During the last month of autumn, the market for used SUV registrations showed steady momentum. Overall registrations rose by 8% from October to November, climbing from 123,483 to 133,102 vehicles. Niva, including the VAZ-2121 line and its variants, led the pack with a 7.6% rise, moving from 7,831 to 8,430 units. Autostat Info notes this leadership as a clear signal of enduring demand for compact, rugged crossovers in the Russian market. Autostat Info.
Following closely, Chevrolet Niva captured the second spot, with buyers increasing purchases by 13% month over month. November tallies reached 4,736 units, up from 4,297 in October. The Toyota RAV4 also reported strength, securing the third position with 4,736 registrations in November, up 10.2% from October’s 4,297. The top five by volume in the used SUV segment further included the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Kia Sportage, both showing ongoing appeal for a broad range of families and enthusiasts seeking reliability, comfort, and capable off-road credentials. Autostat Info.
When comparing broader year-to-year trends, the period from January to November shows a softening of the used crossover segment. In 2022, Russians purchased 1,218,526 used SUVs, down 11.4% from 1,375,679 in the same period of 2021. The November figures themselves were relatively close when comparing the two full years, with 133,102 vehicles in November 2022 versus 134,373 in November 2021. In tandem with these shifts in the used SUV category, the new car market experienced a more pronounced downturn, dipping by more than half across the year. This context helps explain why consumers have remained selective, balancing price, durability, and fuel efficiency in their crossover choices. Autostat Info.
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Source: Autostat Info