The Renault Logan and Sandero models rank among the least protected vehicles in the study, scoring 246 points out of 1000 in a 2021 assessment presented by the All-Russian Union of Insurers. This evaluation, which is accessible through Za Rulem, focused on real-world security features and how well each car resists unauthorized access, engine starting, and movement. It also looked at the ability to alter vehicle identification numbers and to produce a duplicate key, issues that have become central to discussions about modern vehicle theft resistance.
In addition to the Logan and Sandero, the list of the most vulnerable vehicles includes the Lada Granta at 293 points and the Lada Vesta at 253 points. All of these cars fall into the budget category, and the popularity of Lada models in traffic police theft statistics is noted by the insurers. The warning is clear: high theft risk aligns with strong market presence, a reminder that widespread availability can correlate with higher exposure to theft without necessarily reflecting the overall reliability or safety of the brand.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the most secure models in this set include premium and luxury brands, with the Lexus ES and Lexus RX posting 809 and 761 points respectively. Rounding out the top of the protection chart are the Skoda Octavia and the Audi Q5, achieving 760 and 746 points. These results highlight a clear tiering in anti-theft technology and immobilizer sophistication, where advanced systems and integrated security features contribute to higher scores and potentially lower risk for drivers who prioritize protection in their purchase decisions.
The complete results for the 18 models examined are listed below with their security scores:
- Lexus ES-809
- Lexus RX-761
- Skoda Octavia-760
- Audi Q5-746
- Toyota LC Prado-692
- Toyota Corolla-651
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class-646
- BMW X5-632
- Audi A6-623
- Kia Sportage-622
- BMW 3 Series-606
- Kia Sorento-592
- Skoda Karoq-546
- Nissan Qashqai-393
- Lada Granta-293
- Lada Vesta-253
- Renault Logan-246
- Renault Sandero-264
Experts also commented on broader market implications. The Vehicle Security Survey System notes that a shortage of spare parts could accelerate a trend toward theft strategies that exploit parts rather than whole vehicles. The prognosis points to disrupted supply chains in the near term, with a risk of increasing theft under parsing as parts become scarce and more difficult to replace. While the supply network remains under pressure, the industry expects that logistics channels will re-stabilize gradually, though the interim period may see more opportunistic theft activity driven by demand for key components and fast repairs.