Rating of the best selling cars in Russia - TOP-25

Rating content:

• Lada granta
• Lada Vesta
• Kia rio
• Hyundai creta
• Hyundai solaris
• Volkswagen polo
• Lada largus
• Toyota Camry
• Lada 4 × 4
• Skoda Rapid
• Volkswagen tiguan
• Kia sportage
• Additional rating table

The new car rating always attracts many experts and fans of different car brands. It is especially popular with potential buyers who often look at what cars are popular. Today we will consider the rating of the TOP-25 best-selling cars in Russia for February 2019.

Comparing with the previous rating, the changes occurred in the second five leaders, as well as in the second ten. At the same time, it is clearly seen, comparing the number of cars sold, many brands are suffering a decline in sales, which once again justifies the expectations of experts. The leader is the domestic brand Lada, which immediately presented several models in the ranking. Let's consider in detail the characteristics and prices of cars.

1. New Lada Granta

Despite the fact that in February 2019, many models showed negative growth in sales, the leader of the rating managed to add 54.1% in sales. Therefore, this model takes the first place completely and with a good margin. According to the available information of the rating, in February it was realized 10574 cars this model (for February 2018 6861 copies).

The buyer can choose one of 4 body options: station wagon, hatchback, sedan or liftback. As statistics show, the sedan is most often in demand. The choice of characteristics is not very large, a gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters (8 or 16 valves). True, the manufacturer offers three options for the transmission: 5 tbsp. Manual transmission or automatic transmission, as well as a 4-speed automatic transmission. The drive is available only on the front axle. As for the price, the start begins from 373 410 rubles, top-end equipment according to the rating information will cost from 543420 rub.

2. Stylish Lada Vesta

The second place in the rating of the best-selling cars in Russia was taken by Lada Vesta. According to available information, in February of this year it was sold 7,960 cars, down 5.9% last year's figure. The gap between Vesta and the leader of the rating was 2614 cars, although in general, it turned out to be a common plus for the Lada company. Compared to the variety of the first leader, the new Vesta has 6 body options. According to some reports, the sedan is most in demand, followed by the Cross version by a small margin.

Under the hood of the Lada Vesta sedan, one of two petrol engines, with a volume of 1.6 or 1.8 liters, can be installed, with all both options only 16-valve. To transfer torque to the front axle of the car, the manufacturer suggests installing a 5-way mechanical or automatic mortar. For the price, the start of the basic configuration begins from 499410 rub, top option from 746 460 r.

3. Modern Kia Rio

Among domestic leaders, the third place in the rating is still held by the Korean Kia Rio. In February, dealerships managed to sell 7102 cars, which is 20.9% less than last year. Such indicators once again indicate a drop in demand for new cars, the difference was 1877 copies. As before, the car is offered in two versions: a regular sedan and an X-Line version.

Despite the different body form factor, the units under the hood will be the same. You can choose from two petrol engines of the MPI family, with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. To transmit torque to the axle, the manufacturer offers a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The pricing policy is still different, according to the rating, an ordinary sedan will cost within 764,900-1074900 r, X-Line version from 874900-1124900 rubles.

4. Crossover Hyundai Creta

The compact crossover Hyundai Creta complements the top five leaders in the rating, it is also the most popular and best-selling among classmates in bodywork in Russia. Against the background of a general drop in sales of other models, this crossover showed a small but stable increase of 2.5%. Over the last month of winter, dealerships managed to sell 6085 cars, which is 148 units more than the same period last year.

According to technical characteristics, the choice is not very large, two gasoline engines, 1.6 and 2.0 liters, paired with a 6 mortar of mechanics or automation. According to the selected engine and transmission, the crossover drive will be front-only or all-wheel drive. Despite the small variety, the popularity of the crossover does not diminish. You can buy Hyundai Creta at a price of 947,000 rubles in the basic configuration, top-end version will cost from 1,325,000 r.

5. Hyundai Solaris sedan

The Korean-made Hyundai Solaris sedan closes the top five, although, like the previous leader of the rating, this sedan is assembled in the Northern capital. According to available information, 4449 cars were sold in the last month of winter this year, which is 3.3% less than last year, a difference of 151 cars. The characteristics, like many other Korean cars, are not very diverse. The buyer is offered a choice of two petrol engines, 1.4 and 1.6 liters, as well as a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.

The sedan is only front-wheel drive, although there can be no other in this class. As for the price, the start starts at 730,000 rubles in the basic configuration, and the top version will cost from 868,000 rubles... Thus, we can draw a conclusion about the top five leaders in the rating: two domestic models of the Lada brand and three Korean cars. Judging by the characteristics, units up to 2.0 liters inclusive are in great demand, which means that economical cars remain in vogue.

6. New Volkswagen Polo

The second five leaders of the best-selling cars in Russia is opened by a small Volkswagen Polo. On the territory of Russia, this model is mostly produced and offered in a sedan body. The car retained its position in the rating, but at the same time lost 2.5% in sales. Total implemented in February 3825 copies this model. It is worth recalling that the Polo is produced at a plant near Kaluga. The buyer can choose one of 4 basic configurations - Conceptline, Connect, Trendline or Comfortline. A gasoline engine of the MPI or TSI family can be installed under the hood. There is more variety in the transmission, 5 sts can be installed in a pair to the engine. Manual transmission, 6 art. Manual or automatic transmission, and the top version will receive a 7-speed automatic transmission. The price of the simplest Polo sedan will cost from 670 900 rub, the top version starts from 805 900 r.

7. New Lada Largus

It was from this position in the rating that the reshuffle began, the new Lada Largus ousted the Kia Sportage crossover. According to reports, dealerships managed to sell 3,075 cars, although on the other hand sales fell by 9.9% (the difference was 337 units). The buyer is offered a choice of three main body options: station wagon, van and Cross. To the extent that not only a passenger car, but also can be easily converted into a commercial one, it is in good demand in the Russian automotive market.

The technical characteristics of the car are not very diverse; a 1.6-liter gasoline engine (with 8 or 16 valves) is installed under the hood. By transmission type, only a 5-speed manual is available. The main difference is the number of seats, according to the available rating information, the buyer will be offered 5 or 7 seats, including the driver's one. The starting price of Lada Largus begins from 495 810 rub, top-end equipment from 653310 r, in the back of Cross.

8. Premium sedan Toyota Camry

Between the relatively inexpensive cars, the premium sedan Toyota Camry is registered, taking the eighth position in the rating. Like the previous leader in the rating, the new Camry ousted the Skoda Rapid from this position. According to the information provided, in February 2019, dealerships sold 2,973 cars, while the sales of the Japanese sedan increased by 38.6%.

In terms of trim levels, the new Toyota Camry sedan will offer a good choice, at least 10 different trim levels.The units of the novelty are only gasoline, with a volume of 2.0 liters, 2.5 liters and 3.5 liters, only two options were offered for the transmission, this is a 6 or 8-speed automatic transmission. In total, this model shows good dynamic and fuel consumption characteristics. Base price starts at from 1,573,000 rubles, the maximum configuration Toyota Camry will cost from 2,499,000 r.

9. SUV Lada 4? 4

Domestic SUV Lada 4 × 4 also changed its position, rising two steps higher and taking the 9th position in the rating. As before, the car is offered in 5 different body styles, including a tuned version of Urban. According to the rating, in February there were sold 2631 cars (the body is not specified), which is 1.8% less than last year. According to experts, this is not so much, since the difference of 47 copies is easy to catch up in the coming months of spring.

The technical characteristics of the "Niva" are standard, or one might even say classic. Gasoline engine with a volume of 1.7 liters and a manual 5-speed transmission. Otherwise, the modifications will be in the plastic body kit, interior, as well as safety and comfort functions. According to the official website, the starting price of the base Lada 4 × 4 configuration starts from 440010 rub, top option from 681,210 r.

10. Skoda Rapid

Skoda Rapid closes the top ten. In the previous ranking, this model occupied the 8th position, but given the drop in sales statistics by 11.8%, the car yielded two positions. Total manufacturer managed to realize 2487 copies of this model... The sedan is offered in three main trim levels: Base, Monte Carlo and Hockey Edition.

The technical characteristics are presented by two gasoline engines, the MPI and TSI families, with a volume of 1.6 and 1.4 liters, respectively. The transmission is available with a 5-speed manual gearbox, 6 st. Automatic transmission or 7 tbsp. DSG. Basic equipment Skoda Rapid from 657,000 rubles, top version from 993,000 rubles.

11. Crossover Volkswagen Tiguan

The new leader of the rating is the compact crossover Volkswagen Tiguan, which was previously at the 16th position. According to the available rating information, 2462 cars were sold in February, which is 2.4% less (the difference is 62 cars). The buyer can choose one of 5 trim levels (Tiguan Sport, Base, OffRoad, All Inclusive and Connect), the differences in the body are minimal.

A turbocharged gasoline engine with a volume of 1.4 or 2.0 liters is installed under the hood of the crossover. In a pair of units, engineers install 6 tbsp. manual or automatic transmission, as well as 7-speed automatic transmission with dual clutch. According to the type of drive, the base engine will receive only front-wheel drive, the rest of the crossover options will acquire all-wheel drive, based on the 4Motion system. If we talk about the price, then according to the rating information, the start begins from 1,499,000 r, top version from 2,599,000 r.

12. Crossover Kia Sportage

The crossover Kia Sportage closes the first dozen of the best-selling cars in Russia. Despite the fact that sales fell by only 0.5% (the difference was only 13 cars), and in February 2456 copies of this model were sold, the crossover pushed from the 7th position to the 12th. This is due to a decrease in demand for more expensive models, moreover, not so long ago, the crossover received an update.

The variety of technical characteristics is average, there are three engines to choose from, two gasoline and one diesel. There are three options for transmission: 6 tbsp. Manual transmission or automatic transmission, as well as an 8-speed automatic transmission. As for the price, then start from 1,389,900 r, and the top option from 1,829,900 r.

In order not to further consider the detailed characteristics of the remaining models of the TOP-25 rating of the best-selling cars in Russia, let us point out the basic data in the table.

According to the rating of the Association of European Businesses in Russia, in February 2019 dealerships managed to sell 128,406 new cars (passenger and commercial vehicles). Compared to the same period last year, this is 3.6% less, which also indicates a drop in demand for new cars.

Comparing the February rating with the January one, such models as the Skoda Kodiaq, which previously showed a huge increase in sales, disappeared from the rating, and the Chevrolet Niva also disappeared. According to the ranking statistics, Hyundai Tucson leads the most in sales, with indicator + 62.9%, Renault Duster suffers the most losses, showing -34.3% for February 2019. It is also worth noting that the retired models of the January rating did not return and, in all likelihood, will not soon become the best-selling models.