OREANDA-NEWS. The popularity of crossovers in Russia continues to grow. According to AUTOSTAT, the results of the first quarter of 2015 showed that the proportion of crossover and coupe in the amount of the new car market is approaching gradually 40%. 

The situation is also changing in the market for used cars to the direction of increasing segment of SUV. Thus, in the 1st quarter of 2012 the share of crossovers in the secondary market was 15.5%, in the 1st quarter of 2013 - 16.5%, for the first three months of 2014 - 17.8%, in 2015 it has increased to 19.2%.

Russians like the appearance and size of these vehicles, as additional factors, many motorists noted the passability, versatility, and the combination of spaciousness, dynamics and low fuel consumption.

Over the last five years in the secondary market in this segment the permanent leader – is LADA 4x4, second place is occupied by Chevrolet Niva. By the final data for the 1st quarter of 2015, this situation persists to this day. From January to March it is far ahead of the other models, 22.7 thousand cars LADA 4x4 with mileage found their new owners (1st place in the top 10). Chevrolet Niva has the 2nd place (13.5 thousand units).

The top ten of SUV segment in the secondary market for the last five years includes constantly six models, by occupying the position of one or the other. They are, in addition to the mentioned models, two models of Toyota (RAV4 and Land Cruiser), UAZ 3151 and Nissan X-Trail.

TOP-10 OF SUV MODELS IN THE SECONDARY MARKET

№ Brand model 1 quarter 2015 1 quarter 2014 dynamics,%
1. LADA 4x4 22 706 25 604 -11,3
2. CHEVROLET NIVA 13 462 15 134 -11,0
3. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 6 202 6 601 -6,0
4. TOYOTA RAV4 6 103 8 628 -29,3
5. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO 5 782 7 585 -23,8
6. HONDA CR-V 5 562 7 400 -24,8
7. NISSAN X-TRAIL 5 111 7 008 -27,1
8. UAZ 3151 4 828 5 711 -15,5
9. BMW X5 4 452 5 034 -11,6
10. MITSUBISHI PAJERO 4 266 4 859 -12,2

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