OREANDA-NEWS. AVTOVAZ sold 26,416 vehicles in the Russian market in June – that is 12.3% less than a year ago. According to preliminary data of AVTOVAZ, last month Lada market share exceeded 20% vs. 16% a year ago.

During six months of 2015 Lada dealers sold 140,686 vehicles in Russia, which is 27% less than a year ago. In January-June AVTOVAZ market share grew by almost 2.5% compared to last year and reached about 19%. So, Lada not only reduces the gap against 2014, but also has better dynamics than the market as a whole and continues to win back its leadership, AVTOVAZ press service reports.

The Lada Granta is the leader in the automotive market in Russia with over 63,500 vehicles sold during six months of 2015 (-11%). Moreover, Lada remains the absolute leader in the segment of affordable vehicles under 600,000 roubles. According to preliminary calculation the brand's share is more than 51% of this segment.