OREANDA-NEWS. Analytic agency "AUTOSTAT" conducted a study of the Russian market of new cars, which covers the Luxury segment. In the first quarter of 2016, this market was 304 units, which is more by 25% than a year ago.

Over 70% of the total market of luxury cars in the country falls on one model - Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. In January - March of this year, the owners of this model were 221 residents of Russia – by 43.5% more than a year ago. Then the list of Russian preferences includes Bentley (45 units; + 5%), the share of which is 15%. The top-three of leaders is closed by Rolls-Royce (20 units; -33%) with a share of about 7%. Also in the Russian roads it was appeared 10 new Maserati, 5 - Ferrari and 3 - Lamborghini in the first quarter of 2016.

As the director of "AUTOSTAT" analytical agency, Sergey Tselikov, says, two-thirds of cars of luxury brands were sold in the metropolitan area.