Russia June 2024: Changan and CS55 break records

Changan sells over 10,000 monthly units in Russia for the first time.

New car sales in Russia gain 50.9% year-on-year in June to 124,394 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 79.1% to 719,311. Lada (+43.8%) trails the market slightly and sees its share thaw to 27.5% vs. 28.8% so far this year. In contrast Haval (+83.7%) advances fast to 12.2% share vs. 11.3% and while Chery (+34.7%) captures less ground than the overall trend it sees its market share progress to 10.9% vs. 9.9% year-to-date. Geely (+60.6%) is also in great shape but not as much as Changan (+188.6%) breaking its volume (five figures for the first time) and share records. Omoda (+51.9%) and newcomer Belgee follow. Jetour (+5544.6%) celebrates one year in market by breaking both its volume and share records. Jaecoo repeats at #10 for its second ever Top 10 outing.

Model-wise, the Lada Granta (+0.8%) edges up to stay on top with 12.9% share while the Lada Vesta (+401.7%) cements its 2nd place but sees its share drop to 9.3% vs. 10.7% last month. No less than six Chinese models follow, with the overall Top 5 unchanged on May. The Haval Jolion (+47.5%) leads the way above the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max (+22%) and the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (+88.6%). Below, the Changan CS55 Plus (+267.5%) improves to a new record 6th place whereas it had entered the Top 10 for the first time just last month at #9. The Geely Monjaro (+291%) returns inside the 10 best-sellers at #7. Notice also the Lada Niva Legend dropping outside the Top 10 for the month.

Previous month: Russia May 2024: Jaecoo, Belgee X50 and Changan C55 Plus crack Top 10

One year ago: Russia June/H1 2023: Market down -66.9% on two years ago, Chinese up 388.5%

Full June 2024 Top 10 brands and models below.