Lada cars took first place in St. Petersburg sales figures. Car market analysts created a ranking of top-selling brands in the Northern capital. People bought 12,375 new passenger cars during January through March 2025, according to Kommersant, based on data from the Avtomarketolog center with the Pragmatika dealership network. Car sales decreased by 3% compared to early 2024 in the city on the Neva River. These numbers show interesting changes in consumer preferences.
Russian brand Lada became the sales champion with 2,047 vehicles sold, beating Chinese competitor Haval, which had 1,982 sales. Chinese manufacturer Chery secured third position after surpassing Geely thanks to strong performance from its Belgee sub-brand. Knewstar also helped push Chery ahead of other competitors. The market continues shifting toward domestic Russian brands and foreign Asian car makers. Earlier reports revealed the average new car price across St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
Russian brand Lada became the sales champion with 2,047 vehicles sold, beating Chinese competitor Haval, which had 1,982 sales. Chinese manufacturer Chery secured third position after surpassing Geely thanks to strong performance from its Belgee sub-brand. Knewstar also helped push Chery ahead of other competitors. The market continues shifting toward domestic Russian brands and foreign Asian car makers. Earlier reports revealed the average new car price across St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
