Russia New Vehicle Sales July 2026 Decline 0.2%

Russia New Vehicle Sales Remained Broadly Stable In July

Russia New Vehicle Sales July 2026 reached 133,389 units, representing a decrease of 0.2% compared with the same month in 2025, according to SIGMA EXPO Group. Despite the marginal monthly decline, the broader market maintained positive momentum during the first seven months of the year. New cars and light commercial vehicles sold in Russia from January through July 2026 totaled 797,808 units, an increase of 8.4% over the corresponding period in 2025. The contrasting monthly and year-to-date performances indicate that overall demand remained stronger during the first seven months, even as the market experienced relatively stable sales volumes in July.

Vehicle Segment Performance Varied Across The Market

Passenger car sales in July 2026 increased 1.0% compared with July 2025, reaching 120,116 units and continuing to account for the largest share of reported vehicle sales. Light commercial vehicle sales declined 22.3% to 5,592 units, while pickup sales moved in the opposite direction, increasing 22.3% to 2,210 units. Truck sales decreased 0.2% to 4,785 units, while bus sales declined 22.3% to 686 units. The figures show that July performance was uneven across vehicle categories, with passenger cars and pickups recording growth while several commercial-oriented segments experienced declines.

Leading Passenger Car Brands Showed Diverging Results

Among the five largest passenger car brands in Russia during July 2026, Lada sales increased 3.6% to 29,287 units, while Haval sales rose 19.0% to 15,609 units. TENET recorded the largest percentage increase among the leading brands, with sales rising 418366.7% to 12,554 units. In contrast, Geely sales decreased 6.7% to 8,365 units, while Changan/Chana sales fell 26.2% to 5,694 units. The results highlight significant differences in brand-level performance during the month.

July Market Results Highlight Competitive Shifts

The July 2026 results indicate a relatively stable Russian automotive market at the total new-vehicle level, but substantial variation among individual segments and brands. Passenger cars recorded modest growth, while light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses experienced declines of varying degrees. At the brand level, Russia saw particularly strong reported growth for Haval and TENET, alongside continued gains for Lada, whereas Geely and Changan/Chana recorded lower volumes than a year earlier. With 797,808 new cars and LCVs sold during the first seven months, the market remained ahead of its 2025 performance despite the near-flat July result.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were Russia’s new vehicle sales in July 2026?
Russia recorded 133,389 new vehicle sales in July 2026, representing a 0.2% decline compared with July 2025, according to SIGMA EXPO Group. Passenger cars accounted for 120,116 units, increasing 1.0% year-on-year, while light commercial vehicles reached 5,592 units after declining 22.3%. Pickup sales increased 22.3% to 2,210 units, whereas truck sales decreased 0.2% to 4,785 units and bus sales declined 22.3% to 686 units. For the first seven months of 2026, new car and LCV sales reached 797,808 units, representing an 8.4% increase over the corresponding period of 2025.