Russian new car sales rise 7.9% in first nine months of 2026
Passenger vehicle sales climbed to 960,400 units even as light commercial vehicle demand fell sharply, new industry figures show.
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Sales of new passenger cars in Russia increased by 7.9% over the first nine months of 2026, reaching 960,400 units, according to figures reported by TASS.
The increase in passenger vehicle sales came even as a separate category of the market moved in the opposite direction. Sales of light commercial vehicles fell by 16.6% over the same nine-month period, totaling 62,900 units.
A mixed picture for the auto market
Together, the two figures suggest a mixed picture for Russia's automotive sector during the January-to-September period of 2026, with growth in the passenger vehicle segment offset by weaker demand for light commercial vehicles.
The reported data covers unit sales rather than revenue, and no further breakdown by manufacturer, region, or vehicle type was included in the figures. The report did not specify the reasons behind the divergence between the two segments.
The nine-month figures offer a snapshot of overall demand trends in Russia's vehicle market as the year moves toward its final quarter.
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