In Russia's booming economy the #1 selling car is the 83 Horsepower LADA Legend going for $10,200.
The Number 2 selling car in Russia, after the Lada, is Great Wall's Haval Jolion primarily because of its use as a Taxi. en.wikipedia.org
This gasoline model was sold in China for one year only in 2021 at $17,000 before being discontinued. Now sold in Moscow for more than $34,000k.
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In 2022 Great Wall Motors took over auto assembly plants previously owned by other makers after other production in Tula since 2018. It's produced for other Third World markets in Thailand, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Many Moscow taxi drivers say they preferred a Kia or a Hyundai, but needs must. Many calling the Jolion driving as "stiff" and unresponsive like a truck.
154 Horsepower Haval Jolion $34,000 - $27k sales price in Pakistan or Indonesia, sold for $17,000 in 2021 in Beijing
163 Horsepower Chevy Malibu $26,000 new in US - post-accident US model available used and damage repaired in Moscow for $42,000
145 Horsepower LADA Vesta $19,000
for those who can afford a luxury Russian automobile
US and European models ARE available in Russia - in a way, Autos used and previously in an accident are purchased used at US auctions - and shipped to Dubai. Damaged parts are replaced in Dubai and the car is shipped on to Russia where body work is carried out at very low wage rates - then sold to "Luxury Buyers".
These used and repaired autos typically sell for almost twice the price of the vehicle in the US when it was new. |
