According to an analysis by Autostat, the average age of passenger cars in Russia has surpassed 15 years, with domestically manufactured vehicles proving the most durable at an average age exceeding 18 years.
Japanese and American cars rank second and third, with average ages of 16 years 4 months and 14 years 6 months, respectively. European and South Korean cars also make the top five, averaging 13 years and 10 years 7 months.
Meanwhile, Chinese automobiles are the ‘youngest’ in the Russian market, averaging just over 6 years old. This is largely attributed to a significant increase in sales of Chinese cars in Russia.
Previously, insurers reported that Chinese cars were the most prone to accidents on Russian roads, accounting for over 10% of all accidents. However, this is not due to poor quality but two main factors: a surge in sales—China’s car exports to Russia increased more than sevenfold in 2023—and the fact that Russians often purchase these vehicles new and on credit, leading to higher insurance coverage.
Changan Uni-T, Omoda C5, and Changan Uni-K were identified as the ‘riskiest’ Chinese models.
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