The supply of new pickup trucks on the Russian market is much wider than in the segment of frame SUVs of the same format. Pickups pass through customs documents as trucks with more advantageous registration, and in terms of comfort and cross-country ability they are not inferior to SUVs. Read about the most affordable models offered by domestic and Chinese automakers in the material of Motor magazine.
UAZ “Pickup”
The UAZ Pickup, which is an enlarged Patriot SUV with a separate cargo platform, but identical units and equipment, can be purchased for a minimum of 1.95 million rubles. The older version – with a media system, improved seats, door handles painted in body color, climate control and other options – will cost 2.2 million rubles.
UAZ “Pickup”
UAZ 
UAZ “Pickup”
UAZ
Under the hood is a 2.7 petrol engine with 150 hp, which is paired with a BAIC 5-speed manual transmission. The asset has a plug-in all-wheel drive with reduction gear. The main advantage of the UAZ, traditionally, is the price – it is the cheapest new pickup truck on the Russian market. Plus a large selection of accessories for tuning and modifications. The load capacity of this machine is about 800 kg.
Sollers ST6 and ST8
The Chinese “source” Sollers ST6 is called JAC T6 and traces its ancestry to the seventh generation Toyota Hilux. The car is based on a powerful frame; at the rear there is a continuous axle with leaf spring suspension. Among the advantages are an economical diesel engine and all-wheel drive with reduction gear. The interior decoration, however, cannot be called luxurious.
Sollers ST8
Sollers 
Sollers ST8
Sollers 
Sollers ST6
Sollers
Sollers ST8 is larger, more powerful and more modern. Renamed for Russia, the JAC T8 Pro is equipped with a 2.4 petrol turbo engine with a power of 204 hp, or the same 2.0 diesel engine with 136 hp as the younger ST6 model. The production of diesel engines is localized in Russia at a plant in Yelabuga, gearboxes are assembled in the Volga region. The car has a galvanized body, equipment includes parking sensors, cruise control, a media system with a 10-inch screen, all-round cameras, and heated seats. Price – from 2.9 million rubles for the basic version with a gasoline engine to 3.1 million rubles for the most equipped pickup truck with a diesel engine.
JAC T8
Three pickup trucks are sold on the Russian market under the JAC brand. The most affordable is T8, priced from 3.1 million rubles. It is available with petrol and diesel engines and can carry between 790 and 810 kg depending on the version.
JAC T8
J.A.C.
The drive is a plug-in all-wheel drive (Part‑Time) with low-range and locked rear differential. It is equipped with a leather interior, a 9-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, all-round cameras, parking sensors, cruise control, heated front seats, and xenon headlights.
Changan Hunter Plus
In the wide model line of the Changan brand, there was also a place for a pickup truck: Hunter Plus stands out from competitors due to its powerful engine, 8-speed hydromechanical “automatic” and modern design.
Changan Hunter Plus
Changan
The 2.0 turbo engine that is installed on this pickup produces 226 hp. and 390 Nm of torque. The car has a plug-in full drive, the ground clearance is 225 mm. Hunter Plus is distinguished by good dynamics, high-quality sound insulation of the cabin and decent interior finishing. At the same time, it has a spring rear suspension, like more budget models. Cost – from 3.97 million rubles for a car produced in 2025.
Foton Tunland G7
Foton Tunland G7 is a frame pickup truck that appeared in Russia in the spring of 2024. It also features a classic spar frame design, independent double-wishbone suspension at the front and a leaf-spring axle at the rear. The carrying capacity of this vehicle with a double-row cab is 725 kg, ground clearance is 210 mm.
Foton Tunland G7
MB Rus 
Foton Tunland G9
Foton
The car is officially offered in Russia in a single configuration at a price of 3.2 million rubles. Under the hood is a 2.4 petrol engine with a power of 211 hp, which is paired with a six-speed manual transmission. For an extra charge you can get a differential lock, climate control, and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat.
The Foton Tunland G9 pickup is offered with a 2.0 diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Such a car costs more – from 3.8 million rubles. The appearance of this Chinese pickup truck is designed in the style of the most popular American classmate Ford F-Series, and the all-wheel drive has three modes – automatic, forced rear, and all-wheel drive, in which you can use a downshift.
GWM King Kong Poer
This Chinese pickup truck has gained popularity in Russia. It is built on the same platform as the Haval H5 SUV. You can choose from a 2.0 petrol engine with 190 hp, or a diesel engine of the same volume with 163 hp. Transmission: six-speed manual, all-wheel drive.
GWM King Kong Poer
GWM
Among the advantages are a wide selection of configurations, a good reputation in the market and an extensive dealer network. The downside is the high consumption of the gasoline version. The price starts at 3.3 million rubles.
