Categories: Auto News

Skoda and Volkswagen will not be easy to return to the Russian market

According to experts, mass brands, who previously dominated in Russia, lose the chances of restoring their positions due to strengthening Chinese automakers. New brands offer cars with improved quality and at a more affordable price, which makes them more attractive for customers. Against this background, the parallel import of European models is reduced.

Director of the Department of New Cars of Rolf, Nikolai Ivanov, in an interview with Rossiy Gazeta, said that the most difficult return to Russia would be for brands such as Skoda and Volkswagen. He noted that although the market of new cars in the country was significantly sagged compared to the previous year, now it has already stabilized after the shocks of 2022. According to the expert, it will be extremely difficult for mass European brands to re -gain consumer trust and achieve the previous sales.

Hyundai refused to comment on plans to return to the Russian market of Kazakhstan, the project prepared a project how to return Kia to Russia Renault may return to the Russian market

The main obstacle to the return of the former leaders of the car market was the strengthening of the positions of Chinese manufacturers. In recent years, their products have become noticeably better, and price policy has become much more affordable. Ivanov emphasized that Russian buyers have already accepted Chinese brands as a worthy alternative. This is especially evident against the background of the fall of parallel imports of Skoda and Volkswagen models, which are actively replaced by cars such as Haval H7, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Chery Tiggo 9 and Exeeed RX.

Earlier, Skoda officially stated that it did not plan to return to Russia. Skoda Auto press secretary, Ivan Volna, emphasized that the Czech automaker continues to follow the sanctions policy in relation to the Russian Federation. Despite the popularity of the brand among Russian consumers, its leadership does not consider options for resuming activities in the country.

Charged crossover Skoda Kodiaq RS

Recent Posts

Assembly of Uraman truck chassis has started in Russia

Veles Automobile Plant LLC delivered the first batch of vehicle kits for organizing large-unit assembly…

Avilon named an extreme way to drive a car without a clutch

If the clutch fails, the car can be towed to a service center in neutral…

Hyundai and Toyota registered trademarks for selling cars in the Russian Federation

According to data from the Rospatent database, we are talking about the Centennial and Toyota…

Imports of used cars from China to the Russian Federation increased by 145%

According to the head of Autostat, Sergei Tselikov, the active import of used cars from…

“Parallel” sales have begun: five disadvantages of the Toyota RAV4 from China are named

The new generation Toyota RAV4 crossovers have begun to arrive in Russia en masse through…

Avilon named five situations when you can’t do without washing the underbody of your car

Washing the underbody and suspension is necessary after winter, off-road driving and in the rain,…