economy
April 3, 2026
Lada Sales Decline in Russia
Sales of Lada passenger cars in Russia in the period January-March 2026 decreased by 17.4 percent year-on-year, amounting to 63,837 vehicles, according to data published today by Avtostat, despite the overall Russian passenger car market growing by 7.3 percent to 264,909 vehicles.
TL;DR
- Lada car sales in Russia fell by 17.4% in Q1 2026, totaling 63,837 vehicles.
- The overall Russian car market grew by 7.3% during the same period.
- Lada's market share dropped by 7.2 percentage points to 24.1%.
- Sales of Lada Granta decreased by 21.8% in the first quarter.
- Lada Vesta sales plummeted by 40.5% in March and 55.7% in Q1.
- Lada Niva sales experienced growth.
- Avtovaz plans to produce 400,000 Lada cars this year.
- The growth in the overall Russian market in March was attributed to deferred demand, new models, financing programs, and end-of-quarter sales efforts.
- Sales of premium brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi also increased.