Russians spent a record amount on used cars in July since the beginning of the year.

The financial capacity of the Russian used passenger car market in July 2026 amounted to 644.2 billion rubles, an increase of 2% year-on-year and 9% by June. The indicator was the highest since the beginning of the year. In just one month, 548.7 thousand used cars were sold, and by the end of January—July, the market volume in monetary terms reached 4.05 trillion rubles (+10%). This was reported on August 27 in a joint study by the agency Autostat and Gazprombank Autoleasing.

The share of cars under five years of age in the cost structure decreased to 26% against 30.8% a year earlier (167.2 billion rubles). At the same time, the share of cars aged 5-9 years increased to 34.6% (223.1 billion rubles), while the largest expenses still fall on cars older than 10 years — 253.9 billion rubles (39.4%). In terms of sales, cars aged 10 years and older are the leaders: 374.7 thousand such cars were sold in July (68.3% of the market). Cars aged 5-9 years accounted for 107.7 thousand units, up to five years — 66.3 thousand.

The largest increase in costs was recorded in the segment of Chinese brands: sales amounted to 33 thousand cars for 68.3 billion rubles (+65% in monetary terms), and their share in costs increased to 10.6%. Russians still spend the most money on European (209.9 billion rubles) and Japanese (201.6 billion rubles). cars. At the same time, the positive dynamics of expenses, in addition to Chinese brands, was noted only for Japanese brands (+13%), while a decrease was recorded in other areas. In quantitative terms, Japanese models are the leaders (153.9 thousand units), followed by Russian (134.1 thousand units) and European (118.6 thousand units).

The SUV segment has strengthened its position in the secondary market, with crossovers and SUVs accounting for 50.5% of all costs (325.4 billion rubles). The B-class is the leader in units (182.9 thousand units), followed by the SUV segment (157.2 thousand), in total they form 62% of the market.

Analysts attribute the increase in July figures to the high base of last year and continued demand, while the increase in the share of Chinese cars is explained by the active entry into the secondary market of cars previously sold as new.

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As reported on August 24, in the first seven months of 2026, Russians' spending on new cars increased by 22% year-on-year and reached 2.51 trillion rubles. At the same time, 424.2 billion rubles were spent on purchases separately in July, and this is the maximum figure for one month this year.