These machines are not included in the list of models allowed for parallel import
The demand for hybrid cars in Russia has grown significantly over the past two years. Development Director «Avto.ru Business» Daniil Shkurygin notes that although average prices for hybrids have decreased, the top most popular models are dominated by expensive options.
According to data for January 2024, the largest number of advertisements for the sale of new hybrids are for the Voyah Free crossover with an average price of 6.99 million rubles, the Voyah Dream minivan (9.77 million rubles), LiXiang L9 (8 .54 million rubles), LiXiang L7 (7.45 million rubles) and Aito M5 (6.43 million rubles).
Among used hybrid cars, the most popular were Japanese models, the cost of which increased by up to 30% over the past year. In this segment, the leader is the Toyota Prius, which costs 1.37 million rubles, followed by the Nissan Note for 1.42 million rubles, the Honda Freed for 1.45 million rubles, the Toyota Aqua for 1.28 million rubles and the Honda Vezel for 1 .84 million rubles.
Shkurygin suggests that in the near future interest in hybrid cars may decrease due to changes in the certification system for electric vehicles and hybrids, which are not included in the list of brands allowed for parallel imports. This may lead to price changes and reduced supply in the hybrid car market.