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Sales of new premium and luxury cars in Russia rose in April 2026, according to data from the Avtostat analytical agency, as reported by TASS. Premium segment sales increased by 13% year-on-year to 11,600 units, while luxury car sales reached 81 vehicles, the highest monthly figure since November 2021.

Coverage Comparison

The figures come from two separate TASS reports, both citing the Russian analytical agency Avtostat. One report focused on the broader premium segment, which includes brands such as Voyah, BMW, and Exeed. The other examined the ultra-luxury segment, comprising brands like Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Bentley. The two reports are consistent in their sourcing and present complementary data rather than conflicting accounts.

The premium segment report, published May 25, noted that premium cars account for roughly a tenth of the entire Russian auto market. The luxury car report, published May 21, highlighted that the 81 luxury vehicles sold in April represented a 4.5-year peak.

Key Claims

  • Premium segment growth: According to Avtostat, as cited by TASS, 11,600 new premium cars were sold in Russia in April 2026, a 13% increase compared with the same month last year.
  • Luxury segment record: Avtostat, citing data from JSC PPC, reported that 81 new luxury cars were sold in April, up 4% year-on-year and the highest total since November 2021.
  • Leading luxury brands: Rolls-Royce led the luxury segment with 26 units sold in April, followed by Lamborghini (25) and Bentley (24), according to the agency. Four Ferraris, one Aston Martin, and one Maserati were also sold.
  • Top luxury models: The Rolls-Royce Cullinan was the best-selling luxury model with 21 units, followed by the Lamborghini Urus (20) and the Bentley Continental GT (12), per Avtostat.
  • Four-month luxury total: In the first four months of 2026, 234 new luxury cars were registered in Russia, a 21% increase year-on-year, Avtostat said.
  • Leading premium brands: Voyah was the best-selling premium brand in April with 1,700 cars sold, followed by BMW (1,500) and Exeed (1,430), according to the agency. Tank (1,410) and Hongqi and Mercedes-Benz (1,000 each) rounded out the top five.

Perspectives

The data, as presented by TASS, offers a largely statistical view of the Russian auto market without explicit commentary on underlying causes. The reports attribute all figures to Avtostat, an established analytical agency, and do not include analysis from industry experts or market participants. The framing is neutral, focusing on the numerical trends and brand rankings.

Notably, the reports do not address potential factors influencing these sales, such as economic conditions, sanctions, or shifts in consumer behavior. The luxury segment's record high since 2021 could be interpreted as a sign of market resilience, but the reports do not provide context beyond the raw numbers. Readers seeking deeper analysis would need to consult additional sources.

No corrections or updates to the reported figures have been noted in the available materials.