Car sales drop by 2.4% in July's statistics
In the heart of Russia, the Krasnodar region, commonly known as Kuban, saw a surprising drop in new car prices in July 2025. According to a study conducted by the "Auto.ru Evaluation" service and published during the same month, the average price of a new car in Kuban dropped by 2.4%.
The decrease was not limited to ordinary cars. Some Chinese premium SUVs, such as the Aito M7, Exeed TXL, and LiXiang L9, experienced a more significant price decrease. The price of the Exeed TXL dropped by 3.4%, while the LiXiang L9 and Aito M7 saw reductions of 2.4% and 8.7% respectively.
Interestingly, Russian cars showed the greatest price stability compared to other car types.
The reasons for this price decrease, however, remain unclear. The study by "Auto.ru Evaluation" service did not specify the reasons for the price decrease in Kuban. However, based on general factors and contextual information, a likely reason could be increased vehicle availability or market shifts.
Heavy traffic and queues at the Crimean Bridge connecting Kuban to Crimea throughout July and August 2025 suggest active vehicle movement and possibly changes in import/export flows or supply chain dynamics. Such changes can affect regional car prices.
Other possible reasons could include increased supply due to new import shipments or excess inventory, market competition or liquidation events, or economic or regional factors such as local consumer demand shifts or sanctions impacting supply chains.
Despite the price decrease, no information was provided about the impact of this on car sales of these specific Chinese SUVs in Kuban. Furthermore, no information was available about the prices of used cars in Kuban or other regions of Russia in July 2025.
The study was focused on the prices of new cars in the Krasnodar region, and it was found that cars not officially supplied to Russia experienced the most significant decrease in price. The reduced price of a new car in Kuban in July 2025 was 3.38 million rubles, on average.
In conclusion, while the exact reasons for the drop in car prices in Kuban, especially Chinese premium SUVs, remain unclear, increased vehicle availability or market shifts appear to be the most likely culprits. Further research is needed to confirm these theories and understand the full implications of this price decrease on the car market in Kuban.
- In the realm of finance, the average price of a new car in Kuban, Russia, dropped by 3.38 million rubles in July 2025, according to the "Auto.ru Evaluation" study.
- The decrease in car prices wasn't confined to the automotive industry alone; Chinese premium SUVs like the Aito M7, Exeed TXL, and LiXiang L9 also experienced significant reductions.
- Changes in transportation dynamics, such as the heavy traffic and queues at the Crimean Bridge, could potentially affect import/export flows or supply chain dynamics, thereby impacting regional car prices.
