More used Chinese cars are being sold in Russia

The presence of used “Chinese” cars on the Russian secondary market is noticeably growing: the number of advertisements for them has increased, the average price has exceeded 2.26 million rubles, and the age of such cars remains less than 5 years, which distinguishes them favorably from other foreign cars.

More advertisements, slightly higher prices

According to analysts at Avto.ru Business, in March 2026, the number of active offers for the sale of used cars of Chinese brands increased by 8% - both compared to February and in annual terms. At the same time, for other groups of brands - both domestic and non-Chinese foreign cars - a reduction in supply volume was recorded, which makes the “Chinese” the main exception against the backdrop of a general contraction in the secondary market.

Prices for used cars in general are showing moderate growth: after a surge at the beginning of the year, the market for the second month in a row lives in a mode of soft adjustment, rather than sharp jumps. This is especially noticeable against the backdrop of the fact that the supply of Chinese brands is growing, and price dynamics remain restrained, which increases their attractiveness for buyers.

How much do used Chinese cars cost and how do they differ from other foreign cars

In March, the average price of a domestic car not older than 15 years was 733 thousand rubles, adding less than 1% to February. Used Chinese cars over the same period increased in price by 2%, and their average cost reached 2.26 million rubles, while other foreign cars also increased by about 2%, but in absolute terms they are more expensive - approximately 2.39 million rubles.

The key difference between the “Chinese” is the age of the fleet: the average age of a used Chinese passenger car is less than 5 years, while for other foreign cars this figure is about twice as high. For the buyer, this means fresher bodies, fewer miles, and usually better preservation of the electronics and interior - which is why many are willing to paya price comparable to other foreign cars for a “younger” Chinese car.

Which models are becoming cheaper: not only “classics”, but also some “Chinese”

Against the background of a general moderate rise in prices, there are also models that fell in price in March. Among them, analysts highlight:
- Geely Emgrand: –4.7%, up to approximately 1.55 million rubles.
- Tank 500: –3%, up to 4.88 million rubles.
- Jaecoo J7: –2.2%, up to 2.45 million rubles.
- From non-Chinese models - ZAZ Chance (-2.4%, 234 thousand rubles) and Lada 2115 (-2%, 231 thousand rubles).

For Chinese brands, this is not a signal of a complete reversal of the trend, but of spot adjustments for individual models, where supply has become excessive or demand has shifted in favor of newer crossovers and sedans. Buyers of used Geely, Jaecoo and Tank get a window of opportunity: against the backdrop of a general increase in average prices, specific cars can be found slightly more profitable than a month earlier.

Regional picture: where cars are getting cheaper and where they are getting more expensive the fastest

By region, the average cost of a used car in March decreased in only three regions: these are Kirov region, Kabardino-Balkaria and Stavropol Territory, where a used car costs on average from 987 thousand to 1.5 million rubles. In other regions, prices either increased slightly or stabilized.

The average check increased most actively in:
- Samara region - +5.7%, up to 1.23 million rubles.
- Yaroslavl region - +5.2%, up to 1.22 million rubles.
- Perm Territory - +4.8%, up to 1.15 million rubles.

In the capitals, the dynamics are softer: in St. Petersburg and Moscow the growth was just under 2%, and the average price reached 2.17 and 2.88 million rubles, respectively. In large cities, the main driver remains fresh crossovers from Chinese brands, which increase the average bill.

What is the connection between “used Chinese” and rising prices for new cars

If you look at new cars from China, their average cost over the year has increased by almost 6%, while for Russian-made cars the same figure has increased by approximately 28%. Analysts explain the difference in dynamics by the fact that domestic manufacturers are actively developing assembly under new brands, and the increase in recycling fees and tax burden hits the Russian segment harder.

Against this background, used Chinese cars become a compromise for many: they are significantly fresher than other foreign cars, cost cheaper than new cars from China, but retain most of the equipment and comfort. An increase in supply by 8%with a relatively mild rise in prices shows that the segment isentering a phase of maturity: more and more owners are replacing their Chinese crossovers and sedans with new ones, and a wave of “three- and four-year-olds” is entering the secondary market, creating for buyers awide choice of “Chinese” cars with mileage for every taste and budget.