Mentally reeling time back for 25 - 30 years, you can sincerely be surprised by the then automotive diversity. The roads of the USSR and later Russia were plowed by Zhiguli, Muscovites, GAZs, etc. There were practically no foreign cars, and those rare foreign cars belonged to the powerful of the world. That is why every overseas or European car was perceived as a spaceship.

Currently, the situation is fundamentally different, because the automotive industry is developing at a giant pace. The Russian market attracts a variety of companies, many of which seek to gain a foothold in the country. They do not just open retail stores, but build high-grade factories. At the same time, foreign manufacturers make not only passenger vehicles, but also highly specialized cars capable of performing the most complex tasks.

Content

• 1 For what reason are foreign cars produced in Russia
• 2 European brands in the Russian market
• 3 Asian brands
• 4 Commercial vehicles
• 5 Does the Russian and foreign assembly
• 6 Eventually

What is the reason why foreign cars are produced in Russia

The largest automaker in the Russian Federation is the Volkswagen Group

The success of any undertaking depends largely on the ability to see prospects. Large automakers put this quality at the forefront, in addition to everything, they conduct a deep study of the characteristics of a particular market. As for Russia, it is more profitable to trade in those machines that are assembled domestically. Having put all the factors together, and having carried out accurate calculations, many vehicle manufacturers began to build their assembly plants in the territory of the Russian Federation. Now on the domestic market, absolutely all world leaders in the automotive industry are represented, and the number of giants is more than 10 units.

Speaking thesis, the production of cars in Russia is attractive for the following reasons:

1. By assembling machines in the country, you can implement special option packages for specific operating conditions.
2. Citizens of the state more deeply recognize the features of the brand.
3. The lack of import and other duties allows us to offer cars at a lower price.
4. Improved logistics for the delivery and placement of components.

European brands in the Russian market

In the Russian Federation, almost the entire range of BMW

To list all the brands with its own production in Russia will take a lot of time. There are so many companies that it is simply unrealistic to remember each of them. It is much easier to specify the most significant "players" who are trendsetters and collect the main profits. First of all, the auto giant Volkswagen Group with its huge technological production in the city of Kaluga suggests itself on this list. This brand produces in our model Tiguan, Toureg, Passat and Polo Sedan. In addition, a large company near St. Petersburg has a concern Ford. The American company makes in Russia almost all of its models, with the exception of those imported from Germany.

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Many other brands are also widely represented in Russia. Here is a list of the largest:

• Citroen (this brand sells only a part of its line in the country, and all these cars are assembled on the basis of the C4 model);
• Audi (most models);
• Skoda (owns Octavia, Yeti, Fabia, Roomster);
• Opel (only those machines that are intended for the domestic market of Russia);
• Renault (makes only available models);
• BMW (almost the entire range);
• Peugeot (408 model only);
• Fiat (cheap cars, as well as Ducato).

Such an impressive presence of foreign industries was not always. Most brands began to build their factories in the Russian Federation only after a change in legislation in 2009, when duties on import of equipment increased and certain bureaucratic obstacles appeared. Numerous foreign factories provided the Russians with very high-quality cars, the price of which was quite reasonable. But at the same time, foreign companies contributed to the refusal of buyers from domestic brands. Anyway, locating assembly lines in the country has a positive effect on the economy and provides people with jobs.

Asian brands

Japanese brands are also not left behind. Toyota collects several of its popular models in our country.

From the Old World to us came a lot of brands, but besides Europe there are other suppliers of wheeled vehicles. To get a complete picture of what cars are assembled in Russia, it is necessary to mention also Asian companies. Among them, the most prominent are Japanese, Korean and Chinese manufacturers. But, selling our cars with us, most of these brands tend to leave their factories in their homeland. Their government creates all the conditions for comfortable development, so it makes no sense to invest huge sums and build assembly lines. Nevertheless, some concerns have placed production in Russia. These include:

• Toyota (collects popular Land Cruiser Prado and Camry models);
• Nissan (Teana and Almera sedans, Murano crossover and X-Trail SUV);
• KIA (most models);
• Mazda (6th model and SUV CX-5);
• Hyundai (Solaris);
• Infinity (FX crossover and M sedan);
• SsangYong (cars designed for Russia).

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Such a variety will satisfy the most demanding customer. The quality of cars will be very high, and the cost is much lower than imported counterparts. But, looking at all these lists, a fair question arises: Where are the American brands? In fact, we have them, but in terms of sales, they cannot compete with Europeans or Asians. The largest overseas concern with its assembly is Chevrolet. The company makes in Russia almost its entire range! Another American manufacturer, Cadillac, produces only two models: Escalade and SRX.

Chevrolet is the largest US manufacturer with its own production in Russia.

Commercial vehicles

Транспорт для бизнеса востребован в РФ, и отечественные компании традиционно широко представлены в этом сегменте (ГАЗель, Соболь, УАЗ и т.д.). Иностранные производители понимают перспективы, поэтому также стремятся насытить бескрайние российские дороги своей техникой. Обычному потребителю коммерческие машины знакомы хуже, чем легковые, но это вполне объяснимо, ведь такой специфичный транспорт интересует в первую очередь представителей бизнеса. Попробуем перечислить, what cars are collected in Russia:

1. SCANIA (Scania Peter).
2. Mersedes-Benz (Tracks East).
3. Volvo Trucks Russia (plant in Kaluga).
4. TATA, Foton, Hyundai, Faw (ZAO Amur).
5. Iveco-AMT Rus (production in Chelyabinsk).
6. BAW (BAU Motor - assembly of Chinese commercial vehicles).

Volvo truck production launched in Kaluga

Does the Russian and foreign assembly

There is a myth that cars assembled in Russia are inferior in quality to their foreign counterparts. Practice shows that this statement is incorrect, since the human factor is almost excluded at the plants. Almost all operations are performed by high-precision machines, so our and foreign quality are comparable. Companies constantly monitor the level of their products, because many years of reputation are at stake.

In recent years, buyers have become accustomed to the label "Russian assembly" and are not looking for alternatives. Moreover, many models are designed specifically for our country and are only going here. Companies constantly compete with each other and instantly react to the claims of car owners. From this quality only grows and in certain cases even exceeds the foreign assembly level.

Eventually

The presence in Russia of a large number of foreign auto plants has only a positive effect. Citizens get a good variety of models at affordable prices, and fierce competition forces Russian companies to grow faster. Yes, there was a period when AvtoVAZ could not stand the rivalry with foreign cars. But now the situation is changing, and the new course of development allows you to be successful and its price niche.