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| * In February, Kazakhstanis spent 40 billion tenge (US$105,8 million) on the purchase of new cars, trucks and buses. *Sales increased by 2018% compared to February 3 |
| In February, the country's automobile market dropped by 1,4%, which did not come as a big surprise - the lack of cars at dealers, sales of last year's remaining cars in previous periods affected the sales results in the last month of winter. However, the results exceed those of February last year by 3,3%. According to Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB), was sold by official dealers in February 4 268 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as 124 units of trucks, special equipment and buses. Based on the results of the first two months of 2019, the domestic market compared to the same period last year, when it was sold 7 526 units, increased to 8 846sold cars. Top ten passenger car brands Lada - 1 249 cars (+ 23 % to the previous month). Dealers Toyota sold 817 units (-15,5%), Hyundai with the result 696 cars (-12,6%) in third position. On the fourth line Kia - 284 sold cars (-15,7%). Renault cars are in fifth place with a result of 173 units. (+15,3%), ahead Volkswagen (144 units; -25.8%). Seventh position Nissan - 143 cars sold (+ 2.9 %). В TOP-10 the most successful were also included Lexus (123 units; + 2,5 %), Chevrolet (58 units; -19,4%) and Skoda (55 units; + 17 %). |
In the context of passenger models, for the first time in nine months, there was a change of leader - due to the purchase of one of the taxi fleets in Almaty Lada granta in first place with results 488 units., Lada 4 × 4 In second place - 347 units., bestseller of the last three years Toyota Camry - 339 sedans sold in third place. Next on the list: Hyundai Tucson (335 units) Lada Vesta (234 units),Toyota LC Prado (208 units), Hyundai Accent (199 units) и Lada Largus (140 units), Toyota Hilux (105 units) и Hyundai Elantra (105 units).
Anar MAKASHEVA,
Vice President of ACAB:
“In which direction will the market go? According to the results of an ACAB survey conducted among dealer managers, changes in purchasing activity and lending conditions will have the greatest impact on sales dynamics. If in the first case everything is clear - already in March-April the market will show what form consumer demand is in, then with regard to available financing - dealers and automakers are waiting for the next tranche of 10 billion tenge under the preferential lending program using the revolving method. With a favorable combination of these factors, our sales forecast for 2019 to 73-78 thousand units of vehicles sold (including commercial trucks and buses) remains relevant.”