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| * In the first quarter, Kazakhstanis spent 127 billion tenge (248,8 million US dollars) on the purchase of new cars, trucks and buses. *Sales in March compared to February increased by 12% |
| The Kazakhstani car market, after a slight decline (primarily due to the lack of popular cars at dealers), returned to growth in February. According to Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB) sales in March increased by 12% - before 4 676 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as 240 units of trucks, special equipment and buses. Cumulative sales in the first quarter reached 13 764 units (+ 17 % to last year). In the first quarter, Kazakhstanis spent 127 billion tenge (248,8 million USD) for the purchase of new cars, trucks and buses. Revenue Toyota in the domestic market for three months amounted to 41,6 billion tenge. Sales turnover Hyundai reached 19,5 billion tenge. Lada collects about 12,6 billion tenge. Based on the results of three months, the greatest growth continues to be demonstrated by Hyundai, was sold in January-March 2019 2 351 auto (+ 84 %), the market share of Korean brand cars increased to 17%. Hyundai continues to get closer to the market leaders. The top ten best-selling passenger cars in quantitative terms are headed by budget Lada - 3 420 units (+ 29 %). Dealers Toyota in the first quarter of this year they sold for 34% more cars - 2 906 units In fourth place Kia - 864 sold cars (+ 58 %). Renault restores its sales - 504 (+ 131%). On the sixth line Nissan - 472 (+ 18%). Volkswagen -(392 units; +57%). Eighth position among the leader in the premium segment Lexus, in January-March dealers sold 338 cars (+81%). The TOP 10 best-selling ones are completed by: UAZ (310 units; +31%) и Skoda (178 units; +162%). |
In the context of car models in the first quarter of 2019, it is in the lead Toyota Camry - 1461 units, Lada granta in second position - 1328 units Third line Hyundai Tucson - 934 crossovers. Next on the list: Lada 4 × 4 (717 units), Lada Vesta (715 units), Hyundai accent (593 units), Toyota LC Prado (509), Lada largus (501 units), Hyundai Elantra (481 units) and Kia Rio (361 units).
Anar MAKASHEVA,
Vice President of ACAB:
“The first quarter, despite the absence of some popular models from dealers in February, demonstrates stability and moderate positive dynamics. The share of locally produced cars is also growing. Based on the results of three months, domestic manufacturers already occupy 55% of the market - this is quite tangible progress and another step in the right direction. An additional impetus for increasing this figure will be a new tranche to the state program of preferential car loans, which is expected in the near future.”