How many new luxury cars did Russians buy in May?

In May 2022, residents of the Russian Federation purchased 18 new luxury cars, which is 80% lower than in the same month of the previous year (91 units). Such data were obtained by the experts of the analytical agency "AUTOSTAT", having processed the relevant information of JSC "Electronic Passport".

The specialists noted that in February this segment showed a sharp growth (by 3.5 times), in March the volumes fell by 3%, in April - by 74%. Obviously, the situation in this segment is affected by sanctions imposed by countries unfriendly to Russia, they stopped the supply of expensive cars. Rolls-Royce brand is in the first position of the brand rating, was bought in the amount of 6 units (a year ago in May 29 such cars were purchased). Judging by the state of affairs in other brands, Rolls-Roys in May accounted for every third car in the luxury segment. In addition, residents of Russia purchased 3 Ferraris and 3 Maserati, 2 Bentley and 2 Lamborghini, 1 Aston Martin and 1 Aurus each.

In other words, the sale of luxury cars in the last month of spring was literally piece-by-piece. As for geography, 15 of 18 luxury cars were purchased in Moscow and the Moscow region, 1 each in St. Petersburg, Sverdlovsk and Tomsk regions. According to the results of five months of 2022, 224 new supercars were sold in the Russian market, which is 24% lower than a year ago.