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From January to August 2025, Russia saw a 6% increase in car thefts.

Hyundai and Kia became the most stolen brands in Russia

From January to August 2025, Russia saw a 6% increase in car thefts compared to the same period last year. This is according to an analytical report by VSK Insurance House.

From January to August 2025, Russia saw a 6% increase in car thefts.
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Hyundai and Kia account for the largest number of stolen cars, accounting for 17% of all thefts. Lexus ranks second with a 14% share, followed by Lada with 11%. Toyota and Mitsubishi share fourth place (8% of thefts each). Mercedes-Benz rounds out the top five with 5.7%.

The most stolen vehicle is the Lexus LX SUV, which accounts for 8% of all thefts.

There has also been an increase in the popularity of Chinese brands. In 2024, their share was 3%, and in 2025 it increased to 8.5%. Chery and LIXIANG cars are the most frequently stolen, each accounting for 3% of all insurance claims.

In 2025, the highest number of thefts was recorded in Moscow (28%), St. Petersburg (20%), and Krasnodar Krai (11%).

We would like to remind you that Sergey Zinoviev commented on a possible ban on the use of cars due to their age. In August, 347 new cars of the Korean brand KGM were sold.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

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