Tulaks are 52% more likely to be interested in new cars in 2026

In the first ten months of 2026, the demand for new cars in the Tula region increased by 52% compared to the same period last year. The average cost of the car on the platform "Avito Auto" amounted to 2.9 million rubles. Such data were presented by the experts of the service following the analysis of the regional market.

Among the brands, the most noticeable increase in interest was recorded by OMODA: users searched for cars of this brand 4.7 times more often than a year earlier. In second place was KGM with an increase in demand by 4.2 times, on the third – Sollers, whose indicator grew by 2.3 times. Also among the brands with positive dynamics were EXEED (+87.3%) and HAVAL (+60.8%).

In the ranking of models by the growth rate of demand, OMODA C5 is the leader - interest in it increased by 5.6 times. The second position was taken by JAECOO J7 with an increase of 4.8 times, the third - HAVAL H3, the demand for which grew by 3.6 times. This is followed by LADA Niva Travel, which was searched 2.7 times more often, and Changan UNI-S with an increase of 2.5 times.

The top ten models with the most noticeable dynamics also included LADA Granta Cross - demand grew 2.4 times, Geely Monjaro and KGM Torres - 2.3 times for each model. LADA Niva Legend (+71.8%) and Solaris HC (+71.1%) close the list.

At the same time, in general popularity among new cars in the Tula region, LADA Granta leads with an average price of 1.1 million rubles. The second place is occupied by LADA Niva Travel, the cost of which is 1.6 million rubles, the third is LADA Niva Legend for 1.2 million rubles.

The five most popular models also included TENET T7 with an average price of 2.9 million rubles and OMODA C5 for 2.7 million rubles. Next, TENET T4 and TENET T4L are located - 2.4 million rubles each, as well as Changan UNI-S for 3.2 million rubles. The top ten popular cars included Solaris HC worth 3.1 million rubles and HAVAL Jolion for 2.6 million rubles.

Artem Khomutinnikov, head of sales of New Cars in Avito, noted that interest in new cars is growing in the Russian market as a whole. In October 2026, demand increased by 7.2% compared to September and by 16.1% compared to October last year. According to him, buyers are considering different categories of cars – from compact urban models to spacious family crossovers and SUVs for travel and outdoor activities.

Along with the growth in demand for individual models on the platform, the average prices for some cars decreased. The most noticeable decrease was recorded in the Belgee X70: the cost decreased by 9%, to 2.9 million rubles. At Jetour Dashing, the price decreased by 8.1%, to 2.9 million rubles, at JAECOO J7 - by 4.2%, to 3.2 million rubles. Also, LADA Largus fell by 2.8%, to 1.7 million rubles, and OMODA C5 - by 2.5%, to 2.7 million rubles.