Russian car brands are inferior in beauty, design and advanced technical equipment German, Japanese and American vehicles. Nevertheless, domestic cars have a number of undeniable advantages, including:

• Reliability;
• Endurance and high cross-country ability on difficult road sections;
• Frost resistance;
• Affordable price for the average buyer.

The honorable 11th place in the list of the largest car factories in the world and the 3rd place in the European rating allow us to say that Russian car brands are highly valued in the domestic and international market.

The year of birth of the Russian car industry is considered to be 1896. AT Nizhny Novgorod the public was presented with a modernized carriage with an engine internal combustion... The first cars were full copies of German and Italian vehicles.

Mass production of cars began in the 1960s, when the first Volga plant was built in the city of Togliatti. car factory (WHA).

Today AvtoVAZ is one of the most large factories for the production vehicle not only in Russia, but also throughout Eastern Europe.

By the time of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the automotive industry had reached the highest possible rates in terms of the total volume of car production, yielding primacy to America, Germany, Japan and France.

Brief overview of Russian car brands

Most of the car brands in Russia were focused primarily on mass production and were intended for a wide range of consumers.

AT modern Russia assembly plants have been built in many large cities foreign cars... Cars of our own production are produced at AvtoVAZ, the industrial concern GAZ, the Likhachev plant, the Bryansk Automobile Plant (BAZ) and at the sites of the Sollers group of enterprises.

Popular Russian car brands

The modern Russian automotive industry has taken a major step in the production of new cars. Many brands of cars produced in Russia today were registered during the Soviet era. Today, many of them operate successfully and regularly improve the quality of their products.

Consider the main leaders domestic auto industry and the most popular car brands in Russia.

Lada

Every fifth vehicle unit manufactured in Russia belongs to the Lada brand. The model of the first car was developed on the basis of the Italian Fiat. In Soviet times, this Russian car brand was called "Zhiguli", but in connection with entering the world market, the company's management was forced to rename the dissonant brand.

Traditional models are discontinued for today. They were replaced by modernized models XRAY, Kalina, Vesta, Granta, Priora, as well as the Revolution racing car, the Nadezhda minivan and the VAZ-2123 SUV. Recently, an ultra-modern model of Lada XCODE crossovers and a five-door electric car, which outwardly is an exact copy of Kalina Universal, have been launched into mass production.

UAZ

The production of military equipment on the basis of the UAZ automobile plant began in the city of Ulyanovsk, in 1941. At the end of the war, the company switched to the production of high-quality SUVs capable of covering long distances and various obstacles on the roads.

UAZ vehicles are sold within Russia and exported to 22 other countries of the world. The leaders in terms of sales are the powerful crossovers Patriot, Pickup and Hunter.

GAS

One of the oldest automobile factories produces reliable and easy to operate passenger cars, considered classics of the domestic auto industry. Russian car manufacturers have begun producing prestigious cars for high-ranking officials. The badge depicts a red deer - the symbol of Nizhny Novgorod.

It was "Pobeda" (Gas M20) that became the first car in the world with a wingless body. Modern "Volga" and "Seagulls" are not inferior in terms of prestige to their predecessors, differing in improved technical parameters and modern design.

It is noteworthy that collectors are ready to shell out decent sums of money for rare cars GAZ brands of the Soviet period.

DERWAYS

One of the first private auto companies on the territory of modern Russia. The Derevy brothers founded their brainchild in 2003. Derways manufactures compact cars, two-door coupes and powerful SUVs Cowboy. Own production turned out to be not as profitable as the owners expected, so they entered into an agreement with the Lifan Group and now they collect mainly Chinese models of budget cars.

KAMAZ

A well-known Russian brand specializing in the production of heavy trucks... Trucks manufactured under the Kamaz brand occupy the first lines in the world TOP-ranking, winning multiple victories in the prestigious Paris de Car races. Agricultural machinery (including tractors and combines) and spacious buses of this brand are also in high demand.

Vortex

Initially, the workshop was a division of TagAZ, but since 2008 it has isolated on the market as an independent company for the assembly of licensed Chinese Cherry cars. The car plant produces only three modernized models Estina, Corda and Tingo. Engineers took into account the features russian roads and made minor changes to the design and filling of the car. Notably, the logo also copies the original Cherry badge upside-down.

Liquidated Russian car brands

A short list of Russian car brands that have ceased their activity speaks of the stability of the domestic auto industry. The cars produced were distinguished by the build quality and high degree reliability. The liquidated brands of Russian-made cars are still of great interest to collectors all over the world.

Moskvich

The history of the plant dates back to the pre-war years, but the management of the enterprise failed to achieve serious success until the end of the war. After the transfer of the German Opel plant under the control of the USSR, using advanced technologies, the first model Moskvich 400 was produced. Externally, the car copied the famous Opel kadett, but it had a low price and a rather modest design, which did not prevent cars of this series from taking a worthy place in the list of the best Russian brands.

In 2002 the company went bankrupt and the plant was closed. But since 2006, Renault has announced its desire to buy out working production lines in order to revive the production of budget subcompact cars under the legendary Russian Moskvich brand on their basis. The situation was complicated by the fact that in 2009 the rights to the brand passed to the Volkswagen group.

TagAZ

The Taganrog Automobile Plant existed for only 17 years, having produced about 400 thousand cars, including sports cars, sedans and SUVs. In 2014 the company filed for bankruptcy.

Marussia Motors

• Crossover - parquet SUV, SUV, SUV (English)
• SUV - classic frame jeep
• Minivan - minibus, family car
• Compact MPV - a minivan based on a compact class car
• Coupe - 2-seater car
• Cabriolet - coupe with an open top
• Roadster - sports coupe
• Pickup - a jeep with an open body for cargo transportation
• Van - a passenger car with a closed body for cargo transportation

Today on the Russian market there are over 100 foreign and domestic producers... The number of models is more than 1000. And if you consider that each model has several modifications (differing in engine and gearbox), then car selection becomes a daunting task. In addition, each car modification It has different kinds complete set - leather interior, xenon headlights, sunroof and so on. That is, you have to choose from several thousand options. The goal of our project is to simplify this task.

AT catalog contained specifications, photo, video reviews and reviews of the owners of all new cars officially presented on the Russian market. All car characteristics taken from official catalogs manufacturers.

Car prices are indicated in rubles. It should also be noted that the prices shown here correspond to the price of this particular vehicle in the minimum configuration. That is, if you want to buy the same car in top version - it will cost more.

Although Russian car brands cannot compare with German, American and Japanese car companies, they are nonetheless important players. AT Soviet years played a huge role for the country and enjoyed superpopularity. In our time, the popularity of Russian domestic car brands falls, but, nevertheless, according to the statistics of sales of new cars, some car brands of Russian origin remain the most popular in terms of sales.

Despite the decline in popularity and the onset of competition, Russian cars cannot be disregarded. Many car companies, after years of decline, are slowly but surely beginning to develop. That is why our domestic cars worthy of a mention. In general, it should not be discounted either, since our cars have enormous development potential. Despite the huge decline in new car sales in the country, Russian market is still one of the ten largest markets in the world. It is noteworthy that this achievement became possible in a very short time.

With today's article we are opening a series of publications that will be dedicated to all car brands in the world. In each new article we will talk about the car brands of each country, which is known all over the world for its cars. Of course, we dedicate the first publication Russian brandswhich are 30-50 years ago, some of which still have their own new vehicles.

Aurus

• Project start year: 2012 - present
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• LLC "Aurus"
• Web site: https://aurusmotors.com/

The first since the time of Nicholas II, a luxury line of super-expensive cars in our country, which can be purchased by an ordinary person, subject to the availability of an appropriate amount money... It is assumed that cars already produced and still being developed today (a polysemantic name, which includes both the Latin word Aurum - "gold" and the particle "rus" - personifying Russia, russian production) will start selling not only in Russia and the CIS countries, but also cars will be supplied to Europe, Asia and South America.

As of mid-2018, it was known that for production exclusive cars production facilities were built on the territory of NAMI "Central Research Automotive and Automotive Institute" NAMI "", where small-scale assembly of cars is still taking place.

At the same time, the volume of the annual circulation was planned in the region of 200-300 cars, with the possibility of connecting Sollers capacities with the growth of world demand. In 2019, it was announced that the Sollers-Yelabuga plant was being re-equipped for serial production of the Aurus Senat and Aurus Komendant cars.

Serial production in Yelabuga should begin in 2021. It will include a full cycle: stamping of parts, welding, assembly, painting and production of engines.

Despite the wide range and variety of models: sedan and limousine, convertible, and minivan and even all cars will be built on a single modular platform. Aurus-41231 (SB) / 41231 limousines, Aurus-4123 sedans, Aurus-4124 crossovers, Aurus-4125 minibuses in versions with long and short wheelbase.

The Russian Rolls-Royce, as the Aurus Senat was nicknamed in the media, became the first car from the line to be shown to the public. A full-fledged limousine Aurus Senat L700 was launched on May 7, 2018.

Today, the official website offers two models for purchase: Aurus Senat and Aurus Senat Limousine - in a long wheelbase version. Further the lineup will expand with the Aurus Arsenal minivan and the Aurus Komendant SUV. Cars can also be armored, as was the armored presidential version.

LADA

• Company foundation year: 1966 - present
• Headquarters: Togliatti, Samara region
• Founder / Parent Company: AvtoVAZ CJSC
• Web site:https://www.lada.ru/

This is one of the most famous domestic car brands in the world, which was founded in the 60s and still produces cars. In the Soviet years, Avtovaz was largest manufacturer Lada cars, most of which were exported to all of Western Europe. Recall that the first Lada models were based on Italian Fiat cars. Outwardly, some Zhiguli models were very similar to Italian cars.

However, despite the similarities, the first Lada cars were not actually Italian Fiats. It was really ours Russian car exterior design, which was written off from Fiat.

The most popular models in the history of the brand are cars of the following series: "408", "412" and "2142".

The production of Muscovites started in the pre-war years, but the car did not enjoy success until 1949, when the first modern model Moskvich 400 entered serial production. After the Great Victory in World War II, our country, having seized Germany, received a plant located in Brandenburg at its disposal. ... Thanks to Opel technologies, AZLK released the first Moskvich 400 model, which was based on the Opel Kadett.

The Moskvich brand gained its greatest popularity in the 70s and 80s, when the economy of the USSR was growing. But unfortunately having survived the decay Soviet Union, the brand has not survived to this day. In 2002, Moskvich was declared bankrupt. In 2006, Renault acquired some production lines of the AZLK plant in Moscow, where some Renault models were subsequently produced.

In 2009, the right to the Moskvich brand was acquired by the German volkswagen... The VAG group of companies owns the right to use the name "Moskvich" until 2021.

Moskvich 400	Moskvich 401	Moskvich 423
Moskvich 410	Moskvich 407	Moskvich 423N
Moskvich 430	Moskvich 411	Moskvich 403
Moskvich 424	Moskvich 432	Moskvich 408
Moskvich 426	Moskvich 433	Moskvich 412
Moskvich 434	Moskvich 2138	Moskvich 2733
Moskvich 2315	Moskvich 2140	Moskvich 2141
Moskvich Svyatogor	Yury Dolgoruky	Prince Vladimir

OTHER OPERATING RUSSIAN CAR MANUFACTURERS

GAZ Nizhny-Novgorod

• Company foundation year: 1932 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• GAZ Group
• Web site:https://azgaz.ru/

The Gorky Automobile Plant, which is abbreviated as GAZ, is a Russian automobile company that was founded in 1932. At first the company was named Nizhny Novgorod. Then the name of the manufacturer was changed to "Gorky". But later the company received the abbreviated name "GAZ".

It is our leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the country. The company specializes in the production of automotive components, power units, cars, heavy and medium trucks, large buses and light commercial vehicles ( etc.).

UAZ

• Company foundation year: 1941 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Sollers
• Web site:https://www.uaz.ru/

The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has the abbreviated name "UAZ". It is a large Russian car manufacturer. Manufactures trucks, buses, and sports cars... In addition, the company produces military equipment... The most popular model is the UAZ-469.0020. Other popular cars manufactured by the company: UAZ-31514, UAZ-31519, UAZ-3153, UAZ-3160, UAZ Bary (UAZ-3159), UAZ Simbir and UAZ Hunter.

KAMAZ

• Company foundation year: 1969 - present
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Kamaz Group
• Web site:https://www.kamaz.ru/en/

The Kama Automobile Plant produces vehicles under the Kamaz brand. The company specializes in other automotive equipment. The company was founded in 1969. For the first time, the serial production of cars began in 1970. This is not only one of the best manufacturers trucks in our country, but also one of the best in the world. For a long time, Kamaz vehicles have been the undisputed leaders and winners of the regular ones.

Thanks to these races, Kamaz has gained a reputation for being safe, reliable and powerful cars... At the moment, the plant produces 260 trucks per day. The Kamaz company produces 93,600 vehicles per year.

DERWAYS AUTOMOBILE COMPANY

• Company foundation year: 2003 - present
• Headquarters: Cherkessk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Mercury Group
• Web site:https://www.derways.ru/

Derways Automobile Company was founded in 2003 and is one of the first private car manufacturers in Russia in our country. The company specializes in the production of SUVs, compact cars and two-door coupes. The company produces 100,000 vehicles a year. Derways Automobile Company also has a joint production with the Chinese Group company. The most popular cars produced in the partnership are Lifan 320 and Cowboy.

Spetsteh LLC

• Company foundation year: 1967 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site:https://www.spetsteh-mir.ru/

The Russian company "Spetsteh" is based in Nizhny Novgorod. The company specializes in the production of wheeled and tracked all-terrain vehicles... In addition, Spetsteh is a major manufacturing player. Also "Spetsteh" is a supplier of components for the "UAZ" plant.

Dragon motors

• Company foundation year: 1983 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site:https://www.rcom.ru/dragon-motor/

Dragon Motors' production facilities are located in Ulyanovsk. The company produces off-road vehicles and is engaged in vehicle tuning. The company first introduced its car in 1985, which was called "Laura". The car has received many diplomas and awards. Since then, Dragon Motors has produced many amazing cars. The vehicles of this brand are distinguished by reliability, safety and exceptional individual style. Here are some of the best models OHTA, Astero, Jump, Proto-LuAZ.

AVTOKAM

• Years of the company's activity: 1989-1997
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Grigory Rysin
• Website: Not available

Avtokam was a Russian car manufacturer. The company's plant was located in Naberezhnye Chelny. The company was founded by several organizations: L. Ya. Karpova, Ivanovo Heavy Machine Tool Plant and Interlap. Avtokam was incorporated in 1989. For the first time, the production of cars began in 1991. The plant produced the Autokam Ranger and Autokam 2160 models. However, for unknown reasons, the company decided to stop production, after which in 1997 the company ceased to exist.

MARUSSIA MOTORS

• Years of the company's activity: 2007–2014
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Nikolay Fomenko, Andrey Cheglakov, Efim Ostrovsky
• Website: Not available

Marussia Motors is a Russian sports car manufacturer. The headquarters was located in Moscow. was founded in 2007. The company has developed sports cars "B2" and "B1". Marussia Motors with the former Formula Racer driver Nikolai Fomenko, more than once became the winner of various competitions. Despite some success in the world of motorsport, the company went bankrupt in 2014. Initially, the brand hoped to solve financial problems with outside help, but without finding support, it was declared bankrupt.

We tried to collect in this article maximum amount popular and famous Russian car brands... We hope our series of publications will help you learn the history of many of the world's car brands. In the next article, you will learn everything about Korean car brands.

Today, several dozen models are assembled in our country. foreign brands, and among them there are brands from all over the world - USA, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Japan, China, South Korea... In Kaluga, the production of prestigious Audi sedans has been established, in Kaliningrad - their main bMW competitors... In Cherkessk, Chinese models Brilliance, Lifan and Geely are produced, and in Naberezhnye Chelny, American Fords. At the other end of our country, in Vladivostok, they collect japanese mazda and Korean SsangYong. And this is only a small part of the extensive list of foreign models produced on domestic soil.

Benefits of buying a car made in Russia

What gives an ordinary motorist the fact that the "foreign car" he was buying was made in Russia? Firstly, such models are sold at much more attractive prices - after all, the manufacturer does not have to pay very serious import duties. Secondly, the fact that the car was produced in our country guarantees a high level of service and uninterrupted supply of spare parts.

Advantages of buying a foreign car assembled in Russia at MAS MOTORS

In the car dealership authorized dealer MAS MOTORS presents the majority of foreign cars produced in Russia - from the prestigious German sedan Audi A6 to budget models chinese brand Brilliance. In our showroom you can see all these cars with your own eyes, at the same time and in one place, compare them and make sure that the cars that are assembled in Russia are in no way inferior to their foreign counterparts coming off the assembly lines of factories located on the historical the birthplace of the brand.