Mazda CX-3 and CX-30 Top Used Diesel Car Imports to Russia
In January–September 2026, Russia imported 16,200 used diesel passenger cars over three years old—a 60% decrease from last year’s figure. The Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-30 emerged as the most in-demand models in the ranking.
The import structure was influenced by new rules for calculating the recycling fee and a shift in parallel imports toward China. In addition to the leaders, the top ten included the Mercedes-Benz GLB, Audi Q3, Kia Seltos, Renault Megane, Peugeot 3008, BMW X1, Peugeot 5008, and Volkswagen Tiguan. The top two models in the ranking feature right-hand drive.
Following the introduction of a preferential threshold for cars with engine power up to 160 hp, nine models from the previous top ten lost their eligibility for preferential terms and became significantly more expensive. Only the Mazda CX-3 retained its position in the list, primarily imported from Japan. Imports of used cars meeting the established threshold increased by 114%, while shipments of more powerful vehicles dropped 17-fold.
