In 2008, cars rise in price

This year, one can expect the rise in the cost of the most popular cars in Russia: Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota. The cost of models Renault, Hyundai, Kia, as well as other "budget" brands will also increase. So thinks Autonews.ru .

Experts make a disappointing forecast: the prices of foreign cars will continue to rise by about 2-5% per year. In addition to standard factors affecting the price that has occurred in 2008, the introduction of the Euro-3 standard will affect pricing. If last year prices for cars of a number of manufacturers were tied to the dollar rate, then this year the binding can be made to a more stable euro, which will also lead to a rise in price of products.

Toyota, quite possibly, will decide to raise prices, given the popularity of its models. Chevrolet is also likely to rise in price, also holding high positions in the sales rating. Ford reports that "so far there are no plans to change prices." However, some experts predict the increase in prices for Ford Focus due to a long strike . Kia may also increase prices. While the pricens for 2008 by KIA models are at the stage of approval, so you cannot voice any specific figures.

It is not worth afraid of a rise in price by 2-5%, as experts think. "The Russian market is still very far from saturation, so the rise even by 5-10%, the ever-growing demand will simply not notice, especially considering the increasing incomes of citizens and the tempting New Year's discounts,"? The analyst of FC "Opening" Kirill Tachennikov promoted the situation with prices.