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27 Jan 202419:52

Summary

TLDRThe transcript discusses the growing popularity of Chinese automaker Great Wall's Tank SUV brand in Russia, which sold nearly 14,000 vehicles in 2022. It also covers quality control issues facing Russian manufacturers like Lada and Kamaz as they scramble to replace imported components, with Kamaz acknowledging a rise in defects despite efforts to digitize quality control systems. Finally, it examines a surge in Russian bus sales, fueled by government loans, with over 16,000 buses sold in 2022. Chinese Yutong emerged as Russia's #2 bus brand, while GAZ's Vector Next model shockingly overtook the iconic PAZ-3205 as the top-selling bus.

Takeaways

😀 Sales of Chinese Tank SUV brand grew rapidly in Russia
🚗 Tank 500 hybrid model offers more power and seating at lower price
🚌 Russian bus sales grew 30% with Vector Next model leading
💡 Key role of state lending programs in driving modern bus purchases
😥 Quality issues seen for some Russian automakers amid import substitution
📈 KAMAZ working to cut customer complaints and defects
🚚 KAMAZ expanding quality control and training to boost truck reliability
😀 Yutong continued surge makes it #2 Russian bus brand
⏳ Delayed government deals spur production scrambles at bus factories
🚌 Industry hopes bus fleet renewal rates can hit 10-12% a year

Q & A

When was the Tank brand introduced to the Russian market?
-The Tank brand was introduced to the Russian market in the spring of last year.
Which company manufactures the Tank brand vehicles?
-The Tank brand vehicles are manufactured by the Chinese company Great Wall.
How many Tank vehicles were sold in the year of its debut?
-Almost 14 thousand Tank vehicles were sold in the year of its debut.
What models are available under the Tank brand, and what are their features?
-The Tank brand offers the Tank 300 and the Tank 500 models. The Tank 500 also has a hybrid version with a total power output of 300 horsepower, featuring a 2.0L turbocharged engine assisted by a 54-hp electric motor and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
What is the main appeal of Tank vehicles to their target market?
-Tank vehicles appeal to a wealthy audience, particularly previous owners of Land Cruisers ("kruzaks"), who are willing to trade in their used vehicles for Chinese alternatives, finding value in trade-in deals.
What distinguishes the hybrid version of the Tank 500?
-The hybrid version of the Tank 500 is distinguished by its fuel efficiency, consuming 8.5 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, which is 3 liters less than the version with a V6 engine. It also features a seven-seat cabin but sacrifices the spare tire's traditional location.
What is the price difference between the hybrid and the gasoline-only versions of the Tank 500?
-The hybrid Tank 500 is priced at 6,300,000 rubles, which is 600,000 rubles less than the gasoline-only version.
What is the Tank 700, and how was its initial sale received?
-The Tank 700 is the largest model of the brand to date, and its initial batch of 70 units was sold out in 55 seconds, despite each vehicle costing nearly 9 million rubles.
What challenges does the Russian automotive industry face regarding import substitution and quality issues?
-The Russian automotive industry, while rapidly adapting to produce new components domestically, faces "growth diseases" including quality issues, particularly with Ladas. There's criticism towards Tolyatti-assembled Vestas, mainly regarding onboard electronics failures often fixed by firmware updates.
How is KamAZ addressing quality concerns and import substitution challenges?
-KamAZ is addressing quality concerns by developing technical control services, continuing the digitization of quality management systems, launching new internal trainer programs, and setting a goal to reduce complaints about its fifth-generation trucks to stay competitive against Chinese technology.

Outlines

00:00

😊 New Chinese SUV brand Tank is gaining popularity in Russia

The Chinese SUV brand Tank entered the Russian market in spring 2022. The Tank 300 and Tank 500 models quickly became popular among wealthy buyers, selling nearly 14,000 vehicles. Many former Toyota Land Cruiser owners are switching to Tank, trading in used vehicles to get a discount on the new Chinese SUVs.

09:30

😀Tank expands lineup; 700 model coming soon

To build on its early success, Tank is expanding its lineup. A new hybrid version of the Tank 500 SUV is available with 300 horsepower, 4-cylinder engine, electric motor, 9-speed transmission, all-wheel drive, and 7 seats. At 6.3 million rubles, it costs less than the V6 gasoline version. Meanwhile, Tank will soon launch its largest model yet, the Tank 700 SUV in China, with Russian deliveries to follow.

14:31

😕 Russian automakers grapple with import substitution quality issues

As Russia pushes import substitution across industries, vehicle quality is a concern since local factories are hastily taking over parts production. Lada owners especially complain of issues with Vesta models. More surprising is truckmaker KamAZ openly reporting a rise in defects and lackluster staff enthusiasm for quality, even as bus complaints fall. KamAZ aims to boost quality control staffing and training to cut complaints and remain competitive.

19:32

😃 Bus sales grew sharply in Russia last year on state subsidies

Russian 2022 bus sales rose 33% year-over-year to over 16,000 vehicles, reports AutoStat agency. Pavlovo Bus Factory kept its roughly 40% market share. But for long-distance tourism and corporate transportation, Chinese Yutong buses were the #2 seller after near doubling volumes. The government's new special treasury loan (SCL) program supported sales of more advanced models like LiAZ, NeFAZ and especially the Vector Next, now Russia's best-selling bus. The industry hopes SCL funding continues to spur fleet upgrades.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡automotive industry

The text discusses trends and developments in the Russian automotive industry, including sales of new Chinese SUV brands like Tank, comparisons to Japanese brands, impacts of import substitution policies, and bus sales statistics.

💡SUVs

SUVs (sport utility vehicles) like the Tank 300 and Tank 500 models are a key topic, as the text states they rapidly gained popularity in Russia, attracting former Toyota Land Cruiser owners.

💡import substitution

Russia's policy of replacing imported products with domestically produced ones is analyzed in terms of its impact on quality and consumer complaints at automakers like Lada and KamAZ.

💡quality control

The text explores quality control challenges for Russian automakers adapting to import substitution, including increased defect rates and need for more personnel training.

💡government support

The role of Russian government subsidies and loans in stimulating bus sales growth is discussed regarding models like the Vector Next.

💡sales statistics

Various Russian automotive sales statistics are provided, e.g. 14,000 Tank SUVs sold in 2022 or 16,000+ buses, demonstrating market demand.

💡new models

The launches of new models like the Tank 700 SUV and updated buses hint at future trends in the Russian car and commercial vehicle markets.

💡defects

In the context of import substitution challenges, the text analyzes increased defect rates in locally-produced vehicles like KamAZ trucks.

💡buyer preferences

The changing preferences of Russian car/truck buyers are explored, as they increasingly consider Chinese brands over established Japanese/European ones.

💡market competition

The text hints at intensifying competition in Russia between established automakers like Lada, KamAZ, GAZ, and new Chinese entrants across vehicle segments.

Highlights

Chinese brand Tank's SUVs became popular among owners of Land Cruisers, who readily switch to Chinese analogues.

Tank is expanding its range - the flagship Tank 500 got a hybrid version with 300 hp total output.

A new Tank 700 model is coming to Russia - it is the largest Tank model so far.

Car owners actively discuss quality issues of import-substituted Ladas, especially Vesty model.

Kamaz published a report stating that the number of customer complaints is decreasing for most models.

But Kamaz K5 model saw a 21% increase in defects during inspections, indicating issues with personnel training.

Kamaz aims to reduce complaints for K5 trucks this year to compete with Chinese brands.

Bus market grew by 33% in 2022, Pavlovo Bus Factory kept its #1 position with 40% share.

Yutong became the #2 bus brand in Russia, almost doubling its sales.

Paz-3205 lost its bestseller status, overtaken by modern Vector Next model.

Pavlovo factory had to upgrade production to meet demand for high-tech Vector Next buses.

Government financing helps regions buy advanced buses like Vector Next and LiAZ/NefAZ large models.

The bus industry wants to update 10-12% of the fleet annually to provide modern vehicles.

But government support program often causes rushed production at factories due to slow contract approval.

NefAZ plans to fix its decline with an upcoming new generation model.