Russians flock to Chinese two-story campers
Prices are noticeably lower than European equivalents: an economy class motorhome costs 2-5 million rubles, whereas European models start at 6-7 million and reach 50 million in the premium segment.
Consensus
- The demand for two-story Chinese campers in Russia has increased by 300% over the last year.
- The rise in interest is linked to the growth of domestic tourism in Russia.
- Chinese campers allow travelers to reduce accommodation costs and avoid dependence on flights with frequent delays.
- Over 50 models of Chinese campers are available for order in Russia.
- Chinese campers in the economy class cost between 2 and 5 million rubles.
- European campers in the economy class start at 6–7 million rubles and often exceed 10–15 million rubles.
- Premium Chinese campers start at 50 million rubles.
Coverage (3 sources)
- In a year, demand for Chinese motorhomes in Russia grew by 300 percent - SPb Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Baza: Russians are mass-buying Chinese two-wheeled camper vans — Вечерняя Москва
- Three times cheaper than European: Russians are mass-buying car apartments from China — РИАМО