The most stolen cars of 2026 have been named.
According to "Autonews," citing data from insurers, the most stolen cars include "Lexus," "Tank," "Kia," and "Lada." SUVs like the "Lexus LX570" and "Tank 500" are particularly in demand among criminals. Experts note that the older the car, the higher the risk of theft, especially for popular foreign cars in the mass segment. Among the most frequently stolen vehicles are also "Lada Granta," "Hyundai," "Kia," and "Ford Focus." Analysts have separately highlighted Chinese cars. While such vehicles are rarely stolen now, the situation may change due to the high cost of spare parts. For example, headlights for some "Haval" models cost over 120,000 rubles, and the rear door for the "Chery Tiggo 7 Pro" is over 130,000 rubles. According to specialists, premium cars are often stolen for resale with fake documents and altered VIN numbers, while mass models are usually dismantled for parts. Cars most often disappear from unguarded parking lots and yards at night. Parking lots near shopping centers also remain popular spots for car thieves. The most dangerous cities in terms of thefts traditionally remain Moscow and St. Petersburg, with Samara and Surgut also appearing in some rankings.
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The most stolen cars of 2026 have been named.
In Russia, the number of car thefts decreased in 2026, however, criminals are still actively hunting both premium SUVs and mass-market models.
