The top 10 hit the the most stolen cars in St. Petersburg 2016-2017 .In total, about 400 cars of different brands were stolen last year in the second capital of Russia. Leaders were models of French, Korean and Japanese manufacturers. The lowest demand is for German brands, the number of hijackings of which in the percentage ratio was only 2%.
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Renault Sandero
Renault Sandero opens the top ten most stolen cars in St. Petersburg today. According to the data of January 2017, seven units of Renault Sandero were stolen last year. Five-door hatchback won the love of Russian motorists due to low price, excellent technical characteristics and original design. The car began to sell well, which influenced the hijackers' interest in this model. It is easy to steal, dismantle and put into the secondary market as spare parts.
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Ford Focus II
Ford Focus II is the ninth in the list of the most stolen cars of Peter for 2016-2017.According to official data, 9 Ford Focus machines of the second generation were hacked and stolen. To sell such car entirely to hijackers is far from profitable, but it is possible to get a good profit by selling car parts. Several years ago in the Russian market, Ford Focus of this generation had a huge demand, the components of the car are no less in demand nowadays.
8
Kia Ceed
Kia Ceed is recognized as one of the most stolen Korean cars in St. Petersburg in late 2016.The burglars were stolen 9 such cars. The stolen model was also affected by its relative popularity in St. Petersburg and the Russian market. The car is in the middle price category, has good external data, is endowed with good technical characteristics, which became the determining factors in its demand. For professionals, it is not difficult to crack this brand if it is not protected by additional systems. Then follows the dismantling and sale of stolen property in the secondary market. Spare parts for Kia Ceed diverge just "with a bang."
7
Renault Logan
Renault Logan at the beginning of 2017 is recognized in St. Petersburg as one of the most stolen. In 2016, 10 cars of this brand were stolen. This model fell in love with the Russians for good technical characteristics, low fuel consumption and a good design for the budget employee. Hack such a car will not be difficult. Since it is popular with motorists, spare parts are very much in demand. For this reason, Logan becomes one of the most favorite victims of hijackers who let him in for dismantling and selling parts.
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Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 is on the list of the most popular models among the St. Petersburg hijackers for 2016.In total, it was stolen according to data for 2017 th 12 such cars. Some argue that this Japanese brand has become one of the most stolen due to insufficient protection of the anti-theft system. Others disprove this opinion, because for a professional it is not difficult to crack even the most modern and high-tech anti-theft system. Demand of burglars on the model is due to its popularity. In the secondary market, parts for this car are in high demand. For this reason, the stolen car goes to the dismantling, which allows it to be safely and very profitable to sell.
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Kia Rio( Pride)
Kia Rio ( Pride ) The is another Korean model that has fallen into the list of the most stolen at the beginning of 2017.Over the past year in St. Petersburg was stolen about 13 units. Kia Rio Pride is a five-door hatchback, which belongs to the budget class. Good internal equipment, high-speed characteristics and low gasoline consumption were the main factors that influenced the demand for this car. More often, burglars steal this model with a view to letting it go on to spare parts in the future.
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Renault Duster
Renault Duster is among the ten most stolen cars in St. Petersburg according to 2016 data. In total for last year 18 such cars have been stolen. At first the model was not a success for the hijackers, but then the situation changed radically. Since Duster became very popular, he was hijacked for further disassembly and sale of spare parts. An unpretentious car with an eccentric appearance has good characteristics and is quite economical in terms of fuel consumption. In addition, it is one of the most affordable off-road vehicles on the Russian market, which in many ways determined its popularity.
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Ford Focus III
Ford Focus III opens the top three most stolen cars at the beginning of 2017.In total, the theft of this brand in St. Petersburg at the end of last year, 18 units. The third generation of the model is presented in three body versions - a hatchback, a five-door station wagon and a four-door station wagon. The car is produced on the territory of Russia, the USA, Germany and China. For the first time, a new generation was introduced in 2010.Inside the cabin is more quality and soft plastic, in contrast to previous generations. The instrument panel is equipped with a liquid crystal display, and the interior has additional LED lights. In view of the demand for the car by the Russian buyer, Ford Focus III has made one of the most stolen brands.
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Kia Rio II
Kia Rio II is one of the most stolen cars in St. Petersburg at the end of 2016 - early 2017.In total, 18 units were stolen in the last six months. The second generation of cars has become a favorite for hijackers, like the first. For the first time on the Russian market, Kia Rio appeared in the distant 2005-m. The second generation was built on the platform of Hyundai Accent in connection with which its dimensions became more impressive. Significant changes in the design of the car underwent only in 2009.Inside, the Kia Rio has everything for a comfortable ride, and its 1.4 liter engine does not require a lot of gasoline. In addition, the car is in an affordable price category, which to some extent has affected its frequent "demand" by the hijackers.
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Hyundai Solaris
Hyundai Solaris - the most stolen car in St. Petersburg according to data for 2017.In total, 40 cars of this brand were stolen. And this car is recognized not only the most stolen in St. Petersburg, but throughout Russia. The Korean model has become popular with burglars because of its popularity and weak anti-theft protection. In Russia, this brand was launched in 2011 by Hyundai Motor Company, which is located near St. Petersburg. In due time Hyundai Solaris was one of the most anticipated cars, for the purchase of which were built months-long queues. One of the advantages of Hyundai Solaris is its equipment and a relatively low price, which is twice as low in the illegal market.
