In Russia, more than 3,500 thousand cars are stolen every month. Moreover, the criminals have their own preferences regarding the make, model and age of the car. We bring to your attention 2011 car hijack ratingCompiled according to the data of leading Russian insurers and the Echelon Geolife group of companies that supplies satellite anti-theft systems. After analyzing a list of ten models, it is easy to make sure that Japanese foreign cars appear to be the most attractive for hijackers.
10. BMW X5 - the only car from Germany in our rating. The BMW X5 is a fairly popular luxury car in Russia, which guarantees hijackers the opportunity to sell. Among professionals, it is believed that only a criminal of the highest class is able to open and, especially, start a product of the German automobile industry.
9. Toyota Land Cruiser. Comfortable SUV for many years was the most stolen car in Japan. In the country of the rising sun, these cars are stolen for resale mainly for export, including to Russia. Stable demand for the expensive and prestigious Land Cruiser makes it an attractive target for our hijackers.
8. Lexus RX - Another expensive and comfortable SUV on our list most stolen cars. It is noteworthy that one of the models of the prestigious Lexus brand is annually present in tops like ours.
7. Mazda 6 last year occupied a leading line in the ranking of preferences of domestic hijackers. However, according to experts, the new restyled version of the Honda Accord has changed the tastes of criminals regarding D-class cars.
6. Toyota Corolla - One of the most popular C-class foreign cars in Russia, leading for several consecutive years in the number of thefts. By the way, in 2011 car hijack rating, according to experts, the ratio of machine models by class is typical. Every year, the top ten are 2-3 representatives of C and D classes, as well as a pair of expensive crossovers and luxury SUVs.
5. Honda Civic. This car began to be popular with criminals immediately after its appearance on the Russian market. Civic is steadily advancing to the top ten lines.
4. Toyota Camry. The D-class sedan firmly established itself in criminal ratings after it began to be released in Russia, and, accordingly, the number of Camry on the country's roads increased.
3. Honda CR-V for several years has not lost popularity among thieves. Over the past year, this crossover has even turned out to be the leader in the rating of stolen cars several times.
2. Mazda 3. Especially often the victims of attackers are St. Petersburg owners of Troika. The popularity of the car among car thieves is also supported by the fact that the model is presented in two body styles.
1. Honda Accord became the leader of the most stolen cars, after the updated version of this executive sedan was introduced on the market. In a new body, the car attracts intruders like a magnet. By the way, police representatives say that in most cases there is a pre-order for such cars, when the offender knows in advance which car should be taken.
Very close to getting into the top ten most stolen Ford Focus and Mitsubishi Lancer.
By the way, if 2011 car hijack rating if we compiled according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, then the VAZ 2106 would take a leading place in it. However, according to many experts, police statistics on hijackings take into account many cars, mostly Russian-made, that were stolen simply because it was easy to open and start, although the thieves' original goal was to keep the cabin.
