OREANDA-NEWS. The Russian car market has reached its bottom and will come up to  1.4 million vehicles by the end of 2016. According to Anna Ozdelen, analyst of Frost & Sullivan, the recovery in demand can begin in 2017, due to the gradual improvement of the economic situation in the country.

"We can expect 5% growth in the car market in 2017. That will be the impact of the improving economic indicators as well as resuming of production volume. Market participants with the adjusted production and high localization in the country will have an advantage. Another important factor is a model lineup. Market participants should take into account the growing consumer interest in off-road segment. In view of the sales results of 2013-2016, volatility of car sales in the low-cost  segment must be taken into account ,"- Anna Ozdelen says.

In her opinion, the recovery of the natural growth in the Russian automotive market will become possible by 2018.