In June, the Tenet T4L crossover sold 3,683 units, propelling it straight to third place in Russia’s SUV segment just a month after its late-May debut. This rapid rise allowed it to surpass established models like the Lada Niva Travel and Geely Monjaro, according to data from AutoStat cited by Gazeta.Ru.
Leading the pack was the Haval Jolion with 7,870 units sold, followed by the Tenet T7 with 6,798 units. Remarkably, Tenet secured two spots in the June top three for SUVs and crossovers in Russia.
- Haval Jolion – 7,870 units
- Tenet T7 – 6,798 units
- Tenet T4L – 3,683 units
- Lada Niva Travel – 3,283 units
- Geely Monjaro – 2,886 units
Rounding out the top 10 are the Belgee X50, Changan Uni-S, Lada Niva Legend, Mazda CX-5, and Haval M6. The strong debut of the Tenet T4L is notable against the backdrop of a cooling Russian passenger car market. AutoStat reports a year-over-year decline in new car sales as of June 2025, while competition in the SUV segment continues to intensify.
The Tenet T4L is assembled in Kaluga using a seventh-generation Chery Tiggo platform. Its size and trunk capacity are similar to the Tenet T7, but it offers simpler equipment and a lower starting price. Prices for the Tenet T4L begin at 2.16 million rubles (approximately $28,000), which appears to have fueled strong demand in this price-sensitive segment.
The real test for Tenet will come with July and August sales figures, which will reveal whether the T4L can maintain its top-three status beyond its initial novelty boost. If monthly sales hold above 3,000 units, Tenet could firmly establish itself among Russia’s best-selling SUVs-a segment known for its slow turnover among leaders.