For 9 months of 2011 were sold in Russia 44.1kHz thousands of new cars worth over $ 100,000. This is 11% more than in the same period pre-crisis 2008 (40 thousand ). These figures are results of the analytical Agency "AUTOSTAT". During the crisis, sales of luxury cars has decreased only slightly by 35%, while the overall market fell by 50%. Experts explained that the fact that luxury cars are bought not for the money, and people who prefer expensive brands, more reduced their real estate costs. In 2010, the growth in this price range was 24%, and this year added another 38%. Ended up selling expensive cars surpassed pre-crisis levels by 11%. Top 5 models in the price range of more than 100 thousand USD for 9 months. 2011 (for comparison, over the same period of 2008). Toyota Land Cruiser 200 - 8574 pieces ( 7995) Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse - 6081 pieces (1708) Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse - 2659 pieces (1241) Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse - 2580 pieces (1931) Lexus LX - 2411 pieces (2634)In General, sales of new passenger and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 45% in the first three quarters of this year and by 26% in September, but has not yet reached pre-crisis levels.