Kazakhstan assembles most of the cars it sells. Industrial policy has pushed manufacturers into local production rather than import, with tax and duty treatment tied to how much of the vehicle is put together in the country. Hyundai builds in Almaty, Kia at Kostanay, and Chery export brands Omoda and Jaecoo have followed the same route. The result is a market where Chinese, Korean, Russian and European models compete on unusually level terms, and where Chinese brands have gained share fastest.
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Car News from Kazakhstan
Most cars sold in Kazakhstan are assembled inside the country, under industrial policy that favours local production over imports.
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Kazakhstan Auto Market Q1 2026: Kia Surges, Hyundai Drops
Kazakhstan sold 44,757 new cars in Q1 2026 - down 4.5% year-on-year. Kia gained 52.8%; Hyundai fell 25.8%. Top models: Chevrolet Cobalt, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage.
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Kazakhstan: 87% of New Cars Sold Are Now Built Locally
In January 2026, 87.4% of new cars sold in Kazakhstan were assembled domestically. 2025 was a record year: 171,144 units produced, 234,852 sold. All top-10 selling models are built in-country.
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Li Auto's first factory outside China is being built in Kazakhstan
Li Auto signed a local-assembly agreement with Kazakh dealer group Allur to build its first production base outside China, at Kostanay. The move follows the L9's launch in Uzbekistan, where the brand has logged 5,056 deliveries and four stores since October 2025.
Jaecoo and Omoda to Be Assembled in Kazakhstan from Q3 2026
Chery's Jaecoo and Omoda sub-brands will be assembled locally in Kazakhstan from Q3 2026, at the AMMKZ plant in Almaty. Jaecoo J5 and J7 PHEV are first; Omoda C5 and C7 follow. Astana Motors replaces Aster as the official distributor for both brands.
Lynk & Co 08 PHEV arrives in Kazakhstan from 21.9 million tenge
The Geely-based midsize PHEV crossover launched in Kazakhstan through distributor Orbis Auto. Pre-orders opened in February; full sales started in May. FWD only at launch.