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Russians called Chinese cars inadequately protected against theft 11:53 - Social Bites

Cheap Chinese cars are not adequately protected against theft. In this respect reports Autonews cites Alexey Kurchanov, founder of the anti-theft portal "Ugona.net". “The most popular cars today are Chery, Geely, Haval, Changan. They and other cheap models in the basic version are practically...

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Russians called Chinese cars inadequately protected against theft 11:53​

ByANIKA
February 13, 2024

Cheap Chinese cars are not adequately protected against theft. In this respect reports Autonews cites Alexey Kurchanov, founder of the anti-theft portal “Ugona.net”.
“The most popular cars today are Chery, Geely, Haval, Changan. They and other cheap models in the basic version are practically not protected against theft. The truth is that such a problem does not exist in China and we are buying cars specifically for the local market,” said the auto expert.
According to him, the anti-theft protection of Chinese cars is at the initial level. Compared to German car brands, the delay is about 15 years, and Korean and Japanese brands are 7-10 years.
The auto expert also noted that Chinese cars have simple anti-theft solutions, but attackers can easily deal with them. So the standard alarm can be turned off in four ways. At the same time, hackers use not only modern hacking methods, but also more “old” ones.
It happened before that knownIt was stated that the most stolen car models at the end of 2023 were Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia K5, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Palisade, Lada Granta. In the premium car segment, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class crossover is among the most stolen. Among Chinese cars, Chery Tiggo and Exeed TXL are leaders in thefts.
Overall, by the end of 2023, the number of thefts in Russia has increased by almost 15%. The highest number of car thefts in 2023 were recorded in February, May, August and September. The most common victims of car thieves this year were corporate fleets; 47% of cases.
Russians before saidHow to understand that thieves are interested in a car?




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It was revealed which Chinese models were hidden under the Avtotor brand 12:26 - Social Bites

The Kaliningrad Avtotor plant began selling Chinese JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation) cars under its own AmberTruck brand. In this respect reports Automatic Mail.Ru. Three models in total will be offered for sale. It is stated that dealers will offer the JMC Vigus pickup truck for sale. The...

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It was revealed which Chinese models were hidden under the Avtotor brand 12:26​

ByANIKA
February 13, 2024

The Kaliningrad Avtotor plant began selling Chinese JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation) cars under its own AmberTruck brand. In this respect reports Automatic Mail.Ru. Three models in total will be offered for sale.
It is stated that dealers will offer the JMC Vigus pickup truck for sale. The cars are equipped with a 128 hp diesel engine. It is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The body length is 5345 mm and the wheelbase is 3085 mm.
The second model was the JMC Carrying truck with a gross weight of 3.5 and 5 tons. The car is equipped with a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine producing 109 hp. The third model is the heavier JMC Conquer truck with a gross weight of 9.4 tonnes. It received a 2.9-liter turbodiesel with 156 hp.
The trademark was registered in January 2024. Ambertruck trucks can be equipped with a variety of add-ons, including flatbed pickups, pickup trucks, garbage trucks, tow trucks and others.
Production of JMC cars in Kaliningrad started In the summer of 2023. Jiangling Motors Corporation was founded in 1993 and is known for manufacturing Ford and Isuzu cars in China.
Previously reportedThe BAIC BJ40 diesel SUV will appear in Russia in the spring of 2024.




Source: Gazeta

 

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St. Hyundai automobile plant near St. Petersburg lost its name 12:51 - Social Bites

St. The former Hyundai automobile plant in St. Petersburg was renamed AGR Automobile Plant. In this respect reports TASS. The general director of the AGR Automobile Plant is Alexey Kalitsev. He previously held senior positions at Hyundai Motor CIS and was responsible for the development strategy...

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St. Hyundai automobile plant near St. Petersburg lost its name 12:51​

ByANIKA
February 13, 2024

St. The former Hyundai automobile plant in St. Petersburg was renamed AGR Automobile Plant. In this respect reports TASS.

The general director of the AGR Automobile Plant is Alexey Kalitsev. He previously held senior positions at Hyundai Motor CIS and was responsible for the development strategy of the Hyundai and Genesis brands in Russia.

In January 2024 it became: knownSt. That the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg came under the control of its new owner. The company was acquired by the Russian company Art-Finance, the parent company of AGR LLC. AGR also owns the former Kaluga plant of the German concern Volkswagen.

The Hyundai factory in Russia started producing cars in 2010, its production capacity is 200 thousand cars per year. In March 2022, the company suspended its operations. Before the suspension, the Hyundai Solaris and Creta, as well as the Kia Rio X, were produced here.

Previously reportedThe automaker said HiPhi may go bankrupt due to financial problems.

 

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The price of Aurus Senat has doubled since the start of sales 15:35 - Social Bites

Sales of Aurus Senat 2024 premium sedans have started in Russia. In this respect reports Motor.ru with a link to the website of the Avilon dealer holding. Prices start from 41 million rubles. All 2024 Aurus Senats are finished in black with a light-colored leather interior. The cars are equipped…

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The price of Aurus Senat has doubled since the start of sales 15:35​

ByANIKA
February 13, 2024

Sales of Aurus Senat 2024 premium sedans have started in Russia. In this respect reports Motor.ru with a link to the website of the Avilon dealer holding. Prices start from 41 million rubles.

All 2024 Aurus Senats are finished in black with a light-colored leather interior. The cars are equipped with a 598 hp hybrid power plant, all-wheel drive system and automatic transmission. Additional options for cars include a crystal decanter with a tray, two glasses and double-layer curtains in the interior color.

Aurus Senat cars started to be produced in 2022. Then the model cost about 20 million rubles. Mass production of the extended version of the Aurus Senat could begin in 2025. A partition will be placed inside the cabin and there will be two separate seats at the back.

According to Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, production of the updated luxury Aurus Senat sedans in Russia is planned to start in May 2024. It is unknown what changes the model will receive.

Previously Russian President Vladimir Putin saidWhen Aurus cars got cheaper.

 

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Chinese cars that are profitable to resell have been identified 16:43 - Social Bites

In three years, the Kaiyi E5 model will become the leader in terms of residual value among Chinese cars in Russia. In this respect reports Telegram channel of the National Agency for Industrial Information (NAPI). The residual value was calculated from the estimated price of a new passenger car...

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Chinese cars that are profitable to resell have been identified 16:43​

ByANIKA
February 13, 2024

In three years, the Kaiyi E5 model will become the leader in terms of residual value among Chinese cars in Russia. In this respect reports Telegram channel of the National Agency for Industrial Information (NAPI).
The residual value was calculated from the estimated price of a new passenger car among six models. So, three years after purchase, the Kaiyi E5 will retain 89.8% of the new car’s price, and after five years, it will retain 79%.
After five years, the Omoda C5 will retain the highest residual value of 83.9% among the models offered. Three years later, this figure will be 88.9 percent.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max crossover will retain 83.6% after three years and 75% after five years. These figures will be 86.6% and 80.2% respectively for the Changan Uni-K SUV, 81.8% and 74.5% for the Changan Uni-V liftback and 83.8% and 70.4% for the GAC GS8 model. .
Before that, experts from the Autostat agency determined Four-year passes with best residual value based on third quarter 2023 results.
So Hyundai Creta comes first. The residual value index of the model is 159.1%. This means that currently owners of these cars can sell them for an average of 1.5 times more than the price at which they bought them new 4 years ago (in the third quarter of 2019). Second place was taken by the Chinese crossover Chery Tiggo 4 (158.8%). Renault Duster ranks third (157.4%).
According to this researchThe main advantage of modern Chinese cars over their competitors, carried out by Avto.ru Business, is their rich equipment.
Thus, the most “generous” Chinese crossover in terms of basic options was the Haval Jolion in the Premium configuration, the “poorest” was the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in the Travel version. They have 67 and 51 main options respectively. It is stated that crossovers from China occupy 24% of the Russian market. At the same time, the share of Chinese cars in the Russian market is 61 percent.
Previously reportedIn January, supplies of five Chinese car models to Russia were stopped.




Source: Gazeta

 

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Chery released a picture of a new crossover for Russia 17:26 - Social Bites

Chinese company Chery will introduce a new product to the Russian market. About this company reported On your Telegram channel. The published photo shows the Tiggo 4 Pro crossover and the text "Coming Soon". In 2023, the car was updated and some changes were made to the appearance and interior.…

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Chery released a picture of a new crossover for Russia 17:26​

ByANIKA
February 13, 2024

Chinese company Chery will introduce a new product to the Russian market. About this company reported On your Telegram channel. The published photo shows the Tiggo 4 Pro crossover and the text “Coming Soon”.
In 2023, the car was updated and some changes were made to the appearance and interior. The redesigned Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has lost the red decorative elements on the front bumper and under the doors. Wheels with a redesigned design also appeared. The interior has new upholstery.
The current Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is offered in Russia with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine (113 hp) combined with a manual transmission or CVT. In the two most equipped versions, crossovers received a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine (147 hp). .) and a shifter. It is not stated with which power units the new product will be introduced to the market.
According to this researchThe main advantage of modern Chinese cars over their competitors, carried out by Avto.ru Business, is their rich equipment.
Thus, the most “generous” Chinese crossover in terms of basic options was the Haval Jolion in the Premium configuration, the “poorest” was the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in the Travel version. They have 67 and 51 main options respectively. It is stated that crossovers from China occupy 24% of the Russian market. At the same time, the share of Chinese cars in the Russian market is 61 percent.
Previously reportedIn January, supplies of five Chinese car models to Russia were stopped.




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Car shipments to Russia via EAEU countries will be limited

Governments of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU; includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan) should ensure the creation and application of a unified risk management system (RMS) in their countries by 1 April 2024. This is stated in the draft order on...

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Car shipments to Russia via EAEU countries will be limited​

Governments of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU; includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan) should ensure the creation and application of a unified risk management system (RMS) in their countries by 1 April 2024. This is stated in the draft order on the results of the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council (EIC), the newspaper "Vedomosti".
The risk management system will increase the transparency of import flows and, first of all, car deliveries. The unified risk management system will create a profile for each risk of goods, and if, for example, it turns out that the price of an imported car is less than the price specified in the profile, all customs authorities of the EAEU will have to start checks, explains Nariner Beglyarova, managing partner of Sona Private Consulting.
The EAEU countries at the end of 2023 took the fifth part in the volume of imports of new passenger cars in Russia, experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK"*. Thus, out of 707 thousand cars imported into the country 8% went to Kyrgyzstan, 6% - to Kazakhstan, 2% - to Belarus and 1% - to Armenia. The largest supplier of new cars is China with a share of about 80%.

 

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Sollers will invest more than 5.5 billion rubles in projects in Ulyanovsk region for two years

The company Sollers in the next two years plans to invest more than 5.5 billion rubles in projects in Ulyanovsk region. This was announced in Telegram-channel by governor of region Alexei Russkikh, recalling that in 2023 production of Sollers Argo commercial vehicles began at the UAZ industrial...

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Sollers will invest more than 5.5 billion rubles in projects in Ulyanovsk region for two years​

13.02.24

The company Sollers in the next two years plans to invest more than 5.5 billion rubles in projects in Ulyanovsk region. This was announced in Telegram-channel by governor of region Alexei Russkikh, recalling that in 2023 production of Sollers Argo commercial vehicles began at the UAZ industrial site. "This year we expect to launch production of safety system components," he added.
According to the press service of the government of the Ulyanovsk region, in 2023 the amount of funds invested by PJSC Sollers in the creation of new and modernisation of existing production facilities, 1.5 times more than in 2022.
Recall that in November 2023, Sollers Group and Ulyanovsk region signed an agreement to support the implementation of project for production of safety system components in the UAZ Industrial Park until 2026. The company's investments at the first stage will be 1.5 billion rubles. The production site is planned to produce airbags, steering wheels, seat belts and electronic control units for safety systems. The production of these components is planned to be launched in the first quarter of 2025.
As noted, the level of product localization will be very high, including the localization of magnesium alloys, which has never been done in Russia before. The company will supply products to a number of automotive plants that are already operating and will also be localized in Russia.

 

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The secondary market of trucks grew by 16% in 2023

According to AUTOSTAT agency, the Russian market volume of used trucks in 2023 totaled 225.6 thousand vehicles. This is 16% more than a year earlier. A little more than a quarter of this volume (25.5%) belonged to the domestic brand KAMAZ, which corresponds to 57.5 thousand sold used vehicles.

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The secondary market of trucks grew by 16% in 2023​

According to AUTOSTAT agency, the Russian market volume of used trucks in 2023 totaled 225.6 thousand vehicles. This is 16% more than a year earlier. A little more than a quarter of this volume (25.5%) belonged to the domestic brand KAMAZ, which corresponds to 57.5 thousand sold used vehicles.
The second place, with a threefold lag behind the leader, is occupied by another Russian brand - GAZ (19.5 thousand vehicles). Belarusian MAZ (15.9 thousand vehicles), Swedish Volvo (15.2 thousand vehicles) and German MAN (13.4 thousand vehicles) are also among the top five most popular brands on the market of used trucks.
These five brands own more than half (54%) of the market. As for the most popular models on the secondary market of trucks, in 2023, the leadership is retained by Volvo FH with an indicator of 9.7 thousand vehicles. It is followed by KAMAZ 65115 (8.3 thousand vehicles), and the third position is occupied by DAF Trucks XF Series (6.8 thousand vehicles).
In addition, Mercedes-Benz Actros (6.7 thousand p vehicles) and KAMAZ 43118 (5.7 thousand vehicles) are also in the top-5.

 

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The number of LCV dealers in Russia has decreased by almost 400 centres for the year

At the end of January 2024 in our country there are 1115 official dealer centres* for sale and service of light commercial vehicles. Such data were obtained by experts of

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The number of LCV dealers in Russia has decreased by almost 400 centres for the year​

At the end of January 2024 in our country there are 1115 official dealer centres* for sale and service of light commercial vehicles. Such data were obtained by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency in the course of preparation of the review "Dealer networks. Monitoring of dealer contracts for light commercial vehicles". Experts note that for the year this indicator has decreased by 388. Recall that in January last year there were 1503 LCV dealers in the Russian Federation.
The general decrease in the number of dealerships is due to the fact that during the year 524 existing contracts were terminated, and new ones were concluded - 136. Many LCV dealers that "closed" during this period now provide only service. Renault company had the most of them - as a result of leaving the Russian market all 120 dealers of the French brand became service partners. Hyundai has 108 fewer dealers (96 of them perform only service functions), Isuzu - 47, Volkswagen - 32, Peugeot - 26, Mercedes-Benz - 25, Citroen - 21, Opel - 14.
At the same time, even against the background of such a negative trend, there are some companies that have increased the number of LCV dealers since the beginning of this year. First of all, it refers to the Chinese brand Foton - it has 44 more dealerships during the year. At the recent market newcomer - domestic Sollers - the total number of dealers increased by 13, and at GAZ and AVTOVAZ - by 8 and 3, respectively. Experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency believe that in the coming months the number of LCV dealerships will grow, as new players are expected to enter this market segment, primarily from China (Forland, JMC and others).
In this regard, we should also mention domestic KAMAZ, which has launched sales of Compass model, which also has a light commercial version. And some LCV manufacturers already operating in our market are relaunching their dealer networks, for example, Dongfeng and Foton.
* Excluding individual service centres.

 

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In January, the Russian car market ranked fifth in Europe

The Russian car market, which in January 2024 slightly slowed down its growth rates, nevertheless retained the fifth place in the European championship. According to the data obtained by the agency

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In January, the Russian car market ranked fifth in Europe​

The Russian car market, which in January 2024 slightly slowed down its growth rates, nevertheless retained the fifth place in the European championship. According to the data obtained by the agency "AUTOSTAT" in the national associations of automakers in Europe, the leader in car sales in the first month of 2024 was Germany, where 213,553 cars were sold (+19.1%).
As noted in the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), the high positive dynamics is largely due to the low base of last year, and the current result is still 20% below the level of "pre-pandemic" 2019. Second place among the largest European car markets went to UK with 142,876 vehicles (+8.2%). As noted in the British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Motor Dealers (SMMT), this is the best result for January since 2020, and the positive trend has been recorded for 18 consecutive months. Italy was third with 141,956 cars sold (+10.6%).
Then comes France, whose dealers sold 122,285 cars (+9.2%). If Russia is taken into account when considering the European car market, our country took the fifth line of the European rating. According to the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "*, the passenger car market volume in Russia in January totaled 80,212 vehicles (+77.3%). We should also add that the Spanish car market in the first month of 2024 grew by 7.3% to 68,685 cars.
As noted in the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Cars and Trucks (ANFAC), the positive result was provided exclusively by corporate buyers who increased purchases by 90%, while in the segment of retail sales recorded a decrease in demand.

 

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AVTOVAZ showed pre- serial LADA Niva Sport

AVTOVAZ at the festival of speed on ice

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AVTOVAZ showed pre- serial LADA Niva Sport​

13.02.24

AVTOVAZ at the festival of speed on ice "Zhigulevskaya Milya 2024" showed pre-serial LADA Niva Sport, small-scale production of which should start at the facilities of the subsidiary "LADA Sport" by the end of this year. As it became known to the portal "Auto.ru", the sporty SUV received a redesigned exterior and interior, a more powerful engine and a number of other improvements.
So, to install larger wheels, the sporty "Niva" has trimmed fenders - in the spirit of the all-terrain vehicle Bronto, closing the arches with plastic covers. Besides, the bonnet of LADA Niva Sport is equipped with an air intake, a snorkel is installed, and disc brakes have appeared behind. Under the bonnet of LADA Niva Sport the place of 1,7-litre 83-horsepower atmospheric engine was taken by 1,6-litre 122-horsepower (when using AI-95 petrol) from Granta Sport.
This engine differs from the usual VAZ sixteen-valve engine by other intake and exhaust systems and shafts. Instead of the scheme with a cardan on the crosses, rod drives are used. In the interior with red stitching the gearbox selector and transfer case control mechanism are replaced: instead of two levers there is one - as on Niva Travel. Also, the interior of LADA Niva Sport is distinguished by seats with improved side support and inscriptions Lada Sport.
As the president of AVTOVAZ Maxim Sokolov reported earlier, in 2025 AVTOVAZ will start equipping LADA Niva Travel and Niva Legend SUVs with a new 1.8 litre engine. However, whether it will be the recently introduced 1.8 EVO engine, he did not mention.

 

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AvtoVAZ presented the pre-production version of the new LADA Niva Sport - NAPI

NAPI AvtoVAZ presented the pre-production version of the new LADA Niva Sport AvtoVAZ showed a pre-production version of the new LADA Niva Sport. The sports SUV received a redesigned exterior and interior, a more powerful engine and a number of other improvements.

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13/02/2024
AVTOVAZ PRESENTED THE PRE-PRODUCTION VERSION OF THE NEW LADA NIVA SPORT
AvtoVAZ showed a pre-production version of the new LADA Niva Sport. The sports SUV received a redesigned exterior and interior, a more powerful engine and a number of other improvements.
The power unit of the novelty is represented by a 16-valve 1.6-liter 118-HP engine from LADA Granta Sport, which replaced the standard 83-HP air breather engine displacement of 1.7 liters.
There are also two transmission levers instead of three installed in the cabin, unlike the basic version of Niva Legend. Thus, Niva Sport is equipped with a single lever for controlling the transfer case and locking the differential according to the principle already implemented for LADA Niva Travel.

 

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The new LADA Granta Club will be offered to Russian customers - NAPI

NAPI The new LADA Granta Club will be offered to Russian customers AvtoVAZ has decided to send new LADA Granta Club cars equipped with a media system to dealers

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13/02/2024
THE NEW LADA GRANTA CLUB WILL BE OFFERED TO RUSSIAN CUSTOMERS
AvtoVAZ has decided to send new LADA Granta Club cars equipped with a media system to dealers.
According to insiders, the novelty equipment includes the Enjoy multimedia system with a touchscreen display, air conditioner, rear parking sensors, as well as front seat and windshield heaters. Also, judging by the appearance of the steering wheel, such a car does not have airbags.
LADA Granta Club cars have already begun to arrive to dealerships, however, information about their cost has not yet been provided.

 

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Restoration of rare ZIL bus completed in Moscow 16:52 - Social Bites

The restoration of the ZIL-127 intercity bus has been completed in Moscow, its presentation will be held at VDNKh in the Special Purpose Garage (GON) Museum. In this respect reports Telegram channel “Retrobus: direct injection”. ZIL-127 buses were produced in Moscow from 1955 to 1961, a total of...

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Restoration of rare ZIL bus completed in Moscow 16:52​

ByANIKA
February 11, 2024

The restoration of the ZIL-127 intercity bus has been completed in Moscow, its presentation will be held at VDNKh in the Special Purpose Garage (GON) Museum. In this respect reports Telegram channel “Retrobus: direct injection”.
ZIL-127 buses were produced in Moscow from 1955 to 1961, a total of 851 vehicles were collected. They were used on intercity routes. The cabin has 32 soft seats for passengers. YaAZ diesel engine with a displacement of seven liters and a power of 180 hp. mounted at the rear. The transmission is a four-speed manual. The bus covering is made of aluminum sheets.
As of 2024, four examples are known to have survived. One of the particularly operational ZIL-127s was preserved in Tallinn.
It was previously known that there was a passenger bus in Chelyabinsk burned on the territory of the park.




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