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AVTOVAZ in March showed the best sales result for the last 11 years​


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In March, AVTOVAZ in the Russian market sold 42840 cars and light commercial vehicles LADA - 83.6% more than a year before. As noted, this is the best sales result for the last 11 years. According to the results of the first three months of 2024, Russian LADA dealers sold 91 563 cars, which is 42.5% higher than the figure for the same period last year, the press service of the automaker reports.
The bestseller of AVTOVAZ in March remains LADA Granta, which was chosen by 20 412 buyers (+25.6%). The second place is occupied by the flagship LADA Vesta, whose sales amounted to 11 703 cars against 254 cars a year before. As noted, this is a record figure for the LADA Vesta NG since its launch. Sales of the family of SUVs LADA Niva Legend and Niva Travel grew by 56% to 10 028 vehicles.
According to AVTOVAZ President Maxim Sokolov, the company continues to fulfill the 2024 production plan, which was approved by the Board of Directors. In the first quarter of 2024, car production in Togliatti increased by more than 70% and amounted to almost 116 thousand cars. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in March, AVTOVAZ began sales of LADA Vesta cars equipped with a new powertrain - a modernized 1.8 EVO engine (122 hp) and automatic transmission.
The cost of LADA Vesta with 1.8 EVO AT starts from 1 million 588 thousand 900 rubles (sedan in Comfort configuration). The new powertrain is installed on all models of the family: sedan, sedan Cross, SW and SW Cross.
 

Forthing T5 EVO crossover will get three variants of appearance in Russia​


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Forthing T5 EVO crossover will get three exterior design variants in the Russian market in 2024. Adjustment of appearance will affect the bumpers, sills and grille, which are interchangeable elements, so these changes will not affect the delivery time of spare parts, according to the press service of IXEN Motors Rus, the official distributor of Forthing brand in Russia.
The first exterior variant is the classic one, which is already available in 35 IXEN dealer centers in Russia. The second exterior variant offers an enlarged front bumper spoiler and bright color accents of contrasting color. This appearance, among other things, optimizes the movement of air flows, providing a more stable movement on the highway. The third variant of the Forthing T5 EVO dodger is characterized by a huge grille and aggressive bumpers.
In addition, Forthing T5 EVO will have another interior hue to complement the currently available black and red interior options. The new variant will offer sand-colored eco-leather trim on the seats and door cards. It is also worth noting the redesigned shape of the seats with an integrated headrest and pronounced side rests. Previously, this solution was used only in the Forthing T5 EVO variant with a hybrid powertrain. Forthing T5 EVO crossover, which is developed on the modular architecture EMA, has the following dimensions: 4 565 mm in length, 1 860 mm in width and 1 690 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2 715 mm.
The cabin features a single cluster of two screens with a fully Russified multimedia system. Forthing T5 EVO crossovers produced in Russia are also equipped with heated steering wheel and windshield. Under the bonnet of Forthing T5 EVO is installed 1.5-liter turbo engine with an output of 197 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed "robot" from the world manufacturer Magna. The crossover accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.5 sec. Its fuel consumption is 6.6 liters / 100 km in the mixed cycle.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the crossover Forthing T5 EVO in 2024 will receive all-wheel drive modification, designed specifically for the Russian market.
 

Sales of the new crossover Haval H3 in Russia were announced​


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Chinese automobile concern Great Wall Motor expands Haval model range in Russia with one more new crossover - Haval H3. The start of sales of the novelty will be held in the second quarter of 2024, according to the press service of the automaker. The new Haval H3 will be available in the Russian market with two types of drive - front and all-wheel drive and a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The front-wheel drive version will be available with 143 hp and 210 Nm of torque, while the all-wheel drive version will have a 177 hp engine with 270 Nm of torque.
The car will be equipped with a 7-speed robotized transmission. The front suspension is of the McPherson type, the rear suspension is independent multilink. The length of the crossover Haval H3 is just over 4.5 meters. Ground clearance is 196 mm, and the entry and exit angles are 24 and 26 degrees, respectively. The exterior of Haval H3 is distinguished by a massive two-level grille, 18-inch disks, large square mirrors, plastic dodger elements, decorative square overlay on the fifth door, as well as fully LED optics. Four color options will be available for the body.
The car's equipment includes a wide range of options, from a full winter package to seat memory function. In addition - review cameras in front, sides and rear, as well as such driver assistants as adaptive cruise control, lane control, "transparent hood" projection function, etc. Haval H3 has a stereo system with 4D effect: 16 speakers are located in all parts of the cabin, including the ceiling space.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in March, the company Haval opened an engine plant in the Tula region. The planned production capacity of the new enterprise is more than 100 thousand vehicles per year. Production of two types of 1.5-liter and 2-liter engines, which are installed on most Haval cars, will be carried out in full cycle mode.
 

Compass 9 truck has received new diesel engine​


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Trax Vostok Rus has introduced a new diesel engine for the Compass 9 model, which will be available as an alternative to the Cummins engine. The novelty will go on sale by the end of the second quarter of 2024. According to the automaker's press service, Trax Vostok Rus plant has started production of the Compass 9 chassis with a 3.76-liter KAMAZ 590 diesel engine in parallel with the Cummins engine. Engine power is 143 hp at 2600 rpm and maximum torque is 500 Nm at 1300-1800 rpm.
Modernization of models with the new KAMAZ 590 engine also applies to a new air conditioner control unit and a multimedia system with a 2 Din screen with rear parktronics and with the ability to connect a rearview camera. Also, Compass 9 with KAMAZ 590 engine will receive a rear axle stabilizer. As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, Trax Vostok Rus plans to introduce Compass 3, the final model of Compass lineup, in 2025.
At present, the prototype of a lighter model "Compass 3" in the segment of 2.5 - 3.5 tons, designed for delivery work in urban areas and suburbs, is being finalized. As noted, due to the small dimensions and narrow cabin without a sleeping place, the truck will have high maneuverability.
Recall, production and sales of a new medium-duty family of trucks "Compass", which is built using the component base of the Chinese truck JAC N-series, began in April 2022. The project started with two models: Compass-9 with GVW of 9.5 tons and Compass-12 with GVW of 11.99 tons.
 

Sales of new passenger cars in March returned to the pre-crisis level​


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In March 2024, 146.5 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Russia, according to the experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and its own segmentation. The volume of the Russian car market in March is 41% more than a month earlier.
If we compare it with the level of a year ago (March 2023), it is 2.1 times higher. Moreover, the achieved result is the maximum monthly result since May 2021. In other words, in March, passenger car sales returned to the pre-crisis level. About half (48.4%) of the cars sold in the first spring month belonged to three brands. The market leader remains domestic LADA, which in March amounted to almost 40 thousand vehicles, which slightly exceeds 27%.
Chinese brands Haval and Geely (16 thousand and 15 thousand vehicles, respectively) also crossed the 10% mark. LADA Granta remains the leader among the models, which sold 18.7 thousand vehicles in early spring. Next is LADA Vesta (11.2 thousand vehicles), and the best foreign car once again became a crossover Haval Jolion (6.4 thousand vehicles).
 

The best-selling crossovers and SUVs in March 2024 have been announced​


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The best-seller in the SUV segment in the Russian market in March 2024 was a compact crossover Haval Jolion. Last month, sales of this model increased by 92% and amounted to 6,387 cars, according to the experts of AUTOSTAT agency with reference to the data of PPK* and taking into account its own segmentation.
The second place in the rating of the most popular crossovers and SUVs was taken by LADA Niva Travel with 5,213 cars (+30.8%). The third result was shown by Geely Monjaro - 5,175 cars, against 170 vehicles a year before.
Then Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max comes, which found 5151 owners (3.2 –fold growth). LADA Niva Legend, which sold 4772 vehicles (+76.6%), closes the top five this time. OMODA C5 (3,761 vehicles, +57%), Haval M6 (3,468 vehicles), Chery Tiggo 4 PRO (3,241 vehicles, +40.4%), Changan CS55 Plus (2,859 vehicles) and Geely Coolray (2,804 vehicles, +2.5%) are also among the top 10 most popular SUV models in March.
 

Sales of the new crossover Haval H3 in Russia were announced​


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Chinese automobile concern Great Wall Motor expands Haval model range in Russia with one more new crossover - Haval H3. The start of sales of the novelty will be held in the second quarter of 2024, according to the press service of the automaker. The new Haval H3 will be available in the Russian market with two types of drive - front and all-wheel drive and a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The front-wheel drive version will be available with 143 hp and 210 Nm of torque, while the all-wheel drive version will have a 177 hp engine with 270 Nm of torque.
The car will be equipped with a 7-speed robotized transmission. The front suspension is of the McPherson type, the rear suspension is independent multilink. The length of the crossover Haval H3 is just over 4.5 meters. Ground clearance is 196 mm, and the entry and exit angles are 24 and 26 degrees, respectively. The exterior of Haval H3 is distinguished by a massive two-level grille, 18-inch disks, large square mirrors, plastic dodger elements, decorative square overlay on the fifth door, as well as fully LED optics. Four color options will be available for the body.
The car's equipment includes a wide range of options, from a full winter package to seat memory function. In addition - review cameras in front, sides and rear, as well as such driver assistants as adaptive cruise control, lane control, "transparent hood" projection function, etc. Haval H3 has a stereo system with 4D effect: 16 speakers are located in all parts of the cabin, including the ceiling space.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in March, the company Haval opened an engine plant in the Tula region. The planned production capacity of the new enterprise is more than 100 thousand vehicles per year. Production of two types of 1.5-liter and 2-liter engines, which are installed on most Haval cars, will be carried out in full cycle mode.

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Haval H3: первое знакомство с новым кроссовером для российских автолюбителей​


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The most popular imported crossovers in Russia have been announced 19:26​


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April 4, 2024

In March 2024, the highest number of Geely Monjaro crossovers were imported to our country. In this respect reports analytical agency “Avtostat”.
Thus, in the first month of spring, 6.4 thousand Geely Monjaro crossovers were imported to Russia. In second place in this indicator is occupied by Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max – 5.2 thousand cars. Third place went to Chery Tiggo 4 PRO with 5 thousand vehicles.
OMODA C5 came next with 2.9 thousand vehicles, while Haval Jolion completed the top five with 2.7 thousand vehicles. It is worth noting that the production of the last model was also organized at the Haval factory in the Tula region.
It was noted that 87.4 thousand new passenger cars were imported to Russia from abroad as of the end of March 2024, the highest figure since 2022.
Before that, it was known that the French brand Renault presented an updated Captur crossover.
The car has new headlights, bumper, hood and logo. The cabin features a new multimedia system with a 10.4-inch screen (previously 10.25 inches). The finish does not contain chrome and leather; The latter material has been replaced with a material made from recycled materials and renewable resources such as hemp.
Previously reportedThat the Mitsubishi concern refused contracted assembly in Russia at the PSMA Russian plant in Kaluga.




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Chinese MG Cyberster roadster enters the Russian market for the first time 20:14​


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ByANIKA
April 4, 2024

The presentation of the Chinese MG Cyberster roadster will be held in Russia in April 2024. This was reported by the press service of the brand’s distributor in Russia.
The SAIC Advanced Design Center studio team in London worked on the car’s exterior. The length of the car is 4535 mm and the wheelbase is 2690 mm. The new roadster is larger in size than models such as the Jaguar F-Type, Mazda MX-5 and BMW Z4.
The MG Cyberster has a two-seat interior, folding sunroof and liftable doors like the Lamborghini models. The sunroof can be opened in 10 seconds at speeds below 50 km/h.
Three modifications are offered in China, two of them are rear-wheel drive – with engines producing 314 hp. or 340 hp The top model is the twin-motor all-wheel drive version with 544 hp: the front engine produces 204 hp, the rear engine 340 hp.
The cost of MG Cyberster in China is 319.8 thousand yuan (about 4.06 million rubles at the exchange rate at the time of publication). The cost of the car in the Russian market was not reported.
It happened before that knownIt is stated that Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD plans to introduce a new pickup truck that will compete with the Toyota Hilux model soon. The length of the new pickup will be 5325 mm and the wheelbase will be 3085 mm. The car will have a frame structure and will externally resemble the Ford F-150 model.
Previously reportedThat the Mitsubishi concern refused contracted assembly in Russia at the PSMA Russian plant in Kaluga.




Source: Gazeta
 

Mitsubishi rejects assembly contract in Russia and leaves factory in Kaluga 04/04/2024, 17:06​


Anika
ByANIKA
April 4, 2024

Mitsubishi’s Russian representative office terminated the agreement on the contractual assembly of SUVs at the PSMA Russian plant near Kaluga. In this respect reports interfax.ru.
“The parties signed an agreement on the termination of previously existing agreements, within the framework of which Mitsubishi’s subsidiary agreed to pay compensation to the plant in the amount of 2.946 billion rubles. “In fact, the payment was made in January 2024.”
The automobile factory PSMA Rus LLC has been idle since April 2022. The company produced cars in a full cycle. Minivans, compact vans and commercial vehicles from Peugeot, Opel and Citroen (including the European market) and Mitsubishi have rolled off the assembly line.
Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region in December 2023 statedHe said the Automobile Technologies company will start producing crossovers at the facility. It is planned to assemble a pilot batch of 48 vehicles by the end of 2023. Mass production of the machines will start in 2024.
Previously AppearedWhen will UAZ Patriot receive a new modification.




Source: Gazeta
 

Chinese MG Cyberster roadster enters the Russian market for the first time 20:14​


Anika
ByANIKA
April 4, 2024

The presentation of the Chinese MG Cyberster roadster will be held in Russia in April 2024. This was reported by the press service of the brand’s distributor in Russia.
The SAIC Advanced Design Center studio team in London worked on the car’s exterior. The length of the car is 4535 mm and the wheelbase is 2690 mm. The new roadster is larger in size than models such as the Jaguar F-Type, Mazda MX-5 and BMW Z4.
The MG Cyberster has a two-seat interior, folding sunroof and liftable doors like the Lamborghini models. The sunroof can be opened in 10 seconds at speeds below 50 km/h.
Three modifications are offered in China, two of them are rear-wheel drive – with engines producing 314 hp. or 340 hp The top model is the twin-motor all-wheel drive version with 544 hp: the front engine produces 204 hp, the rear engine 340 hp.
The cost of MG Cyberster in China is 319.8 thousand yuan (about 4.06 million rubles at the exchange rate at the time of publication). The cost of the car in the Russian market was not reported.
It happened before that knownIt is stated that Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD plans to introduce a new pickup truck that will compete with the Toyota Hilux model soon. The length of the new pickup will be 5325 mm and the wheelbase will be 3085 mm. The car will have a frame structure and will externally resemble the Ford F-150 model.
Previously reportedThat the Mitsubishi concern refused contracted assembly in Russia at the PSMA Russian plant in Kaluga.




Source: Gazeta

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Forthing T5 EVO crossover will get three variants of appearance in Russia​


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Forthing T5 EVO crossover will get three exterior design variants in the Russian market in 2024. Adjustment of appearance will affect the bumpers, sills and grille, which are interchangeable elements, so these changes will not affect the delivery time of spare parts, according to the press service of IXEN Motors Rus, the official distributor of Forthing brand in Russia.
The first exterior variant is the classic one, which is already available in 35 IXEN dealer centers in Russia. The second exterior variant offers an enlarged front bumper spoiler and bright color accents of contrasting color. This appearance, among other things, optimizes the movement of air flows, providing a more stable movement on the highway. The third variant of the Forthing T5 EVO dodger is characterized by a huge grille and aggressive bumpers.
In addition, Forthing T5 EVO will have another interior hue to complement the currently available black and red interior options. The new variant will offer sand-colored eco-leather trim on the seats and door cards. It is also worth noting the redesigned shape of the seats with an integrated headrest and pronounced side rests. Previously, this solution was used only in the Forthing T5 EVO variant with a hybrid powertrain. Forthing T5 EVO crossover, which is developed on the modular architecture EMA, has the following dimensions: 4 565 mm in length, 1 860 mm in width and 1 690 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2 715 mm.
The cabin features a single cluster of two screens with a fully Russified multimedia system. Forthing T5 EVO crossovers produced in Russia are also equipped with heated steering wheel and windshield. Under the bonnet of Forthing T5 EVO is installed 1.5-liter turbo engine with an output of 197 hp, which works in combination with a 7-speed "robot" from the world manufacturer Magna. The crossover accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.5 sec. Its fuel consumption is 6.6 liters / 100 km in the mixed cycle.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", the crossover Forthing T5 EVO in 2024 will receive all-wheel drive modification, designed specifically for the Russian market.

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LADA Vesta with autopilot is being tested in Russia​


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FGUP "NAMI" is testing unmanned technologies using LADA Vesta car on public roads and at the test site. This was reported to the agency "TASS" by Denis Yendachev, Executive Director for Information and Intelligent Systems of FSUE "NAMI". According to him, the system of automatic car control, which is being tested by scientists, shows stability in operation, successfully performing the movement in unmanned mode in the urban flow.
"Such systems, which are being developed by Russian scientists, will reduce the cost of transporting passengers in taxis and make freight transport cheaper. I am sure that such technologies will be actively used by most car manufacturers in the near future," said Denis Yendachev. In Russia, unmanned technology in cars is being tested by Yandex at Innopolis (SEZ in Tatarstan) and at the federal territory of Sirius. In addition, in the summer of 2023, the movement of unmanned trucks "KAMAZ" on the M-11 "Neva" motorway was launched.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", AVTOVAZ has started testing the first driving prototypes of the future crossover, which is based on the chassis, motors and aggregates of LADA Vesta model. "We have really started to create a crossover on the Vesta platform. We will position it in the B+ segment. But for now, we are not announcing the launch dates for this car. We have already got the design worked out, it is on approval. We are now at the stage of selecting suppliers. While "mules" are being tested, our developments on the Vesta platform, according to our standards - prototypes", said Oleg Grunenkov, Director of product programs and projects of AVTOVAZ.
According to him, now AVTOVAZ uses a new technology of production preparation and a lot of operations are performed with the help of computer modelling. All mock-ups are validated and adapted digitally, including such things as shocks, and so on.
 

Navigation from Yandex will appear in new Chery cars​


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Yandex and the Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile have signed a partnership agreement in Russia. As part of the cooperation, the automaker plans to use Yandex Maps API technologies in the development of its own navigation services for on-board computers of cars, according to the press service of Yandex.
For new models oriented at the Russian market, Chery is developing fully localized navigation based on NaviKit SDK from Yandex Maps API. The first car of the concern with navigation based on NaviKit SDK was the updated flagship SUV of premium class EXEED VX, sales of which started in Russia in December last year. In addition, updated versions of the LX and TXL crossovers will appear on the Russian market in spring 2024. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in March, Russian dealers Chery began sales of updated version of crossover Chery Tiggo 4 PRO 18 years edition, which is timed to the 18-year presence of the brand in the Russian market.
Also, in 2024, Chery plans to introduce an updated version of Tiggo 7 crossover in the Russian market. In addition, the flagship crossover Chery Tiggo 9 will reach our country in the second half of the year.
 

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