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Valdai 45 flagship tractor unit goes on sale​


This is one of the new generation of domestic Russian trucks built by GAZ. Powered by a 470 hp diesel. In fact, it is a license built version of Foton Auman.


Valdai 45 flagship tractor unit goes on sale


Sales of the Valdai 45 truck tractor, produced by Nizhny Novgorod Trucks at the Gorky Automobile Plant, have started in Russia. The vehicles themselves were provided by the Chinese partner Foton. The cost of "Valdai 45" is from 9.6 million rubles, and its direct competitor will be a tractor KAMAZ flagship series K5, writes the portal Quto.ru. "Valdai 45" is a tractor with 4x2 wheel arrangement is designed for long-distance transportation.
It is designed for operation as part of a road train with GVW up to 45 tons and is equipped with a 470 hp engine, robotized gearbox and pneumatic rear suspension. Two fuel tanks with a total capacity of 840 liters provide a range of up to 3000 km. The cabin with two sleeping shelves is mounted on a four-point air suspension and due to the almost flat floor is characterized by a large internal height of 190 cm (the engine cover rises only 5 cm). All wheels have disk brakes.
 
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Currently, about 60 Chinese brands are sold in Russia. In the near future, this number will surely increase as more automakers enter. For instance, SAIC is bringing MG over.


Almost 60 different Chinese brands are sold in Russia​

14.12.23
Almost 60 different Chinese brands are sold in Russia

Chinese brands are entering the Russian market more and more actively, and those that entered earlier continue to expand their model ranges. Experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency decided to calculate how many brands from China are already presented in our country, as well as the number of models offered by them. According to our data, this year 19 new Chinese brands have officially entered the Russian market - BAIC, Haima, Hongqi, Jetour, Kaiyi, Livan, Jetta, SWM, TANK, JAECOO, ORA, Wey, AITO, Forthing, Lixiang, Rising, Venucia, Voyah, Skywell.
These are those who have made official presentations, announced their intention to sell cars in Russia, opened sales in car dealerships (own or partner), started to form dealer networks and service centers. At that, for Haima it is not the first coming to Russia. Taking into account the Chinese brands that were officially represented in our country until 2023 (such as Haval, Chery, Geely and others; 16 in total), the total number of brands from China presented in Russia reaches 35. If we add those Chinese brands whose cars are sold unofficially (Zeekr, Avatr, BYD, Hiphi, Xpeng and others; more than 20 in total), we will get about 60 brands representing the Chinese car industry.
As for models, only officially operating Chinese brands in 2023 offered almost 100 new models to Russians. And taking into account the ones supplied with the help of parallel imports - the number of Chinese models offered to the market amounted to more than one hundred. And this is not the limit yet. Because Chinese automakers continue to enter our market and expand their presence here.
 
Moskvich 3e which is the electric version of Moksvich 3, itself a JAC JS4 built under license at the Moscow auto plant which was revived last year, is probably the first electric car built in Russia.


In 2023, more than 2 thousand Moskvich 3e electric cars will be sold​

14.12.23
In 2023, more than 2 thousand Moskvich 3e electric cars will be sold

Sales of electric crossovers Moskvich 3e by the end of 2023 will exceed 2 thousand units, said KAMAZ CEO Sergey Kogogin (the automaker is a technological partner and owner of 50% of the plant Moskvich). "If I say whether I am satisfied with the sales result - let's say our expectations were higher. But the main problem is that we only became eligible for subsidies for the electric car in the fourth quarter (the car was included in the state programs of preferential car loans and leasing). Before that, we had not signed the SPIC, and everything was delayed. But nevertheless, in any case, we will sell more than 2 thousand electric cars", - the agency "Prime" quotes the head of KAMAZ.
Currently, the cost of Moskvich 3e is 3 million 950 thousand rubles. According to the terms of the program of preferential car lending, the basic discount on the payment of the down payment on a loan for an electric car Moskvich 3e will be 25% (but not more than 625 thousand rubles). Moskvich electric cars can also be purchased at a discount (from 10% to 25%) under the preferential leasing program.
The front-wheel drive crossover is equipped with one electric motor with a capacity of 68 hp. The maximum speed of the car is 140 km/h. The electric car can drive 410 km on a single charge. The model has a fast charging function, which allows you to recharge the batteries from 30% to 80% in 45 minutes. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", by the end of 2023, the car plant Moskvich plans to produce about 27 thousand cars, including 4.2 thousand electric cars.
 
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This is to date the biggest crossover built in Russia. Assembly is done at Kaliningrad under license. It is about the size of a Jeep Grand Cherokee / Toyota Highlander / Honda Pilot.


Kaiyi unveiled X7 Kunlun crossover in Russia
15.12.23
Kaiyi unveiled X7 Kunlun crossover in Russia

Kaiyi has introduced in Russia a new mid-size crossover Kaiyi X7 Kunlun, which will go on sale in January 2024. Production of the novelty has recently started at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The model will be offered with two turbocharged engines: 1.6-liter with 186 hp or 2-liter with 238 hp. Both power units are combined with pre-selective robotized gearbox 7DCT, reports the press service of the automaker. Kaiyi X7 Kunlun crossover is built on the intelligent platform i-FA and has the following dimensions: 4,710 mm in length, 1,964 mm in width and 1,705 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,800 mm.
The exterior of the car is distinguished by hidden door handles, frameless grille, logo projection on the asphalt when opening the door, panoramic roof, LED optics and others. LED taillights echo the front lights with their shape, and in the center is the Kaiyi logo. Complementing the dynamic look of the crossover is a roof spoiler, four exhaust system pipes and a diffuser on the rear bumper. As for the interior, the central control area is located closer to the driver.
The engine start button and drive mode selection button are located on the steering wheel, and textured silver inserts have been added to the design of the doors and center panel. The Kaiyi X7 Kunlun comes with a 12.3-inch LCD dashboard as well as a 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system display. The car is equipped with two wireless charging slots for cell phones. The new Kaiyi X7 Kunlun will complement the brand's model lineup, which is currently represented in Russia by the Kaiyi E5 sedan, as well as the X3 and X3 Pro compact crossovers. Production of Kaiyi cars for the Russian market is
 
BAIC is a Chinese state owned automaker based in Beijing.


BAIC increased the warranty period up to 5 years for all models in Russia​

18.12.23
BAIC increased the warranty period up to 5 years for all models in Russia

BAIC company has updated the terms of warranty policy in Russia: now the warranty period for the main units and assemblies of the brand cars has been increased up to 5 years or 150 thousand kilometers of mileage, whichever comes first. The new conditions apply to all BAIC models purchased from December 1, 2023: BAIC U5 Plus sedan, BAIC X35, BAIC X7 and BAIC X55 crossovers, as well as BAIC BJ40 frame SUV.
Warranty service is carried out subject to compliance with the recommendations set out in the manual of the car, reports the press service of BAIC Rus. All BAIC models for the Russian market are produced at the plant Avtotor in Kaliningrad. In the first quarter of 2024 BAIC company plans to present in Russia a new frame SUV BJ60, prices for the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales.
As previously reported by AUTOSTAT, Avtotor together with "Gazprom Gazomotor Systems" company within the XII St. Petersburg International Gas Forum presented a version of BAIC U5 plus sedan with gas-cylinder equipment, produced in the pilot production mode. A pilot batch of 20 bi-fuel cars has been produced at Avtotor. Currently the process of certification of the production process is underway.
 
Hongqi is one of China's oldest brands dating back to 1958. It is a brand of the state owned First Auto Works.


Hongqi brand will have 20 dealers in Russia by the end of the year​

18.12.23
Hongqi brand will have 20 dealers in Russia by the end of the year

Premium car brand Hongqi continues to develop its dealer network in Russia. To date, it has increased to 15 official centers and will be expanded to 20 dealerships by the end of 2023, according to the press service of the distributor. At the first stage dealership centers were opened in the capital cities and the most economically developed regions, then it is planned to strengthen and expand the presence in the regions where the brand is already represented.
In the near future the network will be expanded to 30 dealerships. Recall, the premium brand Hongqi entered the Russian market in July 2023. To date, the Hongqi model lineup in Russia includes the flagship executive sedan H9, premium full-size electric crossover E-HS9, business class minivan HQ9, premium full-size crossover HS7, business sedan H5 and mid-size crossover HS5.
 
Lamborghini does not directly sell in Russia due to EU sanction but they sell to China which in turn sell to Russia as parallel import.


Lamborghini Urus leads the luxury car market in Russia for the third month in a row​

18.12.23
Lamborghini Urus leads the luxury car market in Russia for the third month in a row

At the end of November 2023, 32 new cars of the Luxury segment were sold in Russia. Despite the fact that this result is almost 1.5 times more than a year ago (22 vehicles), it is still inferior to the result of October (35 vehicles). This is reported by the experts of AUTOSTAT agency with reference to the data of JSC PPK * and taking into account its own market segmentation.
Experts also note that sales of new luxury cars in our country have been declining for the last seven months. Their best indicator this year was recorded in April (51 vehicles). Of the entire Luxury segment at the end of autumn, the most sold cars were Lamborghini and Bentley brands (9 vehicles each), which together accounted for 56%. Rolls-Royce was a little behind them - 7 sold vehicles.
Apart from them, 5 new cars of Maserati and 1 each of Aston Martin and Ferrari were sold. In the model ranking the leader for November was a crossover Lamborghini Urus with the result of 8 vehicles. At the same time, it is the best-selling luxury car in our country for the third month in a row. Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUVs (7 and 6 vehicles, respectively) are also in the top three.
In the first 11 months of 2023, 407 new luxury cars were sold in Russia, which is 29% more than in January-November last year.
 
JAC is a Chinese state owned automaker founded in 1964 based in Hefei. JAC already licenses production to the Moskvitch plant in Moscow.


JAC will bring four new models to Russia in 2024​

19.12.23
JAC will bring four new models to Russia in 2024

JAC Motors is planning to bring four new models to the Russian market in 2024. As the press-service of the brand informed AUTOSTAT agency, in the first quarter of the next year Russian dealers will have a pickup truck JAC T9, crossover JAC JS6 Hybrid will go on sale in the third quarter, and minivans JAC M4 and RF8 will reach our country in the second and fourth quarters respectively.
The configurations of these models for the Russian models are still in the formation stage. Recall that today the JAC model range in the Russian market includes liftback J7, mid-size crossover JS6 and compact JS3, pickup trucks T6 and T8 Pro, as well as an electric car iEV7S.
 

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