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It turns out that Lada Granta with CVT will appear at 10:45 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ will equip Lada Granta with CVT in 2024. In this respect he is writing "Auto Mail.ru" with reference to a source in the company. It is stated that Lada Granta will receive the WLY CVT18 shifter already installed on Vesta. However, the Granta will be paired with…

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It turns out that Lada Granta with CVT will appear at 10:45​

ByANIKA
April 10, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ will equip Lada Granta with CVT in 2024. In this respect he is writing “Auto Mail.ru” with reference to a source in the company.
It is stated that Lada Granta will receive the WLY CVT18 shifter already installed on Vesta. However, the Granta will be paired with a 16-valve 1.6-liter engine producing 98 hp instead of the Evo’s 1.8-liter engine producing 122 hp.
To increase reliability in the Russian version of the WLY CVT18, the oil volume was increased to 7.2 liters. An oil change is required after the first 30 thousand kilometers. The cost of Lada Granta with CVT is still unknown.
Before that in Russia started Sale of Lada Granta with automatic transmission. It is stated that automatic transmission is installed in sedan and liftback body types. The cost of the first version with automatic transmission is 1.17 million rubles, the second starts from 1.24 million rubles.
In the batch of Lada Granta there are about 5 thousand cars with Jatco automatic transmission. It will be released throughout the year. AvtoVAZ said that part of the Lada Granta with automatic transmission “will go to social services”, while the rest will be sent to retail. Previously, only 5-speed “mechanics” were used in the family’s cars.
The company has equipped the Lada Granta with a Jatco automatic transmission from existing stock. They were discovered during the reconstruction of the AvtoVAZ pilot production plant, for some time it was used as a warehouse.
Previous Lada cars were serious price dropped in the secondary market.





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Prices of Lada cars in the secondary market have dropped significantly 08:43 - Social Bites

In March 2024, the price of popular second-hand cars in Russia fell in the range of 5% to 18%. In this respect reports With reference to a study by TASS, Otkritie Bank and the Autohub company. “The price of the models Lada Granta (729 thousand rubles, -18.2% compared to February),…

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Prices of Lada cars in the secondary market have dropped significantly 08:43​

ByANIKA
April 10, 2024

In March 2024, the price of popular second-hand cars in Russia fell in the range of 5% to 18%. In this respect reports With reference to a study by TASS, Otkritie Bank and the Autohub company.
“The price of the models Lada Granta (729 thousand rubles, -18.2% compared to February), Lada Niva Legend (919 thousand rubles, -17%) and Lada Vesta (963 thousand rubles, -16%) fell more actively than others,” – says the message.
Cars showing double-digit price declines included Kia Rio (1.5 million rubles, -13%) and Hyundai Creta (2.1 million rubles, -12%).
According to the analysts who conducted the research, the reason for the price decrease is the stagnation in the second-hand car market caused by the automobile retail sector being saturated with new cars.
It happened before that knownIn March 2024, it was revealed that Russian residents mostly preferred the Kia brand when choosing a second-hand car.
Thus, Kia accounted for 14.1% of all sales. Hyundai cars come in second place (12.1%) and Lada cars come in third place (12%). Next come Nissan and Renault (6.2% and 6% respectively).
Previously in Russia named the most popular imported crossovers.





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It turns out how much Russians are willing to spend to buy a car 09:24 - Social Bites

The majority of Russians (88%) are considering buying a used car, the cost of which is on average 556 thousand rubles. In this respect reports TASS, with reference to the Sberstrakhovanie company, which surveyed 13 thousand people in 37 cities of Russia. “The majority of survey respondents plan...

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It turns out how much Russians are willing to spend to buy a car 09:24​

ByANIKA
April 10, 2024

The majority of Russians (88%) are considering buying a used car, the cost of which is on average 556 thousand rubles. In this respect reports TASS, with reference to the Sberstrakhovanie company, which surveyed 13 thousand people in 37 cities of Russia.
“The majority of survey respondents plan to purchase a used car. 12% of respondents are looking at new cars and are ready to spend significantly more (1.6 million rubles). The report states that overall, in 2024, Russians are ready to spend 1.1 million rubles on buying cars, which is 20 percent more than in 2023.
Mostly Russians prefer Lada, Toyota, Nissan and Renault cars. A large number of buyers choose a car based on price and quality.
It happened before that knownMarch 2024 saw prices for popular second-hand cars in Russia fall by between 5% and 18%. This is due to stagnation in the secondary market.
Thus, the prices of Lada Granta, Lada Niva Legend and Lada Vesta cars decreased the most. Kia Rio and Hyundai Creta were among the cars that showed a double-digit price decrease.
Previously reportedWhen choosing a second-hand car, Russians mostly prefer Kia.





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The best all-wheel drive Chinese crossovers to buy 10:56 voted - Social Bites

If you plan to use the car off-road or on rough terrain, it is worth buying a crossover with all-wheel drive. In this respect reports "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", referring to the retail sales director of AG "Avilon" Ilya Petrov. “All-wheel drive crossovers are becoming increasingly popular. Petrov...

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The best all-wheel drive Chinese crossovers to buy 10:56 voted​

ByANIKA
April 10, 2024

If you plan to use the car off-road or on rough terrain, it is worth buying a crossover with all-wheel drive. In this respect reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, referring to the retail sales director of AG “Avilon” Ilya Petrov.
“All-wheel drive crossovers are becoming increasingly popular. Petrov said that they successfully cope with snow, high snowdrifts, mud and off-road conditions, and are balanced and well controlled when driving on rough terrain, slippery or uneven surfaces.
According to the expert, if we talk about the Chinese brand Chery, it is useful to highlight the 7 Pro Max and 8 Pro Max models. These are versatile family cars with a wide range of options. The dynamics of the cars are poor and fuel consumption is low.
Geely brand has an Atlas Pro model. It is popular due to its price-quality ratio. The Jetour brand currently offers the Jetour T2, a large crossover. The car is suitable for driving on difficult roads.
You can buy a GS8 car under the GAC brand. It is equipped with the maximum number of options. If we talk about the Changan brand, then among the models it is worth mentioning Uni-K, a crossover with a spacious interior and bright appearance, as well as CS95 – a car with a seven-seater interior and rich options.
It happened before that knownAfter the end of the official supply of Korean cars to Russia, Hyundai and Kia models are still in demand among Russians. Therefore, its launch under the new Solaris brand caused an increase in demand. Now there is a queue of 2-3 potential buyers for each Solaris model.
Solaris cars were produced in St. Petersburg, which was renamed AGR Automobile Plant. It is produced at the former Hyundai automobile plant in St. Petersburg. The Solaris brand lineup includes HS, HC, KRS and KRX models.
Previously reportedIt turns out how much Russians are willing to spend on buying cars.





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388 thousand vehicles were sold in Q1 2024

From January to March, 388 thousand new vehicles were sold in Russia - 77% more than in the first three months of last year. Such data* were provided by experts of the AUTOSTAT agency. 85% of this number belonged to the segment of passenger cars. At the end of Q1, 330.7 thousand new passenger...

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388 thousand vehicles were sold in Q1 2024​

From January to March, 388 thousand new vehicles were sold in Russia - 77% more than in the first three months of last year. Such data* were provided by experts of the AUTOSTAT agency. 85% of this number belonged to the segment of passenger cars. At the end of Q1, 330.7 thousand new passenger cars were sold in our country - 93% more than in the same period of 2023.
The market growth was also noted in other segments, but it was the best in passenger cars. Thus, sales of light commercial vehicles (LCV) have increased by 41% (up to 23 thousand vehicles) since the beginning of this year. Sales of buses increased by 23% (up to 5.1 thousand vehicles), and sales of trucks - by 9% (up to 29.2 thousand vehicles).

 

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The company HAVAL Motor Rus increased net profit almost 26 times in 2023

In 2023, Russian division of Chinese concern Great Wall -

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The company HAVAL Motor Rus increased net profit almost 26 times in 2023​

In 2023, Russian division of Chinese concern Great Wall - "Haval Motor Rus" Ltd. - received revenue of 323 billion rubles, which is 4 times higher than the result of 2022. The company's net profit grew 25.8 times, exceeding 7.5 billion rubles, reports "Finmarket".
It is also noted that of the foreign players in the Russian car market in previous years higher turnover figures in ruble equivalent reflected only Volkswagen and Toyota divisions. Thus, a year before leaving Russia, Volkswagen Group Rus in 2021 showed a turnover of 355 billion rubles, and Toyota Motor - 332 billion rubles. It is likely that some other Chinese automakers, whose products are currently topping the rankings of the best-selling cars in Russia (Chery and Geely have not yet published their reports), will soon be able to demonstrate positive figures for their business in Russia for 2023.
According to "Finmarket", of the big four, in addition to "Haval Motor Rus", the results of its activities in Russia last year also reported the Russian division of Changan. Its turnover increased 22 times - almost to 125 billion rubles. Recall that according to JSC "PPK "*, in 2023 in Russia it was sold 111,720 new passenger cars brand Haval, which ensured its third place in the brand rating.
The first line was retained by domestic LADA (324,446 vehicles), while Chery (118,950 vehicles) took the second place. Geely (93,553 vehicles) and Changan (47,765 vehicles) also made it to the top 5.

 

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LADA Vesta sedan leads the market the third week in a row

LADA Vesta sedan became the best-selling model in Russia in the first week of April 2024. This is reported by experts of the agency

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LADA Vesta sedan leads the market the third week in a row​

LADA Vesta sedan became the best-selling model in Russia in the first week of April 2024. This is reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
Thus, for the period from April 1st to 7th (14th week of 2024) in our country was sold 2971 new sedan LADA Vesta, which provided it with the title of bestseller, which, however, it is already the third week in a row. The second position in the model rating retains LADA Granta sedan, which for the last seven days sold 2,839 vehicles. LADA Granta liftback (2,028 vehicles) remains on the third line. The title of the most popular foreign car is held by crossover Haval Jolion with the result of 1639 vehicles, followed by Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max crossover (1361 vehicles).
In addition, the top 10 best-selling models in the first week of April include LADA Niva Travel and Niva Legend SUVs, as well as crossovers Geely Monjaro, Chery Tiggo 4 PRO and OMODA C5. In total, 38 076 new passenger cars were sold in Russia during the reporting period - 1% less than a week earlier.

 

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Sales of LADA Granta with automatic transmission have started

AVTOVAZ has started sales of LADA Granta cars equipped with a classic automatic transmission. The batch of such cars, production of which began at AVTOVAZ, will be about 5 thousand vehicles and will be produced within a year, the press service of the automaker reports. Automatic transmission is...

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Sales of LADA Granta with automatic transmission have started​

AVTOVAZ has started sales of LADA Granta cars equipped with a classic automatic transmission. The batch of such cars, production of which began at AVTOVAZ, will be about 5 thousand vehicles and will be produced within a year, the press service of the automaker reports. Automatic transmission is installed on LADA Granta cars with sedan and liftback body types.
The cost of sedan with AT is from 1 million 176 thousand 900 rubles, liftback - from 1 million 247 thousand 900 rubles. Sedans with AT are available in Comfort Plus, which includes two front airbags, ABS, air conditioning, heated front seats, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, audio system, 15-inch alloy wheels. Liftbacks with AT are produced in the version #CLUB, which is additionally equipped with windshield heating and parktronic.
Externally, the car is distinguished by black mirror housings and two-color alloy wheels; the seats are embroidered with the logo of the configuration. Four-speed automatic transmission is combined with a 16-valve engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and an output of 98 hp. A similar power unit has been previously used on the LADA Granta family. The maximum speed of the car is 176 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h takes 13.3 seconds, fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 7.4 liters /100 km.
A part of LADA Granta cars with AT (several hundred cars) will be delivered under the contract with social services to provide transportation for people with disabilities. Directly in production these cars will be additionally equipped with special devices that greatly simplify driving for people with disabilities, including amputees. As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", AVTOVAZ began to equip LADA Granta with two airbags. Production of LADA Granta with multimedia system LADA EnjoY Pro is also resumed. In addition, by the end of the year it is planned to equip Granta with climate and cruise control systems, update interior trim materials. According to the results of the first quarter of 2024 in Russia was sold 42015 cars LADA Granta, which is 4.6% lower than a year ago, reported experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "*.
As a result, the VAZ "low-cost car" remains the most popular model on the Russian car market.

 

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Specifications of Forthing T5 crossover for Russia have been revealed

IXEN Motors Rus has revealed the characteristics and equipment of the compact crossover Forthing T5, which will be the fourth model of the brand in Russia after the crossover T5 EVO, as well as minivans Yacht and M7. The cost of the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales, which...

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Specifications of Forthing T5 crossover for Russia have been revealed​

IXEN Motors Rus has revealed the characteristics and equipment of the compact crossover Forthing T5, which will be the fourth model of the brand in Russia after the crossover T5 EVO, as well as minivans Yacht and M7. The cost of the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales, which will be held in the first half of 2024, according to the press service of IXEN Motors Rus.
Forthing T5 crossover has the following dimensions: 4,545 mm in length, 1,825 mm in width and 1,750 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm. Under the bonnet there is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with an output of 144 hp, which works in combination with a 6-speed classic "automatic". On the front axle of the car is installed MacPherson system, on the rear axle - independent multi-lever suspension. All brakes are disc brakes.
A set of safety systems includes front and side airbags, as well as a package of active assistants, which include a system of directional stability, brake force distribution, tire pressure monitoring, downhill assist, hill start assistant, traction control and emergency braking alarm. The exterior of the Forthing T5 is distinguished by chrome accents and LED running lights. As for the interior, the multimedia system is represented by a large touch screen with full Russification. A built-in video recorder and six speakers are available. The seats are covered with high-quality eco-leather, the front seats are available heated and a full range of electric adjustments.
The interior has received atmospheric lighting, a panoramic roof and a power sunroof. The luggage compartment door is also equipped with electric drive. Forthing T5 equipment includes keyless entry and push-button start, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera, among other features.

 

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Oting has announced four new products for Russia

Sinomach Automobile, which in March 2024 began sales of Oting frame SUV

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Oting has announced four new products for Russia​

Sinomach Automobile, which in March 2024 began sales of Oting frame SUV "Paladin" in Russia based on Nissan Terra intends to expand the model range. Thus, in the coming year it is planned to launch four more models on the Russian market: a compact crossover, a large-size SUV, as well as a vehicle at the intersection of the LCV and pickup segments. By 2025, the number of dealerships in Russia is planned to increase to 100, according to the press service of Sinomach Automobile.
Recall, the first Oting model on the Russian market was a frame SUV "Paladin", which is available in four configurations at price from 3 million 799 thousand rubles to 4 million 499 thousand rubles. To date, the novelty can be purchased at official Oting dealers in Barnaul, Voronezh, Yekaterinburg, Kirov, Krasnodar, Moscow, Murmansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Penza, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, St. Petersburg, Togliatti, Tula and Chelyabinsk.
Oting "Paladin" received a 2-liter turbo engine Mitsubishi 4K31 with an output of 228 hp, which works in combination with an 8-speed "automatic" ZF and all-wheel drive system with three differential lock modes: 2H, 4H and 4L (rear, full and all-wheel drive). Front suspension is double wishbone independent, rear suspension is multi-lever dependent. In the base version "Paladin" has a drive to the rear wheels. The length of the Oting "Paladin" SUV is 4,882 mm with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm.
The equipment of the model, among other things, includes LED optics, 12-inch multimedia screen and six speakers, wireless charging for smartphone, power sunroof, parktronics, a system of circular vision with the display of the situation under the car, etc.

 

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Specifications of Forthing T5 crossover for Russia have been revealed

IXEN Motors Rus has revealed the characteristics and equipment of the compact crossover Forthing T5, which will be the fourth model of the brand in Russia after the crossover T5 EVO, as well as minivans Yacht and M7. The cost of the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales, which...

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Specifications of Forthing T5 crossover for Russia have been revealed​

IXEN Motors Rus has revealed the characteristics and equipment of the compact crossover Forthing T5, which will be the fourth model of the brand in Russia after the crossover T5 EVO, as well as minivans Yacht and M7. The cost of the novelty will be announced closer to the start of sales, which will be held in the first half of 2024, according to the press service of IXEN Motors Rus.
Forthing T5 crossover has the following dimensions: 4,545 mm in length, 1,825 mm in width and 1,750 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm. Under the bonnet there is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with an output of 144 hp, which works in combination with a 6-speed classic "automatic". On the front axle of the car is installed MacPherson system, on the rear axle - independent multi-lever suspension. All brakes are disc brakes.
A set of safety systems includes front and side airbags, as well as a package of active assistants, which include a system of directional stability, brake force distribution, tire pressure monitoring, downhill assist, hill start assistant, traction control and emergency braking alarm. The exterior of the Forthing T5 is distinguished by chrome accents and LED running lights. As for the interior, the multimedia system is represented by a large touch screen with full Russification. A built-in video recorder and six speakers are available. The seats are covered with high-quality eco-leather, the front seats are available heated and a full range of electric adjustments.
The interior has received atmospheric lighting, a panoramic roof and a power sunroof. The luggage compartment door is also equipped with electric drive. Forthing T5 equipment includes keyless entry and push-button start, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera, among other features.

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KAMAZ's credit rating has been upgraded to AA(RU), the outlook is stable - NAPI

NAPI KAMAZ's credit rating has been upgraded to AA(RU), the outlook is stable The Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) has upgraded the credit rating of KAMAZ PTC to AA(RU), the outlook is Stable, and bond ratings have also been upgraded.

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10/04/2024
KAMAZ'S CREDIT RATING HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AA(RU), THE OUTLOOK IS STABLE
The Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) has upgraded the credit rating of KAMAZ PTC to AA(RU), the outlook is Stable, and bond ratings have also been upgraded.
The results of KAMAZ's work in 2023 became the basis for achieving a high level of creditworthiness of AA(RU) and a stable outlook. The company is a key player in the Russian truck market, strategically important for the state in terms of ensuring transport security. The KAMAZ sales volume expressed in physical terms increased by 4.9% last year. Along with the production of the classic model range, KAMAZ is increasing the volume of production of the new K5 model line-up, as well as actively developing the Compass family of commercial vehicles. Export supplies are carried out to the countries of the near and far abroad. The company plans to further develop export and strengthen its position in target markets.
Also the key assessment factors include the low level of debt burden. The improvement in the assessment is due to the consistently high FFO before net interest payments and the gradual decrease in the total debt of KAMAZ in the forecast period.

 

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Sales of new Honda CR-V started in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Sales of new Honda CR-V started in Russia New Honda CR-V of the sixth generation, comparable in cost to the "official" Chinese crossovers, continue to be brought to Russia

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10/04/2024
SALES OF NEW HONDA CR-V STARTED IN RUSSIA
New Honda CR-V of the sixth generation, comparable in cost to the "official" Chinese crossovers, continue to be brought to Russia.
This is an all-wheel drive model with a hybrid powertrain capacity of 204 HP, combining 2.0-liter petrol air breather engine (acts as a generator that recharges the battery) and 184-HP electric motor. This version is offered by one of the dealers in Vladivostok at the price from 3,442,255 rubles.
The Blagoveshchensk multi-brand dealer offers a fully gasoline version of the novelty, the cost of which is 3,583,227 rubles. This model is equipped with 1.5-liter 193-HP engine coupled with continuously variable variator.

 

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BAIC BJ40 has entered the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI BAIC BJ40 has entered the Russian market BAIC has announced the delivery of a limited batch of BJ40 Champion SUVs to Russia.

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10/04/2024
BAIC BJ40 HAS ENTERED THE RUSSIAN MARKET
BAIC has announced the delivery of a limited batch of BJ40 Champion SUVs to Russia. According to the SpeedMe portal, 50 copies of this model will be available for the Russian market.
The basic version of the novelty includes hard locks of the rear and front inter-wheel differentials and metal protection of the engine crankcase. In addition, the limited version includes illumination of the landing zone, electric adjustment of the passenger seat in four directions, a front camera, a second row of seats folding into a flat floor, and a special tool box and a 220V outlet installed in the trunk.
The model is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter 218-HP turbocharged engine couple with 8-speed automatic gear box and all-wheel drive. The SUV cost in the Russian market starts from 4,350,000 rubles.

 

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BAIC BJ40 has entered the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI BAIC BJ40 has entered the Russian market BAIC has announced the delivery of a limited batch of BJ40 Champion SUVs to Russia.

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10/04/2024
BAIC BJ40 HAS ENTERED THE RUSSIAN MARKET
BAIC has announced the delivery of a limited batch of BJ40 Champion SUVs to Russia. According to the SpeedMe portal, 50 copies of this model will be available for the Russian market.
The basic version of the novelty includes hard locks of the rear and front inter-wheel differentials and metal protection of the engine crankcase. In addition, the limited version includes illumination of the landing zone, electric adjustment of the passenger seat in four directions, a front camera, a second row of seats folding into a flat floor, and a special tool box and a 220V outlet installed in the trunk.
The model is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter 218-HP turbocharged engine couple with 8-speed automatic gear box and all-wheel drive. The SUV cost in the Russian market starts from 4,350,000 rubles.

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Baic BJ40 Champion​

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