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The first sales results of the new SUV Jetour T2 are known

According to the results of March 2024, 459 Jetour T2 SUVs were sold in Russia. This is reported by experts of

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The first sales results of the new SUV Jetour T2 are known​

According to the results of March 2024, 459 Jetour T2 SUVs were sold in Russia. This is reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
According to this indicator SUV T2 took the second place in the list of the best-selling Jetour cars. And the most popular model in the lineup of the Chinese brand remains a compact crossover Dashing, which in March sold 1,471 cars. Recall, Chinese brand Jetour officially entered the Russian car market in June 2023 and today is represented by the flagship crossover X90 Plus, compact Dashing and mid-size X70 Plus, as well as all-wheel drive SUV Jetour T2.

 

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About 4 million trailers and semi-trailers are registered in Russia

At the beginning of 2024 there were 3.8 million trailers and semi-trailers in our country. Such data is contained in the report

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About 4 million trailers and semi-trailers are registered in Russia​

At the beginning of 2024 there were 3.8 million trailers and semi-trailers in our country. Such data is contained in the report "Vehicle Park in the Russian Federation as of 01.01.2024", prepared by the experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT". At the same time 82% of them are owned by individuals, and the remaining 18% are registered to legal entities.
The overwhelming majority of such vehicles is represented by passenger trailers, the share of which is 68%. Its fifth part belongs to cargo semi-trailers (20%). We should also mention cargo trailers with a share of 9%. Three quarters of trailers and semi-trailers registered in our country are of domestic brands (75%). The most common foreign brands are German (7%). Every fourth vehicle of this equipment is registered in the Central Federal District (25%).
The result of Volga Federal District is slightly less (22%). The share of each of the remaining districts is less than 15%. Also experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency note that only two Russian regions have more than 200 thousand trailers and semi-trailers, and eight regions have more than 100 thousand trailers and semi-trailers. In other subjects of the Russian Federation these figures are less.

 

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In March, Russian car market fell to the fifth place in Europe

Russian automobile market, which in March reached the

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In March, Russian car market fell to the fifth place in Europe​

Russian automobile market, which in March reached the "pre-sanctions" level, nevertheless fell to 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 spring month was Great Britain, where 317,786 cars were sold (+10.4%).
As noted in the British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Motor Dealers (SMMT), this is the best result for March c 2019, and the positive dynamics is recorded for 20 consecutive months. Meanwhile, the first spring month traditionally accounts for the highest volume of sales, driven by the impending introduction of new vehicle excise duties. The second place among the largest European car markets was taken by Germany with the indicator of 263,844 vehicles (-6.2%).
As noted in the Association of the German automotive industry (VDA), the negative result was recorded for the first time since the beginning of the year, which is largely due to a smaller number of working days in compare with March last year due to the Easter vacations, which in 2023 were held in April. The third result was shown by France - 180,024 cars sold (-1.5%). Next comes Italy, whose dealers sold 162,083 cars (-3.7%).
As noted in the Italian Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ANFIA), the negative result was recorded for the first time since July 2022, and, in addition to the calendar factor, caused by a drop in demand for electric cars in anticipation of the announced subsidies for their purchase. If we take Russia into account when considering the European automobile market, our country has fallen to the fifth place of European rating.
According to the experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "*, the volume of passenger car market in Russia at the end of March came up to 146,526 vehicles (2.1 times growth). We should also add that Spanish car market in the first spring month decreased by 4.7% and amounted to 94,840 cars.

 

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VGV dealers have started to receive the first cars

Motor Place, the distributor of VGV passenger cars (a division of Sinotruk) in Russia, is preparing to start Russian sales of two new VGV U70 Pro and U75 Plus crossovers from June 2024. In anticipation of the sales launch, cooperation agreements have been signed with 21 dealerships, and the...

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VGV dealers have started to receive the first cars​

Motor Place, the distributor of VGV passenger cars (a division of Sinotruk) in Russia, is preparing to start Russian sales of two new VGV U70 Pro and U75 Plus crossovers from June 2024. In anticipation of the sales launch, cooperation agreements have been signed with 21 dealerships, and the first batches of vehicles are already arriving at dealer warehouses. Prices and model configurations will be announced closer to the market launch, reports the press service of VGV in Russia.
The U70 Pro crossover has the following dimensions: 4 825 mm in length, 1 870 mm in width and 1 691 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2 800 mm. Under the bonnet of the car there is a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine with an output of 143 hp, which works in combination with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-band automatic. The U75 Plus crossover with the same external dimensions differs in the presence of multi-lever rear suspension, ground clearance of 190 mm and a more productive 2-liter gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharging (199 hp).
The top engine works in conjunction with an 8-band automatic transmission. As part of adaptation for the Russian market, 141 and 169 components have been changed in U75 Plus and U70 Pro, respectively. Among other things, the suspension has been recalibrated, algorithms of operation of engines and hydromechanical "automatics" have been optimized, and the media center has been fully russified. Power units are adapted to AI-92 gasoline.
In addition, cars for the Russian market received an extended "winter package", including heated front seats, exterior mirrors, windshield and rear window, windshield washer nozzles and steering wheel. The cars also received improved noise insulation and ground clearance up to 200 mm. Recall, Chinese company VGV, which is a division of truck manufacturer SINOTRUK and specializes in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, announced its upcoming entry into the Russian market in December 2023. VGV's strategic partner in Russia is Motor Place, which is currently actively engaged in forming a dealer network.

 

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12/04/2024
THE FORMER HYUNDAI PLANT IN SAINT PETERSBURG REPORTS FINANCIAL LOSSES BY THE END OF 2023
Following results of 2023, the revenue of Automotive Plant AGR LLC (former Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus) in Saint Petersburg decreased by 95% on the previous year and amounted to 2.7 billion rubles (in 2022 it amounted to 50.3 billion rubles). At the same time, the company's net loss amounted to 16.6 billion rubles against 18.8 billion rubles at the end of last year. These data are indicated in the financial statements of the enterprise, Kommersant reports with reference to Delovoy Peterburg.
Recall that the Hyundai plant in Saint Petersburg was discontinued in February 2022. At the end of 2023, Art Finance LLC, the owner of AGR Automotive Holding, has closed a deal to acquire the former Hyundai production sites in Saint Petersburg: one is located in Kamenka, the other in Shushary. On January 9, 2024, the press service announced the company's exit from downtime.

 

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Chery summed up the results of 2023 in Russia - NAPI

NAPI Chery summed up the results of 2023 in Russia Chery sells cars of Chery, Exeed, Omoda and Jaecoo brands in the Russian market. In its financial statements, the company reports that it sold a total of more than 220 thousand cars last year.

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12/04/2024
CHERY SUMMED UP THE RESULTS OF 2023 IN RUSSIA
Chery sells cars of Chery, Exeed, Omoda and Jaecoo brands in the Russian market. In its financial statements, the company reports that it sold a total of more than 220 thousand cars last year.
In 2023, the revenue of the Russian division of the Chinese automobile company Chery (JSC Chery Automobiles Rus) amounted to 556 billion rubles, which is 3.8 times more than in 2022. The company's net profit increased by 16.5% and reached 34.7 billion rubles.
Chery profit from sales grew by 24.5% and amounted to 43.1 billion rubles. The company's gross profit increased to 160.2 billion rubles (+172.1%). Revenue directly from car sales made 538.6 billion rubles (3.8-fold increase), from spare parts sales - 16.2 billion rubles (3.7-fold increase).

 

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12 Volgabus-4298 buses have been shipped to Tambov - NAPI

NAPI 12 Volgabus-4298 buses have been shipped to Tambov 12 Volgabas-4298 medium buses were transferred to Tambov. All buses shipped run on natural gas fuel.

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11/04/2024
12 VOLGABUS-4298 BUSES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO TAMBOV
12 Volgabas-4298 medium buses were transferred to Tambov. All buses shipped run on natural gas fuel.
Models are equipped with ramps for wheelchairs, air conditioner, a passenger information system, and a security complex connected to GLONASS. It is reported that buses have already started running on the routes of the regional center.

 

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The project of the Russian electric car Zetta was closed due to lack of money 08:59 - Social Bites

Togliatti electric vehicle startup Zetta has ceased to exist. In this respect reports Samara publication "Autobroker Club". “The history of the Russian electric vehicle startup Zetta can be considered irrevocably closed: the production area and equipment of the project were sold in Tolyatti. The...

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The project of the Russian electric car Zetta was closed due to lack of money 08:59​

ByANIKA
April 12, 2024

Togliatti electric vehicle startup Zetta has ceased to exist. In this respect reports Samara publication “Autobroker Club”.
“The history of the Russian electric vehicle startup Zetta can be considered irrevocably closed: the production area and equipment of the project were sold in Tolyatti. The project stalled because it did not meet the estimate; In total, approximately 570 million rubles were invested,” the message reads.
It is stated that other companies will soon establish production facilities and produce furniture and ATVs in the building in Tolyatti where they will produce Zetta automobiles.
The head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, announced that mass production of the Zetta electric car began in the first quarter of 2020, after which the dates were postponed several times. During his visit to Togliatti in March 2021, Manturov took a test drive in one of the prototypes of the Zetta electric car. During the test drive, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Zetta, which has received over 300 million rubles of state funding in the form of R&D subsidies, will begin mass production before the end of 2021.
Zetta is the first Russian electric car planned to be produced in Tolyatti. This is a small three-door hatchback with electric drive. The maximum speed of the car is 120 km/h.
Previously reportedIn Russia, they started selling the Chinese MG Cyberster roadster at a price of 9.5 million rubles.





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Russians can expect an increase in prices of electric vehicles due to new customs clearance rules 10:15 - Social Bites

Prices for "gray" electric vehicle models will increase due to the introduction of new customs clearance rules in Russia. In this respect report Izvestia cites Anton Shaparin, vice president of the National Automobile Union (NAU). “We can say with confidence that “gray” cars imported through...

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Russians can expect an increase in prices of electric vehicles due to new customs clearance rules 10:15​

ByANIKA
April 12, 2024

Prices for “gray” electric vehicle models will increase due to the introduction of new customs clearance rules in Russia. In this respect report Izvestia cites Anton Shaparin, vice president of the National Automobile Union (NAU).
“We can say with confidence that “gray” cars imported through Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Armenia or Kazakhstan will become noticeably more expensive: customs officers will have the opportunity to check at what customs value this car was originally imported, whether it is registered for one or more persons owner. another optional program in another country,” Shaparin said.
According to him, all electric car and hybrid models that are no longer officially represented in our country will be imported separately for a specific customer.
In the Russian Federation, the procedure for calculating the amount of payment for the import of cars from the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to the Russian Federation has changed. The relevant decree of the Russian government came into force on April 1. Therefore, taxes and duties that are no longer paid due to understatement of the customs value of cars imported from EAEU countries to the Russian Federation will be taken into account as part of the recycling fee. Nothing will change for citizens and companies that import vehicles from these union countries directly through the customs clearance procedure in Russia.
In addition, the customs clearance procedure for electric motor vehicles imported from EAEU countries must now be carried out in the Russian Federation.
Previously reportedIt was stated that foreign car prices may increase by 30-40% due to new customs clearance rules.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Second-hand cars became cheaper in Russia 10:54 - Social Bites

Last month, prices for second-hand cars between 3 and 10 years old fell in Russia for the first time in a year. Analysts at Avto.ru Business reported this. “Despite news that the rules for paying recycling fees for cars imported from EAEU countries have been tightened, there has been no…

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Second-hand cars became cheaper in Russia 10:54​

ByANIKA
April 12, 2024

Last month, prices for second-hand cars between 3 and 10 years old fell in Russia for the first time in a year. Analysts at Avto.ru Business reported this.
“Despite news that the rules for paying recycling fees for cars imported from EAEU countries have been tightened, there has been no increase in interest in second-hand cars. While interest rates increased only 7% in March compared to February, the number of offers increased by 6%. Therefore, the distribution of demand has remained almost unchanged, and the lead time for selling used cars in dealer warehouses is still high. This forced professional players to lower prices a little, and private sellers did the same,” explained Daniil Shkurygin, development director for Avto.ru Business.
Compared with February, the average cost of second-hand cars for private owners in Russia fell by 4% to 1.41 million rubles. Dealers didn’t lower the price tag too much. That is, if in February the value of a used car was on average 2.1 million rubles, in March it cost 2.05 million rubles (-2.5%).
Among private sellers, the average time to execute offers increased by one day compared to February. This period remained unchanged at dealers and reached 47 days. It is stated that the most used model in the economy class is Lada Granta, in the middle class is Toyota Camry and in the premium class is BMW 5 Series.
Before that it became clear how ready he was to spend Russians will buy cars. The majority of residents (88%) are considering purchasing a used car, the cost of which is on average 556 thousand rubles. Mostly Russians prefer Lada, Toyota, Nissan and Renault cars. A large number of buyers choose a car based on price and quality.
Popular used cars in Russia in March 2024 price dropped It ranges from 5% to 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 UAZ raised prices of their cars.





Source: Gazeta

 

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The first sales results of the new SUV Jetour T2 are known

According to the results of March 2024, 459 Jetour T2 SUVs were sold in Russia. This is reported by experts of

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The first sales results of the new SUV Jetour T2 are known​

According to the results of March 2024, 459 Jetour T2 SUVs were sold in Russia. This is reported by experts of "AUTOSTAT" agency with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation.
According to this indicator SUV T2 took the second place in the list of the best-selling Jetour cars. And the most popular model in the lineup of the Chinese brand remains a compact crossover Dashing, which in March sold 1,471 cars. Recall, Chinese brand Jetour officially entered the Russian car market in June 2023 and today is represented by the flagship crossover X90 Plus, compact Dashing and mid-size X70 Plus, as well as all-wheel drive SUV Jetour T2.

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Name the seven most common malfunctions in Chinese cars 18:43 - Social Bites

Russian motorists have been warned about the seven most common malfunctions in Chinese cars. In this respect he is writing Motor.ru, citing representatives of the Kitayana service center network. According to experts, problems in the operation of cars from the Middle Kingdom begin with the onset...

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Name the seven most common malfunctions in Chinese cars 18:43​

ByANIKA
April 12, 2024

Russian motorists have been warned about the seven most common malfunctions in Chinese cars. In this respect he is writing Motor.ru, citing representatives of the Kitayana service center network.
According to experts, problems in the operation of cars from the Middle Kingdom begin with the onset of low temperatures. Electronics are damaged first. Therefore, in the Dongfeng model, oxygen sensors and ABS system fail due to freezing.
Many owners of Chinese cars complain about problems with power plants. For example, Chery Tiggo’s engine cooling radiator often leaks and the timing belt wears out quickly.
Another problem is the wheel bearings, which become unusable after 50 thousand kilometers. Also, the weak point of Chinese cars is gearboxes and control units. For example, JAC and Kaiyi models have CVTs that fail frequently, while the Changan’s transmission overheats. By the way, Geely owners complain about problems with the suspension after a mileage of 20 thousand kilometers. They are calling for service because the steering arms are broken and the silent blocks are torn.
Recently, many complaints have been received due to malfunctions in the turbocharger system of Haval F7 and F7X. Body repair has also become a common problem among Chinese car owners, since original parts are sold at high prices, and analogues are of poor quality.
It was previously reported that there were Chinese crossovers in the Russian secondary market for this year. has become more expensive has almost doubled. Their average increased by 96.7% annually to 2.5 million rubles. In the first quarter of this year, Geely is the leader in sales among Chinese brands in the second-hand crossover segment with a 26.6% share, Chery ranks second with 18.8% and Lifan ranks among the top three with 9.5%. Brands LiXiang, Great Wall, Haval, Changan, Voyah, Zeekr and Exeed were also included in the rating. China’s most popular second-hand SUVs include the Geely Monjaro, followed by Chery Tiggo (T11), Geely Coolray, LiXiang L7 and LiXiang L9.
Appeared before in Russia augmented Number of accidents involving Chinese cars.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Likinsky Automobile Plant will launch a new city bus 18:13 - Social Bites

Likinsky Bus Plant will produce the new generation urban bus Citymax 12. reports quto.ru. Citymax 12 is designed as a unified platform that is equally suitable for three different types of power plants: diesel, electric and methane. The number 12 indicates the total length of the machine. The...

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Likinsky Automobile Plant will launch a new city bus 18:13​

ByANIKA
April 12, 2024

Likinsky Bus Plant will produce the new generation urban bus Citymax 12. reports quto.ru.
Citymax 12 is designed as a unified platform that is equally suitable for three different types of power plants: diesel, electric and methane. The number 12 indicates the total length of the machine. The bus will carry more passengers than the current LiAZ-529256. This was achieved by reducing the weight of the vehicle.
Citymax 12 is currently undergoing certification tests at the NAMI proving ground. Additionally, the bus will soon make a long tour through Surgut, Tobolsk, Mineralnye Vody, Astrakhan and Volgograd so engineers can test climate control, engine and other systems.
The bus will receive a YaMZ-537 diesel engine. This engine, which has a volume of 7.7 liters, can produce up to 300 hp in the gas version.
It happened before that knownIt was stated that new bus sales in Russia increased 1.5 times in March 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. More than 2.1 thousand new buses were sold in our country in the last month. 55% of them were products of the domestic PAZ brand – almost 1.2 thousand of these vehicles were sold in a month.
Among the five most popular buses in Russia, only domestic models are included. These are PAZ 3204, 3205 and 4234, as well as NefAZ 5299 and LiAZ 5292.
Previously reportedThe price of used Chinese crossovers in Russia has doubled.





Source: Gazeta

 

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Russians told how much the new Moskvich 8 crossover will cost 17:00 - Social Bites

The new Moskvich 8 car, the design of which was announced on April 11, will cost 2.6 million rubles. About this on your Telegram channel reported Editor-in-chief of the magazine "Behind the Wheel" Maxim Kadakov. “One can only guess about prices; especially considering Moskvich's new policy of...

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Russians told how much the new Moskvich 8 crossover will cost 17:00​

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The new Moskvich 8 car, the design of which was announced on April 11, will cost 2.6 million rubles. About this on your Telegram channel reported Editor-in-chief of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” Maxim Kadakov.
“One can only guess about prices; especially considering Moskvich’s new policy of relatively affordable prices. I estimate that the simplest version of Moskvich 8 will cost 2.6 million rubles,” said Kadakov.
Before that in Moskvich registeredIt was stated that the production and sales of the model are planned by the end of this year. The Moskvich 8 is a seven-seat crossover with a length of 4,824 mm, a width of 1,870 mm and a height of 1,756 mm. The car featured a massive radiator grille with LED optics and a spacious interior. Inside the crossover there is a 174 hp GDI gasoline engine. and a 7-speed “robot”.
The vehicle also has a digital instrument panel, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera system and much more.
Previously reportedIn Russia, the Baic U5 Plus sedan was offered for sale at the price of Lada Vesta.





Source: Gazeta

 

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It turned out how many Lada Granta cars with automatic transmission are left in AvtoVAZ 16:22 - Social Bites

There is high demand for Lada Granta with automatic transmission in Russia. In this respect he is writing "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", referring to dealers. Alexander Shaprinsky, commercial director of the Pragmatika dealership network, said that many buyers who once drove a Lada with automatic...

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It turned out how many Lada Granta cars with automatic transmission are left in AvtoVAZ 16:22​

ByANIKA
April 12, 2024

There is high demand for Lada Granta with automatic transmission in Russia. In this respect he is writing “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, referring to dealers.
Alexander Shaprinsky, commercial director of the Pragmatika dealership network, said that many buyers who once drove a Lada with automatic transmission are now calling them and asking them to contract new Grantas. If dealers buy a small number of cars, they will run out in one to two months, the official added.
At the same time, Shaprinsky believes that Changan Alsvin (from 1.75 million rubles) and Solaris HS (from 2 million rubles) with automatic transmission will become competitors in the Granta market.
Meanwhile, the head of the dealership department of the Fresh car market, Evgeny Zhitnukhin, said that the new Granta will compete with the Lada Vesta NG, which received a Chinese CVT and is sold for 1.58 million rubles.
“It is not clear what service centers will do if the gearbox needs to be replaced, because the official supply of such components to Russia has been stopped. Zhitnukhin said that, most likely, part of the Jatco “boxes” remaining at AvtoVAZ will be transferred to dealers for subsequent repair and maintenance of Lada Granta with automatic transmission.
April 9, Russian automaker AvtoVAZ announced About the start of official sales 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.
AvtoVAZ emphasized that sedans with automatic transmission are delivered to dealers in the Comfort Plus configuration. Two front airbags, ABS, air conditioning, heated front seats, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, etc. Contains. However, liftbacks with automatic transmission were offered for sale in the #Club version, which includes heated windshield and parking sensors. The car has black mirror caps and two-tone alloy wheels. In total there will be 5 thousand cars at the party.
Previously AvtoVAZ announced About a significant discount on Lada Vesta.





Source: Gazeta