Russian intelligence agencies have begun purchasing the latest Haval F7 crossovers, manufactured at the plant in the Tula region. A photo of the second generation Haval F7 with a blue flashing beacon and license plates of the "амр97" series, typical for government bodies, has appeared online. According to reports, the 2024 vehicle was purchased in the Premium configuration with a 2.0-liter engine producing 192 hp and all-wheel drive. The cost of such a car starts from 3.299 million rubles.
The Premium configuration, as evidenced by the front parking sensors, has become a new choice for government agencies. The previous owner of the license plates was a Toyota Camry XV70, which indicates a shift in government procurement towards Chinese-made cars, especially in light of the localization of Haval F7 production in Russia.
The interest in Haval from special services is not limited to this model: at an event of the NPO "Special Equipment and Communications" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they demonstrated their interest in the Haval F7 as a new patrol vehicle. However, traffic police officers are still being issued Haval crossovers of the previous generation, probably as old contracts are completed.
In addition to the Haval F7, the Ministry of Internal Affairs also purchases more budget-friendly models for official use, such as the Haval Jolion and M6. The M6 model is no longer produced at the plant in the Tula region and, according to rumors, may begin to be produced at another plant in Kaluga.
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