AvtoVAZ may start assembling Changan vehicles, insiders believe. A Changan UNI-V sedan was spotted on the territory of the AvtoVAZ Science and Technology Center.
Insiders explain that new cars traditionally appear at the AvtoVAZ Engineering Center for testing before being launched into production. For example, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, before it began to be assembled at the former Nissan plant in St. Petersburg under the Xcite brand, visited AvtoVAZ. Now, the Changan UNI-V sedan is undergoing testing, which may indicate preparations for the launch of a new project.
According to reports, AvtoVAZ plans to add a C-class sedan to its model range. Without a license or joint production with another automaker, this will be difficult to implement, insiders believe. They think that all signs may point to the possibility of a new project with a Chinese partner.
The Changan UNI-V is a mid-size sedan with a modern design and dimensions of 4680 x 1838 x 1430 mm. It is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 181 hp and a 7-speed transmission. Localizing production in Russia will make it more affordable for buyers.
It is worth recalling that earlier the project to assemble Xcite crossovers at the "Avtozavod St. Petersburg" was closed, and the remaining cars are being sold at significant discounts. It was also not possible to establish production of FAW Bestune crossovers under the name Lada X-Cross 5.
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