The assembly process of medium-duty Isuzu trucks under the Russian brand "MC" has been launched in Chelyabinsk. Currently, three vehicles have been assembled, and the production has already received the necessary certificates — Vehicle Type Approval (OTTS) and Chassis Type Approval (OTSH).
The project is being implemented with private investments, and the exact financial figures are not disclosed. However, co-owner of the business, Alexander Makarov, noted in an interview:
MC is a Russian manufacturer in the city of Chelyabinsk. It assembles cars in Russia. OTTS has already been received, OTSH has already been received. The cars arrived at the exhibition on their own from Moscow. So far, three trial models have been assembled, which are presented at the exhibition. The production of 4 models is planned, then further expansion is planned.
According to the source, components are supplied from China, but a significant part of the parts, including the power unit, are of Japanese origin.
We decided that we can purchase well-known components, that is, the "Isuzu" engine, "Isuzu" axles, everything that was in "Isuzu". And to do this assembly not like in China with questions, but to do it here, in Russia. Plus, close the issue with the guarantee.
According to information from the interview, the price for an all-wheel drive vehicle of the "MC" brand may be about 6,800,000 rubles.
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