Moskvich has unveiled the new M70 and M90 crossovers for the first time at the ForAuto2026 forum. The models became part of the new "M" lineup and received a recognizable emblem in the form of a merlon — a tooth of the Kremlin wall.
Today I sat in both cars, touched them, felt them, pressed the buttons... but did not drive them. Well, what can I say? The difference from the first Moskvich lineup (3, 6, 8) is enormous. In terms of the set of units and technical characteristics, it is also a big step up. Moskvich's new partner (SAIC-MG) is also one step above the previous one (JAC).
Production of the vehicles started back in December 2025. As plant CEO Elena Frolova reported, the start of sales is scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2026. Until then, the new models had been shown only to specialists and journalists as part of closed presentations.
The company emphasizes that these are fundamentally new models on a new platform, not a modernization of the previous Moskvich vehicles.
The mid-size M70 is available with 1.5- and 2.0-liter engines, while the larger M90 is equipped only with a 2.0-liter engine. Both crossovers received a nine-speed automatic. The M90 comes with all-wheel drive, while the M70 is front-wheel drive for now — an all-wheel-drive version will appear later. All body panels are fully galvanized for protection against corrosion.