The Moskvich car plant will create the first hybrid car based on the M70 crossover, General Director Elena Frolova told TASS on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). Production is scheduled for 2027, but the company is trying to accelerate the process.

Robotic welding has already been installed for this model. The hybrid version will be available for the M70 crossover, which has been on sale since March 2026. Currently, the M70 is offered with 1.5 and 2.0-liter engines combined with a robotic gearbox or a nine-speed automatic transmission, with prices starting from 2.7 million rubles. The flagship M90 costs from 3.9 million rubles.

The launch of the M70 and M90 as part of the new "M" line began in December 2025. The appearance of a hybrid modification will expand the product range of the plant, which previously produced only gasoline versions.