The Belarusian brand Avior has unveiled the first sketches of a pickup with permanent all-wheel drive. The new product should take the brand beyond its usual segment of commercial vans, but the company has not yet disclosed the engine, transmission, payload, or start dates for sales.
The images show the car from the front and rear. The sketches demonstrate a large radiator grille, vertical lighting units, massive bumpers, and a cargo platform with a tailgate. The appearance indicates the off-road orientation of the model, but this alone does not confirm its cross-country capability.
Andrey Kharlamov, Deputy General Director of Avior for dealer network development, reported that the pickup will receive permanent all-wheel drive and a spacious cargo compartment. This configuration is designed to combine cargo transportation with driving on roads where the capabilities of a conventional front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicle may be insufficient. Real off-road capabilities will also depend on ground clearance, body geometry, tires, and transmission settings — this data is not yet available.
The project continues Avior's cooperation with the Chinese concern SAIC Motor, which produces cars under the Maxus brand. Currently, the Russian Avior lineup includes commercial vans G10 and V90, so the pickup will be the brand's entry into a new segment for it. However, it is still unknown which Maxus model will be taken as a basis and how deeply it will be adapted for the new brand.
The next important stage is the disclosure of technical specifications. Without data on the engine, payload, permissible trailer weight, and all-wheel drive system, it is currently impossible to assess the pickup's capabilities for work and off-road driving.