At the Moskvich plant, it was decided to continue the tradition, according to which brands of cars are called digital indices, said in the company’s press office.
The company said all future models, starting with Moskvich 3, will have digital names. In this case, the figure indicates the position of the car in the model range of the brand.
“The number shows the size of the car and its seniority in the series. There may also be an additional character in the name, depending on the version of the model. For example, the letter “e” is an electric car,” he explained.
About the start of SKD assembly of Moskvich 3 cars in the capital announced 23 November. Car sales of the revived brand will begin in the capital in December 2022, after which the cars will go on sale in the regions.
Compact crossovers “Moskvich 3” will be offered with a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 150 hp. (210Nm). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or CVT. Previously reportedthat the new “Moskvich” are converted versions of Chinese JAC crossovers.
In Naberezhnye Chelny in early November first Moskvich 3e electric car introduced.