The Russian automaker told socialbites.ca that the presentation of the new Aurus Komendant model will take place this year. This is the first domestic luxury SUV and the second model in the Aurus lineup, after the Senat sedan, whose production version was introduced in May 2021.
Aurus has already started preparations for the upcoming serial production of Komendant vehicles.
the company said. Representatives of the brand say that the Aurus factory in the Republic of Tatarstan continues to operate normally.
“Currently, the company is focused on preparing for the premiere of the SUV, where it will be presented to the general public. The company will announce the deadline and location of the event in the near future, Aurus told socialbites.ca.
In May of this year, Denis Manturov, Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade knowledgeablehe said the car will be available before the end of summer.
“Autopilot” refrigerator
Aurus Komendant will be one of the largest and heaviest premium SUVs. As the Vehicle Type Approval (OTTS) indicates, it is several centimeters larger than the domestic model Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and comparable to the latest generation Cadillac Escalade (5380 mm long, 2004 mm wide and 1820 mm high).
The SUV body is prepared for armor assembly.
The length of the Komendant is 25 cm shorter than the Senat, the curb weight of the models is the same – 3235 kg.
According to OTTS, Komendant will be equipped with a NAMI-4123 engine,
It was developed in cooperation with the German company Porsche Engineering.
The same hybrid power plant is installed on Senat sedans – this is a 4.4-liter V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers, its power is 598 hp. The hybrid version is equipped with a 62 hp electric motor in addition to the conventional engine combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system.
The Komendant equipment list includes:
rear folding tables, refrigerator, illuminated vanity mirrors
sockets and USB connectors, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules, a surround view camera and a remote control for a keyless entry security alarm. Rear passengers will be able to customize the multimedia system and open and lower the blinds at the touch of a button.
The second row of the SUV only offers seats for two passengers. All seats are electrically adjustable and heated. In addition to the front airbags, a knee airbag is provided, and for an additional fee, the car is equipped with curtain airbags for the first and second row of seats.
The Komendant steering column is equipped with electric height and reach adjustment, rim heating, and the options list also includes gearshift paddles.
For an additional fee, the driver will receive a complex of active safety systems, which provides insurance against an accident. The system will help you stay in the flow with cruise control, brake yourself in case of danger, recognize pedestrians and traffic signs, and control blind spots.
Aurus assures that there are no serious problems with parts for automobile production.
“Alternative suppliers have already been found for components and materials covered by the import ban to Russia, and the necessary contracts are currently being concluded. “Systematic work continues to increase the number of local suppliers,” Aurus said.
Prices and expectations
Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Manturov in April of this year declarationAurus cars will have to increase in price. At the beginning of the production cost of Senat cars is 18 million rubles, and the manufacturer has not yet determined the initial cost of Komendant.
“The price of each car is determined individually, it directly depends on the options chosen,” says the manufacturer’s press service.
The cost of the Komendant SUV will be about 32-35 million rubles,
took over Sergei Burgazliev, an independent consultant on the automotive industry.
“First of all, very wealthy top managers of state structures and state and state-affiliated companies will begin to order such cars,” Burgazliev says in an interview with socialbites.ca.
Aurus should create a sister brand to produce more mass-produced SUVs and premium cars close to the Audi A6 and Toyota Camry for further development.
This step will enable the company to increase production volumes and increase supplier loyalty. The resource, the latter will be able to offer more competitive prices and reduce the cost of components, which should be an incentive for the development of the main premium product.
In the near future, the demand for Komendant will be much higher than the production volumes of the model,
Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of Za Rulem magazine, is sure of this.
“The crossover will become more popular than the Senat sedan. It will also be built on proven technology, as the platform and key components of the models are the same,” says Kadakov.
Some Komendant SUV buyers will have other premium cars such as Mercedes-Maybach, Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
“There are always people who want to buy a car of such a Russian brand. In part, this is prestigious and iconic, in part people will want a car like the president’s, or they will be included in the state elite, ”added the editor-in-chief of Za Rulem magazine.