Meanwhile, the facility is undergoing readiness checks and adjustments to its equipment. It is known that these will not be electric vehicles, but cars with internal combustion engines. They are expected to participate in a program offering preferential car loans.
Regarding the company’s plan to assemble two or three new models, Alexander Sorokin, the general manager of Avtotor Holding, shared with finmarkt that preparation is underway. He did not specify the exact models, only noting strong demand in the local market. This opens the possibility of a subcompact or compact crossover, similar in segment to vehicles like Hyundai Creta and Tucson, as well as an urban sedan in the vein of the Solaris. It is possible that a Chinese automaker could partner with Avtotor on this project.
Conveyor line at Avtotor
In the past, Hyundai and Kia vehicles were built at the facility, but by the end of September, production paused as warehouses ran short of parts. Even earlier, BMW had suspended car assembly there. The company acted promptly, and at the start of October the line was retooled to accommodate the new models. Additionally, Avtotor plans to begin producing electric vehicles in the coming year. The total car output for Avtotor in 2023 is projected to reach 50–70 thousand units, with higher volumes anticipated in 2024.
- In Central and Eastern partners, there is a strategy to boost car sales by reducing prices.
- Updates from the brand can now be followed via official messaging channels.