Over five years, the owners of the Chinese crossover Oting Paladin will invest about 2.6 million rubles in keeping the vehicle in operation. This figure comes from a study by the marketing agency NAPI, which examined typical ownership costs and the anticipated maintenance cycle for the model.
Concretely, the running cost for Oting Paladin amounts to around 35.23 rubles per kilometer. On an annual basis, the expected expense sits near 528.5 thousand rubles, and over five years the total rises to roughly 2.64 million rubles. In the configuration under review, the car carries a price tag of about 3.8 million rubles in Deluxe trim.
The total cost of ownership covers compulsory motor third party liability insurance (MTPL), comprehensive insurance, tire replacements, routine repairs, and taxation. The calculation assumes an average annual mileage of 15 thousand kilometers in the Moscow region, reflecting typical urban driving practices and maintenance schedules for an SUV of this class.
Oting Paladin is slated to arrive on the Russian market at the start of 2024. Its exterior dimensions measure 4882 mm in length, 1850 mm in width, and 1815 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2850 mm. Across all variants, the Paladin is equipped with a two-liter Mitsubishi 4K31 turbocharged engine rated at 228 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. The engine is certified to run on AI-92 petrol and higher-octane fuels. The drivetrain is paired with an automatic transmission, ensuring smooth gear changes and responsive acceleration.
In terms of equipment, the Paladin SUV is offered in four trim levels. The base configuration features rear-wheel drive, LED headlights, a 12-inch multimedia display, and a six-speaker audio system. It also includes modern conveniences such as wireless smartphone charging, a panoramic electric sunroof, parking sensors, and a surround-view parking assist system that provides a live, 360-degree view around the vehicle to aid maneuvering in tight city spaces and crowded lots. Additional features across the range enhance safety, comfort, and connectivity for daily commutes and weekend road trips.
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