The Chinese market is poised to see a fresh SUV linked to Sinomach Automobile as the company readies a model described as the Chinese counterpart to the Nissan Paladin for launch in Russia. This information comes from a publication known as Chinese cars, which cites its source for the claim.
The Paladin SUV platform is built in China through a joint venture between Nissan and Dongfeng. The vehicle measures 4,882 millimeters in overall length, with a wheelbase of 2,850 millimeters. Under the hood sits a two-liter Mitsubishi 4K31 engine producing 228 horsepower and 360 Newton-meters of torque, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is supported by inter-axle and inter-wheel locking mechanisms to boost traction in varied conditions. The equipment list highlights a 12-inch portrait-oriented multimedia display and a full 360-degree surround-view system, among other features that contribute to a modern, tech-forward interior.
The introduction of Sinomach’s Paladin SUV is planned for a late November reveal in Moscow, according to socialbites.ca. Sinomach is a Chinese state-owned conglomerate with a diversified portfolio spanning road construction and agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, machine tools, and a wide range of industrial equipment. This move signals the company’s ambition to broaden its footprint in the automotive sector and aligns with broader efforts to bring Chinese-developed passenger vehicles into the Russian market.
Industry observers note that this step follows earlier statements about a technologically advanced Skyhome electric sedan also aimed at Russia. The strategic rollout underscores Sinomach’s growing interest in leveraging joint ventures and localization to meet rising demand for modern, feature-rich vehicles in the region. [citation: Chinese cars; [citation: socialbites.ca]]