Sinomach, the Chinese automobile manufacturer, plans to bring two new models to Russia that are built on the Nissan platform, signaling a strategic push into the Russian market. One of these models is the Paladin SUV, a vehicle that Sinomach positions as part of its expanded lineup for Russian customers. The information comes from a Sinomach release obtained by socialbites.ca, which outlines the company’s intent to introduce these Nissan-platform cars to Russian showrooms in the near term and to emphasize certified availability through official Sinomach Automobile dealerships. The Paladin SUV is specifically noted as a model that will be sold under the Oting brand at authorized dealers within Russia. These details underscore Sinomach’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the region and aligning with local distribution partners to ensure controlled, brand-consistent sales channels in the Russian market, according to the release (Sinomach press materials).
In addition to the Paladin, Sinomach Auto announced that two additional models based on Nissan’s architecture are slated for launch in 2024. The company stresses that the Russian market remains a priority and that its strategy includes growing leasing options and offering trade financing to support vehicle acquisitions. Such financing initiatives are presented as a means to make these new models more accessible to Russian consumers and fleets, reflecting Sinomach’s broader approach to expanding market presence through flexible payment solutions and dealer-supported financing (Sinomach press materials).
Sinomach Automobile traces its origins to 1997 and is headquartered in Tianjin. The parent holding group has a diversified portfolio that spans manufacturing beyond passenger vehicles, including road construction equipment, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, and various industrial solutions. This diversified background provides the company with a broad technical base for integrating automotive platforms and leveraging shared engineering resources across multiple business lines, which may influence how the Nissan-based lineup is developed and supported in Russia (Company history and portfolio overview, Sinomach official communications).
Previously, in December, the company had been associated with the launch of the Kaiyi X7 Kunlun crossover in the Russian market, marking a notable moment in Sinomach’s ongoing efforts to expand vehicle introductions in the region. The reference to this earlier model highlights a continuing pattern of product introductions and portfolio expansion that Sinomach has pursued as part of its international growth strategy, with attention to local market dynamics and consumer demand (Market rollout notes, Sinomach communications).