In Yelabuga, production of Chinese JAC trucks continues, while vehicles bearing the same brand are turning up in Moscow. The strategy remains not just local assembly but building under a distinct brand identity for the market.
Argo
The JAC N25/N35 cabover truck was rebranded as Sollers Argo. Power comes from a 130-horsepower diesel, and the model entered the Russian market a bit more than a year ago. An alternative gasoline option delivering 147 horsepower is also available. Both configurations use rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission.
Argo is offered in two weight classes: 2.5 tons and 3.5 tons gross. There are no notable technical changes between them. Official paperwork notes only a one-ton payload difference to avoid certain Moscow restrictions. The vehicle uses front 15-inch wheels and rear dual wheels, requiring two spare tires.
Atlantean
The JAC Sunray all-metal van with a half hood has been renamed Sollers Atlant. The model is positioned for the Russian market both under its own brand and as MAZ, given that Sunray has long been assembled in Minsk under its own label.
Expected variants span from 2.5 to 4.6 tons gross, powered by diesel engines with 139 and 150 horsepower respectively. The engines translate to 1.9 and 2.8 liters displacement. The gearbox in both configurations features six gears.
The plan suggests that Atlant will soon take on the role of a versatile fleet vehicle, replacing certain roles previously filled by the Ford Transit, including ambulances and minibuses used in various commercial and public sectors.
Prices
Sollers Argo has a starting price around 2.5 million rubles, while Sollers Atlant starts from about 2.9 million rubles.
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Localization in production will rise, yet initial assembly remains focused on skilled labor in Russia.
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