Zaporozh motor-car factory has finally clarified with its plans of expansion to Russian market: 30 thousand of automobiles (Lanos T150 model) will be delivered to Russia in 2006. 5000 of such cars will be produced for Russian market before the end of this year.
The release of that model was begun on October, 2004. First automobiles were produced in the framework of major component assembly but now about 50 per cent of component parts are produced in Ukraine. Repetition work of that model started at December 2004 and productive capacity is 60 thousand of automobiles per year.
Presumptive price of ZAZ Lanos T150 will be $8990 for base version. There are 3 modifications of that model on Zaporozh factory: sedan, and 3- and 5-banger hatchbacks. Besides Lanos T150 could be equipped with 1,5-litre and 1,6-litre petrol engine.
Meanwhile many analysts were skeptical not long ago about plans of Zaporozh motor-car factory to sell 30000 cars in Russia in 2006 right away.
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