MIMS-2007: Chinese intervention

Passing in these days of "Crocus Expo" two exhibitions InterAuto 2007 "and« MIMS-2007 "clearly showed who and what is going to storm the Russian market. Chinese manufacturers are willing to openly talk with the Russian sellers of cars and car components and demonstrate their products to visitors. More than half of the exhibition area is occupied by the representatives of the People's Republic. And where is everybody? It's very simple, MIMS-2007 (Moscow International Motor Show) in its original sense, means the participation of cars and their manufacturers every two years. Those who remember the show in 2006, will notice a significant difference. Such an agreement exists between the manufacturers and the Association of European Businesses (AEB). Therefore, almost none of the well-known companies do not participate in the MIMS-2007, except for Opel, Seat, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, etc. (Commercial vehicles do not count). This explains the dominance of the Chinese this year, while the Europeans, Japanese and Americans share the stands next year, the Chinese, Koreans and some of impatient Europeans occupied the area Interauto / MIMS 2007. At full strength, and Russian producers were cars are. But the internal affairs of the organizers, committees and manufacturers at the moment we are concerned about the least. The main thing - it's the brightest of the Moscow motor show premiere (do not we call it international), which will be discussed. Chinese brand BYD introduced on its stand sedan F6, in the Russian market it is available with two types of engines - BYD 483QB (BIVT) and Mitsubishi 4G69 (MIVEC) in volume of 2,0 and 2,4 liters, respectively. Another exhibit - a hatchback F3-R, equipped with injectors, engine Mitsubishi 4G 15S with multiple injection and electronically controlled volume of 1.4 liters. The third copy - sedan F3, under the hood of which is fuel-injected 1.6-liter Mitsubishi 4G18 engine with multipoint fuel injection and electronic control. Chery, a well-known in the Russian market for its models, Amulet, Tiggo, Fora, QQ and Eastar, exposes the executive class sedan Chery B21, designed by the legendary Italian design studio Bertone, which created the design of automotive brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. Concept is equipped with two petrol engines volume of 2.0 liters and 3.0 liters, and a powerful diesel engine of 1.9 liters. A choice of 5 speed manual gearbox or the automatic 6-speed. Particular attention is paid engineers in the design of passive safety, the B21 6 airbags (2 front, 2 side and 2 extra for the knees). Also in the car included anti-lock ABS, electronic brake force distribution along the axes of EBD, Electronic Stability Program ESP. Another feature of the car are standard options B21 (parking sensor, hand's free for cell phones) are set as the ride is not only comfortable but also safe. For the first time this concept was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show in March 2007. A distinctive feature of our stand Great Wall became the limo Hover ? luxury SUV built on Hover c engine Mitsubishi, its length is 6,720 mm. Chinese brand in conjunction with your dealer IRITO held a presentation ceremony for the three cars of different classes - GWPeri, Florid and Cowry. Model class A GWPeri equipped with a petrol engine of 1.3 liters, corresponding to Euro-4 standard, working in conjunction with five-speed manual transmission. Hatchback Class Florid is offered with two engines to choose from - Turbo Diesel 74-strong 1,2-liter engine that meets Euro-3 and two gasoline volume of 1,3 and 1,5 liter capacity 87 and 99 hp. Eight Cowry minivan equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine Mitsubishi 105 hp, it complies with environmental standards Euro 4. In addition to these instances on a stand exposed Wingle pickup and SUV diesel Hover. One of the largest stands, of course, was the stand of native AvtoVAZ. In addition to sports and tuning Lada Kalina R2 and Lada Kalina Cup, where fair visitors can ride in person, the audience's attention riveted to the notorious "Project C", the joint development of AvtoVAZ and the Canadian company Magna, which has already managed to shine at an exhibition in Geneva. Family Lada Kalina Priora and replenished modifications - Priora hatchback body was, Kalina transformed into a wagon and four-wheel drive Kalina 4WD. Another development of local luminaries - Lada Priora CNG - modified stock car that runs on natural gas as primary fuel and gasoline as a backup. Not forgotten and "honorable hero of the day" VAZ-2121 NIVA, conquered the North Pole wins the African rally-raids, and is the ancestor of the class of crossovers. Total stand area of ??1,000 square feet of exhibit presented 24. Korean company, Kia unveiled a new model - the universal Kia cee `d Sport Wagon. According to the forecasts the company's management, he will become the most popular segment of the generalist C. Domestic buyers will be able to choose the appropriate options in 5 engines, the power ranging from 105 to 143 hp, cost him between $ 18 000. Apart from him on the stand you can see another 11 models, three of them (Sorento, Rio JB and Spectra) were presented to the Russian official dealer marks - by Sokia. Models of Sportage, Cerato and Picanto have been reported as imported directly. Nankinskaya Motor Corporation, in turn, presented three new models - MG7, MG7L and MG TF, thereby noting the resurgence of the brand in the international market. Most attention went to the model MG7, made in the British style, her heart is all-aluminum compact motor racing class with a superhigh-liter capacity. The developers have thought through and implemented into the vehicle systems such as rigid frame construction of four doors from the high-strength steel, new strengthened body of USD two-sided galvanized steel sheets, bags from the manufacturer AUTOLIV, automatic adjustment of seat belts with pretensioners when changing seat position and a new model of the ABS + EBD (Antilock Braking System (ABS) + Electronic Brake force Distribution) manufactured by BOSCH. In an intelligent anti-theft system includes low battery, ultrasonic alarm system for intrusion detection, special design of the fuel tank to protect against theft and unique technology of anti-theft protection wheels. Model MG 7 L is modifitsikatsiey MG 7, it refers to the executive class of cars, its main differences - the more powerful engine (all-aluminum 24-valve V6 with twin camshafts and multi-point electric injection), DJATCO intelligent automatic 5-speed gearbox, «UV "7-spoke wheel drive, an entertainment system with three screens and a DVD, automatic xenon headlights with automatic correction fluid, washer and electronic navigation system. Conceptual MGTF is the highest achievement in the family racing cars MG. Design of the car has developed a legendary Peter Stephens (Peter Stevens). The car features a classic form of a sports car, professional racing wheel design with a low center of gravity, two-door body with two seats, a rational layout, roof, removable soft top, sport seats with leather-coated, shifter racing type, sport steering wheel with three-spoke, central console racing-type lightweight aluminum engine for racing cars, professional brake, central location of the engine, rear-wheel drive chassis and a professional race car. Another Korean brand Hyundai unveiled a new five-door hatchback-class golf i30, designed specifically for the European market, its sales in Russia will begin this fall. Engine range comprises three petrol unit volume of 1,4, 1,6 and 2,0 liters capacity of 105, 115 and 143 hp respectively, and two turbo diesel engines - 1.6-liter (capacity 90 and 115 hp) and 2.0-liter 140-hp engine. They will all be combined with five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The company plans to release in addition to the five-door i30 production three-door hatchback, wagon and coupe-cabriolet. The only major international automakers General Motors showed cars brands Opel and Chevrolet, as well as those models which will soon be sold on the Russian market. Undoubted success of the visitors has RWD Roadster Opel GT - it is equipped with four-cylinder engine volume of 2.0 liter capacity 264 hp, thanks to which it accelerates to 100 km / h in less than 6 seconds. On the stand majestically adorns the new (fourth) generation Chevrolet Tahoe SUV with an engine capacity of 5.3 liter capacity 320 hp. Among the exhibits can be seen GM sedan Opel Astra, had received two modern gasoline engine Ecotec volume of 1,6 and 1,8 liter capacity of 115 and 140 hp accordingly, they built a system of electronic control valve timing. The car differs a balanced body structure with dynamic contours, and has excellent dynamic qualities and a high level of security. OPC model range represented the flagship model Vectra OPC (in the sedan and wagon), equipped with a V-twin engine delivering 280 HP, the world's fastest serial minivans Zafira OPC, a maximum speed of 231 km / h with 2,0 - liter turbo engine with 240 hp. By the end of this year on the Russian market will be a compact five-seat minivan Meriva OPC, under the hood of the engine which is similar to the Corsa OPC. The maximum power the car makes 180 hp and top speed - 220 km / h. From fellow family is not far behind the three-door Corsa OPC - because it breathes the 1.6-liter engine with 192 hp, capable of accelerating the car to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds and put a mark on the speedometer 225 km / h . Mark Chevrolet boasts the guests novelties Chevrolet Tahoe and racing Lacetti WTCC, in which pilots of the team involved in the Chevrolet World Touring Car Championship FIA, as well as the Lacetti in version «Street version», which is already available from Russian dealers. Chevrolet Lacetti, equipped with a set of WTCC, has a special side-lining the body, front and rear bumpers, as well as the shank of the exhaust pipe, domestic customers can buy it from the engines in 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Fourth-generation Chevrolet Tahoe SUV was Vortec 5,3 L engine capacity of 320 hp, the car became more powerful and safer, the designers worked on his performance, improve manageability and giving smooth operation. Beginning his sales in Russia scheduled for early 2008. The exhibition will debut three Japanese models ISUZU - tractors E-Series chassis for construction equipment and C-Series multifunction chassis NKR55 capacity up to 2 tons. At the booth of "Severstal-Auto" in the pavilion of trucks can be seen tyzhelye C-series trucks, which are universal chassis for Construction, such as dump trucks, concrete mixers, cranes and so on. E-series trucks are tractors with 6x4 or 4x2 capacity of 17.4 tons. Car ISUZU NKR55 ranked as light commercial trucks, its carrying capacity is 2 tons, it can be used to transport heavy loads in compact urban environments. Recently came to the Russian market Spanish brand Seat brought to the exhibition a complete range of eight cars. The official importer of these cars - the company "Iberia Motor Rus. Although many do not believe in the success of Seat on our market because of high costs, but according to the company's management of their price will not exceed the Volkswagen brand cars in its class. Domestic company, GAZ Group has opened the veil of the new model - before visitors' eyes appeared sedan GAZ Siber, assembled on the platform of JR-41. The basic package will include the car 2.4-liter engine, air conditioning, two airbags, ABS, ANTISLIP system Traction control, halogen headlamps with delayed disconnection and adjustable levels, Power Steering, adjustable steering column, elektropripod driver's seat, audio system with six speakers and amplifiers rear-view mirror with avtozatemneniem, full-sized spare wheel, fog lights, etc.. For Siber provides 7 options set - will be able to choose between automatic and manual transmission, engine of 2.7 liters and options, at the expense of the car price will range from $ 18,000 to $ 25,000. The company's management expects that the most "running" a modification would be the version with 2.4-liter engine and automatic transmission. It is planned that in the sale of this car will go in the first half of 2008. It is still unknown what will be the salon because it is not yet developed - to show the car was fully toned. American concern Ford showed at Interauto their vans Ford Transit, received titut Van of the Year, and the Ford Transit Connect, which managed to earn a good reputation in foreign markets. On the stand minivan Ford Transit was introduced in several variants, including four-wheel drive and the "charged". Another novelty - a new generation of pick-up Ford Ranger, which has upgraded exterior and interior design, and as he got a new diesel engine. Another copy - Heavy Ford Cargo, adapted for the Russian buyer and equipped with a new option. The truck received a new 9.0-liter diesel engine with 350 hp. One of China's largest corporations - the company FAW has brought on Interauto two models - sedan FAW Besturn, executive class sedan and hatchback FAW Vita. Compact Vita is equipped with a driver airbag, power windows, Hur, ABS, and its relatively low cost - $ 12 990 - explains the lack of automatic transmission and a desire to meet the demands of buyers looking to buy inexpensive foreign-made car. Sedan Besturn on the company's plans to occupy the niche of luxury cars, which differ from their foreign counterparts affordable cost. Joins the ranks of Chinese brands brand Hafei Motor, a newcomer to the Russian market. On the stand exhibited two models - Hafei Brio, which first came from our dealers and Princip V. Compact Brio got engine of 1.3 liters, with which the machine moves pretty briskly on the roads. A new generation of Princip V changed compared to last almost beyond recognition - the exterior has an aggressive line of the body have become more aggressive, the way the car lights new optics, as well as the power plant before the 1,8-liter engine. Company Lifan fielded only one representative of its model range - Lifan Breez, thanks to local brand of "Autoworld" stand adorned with three of those sedan with a variety of engine choices and colors. The exhibition contract was signed between the two companies on a three-year cooperation, investment of this project is $ 160 million. For such an event on the stand came Nikolai Gruzdev, CEO of Autoworld, and My Gang, vice-president of Lifan, who put their signatures on the document. This is only the most striking exhibits salon, to name all the cars from China, the article will turn into a small novel. Those who could not get to the exhibition can find detailed photo gallery. Pages: 1