Avtotor started the production of Chinese Kaiyi cars

Kaliningrad plant "Avtotor" has begun the mass production of cars of the Chinese brand Kaiyi. The first model, which will be presented in the Russian market for the first time, was C-class sedan called E5, the press service of the automaker reports. Avtotor's investments in the modernization of the production line for the production of Kaiyi E5 cars amounted to more than 100 million rubles. The world premiere of Kaiyi E5 sedan took place at the end of 2021. The car has one of the longest wheelbases in the segment (2700 mm) and fully independent front and rear suspension. Under the bonnet of the car, a non-alternative 1.5-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 147 hp is installed, with which is offered for a choice a 6-speed manual gearbox or variator. The start of sales of the Kaiyi E5 sedan is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023. By the end of 2023, three more Kaiyi models are planned to enter the Russian market.

So, in the middle of the year, Kaiyi lineup in Russia will be replenished with the compact crossovers Kaiyi X3 and X3 Pro. On the basis of the signed General Agreement, which defines the main directions and conditions for the strategic cooperation between Avtotor and Kaiyi Auto, Kaliningrad automaker received the exclusive right to manufacture and distribute Kaiyi brand products in Russia and a number of CIS countries. Further prospects for expanding cooperation are associated with projects for the production of electric vehicles, as well as other vehicles using alternative fuels. The official distributor of Kaiyi is KAI Rus LLC, involved in the organization of sales of cars, spare parts, components and accessories, brand promotion, organization of after-sales service and warranty service in Russia.