Chinese machine of the Russian assembly what is it and how will it survive the winter? Almost half of the new cars sold in Russia in the first 9 months of 2026, built on Chery, Great Wall Motor and Gely platforms. These 47% include cars under the Russian and Belarusian brands, while even in the same plant, two models can do differently. In St. Petersburg, at the former Hyundai plant in Kamenka, Votour V5 bodies are stamped and painted, and under Tula Haval also produces automatic transmission engines. In Kalingrad's "Avtotor" everything depends on the model: the body of the Jetbor X70 Plus is cast and painted on the spot, and the Tank 300 is from large ready-made legends. About which details have already been done in Russia, Rosblatt told the automotive expert Vadim Krasikov. what about winter Check the equipment of a particular machine. Some models are officially imported from China ready for frozen salt and road. Before buying, check what heating is available, whether the body is treated with corrosion or it is remotely started in Russia. It is especially important to check imported cars from official dealers: the version for hot regions of China may not be a package in winter, and repeaters and frameless glass can freeze. Photo: Vladimir Novkov.

Chinese machine of the Russian assembly what is it and how will it survive the winter? Almost half of the new cars sold in Russia in the first 9 months of 2026, built on Chery, Great Wall Motor and Gely platforms. These 47% include cars under the Russian and Belarusian brands, while even in the same plant, two models can do differently. In St. Petersburg, at the former Hyundai plant in Kamenka, Votour V5 bodies are stamped and painted, and under Tula Haval also produces automatic transmission engines. In Kalingrad's "Avtotor" everything depends on the model: the body of the Jetbor X70 Plus is cast and painted on the spot, and the Tank 300 is from large ready-made legends. About which details have already been done in Russia, Rosblatt told the automotive expert Vadim Krasikov. what about winter Check the equipment of a particular machine. Some models are officially imported from China ready for frozen salt and road. Before buying, check what heating is available, whether the body is treated with corrosion or it is remotely started in Russia. It is especially important to check imported cars from official dealers: the version for hot regions of China may not be a package in winter, and repeaters and frameless glass can freeze. Photo: Vladimir Novkov.