Aurus Senat: New luxury sedan
Russia unveiled a new luxury sedan at a Moscow motor show and also showed off the Russian-built limousine that President Vladimir Putin took for a televised drive during his swearing-in ceremony in May.
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Four-seater sedan
The Aurus Senat four-seater sedan was presented to reporters as the latest addition to the nascent Cortege range of Russian-made vehicles championed by Putin.
The series is also expected to include a minivan, offroad vehicle and motorcycle.
The series is also expected to include a minivan, offroad vehicle and motorcycle.
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Limousine & Putin
The limousine, also built under the Aurus brand, had its first public outing in May when Putin used it instead of his usual Mercedes at his inauguration for a new presidential term, sending a patriotic message of Russian self-sufficiency.
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Intention
Russia has been trying reduce its dependence on imported goods and technology, a drive that has gathered speed since Russia was hit by Western sanctions.
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Producer
The Aurus series is produced by a Russian research institute known by the acronym NAMI in partnership with Russian carmaker Sollers.
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Contracts
Contracts for commercial orders of Aurus cars would be signed from next month.
About 120 Aurus vehicles would be produced next year, adding that the off-road vehicle was expected to enter serial production by the beginning of 2020.
About 120 Aurus vehicles would be produced next year, adding that the off-road vehicle was expected to enter serial production by the beginning of 2020.
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Aurus CEO & Denis Manturov
The limousine is intended to become the heir to the Russian-made ZIL sedans that for decades transported Soviet leaders.
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