Production of the Moskvitch 3 at the restarted plant began in November 2022, with the details of the vehicle revealed in the following days[9][10]
In April 2023, the Moscow City Duma proposed to sell its existing Toyota Camry based fleet, replacing them with the Moskvitch 3.[11]
In July 2023, the Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin suggested focusing on cars produced in Russia, such as those produced by Lada, as well as Moskvitch. The Minister of Finance, Anton Siluanov, supported the initiative through promising to provide assistance. The Chairman stated:
"We can make the same decision with you regarding the cars used by deputies of the State Duma: we have Moskvitch, we have Lada, we have Aurus. In our power, as soon as possible the fleet of cars of the State Duma should be replenished with Lada and Moskvitch."
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Production
The production of the Moskvitch 3 is planned in three stages. From the start of production in November 2022, vehicles are manufactured using semi knock-down kits with the assistance of Russian manufacturer Kamaz, as well as foreign manufacturer JAC Motors.[12] In stage II, planning to begin in 2024, it is planned to increase the localisation of manufacturing, through the attraction of Russian suppliers for components such as body panels and control systems. In stage III in the near future, near full local production of vehicles is anticipated.[13]
In mid July 2023, the company reported that they had produced more than 11,000 vehicles since the start of production.[15] The company further stated that they would stop vehicle production for the wellbeing of their workers from the 22nd of July, with production continuing on the 6th of August.
Moskvitch 3e (2022–present) - Replaces the 1.5 L engine of the Moskvitch 3 with a 193hp electric motor producing 340 N m of torque, and a battery with the range of 410km.[19][20]
Moskvitch 3 (Rear)Moskvitch 3 Comfort (2023–present) - In April 2023, Moskvitch announced a higher spec option for the Moskvitch 3, named the Moskvitch 3 Comfort.[21][22] The vehicle is only available with a 1.5 L engine with CVT. This model includes additional features such as fully LED lights, digital gauge cluster, automatic folding mirrors, multi-directional cameras, a forward collision warning system, high beam control, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring. Further safety improvements include the addition of side airbags and safety curtains as the original model was only equipped with front driver and passenger airbags.
All models are available in white, silver, black, red and blue colour schemes.
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