
The Kaiyi E5 sedan debuted on the Russian market in March, and the Chinese entered, according to tradition, with the senior Luxury package, which was valued at 1,959,000 rubles. A more accessible version was promised at a later date, but brand representatives didn’t say exactly when it would come “later”. Finally, the intrigue is revealed: the budget version of the model will go on sale in August.
Unfortunately, there are still few details about the new, more affordable version of the Kaiyi E5. It is only known that it will be simpler than the older Luxury. In particular, the turbo engine will be replaced by an atmospheric one. It is possible that the Chinese will offer another gearbox – a five-speed “mechanics”, which will be in the range of a sedan aimed at the home market. The list of equipment will certainly be shorter.
As for the price of the budget Kaiyi E5, it is still kept secret. It is likely that the updated price lists will be published closer to the start of sales, which, as our colleagues from Rossiyskaya Gazeta found out in the brand’s representative office, are scheduled for August. However, the cost of “just over a million rubles”, which the Chinese talked about before the launch of the novelty, should not be expected. The price tag is unlikely to fall below the 1.5 million mark.
We add that in addition to the more affordable Kaiyi E5 configuration, the company is also preparing to launch the X3, X3 Pro and X7 Kunlun crossovers in the domestic market. But even the approximate dates of the premieres of these models have not yet been announced.
Unfortunately, there are still few details about the new, more affordable version of the Kaiyi E5. It is only known that it will be simpler than the older Luxury. In particular, the turbo engine will be replaced by an atmospheric one. It is possible that the Chinese will offer another gearbox – a five-speed “mechanics”, which will be in the range of a sedan aimed at the home market. The list of equipment will certainly be shorter.
As for the price of the budget Kaiyi E5, it is still kept secret. It is likely that the updated price lists will be published closer to the start of sales, which, as our colleagues from Rossiyskaya Gazeta found out in the brand’s representative office, are scheduled for August. However, the cost of “just over a million rubles”, which the Chinese talked about before the launch of the novelty, should not be expected. The price tag is unlikely to fall below the 1.5 million mark.
We add that in addition to the more affordable Kaiyi E5 configuration, the company is also preparing to launch the X3, X3 Pro and X7 Kunlun crossovers in the domestic market. But even the approximate dates of the premieres of these models have not yet been announced.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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