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American-Uzbek Chevrolet Onix can come to Russia from Kazakhstan

  • December 26, 2022
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UzAuto Motors has announced that it plans to start assembling Chevrolet Onix sedans in Kazakhstan. The project was launched by the presidents of the two countries – Shavkat

UzAuto Motors has announced that it plans to start assembling Chevrolet Onix sedans in Kazakhstan. The project was launched by the presidents of the two countries – Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Thus, budget “four-door” have a chance to enter our country.

In Kazakhstan, cars will be produced at the facilities of the Allur plant using the small-button assembly method. About 30,000 “iron horses” should roll off the assembly line every year.

Remember, the Chevrolet Onix was developed for emerging markets. The sedan is based on the GEM (Global Emerging Markets) platform, “sharpened” for low-cost compact models. In fact, this is a simplified Delta “trolley”, known from the Chevrolet Cruze.

Under the hood, a 1.2-liter engine works in two boost options – 90 and 132 horsepower. of. A 5-speed “mechanics” and a 6-band “automatic” are attached to the unit. The equipment list includes heated front seats, an 8-inch multimedia screen, climate control, a rear-view camera and other options.

It was previously reported that General Motors threatened UzAuto Motors to break contractual relations if it starts supplying cars to Russia. The Uzbeks obeyed. In Kazakhstan, however, the situation is different. Cars from this country can enter our market through the parallel import scheme. Imports will be handled by dealers who are not bound by obligations to the Americans.

In Kazakhstan, cars will be produced at the facilities of the Allur plant using the small-button assembly method. About 30,000 “iron horses” should roll off the assembly line every year.

Remember, the Chevrolet Onix was developed for emerging markets. The sedan is based on the GEM (Global Emerging Markets) platform, “sharpened” for low-cost compact models. In fact, this is a simplified Delta “trolley”, known from the Chevrolet Cruze.

Under the hood, a 1.2-liter engine works in two boost options – 90 and 132 horsepower. of. A 5-speed “mechanics” and a 6-band “automatic” are attached to the unit. The equipment list includes heated front seats, an 8-inch multimedia screen, climate control, a rear-view camera and other options.

It was previously reported that General Motors threatened UzAuto Motors to break contractual relations if it starts supplying cars to Russia. The Uzbeks obeyed. In Kazakhstan, however, the situation is different. Cars from this country can enter our market through the parallel import scheme. Imports will be handled by dealers who are not bound by obligations to the Americans.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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