The new Moskvich model is expected to enter the market in the near future.

Sales of the new Moskvich 8 crossover are expected to begin in the "very near future." This was stated by the metropolitan Department of Transport in its Telegram channel.

The imminent launch of the model was announced as part of the announcement that Moskvich has become a sponsor of the Spartak Moscow football club. The club received 45 cars produced by the Moscow automobile Plant, including the new Moskvich 8, compact crossovers Moskvich 3 and liftbacks Moskvich 6.

The fact that the assembly of Moskvich 8 cars is already underway was reported to Izvestia in mid-May. This model will be the fourth in the line of the revived brand, the announcement of the crossover's entry into the market took place more than a year ago, in April 2024. In the spring of this year, it was reported that the debut of the Moskvich 8 crossover on the Russian market is expected no earlier than July.

The length of the Moskvich 8 is 4824 mm with a wheelbase of 2830 mm. The car received a GDI gasoline engine (174 hp) with a seven-speed robotic transmission. The list of equipment includes a digital dashboard with a 12.3-inch display, wireless phone charging, an all-round viewing system, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is assumed that the cost of the car will be 3 million rubles. The official price has not been announced.

On July 11, it was reported that the Moskvich automobile plant updated the price list for the crossover with the index 3. The increase in price affected cars manufactured in 2025, with an increase of 48 thousand rubles in all trim levels.