The new Volga was certified in Russia

The first model of the revived Volga brand has received vehicle type approval. This was announced on December 17 by Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of Za Rulem, in his Telegram channel.

Based on the photos and specifications, we can conclude that the Volga K50 crossover is a re-molded Geely Monjaro, he writes.

The dimensions of the novelty are 4770 × 1895× 1689 mm, with a wheelbase of 2845 mm. The new Volga will be exclusively all-wheel drive with a two-liter turbo engine and a classic eight-speed automatic. The engine is designed for AI-95 gasoline. Either 19-inch or 20-inch wheels will be available for the K50.

The applicant for registration of the OTS is listed as the United Engineering Center, and the Nizhny Novgorod Passenger Cars company is listed as the manufacturer of the car.

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Will the new Volga be developed jointly with the Chinese

On December 15, Chinese automaker Geely announced a new top-end version of its Monjaro crossover. The Flagship SE (Special Edition) features an exclusive green color and 20-inch thin-spoked wheels. The power plant and transmission have not changed, but there is an additional driving mode for moving through the sand. In addition, shock absorbers with adjustable stiffness are used in the suspension.

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