Moskvich announced the launch of sales of M-line crossovers

Moskvich automobile Plant has launched sales of two new crossovers from the M-line — the five-seat M70 and the seven-seat M90. This is stated in the message of the company's press service, which was received by Izvestia on March 6.

The Moskvich M70 is available only with front-wheel drive and in two trim levels. In the basic version of "drive" (3.1 million rubles without special offers) The M70 is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine with a capacity of 150 hp, working in conjunction with a 7-speed robotic transmission. The list of equipment includes an opening panoramic roof with a curtain and an electric tailgate, electric adjustments of the driver's seat with settings memory and dual-zone climate control, heated all seats, adaptive cruise control.

The ultra version of the M70 (3.5 million rubles) is available with a 200 hp engine and a 2.0 liter volume, combined with a classic 9-speed automatic. The package is complemented by steering wheel lobes, electric adjustments of the passenger seat, wireless charging for the phone, an all-round viewing system and other options.

The Moskvich M90 will be available with all-wheel drive and in the only Ultimate configuration (4.2 million rubles) with a 2.0-liter engine combined with an automatic nine-speed transmission.

The list of options includes three-zone climate control with individual control for second-row passengers, heated seats in the first and second rows, ventilation in the front row seats, six airbags, a Bose audio system with 12 speakers, and a set of ADAS electronic assistants, including adaptive cruise control.

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