The first crossover of the new Russian brand Esteo is presented

The domestic AGR holding presented the first model of the new Russian brand Esteo. The mid-size crossover MX will be produced at the plant in St. Petersburg Shushary and will go on sale in the summer of 2026. The company's press service announced this on May 12.

The length of the Esteo MX is 4775 mm, the width is 1890 mm, the height is 1725 mm, and the wheelbase is 2800 mm. The crossover is equipped with a two-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 197 hp, a classic eight-speed automatic and an all-wheel drive system. Aluminum levers, hydraulic-filled silent blocks and special settings are used in the suspension. Depending on the configuration, the discs can be 19- or 20-inch. The ground clearance is 210 mm. The diode optics includes 472 LED elements.

There are three independent screens in the cabin: a digital instrument panel (10.25 inches) with classic "wells" for displaying engine speed and RPM, a 15.6-inch main control monitor and a 12.3-inch passenger display with a separate Bluetooth channel. The front panel is integrated with traditional climate control and alarm buttons. The interior is complemented by 256 shades of contour lighting.

Wireless charging with a power of 50 watts with a reminder function of a forgotten smartphone and built-in cooling, a ventilated box in the central armrest and a panoramic roof with electric sunroof and curtain are provided. With the second row seats folded, the luggage compartment volume reaches 1.5 cubic meters. The roof rails are designed for a load of up to 150 kg. The list of equipment includes a full winter package (heated steering wheel, exterior mirrors, windshield and rear windows, all seats, etc.). The washer tank has been increased to 7 liters, and the rear camera is equipped with a factory washer.

In the top-end version, the Esteo MX is equipped with nappa leather trim, anatomically shaped chairs with high-elasticity filler. The driver's seat is complemented by an adjustable electric popliteal support, and the passenger seat has an extendable ottoman. There are heating and ventilation functions for both rows, complemented by a massage system in the front seats, as well as a two-zone climate control system with air ionization, fine particle filtration and interior aromatization. The crossover also has two-layer front side windows, a Boya Sound audio system with 21 speakers, and an AI-based voice assistant that not only controls the car's functions, but also localizes the sound source, determining which passenger the command came from.

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Earlier that day, AGR Holding announced that full-cycle production of the Tenet T4L crossover had been launched at the Kaluga plant. The Tenet T4L is a variation of the Chery Tiggo mid-size crossover of the seventh series, and it is also similar in size and equipment.