Sales of the new Esteo MX crossover for 3.99 million rubles have started in Russia.

The new premium brand Esteo has launched sales in Russia of the mid-size crossover MX, which is being produced in St. Petersburg. This was announced by the brand's press service on July 9.

The car is presented in two trim levels — "Premium" and "Flagship". The first one, excluding special offers, costs 3 million 990 thousand rubles. This car is equipped with 18-inch wheels, a black interior and eco-leather seat upholstery.

Options include dual-zone climate control, an all-round viewing system, a set of electronic assistants, including adaptive cruise control, and standard telematics. All seats are heated, the front ones have ventilation. The steering wheel, windshield and windshield washer nozzles are also heated.

The multimedia system is built on three independent displays, including a separate screen for the front passenger. It can be updated over the air and is equipped with a voice AI assistant in Russian.

The top version of the Flagship for 4 million 290 thousand rubles is distinguished by 20-inch wheels, a brown interior with natural leather seat upholstery. It offers a driver's seat with an extendable knee support and a front passenger seat with massage, an extendable ottoman and extended adjustments. Also on the list of options there is a fragrance, an air ionizer in the cabin, a built-in DVR, a more advanced audio system and an automatic parking system.

All versions are equipped with a two-liter turbocharged 2.0 TGDI engine with a capacity of 197 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.

The maximum speed of the SUV is 210 km/h. Seven driving modes are offered to help the driver, four of which are designed for difficult road conditions. The manufacturer emphasizes that the ground clearance of the car is 200 mm, and the body is fully galvanized.

The production of the Esteo MX full-cycle crossover is organized at the AGR Holding automobile plant in Shushary (St. Petersburg) as part of a strategic partnership with Defetoo.

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