The Tenet T9 crossover may enter the Russian market in May.

The Russian-built Tenet T9 crossover will enter the Russian market in May 2026. This was reported on January 30 by the Telegram channel of the Chinese Cars portal, citing a source in the dealer community.

According to him, the seven-seat Tenet T9 modification will go on sale first, and later the model will have a five-seat interior layout.

In addition, according to an insider, the current flagship Tenet T8 will receive a more affordable version — it will be released in a front-wheel drive version. Currently, the crossover is offered only with an all-wheel drive system.

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The Tenet T9 crossover was presented at a presentation in Moscow on January 27. According to representatives of the brand, its production will begin at the Kaluga plant in the first half of the year. Since entering the market in September and until the end of 2025, Tenet has sold 33.5 thousand cars and by the end of December entered the top three of the country's car market.

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