Manturov pointed out that there was no reduction in competition in the Russian car market.

In recent years, the range of Chinese passenger cars on the Russian market, both localized and officially imported, has only been growing, which shows that there is no reduction in competition in the Russian market. This was announced on May 21 by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

As Manturov noted, answering a question about the risks of reducing competition and making it impossible to purchase interesting and affordable cars from China if they turn out to be direct competitors of AvtoVAZ products, Chinese car companies that decide to localize models in Russia are interested in entering segments where they can offer a unique product with the greatest growth potential and faster. to recoup your investments. He pointed out that such a segment is now primarily electric vehicles and hybrids.

The First Deputy Prime Minister, quoted by TASS, recalled that in partnership with manufacturers from China, car production has been organized in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaluga, Tula, Nizhny Novgorod, Lipetsk and Kaliningrad regions.

He also pointed out that the priority of the Russian automotive industry is the national manufacturers, taking into account the lessons of sanctions. Local automakers should develop in a competitive environment, but without distortions that could threaten technological sovereignty.

"This way we will be able to ensure the continued choice and availability of cars in all segments for the medium and long term," Manturov added.

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Earlier in the day, it was reported that the new Esteo MX crossover entered full-cycle production at the AGR holding plant in Shushary, St. Petersburg. Esteo becomes the second automobile brand after Jeland (both Russian), the production of which is organized at the former GM plant, which has undergone extensive modernization and retrofitting.