Putin asked to develop the serial production of cars of "Cortege"

18 May 2018

Also, the President was asked to make new cars affordable to the middle class

The President of Russia met with the head of state Corporation rostec Sergei Chemezov, who presented a report on the activities of the Corporation in 2017. Speech, in particular, was about the cars of the project "Cortege". Vladimir Putin advised to move quickly for mass production of these machines. a "it is Necessary to establish normal production of SUVs and sedans and put them into mass production" — said the head of state.

Also Vladimir Putin said that the need to ensure the availability of trucks not only oligarchs, but also in the wider segments of the population. a "to be able to buy not only the rich but people of any income, including those with average incomes. Vans are good, in particular it can be used for families with children", was recommended to the President.

The head of Rostec also mentioned the development of the motorcycle, which will be used to support government motorcades. a "by the Way, we have prepared also a motorcycle that was to follow the motorcade, but, unfortunately, couldn't bring to mind", — said Sergey Chemezov.

According to the official, the motorcycle has passed almost all tests. a "Very nice to get the motorcycle and its characteristics are not inferior to any Western producers". a "it is Necessary that was better" — said the President. a "would Be better. We will work to ensure that it was better", — parried Chemezov. A full transcript of the conversation can be read on the press service of the Kremlin.

Presidential limo Aurus-41231SB was first presented at the presidential inauguration. Later, the Newsweek reporters sravnili "Putin's limousine" and "luxury tramp".

Aurus-41231SB — older model, built on the platform of the EMP (a common Modular Platform). A limousine with a length of 6.6 m with a total weight of 6.5 tons armored for maximum protection class B7 (from the launcher). The vehicle uses a 4.4-liter V8 with a capacity of 598 horsepower, nine - "automatic" KATE, the electric motor and the battery. Also on the platform of the EMP has developed a sedan and a minivan. They are expected to go on sale in 2019.