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AVTOTOR and Great Wall Motor Rus signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
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Great Wall Motor Rus and AVTOTOR have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement, under which contract production of the premium TANK 300 SUV will begin at AVTOTOR's Kaliningrad production facility.
Zhang Junxue, President of Great Wall Motor Rus LLC, said, "We have begun working with our technology partner, AVTOTOR, on the production of premium SUVs under the TANK brand. This strategic collaboration will enable us to make the TANK 300 SUV accessible to Russian car enthusiasts and strengthen the company's position in the Russian market."
Evgeny Petukhov, President and CEO of AVTOTOR Auto Holding LLC, said: "In accordance with the signed agreement, contract production of the TANK 300 frame SUV is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026. This collaboration entails a gradual expansion of the brand's vehicle production technology and increased localization."
The model will be available in Drive, Premium, City Drive, and City Premium trim levels, with a 2.0-liter engine producing 218 hp and 380 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The TANK 300 will be available in two interior trims—black and black-red—and five exterior colors.
The vehicles will be sold through TANK's official dealer network throughout the Russian Federation. All TANK 300 SUVs produced by AVTOTOR will undergo comprehensive quality testing in accordance with GWM standards. Furthermore, all vehicles will be covered by an official warranty and service support at official TANK dealerships.
The TANK 300 frame SUV was the first model in Great Wall Motor's premium SUV lineup, introduced to the Russian market in late 2022. The TANK 300 SUV combines a classic frame design with a high level of comfort. It features a turbocharged gasoline engine, all-wheel drive with low-range transmission and locking differentials, a wide range of off-road driving modes, and modern driver assistance systems. The vehicle offers sophisticated interior ergonomics and a modern multimedia system, making it versatile for both city and off-road use.
All TANK 300 SUVs are adapted to the climate and road conditions of the Russian market: they are equipped with a winter package, which includes heated seats, steering wheel, windshield and rear window, rearview mirrors, washer nozzles, and rearview camera washer, as well as anti-corrosion body protection.
AVTOTOR is one of Russia's largest automakers. The company was founded in 1994 in Kaliningrad. The company was the first in Russia to produce foreign-brand vehicles. Production has been underway since May 1997. AVTOTOR operates in accordance with international quality management system standards at all stages of production. It is a leader in the industry for its high-quality products. Over its 30 years of operation, AVTOTOR plants have produced over 2.6 million vehicles (more than 220 models) of world-renowned brands.
Under the current Special Investment Contract with the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Government of the Kaliningrad Region, the company is implementing a project to create a manufacturing cluster for electric vehicles and automotive components in the Kaliningrad Region. The investment volume exceeds 70 billion rubles.
Great Wall Motor Rus LLC is the exclusive distributor of HAVAL, POER, TANK, WEY, and ORA vehicles and parts in the Russian Federation. The company has been operating since February 2014. The first official HAVAL dealership opened in Moscow in June 2015. Currently, there are more than 250 HAVAL dealerships in Russia: the intelligent crossovers HAVAL JOLION (HAVAL JOLION), HAVAL DARGO (HAVAL DARGO), HAVAL M6 (HAVAL M6), HAVAL F7 (HAVAL F7) and HAVAL F7x (HAVAL F7 X) are represented in the HAVAL CITY dealership network, and the all-terrain crossovers and frame SUVs of the HAVAL H3 (HAVAL H3), HAVAL H9 (HAVAL H9), HAVAL H5 (HAVAL H5) and HAVAL H7 (HAVAL H7) brand are represented in the HAVAL PRO network.
TANK is a premium SUV brand from Great Wall Motor, first introduced in 2021. GWM TANK is a fully user-focused brand, offering a new automotive experience based on user interests and preferences, reflecting global trends in digital interaction. TANK represents the current product category of premium urban SUVs, responding to modern consumer trends. It combines the uncompromising nature of a true SUV with the technology and comfort of an everyday city car. In Russia, the TANK brand is represented by a dedicated dealer network in 49 cities.
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