TagAZ plans to start producing sports coupe in 2012
ROSTOV-ON-DON. Feb 7 (Interfax) - LLC Taganrog Automobile Plant (TagAZ) (Rostov region) plans to start producing a five-door sports coupe for the Russian market in the spring of this year, TagAZ said on its website.
The initial localization level of production at the enterprise will be around 40%.
Sales of the new model, provided a favorable development in the situation, are planned for the summer. At the moment, it is still being developed. The basic package for the new item will include such options as powered windows, central locking, electrical heated mirrors, an air conditioner, a radio, hydraulic power steering, an anti-lock brake system and airbags.
TagAZ, founded in February 1997, began cooperating with Hyundai in 2001. It currently produces passenger and commercial vehicles under the Hyundai and BYD brands, as well as its own brands TaGAZ and Vortex.