Moscow International Automobile Salon 2014 is held in the capital from 27.08.2014 to 29.09.2014. The event takes place every two years, each time attracting both domestic manufacturers and foreign brands. Automakers at MIAS presented nearly 20 European and world premieres.
Having chosen the most interesting cars, we have compiled Top 10 new products of the Moscow Motor Show 2014.
10. Haval H8
The luxury sub-brand of the Chinese brand Great Wall has not previously been presented in Russia. However, already in 2015, the Chinese plan to start selling Haval in the domestic market. The H8 crossover is the brand's flagship. It has a 6-speed automatic, four-wheel drive, leather interior, and a complete electronics package.
9. Porsche 918 Spyder
The hybrid supercar has two electric motors as well as a powerful V8 gasoline engine. At the same time, the total power of the 918 Spyder power plant is 887 hp. For the Russian market, a quota was set for 7 cars, one of which has already been sold for 991 thousand euros.
8. Peugeot DKR 2008
The rear-wheel drive SUV will defend France's honor at the Dakar Rally in January 2015. The prototype of the car was presented back in the spring in Beijing. The final version has already been brought to Moscow.
7. Ford Ecosporte
The subcompact crossover will start shipping in 2014. The car combines the dynamism and maneuverability of a compact car with spaciousness, four-wheel drive and a high seating position.
6.Lada Kalina NFR
The novelty of 2014 received a modernized manual transmission, 17-inch wheels, low-profile tires, and a 140 hp engine. Designers have chosen a sporty design for the most "advanced" Kalina.
5. Subaru Viziv 2
This crossover concept has a hybrid powertrain that includes a turbo and electric motor, as well as two rear independent electric motors. Viziv 2 received a continuously variable transmission Lineatronic.
4. Smart - electric car
The new series of electric cars will go on sale at the end of the year. The chassis of the car is rear-wheel drive, the motor is located in a niche under the luggage compartment. The same platform formed the basis new items at the Geneva Motor Show - Renault Twingo.
3. Opel Monza
A concept car from Opel is a two-door coupe. The futuristic look of the model is given by "winged" doors that rise upwards, as well as squat, streamlined shapes.
2. Mazda 6
The new 2014 Mazda 6 is available in sedan and hatchback versions. Buyers are available in 7 different configurations with engine power from 150 to 192 hp. The car has become more environmentally friendly and safer, and there are many nice little things and storage space in the cabin.
1. Toyota FV
This futuristic concept can hardly be called a car in the usual sense. The vehicle of the future is designed for one rider. The car electronics will indicate the route on the windshield, and the color of the car will change depending on the driver's mood change.