It was advertisement which was much talked about in 2013, as the project was not widespread. The newly elected president of Russia Vladimir Putin wanted to create a new car brand dedicated to presidential and government cars. At that time, his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev and he traveled in a Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman. A beautiful ceremonial limousine, but not of Russian production. As in those times when the leaders of the Soviet Union traveled large GAZ or ZIL limousines, Putin wanted his own car. There was a project commissioned by USRussian Automobile Research Center. He planned from the beginning the design of a large charter saloon and a mobile limousine. An SUV and a minibus were also in the program, but in the second phase.

Aurus, the ZIL of the 21st century

Five years later, a completely new brand appeared: Aurus. His first model Senate (Where Limousine in the extended version) is very successful. Taking into account German and British codes of luxury. Not hiding the connection with the former Soviet ZILs. An elegant line without frills, chrome and leather, a beautiful radiator grille embossed with the Aurus emblem. The engine was developed in collaboration between NAMI and Porsche. It 4.4-liter hybrid V8 with a capacity of 598 hpwho has since been helped by a 6.6-liter V12 with a capacity of more than 800 horsepower. Rabies related to plumage!

After the first deliveries were made, the president got to work to replace all old “western” models in the official fleet. Since then we have seen each other convertible derivatives to military parades! Recently, Aurus presented by Arsenalbig luxury van. And especially Commander, an SUV she’s betting big on. The latter is, like the Senate, too intended for sale to individuals.

Senate in the country of black gold

And the persons in question are not necessarily Russians! The Aurus brand actually started deliver copies of its Senate to the United Arab Emirates. The manufacturer has been planning exports to the Persian Gulf countries for several years. Russia and the Emirates have very good diplomatic relations, a local investor, Tavazun entered the capital of Avrus. Eventually, Aurus plans to open several showrooms in the country.

Despite the production capacity of 5,000 cars per year, Tatar factory in Alabuz could not bear it since the beginning of the year only twelve copies of the Senat sedan. It does not have a brand own retail outlet in Moscow. At the same time, she planned to develop from home for a long time. With manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and foreign suppliers who have left the country (the market fell by 63% in one year), probably the Senate also suffers from a shortage of parts and chips…