10 most interesting novelties of the Moscow Motor Show

World premieres of the Moscow International Motor Show, which opens on August 29, almost all belong to the middle price segment.

In the first two days to attend the event and assess manufacturers stands only can journalists and automotive experts, and on 31 August the exhibition will open to the public. MIAS-2012 will be the largest and most impressive interior of the history of the project in Russia. Its area exceeds 100,000 square meters. m, will be attended by more than 100 companies, and the number of visitors, the organizers, will be over a million people hope.

The first review of the capital of automobile novelties took place in 1992. Take part in the "Motor Show-92" agreed 60 companies from 11 countries, among which are Peugeot, Nissan, Skoda and Chevrolet. Several times the Moscow Motor Show became a place of high-profile world premieres. So, in 1998, the Swedish carmaker Volvo presented the model of the S80 to the MIAS, and in 2003 the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi first showed the public a new generation sedan Lancer. In 2008, MIAS has received a top-end category "A", which is awarded only five International Auto Show: Detroit, Geneva, Frankfurt, Paris and London. And yet, despite this, not all manufacturers are willing to spend in Moscow premiere of all-new models, and driven instead restyled versions of already established car itself. For example, this year at the stands of the Moscow motor show premiere of the updated Mazda 6, Honda CR-V, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Ford Kuga and others are familiar to Russians models.

But despite the relatively modest number of high-profile world premieres, say that automakers are serious MIAS, still not worth it. In the Russian market, as opposed to European, which seriously felt the effects of the crisis on the demand for new automobiles is increasing. And more than other Russians interested in news in the middle price segment. And that they will present in abundance at this year's Moscow Motor Show. In anticipation of the opening of the Moscow Motor Show, Forbes magazine selected the ten exhibitions of new products that will be able to interest the Russian public.

Peugeot 408

Price: 549 000 Rubles

Home sales: began accepting applications

Among a number of new products that will present in Moscow Peugeot, will be the main sedan Peugeot 408. The first model was shown to the public at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, and soon after that the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom were able to buy it. In 2011, car sales started in Argentina, and in 2012 to the sedan got to Russia. "The Frenchman" is based on the Peugeot 308 hatchback, but thanks to the extended base and roomy trunk has turned into the largest golf class. Russian Peugeot 408 is fully adapted to the road and climatic conditions of our country, and will gather novelty in Kaluga. Russian buyers Peugeot 408 offered with four engine options and three trim.

Opel Astra Sedan

Price: from about 644,900 rubles

Home sales: October-November 2012

Concern General Motors will present the world premiere of Astra Sedan in Moscow, which, it is hoped the company will be able to become a key Opel model in Russia. For the first time information about the availability of a new sedan was announced by the president of GM Dan Akerson in June 2012 at the groundbreaking ceremony of new shops of the enterprise in St. Petersburg, where they will collect new to the Russian market. Technical characteristics of the sedan promises announced at the presentation at the Moscow Motor Show, but it is already known that due to the stretched wheelbase novelty has a spacious interior and a roomy trunk. In September, the production line in Shushary will come pre-production batch of Opel Astra Sedan, and is scheduled for October start of series production. In total, up to the end of the year 4000 it is planned to release the new sedan that will offer customers in three trim levels.

the Mazda 6, the third generation of

Price: not specified

Home sales: end of 2012

Another world premiere of the Moscow Motor Show will be the new Mazda 6, the third generation. Japanese novelty - one of the most anticipated, because the previous version of the "six" was released five years ago. Mazda 6 is the second production model in the group lineup, combining technology SKYACTIV and the new KODO design. In addition, the "Six" will be the first who will be equipped with brake energy recuperation system i-ELOOP. Judging by the photos have already appeared, the new car has been very aggressive appearance thanks to narrow headlights and a massive front bumper. In addition to technical and design changes, the company will demonstrate in Moscow and a new body color Soul Red. Serial production of the Mazda 6 has already been launched in the beginning of August in the Japanese city of Hofu.

Chevrolet Cobalt

Price: not specified

Start of sales: the first quarter of 2013

Chevrolet will show concern at the Moscow motor show as many as five new products, among which the most interesting is to bring the European premiere of the Cobalt compact sedan, developed in São Paulo specifically for the BRIC countries. Among the main advantages of the car as a spacious interior and a roomy trunk. As for the interior of a sedan, it is designed in classic style for Chevrolet with three-spoke steering wheel, the original "motorcycle" instrument panel and comfortable seats anatomically shaped. Russian the Cobalt, which will have to take place between the models Aveo and Cruze, will be equipped with an engine capacity of 1, 4 liter and five-step "mechanics". Bundling, price and release date of new products manufacturer promises to announce the day of the premiere at the Moscow Motor Show. But now in the Chevrolet assure that the Cobalt price will be extremely attractive.

Fiat Freemont

Price: not specified

Home sales: end of 2012

Italian concern Fiat will at the Moscow Motor Show Russian premiere of his SUV - a seven-seat crossover Freemont. A spacious "Italian" - an almost exact copy of the American model Dodge Journey. Freemont was released after the sale overseas brother in Europe have failed, and it was urgent to improve the situation. Europeans liked the crossover, and now Fiat concern building plans to conquer the Russian market. According to preliminary information, in Russia Freemont will offer all-wheel drive configuration with automatic transmission, both with diesel and a gasoline engine. Price trends, which may be on sale at the end of this year, has not been determined. In Europe, the Fiat Freemont sell for € 27 000-28 000, but the cost in Russia is likely to be higher.

Honda CR-V fourth generation

Price: not specified

Home sales: November 2012

The main concern at the premiere of the Honda Moscow Motor Show will be the crossover CR-V fourth generation. This model was first presented to the public in 1995 and then became one of the pioneers in the line of parquet SUVs. Some details about the technical characteristics of new items, the world premiere of which took place in Geneva in the spring of this year, it is already known. For example, in Russia the crossover will be sold with a 2-liter gasoline engine i-VTEC 150 hp. .. Also with the fourth generation of the SUV will be equipped with intelligent all-wheel drive system and the folding of the rear seats in one touch. To make the appearance of new items more aggressive, the engineers had to reduce the height of the machine, but it had no effect on interior comfort. But the volume of the luggage compartment even managed to slightly increase compared with the previous modification.

Suzuki Grand Vitara (updated version)

Price: not specified

Home sales: 2013

European premiere of yet another compact SUV Suzuki will concern in Moscow. It is about the presentation of an updated version of the crossover Grand Vitara. Now on the Russian market successfully sold the previous modification of the model, released in 2005. Judging by the teaser published by the Russian representative office of the company, in the course of the restyling of a redesigned front part of the car. In addition, Suzuki finally gave up the idea to place the spare wheel on the tailgate, thereby niche for license plate was able to move to the center. The new Grand Vitara will receive an expanded set of exterior colors and interior trim materials. On the technical characteristics of the model has not been revealed, but most likely, the crossover will be sold with an already familiar 2 and 2, 4-liter engine is paired with a manual and automatic transmissions.

Ford Kuga second generation

Price: not specified

Home sales: early 2013

The main stand of the American premiere of the Ford brand will be an updated version of Kuga crossover. Production of new items will begin early next year at a plant in Yelabuga, and then the same model can be ordered in dealerships across the country. In sale restyled Kuga go from 1, 6-liter gasoline turbo EcoBoost family, as well as with the 2-liter diesel engine TDCi. All power plants will be equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmissions. Among other things, the car will be equipped with intelligent all-wheel drive system. For a pleasant technical innovations that certainly make life easier for the owner of the future, it is necessary to carry the trunk open and close that you can be hands-free, just spending a foot under the rear bumper, the monitoring system "blind" zones and an active program of assistance when parking.

Nissan Almera New

Price: not specified

Home sales: early 2013

World premiere at the Moscow Motor Show will be marked and Nissan group. Especially for the Russian company's experts have developed a new model, which was widely known name Almera. Her appearance on the market will mark out the Japanese manufacturer in the growing segment of budget cars. Technical characteristics of promising new products, and its price will be announced at the premiere; while it is known that the Almera was developed with the needs of Russian car owners and operating conditions of the machine in our country. To produce new sedan will be on "AvtoVAZ". Already in June, the assembly line has gone a test batch of Nissan Almera, and the start of series production is planned for November of this year. In the sale of novelty, which is expected to be able to qualify for the title of "people's car", will appear in early 2013.

Hyundai Santa Fe third-generation

Price: not specified

Home sales: 2013

Korean automaker Hyundai will hold in Moscow the European presentation of the third generation SUV Santa Fe (the world premiere of the model took place in April at the New York International Auto Show). Concern has yet to reveal the technical characteristics of the Russian version of the crossover. We only know that the third version of the SUV has become a bit wider and longer than the previous version. In addition to appearance, changes were made and "stuffing" Santa Fe. Inside, there was a third row of seats - however, it will only be available as an option. For the safety of the driver and passengers will be responsible for gathering system warning with lane and parking system. During the first half of 2012 Santa Fe entered the top three in sales in the segment of mid-size crossovers, so almost no doubt the success of the third generation and off-road vehicle.