Chinese CUV Paladin is preparing to enter the Russian SUV market

Sinomach Automobile is preparing its new SUV model, the Chinese Nissan Paladin, for debut in the Russian market.

This frame SUV is manufactured in China at a joint venture between auto giants Nissan and Dongfeng. Paladin impresses with its dimensions: its length reaches 4882 mm and wheelbase - 2850 mm. In the engine compartment of the SUV is a two-liter engine from Mitsubishi model 4K31, developing 228 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque, which is synchronized with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF. Additional benefits of the SUV are the availability of all-wheel drive with the possibility of locking inter-axle and inter-wheel differentials. Among the options stands out a 12-inch vertically oriented screen multimedia system, a system to ensure all-round vision and other modern features.

The official premiere of the Nissan Paladin from Sinomach is scheduled for late November in Moscow. Sinomach is one of China's largest state-owned conglomerates, producing not only road-building and agricultural machinery, but also commercial vehicles, machine tool equipment and a wide range of industrial equipment.