Moskvitch 8

Moskvitch 8

The Moskvich-8 (or Moskvitch-8) is a J-class passenger car project developed by the Moscow Automobile Plant Moskvich in Moscow (Russia). It will be the fourth model (after Moskvitch-3, -5 and -6) of the revived brand and the largest crossover in its history. The JAC Motors model Sehol X8 Plus was chosen as a prototype for this car. The production of the Moskvich-8 is scheduled for the end of 2024.

Competitors include Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Geely Okavango, Geely Coolray, Changan CS55 Plus, Omoda C5, Xcite X-Cross 8, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

The first photographs of this car, assembled and exhibited at the Moskvich plant, were published by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

Description

The manufacturer presents the Moskvich-8 as a “family” car, so the interior will be designed for seven seats, unlike its Chinese counterpart Sehol X8 Plus, which is sold in several versions: from five to seven seats.

Passengers will have access to the following amenities:

Ergonomic seats;
Digital instrument panel with a display diagonal of 12.3 inches;
All-round camera system;
Wireless charging for the phone;
Possibility of connecting to smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto protocols.

The Moskvich-8 is equipped with a 1.5-liter HFC4GC1.6E gasoline engine with turbocharging and direct fuel injection (GDI). It has an in-line design with four cylinders and is capable of developing 128 kW (174 HP) at 5,500 rpm and a torque of 300 N m at 3,500 rpm.

The engine compression ratio is 9.7:1, and the valve mechanism is designed according to the DOHC scheme. The recommended fuel is AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline.

The gearbox is a seven-speed robotic mechanism with a washer for selecting modes. The drive can be either front or full (optional).

Sales

The start of sales of the Moskvich-8 car is scheduled for February 2025. It is expected that the seven-seater crossover will cost about three million rubles (about 30,000 euros).