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The Geely Preface was presented in the Russian market in May 2023. It is built on the CMA modular platform developed with Volvo, and its engine is a two-liter gasoline engine with a timing belt. The transmission is a 7-speed robotized with two clutches. Engine life is estimated at 300,000 km, and gearbox life is estimated at 250,000. The suspension is MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link in the rear. The car is 4.78m in length with a clearance of 135mm and a trunk volume of 500l. Prefaces are well-equipped and have double-sided galvanization on all body elements excluding the roof. Crash tests show high safety ratings. The Preface starts at 3.4 million rubles as of May 2025.
The Changan UNI-V was presented in Russia in 2022. It competes with Hyundai Elantra, Škoda Octavia, and Chery Arrizo 8 with its unique design. It is developed on Changan's MPA platform using high-strength steel, has a transverse engine, MacPherson struts, and independent multi-link rear suspension, and is front-wheel drive only. The engine is 1.5 liters at 181 horsepower with a timing chain. With a 7-speed robot, it reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. Engine and gearbox life average 250,000 km. It is 4.68m long, has a 152mm clearance, and a 380l trunk. It offers multiple trim levels, including an Elite and DLX trim, which has more features. Safety tests gave the vehicle 79 points or four stars. The car has 6 airbags, and meets required systems to protect passengers. The price starts at 2,275,000 rubles with a loan.
The GAC EmPOW was released on the market in April of 2025, and its competitors are Changan UNI-V, Chery Arrizo 8, and Geely Preface. It is built on GAC's GPMA platform like the GS3, GS4, and GS8. It uses front MacPherson struts with a rear multi-link suspension. Length is 4.70 m, clearance is 121 mm, and trunk volume is 543L. The engine is 1.5L, making 170 HP, and comes with a 7-speed robotized transmission. The manufacturer offers a 5-year or 150,000km warranty. The entire body is galvanized. Crash tests have not been done for this vehicle yet. The cost starts at around 3 million rubles.
The Geely Emgrand from 2024 is a new fourth-generation sedan released in 2023. The Emgrand is made at the Belarusian car factory, and is said to have been developed with European engineers, making it more spacious and ergonomic than previous models. The Emgrand competes with Lada Vesta, Baic U5 Plus, and Kaiyi E5. It uses Geely's BMA platform. A 1.5 L engine produces 122 HP and is chain driven. The engine has a 300,000 km life.
Options include a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Both transmissions offer high life and durability. The average life for either is ten years and 250,000 km. It has a top speed of 195 km/h. Car length is 4.63m, ground clearance is 151mm, and trunk volume is 500l.
The entire body has two-sided zinc, aside from the roof, which has paint to protect from rust. The underbody also has rust prevention. It received five stars from the Asien N-CAP safety test.
The Bestune B70 is a D-class sedan from FAW. It rivals the Skoda Superb, Mazda 6, Kia K5, and Toyota Camry. It uses classic MacPherson struts with a multi-link rear. All versions feature a 1.5-liter turbo motor with 170 hp. Russian models have a continuous, variable transmission. The lifespan of the motor and gearbox is 250,000km. It is 4.81 meters in length with 121mm of clearance.The manufacturer warranty is five years, or 150,000 km. Per the C-NCAp, the bestune B70 has attained five stars in safety. The starting price is at 2.5 million rubles. Most bodywork is coated with galvaniс zinc on all surfaces.
The Omoda S5 appeared on the Russian market in 2023. It is now an established competitor to the Lada Vesta and Kaiyi E5 due to its unique reliability. It is built on the M1X platform. It has front MacPherson struts with a torsion-beam rear axle. A 1.5l engine makes it to 113 hp. With a 2.5L or a 2.9L engine, it is much faster. The manufacturer also provides five years of warranty. The car body measures 4.64m in length. The volume of the trunk is 480l.
The video doesn't recommend the MG5 last generation because crash test scores were 0. For other models from this video, it’s strongly recommended to buy the latest models of vehicles on the secondary market.
