Zr.ru – AVTOVAZ plans to start the production of Renault-Nissan alliance’s new H4 engine family and gearboxes in March. The engines will be used in Renault-Nissan models manufactured in Russia, alongside Lada Vesta and XRay. The 1.6lt, 110 hp. engines are equipped with aluminium blocks.
AVTOVAZ chairman Bo Andersson has made the following comment: “It’s not possible to stop component imports completely. However, we can increase the localisation rates. For that reason, as of 15 March, we will start manufacturing engines and gearboxes for Renault. This means savings for both parties, Renault and us.”
Andersson has added that the next year’s localisation target for Vesta and XRay models has been set as 75%.
AVTOVAZ has invested 19 billion rubles in engine production. The planned annual production capacity is 450,000 engines. The factory had previously started the production of K4 engines for B0 platform. These engines are used in Nissan Almera, Renault Logan and Lada Largus models.
