The production of the new Senat automobile brand officially began during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The launch ceremony for the first model, Senat 900, was conducted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
The vehicles will be produced at the former Toyota factory in Shushary. It was announced that the entrepreneurs behind the project have invested approximately 3 billion rubles to reindustrialize the facility.
Technical Specifications of the First Model Announced
The Senat 900 was introduced as a premium sedan equipped with a 3.0-liter engine. The vehicle produces 326 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.5 seconds.
The start of production became one of the notable developments attracting public attention during the forum, which is held from June 3 to 6.
This Year’s Forum Theme
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is being held under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a More Stable Future." The forum program focuses on shaping a new global development model amid ongoing transformations in the global economy.
The event is organized by the Roscongress Foundation, with TASS serving as the official general information partner of the forum.