Russian Luxury Car Makes European Debut at Geneva Motor Show
Russian luxury car manufacturer Aurus introduced its vehicles to the world at the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland last Thursday, March 7.
Visitors to the show, which showcases the latest in automobile design and concepts, got a glimpse of a high-end armored Aurus Senat limousine, as used by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Here are some up-close looks at the newly unveiled vehicle:
Visitors to the show, which showcases the latest in automobile design and concepts, got a glimpse of a high-end armored Aurus Senat limousine, as used by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Here are some up-close looks at the newly unveiled vehicle:
Aurus CEO Franz Gerhard Hilgert said that the inclusion of the Russian-made vehicle at the show is surprising as "nobody expects a luxury brand from Russia."
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Putin's inauguration day in 2018 marked the limousine's first public outing.
Aurus
The new limousine is set to become the heir to the Russian-made ZIL sedans that for decades transported Soviet leaders.
Aurus
Aurus is expecting to start sales of the vehicles to Europe by 2020, Hilgert said.
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Putin took Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for a spin in the limousine during their October 2018 meeting in Sochi.
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