Numbers first, because with the Moskvitch 3 they are the story: Petrol engine, Moskvitch 3 - 150 hp. Moskvitch built from 2022, in the decade the industry is turning electric.
Where it came from
The Moskvitch 3 (Russian: Москви́ч 3) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Moskvitch in Russia since 2022. The vehicle is a locally assembled rebadged version of the Sehol X4 by JAC Motors, produced using semi knock-down kits in cooperation with Russian truck and engine manufacturer Kamaz.
Under the skin
Under the skin sits Petrol engine; it is rated at Moskvitch 3 - 150 hp; other versions carried different engines, listed in the specification table below. Kerb weight is Moskvitch 3 - 1815 kg. The gearbox is a 6-speed manual / CVT / 1-speed direct-drive (3e). The layout matters: a front engine drives the rear wheels, the classic proportion — long bonnet, cabin set back — that most people picture when they picture a sports saloon or a grand tourer. The wheelbase is 2620 mm. These are manufacturer figures carried by Wikipedia and Wikidata, not road-test measurements.
In context
Where it sits in Moskvitch's history is not in doubt: it was built at Moscow (JSC Moscow Automobile Plant Moskvitch), Russia. On a showroom list of its day it stood against the Nissan Z, the Tesla Cybertruck, the Kia EV6. Nearby in the Moskvitch catalogue sit the AZLK-2139 and the AZLK-2144.