Russian-designed Bremach Taos SUV coming to US for $26G

[Graybeard]

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/russian-bremach-taos-suv-us-26g

By Gary Gastelu | Fox News


One of America’s newest trucks is literally old-school.

Italian commercial truck brand Bremach has announced plans to begin selling a Russian-designed 4x4 SUV in the U.S. sometime in 2021.


(Bremach)

The Bremach Taos is a rebadged version of the UAZ Patriot that first hit the market in 2005 and is similar in size to the Jeep Cherokee.

However, the Taos is a true body on frame truck like the Toyota 4Runner that’s been updated with the modern safety systems required to make it street legal in the U.S.


(Bremach)

Final assembly is set to take place in California with prices starting at $26,405, not including delivery fees.


That gets you a Taos with a four-wheel-drive system that includes a two-speed transfer case, a six-speed automatic transmission and 150 horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that’s covered by a 10-year/120,000-mile warranty, while the rest of the vehicle gets 5 years and 60,000 miles of coverage.

Details on the start of production and dealer network have not been announced, but Bremach is currently accepting reservations with a $100 deposit.


(Bremach)

The Taos will be followed by a pickup called the Brio that is currently listed for $27,882.

[Graybeard]

Anyone ready for a Russian truck?

[Bob Riebe]

Probably still be running when Japanese Utes have been crushed and turned into tin cans.
BUT it will be made by Italians. 

[Argent 88]

Probably still be running when Japanese Utes have been crushed and turned into tin cans.
BUT it will be made by Italians. 

That's still a good price. At least it's not Chinese and sold by Walmart.

[ironglows]

About 25 years ago, some tried importing Russian farm tractors.  I don't know how that worked out where you live, but they were like the Yugos around here.

[Lloyd Smale]

well i think you know my answer. Make AMERICA great. 

[Bob Riebe]

About 25 years ago, some tried importing Russian farm tractors.  I don't know how that worked out where you live, but they were like the Yugos around here.

They are now highly regarded and are still available.
They are doing very well in European sales.
Early ones not pretty but performed well from all I read; I saw one at the first Farmfest in 1976.
They have come a long ways since the days of the Soviet Union.

[ironglows]

Admittedly, part of their problem is failure to set up a proper parts distribution network.
  Back then my brother had a diesel service shop..and a friend called himout to the field where he was plowing.  The tractor had blown a clutch...but fortunately my brother had an extensive parts department, and free access to other parts stores.
  Turned out, he found a clutch disc frim an old Dodge truck..and with some judicious file fitting and adjusting, he got the rig running again.
  They haven't been sold new around here for at least 10-12 years...and I know where ther are 3-4 of them just sitting and rusting away.