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Russian aeronautical defense holding unveils an electric SUV concept

The crossover SUV is 4.5 meters (14.75 feet) long and is still being conceptualized by the Obukhov Plant, which is a part of the Almaz-Antei Holding. It comes based on a unibody architecture originally revealed at the Army-2021 expo in Russia four months ago.

Reportedly, the platform lends itself well to both hybrid and all-electric car designs. It envisions the installation of two electric motors jointly rated at 435 PS (429 hp / 320 kW), which should be enough to take the concept car 0-60 km/h (0-37 miles per hour) in 2.7 seconds and to a top speed of 197 km/h (122 mph).

The all-electric variant is expected to use a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide battery (LiNMC) rated at 88 kilowatt-hours of nominal capacity. Regenerative braking will help it save power in everyday driving.

The exterior of the car was designed by a team of professionals from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU). The body is finished in two colors with some protective trim pieces and a rear spoiler installed. The cabin accommodates up to five people and offers a digital dashboard, a HUD, and a 15-inch infotainment display. The trunk holds up to 610 liters (21.54 cubic feet) of luggage.

At this time, the project carries an experimental status and has no due date. Almaz-Antei is optimistic about its market prospects, however, claiming a whole range of EVs may later emerge based on the same platform, including a B+ class urban compact and a light commercial vehicle.