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Moskvich: M70 and M90 crossovers received galvanized mounted body parts

On crossovers of the new M70 and M90 model lines, a zinc protective coating is provided for mounted body parts. Moskvich product manager Svetlana Novitskaya told a Motor magazine correspondent about this.

The crossovers of the new M70 and M90 model lines use galvanized external body panels, with the exception of the roof. Moskvich product manager Svetlana Novitskaya told a Motor magazine correspondent about this.

“Galvanization is available on both M70 and M90. The main large external elements of the body are galvanized. Roof – no. In addition, its main area is occupied by glass. And the hanging elements are galvanized,” Novitskaya explained.

According to her, the M70 and M90 cars also differ from the Chinese prototypes in additional anti-corrosion treatment: mastic and wax are injected at the factory into the hidden cavities of the body.

Moskvich M70
Moskvich

According to Moskvich, the bodies of the M70 and M90 crossovers are 80% made of high-strength steel. For the youngest in the M70 line, a 1.5 turbo engine with a power of 150 hp is available, paired with a 7-speed “robot” with dual clutch and a 2.0 engine with 199 hp. paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The seven-seater M90 crossover is equipped with only a 2.0 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission.

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