The multi-brand plant Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan in the "Industrial zone of Almaty" has released the first batch of cars. Currently, the equipment of this enterprise is fully installed and put into operation. In this regard, Astana Motors has announced a reduction in prices for cars manufactured in Kazakhstan. It should be recalled that the construction of the multi-brand plant was launched by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a working trip to Almaty in November 2022.
The multi-brand plant Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan began work with the production of Chery, Changan and Haval cars. Before that, the specialists carried out the commissioning and received the first batch of components. The production cycle includes welding, painting, and then assembling the interior and exterior of the machines. The plant is capable of producing up to 120,000 vehicles per year by welding and painting. 3,600 jobs will be created here, and 1,700 people have already been employed.
Beknur Nesipbayev, CEO of Astana Motors:
- Starting from September 16, we are reducing the cost of our Chery, Changan and Haval cars from 7 to 15 percent, depending on the model. Accordingly, localization makes it possible to make Kazakhstani cars more accessible, and also allows for further localization and development of new technologies.
The total area of the production halls of the plant, built in the industrial zone of Almaty, is 211 hectares. Today it is one of the most advanced and high-tech enterprises in Kazakhstan. Equipment from the world's leading manufacturers from Japan, South Korea, Germany and other countries is installed here. Including robotics.
Ilya Rubtsov, Deputy General Director of the Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan plant:
– We have 54 robots installed at the plant. Of these, 17 robots are installed in the welding shop, 34 robots in the coloring shop.
The volume of investments in the project of the newest Kazakhstani enterprise exceeded 202 billion tenge. Of these, 37% are financed from Astana Motors' own funds. 63% are borrowed repayable funds for a period of 15 years.