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March 03, 2023 at 09:22
Poch Tavria XL was created specifically for the French market. The hatchback has a redesigned and improved interior trim.
Rare archival photos of the rare Poch Tavria XL have hit the Internet. This version of the ZAZ-1102 was created specifically for Europe. About it informs Hyser site.
Few people know that at one time “Tavria” was exported to Europe. Deliveries were established after Ukraine gained independence in 1991, and the ZAZ-1102 was in certain demand, primarily due to its low price.
In particular, 1600 cars were delivered to France until 1993. There they cost 35,990 francs and were among the cheapest cars on the market. Moreover, “Tavria” even got into the French magazine Auto Plus – she took part in the run of budget cars.
It was for France that the local Poch dealer created the Tavria XL. The hatchback differed from the standard model in the design of the front end, new bumpers and rims. Interior trim has been improved.
The ZAZ-1102 power unit was not changed – the hatchback was equipped with a standard 1.1-liter four with a capacity of 51 hp. With. and 5-speed manual transmission. The maximum speed was 140 km / h, and fuel consumption – 7.8 l / 100 km.
Previously Focus reported that in Germany they found the rarest electric car “Tavria”.
We also wrote about the very first “Tavria” in 1978 with an unusual design.