According to the press service of Uzavtosanoat, the enterprise launched production of Labo automobile in line with the presidential resolution “On investment programme of Uzbekistan for 2015” from 17 November 2014.
Total cost of the project is US$5.9 million. The capacity of the plant on production of Labo is 5,000 cars a year.
Chevrolet Labo is a mini-pickup with the tonnage of 550 kg. The car is a modification of Damas model with open board body, designed to transport cargoes in city and rural areas for short distances.
The car is equipped with a 0.8 liter three-cylinder engine with the capacity 38 hp, as well as five-speed manual transmission.
This is third model of automobiles, which is produced at new plant of GM Uzbekistan, Khorezm Auto, in Khorezm region. The plant also produces Damas and Orlando models.