Lacetti, Nexia, Matiz and Damas manufactured at the Asaka plant enjoy high demand not only in Uzbekistan, but also abroad. Starting from this year, the plant produces new models named Captiva, Epica and Tacuma.
Uzbek cars are exported to Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. They are popular for their technical characteristics, design and optimal price-quality ratio.
The volumes of production at Asaka plant have been increasing from year to year. In 2007, the plant produced over 170,000 cars against 34,000 cars in 2002. The plant will soon reach its project capacity, which is 200,000 cars per year.
Today’s car industry of Uzbekistan includes a number of enterprises, among which are joint ventures producing seats, paints, interior parts, etc. Private companies also produce a large number of details for the GM Uzbekistan joint venture.
Uzbek automobile industry’s partnership with the world leader – General Motors corporation – created conditions for attraction of new technologies, creation of new workplaces and expansion of the assortment of production.