Nakhchivan Automobile Plant, also known as NAZ, is an automobile manufacturer in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.
History
Nakhchivan Automobile Factory was founded in 2006. It began operation on January 11, 2010. Baku 2015 European Games signed NAZ as Official Supporter.<[1] Since April 2019, NAZ became part of Cahan Holding.
In the first stage 108 passenger cars of 4 different Lifan Group models were assembled and sold as NAZ-LIFAN brand. These are NAZ-LIFAN 620 (sedan), NAZ-LIFAN 520 (sedan), NAZ-LIFAN 520i (hatchback) and NAZ-LIFAN 320 (hatchback) models.
In 2012, the factory began production of the new SUV-type crossover NAZ-LIFAN X60. At the end of 2012 for marketing purposes, a small batch of commercial vehicles were assembled and put in showrooms.
At the end of 2013 year factory started the production of the new NAZ-LIFAN 720 model, NAZ-LIFAN 630 and 330 models.
Facilities
The factory covers 2.6 ha. It includes a vehicle assembly line and multiple compenent stations, all working simultaneously.