Production of the new version of the Sollers ST8 pickup has begun in Russia

The truck has received a 2.0-litre petrol engine from its 'big brother' and an eight-speed automatic gearbox with a torque converter.

The presentation of the Sollers ST8 body-on-frame pickup took place in the summer of 2024 in Yekaterinburg, during the 'Innoprom' exhibition. In the hierarchy of the Russian brand, which is mainly engaged in the production of commercial vehicles, this truck sits between the ST6, which debuted in 2023, and the flagship ST9 pickup, which arrived on the Russian car market in 2025. Production of the model using full-cycle technology has been established at the UAZ industrial site.

Kolesa.ru reported at the end of last month that the model would gain a version with new 'internals'. Now the press office has officially announced the start of production of the Sollers ST8 with alternative technology at the 'Sollers New Technologies Park' (located within the perimeter of the UAZ industrial complex). Production has been set up using full-cycle technology with stamping, welding and painting.

The new variant of the Sollers ST8 pickup has under the bonnet the 2.0-litre petrol turbo-four familiar from the flagship ST9 truck, with a maximum power output of 224 hp and torque of 390 Nm. This engine works in conjunction with a classic eight-speed automatic gearbox with a torque converter. Forced gear shifting is available for this model. The payload capacity remains unchanged at 900 kg.

It is known that the new Sollers ST8 modification will be presented on the Russian market in two trim levels – 'Lux' and 'Premium'. The new model will reach dealerships in August 2026. The company has not yet officially announced the price, but as we reported earlier, the approximate starting price for such a pickup will be around 3.17 million roubles.

For reference, the current Sollers ST8 range on the market includes a couple of options: a 2.4-litre petrol engine producing 204 hp, as well as a 2.0-litre diesel engine with an output of 136 hp. Both engines work in conjunction with a six-speed manual gearbox. The pickup features an all-wheel drive system with low-range gearing, rear differential lock and an electronic transmission mode selector.

The current pickup is available in two trim levels – 'Optimum' and 'Lux'. The entry-level version is the one with the 204-hp petrol engine, with a recommended retail price of 2,918,000 roubles as of today. The cost of the top-spec diesel modification is 3,122,000 roubles (prices are quoted without taking into account discounts under current programmes).

A new Sollers S9 SUV is currently being prepared for its imminent arrival on the Russian car market, with mass production scheduled to begin in September 2026. The upcoming body-on-frame all-wheel-drive SUV is based on the flagship Sollers ST9 pickup. It is expected that the new SUV will share its technology with it as well.