Aurus Senat Gets New Armoured Design to Fit Putin's Style
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February 17, 2026
The executive Aurus Senat has received a new body modification: an armored limousine without the traditional center stretch. The project comes from RIDA, a Nizhny Novgorod-based company known for its expertise in special-purpose vehicles and automotive protection systems.
Extensive Body Redesign and Structural Changes
The vehicle features a visibly reworked rear body section and a distinctive door geometry. The rear doors now use a straight cut line, while the rear pillars incorporate additional triangular windows. RIDA engineered and manufactured entirely new rear door and quarter panels, and the company also refined interior trim elements. These changes represent a deep structural redesign rather than a simple adaptation of an existing version.
Not the Same as the Earlier NAMI Limousine
The new variant differs from the limousine previously presented by NAMI. The differences affect the shapes of the doors and rear body panels, creating a separate visual and engineering identity. For the 2026 vehicle market, this development marks an important signal: independent manufacturers increasingly build their own interpretations around the Aurus platform.
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