Esteo MX is a Russian-market interpretation of the Chinese Exeed ET5, itself derived from the TXL, and is built in St Petersburg at the former GM plant. Unlike the ET5 hybrid, the MX uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, an eight-speed automatic and an on-demand all-wheel-drive system. Production includes body welding and painting. The test car’s engine is rated at 197 hp and 375 Nm; the published figures include a 0–100 km/h time of 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.
The SUV retains the TXL’s 2,800-mm wheelbase but receives revised exterior styling. Inside, three displays dominate the dashboard: a 15.6-inch central screen flanked by two 12.3-inch units. The reviewer praises the cabin materials, front-seat comfort, sound system and generally quiet ride, while criticizing truncated menu labels, the limited usefulness of some physical buttons and a driver’s seat that would not reliably retain its saved position. Rear passengers get heated seats and USB ports, but no separate climate controls; luggage capacity is 470 liters.
On the road, the MX feels brisk when pulling away, though throttle response is hesitant and the automatic can be difficult to anticipate. Steering is accurate but provides little feedback. The suspension is soft in character yet reacts noticeably to small bumps and sharper impacts. All-wheel drive helps on dirt roads, but the review cautions against treating the 200-mm ground clearance and drive modes as a license for serious off-roading.
Prices start at 3,990,000 rubles for Premium and rise to 4,290,000 rubles for Flagship. The higher trim adds, among other items, massage and a leg rest for the front passenger, a 21-speaker audio system, a parking assistant and 20-inch wheels. The review’s verdict is that the MX offers space, equipment and everyday comfort, but its driving controls and ride are less convincing than its technology list.