[6][7] The Senat was shown publicly for the first time at the Moscow International Automobile Salon in September 2018.

[12] On February 20, 2024, it was reported that Kim Jong Un received a Senat as a gift from President Vladimir Putin, which South Korea says is against UN sanctions on providing certain vehicles including luxury cars.

[13] In mid March 2024, North Korean television released footage appearing to show Kim Jong Un using the car to attend a military event.

[15] Development of the Senat began in 2013[16] with production, in civilian S600 or official L700 versions, beginning in 2021 at the Sollers JSC factory in Yelabuga.

[20] The armoured limousine version is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine developed by NAMI, with a 6.6-litre V12 (634 kW [850 hp; 862 PS]) becoming available at a later date.