AvtoVaz: That’s right. The Russians have started making Lady of ‘prehistory’! – The truth

After more than a month and a half, the lines in Russia’s largest carmaker have started again. However, it lacks the cars that take AvtoVaz back two decades. Lada Grant, without ABS, airbags and emission systems, is really reminiscent of the 1990s. Photo: AvtoVaz Lada Granta Classic – 2022 The lines of the AvtoVaz plant in Togliatti started after almost two months. However, their production is reminiscent of the 1990s. After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, a lot has really changed in Russia’s largest carmaker. Renault, the original majority owner, sold its 67.69% stake in May for the symbolic ruble of the Russian Federation on behalf of the NAMI Institute. However, the lines of the Togliatti plant have been down since March due to a lack of foreign components subject to Western sanctions. AvtoVaz planned to start production again on May 11, but even that did not succeed. The lines froze until yesterday – June 8. Their launch attracted even more interest. But what is missing from them is only a shadow of the recent past. Read more Car sales in Russia fell by almost 84 percent in May! The Russian Ministry of Trade and Industry has previously stated that AvtoVaz is working on developing specific models that will not require components from enemy countries. Especially electronics. The result? It is a Lada Grant without ABS, airbags and an engine that does not even meet the Euro 5 emission standard. Because of this, Russia had to amend the approval regulations, because under normal circumstances, such vehicles would not have a chance to get type approval and go to customers. Simply put, Russia has lowered standards to the level of the 1990s. Read more We already know what the new Moskvich will be like! At the Renault factory, they are made by the Chinese. to 2107. However, the first pieces they already made at AvtoVaz yesterday are poorer than those from the time when Grant was a hot new product. The Grant with the classic attribute has lacquered bumper strips and 15-inch alloy wheels, but the aforementioned safety and emission equipment is missing. Photo: AvtoVaz Lada Granta Classic – 2022 Although the Lada Granta Classic has painted bumpers and aluminum wheel discs, you would look in vain for ABS, airbags or a catalytic converter. Customers can indulge in some features such as power steering, electric windows, Isofix child seat mounts, daytime running lights, central locking, on-board computer or car radio preparation, but only if they pay extra for the Classic’22 package. The four-cylinder engine combined with a manual transmission will have an output of 66 kW. This applies to all body versions, ie sedan, liftback and station wagon. The grant will also be the cheapest car on the Russian market. Not a word has yet been said in the local media about how much Grant wants the Russian company to produce. Read more Moving Lada to Uzbekistan? The assembly will replace the complex production. The Russians managed to launch the AvtoVazu line, but we doubt that Grant will be supported by its 45,000 employees, who currently have reduced salaries and a 4-day working week at least until September. The fate of other models is even more complicated. The newer Vesta and Xray models, most dependent on foreign components, will probably not be produced at all. Also in the stars is the relocation of production of the Renault Duster and Renault Sandero models with the Lady logos from the former Renault plant in Moscow to Togliatti. The most anticipated “novelty” could be the even older Lada Niva after Grant. Read more AvtoVaz: Ladu to be rescued by former Russian transport minister. It’s naive. It’s something like Skoda resumed production of Felicia or the first generation Fabia. Great success is probably not to be expected. However, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov is full of optimism. He recently said that the new Lady models will be developed on new Russian platforms in the future, using Russia’s development potential and making maximum use of Russian suppliers. This is a nice plan, but also a run for several years. Under Renault’s wings, Lada was lined up with a bright future and prosperity. She is now dependent on the dreams and dubious fiction of politicians.