
Serial production of the new Lada Azimut crossover has started in Tolyatti
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AvtoVAZ is the largest Russian automaker. Lada Azimut is positioned as the first completely domestic crossover.
The largest Russian automaker, AvtoVAZ, has been operating breakeven and making a profit for five years, said the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov.
“AvtoVAZ has been operating without losses for five years, showing profits, and this is very important, although these five years have been very difficult,” the minister said.
He also thanked the entire team of the concern who worked on the development of Lada Azimut.
“You have proven that you can solve very complex problems. This is the first completely domestic crossover,” concluded Alikhanov.
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Sales of Lada Azimut will begin until the end of 2026.
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