
The Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Anton Alikhanov announced plans to release a hybrid version of the crossover.
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The production version of the Lada Azimut crossover entered the production line on September 25, 2026.
Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov said that the launch of mass production of the hybrid version of the Lada Azimut crossover is scheduled for 2028. He announced this while at the Innoprom exhibition. Belarus,” writes “Auto News of the Day.”
Alikhanov personally tested a prototype of the car. “The cabin is very good, comfortable for a family with two or three children,” the minister emphasized.
According to him, the manufacturer has the resources and program to implement the project. “Our colleagues have the resources and the program - we will be able to put the hybrid version on the assembly line in 2028,” added Alikhanov.
The production version of the Lada Azimut crossover entered the production line on September 25, 2026. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the AvtoVAZ team on the start of production of the new product. He emphasized that this is a completely Russian development, “the production of which will be a significant contribution to the further development of our automotive industry.”
The car is equipped with two naturally aspirated engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters with a capacity of 122 and 135 horsepower, respectively. The crossover is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission. Sales of the model will start before the end of 2026.
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