AvtoVAZ conducted a crash test of the body of the new Lada Azimut crossover
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- AvtoVAZ tested the strength of the body of the Lada Azimut crossover, applying a force of 10 tons.
- Serial production of the model began on September 25, 2026, and a hybrid version is expected in 2028.
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Why It Matters
Serial production of the Lada Azimut began on September 25, 2026. The model is positioned as a completely Russian development.
AvtoVAZ tested the strength of the body of the new Lada Azimut crossover, applying a force of up to 10 tons to the door area. Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes about this.
A special loading element was inserted 46 centimeters into the door area, creating a serious load on the power structure of the body. The manufacturer compared this force to the weight of six to seven passenger cars or two adult African elephants. The test helps verify the strength of the body and its ability to maintain a given geometry under extreme impact.
Earlier, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov said that the launch of mass production of a hybrid version of the Lada Azimut crossover is scheduled for 2028.
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.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Start of sales of Lada Azimut until the end of 2026.
Very likely · Within months
Start of serial production of the hybrid version in 2028.
Very likely · Within years
Open Questions
- What will the retail price of the car be?
- What is the planned output for 2026?
