Vladimir Putin congratulated the AvtoVAZ team on the launch of production of the Lada Azimut crossover
Serial production of the new flagship model of the domestic brand started on September 25
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated AvtoVAZ employees on the start of mass production of the Lada Azimut crossover.
- The model, developed on the Lada Vesta platform, is equipped with two types of naturally aspirated engines and a CVT.
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The Lada Azimut car is built on the Lada Vesta platform. Production began on September 25 at 13:30 Moscow time.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the AvtoVAZ team on the start of serial production of the new Lada Azimut crossover, which was launched on September 25 at 13.30 Moscow time. The full text of the Russian leader’s address was published on the Kremlin website.
“I congratulate you on the start of serial production of the new flagship model of the domestic brand LADA - the Azimut crossover. The creation of this car was the result of coordinated creative work of a talented team of designers, engineers, designers, and specialists of various professions,” the head of state said in his message.
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 model is created on the Lada Vesta platform and is equipped with two naturally aspirated engines: a 1.6-liter 120 horsepower with a six-speed manual transmission and a 1.8-liter 132 horsepower with a CVT. Later, the car will receive a 150 horsepower turbo engine and a classic automatic transmission.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The appearance of a 150 hp turbo engine. and automatic transmission in future versions.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the cost of the new model?
- When will retail sales begin?
