The level of localization of modern Lada cars depends on the specific model. In this respect report “Autonews of the day”, referring to the company’s president, Maxim Sokolov.
According to him, the Granta and Niva models have reached almost complete technological dominance and the level of localization is 99 percent. Vesta’s localization rate is 95% and the company is working to approach 100%.
Speaking about the degree of localization of Lada Largus, the production of which is planned to restart at the plant in Izhevsk in May, the head of AvtoVAZ noted that “the situation is constantly and rapidly improving.”
It happened before that knownThat AvtoVAZ does not exclude the possibility of releasing even more simplified versions of Lada Granta if there is demand. According to Sokolov, everything depends on demand. Lada Granta cars are used not only in cities, but also in rural areas, where simplified configurations are especially in demand. If a buyer is ready to give up conventional electric power steering in order to buy a car for 10 thousand rubles cheaper, AvtoVAZ is ready to give him this opportunity.
Previously reportedThe Lada X-Cross 5 crossover project is finally closed.