The revival of Lada Vesta station wagon production was anticipated for February 2024, according to a Public page on Avtograd News hosted on the VKontakte social network. The channel suggested that final preparations were underway to bring back the five-door version after a pause, with reports indicating that assembly lines were already shifting back toward the Vesta wagon in the minimal configuration while other body styles continued to roll off the line. The claim pointed to a February 2024 restart as a possibility, reflecting broader industry expectations at the time.
Earlier, the public had reported that Vesta station wagon production had paused due to a parts shortage, a disruption that also forced AvtoVAZ to halt the Lada Granta Cross station wagon in a similar fashion. As inventories stabilized and supplier deliveries improved, some observers believed that the factory would resume the five-door variant sooner rather than later, with officials and industry insiders watching each update for confirmation of retooling and shipment schedules. The trajectory suggested by multiple sources was that the February timeframe could mark a return to more complete Vesta wagon production, including the estate variant alongside sedans in lower trim configurations.
Speaking about 2024 plans, Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, noted that AvtoVAZ expected to lift its output by roughly a quarter. The strategy outlined a target of producing at least 500 thousand Lada cars in the year ahead, supported by an investment program anticipated to hold steady near the previous year’s level, around 40 billion rubles. Manturov also mentioned that the company would continue to expand its lineup, signaling an intent to broaden market share while maintaining a lean cost structure and steady investment in modernization.
In related remarks, it was conveyed that AvtoVAZ would introduce a total of 12 new car models into the market by 2030, underscoring a long-term push toward product diversification and renewed competitiveness. Market observers treated these statements as part of a broader modernization drive intended to refresh the brand’s portfolio, improve quality control, and enhance export potential, particularly as the company seeks to navigate evolving consumer preferences and supply chain dynamics. { News, public posts on VKontakte reporting on production schedules and strategic plans}