AvtoVAZ is once again facing a shortage of the essential components needed to assemble cars in the Lada Granta lineup. This setback was reported on the Public page of Avtograd News on the VKontakte social network. The disruption isn’t sporadic; it has touched the Granta production line, forcing a pause on an upcoming Saturday. The official notice stated that for the first time in months, the company will not build Granta models on Saturday, October 21, owing to a lack of parts. As a result, production on that day will be limited to the Lada Niva Travel and Lada Niva Legend sport utilities. [Avtograd News] It marks a continuation of a broader trend where localization efforts and supply chain constraints intersect with the company’s manufacturing calendar.
Historically, AvtoVAZ has pursued localization programs to minimize dependence on imports and stabilize output. The recent pause on Granta production arrives amid renewed government scrutiny over localization levels across several models. In the case of the Lada Vesta, the latest assessments show a retreat in the localization scores compared with pre-crisis figures. The sedan with a manual gearbox posted a noticeable decline, receiving 3.2 thousand points for the operations performed, which is about 135 points lower than the pre-crisis baseline. The station wagon version lost around 115 points, while the Lada Vesta with an automatic transmission fell further, dropping by roughly 600 to 655 points to around 1.9 thousand. These shifts illustrate how ongoing supply challenges and localization targets influence manufacturing outcomes and model mix. [Avtograd News]
In related developments, AvtoVAZ has previously invited the public to participate in naming a forthcoming crossover, signaling an interest in engaging consumers beyond the showroom floor. That invitation reflects the broader strategy of aligning product development with public interest and regional market dynamics, particularly in the context of the Russian automotive sector where consumer sentiment and regulatory expectations can sway model planning and localization decisions. [Avtograd News]