Starting June 6, AVTOVAZ will restart production of the widely used budget car Lada Granta, a move confirmed by Sergey Zaitsev, head of the enterprise’s primary trade union organization. The company is signaling a measured return to output after disruptions, underscoring a pragmatic approach to reshaping assembly lines in response to the current component supply situation. The exact timing of the restart rests on the steady arrival of essential parts, and management has emphasized that the plan remains flexible so as to prevent bottlenecks and keep the factory running smoothly as markets in North America and beyond watch developments closely.
Officials indicated that the first new batches will roll off the line as a special variant of the Lada Granta. Specifics about the model are not yet disclosed, but insiders anticipate a pared‑down configuration designed to manage inventory constraints. The likely version is a simplified Granta that would omit certain safety and comfort systems such as the ABS braking unit, airbags, and the ERA‑GLONASS module, along with other modules that have faced supply challenges. This approach is consistent with what other budget lines have done under tight component conditions, prioritizing basic mobility while producers work through shortages. The decision reflects a broader strategy to sustain affordability for customers in Canada, the United States, and other markets where the Granta has begun to appear in limited forms, even as suppliers recalibrate their networks and new procurement channels are tested.
Plans also call for the AVTOVAZ production sites to operate on a four‑day workweek until September 4, aligning output with current demand and inventory levels while workforce planning and overtime arrangements are reassessed. Earlier discussions with the company’s leadership, including the newly appointed chief executive Maxim Sokolov, pointed toward a gradual, stepwise recovery of production volumes. The leadership stressed that the pace would be guided by real‑world performance metrics, supplier reliability, and the ability to maintain quality standards across the assembly process. This phased approach aims to stabilize output, protect jobs, and provide customers with a predictable supply, reflecting lessons learned during ongoing supply chain constraints and adapting to a market environment that remains uncertain yet increasingly adaptive. The strategic intent is to balance cost discipline with steady production to support both the brand’s presence in North American regions and its broader export ambitions, all while ensuring compliance with safety norms and product specifications as new components become accessible.
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