The AvtoVAZ press service has announced that production of these variants began at the start of October, highlighting that the air conditioner does more than just cool the cabin. It also helps keep windows clear during rainy spells. With Legend and Travel having been produced without air conditioning since July and August respectively, many dealers have depleted older stock, making this update timely for buyers and the brand alike. [Source: AVTOVAZ]
Air conditioning and heated front seats are bundled as a single option package for both SUVs. On the Niva Legend, these features are offered in Urban, Luxe and Black model years 2022, while on the Niva Travel they appear in Comfort trim levels, Black and Comfort Offroad model year 2022. [Source: AVTOVAZ]
A fresh official photo from the assembly line appears to show Niva Travel in the Comfort Off-road ’22 configuration. While a price has not been set, a pre-crisis Comfort Off-road model (without the year designation) was estimated at 1,171,900 rubles. [Source: AVTOVAZ]
At the time this note was published, most of the listed configurations were not yet on the official AVTOVAZ website. On the Niva Legend page, the only version with a model year specified is the anti-crisis Classic’22, which lacks air conditioning. The Niva Travel section lists only one configuration above—a version with air conditioning and heated seats in the Black ’22 configuration, estimated by the factory at 1,058,900 rubles. [Source: AVTOVAZ]
Meanwhile, the press service notes that air conditioning is a major contributor to turnover, accounting for more than 60% of Niva Legend’s sales and over 80% of Niva Travel’s. With the announced versions in the pipeline and price announcements expected soon, there is a clear path forward for the line. [Source: AVTOVAZ]
- Niva Legend models featuring air conditioning, heated front seats and alloy wheels, a package typical of higher trims, are already rolling through the conveyor.
- Insights on the brand’s outlook and updates can be followed through official channels, such as the designated social feed.