AvtoVAZ’s Roadmap: Lada B-Class, Vesta-Based Crossover, and Factory Plans
A renewed message from AvtoVAZ clarifies the timing of new models in the Lada lineup and the next steps for a crossover built on the Vesta architecture. Earlier statements from Denis Manturov, the head of Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, indicated that the new B-class from AVTOVAZ would roll out toward the end of 2024, with the crossover following in 2025. The company confirms that the plan is to bring affordable cars to the market while pursuing substantial medium-term developments. In this context, the roadmap includes a family of B-segment vehicles and a crossover anchored to the Lada Vesta platform, with production targets tied to late-2024 for the B-class and late-2025 for the crossover, according to Maxim Sokolov, the company’s chief executive. [AVTOVAZ press materials]
The plan emphasizes steady progress rather than a sudden shift. The B-class family is presented as a critical step in expanding accessible mobility, paired with a crossover that leverages the existing Vesta framework to optimize production efficiency and cost structure. AvtoVAZ states that these vehicles will enter production in the specified windows, reinforcing its commitment to broadening availability for Canadian and American customers while aligning with regional import and distribution strategies. The leadership highlights ongoing development and investment in this family of products, signaling a broader push into contemporary, compact, and practical vehicles for everyday use. [AVTOVAZ strategic briefing]
Specific developments around the Lada B-class and the Vesta-based crossover were outlined: the company expects the B-class to appear by the end of 2025, while the crossover is anticipated to arrive at the end of 2025. In parallel, AvtoVAZ plans to launch Vesta NG production in 2023 and to resume Largus assembly in Tolyatti. An experimental batch of electric e-Largus is planned in Izhevsk, and a conversion of a former Nissan plant in St. Petersburg to manufacture Lada-brand vehicles from China is also in the works. These actions form part of a broader modernization effort aimed at expanding production capacity and enabling new variant lines for the Lada brand. [AVTOVAZ operational briefing]
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