AvtoVAZ, Russia’s main carmaker, has bumped up the sticker prices for most Lada models. The increases range from 51.1 thousand to 71.1 thousand rubles, as reflected on the company’s official site.
In practical terms, the starting price for the Lada Granta remains at 699.9 thousand rubles, with the Standard configuration holding at 739.9 thousand rubles. Other trim levels saw noticeable jumps: the Granta Classic rises to 851 thousand rubles from 799.9 thousand rubles, signaling a meaningful shift in the entry-level segment for this model lineup.
The Granta Cross station wagon amplified its price across all trims by 66.1 thousand rubles. Meanwhile, the Granta Sportline and Sport variants each climbed by 77.1 thousand rubles, underscoring a stronger premium for performance-oriented versions.
Niva models also felt the impact of the price adjustments, with increases in the 51.1–61.1 thousand ruble range. Current starting prices stand at 881 thousand rubles for the Niva Legend, around 1.25 million rubles for the Niva Travel, and about 1.37 million rubles for the Niva Bronto.
By contrast, the Lada Vesta lineup did not see any price changes at this time.
The company had signaled in late April that price revisions would occur in May 2024, driven by rising production costs and heightened sanctions-related risks. AvtoVAZ cited the increased logistical complexity of its supply chains as a contributing factor to the planned adjustments.
Subsequently, Maxim Sokolov, the company president, indicated that the price indexing would not affect the basic models. This suggests a deliberate strategy to shield core models from sticker shock while elevating prices on certain variants and trims.
In a broader market context, these changes reflect a longer-term trend in the region where manufacturers recalibrate pricing in response to currency movements, supply-chain pressures, and geopolitical dynamics. For shoppers and fleets evaluating total cost of ownership, the revised figures underscore the importance of checking the exact configuration and trim before purchase, as small differences in equipment can translate into meaningful price gaps.