Lada Sport readies a simplified Granta Drive Active variant
AvtoVAZ’s Lada Sport division is moving toward a stripped down Granta Drive Active. The aim is a sport inspired car that remains accessible and practical for daily use, not a full-on race package. The Drive Active line keeps the visual cues of sport styling, embossed front seats, and a tuned suspension familiar to performance kits, but in a more approachable configuration. The goal is reliability and everyday practicality for a wider audience without losing the essence of a spirited driving feel.
Under the hood, the new, simplified Granta Drive Active swaps the familiar 106 horsepower engine for a powerplant aligned with the more economical classic Granta lineup. The replacement is the VAZ-11182 engine from the Euro-2 ecological class, delivering 90 horsepower. This adjustment responds to cost pressures and market demand while preserving a lively driving experience associated with a sport inspired model, albeit in a more affordable package. Emissions compliance and fuel economy details have been outlined by industry commentators, with the change designed to streamline production and reduce operating costs for buyers.
In safety and driver assistance, the simplified Granta Drive Active will omit ABS, ESP, and ERA-GLONASS. This move reflects a conscious cost management strategy aimed at delivering a compelling price point for buyers who value sport styling and an engaging drive over the latest safety tech. On the upside, air conditioning remains standard, meeting expectations for everyday comfort even in a budget trim. The combination aims to balance price with comfort for daily commutes and weekend outings alike.
Beyond the Granta family, Lada Sport continues to offer the Vesta Sport sedans, a performance oriented variant built for enthusiasts who seek power and refinement in a sedan. A newly opened factory in Izhevsk now produces Vesta models, a shift that has influenced the companys ability to supply the usual sport versions. Market sources suggest a return to a full sports version lineup could be timed for October, with roughly a dozen to a few dozen units currently staged for distribution at the Lada Sport facility. This pause and potential restart reflect broader production planning and supplier dynamics impacting availability of high performance models.
- Recent online posts showed images of a carrier truck carrying the new Vesta NG, clarified as not yet cleared for sale, signaling ongoing inventory and distribution considerations.
- Insights about the Granta Drive Active and related models have circulated on video platforms, including a recent feature on RuTube offering fans a closer look at design details and on road impressions.