Over the past three years, the Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has steadily raised the price of its entry-level Lada Granta, with changes reported by the Fresh car market press service. This trajectory shows a significant shift in affordability for a model that has long been positioned as a practical option in the sub-500 thousand ruble segment.
In 2021, the Lada Granta ranged in price from about 560 thousand rubles to 808 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration. By December 2022, the price of the basic configuration rose to 678 thousand rubles. The following December, 2023, the same basic model was offered at 700 thousand rubles. Although the percentage change from year to year appears modest, the cumulative effect for customers was notable: the monetary increase over the year reached roughly 22 thousand rubles for the basic package, as noted by the Fresh automobile market source (Source: Fresh automobile market).
August of this year marked AvtoVAZ’s fourth price adjustment for Lada models within the calendar year. Yet the basic Lada Granta sedan retained its price at 700 thousand rubles during this latest revision. The company indicated that, from 2021 to today, the least expensive version of the Granta had climbed by about 25 percent in price, despite the absence of a price rise in the most recent update for the base trim. This pattern underscores a broader trend in pricing for budget vehicles from AvtoVAZ, where the base model remains steady at 700 thousand rubles while the higher configurations and optional features have seen more pronounced changes (Source: Fresh automobile market).
Historically, the Lada Granta has been regarded as a reliable option within its price class. In the broader market narrative, such models are often highlighted for affordability and practicality, especially in contexts where initial purchase cost is a decisive factor for buyers. The current pricing trajectory reinforces the importance of evaluating total cost of ownership over time, including maintenance, insurance, and potential resale value, when considering a budget-focused vehicle in the Russian market (Source: Fresh automobile market).