Maxim Sokolov has once again outlined the anticipated return date for the ABS system to Lada vehicles, with the expectation that the technology will reappear in the lineup, likely sourced from China. In 2023, the plan calls for ABS to return as part of the standard equipment package. The current production shift involves moving Vesta manufacturing from the Izhevsk facility to Togliatti, a transition that is already nearing completion. The renewed Vesta NG is slated for spring 2023, with the first test units already assembled. In the autumn, the focus will shift to updating the gasoline Largus. Additionally, Izhevsk is expected to host a pilot batch of the electric variant, the e-Largus, by the end of 2023.
The resurgence of ABS is closely tied to the Largus family. While models like the Grant and Niva could be produced without this safety system, such a configuration is not feasible for the licensed station wagon. In September interviews, Sokolov indicated ABS would return in early 2023, while some unofficial sources pointed to a production start in January or February 2023. Yet current plans reveal that the Largus reboot is now targeted for the fall. An important implication is that the flagship Lada Vesta NG is expected to roll off the assembly line without ABS in the spring of 2023, and these cars are anticipated to feature a 90 horsepower engine paired with a manual transmission.
Hopes remain that an automatic transmission and ESC stability control will be reintroduced within 2024, with a view toward bringing a new model into production by year-end. This outlook reflects a broader strategy to refresh the Lada lineup while maintaining essential safety features across core models.
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