Two of Lada’s families, Granta and Niva, have received a scheduled update. At present, AVTOVAZ continues to manufacture vehicles from these two lines, while Vesta and Largus are planned for a restart early next year, and XRAY has been discontinued. Despite the shifting lineup, both Grant and Niva—models that have proven popular with customers—have benefited from targeted refinements. An information letter from AVTOVAZ to dealers, circulated on the Lada.Online site, outlines these changes and their timing. Sources indicate this update aligns with a broader modernization push reported in dealer communications (AVTOVAZ internal notice, 2024).
- Niva Travel gains an improved clutch actuator cylinder pressure plate, enhancing shifting precision and reliability.
- Niva Legend features a redesigned heater system, including the evaporator and its control, delivering steadier cabin warmth and more consistent performance in varying climates.
- Granta receives an upgraded left front door wiring harness design, boosting electrical reliability and ease of maintenance.
Additionally, Granta gets a newly designed canister vent valve with an integrated tube mounting, contributing to improved vapor management and emissions control in line with updated regulatory expectations.
Several components across the Grants family were standardized for consistency. For example, the frame of the front seat backs has been unified, a change noted by the source without disclosing further technical specifics. The documented updates were implemented in September, meaning vehicles rolling off the assembly line from that month onward incorporated these changes. These changes are described in AVTOVAZ’s internal communications and dealer notes (AVTOVAZ internal notice, 2024).
- Grant has recently broadened its equipment package with a new, richer option set.
- Details about the upgrades can be found in the forum post titled “Behind the wheel” on Odnoklassniki.