AvtoVAZ Announces Lada Granta Reintroduction with Driver Airbag and Expanded Safety Options
AvtoVAZ has resumed production of the Lada Granta with enhanced safety features, signaling a renewed focus on driver protection and occupant restraint. The company confirms through its press service that starting from August 23, 2022, every Lada Granta produced for the 2022 model year includes a driver airbag as standard equipment from the base configuration. In older builds, a front passenger airbag remains an optional addition, and front belts equipped with pretensioners can still be installed on certain trim levels. This move reflects a broader commitment to improving passive safety for all occupants across the Granta lineup. [Source: AvtoVAZ press service]
The price landscape for the Lada Granta in its basic configuration with a driver airbag begins at 602,800 rubles when purchased under the government concession loan program. That program is scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2022. If a buyer chooses the standard model without applying the government discount, the price rises to 753,500 rubles. These figures illustrate the impact of state support on affordable car safety upgrades, while also presenting a clear distinction between the discounted and non-discounted prices in the market segment that Granta occupies. [Source: AvtoVAZ press service]
Company leadership, including the General Manager of AvtoVAZ, outlines a forward-looking plan to expand the equipment list for Lada vehicles with additional comfort and safety features. While specifics were not disclosed at the time, the emphasis remains on delivering more value through upgraded standard equipment and optional packages designed to improve everyday driving safety and convenience for customers. Later updates suggest that the company intends to introduce an anti-lock braking system ABS across Lada models in 2023, signaling a broader upgrade program aimed at enhancing brake performance and vehicle stability in varied road conditions. [Source: AvtoVAZ press service]
Earlier communications indicated that an updated version of the Lada Niva Travel SUV would reach sales channels on August 28, 2022. The vehicle carries a suggested retail price near the 1,000,000 rubles mark, reflecting a careful balance between modern features and competitive pricing within the brand portfolio. This continuation of model refreshes underscores AvtoVAZ’s strategy to keep its popular lineups aligned with evolving safety expectations and consumer demand in the domestic market and beyond. [Source: AvtoVAZ press service]