The newest updates place the start of the Lada Niva Travel SUV reassembly for August 18, a detail reportedly confirmed by the audience of Atypical AVTOVAZ on VKontakte. This marks a clear shift away from earlier rumors of a delay that had circulated for weeks. The return to the original production schedule was made possible by improvements in the supply chain, enabling the project team to move forward with certainty and align with the established timelines that existed before the disruption. The announcement emphasizes a dedication to restoring the line and resuming the workflow that governed the factory floor prior to the pause, signaling a measured but steady rebound in manufacturing activity. Source: Atypical AVTOVAZ, VKontakte.
Moreover, the Niva Travel program is expected to resume with virtually no major simplifications. In practical terms, the car is being brought back with equipment and configurations that mirror the full-spec versions from before the interruption. Components that had become scarce during the difficult period are gradually reappearing on the assembly line, and some vehicles produced in an anti-crisis variant are being converted back to standard configurations. The return to complete equipment sets is a positive indicator for the production team as well as future owners who anticipate the vehicle retaining its established traits and capabilities. Source: Atypical AVTOVAZ, VKontakte.
Key logistics steps are already in motion: ABS modules are arriving from China, a stable airbag supply chain is being reestablished, and ERA-GLONASS has been reintroduced to the fleet. Company leadership has committed to reactivating features that were temporarily unavailable, with a plan to integrate these functions gradually as production stabilizes. This approach fits into a broader plan to restore the hardware, software, and safety systems that contribute to the vehicle’s overall performance and reliability. The emphasis remains on delivering a vehicle that meets consumer expectations and upholds the company’s safety and quality standards, even as the manufacturing network works to normalize its operations after the disruption.