In August 2022, sales of the Lada Granta reached 11,580 units, marking a 77% jump from July 2022 and a 131% increase over August 2021. It is useful to recall that a year earlier AVTOVAZ faced component supply interruptions and periodic production halts, which affected overall output. The average monthly sales of the Lada Granta in 2021 stood at 9,286 vehicles, a figure that was surpassed by the August 2022 results.
During the same month, 1,782 Niva Legend SUVs were sold, translating to nearly a threefold rise (+185%) compared with July 2022 and a 17% rise versus August 2021. The production of Niva SUVs in 2021 also contended with intermittent component supply issues, influencing quarterly results.
Overall, 18,087 Lada cars and light commercial vehicles were sold in Russia in August 2022, which represents a 75.2% increase from July 2022. The performance of the Granta and Niva families approached the scale seen in 2021, a year when a line of five models was actively produced, signaling a notable recovery trajectory in the company’s product lineup.
The head of the company defined the August 2022 sales momentum for Lada Granta and Niva, alongside AVTOVAZ reaching sales volumes observed before the market crisis, as a testament to the impact of preferential lending programs introduced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. He expressed genuine appreciation for the AVTOVAZ team and urged continued momentum to meet demand amid ongoing market challenges. The sentiment underlines a broader objective: sustaining growth in a volatile environment and reinforcing confidence among dealers and customers in the Russian car market.