The Evolution of the Lada B-class: From Vesta Cues to a Distinct New Line

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In mid-February 2022, images surfaced showing a vehicle body largely concealed by a roof canopy, with only fragments of the rear door and sill visible. By March, AVTOVAZ officially highlighted a portion of the bumper on the first assembled prototype, though the reveal offered little new information. Now, the sidewall of the body is fully exposed, allowing a clearer sense of how the forthcoming Lada B-class in its series version may appear from this perspective.

The AvtoVAZ press service has declined to comment on the photos, yet the available visuals permit clear inferences. It is evident that certain design cues from the current Vesta survive in the exterior styling, notably in the contour of the rear pillar, suggesting that the new model will share production timelines with Vesta for several years to come.

Overall, the design signals a shift toward a new design philosophy. Instead of the boomerang-shaped outriggers that defined Vesta, only faint remnants remain, and it is understood that the new Lada models will not feature the earlier X-style elements.

According to the Renault-led Renaulution plan, this model is positioned as the successor to the Grants and is slated to begin production on the assembly line in 2023. A stream of questions surrounds the current state of affairs, including the future collaboration between AVTOVAZ and Renault. Yet, as reported by Avtograd News, which published the latest image, work on the project continues amid the evolving situation.

Despite the pause in assembling the current model lineup until April 24, preparations for the new model proceed. Finished bodies are moved in test mode from the paint complex to the assembly line and then traverse the conveyor system. Any inconsistencies in ride quality, an internal industrial term, are addressed. The Granta production line itself is undergoing modernization in anticipation of the new model’s introduction.

  • The existing Granta is expected to shift to a single production thread that will serve Niva Legend and Travel, with the new family adopting a distinct name that does not overlap with Granta.
  • Details about the vehicle can be found through messaging platforms such as Viber.
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