Reports spread that the updated Vesta models have resurfaced in the market, with Avtograd News highlighting what it called a real farewell gathering for the line. The publication notes that these cars were assembled at the Izhevsk Automobile Plant in late July and in the early days of August this year, with a total of 240 units accounted for. The tone of the coverage suggests a deliberate sendoff, marking the end of a chapter for a model that had drawn attention for its updates and evolution. Observers who follow the production cycle point to this sequence as a decisive culmination rather than a routine reintroduction, positioning the news within a broader narrative of model refresh cycles that manufacturers have pursued in recent years. The reporting underscores that these units were produced at Izhevsk and then, according to the sources, the project would transition to other facilities as part of a staged production plan, with the next phase scheduled to unfold later in the year according to the information available at the time [Avtograd News].
Earlier in 2022, media outlets circulated numbers suggesting that roughly 800 units had been assembled at Izhevsk, with subsequent revisions to reflect a higher total, around 1040 units. All of these figures pertain to Vesta NG variants that were observed in the field. The coverage indicates that the assembly line would shift to Togliatti, with plans for resumed production not expected to commence until March of 2023, signaling a strategic pause and reallocation rather than a simple continuation of previous output. Industry watchers have noted that these figures represent an unusual cadence for a single model generation, where staged releases and regional distribution play a critical role in meeting market demand while aligning with corporate production calendars and supply constraints. The reported numbers, sourced from industry observers and media reports, illustrate how automotive programs can experience fluctuations in planned output as manufacturers navigate retooling, regulatory considerations, and the logistics of large-scale manufacturing transitions [Avtograd News].