The serial crossover will go into production in 2026
One of the expected AvtoVAZ models is a crossover based on the Lada Vesta, and prototypes of such cars have already hit the roads of Tolyatti. These are the so-called «mules» — cars in a standard body (for example, the same Lada Vesta), but with units of the future crossover.
«We have actually started to create a crossover on the Vesta platform. We will position it in the B+ segment. But for now we are not announcing the launch date of this car. We have already developed a design, it is being approved. We are now at the stage of selecting suppliers. While the mules are being tested, our developments on the Vesta platform, — prototypes», — said the director of product programs and projects at AvtoVAZ; Oleg Grunenkov.
According to Oleg Grunenkov, when creating a crossover, computer modeling is actively used, and all models are adapted in digital form.
«Physical samples will appear when the bodies are already produced directly in production. As a rule, this is a year before the launch of this car. There we will assemble certain prototypes and pilot series from these bodies. We will carry out all validation and certification cycles on them. Until we started doing this», — said a representative of AvtoVAZ.
The launch of the crossover into production should take place in 2026. The car will not receive all-wheel drive, but the units will be unified with Vesta. VAZ believes that such a model will be able to replace the once super popular Renault Duster in Russia.