As Steve Mattin stated, chief designer AvtoVAZ, by 2026 Lada plans to transfer new design for all new car models.
The direct speech of Lada's director of design was given by the news agency RNS:
“We have a medium-term development plan until 2026, under which we plan to release 12 new models and 11 facelifts and, probably, by the time it is completed, the entire the lineup in the style of X-Face. Maybe even earlier."
Steve also assured that any new model, formally issued by a domestic automobile plant (recall that since the fall of 2017, the holding company that owns a controlling stake in AvtoVAZ, Alliance Rostec Auto B.V., is 82.5% controlled by the French by Renault), will be produced according to the brand's new X-Face style. Moreover, official confirmation was given that restyled and updated models will also be redesigned to suit the new style.
So what are these 12 new models in the Volga Automobile Plant family that will appear over the next 8 years? Let's talk about updates automotive line or at least try to guess what new products to expect from the plant on the Volga.
Unfortunately, there is still very little information on all the new products that will definitely be released by 2026. Or rather, such data simply do not exist. Therefore, we will operate with what we have at our disposal.
Second generation Lada Niva
The utilitarian SUV should be replaced by a refined crossover based on a foreign platform and a transverse engine. The basis will be taken (according to rumors) from the mass budget segment company-developed Global Access platform.
The chassis has already begun to be finalized in order to increase cross-country ability and off-road capabilities. "Niva" should remain just such a car - not afraid of dirt. But at the same time, the SUV model will be more comfortable and prettier.
According to the latest media reports, the new Niva should not be similar to the Duster. Most likely, the proprietary X-shaped style will be applied, which will turn the utilitarian crossover of the 70s into a modern SUV.
Restyled Lada Granta
Model release date: late 2018 - early 2019
Presumably, the "facelift" will make Grant look like. A similar design of headlights, a stylistically fitted false radiator grille, a trunk with a new stamping for a license plate will change.
Changes in the cabin though will be, but very moderate. At the moment, it is planned to change the dashboard.
P.S. They gossip on the Internet that simultaneously with the start of the release of the restyled version Lada Granta production of Kalina will be discontinued.
Lada Vesta Cross
Model release date: 2018
Very soon, buyers will be able to appreciate the increased ground clearance of the sedan model. You can’t exactly call it a new model, but the company cannot definitely refuse to update the approach in promoting models.
WITH technical side everything will remain the same. The same engines (1.6- and 1.8-liter variations for 106 and 122 hp), the same gearboxes.
Externally, the Cross model will have an increased ground clearance, 17-inch wheels and a plastic body kit.
New Lada Granta
Model release date: 2021-2023
AvtoVAZ is working on the next version of Lada Granta. The novelty will receive new platform Renault Global Access (B0). The model will get new look in "X"-style ... That's all that is known about the new product. Technical data - pitch darkness, even sketches on the Web have not yet been posted.
Lada C Crossover
Model release date: unknown
Will there be a crossover for the C-class city or not? A lot was written about him a few years ago, but now little is heard about the project. It is logical to assume that this will be another trump card of the resurgent plant. People need different SUVs - inexpensive, beautiful, comfortable.
Sports Lada Vesta
Model release date: 2018
"Charged" and dangerous. Externally, the AvtoVAZ model will change in a "sporty" direction. New bumpers, a spoiler integrated into the trunk lid, a new antenna and side mirrors.
But the main thing is that for the first time in many decades, a model will leave the factory with an engine power of more than 140 hp. With.! In the future, the 1.8-liter engine can be "overclocked" to 189 horses.
New Chevrolet Niva model
Model release date: unknown
ChevyNiva second generation. Not quite, of course, VAZ, but not completely Chevrolet either. We wait!
Crossover Lada X Code
Model release date: 2019
The concept of this full-fledged crossover appeared at the Moscow Motor Show in the summer of 2016. The new style of the concept has become the predecessor of the model, but this is a completely different crossover model, which may appear next year.
The compact crossover will receive VAZ 1.6- and 1.8-liter engines, the suspension may be transferred from Vesta. You can see for yourself which style is your own.
Enthusiasm about the fact that the domestic engineering industry in the face of the legendary Russian concern Auto VAZ will provide an opportunity for every citizen to have a high-quality modern car. Our contemporaries today get what more than one generation of motorists expected. Judging by the photos available on the network, consumers are offered a fairly large range of domestic cars - modern, reliable, functional and, most expected, inexpensive.
The management of AvtoVAZ announced new developments, which confirm that today qualitatively different models are coming off the assembly lines, quite seriously competing with imported ones. cars various categories. Particularly successful was the cooperation of the Volga Automobile Plant with the Renault-Nissan consortium, thanks to which such a significant product range, which is presented to us in the season 2017 - 2018. There are a lot of new products beyond expectations, all their features can be clarified on the video. A few words should be said about each of the seven new products, their exterior, interior and technical features.
New Lada Priora
Despite the fact that in the near future the management of the concern planned to reduce the production of this model, every season it undergoes all sorts of improvements and improvements. Sufficiently reliable, adapted to the peculiarities of the domestic climate and roads, Lada Priora has always represented budget categories cars. In the current season, the buyer received a comprehensive high-quality restyling, where the engineers made the most of the potential features of the car.
Outwardly, it differs from what was previously presented to the consumer for several years. Exterior updates have touched on the grille, the geometry of the body outlines, the shape and design of the bumper, which has become much more attractive, modern and aggressive. The car is equipped with an innovative chrome fog lamp system. The rear light is also decorated with LED elements. The salon has not undergone major changes. The maximum that the team of designers managed to achieve was the maximum interior equipment and features of the Priora front panel, which look quite aesthetically pleasing. Power system It is represented by two engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, with a capacity of 106 liters, respectively. With. and 123 l. With. On Russian market the model is extremely popular due to the good suspension configuration and its height.
Lada XRAY Cross
This model can rightly be called one of the most popular in the segment. modern cars off-road. Crossovers of the Cross series as the only worthy domestic version. The exterior of the car provides significant improvements compared to basic option. The novelty is installed on the platform Renault Duster, which made it possible not only to increase the dimensions, but to make significant changes in the exterior, which is very important in Russia due to the peculiarities of the climate and topography.
Changed the shape of the headlights rear light, they harmoniously fit into the format of interesting modern body architecture. front light received additions as head LED headlights, which significantly increased the safety performance of the driver and passengers. The salon is equipped with comfortable anatomical seats, the design is distinguished by modern decorative elements to match the body color. Control options are displayed on the surface of the steering wheel, as well as on the multimedia system monitor. Power units are represented by engines with a volume of 1.6 liters, 114 liters. With. and 1.8 l, 123 l. With.
Lada 4X4
SUVs are the best to meet the needs domestic consumer and objective features of the market. It was in accordance with this that in the 2017-2018 season, AvtoVAZ, forty years later, presented a worthy successor to the first " Soviet jeep»sample 1977 - the legendary Niva. Last news greatly delight our countrymen. The novelty called Lada 4X4 confidently stood on the Renault Duster platform.
Appearance new Lada is distinguished by its inherent conciseness, modesty and a certain simplicity. The car acquired five doors, which in the new concept should look organically in conjunction with the new base. Nevertheless, the main trend of the famous brand's exterior is preserved in the look. Despite the fact that the interior design features remain a surprise for buyers and car dealers, all the best practices of the design team are implemented in this model. Under the hood, two engine options - 1.7 liters with a capacity of 105 liters. With. and volume 1.8 l. The cost starts from 700 thousand rubles.
The Russian auto industry is confidently increasing quality and reliability. In addition, numerous novelties of VAZ-made cars are represented by several more models that require special attention.
The new AvtoVAZ models of 2017-2018 will be presented in our material as already successful, because we are not going to waste your time reading information about less successful products. Well, let's not slow down, and therefore we smoothly press on the gas!
Let's stop to refuel important information. Here we intend to immediately note that in 2016, the Swedish top manager Bo Inge Andersson left the post of president of the enterprise, who decided to focus on own projects. Recall that he ruled for three years. He was replaced by a Frenchman, whose name is Nicolas Maure. It is this person who will have to convince Russian drivers and fans of AvtoVAZ products that, by giving away their hard-earned money, they become owners of a high-quality thing that will bring many benefits to its owner in the future.
The reputation of Nicolas Maur is ambiguous, because before he worked in Romania, specifically in Dacia, where he mainly fired and lowered the salaries of his employees. But that is all left behind - in the past. In Russia, the French specialist intends to make cars manufactured by AvtoVAZ one of the leaders by launching new models, significantly reducing the cost production process and faithfully following current trends in the automotive community.
In general, according to the existing plan, the release of new AvtoVAZ products is planned until 2025 inclusive. We will focus exclusively on the period 2017-2018. We continue our movement to the end point of the given route!
Lada Granta / Lada Granta
So, first of all, in 2017, the new AvtoVAZ management intends to update its budget car Lada Grant. Once it was Granta that became a full-fledged replacement for the Samara model. It is only planned to release a restyled version, and engineers, doing their direct duties, will have to improve the technical characteristics, leaving the exterior and interior the same, only partially transforming their recognizable appearance.
The appearance of the Granta model in Russia is expected in mid-2017. The cost of the car will remain the same as it was before.
Lada Kalina / Lada Kalina
With the new Lada Kalina, things are the same as with the new Grant. Being engaged in the improvement of this car model under the leadership of Nicolas More, the engineers intend to make it a little more powerful. They can also increase the size of the vehicle, but not by much. All this is done to improve performance. The appearance of the car due to this will become a little more aggressive, which is also important.
The release of the restyled version of Lada Kalina is scheduled for mid-2017. Like updated Granta, new Kalina will be sold at the original price. 
Lada Largus / Lada Largus
Another "state employee" of AvtoVAZ, which fits into the novelties of 2017-2018, is LADA Largus- will survive the restyling. Working on a new version of the car, the engineers took into account the wishes of the higher management regarding the change in its appearance, which they now have to make more sporty. At the same time, the vehicle will remain one that is designed for the whole family. One of the innovations is a redesigned wheelbase.
The appearance of the updated Largus model is scheduled for the period 2017-2018. As for the price, it probably won't change. 
Lada Vesta / Lada Vesta
New AvtoVAZ models in the period 2017-2018 also imply the release of a modified Vesta line. It's no secret that in the near future this particular model will become a full-fledged replacement for Priora on the market. A full-fledged change in the development course of Vesta is planned in the direction of expanded functionality and increased capacities.
There is information that part of the plan to update this particular model will be completed in the first half of 2017, while everything else - in the second half of the same year and throughout 2018. The price of the final product should remain the same.
Lada 4x4 / Lada 4x4
New Niva with emphasis on the first word. From the second for this model vehicle produced at the Volga Automobile Plant, there are traditions that are still remembered by car fans. The novelties of AvtoVAZ in 2018, it seems, will put 4 × 4 at the top of the list. The car will have three doors, as well as a remarkable design. Naturally, they did not bypass the technical characteristics, which went through more than one stage of modernization to determine the most correct option.
The launch of the new Niva on the Russian market is scheduled for 2018. Already now there is information from analysts that its price will be about 700-800 thousand rubles.
Lada C-Cross / Lada C-Cross
The updated version of the crossover will be part of the planned plan to replace the current Niva. Yes, another version of Niva, as you can see. It is similar to the XRAY model only in some parameters. Among the achievements of the novelty, it is worth highlighting a multifunctional control system and an elegant appearance. The appearance and interior of the car turned out to be chic.
Expected to be available for sale updated model The C-Cross will arrive in early 2018. The price of new items has not yet been announced, but it is unlikely to increase.
Lada C Sedan / Lada C Sedan
In principle, if you believe the rumors, this is a C-class car, designed in a sedan. In principle, it will have many advantages over its competitors. Basically, it will have Hi-tech. They say that the appearance of the car will not be deprived.
Presumably, the release of the C-class sedan from AvtoVAZ will take place in the second half of 2018. Its cost will be in the region from 500 thousand to 1 million rubles.
New models of AvtoVAZ 2017-2018
Basically, that's all. As you can see, for the time being, Nicolas More is in no hurry to introduce his own rules into the already established system of functioning of the well-established auto production system at the AvtoVAZ plant. There is also information about the imminent release of some LADA B-class, but these rumors are unconfirmed. It remains to wait a little bit to find out what is truly new - UNEXPECTED - a French specialist can bring to the AvtoVAZ lineup.
The euphoria from anticipation, expectations and hopes has already passed that the new VAZ models of 2018 will finally offer domestic motorists the long-awaited - modern, reliable, functional and cheap cars. The management of AvtoVAZ, announcing the next development, says what consumers want to hear, but a qualitatively different product comes off the assembly line.
Let's look at facts and concrete figures. In 2016, AvtoVAZ sold 266,296 vehicles on the Russian market, which is the first place in terms of sales. The turnover of the VAZ brand amounted to 115 billion rubles. (10% more than last year) - this is the fourth place. At the same time, according to the statements, AvtoVAZ finished the first half of 2016 with a net loss of 27 billion rubles. How is this possible?
There is no doubt that the company's management will substantiate and explain how, with a turnover of 115 billion rubles, a loss of 27 billion rubles can be obtained. For half a year. Against the background of these statistics, it seems interesting that Renault-Nissan alliance, which owns 50% of the shares, is in no hurry to sell a stake in a loss-making enterprise.
Why? There can be only one answer - this state of affairs suits Renault-Nissan, apparently they still somehow manage to make money on the losses of AvtoVAZ. I wonder how?
Lada Priora 2018
The novelties of 2018 can be attributed slightly updated with a big stretch. 2018 will be last year release of this model, so get around to this review Priora side would be wrong.
The model honestly served us for a long period of time and even though it was far from perfect, its contribution to the development domestic auto industry she contributed. The Priora update in 2018 is the swansong of the model and the developers will try to use the full potential of the car.
car exterior
The designers did not leave everything as it is and honestly, they work out their fee to the end. The updated Lada Priora will receive new grid radiator, several new stampings will appear, the shape of the hood will be corrected. This will not change the appearance of the model dramatically, but will give it a more modern and attractive look.
The designers did a great job on the form front bumper. It looks completely different, has become more interesting and complex, got rid of primitive forms. The new bumper significantly embellished the appearance of the car as a whole. Fog lights also received a different design and acquired a chrome trim.
Designers did not hesitate to use deep stampings, similar to those used on new models. We will see such elements on the doors and wings of the updated Lada Priora.
The creators were generous with the LED elements that will take place in the taillights. Changes in appearance, of course, are local, but pleasant and desirable.
The interior of the new Lada Priora
Working on external view of Lada Priora 2018 designers seem to have run out of steam, as we will see little to no changes in the cabin. To be honest, we did not expect changes inside. It is obvious that it does not make sense to change the layout of the controls and the design of the interior parts of the model, which is about to be removed from production.
IN maximum configuration interior and front panel Priora looks pretty good.
No matter how much the developers wanted to make some changes, the expediency of this did not allow them to do so. We will remember the Lada Priora with hard plastic, which does not indulge its passengers with an excess of space, with not very good quality assembly and numerous "crickets", uncomfortable rear row seats with an almost vertical back.
No changes are planned under the hood of Lada Priora 2018. We will see the same power units with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters. Motor engineers did not perform any manipulations with them. As before, only 106 and 123 liters will be available to us. With. power. Will not try to revive again and robotic box gears.
It was an interesting experiment that provided engineers enough food for the mind. Research into the optimal configuration and suspension settings will continue. With the quality of our roads, this is extremely actual problem, which has yet to be resolved once and for all, if at all possible.
Lada XRAY Cross 2018
Not very confident starting in 2016 sales Lada XRAY seems to be gaining momentum. At the beginning of 2017, the implementation of this model increased by 126% (in February). This is a huge increase in comparison with the success of other manufacturers, whose performance shows an overwhelmingly negative trend.
Aside from the XRAY, only one model saw a significant increase in sales, the VW Tiguan with a 119.8% increase.
The management of AvtoVAZ makes a big bet on, as the only modern crossover domestic production(not to mention Lada Kalina cross).
The competitiveness of a car depends on many factors, including the period of its renewal. Therefore, it is not surprising that already in 2018 is preparing for the release Lada modification XRAY with Cross prefix.
car exterior
The modification involves mostly qualitative changes, so outwardly Lada XRAY Cross will not radically differ from the base model. The only striking difference will be the size. base model built on Renault platform Sandero, while Cross will be based on Renault Duster.
In addition to increasing the size, we will be able to see only local external changes. To emphasize more pronounced all-terrain properties, Lada XRAY Cross will be equipped with a massive bumper and protective plastic overlays around the entire perimeter, including doors and fenders.
The taillights have changed slightly. They will become more complex in shape with interesting architecture. head lighting will be supplemented running lights based on LED elements.
The interior of the new Lada XRAY Cross
The new base will naturally affect the increase in space inside the Lada XRAY Cross. The layout of the instruments and the design of the instrumentation will remain the same.
As usual, the AvtoVAZ management promises high-quality finishing materials, but we understand that in the end everything will depend on the price tag. In the salon we will see other chairs and decorative elements in body color.
They promise a complete infotainment system with a convenient and functional interface. Management of a wide range of functions will be placed on steering wheel, which they promise to sheathe with leather. An important point is the increase luggage compartment, we expect no less volume than in the Renault Duster.
Model specifications
Very sad news is the refusal of the AvtoVAZ management to produce the all-wheel drive Lada XRAY Cross, at least in soon. This is what we meant when we said that one thing is promised and another is produced.
Basically domestic car a similar Renault Duster is already not bad, if it costs as much as a domestic car.
Still, it's a shame that instead of a full-fledged SUV, we will be offered a semi-finished product. As power units Lada XRAY Cross will be equipped with a 1.6-liter and 114-liter engine. With. and 1.8 liters from 123 liters. With.
Lada 4X4 2018
AvtoVAZ never ceases to amaze. Another stunning news - in 2018, a completely new one is being prepared for release. The world's first SUV with load-bearing body domestic development in 1977 will be completely updated after 41 years. That's not all. The new Niva will also be delivered to the Renault Duster base.
car exterior
On the Internet, it has long been possible to see renderings of the alleged appearance new Lada 4X4. The car really had to change dramatically, but at the same time, the features of the painfully familiar Niva were still guessed in the new body design.
Slightly rustic, maybe a bit too simplistic design new version The model looked, nevertheless, quite attractive, especially taking into account the "talents" of domestic automotive designers.
The news that Lada 4X4 will be built on the basis of Duster put an end to all the work done to create a new look for the model. The Renault Duster base assumes that the car will be a 5-door. This is no longer our Niva.
Despite the fact that the 5-door Lada 4X4 has been produced for quite a long period of time, it is hard to perceive.
How the Lada 4X4 based on the Duster will look is completely incomprehensible. Will the developers try to "pull" an already finished image on a new platform or offer a new design concept is still unclear.
Considering that the new Lada XRAY Cross will also be built on the basis of Renault Duster, the task of designers is much more complicated - they need to create something completely new, unlike either Duster or XRAY Cross.
The interior of the new Lada 4X4
All of the above can be fully applied to the interior of the new Lada 4X4. Almost nothing was known about him until that moment, and given the new circumstances, the designers themselves are not yet ready to say something definite. Salon new Generations Lada 4X4 is a big intrigue.
We can definitely say that no matter how the new model looks from the inside, functionally it will be head and shoulders above its predecessor. AvtoVAZ developers are gaining experience. All the developments that appeared during the design Salon XRAY and Vesta should be implemented to some extent in the new Lada 4X4 2018.
Technical characteristics of new items
Several options are being considered as power units for the Lada 4X4 2018. Firstly, a 1.7-liter engine with increased power up to 103 hp. With. (an increase of 20 hp). Secondly, also a redesigned version of the engine, which is currently equipped with XRAY and Vesta, with a volume of 1.8 liters.
The Moscow motor show this year almost turned into a corporate party for Lada: six concept cars!
True, Vesta Cross and XRAY Cross differ from the usual ones only in a slightly increased ground clearance (Vest is promised 203 mm) and a plastic "off-road" body kit. Moreover, the cross-Vesta Cross will be both a sedan, and - the usual cargo-passenger version will be put on the conveyor in the second half of next year, and then the Crosses will arrive in time.
But "XRAY on tiptoe" is only promised in 2018. Four-wheel drive? It is unlikely, although the VAZ workers continue to research, including with the unique one, which successfully proved itself on the experimental Renault Sandero.
XRAY Cross will wait for its turn only in 2018, in parallel, a “charged” XRAY Sport is being developed in Togliatti - with a 1.8 engine from Vesta Sport
What else? Vesta Sport! Sales will begin next year: the suspension is tuned by the Lada Sport division, rear disc brakes, and most importantly - an improved aspirated 1.8 with a capacity of about 150 hp, which works with the French "mechanics" JR5. A “charged” XRAY with a similar filling is also being prepared. But the price even for sports Vesta, apparently, will be about a million rubles.
At the same time, in September, dealers will have ordinary Vestas with a 1.8 engine (122 hp, "robot"), and sales of elongated sedans in the Signature performance should soon begin.
The sedan in the "cross" version will join the Vesta family after the appearance of station wagons - at the end of 2017. It was decided to abandon the Vesta hatchback
President Nicolas Maure announced that by 2025 Lada will launch eight completely new models and carry out the same number of restyling programs. However, only two full-scale premieres and four facelifts are planned for the period until 2019. The candidates for rejuvenation are clear: Grant, Kalina, Largus and Lada 4x4. And the second novelty after Vesta-station wagon by 2019 may be ...
No, it cannot, but it is obliged - do you hear, Mr. More? — Simply must be Lada XCODE!
This concept crossover turned out to be a VAZ show-stopper: the first work of Rafael Linari, who now heads the AvtoVAZ Moscow design studio, and previously worked on the Renault Twingo hatchback, looks more harmonious than all previous X-Lads. Linari brought relief, athleticism and even slight eroticism to the style of Steve Mattin, and there was even more x-theme.
The concept car was designed and built in Togliatti in just a few months: the first sketches appeared in January. XCODE is smaller than XRAY, almost repeats Kalina in length - four meters from nose to tail - and it is possible that it can even replace her! Officially, the VAZ say they are looking for an approach to a new generation of urban youth, passionate about electronics and gadgets, so it is understood that such a crossover will receive a new multimedia system Lada Connect with Internet access, and will also be equipped with a car valet, active cruise control and even a remote control!
It may be recalled that rich equipment the focus was also placed on the launch of Kalina-2, but practice has shown that in the segment of traditional urban hatchbacks it did not justify hopes: the demand for the usual Kalina hatch almost vanished (for example, in the first five months of this year, only 2044 cars), and buyers switched either to station wagons (almost 4000 people chose the cargo-passenger Kalina) or to pseudo-crossovers (Kalina Cross collected 3723 orders).
Lada XCODE is unexpectedly rich in design touches: a soaring window line, hidden handles rear doors, "fin" rear pillar body and lamp brackets. XCODE - a possible change for the current Kalina: a class B + urban crossover instead of a traditional hatchback
That's why XCODE is so high. Is it true, real car is still in the very early stages of development. According to our information, a shortened Vesta platform was tried on for this project, but in the end, a mix of components may turn out to be the basis different platforms. The engines are obviously VAZ, the drive is only on the front wheels. There is hope that XCODE may have time to be released by 2019. However, the new models do not seem to be the most important element strategies of Nicolas Maur. His plan for the improvement of the plant contains eight points, but the main ones are three. This is an increase in export volumes, an increase in the level of localization and a decrease in the cost of cars.
According to Mor, the market recovery forecast in Russia is rather restrained: in 2017, sales may rise to 1.4 million cars, in 2018 - up to 1.8 million, and under the most optimistic scenario, by 2020 they will reach the level of 2.2 million cars. This year, AvtoVAZ plans to produce 416,000 cars, including car kits, but the share of cars under the Lada brand will be only 300,000.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade set a strategic task for the auto industry to export 20% of cars produced in Russia by 2025. AvtoVAZ is still far from this: if in 2012 93 thousand cars were sold abroad, then in 2015 only 31 thousand, although in the seven months of this year - already 29 thousand. Mor is confident that efforts to create local assembly plants, develop dealer networks, improve the image of Lada, as well as work to adapt cars to the requirements will help increase export volumes. foreign markets. It is curious that we are talking about right-hand drive versions, modifications with "automatic" and with international navigation system. Among promising markets, according to Mohr, are Hungary and Germany (although entering there will require the cost of fitting cars to local safety and environmental standards). In addition, the development of the Lebanese market, some Arab countries and South America began.
The Lada Connect system will be able to synchronize with a smartphone. In 2017, Vesta and XRAY in advanced versions will receive it, and in 2018, all other Ladas will also receive it.
However, Mor summed up his passage about increasing exports with an unexpected thesis: the complicated delivery of cars from Russia is too expensive, so it will be difficult for Lada abroad without support from the state.
Special attention to the topic of "automatic": both the current four-speed Jatco transmission and the VAZ "robot" will not help Lada win new customers in Europe. We need a modern, and most importantly, localized automatic transmission. The search for such is carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade: according to our information, we are talking about creating a consortium of automakers who will jointly choose a gearbox and use it, ensuring the loading of a new transmission plant.
However, perhaps the most important part of Mohr's program concerned reducing the cost of components that AvtoVAZ receives from its suppliers. The task is outlined uncompromisingly: by the end of 2017, to reduce these costs by 20%!
For what? Here Mr. More switched from English to Japanese - and said the word "monotsukuri". True, in Japanese car industry monotsukuri usually means treating production as an art. And More puts a completely different meaning into this term. “For example, we will see if it is possible to replace some aluminum parts with plastic ones, and milled parts with stamped ones,” the AvtoVAZ president explained.
Among the suppliers of the plant now there are those who are for last year increased prices by 40 or even 80%, so knocking them down by 20% is not such a fantastic task. However, More nevertheless made a reservation that if the monotsukuri did not give the desired effect, then AvtoVAZ would apply the old methods - new commercial conditions for the purchase of components.
How this will affect car prices, the president has not yet specified. But this will at least help bring AvtoVAZ back to breakeven: according to Mohr's plan, the company should enter the plus in 2018.
