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AvtoVAZ Price Outlook and 2030 Strategy Analyzed

Lada's pricing remains stable with potential inflation-linked adjustments. Discover the 2030 plan and upcoming Lada Aura, Iskra, and a new crossover

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The conditions for increasing the prices of Lada cars have been announced​

ByANIKA
January 11, 2024

There are no plans to increase the price of Lada cars in the near future. In this respect reports TASS reported, citing company president Maxim Sokolov. However, according to the senior manager, adjustments are possible due to inflationary processes in the country.

“Currently, we do not plan to increase prices in the automotive product range more than inflation, unless macroeconomic, unpredictable black swans occur. So, in fact, this is the preservation of current prices,” Sokolov said.

Prior to this, the board of directors of AvtoVAZ approved Company development strategy until 2030. Within this framework, the company will launch 12 new car models.

AvtoVAZ will launch three new Lada models by 2026. Plans for the preparation of new models were confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. According to him, production of three models will start in the next three years: Lada Aura in 2024, Lada Iskra in 2025 and a new crossover on the Vesta platform in 2026.

happened before knownHow much can AvtoVAZ increase prices in 2024?

 

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Russians started buying "nice license plates" for cars more often 13:58 - Social Bites

Demand for cars with "nice license plates" in Russia during the 12 months of 2023 increased by an average of 5.2% compared to the same period last year. This is stated in the Avito Auto classification study (available from socialbites.ca). “The share of demand for cars with 'nice license plates'…

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Russians started buying “nice license plates” for cars more often 13:58​

ByANIKA
January 11, 2024

Demand for cars with “nice license plates” in Russia during the 12 months of 2023 increased by an average of 5.2% compared to the same period last year. This is stated in the Avito Auto classification study (available from socialbites.ca).

“The share of demand for cars with ‘nice license plates’ increased the most: Lada Granta, Lada Samara, Volkswagen Polo, Ford Focus. At the same time, it is stated that the demand decreased the most in Lada Niva, Chevrolet Niva, Lada 4×4 and Toyota Camry.

“Nice figures” for premium segment cars have become less attractive: for Porsche Cayenne, for example, the demand for them has fallen by almost 2 times compared to 2022.

Last year the average premium for “nice plates” was 7.5% for all cars. At the same time, such plates increased the cost of such cars the most: Mercedes-Benz E-Class – 31% compared to regular plates, Lada Samara – 23% and VAZ 2107 – 21%.

Former residents of Russia said About his attitude towards Chinese cars.

 

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Drivers were warned about the dangers threatening vehicles during winter months 15:24 - Social Bites

The number of accidents on Russian roads increases during winter snowfall, but most often they are less severe than at other times. In this respect kp.ru Sergei Demidov, vice president of automobile insurance at Renaissance Insurance, said: According to him, the average claims check after an...

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Drivers were warned about the dangers threatening vehicles during winter months 15:24​

ByANIKA
January 11, 2024

The number of accidents on Russian roads increases during winter snowfall, but most often they are less severe than at other times. In this respect kp.ru Sergei Demidov, vice president of automobile insurance at Renaissance Insurance, said:

According to him, the average claims check after an accident is 4% lower than at other times of the year.

“This is because drivers slow down and try to drive more carefully during snowfall,” the expert said.

Drivers are asked to pay attention to the roofs of houses near which cars are parked, as icicles, ice blocks and snow icicles pose a danger to drivers in winter. Demidov also added that there are advantages on the roads in winter. Thus, the risk of stones hitting the windshield is reduced due to the low speed of movement.

Insurers state that cars are least likely to be damaged while parked.

Moscow Ministry of Transport due to heavy snowfall and strong winds on January 11 in the name Drivers abandon their vehicles and use public transportation. The Ministry also asked truck drivers to plan their trips according to weather forecasts and not to overload their vehicles.

Previously in the traffic police said Details of the major accident involving a truck crane.

 

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Russians started buying more new cars 16:08 - Social Bites

Sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 57.8% in 2023. In this respect reported According to the statement of the Committee of Automobile Manufacturers of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) in the Russian Federation, based on data from PPK JSC...

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Russians started buying more new cars 16:08​

ByANIKA
January 11, 2024

Sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 57.8% in 2023. In this respect reported According to the statement of the Committee of Automobile Manufacturers of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) in the Russian Federation, based on data from PPK JSC.

“In December 2023, sales reached 128.9 thousand cars, an increase of 84.6%, or 59 thousand units, compared to December 2022. The report states that the market grew by 57.8 percent during the year and reached 1.1 million units.

Before that, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the Russian automobile market would begin to recover and the sales level could reach 1.3 million units in 2024. The department stated that the sales volume in 2026 will correspond to the average annual sales volume in 2015-2021. The market will gradually grow by 1% per year from 2027. Thus, by 2030 the Russian automobile market will reach the level of 1.8 million cars per year, and by 2035 the sales volume will reach 1.9 million cars per year.

Additionally, China will become the world’s largest for the first time in 2023. exporter Automobiles due to increased supply to the Russian and Mexican markets. China supplied 730 thousand vehicles to Russia in the first 11 months of 2023. This is seven times more than in the same period in 2022.

Previously reportedHe said that Lada prices will not increase in the near future.

 

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AvtoVAZ chairman Sokolov announced the number of vehicles transferred to the State Duma fleet 17:09 - Social Bites

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has supplied more than 100 Lada Vesta vehicles to the State Duma fleet. In this respect reports RIA Novosti quotes the company's president, Maxim Sokolov. "A batch of cars has already been transferred for State Duma employees and workers - Lada Vesta - just over 100 cars,"…

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AvtoVAZ chairman Sokolov announced the number of vehicles transferred to the State Duma fleet 17:09​

ByANIKA
January 11, 2024

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has supplied more than 100 Lada Vesta vehicles to the State Duma fleet. In this respect reports RIA Novosti quotes the company’s president, Maxim Sokolov.
“A batch of cars has already been transferred for State Duma employees and workers – Lada Vesta – just over 100 cars,” Sokolov said.
The senior manager also added that a pre-order was received from the State Duma for Lada Aura, which will enter mass production in September.
Volodin said that in July 2023, lawmakers should decide to use only domestic cars such as Moskvich, Lada and Aurus as official cars. He emphasized that Russia will not create its own auto industry if “there are other cars” and Russians drive cars from unfriendly countries. Federation Council President Valentina Matvienko also defended the use of domestic cars by authorities.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared a list of machines that are recommended for civil servants to use primarily for official purposes. It includes the brands Lada, UAZ, Aurus and Moskvich. Volodin said that the deputies will use Lada, Aurus and Moskvich cars.
Previously automobile expert Jan Heizeer statedHe said that the authorities perceived the domestic car as a test.

 

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The date when Lada Niva will start production with the new engine has been announced 16:47 - Social Bites

Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ will start production of Lada Niva Travel and Niva Legend SUVs with a new 1.8-liter engine in 2025. This was reported by the analytical agency "Avtostat" with reference to the head of the company Maxim Sokolov. The senior executive did not specify whether...

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The date when Lada Niva will start production with the new engine has been announced 16:47​

ByANIKA
January 11, 2024

Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ will start production of Lada Niva Travel and Niva Legend SUVs with a new 1.8-liter engine in 2025. This was reported by the analytical agency “Avtostat” with reference to the head of the company Maxim Sokolov.

The senior executive did not specify whether this would be the recently introduced 1.8 Evo engine or a different power unit. At the same time, it is not planned to install a 16-valve 1.6-liter engine on Lada Niva. Now SUVs are equipped with 1.7-liter engines. 83 hp

It happened before that knownIn Russia, sales of Lada Niva Legend and Niva Travel SUVs with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and engines that meet the Euro-5 environmental class have started. Engine calibrations and control units complying with the Euro-5 standard were developed in Russia. ABS and Euro-5 will be available in all trim levels on the Lada Niva Legend and Niva Travel.

Previously reportedLada sales will double in 2023, he said.

 

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Hyundai St. Petersburg plant has come out of downtime

St. Petersburg plant Hyundai on January 9th, came out of downtime, which was introduced in March 2022. The press service of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus informed Fontanka about it, adding that the plant is currently undergoing personnel training and equipment maintenance. Now the plant...

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Hyundai St. Petersburg plant has come out of downtime​

St. Petersburg plant Hyundai on January 9th, came out of downtime, which was introduced in March 2022. The press service of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus informed Fontanka about it, adding that the plant is currently undergoing personnel training and equipment maintenance. Now the plant employs 800 employees, the work is carried out in one shift. Recall that in December 2023, the interim board of directors of South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor approved the sale of the plant in St. Petersburg to the Russian company Art Finance, which had previously acquired Volkswagen's facility in Kaluga.
According to the statement, the parties are currently negotiating the specific terms of the deal. Nevertheless, Hyundai plans to continue to provide services in Russia for previously sold cars, the Prime news agency wrote. According to sources, the cost of the deal has been approved at the level of symbolic 140 thousand won (about 10 thousand rubles at the current exchange rate). At the same time Hyundai Motor will retain the possibility of repurchase within two years.
As Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, said earlier, Art Finance as a potential owner of the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg is already working out together with industrial partners the possibility of restarting car production at this site as soon as possible. According to him, this should happen before the middle of 2024.

 

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Aurus will launch production of a new line of business class cars

Luxury car manufacturer Aurus will launch production of a new line of business class cars in a more affordable price segment. Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, told about it in an interview to the TASS agency, adding...

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Aurus will launch production of a new line of business class cars​

Luxury car manufacturer Aurus will launch production of a new line of business class cars in a more affordable price segment. Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, told about it in an interview to the TASS agency, adding that it is planned to launch sales in 2025.
According to him, in the future, the Aurus model lineup may be extended by a SUV. Recall, Aurus is the first Russian car brand in the luxury category. The serial production of Aurus Senat sedans started in May 2021 at the Yelabuga plant, and at the end of November 2022 the production of a new luxury SUV Aurus Komendant was launched there. About 2 billion RUB have been invested in production, logistics and IT equipment and systems.
The production capacity is designed to produce up to 5 thousand cars per year. Previously, Aurus cars were produced in a small series format at the facilities of NAMI, where production of special versions of Aurus cars is currently underway.

 

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Sales of vehicles in the 52nd week turned out to be a record in 2023

At the end of the 52nd week (from December 25th to 31st 2023), 41308 new vehicles were sold in Russia. This is reported by experts of the agency

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Sales of vehicles in the 52nd week turned out to be a record in 2023​

11.01.24

At the end of the 52nd week (from December 25th to 31st 2023), 41308 new vehicles were sold in Russia. This is reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation. Experts note that this figure is a weekly record not only for 2023, but also since the 10th week of 2022.
Only for the 9th week before last year was sold more new vehicles - 43823 vehicles. Thus, the sales volume of passenger cars in the last week of last year was 34360 vehicles, trucks - 3521 vehicles, LCV - 2830 vehicles, buses - 597 vehicles. At the same time, all segments of the market show growth to the previous 51st week - in the range from 5% to 27%.

 

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Sales of new passenger cars grew by 69% in 2023

At the end of 2023, 1.06 million new passenger cars were sold in Russia, which is 69% more than in 2022. This was reported by experts of the agency

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Sales of new passenger cars grew by 69% in 2023​

11.01.24

At the end of 2023, 1.06 million new passenger cars were sold in Russia, which is 69% more than in 2022. This was reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT". Recall that these statistics are based on the data of JSC "PPK "* and the agency's own segmentation. More than a half of all new passenger cars sold last year belonged to three brands. Thus, the market leader remained the domestic LADA, the result of which amounted to 324.4 thousand vehicles.
The second place and leadership among foreign cars was won by Chinese Chery (119 thousand vehicles). Chinese brand Haval (111.7 thousand vehicles) is also in the top three. The best-selling model in our country for the second year in a row is LADA Granta, which in 2023 totaled 195.9 thousand vehicles. And the best foreign car this time became a crossover Haval Jolion (55.6 thousand vehicles). In addition to them, the top 5 included LADA Niva Travel, LADA Vesta and Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max, which also broke the mark of 40 thousand sold cars.

 

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The best-selling crossovers and SUVs in 2023 have been found

Haval Jolion compact crossover became the bestseller in the SUV segment on the Russian market in 2023. Last year, sales of this model grew 3.2 times and totaled 55 550 cars, experts of the AUTOSTAT agency reported with reference to the data of JSC PPK* and taking into account its own segmentation.

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The best-selling crossovers and SUVs in 2023 have been found​

11.01.24

Haval Jolion compact crossover became the bestseller in the SUV segment on the Russian market in 2023. Last year, sales of this model grew 3.2 times and totaled 55 550 cars, experts of the AUTOSTAT agency reported with reference to the data of JSC PPK* and taking into account its own segmentation.
The second place in the rating of the most popular crossovers and SUVs was taken by LADA Niva Travel with the indicator of 46 896 cars (2,4-fold growth). The third result was shown by Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max – 41 057 cars. Then comes SUV LADA Niva Legend, which found 39 008 owners (2,4-fold growth). Geely Coolray, which has sold 38 220 vehicles (2,9-fold growth), is in the top five.
The top 10 most popular SUV models for 2023 also includes OMODA C5 (35 841 vehicles, 29 times growth), Chery Tiggo 4 PRO (32 936 vehicles, 15.7-fold growth), Geely Monjaro (20 423 vehicles), Geely Atlas PRO (17679 vehicles, 2.4-fold growth) and Haval F7 (16 320 vehicles, 2.2-fold growth).

 

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AVTOVAZ started sales of LADA Vesta SW Sportline

AVTOVAZ has started sales of LADA Vesta Sportline with SW body type. The novelty differs by a number of technical characteristics from the sedan LADA Vesta Sportline, sales of which started in November 2023, in particular, the cars have different settings of rear springs and shock absorbers...

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AVTOVAZ started sales of LADA Vesta SW Sportline​

AVTOVAZ has started sales of LADA Vesta Sportline with SW body type. The novelty differs by a number of technical characteristics from the sedan LADA Vesta Sportline, sales of which started in November 2023, in particular, the cars have different settings of rear springs and shock absorbers, reports the press service of AVTOVAZ. The car with the SW body has also received expanded opportunities for transporting cargo and organizing family tourism. If the sedan has a luggage compartment volume of 480 litres, the SW has 825 litres up to the sill line.
In addition, the list of standard equipment of the station wagon includes compact aerodynamic roof rails. The appearance of LADA Vesta SW Sportline is distinguished by a lowered silhouette and wide wheels on the original discs, aerodynamic dodging, aggressive relief of bumpers, two chrome exhaust tips and the classic red line on the bumpers. The interior features the car's signature contrasting red-and-black trim and anatomically shaped front seats. Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre engine boosted to 118 hp. Thanks to the original front and rear shock absorbers, stability is improved, while the suspension has good power handling. Brakes of increased efficiency are used for confident deceleration. The cost of LADA Vesta SW Sportline, which is based on the top version of Techno, is 2 million 350 thousand 900 rubles.
There is also a BLACK configuration (from 2 million 380 thousand 900 rubles), which is distinguished by black colour of such details as wheel discs, front bumper mouldings, grille covers, boot lid, boot lid spoiler. Both the model name and the LADA inscription on the boot lid are in black colour. "We believe that LADA Vesta Sportline will be in demand both in sedan and station wagon bodies. As the product itself is unique. But we are still betting more on the SW body, earlier Vesta Sport was only in the sedan body, the station wagon will allow us to expand the target audience.
The volume of sales will directly depend on the volume of production of this model. We already have a sufficient number of orders. - Alexander Efimov, General Director of Piter-Lada, informed AUTOSTAT agency.

 

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