Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak expressed interest in… (вице-премьер · новак · ход)
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak expressed interest in purchasing the Lada Azimut crossover during a visit to AvtoVAZ, praising its quality and design. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2025 PMEF and is set for serial production and sales in the current year.
Consensus
- Alexander Novak visited AvtoVAZ.
- Novak expressed interest in buying the Lada Azimut when it becomes available for sale.
- The Lada Azimut was presented at PMEF-2025 in June 2025.
- Serial production and sales of the Lada Azimut are scheduled for the current year.
- The Lada Azimut is AvtoVAZ's first crossover developed independently in the 21st century.
Points of divergence
- Novak stated that he is confident the Lada Azimut will be very popular and that AvtoVAZ has not previously produced a vehicle of this quality level. — vedomosti
- Novak praised the car's sound insulation, interior finish, and suspension. — vedomosti
- The Lada Azimut has a length of 4.42 m, width of 1.84 m, height of 1.61 m, ground clearance of nearly 21 cm, and a trunk volume exceeding 500 liters. — vedomosti
- The base version will have a 1.6-liter engine with 120 hp and a six-speed manual transmission; higher versions will feature an 1.8-liter engine with 132 hp and a continuously variable transmission. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Novak promises to buy himself a Lada Azimut — Ведомости
- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak Evaluates Lada Azimut Crossover During Visit to AvtoVAZ Plant — ТАСС (Telegram)