| Lada Aura | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AvtoVAZ |
| Production | 2024 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Russia:Tolyatti |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Lada Vesta |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 LVAZ 21179I4 |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm (113.6 in) |
| Length | 4,661 mm (183.5 in) |
| Width | 1,764 mm (69.4 in) |
| Height | 1,496 mm (58.9 in) |
TheLada Aura is a businesssedan manufactured by the Russian companyAvtoVAZ, the serial production of which is planned to begin in August–September 2024.[1][2]
It was first shown on 8 June 2023 at the “Eurasia is Our Home” exhibition, held at the “Sirius” site inSochi,[3] and on June 15 of the same year, the Lada Aura was presented at theSt. Petersburg International Economic Forum.[4]
Compared to theLada Vesta, the car received a wheelbase increased by 25 cm (9.8 in) and extended rear doors. As a result, there is more space for the passenger. The model also has improved sound insulation, a retractable armrest, genuine leather trim and a premium audio system. The Lada Aura will be equipped with a 1.8 L engine making 122 hp (91 kW) and anautomatic transmission.[5] At the presentation of the car, theMinister of FinanceAnton Siluanov said that the Lada Aura "may well replace the foreign brands that Russian officials drive today".[6]
Mass production is planned to begin in the third quarter of 2024, with plans to produce about 3 thousand cars.[7] According to the president of AvtoVAZMaxim Sokolov, the price of the model will be about 2.5 million rubles.[8]
It is also planned to produce a simplified version of the Lada Aura model, intended for taxi services.[9][10]
In 2024,Vladimir Putin, driving behind the wheel, opened the last section of theM-11 highway.[11] After driving a Lada Aura, the Russian president shared his impressions:[12]
Lada Aura became the fifth newAvtoVAZ model that Putin tested; in 2010, he drove theKhabarovsk-Chita route behind the wheel of a yellowhatchbackLada Kalina. In 2011, Putin got acquainted with AvtoVAZ's new budget car at that time, theLada Granta. In 2015, at a meeting of theValdai Discussion Club, Vladimir Putin arrived in a greenLada Vesta. He noted that it is "an excellent car, very good, with good driving characteristics and easy to drive".[14]