AvtoVAZ brought the LADA Azimut to “Moscow Auto Show 2026”, which is taking place on November 13–15, 2026, at the Patriot Expo IEC. The model is based on a heavily updated LADA Vesta platform, with about 1,000 original components developed for the Azimut. Serial production of the crossover began on September 25 on the main assembly line in Tolyatti.
The dimensions of the LADA Azimut are 4,416 mm in length, 1,838 mm in width, and 1,607 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,675 mm. Trunk volume is stated at 508 liters, and ground clearance is 208 mm. For the first time for LADA, the model’s equipment includes a panoramic roof with a sunroof, heated front side windows, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 360-degree camera, side curtain airbags, dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charging, and a power tailgate.
At launch, the Azimut will receive two naturally aspirated engines developed in-house by AvtoVAZ. The base 1.6-liter unit develops 120 hp, while the 1.8-liter produces 132 hp. Initially, combinations of the 1.6-liter engine with a six-speed manual gearbox and the 1.8-liter engine with a CVT have been announced. At the same time, AvtoVAZ is already testing promising versions with a 150-hp turbo engine and a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission, which are being considered for launch in 2027.
The official start of LADA Azimut sales is scheduled for early December 2026, though a specific date has not yet been announced. By the end of this year, AvtoVAZ expects to produce several thousand production vehicles, and the production plan for 2027 provides for the output of more than 20,000 cars. On the Russian market, the Azimut will compete with mass-market crossovers, including the Haval Jolion and other models in a comparable class.
The exhibitions “Poyekhali 2026”, “Vezdekhoder 2026”, “Motozima 2026”, and “Moscow Auto Show 2026” are being held at the Patriot Expo IEC from November 13 to 15. Motoram.ru serves as the media partner for the events.