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Avtovaz employs more than 30,000 people in Russia, including at its flagship plant at Tolyatti on the Volga river.
After Western countries imposed sanctions, Avtovaz placed much of its workforce on furlough. A lack of imported parts saw the company’s Lada brand launch an “anti-sanctions” Lada Granta, lacking key safety features, including airbags and anti-lock braking systems.
Avtovaz said that the new cars would be assembled using parts already held in storage. In total, at least 1,800 cars will be produced. The first cars are expected to reach the market by the end of this week.
