Preparation for the serial production of Lada Iskra is not easy: the number of defects remains high, especially in the sedan body, and components are still in short supply. This was reported by the insider public Avtograd.
For a five-day work week, a total of about 10 cars in different body styles were assembled on the assembly line, the number of defects during assembly is steadily decreasing, especially for the sedan version.
Progress is less noticeable for the station wagon so far, but it is there. Insiders reported that the problem with the rear of the car has not yet been resolved, especially in the joints of the fifth door with the rear lights and gaps. Nevertheless, work on this problem continues, and, according to insiders, improvements will certainly be made.
It is not yet possible to produce a batch of more than 20 cars, as it was on February 7 this year, due to a shortage of some components. But, according to some information, the process should accelerate from the second half of March, and it is also planned to return to the practice of 12-hour work shifts with double pay on Saturdays on the Granta line.
Currently, Lada Iskra is mainly available in three colors: "White Ice", "Black Panther" and "Platinum". However, cars of blue, red and orange shades also come off the assembly line. Some of these cars will be sent to the press park to participate in various events in the future.
Lada Iskra is the first car created by AvtoVAZ independently, without the participation of foreign partners. The car will be presented in three body styles: sedan, station wagon and cross-station wagon. Under the hood, 1.6-liter engines with a capacity of 90 and 106 horsepower will be installed, which will be combined with a 5- or 6-speed manual gearbox, as well as with a variator. Serial production of the car will begin in April.
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