First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov sat behind the wheel of the first-ever "AvtoVAZ" crossover, Lada Azimut, and shared his impressions of the car.
With my dimensions (190 cm height), I am very comfortable. I always pay attention to the position of the steering wheel and the instrument panel — it is not obscured. The seating position is comfortable — the lumbar support is adjustable, the headrest is close to the head, you sit as if molded into the seat.
The presentation of the Lada Azimut crossover took place at SPIEF-2025 on June 18. When creating the Lada Azimut, designers were inspired by the Zhiguli and Ural Mountains, as well as constructivist architecture.
In its initial configuration, the Lada Azimut will be equipped with modernized 1.6 and 1.8-liter engines, with a capacity of 120 and 132 horsepower, respectively, as well as a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. In the future, a turbocharged version with a capacity of 150 hp and a classic automatic gearbox is planned.
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