Although in the 60s of the last century, cars in the USSR were produced, they were an incredible deficit. "Victory", "Volga", "Muscovites" and "Cossacks" were distributed exclusively on the lists of enterprises, and to acquire them even at the place of work, it was most often possible only by Great Blat. On July 20, 1966, after analyzing 54 different construction sites, the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Soviet government decided to build a new large automotive factory in the city of Tolyatti. The preparation of the technical project was entrusted to the Italian car concern "Fiat". On August 15, 1966, in Moscow, the head of Fiat Gianni Anueli signed a contract with the USSR automotive industry minister Alexander Tarasov to create an auto plant in Togliatti with a full production cycle.
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Territory of the future auto plant, 1966.
The first tent on the site of the future construction site. In the center of the group cEO Volga Automobile Plant V.N. Polyakov, 1966
On January 3, 1967, the Central Committee of the WLKSM declared the construction of the Volga Automobile Plant by the All-Union Shock Komsomol Construction. Thousands of people, mostly young people, headed in Togliatti to the construction site.
The construction of domestic auto giant was charged with Kuybyshevrostroy. In January 1967, the first cubic meter of land at the construction site was taken out.
A crowded flow of letters wishing to take part in the construction of the plant collapsed to the Kuibyshevhydrostroy personnel. Everyone understood that to build, and then work on a vase - it means to be in the epicenter modern lifeYes, and the possibility of obtaining an apartment in Tolyatti was more likely than anywhere.
Nikolai Semisorov, Head of the Kuybyshevhidrostroy Department, recalls that it was simply struck by the scope of construction. For four years, the plant, thermal power station, Togliatti, and a lot of total costs (according to the most modest estimates), had to be built, and much more than two billion rubles.
The state of money for the construction of Vase did not regret. In a short term Kuybyshevhydrostroy from a major construction organization, albeit with the construction of the Volga HPP on its account. Lenin, really turned into a giant.
The technical project of the automobile plant was compiled by the Italian car concern "Fiat" with the participation of the PromstroyProject Institute. Direct participation in the design of the future giant, teams over 40 design institutions of our country were adopted.
Since 1969, labor collectives of the plant began to be formed, most of these were people who built the plant.
The installation of production equipment produced at 844 domestic factories, 900 plants of the Socialist Commonwealth, firms, FRG, France, England, USA and other countries continued.
V.N. Poles, First Director of Vase, who led by the plant from 1966 to 1975.
Floor laying along the main conveyor, 1969
Construction of a vase control.
Different musical groups came to the construction site.
Kiosk "Soyuztens" next to the construction site.
As the basis of the first VAZ car, the Fiat-124 model was taken, in 1965 the title "Car of the Year" conquered in Europe. On the photo, the first Fiat at the Dmitrov Polygon.
In parallel with the construction of the plant, Fiat-124 was tested in the Dmitrov Auto Polygona. The hard domestic conditions turned out to be "Italian", to put it mildly, not on the teeth. Already after 5,000 km, the car had to be almost thrown out. FIATA has practically "crumbled" the body, an insecurity of the running and in particular brakes to our realities revealed. The Road clearance of the "Italian" in 110 mm was too small in difficult road conditions Union. It was decided to increase it. True, when the Italians found out that the Russians are going to "raise" a car at 17-17.5 cm above the earth, they asked for a full serious: "You are not going to build roads in Russia?"
The first "Zhiguli" on the conveyor, 1970.
On April 19, 1970, the first six cars "VAZ-2101" "Zhiguli" went with the main conveyor VAZ, which are now famous in most foreign countries as "Lada". The firstborn justified the expectation of its creators. Challenges were excellent, and overhaul It was required only after the car passed the distance equal to ten journeys from Moscow to Vladivostok.
The role of the firstborn "VAZ" in the history of domestic automotive industry is difficult to overestimate. With his appearance, the Soviet automotive industry stepped out not one step forward. For 14 years spent on the conveyor, about 3,000,000 kopecks have reached from the factory workshop.
In 1973, the VAZ car appeared another name - "Lada", intended for a foreign consumer. One of the versions of the selection of this name states that the constructors of AvtoVAZ have accidentally heard the popular song "frown not necessary, Lada". In other stories, an analogy with the company's trademark "Ladya", which appeared almost simultaneously with the "Zhiguli" was held. Anyway, but everyone liked this name.
"Vazovtsy" go to work.
Thousands of new cars went to different cities Soviet Union and neighboring countries.
The general director of the Volga Automobile Plant introduces the shops of the secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU A. Kirilenko, 1973
Plant with bird's height.
New cars are waiting for their departure.
Already in December 1973, a million car was released at the factory.
The VAZ-2108 model made in a genuine size of plasticine.
In December 1979, the first prototype of the VAZ-2108 car was assembled in the experimental workshop.
CHP VAZ (largest in Europe, at the time of construction) and the automobile plant.
New cars on plant sites.
The first, released in 1970, a VAZ car, with a sequence number 0000001 had one owner in Samara and again became the property of the plant in 2000, stored in the museum. (years of production VAZ-2101 1970-1981)
Million VAZ-2103 is kept in the AvtoVAZ Museum. (years of release VAZ-2103 1972-1983)
Newest serial model AvtoVAZ- Lada-Grant, launched on the conveyor at the end of 2011.
Brief reference: the total area of \u200b\u200bproduction buildings of the auto plant - 2.1 million square meters. m, the length of the conveyors is 150 km, technological equipment - 16.5 thousand units. During the construction of the plant, 213 km was commissioned, railway tracks - 180 km, laid monolithic and precast concrete - 6 million cubic meters, mounted metal structures - 300 thousand tons. To understand what place was the Volga Auto Plant in the Hierarchy of the Soviet Auto industry, it is enough to know the next fact: in the mid-60s, all existing plants of the USSR produced as many cars, including trucks and buses, as far as AvtoVAZ was 660 thousand cars per year.
- automotive company, the largest manufacturer passenger carsmobiles in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Previous names - Volzhsky automotive factory (VAZ) (1966-1971), Volga Association for Production passenger cars AvtoVAZ (1971-1993).
The decision to build a large automotive factory in the city of Tolyatti Kuibyshev region (now - Samara region) was adopted by the Soviet government on July 20, 1966.
In 1967, the construction of the Volga Automobile Plant was announced by the All-Union Shock Komsomol Construction.
On April 19, 1970, the first car VAZ-2101 was assembled on the main conveyor of the Volga automotive factory, which served base model For the entire subsequent range of models - cars of classical layout VAZ-2102, -2103, -2104, -2105, -2106, -2107.
On March 24, 1971, the State Commission was commissioned the first place of the Volga Automobile Plant.
He is a city-forming enterprise in Togliatti.
The production facilities of OJSC AvtoVAZ include: production, repair and maintenance of equipment, metallurgical production, pressing production, assembly-body production, mechanical assembly production, plastic manufacturing, the body of auxiliary workshops, pilot manufacturing, painting area of \u200b\u200bbodyworks. The process of assembling cars is carried out on five lines of the conveyor. Each car released on the automotive plane passes through the car track. Also, at AvtoVAZ, the Scientific and Technical Center operates.
Earlier, the company produced cars of the brand VAZ with the names of "Zhiguli", "Niva", "satellite", "Samara", "Oka". Currently produces cars under the Lada brand ("Lada"), which are unofficially referred to as vases.
Cars are currently produced: Lada Largus (wagon 5 seats, wagon 7 seats, van), Lada Granta. (Sedan), Lada Kalina (Universal, Hatchback, Sport), Lada Priora. (sedan, wagon, hatchback, coupe), Lada Samara. (hatchback, sedan), LADA 4x4, Lada-21074 (not on the facilities of AvtoVAZ).
AvtoVAZ in 2012 lada year - September 17 from the conveyor Izhevsk Automobile PlayIn the management of the United Automotive Group LLC, the last of their party has gone.
Existing production potential automotive complex Allows you to produce over 800 thousand cars per year.
The AvtoVAZ group includes about 270 subsidiaries. The Group's enterprises participate in areas such as telecommunications, energy, construction, and also provides financial and insurance services.
The net profit of the AvtoVAZ Group on IFRS amounted to 6.7 billion rubles, net profit in January-September 2012 decreased compared to the same period of 2011 twice - to 1.2 billion rubles against 2.5 billion rubles.
The revenue of the joint stock company in January-September 2012 showed an increase of 4.1% to 133.7 billion rubles (for the first 9 months of 2011 - 128.4 billion rubles).
Sales of the largest Russian car manufacturer in 2011 increased by 10.6% compared with the previous year - up to 578.387 thousand LADA cars, in January-September 2012.
The history of the most popular car in Russia began in 1966 in the Italian city of Turin from the conclusion of the contract between the USSR Ministry of Autos and Fiat. A year after signing the contract, the construction of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant (VAZ) was started, and after another three years - from the main conveyor VAZ, the first six models "Kopeika" (VAZ-2101), built on the basis of the Italian "FIATA-124", came up.
In the late 70s the lineup Vaz replenished all-wheel drive all-terrain vehicle VAZ-2121 or "Niva" R12, which produced a furor in the global market.
After the USSR collapsed, the industrial giant AvtoVAZ joined the perestroika phase. The crisis was able to overcome by the mid-90s: then the domestic manufacturer began to gradually increase the volume of production.
In 1998, the public was presented with a model 2111, equipped with newest engines with sixteen valves.
The beginning of the new millennium was marked by the release of a new car generation Lada Kalina, as well as the start of production of VAZ-2107 (Lada Priora) - at first in the body of the sedan, and a little later - a hatchback and a wagon.
Since 2004, AvtoVAZ's leadership has decided to transfer all the cars produced to a single brand, to write which became a Latinian, and not by Cyrillic, according to the norms of the Russian language. Thus, the Abbreviation "VAZ" was replaced by a single name "Lada", which was previously applied to the designation of export variants of the trademark. However, the most tags and memorable nicknames of AvtoVAZ products gives the Russian people. Among the most common jargon names, it is worth noting the "penny" or "spear" (for VAZ-2101), the "fourth" (for VAZ-2104), "Stool" (for VAZ-2105), "Chisel" (for VAZ-2108, 2109), "Matryoshka" (for VAZ-2112). The dismissive name of all AvtoVAZ cars is "Tazik" (from the Abbreviation of the Taz - Togliatti Automobile Plant).
Among the developments of recent times - model Lada Granta or VAZ-2190. This car is a budget sedan designed on the basis of Lada Kalina.
Currently, OJSC AvtoVAZ is the largest manufacturer passenger cars in Russia and Eastern Europe. It is known that Lada cars are the most popular and most hijacked in the Russian market, despite the extremely low quality of production. Terrifying specifications Lada has long been the object of ridicule in the environment of motorists. At one of his presentations of the business plan, the most enterprise AvtoVAZ recognized this fact and explained its origin of the "low quality of purchased components".
Workers of the Togliatti plant with labor experience of more than twenty years are awarded the title "Veteran VAZ" with the presentation of the appropriate certificate, the icon with the logo of the enterprise and the medal of the eponymous medal. The author of the first publication in the journal "Over the Rule" about the veteran's titles under construction under construction in Tolyatti, even though he was not an employee of the VAZ. The name of that correspondent: Brodsky Alexander Yakovlevich.
Lada model range
The model range of AvtoVAZ is quite diverse. In it, you will find about ten small class models with different body options (sedan, hatchback, wagon), five small middle class representatives, two all-wheel drive "Niva" in three-door and five-door performance, as well as the Lada Largus van - economical car for business.
Cost Lada
The cost of LADA on the primary market varies from two hundred to five hundred thousand rubles. The most budget option is an old school "Seed", leading its pedigree from the "Fiat". Small price Lada 2107 fully corresponds to content. But it is possible to repair it without unnecessary difficulties and financial costs, which makes the VAZ 2107 a good choice for beginner taxi workers.
In the 60s of the last century, several car brands were produced in the USSR. "Cossacks", "Volga" and "Muscovites" will forever remain in the memory of the citizens of our country as nostalgia about those distant times. But at that time lacked passengers. They were practically unrealistic to find in an open sale. Machines were distributed by lists in large enterprises.
To satisfy the growing demand for four-wheeled vehicles, a decision was made by the leadership of the country on the construction of a new automobile plant. In thought, he had to take the main place in the production industry passenger cars. From now on, the history of AvtoVAZ begins. Its construction took place very quickly (2 times faster than planned). The equipment of technological cycles was created not only at the Factories of the USSR, but also a number of other socialist states, as well as countries of the United States and Europe.
Creating a plant
Volzhsky Automotive Plant decided to build in Togliatti. For this, the country's leadership concluded an agreement with the Italian concern "Fiat" in August 1966, which helped in the construction of autohygigant. They not only had to build a huge production of the full cycle, to start the appropriate equipment, but also to train staff.
The history of AvtoVAZ in Tolyatti, even at the stage of creating a small incident. The fact is that the emblem for new Mark. Cars came up with Soviet artists. The idea of \u200b\u200bthe sketch belonged to one of the metropolitan executives A. Deckenkov. But the Italians should have made these logos. "Fiat" the first thirty emblems created with an error. In the title of the city of Togliatti, the letter "I" turned out to be the letter "R". Marriage was very promptly replaced.
The plant name was chosen not by analogy with other Soviet production, which were called, for example, Ulyanovsky or Gorky. This was done for considerations of political correctness. Otherwise, "inappropriate jokes could not be avoided."
Beginning of work
Even before the construction of the plant began training personnel. Thanks to the relentless labor of the workers, in 1970, the 6 first "kopecks" were produced - famous car "Zhiguli" - VAZ-2101.
The demand for cars was such that sales limited only the possibilities of production. For the first year, they were issued in the amount of 100 thousand pieces.
In 1973, VAZ-2101 began to supply the world market. However, this brand had to rename into Lada. The name "Zhiguli" in French sounded like "Zhigolo" (a man dancing for money).
Over time, the brand "Lada" began to be made for the domestic consumer. "Zhiguli" have stopped producing.
Extension of production turnovers
In 1980, the Olympiad was held in the USSR and was put on the Five Conveyor (VAZ-2105). However, these models, though enjoyed in enviable demand, but still the most popular plant in the entire history of the plant became "six" (VAZ-2106). She was released into mass production in 1976.
The production power of AvtoVAZ was provided by five plants. From 1966 to 1991, the Belebean plant "AVTONORMAL", Skopinsky and Dmitrovgrad Autogenic plants, CHP VAZ and AvtoVakagregat, were included in it.
"Kopeyk" and "Troika"
Remembering everything (in the entire history of the existence of a car giant), it is impossible not to give the tribute to its first kids. These were VAZ-2101 and VAZ-2103. The first in the last two digits of the model number in the people nicknamed "kopeck". The second car began to refer to the Troika.
"Kopeika" was adapted under the conditions of Soviet roads the sedan model from the domestic car increased clearance from 110 to 175 mm. Also developers strengthened brakes and suspension. This car was a symbol soviet era Car 70s. "Kopeika" became the hence of the sedans with rear wheel drive and universal "classic" models.
After a short time after the first "penny" conveyed from the conveyor, the Troika serial production was launched. Her at that time was called the "luxury" model. It was a thoroughly recycled "penny". Particular attention was paid to had four headlights, chrome elements and an improved dashboard.
The following improvements of models
After the first two history of AvtoVAZ, there are some more popular modifications of "penny". After her serious restyling were put on the WAZ-2104, 2105, 2106 and 2107 conveyor. The most popular among them was the "six". It was a prototype Fiat 124 Speciale. For more than 30 years of production of this model, 4.3 million VAZ-2106 was sold.
The other three brands of cars were sold well. Designers were developed fashionable at that time rectangular headlights. The salon was also seriously converted. Also the car engine was also upgraded. "Six" and today is considered a rather popular machine.
Models of the 80s
The history of OJSC AvtoVAZ in the 1980s of the last century talks about the new stage of production. At this time, a completely new generation of Satellite cars was developed. For the corresponding index in the room, like previous models, People dubbed the eight car. It was characterized by a wedge-shaped front. For this, the VAZ-2108 was also called "chisel".
The model possessed a new engine, gearbox. She had front-wheel drive. The form of the vehicle possessed greater aerodynamics, compared with the preceding passengers. The body had a power structure. This model has developed this model with Porsche. Germans helped domestic manufacturer In the creation of everything other than design.
After some time on sale, VAZ-2108 with a five-door body of the type of hatchback and sedan were admitted.
In the late 80s, a small "eye" was developed. Its prototype was Daihatsu Cuore in the 1980 sample. Subsequently, besides AvtoVAZ, OKU also produced OJSC "SEAZ" and "KAMAZ".
Plant after the collapse of the USSR
The decay was seriously experienced many large and small industries, including AvtoVAZ. The history of the plant shows that the giant automotive technology I survived at this time a deep and protracted crisis.
The fact is that in the sad days for AvtoVAZ, the plant collided with such a concept as "competition". Up to this point, the Soviet consumer acquired cars coming from the conveyor very quickly. But now the stream of fashionable, although used cars of foreign production poured into the country.
In the Soviet times of the passenger domestic production Little improved. Therefore, in comparison with imported cars, they did not endure any criticism. The plant faced the need to reduce production. More than 25% of jobs have reduced. Even state support helped. To equalize the demand for foreign and domestic cars, high customs duties were introduced. But it helped little.
Work in crisis
The history of AvtoVAZ talks about really hard day for the company. Insufficient demand for morally outdated car models, the struggle for the right of ownership of the enterprise did not contribute to the exit from the crisis.
Moreover, the crisis of the financial system has further contributed to the deterioration of cases. The state in every way supported the dying production. But the accumulated internal and external problems could not be solved only by these events.
Cases of massive embezzlement of products and components were recorded. It was huge even for such a major amount of the amount. In 2009, the decline in sales was recorded and amounted to 39%, compared with 2008.
To save the largest automotive factory of the country required huge investments. Anti-crisis activities were developed. Deciding its internal and external problems, the company could again stand up.
Exit from crisis
A long deep crisis survived AvtoVAZ. The history of the plant has more than 15 years of decadent, unpromising production in conditions of insufficient demand. However, the yield was still found. In July 2009, an agreement was reached between Rostechnologies and Renault-Nissan. The authorized fund "AvtoVAZ" was decided to increase. Renault-Nissan company was invested in it (this amounted to 25% of all shares) and three times the amount of Rostechnology (at the same time, increasing its share in the authorized capital by 44%). The company "Troika Dialog" lost 17.5% of his share.
In addition, it was decided to give the position of chief designer Steve Mattin, who held a previously similar position in such world companies as "Mercedes" and "Volvo". The period of gradual revival began.
AvtoVAZ, the history of the creation and work of which knew many takeoffs and falls, during the crisis is characterized by a small update of models. So, in the early 90s of the last century one of the few new models was the VAZ-2110. It was a sedan, developed on the basis of the "eight". This car was pretty original body, as well as the interior design.
After it, about 10 years, production did not know significant updates. The crisis, comprehended by a prosperous before the plant, was reflected in all spheres of its activities. Only in 2003, on the basis of the joint venture, GM-AvtoVAZ was introduced into the serial production of Chevrolet Niva. A year later, in Tolyatti, the production of sedans, hatchbacks and versatiles like "Kalina" were established.
2007 marks the release of a new model of autohydigant Lada Priora. To stimulate consumer demand in 2011, its reduced version of the "Grant" came to change "Kalina". In 2012, a modified version was launched in production Renault Logan. universal type Lada Largus.
Museum AvtoVAZ
Concern AvtoVAZ has a rich history. Therefore, it is not surprising that he has his own museum. He is one of the biggest such institutions in our country. The Museum of the AvtoVAZ history is located in Togliatti. It is devoted to a famous not only domestic, but also a foreign brand "Lada".
In this museum, only exhibits are especially significant for the history of the plant. Here there are the first produced after the collapse of the USSR model "Grant", "Largus", "Kalina". Also in the museum you can meet cars, which no longer in production, but on the streets of our country, it is unlikely to see.
The whole story of the first day of the plant is kept in the walls of the famous Museum. The first "cherry" penny, implemented through the company's branded network, is now exhibited here. It was operated by its owner of about 19 years. He handed her museum in 2000, for which he received as a gift new car, I just started to go on sale.
Several interesting facts
A brief history of AvtoVAZ would be incomplete without some interesting facts. For example, Niva (or VAZ-2121) was the only domestic car that ever was sold in Japan.
The city in which the car factor was built was previously called Stavropol. But in 1964, he was renamed in honor of the Communist Party of Italy P. Tolyatti. He died during a visit to the Artek children's camp during the negotiations on future joint production.
The chief designer "Niva" P. M. Proudov says that this name was assigned to a car according to the first letters of his daughters (Nina and Irina), as well as the sons of the first chief designer of production (Vadim and Andrei).
Concern today
Having survived a deep crisis, the concern gradually becomes legs. The history of AvtoVAZ deserves respect. After all, despite everything, cars coming from his conveyors were a symbol of that era. Perhaps now they are somewhat behind their foreign fellows. But for proper approach Improve automobile industry will be possible.
The future of the largest car manufacturer in our country is there. With a competent approach, it can bring a large profit to the country. After all, even such a long-standing model, as the "six" and "seven", are still in demand for both citizens of our country and in all post-socialist countries. Therefore, applying new technologies, leading the development of new models with improved qualities of both mechanisms and design, can withdraw auto giant to a new level.
Lada - Mark, owned by AvtoVAZ OJSC, the largest Russian manufacturer of passenger cars. Now the company is in possession alliance Renault-Nissan And produces cars under Lada, Renault, Nissan and Datsun brands. The main production and headquarters are located in Togliatti.
The Togliatti manufacturer originated in 1966, when the leadership of the USSR decided to build a large automotive factory, which was supposed to produce affordable personal use machines. Then in the Soviet Union there were only dear cars In a very limited number that did not satisfy the demand from the population.
Before construction, an agreement was concluded with the Italian car concern Fiat, who developed technical project, supplied equipment and technical documentation, and also trained specialists. Many AvtoVAZ models were built on the basis of Fiat cars.
The construction of the plant started at the beginning of 1967 and was announced by the shock Komsomol construction. It was conducted by an accelerated pace, the supply of equipment was engaged in 844 engineering plants of the Soviet Union and more than 900 factories from other countries.
In 1970, the plant released the first cars - "Zhiguli" VAZ-2101, who repeated the design of FIAT-124. However, the Soviet car was collected from domestic components and, according to its designers, had more than 800 differences with an Italian analogue. She received drum brakes instead of disk, enlarged ground clearance, reinforced body and suspension. All this was done by VAZ-2101 more suitable for exploitation in the conditions of roads and temperatures of the Soviet republics.
The car was equipped with carburetor gasoline engine with a more advanced design of the upper camshaft. It was represented in two versions: 64- and 69-strong. The amount of the first was 1198 cm cube., And the second is 1294 cm cube. Maximum speed Accordingly, there were 142 and 148 km / h, and the time of overclocking from start up to 100 km / h - 20 and 18 seconds.
The model required enhancements that were conducted by engineers as complaints were received. Therefore, she could no longer claim the role of a cheap "folk car". However, it did not prevent it from becoming popular in the USSR, where he felt a sharp lack of vehicles.
VAZ-2101, nicknamed "kopeck", became the ancestor of the "Classic" family and was produced in 1988. During this time, 4.85 million VAZ-2101 units were released with the body of a sedan of all modifications. For the release of this car, the Volga Automotive Plant received the International Golden Mercury Prize.
VAZ-2101 (1970-1988)
In March 1971, the first phase of the Volga Automobile Plant was commissioned, designed to issue 220,000 units annually. Already on July 16 of the same year, a 100 thousand car came down from the conveyor.
In 1972, the second AvtoVAZ model comes out - VAZ-2102. In fact, it was a copy of the "penny", converted to the rear-wheel drive station. She was called " best friend Dacares "due to practicality and capacity.
VAZ-2102 (1972-1985)
In the same year, the production of a more powerful modification of "Zhiguli" - VAZ-2103 modifications, which was named LADA 1500 for exported. It has already been equipped with a 1.5-liter engine with a capacity of 77 hp. The maximum speed increased to 152 km / h. New model I gained a "hundred" in 16 seconds, which put it on one stage with Western competitors of the same class. In fact, the car was copied with Italian Fiat 124 Special 1968 with recycling under the use on the roads of the USSR.
The car also received a more comfortable, spacious and beautiful salon, plastic trunk and improved noise insulation. It was produced for 12 years, for which the plant produced 1,304,899 units of the model.
VAZ-2103 (1972-1984)
In 1976, the most popular model of the Togliatti auto plant - VAZ-2106, whose prototype spoke by Italian Fiat 124 Speciale 1972. The car came to the change of VAZ-2103, and none of his creators expects such a mad success among the public.
The VAZ-2106 was completed with a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 75 hp, which allowed him to accelerate to 152 km / h.
In the appearance of "six" received a new front facing, the rear panel of the trunk, other bumpers, side indicators of turns, wheel caps, ventilation grids.
The cabin has changed the upholstery and armrests of the doors, on the front seats - height adjustable head restraints.
In addition, the car was completed with a waterstel windshield, alarm, indicator low level brake fluid and the reference to the instrument panel lighting. More "advanced" versions received a radio, red fog Lantern and heating rear window.
VAZ-2106 (1975-2005)
In 1977, one of the most successful cars AvtoVAZ - "Niva", VAZ-2121. This all-wheel drive SUV with a 1.6-liter engine and frame chassis has been successfully exported: more than 50% of the auto released occurred abroad.
It was completed with a mechanical four-step gearbox, blocked inter-axis differential and a two-stage dispensing box.
In the world market, Niva became a real sensation, causing a desire to create something like that of the automotive leaders. Success was provided with innovative technical solutions (independent front suspension, all-metal body carrying) and low price.
In 1978, "Niva" recognized the best car in the international exhibition in Brno. In the 1980th, the model received gold medal Poznan International Fair.
Volzhsky Automobile Plant decides on the release of VAZ-2121 specials, the first of which goes to export: a modification with a 1.3-liter engine and a reference version.
It is worth noting that in the homeland "Niva" was not so intense as abroad. She was pretty expensive both when buying and operating. Wherein public consumers Not always needed so overall car.
VAZ-2121 (1977)
In 1979, VAZ-2105 comes out, which was produced by the auto planer longer - until 2010. Its development took place in the framework of the modernization and preparation of the second generation of rear-wheel drive cars of the brand.
He became the successor to "penny", as well as the basis for the creation of a "luxury" sedan VAZ-2107 in 1981 and the VAZ-2104 universal in 1984.
VAZ-2105 (1979-2010)
In 1982, the latest model appears from representatives of "Classics", VAZ-2107. It is essentially a "luxury" modification of the VAZ-2105, which was different powerful engine, other bumpers and headlights, radiator grille, new hood form, more comfortable front seats, updated dashboard and the presence of cold air deflectors.
In the early 80s it became obvious that the future behind the front-wheel drive cars. In addition, the Avtozavod sensed the need for a design change. As a result, in 1984, the production of three-door hatchback "Samara", VAZ-2108 begins.
The machine and its five-door modification "satellite", VAZ-2109, differed by excellent dynamics and handling, unpretentious to quality road coat and high maximum speed.
The VAZ-2108 was completed with a four-cylinder four-stroke carburetor or an injection engine with a volume of 1.1, 1.3 or 1.5 liters. This motor is specially designed for use in the front-wheel drive car.
VAZ-2108 (1984-2003)
VAZ-2109 was the "family" variation of the "eight", which was presented as a more solid car.
The front-wheel drive novelty, of course, became an event on the domestic automotive marketHowever, she had a number of shortcomings. In particular, it was also not cheap and easy to repair, like the "classic", received less convenient pedals and quickly failing the oil worker and engine crankcase.
In 1990, Togliatti automotive enterprises released a four-door version of the family with the body of Sedan - VAZ-21099. She became last model, published before the collapse of the USSR.
The first car released in the post-Soviet period was the "dozen" - VAZ-2110. It was developed by the 1989th, but the crisis years were not allowed to begin production in 1992, as previously planned.
VAZ-2110 began to be made only in 1995. It was equipped with one of two Motor Options: 8-valve 1.5-liter power 79 hp or 16-valve 1.6-liter, developing 92 hp The car was referred to high class In the family "Samara", which could compete with Opel Astra., Audi 80 and Daewoo Nexia.
Over time, a variety of modifications of the model came out, among which were cars with a body wagon, hatchback and coupe. Up to the appearance of Lada Priora "Dozen" was considered the most expensive and prestigious domestic car.
VAZ-2110 (1995-2007)
The successor of the VAZ-21099, the four-door sedan VAZ-2115, appears in 2007. The novelty received a spoiler with an additional stop signal on the trunk, bumpers, painted in body color, lying thresholds, new rear lights, Door moldings and a more comfortable interior.
At first, the model was equipped with 1.5- and 1.6-liter carburetor engines, since 2000 - force aggregate With distributed fuel injection.
In 1998, the first Russian minivans - VAZ-2120 appeared. The model was based on an extended platform borrowed from "Niva", and equipped with a four-wheel drive chassis, which helped to overcome the most difficult road conditions.
The car was produced by small series until 2008, when production was stopped due to low demand and unsatisfactory quality.
VAZ-2120 (1998-2008)
In 1993, the development of a new car under the name "Lada Kalina" began. The design continued for quite a long time, in 1999 debuted the first prototype in the Hatchback body, a year later, a sedan, and in 2001, a universal.
The first generation of the model was produced from November 18, 2004. Since July 2007, Lada Kalina has received a new 16-valve engine of 1.4 liters, and from September - the ABS system.
The model is constantly upgraded. So, in 2010 a version with a black "basalt" interior and a regular audio system appeared.
On May 1, 2011, AvtoVAZ announced the termination of the release of the Lada Kalina sedan, the budget Lada Granta was replaced.
Lada Kalina (2004)
In 2008, Renault-Nissan Corporation bought 25% of AVTOVAZ OJSC. Next year, the company met with a comment of financial problems that caused the reduction of production almost half.
Autopropement was required to support the state, and it allocated $ 25 billion as an interest-free loan, and also introduced the entire model range of AvtoVAZ to the state program for subsidizing tax loans.
In September, there were massive dismissal at the enterprise, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation stated that the Avtozavod was in the prebabrock state, and therefore the support of the state is inexpedient. It was proposed to cut about 50,000 employees.
In November, Renault put forward a proposal to organize a car manufacturer on the Volga Auto Plant lada brands, Renault and Nissan based on the platform B0. The help of the French contributed to the fact that the company received additional funding from the government. It helped to overcome the financial crisis and even profit in 2010.
December 12, 2012 announced the creation of a joint venture of the Renault-Nissan Alliance and the State Corporation Rostechnology. By the end of 2013, the new joint venture was owned by 76.25% of AVTOVAZ.
On June 18, 2014, Renault-Nissan increased its share in AvtoVAZ share capital to 67.13%.
In the current portfolio LADA model Priora with the body of the sedan appeared in 2007. The next year, a car was released in the body of the hatchback, and in 2009 - the universal. The car is equipped with a 8-valve engine capacity of 81 hp or a 16-valve power of 98 hp
He is the successor to VAZ-2110, representing its restyled version. In appearance, the front and rear wings were changed, the lid and the hood of the trunk, bumpers, lighting with fog lights, alloy wheels, Radiator cladding.
The interior was developed in conjunction with the Italian Studio Carcerano. A new front panel appeared, a silver lining of the console, a new armrest with two niches, better upholstery of the cabin, driver airbag, improved noise insulation.
Lada Priora (2007)
May 16, 2011, the mass production of Lada Granta started. This car was developed based on the Kalina model. In March 2013, there was a modification with a body of a liftback, which, among other things, was distinguished by the shape of the rear side doors, the front bumper and the arrangement of the rear license plate.
The model is equipped gasoline engine With a distribution injection of 1.6 liters and three power options - 87, 98 and 106 hp
As soon as the car appeared on sale, he caused an agenious demand from buyers. Queues of the novelty stretched until March 2012.
Lada Granta has become the first car of the Togliatti Automobile Plant, where the automatic transmission was serially installed - the four-band transmission of the Japanese company Jatco.
Lada Granta (2011)
In 2012, Lada Largus appeared, developed in conjunction with Renault on the Logan platform. The car is made in versions of the wagon, a wagon of high capacity and cargo van. In this case, the passenger version can be five- or seventeal.
Lada Largus (2012)
Now model row Lada Includes five cars of cars: Universal Largus, Sedan and Liftbek Granta, Sedan, Hatchback and Universal Priora, Hatchback and Wagon Kalina, as well as three- and five-door model 4x4. Separately, it is worth noting the replenished model line of the brand at the junction of 2014-2015 cross-version of popular universal Largus. and Kalina, as well as adapted for the city of 4x4 urban. All manufactured machines comply with international environmental standards Euro-4, and those that are exported to Europe - Euro-5.
Lada Kalina Cross., Largus Cross., 4x4 urban.
In 2014, the automaker ranked 17% russian market passenger cars. The production, except for the Togliatti Automobile Plant, is organized in Russian cities Syzran, Izhevsk, Serpukhov and Naberezhnye Chelny, in Ukrainian - Lutsk, Kherson, Zaporizhia, Kremenchug, as well as in Ecuador, Egypt, Uruguay.
