The first cars will start rolling off the assembly line in the coming days, and this year it is planned to produce about 3,000 such cars.

Lada Aura is distinguished by an increased passenger space, a leather interior of domestic production, a 122 hp engine and an automatic transmission. This car was developed on the basis of Lada Vesta and was first introduced last summer.

President Vladimir Putin thanked the staff for the work done during the launch ceremony:

“Indeed, I took a ride on the typewriter not so long ago, in the summer, and, without any exaggeration, I say absolutely sincerely, I liked it. It is well controlled, the view is good, the engine is powerful enough. Everything is modern, everything is real. I turned on the reverse gear, there is a screen with a rear view, everything is very convenient. So I congratulate you on this result and wish you new successes,” the Head of state addressed.

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