Russia's mass-market marque
Lada
Lada is Russia's largest carmaker, famed for the rugged Niva off-roader and simple, repairable family cars.
- Country
- Russia
- Group
- AvtoVAZ
- Founded
- 1966
- Headquarters
- Togliatti
Known for
- Niva off-roader
- Simple mechanicals
- Low cost
- Huge Russian market share
Ownership & structure
Owned by the Russian state holding NAMI.
Lada model line-up4 lines
Name & badge guide
“Lada” is the manufacturer; each heading below is a model family or a grouped set of closely related models. Engine, battery, trim and regional badges can vary without indicating a new generation.
Niva Legend
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Compact permanent four-wheel-drive off-roader in production since 1977.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Niva Travel
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Longer, more modern Niva variant.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Granta
Seg BSedan · Supermini / Subcompact
Budget sedan and hatchback.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Vesta
Seg CSedan · Compact / Small Family
Compact family sedan and estate.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
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