“This takes time.” AvtoVAZ will return airbags to new Lada cars

The head of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation Vitaly Savelyev, speaking at the “Territory of Meanings” in Solnechnogorsk, said that over time, AvtoVAZ will solve the problem of the lack of airbags in their cars, which they have lost due to a lack of components.

I think what you are talking about (lack of airbags – approx.), This is a temporary measure. This is more of a question for the Ministry of Industry and Trade, but I understand my colleagues. This takes time. I think they will find an opportunity either to manufacture pillows, or from friendly countries where [к России] normally relate, we will receive shipments.

Vitaly Saveliev

The first AvtoVAZ model without airbags (apart from the classic Niva, which did not have them before), was the simplified Lada Granta, whose production began a month ago. In addition to pillows, she also lost ABS, ESP, ESC, immobilizer, ERA-GLONASS unit and seat belt pretensioners.

Came out this week Lada Granta Drive Active, which is also devoid of airbags, but has a Comfort package, supplemented by air conditioning, an ERA-GLONASS unit and an audio system. Prices for such a “Grant” vary from 804,900 to 847,900 rubles, excluding possible credit discounts (under the LADA Finance loan program) and “Trade-in”.