The head of Rostec, Chemezov, appreciated the Lada Azimut crossover

The head of Rostec State Corporation, Sergey Chemezov, tested the new Lada Azimut crossover and positively assessed its handling and comfort. Chemezov shared his impressions of the model in a video for the magazine Behind the Wheel, in which he rode in a car with Maxim Kadakov, the editor-in-chief of the publication.

"It seems to me that today it is one of the most modern AVTOVAZ cars. I have no doubt that it will be in demand. Outwardly, he looks very cute, fashionable, I like it," Chemezov said.

The head of Rostec praised the convenience of driving and visibility, as well as the comfortable operation of the suspension. Among the features of the model, he noted a digital dashboard and an all-round camera system. According to him, the information on the display is easy to read while driving and does not distract the driver. Another feature of the crossover, which Chemezov drew attention to, was the heating of the side windows.

The price of Lada Azimut has not yet been disclosed. According to Kadakov, the starting price of the crossover may be about 2 million rubles.

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Serial production of Lada Azimut started at AvtoVAZ

On September 25, a solemn start of Lada Azimut production took place in Tolyatti. The launch of sales of the model is scheduled before the end of this year. According to the company, the new crossover from Lada "will be the best offer in terms of price / quality in its segment." The project was developed for about four years, and during this time, engineers sought to expand the list of available functions and solutions both in the interior and exterior of the model. In the future, it may receive a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.