Europe’s Cheapest Car to Debut late 2011

Lada Granta is a product of AvtoVAZ - Russia’s largest automaker, expected, the pricing could start as low as US$ 6,200. When starting to appear on the market, Lada Granta promises to become Europe's cheapest car. Initially, Lada Granta will hit the market as a sedan, then, a hatchback version and possibly even a wagon version.

Developed based on Lada’s Kalina platform, the Granta has been brought up to 21st century standards. According to AvtoVAZ president - Igor Komarov, "Lada Granta will be more safe, modern and comfortable than Kalina.” Three engine versions of Lada Granta include 80 hp, 90 hp and 98 hp.

As planned, the Granta will be assembled at the AvtoVAZ plant in Tolyatti, Russia. while production of the older Lada models will be shifted to Izhevsk. The car has been developed domestic consumption, however, AvtoVAZ aren’t ruling out the possibility of exports to Western Europe.

Renault, an AvtoVAZ's partner, also expressed interest in Lada Granta. The French maker is considering plans to produce of its own version of the car, which would sit below the Logan range.