Release will start in a couple of months.
Russian automotive giant AvtoVAZ is holding a dealer conference in Sochi today. At the event, journalist Maxim Kadakov managed to take the first pictures of the new Lada crossover.
According to Kadakov, the crossover is called Lada X-Cross 5 and will be produced in St. Petersburg at a plant previously owned by Nissan.
The first photos of the crossover Lada X-Cross 5, which will be produced in St. Petersburg
The Lada X-Cross 5 is based on the FAW Bestune T77, the car retained the main design features, including the recognizable radiator grille. The crossover received front-wheel drive, a 1.5 turbo engine (probably with reduced power from the “native” 160 hp), a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic.
Kadakov also noted that the release will begin in a couple of months. The price has not yet been announced. FAW Bestune T77 without a Lada nameplate costs from 2,070,000 rubles.
