AvtoVAZ is preparing to issue a model with automatic transmission

In the summer of 2012 will be on sale Lada Granta, equipped "machine"And later versions come out Lada Kalina with Automatic.

Automatic transmission in July 2012 will receive only version of "luxury" Lada Granta, in August – and embodiment "norm", the press center AUTOVAZ. Lada Kalina with automatic gearbox will be available starting in October next year. Estimated surcharge on domestic market "machine" will $ 1200 (Prices in September 2011).

As previously reported, luxury Lada Granta with automatic transmission will cost about $ 11,600. This information was reported by representatives of the plant during the Moscow exhibition "Interavto", held in August. The plant reported that a car Lada will install "Automatic" Japanese brand Jatco.

According to experts of the analytical agency "Avtostat" in the first half of 2011 the share of cars with automatic transmission had 36.9% of total sales of new passenger cars in Russia. This is 4.6% more than in January-June 2010 (32.3%). Writes VOLGA News, market share of cars with automatic analysts explain that the Russians are more inclined to the choice of machines with "automatic", as well as changes in market structure in favor of cars. AvtoVAZ attempt to penetrate this market segment while experts assessed carefully, noting only the objective necessity of such a move in terms of marketing.