A world away from the current model previously known as the Niva, the Vision measures 4.2m in overall length and reportedly rides on the same B0-platfrom as the Dacia/Renault Duster, partly due to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance owning a stake in Lada’s parent company, AvtoVAZ.
Penned by Lada’s Chief Designer Steve Mattin, the Vision does however draw some visual cues from the current model, in the form of the bonnet line, lights which are now full LEDs, fenders and the actual design of the rear end. The rest is all-new though, with an x-motif side profile, 21-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, a panoramic roof, X design front bumper and a honeycomb black grille.
The modern elements continue inside where the Soviet era style interior has made way for a fresh design highlighted by a touchscreen infotainment system, an all-digital instrument cluster and a combination of black, grey and orange interior colours.
No technical details were announced, but given that the Vision is set to be based on the Duster, it will likely feature, for the first time, a choice of petrol and diesel engines as well as an automatic gearbox, with the low range ‘box expected to be retained. At present, no confirmation has been made of when the Vision would enter production, although reports have indicated 2021 or 2022 as a possibility.
