https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61796067
Quote:
"It's the most affordable new vehicle in Russia. They're calling it… the anti-sanctions car!"
That was Russian state TV putting a positive spin on the new, not-so-improved, Lada rolling off the production line in the city of Togliatti.
"Most affordable" is perhaps its only selling point. Due to Western sanctions, the Russian carmaker cannot import all the components it used to. So the "anti-sanctions" Lada Granta has no airbag, no anti-lock braking system, no Electronic Stability Control and no seat-belt pretensioners.
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I mean I'm sure there are lots of Mercs and BMWs still floating around, but the no seat-belt pretensioners made me laugh a bit.
Sanctions even this deep take time, but no country has really been able to survive them and maintain a high quality of life.