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A people\u2019s car for Eastern Bloc countries […]","datePublished":"2016-09-05","dateModified":"2016-09-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-48.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-48.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/lada-xcode-suv-concept\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","OFF ROADING"],"wordCount":378,"keywords":["concept cars","Lada XCODE","Moscow Motor Show","nissan","SUV","Trebant"],"articleBody":"When you think of Eastern European cars, you might be forgiven for instantly thinking of the infamous Trebant, or more perhaps the Russian made Lada. However, you\u2019re not that likely to associate either with prestige or desirability.Lada are setting out to change that idea once and for all. The company has its roots firmly placed in the Soviet era and achieved huge popularity in the countries of Eastern Europe at the time. A people\u2019s car for Eastern Bloc countries if you will, rather like the Volkswagen but like with VW, things naturally progress and evolve.While Lada has not traditionally been an aspirational vehicle to own, the company are undergoing a small reinvention of their brand – arguably in a similar way to Nissan\u2019s revival plan from a few years ago. No coincidence then that Lada is owned these days by the Renault-Nissan Alliance. One of the benefits of such a connection is being able to use the same platform – the Nissan B0 – as that used by vehicles like the Juke, which (quite literally) gives the company something to build upon.Take the Lada XCODE concept, a striking looking leap into the SUV market, although Apple might have some issues with the name, should it progress any further\u2026Lada chose this year\u2019s increasingly prestigious Moscow Motor Show to reveal the XCODE to the public, with the idea behind the SUV concept being to hint at what Lada could be producing in the near future.It\u2019s not the first hint that Lada has provided of course. The Lada XRAY concept was revealed in 2014 (also at the Moscow Motor Show) and went into production at the beginning of this year. So when Lada say there are no current plans to put the XCODE into production \u2018as yet\u2019 we should not dismiss the chances completely. There is also a distinct possibility that the XCODE will eventually morph into a high-end version of the XRAY.Lada hasn\u2019t revealed too much detail so far about the XCODE but we do know that the Russian SUV concept will offer 4-wheel drive and the possibility of a turbo-charged engine setup. The interior features an all-digital instrument dash panel, which includes a Lada Connect compatible 10-inch touchscreen info\/entertainment system."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Lada XCODE SUV Concept","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/lada-xcode-suv-concept\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]