GAZ Volga
The Volga (Russian: Волга) is an executive car that originated in the Soviet Union to replace the GAZ Pobeda in 1956. Their role in serving the Soviet nomenklatura made them a contemporary cultural icon. Several generations of the car have been produced.
| GAZ-31105 'Volga' | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Production | 1956–2010 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E-segment) |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GAZ-M20 Pobeda |
Despite the continuous modernisations, GAZ found it increasingly difficult to keep the ageing design competitive in a market economy. GAZ CEO Bo Andersson decided to discontinue the Volga range in 2010.
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