thumb|left|Lada 2115 rear After 1997, the Samara was mostly sold in its homeland only, although it was still sold in some foreign markets with less strict emissions regulations. The Samara 2, a lightly facelifted version with a , single-point fuel-injected version of the 1,499 cc engine and a better gearbox, went on sale in limited numbers as the 2115 (four-door sedan) in 1997. The 2115 was built at the VAZ special vehicles unit. Brakes and interior were also upgraded, incorporating parts from the VAZ 2110. Full production on the main line in Togliatti began in 2000, in 2002 a five-door (2114) was added and the 2113 three-door followed in September 2004. The three-door was not originally planned to be built, but was added as a response to strong dealer demand.
thumb|left|Lada 2115 rear After 1997 the Samara was mostly sold in its homeland only although it was still sold in some foreign markets with less strict emissions regulations The Samara 2 a lightly facelifted version with a  single-point fuel-injected version of the 1499 cc engine and a better gearbox went on sale in limited numbers as the 2115 (four-door sedan) in 1997 The 2115 was built at the VAZ special vehicles unit Brakes and interior were also upgraded incorporating parts from the VAZ 2110 Full production on the main line in Togliatti began in 2000 in 2002 a five-door (2114) was added and the 2113 three-door followed in September 2004 The three-door was not originally planned to be built but was added as a response to strong dealer demand