A few exciting new models, excellent sales numbers, carpet bombing of competitors' nerve cells - it's no exaggeration to say that AvtoVAZ is doing better now than at any time since the collapse of the USSR. But this success also has a downside: right now, people from Tolyatti are under tremendous pressure and close attention from almost every mature Russian. Even those who were not going to buy Lada at all. And this leaves the VAZ team practically no chance for a mistake. Only forward!
Remember how AvtoVAZ launched the first-born of a new wave - the Lada Vesta sedan. Slowly and carefully. No extra informational noise, no brochures with the appearance of the model “accidentally” published in the media. Vazovtsy themselves gave information to the extent that they considered necessary. And now Vesta is already in the top three best-selling cars in Russia! Without pretentious presentations with stunt tricks, "brand ambassadors" from among celebrities and other blue lights - solely due to their own talents.
And here is another new model. Even one and a half. This is Lada Vesta SW and its all-terrain version SW Cross. Didn't find the word "universal" in the previous sentence? Because AvtoVAZ actively avoids this term.
The reason is that when the question was discussed, what should be the second version of Vesta after the sedan, many options were considered. There was a hatchback, and a liftback, a coupe - and, of course, a station wagon. Which could turn out to be noticeably larger than the car, the keys to which were given to us. But it was this body, according to its creators, that embodied all the options that were initially studied.
The serial Vesta SW is something between a classic station wagon with a long rear overhang and a hatchback with a short stern. And this is good, because, frankly, there are few successful examples of turning sedans into hatchbacks. Remember at least the five-door Hyundai Solaris of the previous generation and the hatchback Chevrolet Cruze - a design disaster, not otherwise.
AvtoVAZ was helped to avoid such a failure by the right approach to choosing a body, and by the skillful hands with a bright head of chief designer Steve Mattin. And also - initially successful both in proportions and in filling the donor.
Lada Vesta SW is not even a completely redesigned sedan, but rather a copy of it with a redesigned roof in the rear and other springs in the rear suspension. The wheelbase here is the same as that of the four-door, the width and even the length are also unchanged. The clearance remained unchanged: from the bottom of the car to the surface of the planet, there is still 178 millimeters. Only the height has become different: the top point of the body is now 15 millimeters higher.
But to hell with her, with her height grown. After all, you are interested in the trunk, right? And the cargo compartment of Lada Vesta SW and SW Cross is their huge advantage over competitors. And not only because in the Russian market station wagons of this class died out like dinosaurs.
There is a set of nets for fixing loads. On the left is a decent-sized niche for any small things, and next to it is a container for a five-liter canister with a washer, which can be tightly tied to the wall with special straps. Directly opposite is a lockable pocket in which you can hide objects of very decent dimensions from foreign objects.
But that's not all. Vesta SW and SW Cross have a double luggage compartment floor. It is two-section, and on the second tier there are two very strong, but light organizers, divided into segments! All this, if necessary, is taken out and hidden in the garage - and the trunk becomes even larger. True, only in this state, without a raised floor and organizers, the same declared 480 liters of usable volume are obtained. Less with them.
But if you're thinking about getting upset over the previous offer, don't rush. Because the new modification of Vesta has one more cellar! There is a full-size spare tire and ... a third organizer. Looking at all this, it seems that one of the VAZ workers came to work in a Skoda, began to boast of Simply Clever chips, and the people responsible for the development of Vesta rolled up their sleeves and decided to make it even cooler. There would also be handles with which the backs of the rear seats can be folded straight out of the trunk, as in the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V ... Sorry, I was daydreaming.
By the release of station wagons on the market, the VAZ workers also treated those children's sores, the bouquet of which was once awarded to the sedan. For example, there was a fixed central armrest between the front seats, and not a limp piece of fabric and foam rubber. The gas tank hatch is now locked with a central lock, and on the trunk lid there is ... a trunk opening button! The sedan will also have all this - later.
But the sores were not all taken out. Interior trim materials are still infinitely far from ideal: the most extreme plastic on test cars is no, no, and it creaks, despite the ridiculous - less than a thousand kilometers - mileage. The multimedia system also leaves much to be desired. Graphics from 1996, frightening menu logic, icon and arrow sizes, as well as their unsuccessful rendering. And CityGuide navigation now and then offers strange clues and non-obvious routes.
The engine range, like plastic with multimedia, migrated from the sedan to the station wagon without changes: two petrol "fours" with a working volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, producing 106 and 122 horsepower, respectively. The news is different: the top-end engine is now combined on several versions at once with a mechanical five-speed gearbox - the same as on Lada Largus and Renault Sandero. On the sedan, before the advent of the latest Exclusive modification, all cars with 1.8 were equipped exclusively with monstrous "robots" of AvtoVAZ's own design.
I sincerely and honestly believed that only nuclear weapons and falling apart dumplings could be worse than this transmission. But at AvtoVAZ they say that they receive little negativity about the operation of the box from those 20 percent of Vesta buyers who have opted for masochism and this “robot”.
Nevertheless, I wanted to try out a pair consisting of a 1.8 engine and a French "mechanics" most of all. Especially on Vesta SW. Because in all other driving characteristics it is identical to the sedan: it also pleases with stability and clarity of reactions in corners, just as accurately and quickly follows a pleasantly loaded steering wheel, and the suspension just as confidently copes with almost all the misunderstandings that in this country for some reason often referred to as roads.
But the potential of the motor, which seemed to be hiding behind the shortcomings of the "robot", was not as impressive as we would like. The engine itself is highly unified with the 1.6 unit - except that it is equipped with an intake phase shifter and has a larger volume. There is the same block of cylinders, and the working volume has grown solely due to an increase in the piston stroke. But! It began to be developed when some potential owners of Vesta were still enthusiastically examining books in which there were more pictures than letters. Therefore, it is still not worth demanding feats from this unit.
According to the passport, traction far from the record 170 Nm comes only to 3700 rpm, and up to 2000 the engine frankly sleeps at all. Therefore, if at least some steep climb grows in front of you, you must approach the choice of gear and pedaling with all responsibility.
A little dipped in traction - and that's it. At least jump on the gas pedal, put a brick on it, ask for help to put the squeeze on the person in the passenger seat: Vesta will not accelerate anyway. Therefore, we poke a longish and not entirely clear gear lever one or even a couple of steps lower, and only after that we go further.
However, "Vesta" with 1.8 and mechanics still rides a hundred times better than the version with a robot. If only because it does not present surprises, like sudden shifts with even more sudden releases of the clutch. 10-20 kilometers - and you already more or less understand where the tachometer needle should be before the next maneuver. And having mastered it, you begin to figure out how to reduce the consumption of 92-octane gasoline, which on Sochi roads was in the range from 11 to 13 liters per hundred.
But you are probably more interested in something else - how does the most beautiful version of Cross ride?
Already in the database there are large by the standards of the class 17-inch wheels, 203 mm ground clearance and other springs and shock absorbers. It was possible to wait for anything, but the people from AvtoVAZ took the medical “do no harm” as a basis and did everything so that the driving character of Vesta did not deteriorate. And they succeeded!
Moreover, Lada Vesta SW Cross feels even more lively and interesting than the base sedan! Feedback on the steering wheel is more transparent, the chassis is still tenacious and collected, and the suspension, despite the additional load in the form of 17-inch wheels, still perfectly digests bumps and roadway defects of almost any scale.
Under these most beautiful two-color discs, there were joints of concrete slabs, and giant asphalt patches, and gravel, and large stones with sharp edges, and sewer manholes. And nothing! On trifles, peace and comfort reign in the car, and on defects more abruptly, the body even shudders, but without hard blows, unnecessary noise and frightening consequences.
Of course, the Vesta SW Cross is not without flaws. The 1.8 engine is still just as sluggish here, and the hard plastic on the door armrests will still rub against the elbows resting on them. But "Cross" skillfully knows how to hide all this behind an excellent design, high ground clearance, which some crossovers will envy, and an excellent chassis. And in Russia for this, as a rule, they ask for a million and a tail.
But rules are there to be broken, right? Therefore, prices for an ordinary station wagon start at a sane 639,900 rubles for a car with a 106-horsepower 1.6 and mechanics. For 25,000 rubles from above, the car will be equipped with a robot. Modification with a 1.8 engine - at least 697,900 rubles, and with 1.8 and two pedals - from 722,900 rubles.
The cross version is naturally more expensive. For the minimum configuration, they will take 755,900 rubles. It will be a car with 1.6 and mechanics, but with front and side airbags, an alarm system, an on-board computer, remote control of the central lock, power windows in a circle, climate control, heated front seats, light and rain sensors, electric drive and heated mirrors, cruise -control and 17-inch wheels.
The most expensive Lada Vesta SW Cross costs 847,900 rubles. That is, at AvtoVAZ they made a B-segment car, which did not even get into the top for 900,000 rubles. This is an achievement these days.
The interior architecture of the Vesta SW and SW Cross is the same as that of the sedan. But there are new decorative inserts (on the Cross version), which look much better and more organic than the sedan
There are also orange accents on the dashboard. It has become brighter, but I still want the shield to become simpler. Too many extra elements
Behind and the sedan was already spacious and this quality of the Lada Vesta has not gone away. But tall passengers in the back will be more comfortable
Second-row passengers benefit from heated seat cushions and a USB port for charging gadgets.
The trunk does not strike with a record volume, but pleases with the layout. True, a flat platform with folded backs will not work
The set of nets in Lada Vesta SW is very convenient
Vesta is still a very young model and the first AvtoVAZ car created within the brand's new philosophy. The potential for renewal and improvement is enormous. And something will be introduced next year: we were promised that new multimedia systems will soon appear on Ladakh. Most likely, with the already built-in Yandex services.
Lada Vesta SW and SW Cross, of course, are not a standard, and the same new Solaris has something to say. On the other hand, Vesta looks and drives like a good modern car. It is well-packed, offers serious ground clearance, a cool trunk, and it’s not scary to drive four of us for long distances: it’s quite quiet in the cabin, and on the second row, the SW has not only a lot of legroom for the rear passengers, but also for the heads – the height of the ceiling in the rear of the body has grown by 25 millimeters.
But the main thing is that thanks to Vesta SW and SW Cross, we now know for sure that there, in Togliatti, there are people who know how to make good cars. Cars that are not ashamed. Cars that, if you want to scold, are no longer out of desperation, but because there is confidence - AvtoVAZ knows exactly how to make them better. Pleasant and such an unusual feeling, isn't it?
Overview of the novelty of the AVTOVAZ automobile plant in 2018 Lada Vesta SW Cross. In the article you will find all the most important characteristics and features of vehicles of this brand.
Lada Vesta Cross - equipment and prices
The vehicle is offered in four trim levels - seven varieties of Luxe trim levels, and the top version - Exclusive. The table shows the prices for cars, depending on their variation:
| Suite, basic version option - GFK33-52-X00 | 795 thousand 900 rubles |
| Deluxe Basic - GFK11-52-X00 | 820 thousand 900 rubles |
| Deluxe Multimedia Version - GFK11-52-XK2 | 823 thousand 900 rubles |
| Lada Vesta cross sport Lux — GFK32-52-X00 | 845 thousand 900 rubles |
| Lux Multimedia - GFK33-52-XK2 | 848 thousand 900 rubles |
| Suite - Prestige - GFK32-52-XSH | 866 thousand 900 rubles |
| Suite - Prestige - GFK33-52-XSH | 873 thousand 900 rubles |
| Lux Multimedia - GFK32-52-XK2 | 891 thousand 900 rubles |
| Lada Vesta SV cross sport 2018 — Top variation Exclusive | 901 thousand 900 rubles |
As can be seen from the table, the manufacturer has provided in the Lada Vesta SV cross 2018 configuration for every taste and budget.
Vehicle equipment and options
The new equipment of the car of the AVTOVAZ automobile plant includes:
- Electric drive luggage compartment;
- New multimedia system that works with YandexAuto, Apple, Android;
- Heated steering wheel;
- Availability of cruise control and speed limiter;
- Heated two rows of seats;
- Electric glass lifts, both front and rear;
Additional option that the buyer can get:
- There are several sets of airbags to choose from - for the driver's seat, for the sides of the car and for the front row passenger;
- Installation of the ERA-GLONASS system (emergency response system in case of accidents) and fog lights is available;
- Emergency stability control, thanks to a special system;
- The presence of a decorative nozzle on the exhaust pipe;
- Side direction indicators on the side mirrors;
- Cooling glove box.
Gearbox - mechanics.
In addition, the basic equipment Lada Vesta SV cross 2018 AMT is available, it has five speed modes, the engine produces 122 hp.
The cabin has four airbags - passenger, driver, and two side, three head restraints in the back row.
The manufacturer also took care of the little passengers by installing a number of child seat mounts, as well as a door lock so that the kids could not open them on their own.
As soon as the car starts moving, the doors are automatically locked, if an emergency braking occurs, the alarm is turned on, and in the event of a collision, the doors will open and the alarm will also work.
The basic variation of Lada Vesta SV cross 2018, sedan or crossover, is equipped with an immobilizer, daytime running lights, burglar alarm, ERA-GLONASS system. The car engine is protected by special structures, as is the engine compartment. The rear wheels have disc brakes.
AMT 2.0 Lada Vesta SV cross 2018, like other basic equipment, has a number of systems that can make driving enjoyable and safe. These include brake assist, hill start assist, electric power steering, driver's seat adjustment, parking and rain sensors, and much more.
Luxe Multimedia Package Overview
Luxe Multimedia cars will have an advanced multimedia system, which features a seven-inch color display, a touch screen, navigation and a rearview camera. This is an improved modification, which will be offered in several versions.
The first is Lada Vesta SV cross 2018 - 1.8 engine, 122 horsepower, the buyer can choose a five-speed manual gearbox, or AMT - an automated mechanical transmission with the same number of speed modes.
A Multimedia car is available with a 1.6-liter engine, its power is slightly less - 106 horses, but the engine only works with mechanics.
At the presentation of Lada Vesta SV Cross 2018, the test drive went well. The car showed its controllability due to the presence of a full set of all modern security systems: ABS (anti-lock braking system), BAS (maximum reduction in the braking distance of the car during emergency braking), HSA (lift assistance system), TCS (traction control system), ESC (stability control) , EBD (brake force distribution control).
When considering Lada Vesta SV Cross 2018, the interior overview is really impressive. The entrance and exit are illuminated, although this only applies to the front doors, the interior itself is also illuminated, the headlights turn off automatically, and the presence of a double floor in the trunk is worth noting.
Sockets in the Luxe Prestige are installed in the amount of four pieces - two for 12 volts in the trunk and back row, one for the driver, and an additional USB socket in the back. The traffic safety system is carefully designed, as in other versions.
With the help of light tinted windows, heated and electric mirrors, as well as a modern multimedia system and six speakers, the car looks stylish and makes a great impression. For Lada Vesta SV cross changes in 2018 can be called successful and promising.
Specifications
When buying a Lada Vesta SV cross 2018, prices are as important as performance, because they are interconnected. The table shows the technical characteristics of the basic version:
| 1.8 liter engine with automatic transmission | 1.8 liter engine with manual | 1.6 liter engine | |
| Ground clearance Lada Vesta cross | 203 mm | 203 mm | 203 mm |
| Number of speed modes | five | Five | Five |
| Speed Limit | 180km/h | 180km/h | 178km/h |
| Gasoline consumption Lada Veste cross with a combined cycle | 7.7 liters | 7.9 liters | 7.5 liters |
| Gaining speed of 100 km / h | 13.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Lada Vesta cross tire size | 205\50R-17 | 205\50R-17 | 205\50R-17 |
| Optimal fuel | 92 | 92 | 92 |
In addition, the car consumes enough budget fuel, and it is the most suitable for it. 92 petrol is relatively inexpensive, at least compared to the 98 that most crossovers require. The main competitors of Lada Vesta SW Cross, which have similar characteristics and features, are Renault Sandero StepWay, Kia Rio X-Line, Lada X-Ray, but they all cost much more, so Vesta has no equal in its price segment.
The obvious benefit is:
- When creating Vesta Sport, the manufacturer took into account all the climatic and road features of the Russian Federation - the trip will be safe and comfortable in any conditions;
- An increase in ground clearance will allow you to drive on different roads, and a sporty chassis setting will help this;
- Improved multimedia system and navigation, as well as rear view cameras will make the ride comfortable and easy;
- In Lada Vesta cross, the trunk volume will make it easy to take everything you need with you, and with the help of additional places for things and a double floor, it will not be difficult at all to put things in order in the luggage compartment;
Passengers will certainly appreciate the new Lada Vesta SV cross 2018 - the dimensions of the cabin make you feel very comfortable on the back sofa, and the presence of sockets and heating will not go unnoticed.
Maximum benefit
Now in the car dealerships of the Russian Federation there is a special offer for everyone who wants to buy Lada Vesta Cross 4x4, Vesta, Kalina or other models. Now the maximum benefit reaches 115,000 rubles for a Lada Vesta car, and up to 50,000 rubles for a 4x4 (prices are valid for September 2018). It is formed by summing up LADA Finance promotional offers. It is enough to look at the photo gallery of Lada Vesta Cross in order to determine the desired configuration (according to the cabin) and the definition with color.
Lada Vesta SV cross 2018 - dimensions
The length of the car is 4 meters and 424 millimeters, and the width of the fret has grown to 1 meter and 785 millimeters. The increase in ground clearance to 203 millimeters pleased SUV lovers, as well as the width of the wheelbase - 2 meters and 635 centimeters. In height, the model reaches 1 meter and 532 centimeters.
Characteristics of power units
The vehicles will be equipped with two types of engines:
- It has a working volume of 1595 centimeters and a power of 106 horsepower with a speed of 5800 rpm. With a set of 4200 rpm, the torque indicator reaches 148Nm. The motor complies with all EURO5 standards.
- The working volume increased to 1774 centimeters allows you to deliver power of 122 horsepower, provided that the number of revolutions per minute is 5900. When set at 3700 revolutions, the torque parameter is 170 Nm. The motor complies with EURO5 standards.
Salon comparison
In Lada Vesta SV cross 2018, the interior looks stylish and original. What is the difference between the interior of the new version in the station wagon from the sedan?
- The manufacturer equipped the second row with an additional lighting cover, now it will be more convenient for passengers to travel in the dark;
- The appearance of a full-fledged armrest between the passenger and driver's seats, there is also a special niche to store various little things;
- The interior color of Lada Vesta SV cross 2018 differs from all previous variations.
What is the difference between a standard Vesta station wagon and a Vesta Cross
The machines have certain differences. These are the dimensions of the Lada Vesta SV cross wipers, and changes in the suspension, and an increase in ground clearance. In addition, the novelty will be produced in a new color called "Mars", and inside the interior will be distinguished by orange trim. The presence of the original body kit highlights Lada Vesta SV cross 2018, a trunk with a convenient organizer, an exhaust pipe nozzle, and do not forget about R-17 rims.
At the same time, the engine with increased power is installed in the standard station wagon, there is also a rearview camera and a multimedia system with a navigator and a seven-inch monitor. Despite expectations, Lada Vesta SV Cross 2018 will not receive all-wheel drive, but it will get disc brakes, other shock absorbers and springs, and the track will be increased by fourteen millimeters.
What will be the Lada Vesta Cross 4x4 2018 - specifications
Crossover Lada Vesta Cross 4x4, in principle, will not differ much from a sedan in terms of its technical characteristics. The machine is offered with three motors to choose from. The first has eight valves and produces 87 horsepower - VAZ11189, the second is VAZ21127 for 106 horses and sixteen valves, but the third is produced by the Nissan-Renault concern.
It is more powerful - with sixteen valves it produces 114 horsepower - HR16DE-H4M. The volume of all engines is 1.6 liters of fuel. The car will feature bright colors and a stylish design - the body will be painted in bright orange or green.
Cons Lada Vesta SV cross 2018
We studied the opinions of specialists, owners and experts, and compiled a complete list of the car's shortcomings:
- The side mirrors of the Cross make a whistle and rattle if the car is moving at high speed, and even more so over bumps;
- The rubber of the anti-roll bars creaks even with a new car, in order to avoid this sound, it is advisable to change the bushings as soon as possible by installing rubber bands and brackets from foreign cars, for example, Kia or Hyundai.
- The low performance of the nozzles washing the windshield, as a result, it does not get wet, and the wipers begin to scratch the dry part.
- Plastic inserts in the door trim rattle when driving.
- There are no clips for the mat under the front passenger seat.
- There is very poor visibility on the monitor of the multimedia system, especially in sunny weather.
- And the last drawback of the Lada Vesta SV cross is the 2018 robot of the year - AMT. The owners note that he can behave unpredictably, for example, switch from second to first gear when driving uphill.
Advantages of Lada Vesta SW Cross
- The 1.6 engine remained economical, but now it is equipped with hydraulic valves that can significantly reduce the impact when the car hits a hole.
- The 1.8 engine has become more powerful, has a smooth ride and improved traction, works great even when the car is fully loaded.
- The ground clearance of the car has increased from 178 millimeters to 203.
- A robotic gearbox appeared.
- The manufacturer has improved the suspension, now vibrations are not felt, and the quality of the car's handling has improved.
- Original interior design and stylish exterior.
- Extended wheelbase.
- Relatively fast acceleration to hundreds of kilometers;
- Wide choice of flowers;
- Good permeability.
Lada Vesta SW Cross in the Exclusive package
In the latest news of Lada Vesta SV cross 2018, talk about the appearance of an exclusive car configuration. It has a special, metallized, bright blue color of the body, tinted rear row windows, a combined seat trim with blue leather.
The manufacturer painted the side mirrors and the roof in black, and the roof rails in silver, and the car also features stylish seventeen-inch alloy wheels. The seatbacks will be distinguished by an embroidered "Exclusive" nameplate, and the pedals will feature stylish metal linings. The gearshift knob, steering wheel and handbrake lever are finished in leather. The exhaust pipe is bifurcated, with a square section.
Lada Vesta Cross 2018 - test drive
Lada Vesta SW Cross passed the test drive quite successfully. The car proved to be fast, dynamic and energetic. The manufacturer managed to create a crossover car that only looks stylish and has a modern design, but is also truly powerful and comfortable.
Conclusion
Now the manufacturer offers a fairly good price under the "Maximum Benefit" program for everyone who wants to get a new Vesta SW Cross. It has its pros and cons, but for such a cost, the car is really very good. Do not forget about the inexpensive maintenance of cars of the Russian automobile industry - any breakdown on similar foreign cars will cost many times more. Due to the increased ground clearance, the car's cross-country ability has increased, and a full set of security systems has made the ride even more comfortable and easy.
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"Ryzhik" registered in our park in the middle of spring and began his editorial life with (ZR, No. 5, 2018).
And what does the prefix Cross change? In addition to the red inserts in the cabin and large 17-inch wheels, such cars are distinguished by an off-road plastic body kit and two hundred millimeters of ground clearance under engine protection. And full-fledged, metal!
In terms of geometric cross-country ability, Lada Vesta SW Cross is quite comparable to B-class SUVs. And if the angles of entry and exit are comparable, then many crossovers would envy the clearance under the bottom and bumpers. It’s a pity that you can’t even put all-wheel drive on the Cross for an extra charge - that would have turned out to be an all-terrain vehicle! But since Cross, still be kind enough to move off the asphalt. Which I did almost as soon as I got my car keys.
On the dirt road, the SW Cross feels great, but it rides softer on a broken road: the suspension is not lifted up, the 16‑inch tires have a high profile. And the 17-inch wheels of the Cross cool the ardor on the country road. The energy intensity of the suspension is excellent, and it is not easy to bring it to a breakdown. But to damage low-profile tires or bend the rim of the disc when driving fast through pits and potholes - there is nothing to do.
Ahead is a stretch of road with numerous transverse hillocks. It's time to check the rigidity of the body and suspension travel. Cross is posted no earlier than most SUVs. And, when one of the rear wheels comes off the ground, there is no noticeable change in door opening efforts. And the trunk lid closes without any problems. But on a completely curved primer, when the driving car is close to diagonal hanging, the interior panels still creak. However, on the “calibrated” road, which I have long chosen in the Ramensky district near Moscow, many crossovers behaved in a similar way. And not only cheap ones. So with the rigidity of the body.
Comparison of parameters of geometric passability (measurements of ZR)
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On a muddy primer, the impression is spoiled by the Pirelli Cinturato P7 road tires with a dimension of 205/50 R17 - they are completely unsuitable for mud. Therefore, difficult sections must be taken on the move, since the enviable clearance and steel protection allow you to do this fearlessly. Better yet, turn off the traction control beforehand.
In most situations, off-road Lada is almost as good as all-wheel drive vehicles. The lack of momentum on the rear wheels is noticeable on steep climbs, when the driving front wheels are unloaded, losing "hook". And if you do not gain momentum in advance, a long sandy or clay climb will become insurmountable. What I experienced to the fullest - on the next sandy hill, the car gave up. I had to carefully roll back and take the top with a move.
In general, off the asphalt Vesta SW Cross turned out to be a decent fighter. Its capabilities are limited only by two factors - low-profile road tires and the lack of all-wheel drive (especially lacking on long and slippery climbs).
In everyday use, SW Cross is almost no different from a regular SW. This applies to both advantages and disadvantages. For example, earlier the plant installed domestic wipers on new Ladas, which already refused to clean the glass normally in the first kilometers. The brushes for the Vesta conveyor are supplied by the Turkish company MTT, and they work a little better. That's why I installed Japanese Osawa - these clean very well.
At the next inspection. I checked the rest - tightened to glory. What is it - an oversight of collectors or someone's long arms? It was not difficult to find a new bolt in the nearest store.
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But for the new plugs of the central holes of the disks I had to run. On our car, both on the right side were lost, and, as it turned out, this is not such a rare occurrence for West. It was not possible to find plugs in the spare parts store, so I went to an authorized dealer. Fortunately, there was a planned visit on the nose - the time for the first MOT had come.
Even before the scheduled maintenance, I partially refreshed the oil: after 10,000 km of run, I had to top up a liter. Consumption is not frightening, but it is worth keeping an eye on it. I added Rosneft oil, and they poured it into the TO from the branded Lada canister, - but upon closer inspection it turned out that this was the same synthetics from Rosneft with a viscosity of 5W‑40.
In addition to oil, the air and cabin filters were changed for TO‑15,000 km. We checked the chassis and carried out computer diagnostics - no deviations! And Vesta SW Cross continues confidently, delighting with a rather modest appetite: an average of about 8 liters of 92nd gasoline per hundred kilometers.
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The auto brand Lada, producing its cars, every year is a little closer to world standards. This is manifested primarily by the fact that the assembly of cars is getting better, and the price is becoming more affordable. Just recently, on August 26, 2015, at the international auto exhibition Moscow Off-RoadShow, the appearance of the new Russian handsome Lada Vesta Cross was declassified.
New off-road station wagon from VAZ, Lada Vesta Cross 2015-2016
According to the company, only the concept of the car was presented, the photo from the exhibition of which we can see in the article, the concept was created as soon as possible and the cost of this project will not exceed 1,000,000 euros. The car takes the position of an off-road station wagon.
Crossover design Vesta Cross
The photo and video materials that are attached to this article will help to evaluate the exterior in full, the level of its modernity, dynamics and charisma. The external style of the VAZ car has certain similarities with, in particular, the X-shaped style, because the front lights are divided into sections, which gives a certain kind of similarity.
Vesta Cross 2015 front view
If you look closely, you will notice that in the lower part of the front bumper there are niches for the location of fog lights.
The bottom, unlike the sedan, is protected along the perimeter by powerful overlays made of unpainted plastic, which is insensitive to scratches. Such a body kit in the theme complemented both the front and rear bumpers, sills, lower parts of the doors and wheel arches.
Vesta Cross 2015-2016, side view
The false radiator grille has a division represented by two chrome bars. The company logo, located in the same area, is quite impressive in size.
On the sides there are interesting stampings, similar to those on the front bumper, only larger. The trunk is roomy, the door is not very large.
Station wagon Vesta Cross 2015-2016, rear view
Salon Lada Vesta Cross
There is no need to talk about the decoration inside the machine. We can only say one thing, the interior will be made using the highest quality materials and that it will be very similar to that of a platform sedan. Only some modern, fresh details will be added to the Lada Vesta Cross. The dynamic image will be complemented inside by a climate control system, multi-steering wheel and much more.
Dashboard Lada Vesta Cross 2015-2016
Dimensions Lada Vesta Cross 2016-2017
- the length of the car was 4.250 meters;
- the width is 1.764 meters;
- the height is 1.497 meters;
- wheelbase dimension - 2.635 meters;
- Ground clearance was 190 mm.
By the way, these overall dimensions are the largest within the B segment. At one of the motor shows, representatives of the company announced that in the future there are plans to modernize the machine quite carefully and work it out to Lada C in order to be able to produce larger cars.
Station wagon Vesta Cross
Specifications Lada Vesta Cross 2016-2017
The most interesting information concerns, of course, the technical characteristics, or rather, the newly developed gas engine:
- a volume of 1.8 liters, which has various degrees of power.
In the plans, such a motor will be installed not only on the serial version of the station wagon, but also on the Cross versions, which are also produced by AvtoVAZ.
The start of production promises to begin with the fact that in the engine compartment of the Vesta Cross off-road we will see one of two options for a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 106 or 114 horsepower.
Aggregate will be with a five-speed mechanics. A robotic transmission will be available as an option. The platform of the Lada Vesta sedan is taken as the base.
In the development of the latter, along with VAZ engineers, high-profile specialists from Renault-Nissan were directly involved.
Options and prices Lada Vesta Cross 2016-2017
Video off-road station wagon Lada Vesta Cross 2015-2016:
New Lada Vesta Cross 2015-2016 photo:
Lada Vesta SW Cross is a five-door all-terrain station wagon and, in combination, an “all-terrain” version of a cargo-passenger model… The target audience of the car is people who need a vehicle “for all occasions”, combining a bright design and a high level of practicality…
For the first time, the “bright red” concept of an “all-terrain” station wagon with the prefix “Cross” appeared before the world community at the Moscow Auto Show “Off-road Show 2015”, which opened its doors to visitors on August 26, 2015.
Initially, the five-door, to a greater extent, was created in order to demonstrate the ideas available from the Togliatti manufacturer, however, thanks to a positive reaction from potential buyers, at the end of June 2017, the premiere of a production car took place, which did not change much (compared to the prototype) along the way to the conveyor.
Station wagon Lada Vesta Cross organically combines a fairly dynamic style with a practical character.
And if the front end is unified with the original three-volume model, then behind the middle pillar of the car is originality itself - a drop-down roof, a “fin” of the rear pillar and a taut stern with stylish lights.
An unpainted plastic body kit, beautiful 17-inch rollers and increased ground clearance add expressiveness and catchiness to the look of the “SW Cross”.
The cross-country station wagon is extended by 4424 mm in length, its width fits into 1785 mm, and its height does not exceed 1532 mm. The center distance of the five-door is 2635 mm, and its ground clearance is a very solid 203 mm.
The interior of the Lada Vesta SW Cross - with a three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel, dashboard "wells" and a stylishly designed center console that "sheltered" a 7-inch multimedia complex "TV" and an air conditioning unit - is completely borrowed from a conventional station wagon.
But the “off-road vehicle” has original attributes - these are bright applications on the dashboard, seats and instrument cluster.
There is enough free space in the car interior to comfortably accommodate five adults. In front, there are comfortable chairs with tangible lateral support and solid adjustment ranges, and in the back there is a full-fledged sofa with a folding section in the center with cup holders and optional heating.
The cargo capabilities of the Lada Vesta SW Cross are identical to those of the base wagon - in its standard form, its volume is 480 liters (there is an additional 95-liter "capacity" under the raised floor).
The rear sofa folds in the proportion of "60:40", which brings the capacity to 825 liters (however, there is no flat area).
For the Cross version of Vesta, the same gasoline engines are announced as for the three-volume model - these are in-line atmospheric “fours” with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters with distributed injection and a 16-valve timing, developing 106 and 122 hp. and 148 and 170 Nm of available torque, respectively.
Both units are installed in conjunction with a 5-speed “mechanics” and a front-wheel drive transmission, and the “senior” is also available as an option with a 5-band “robot”.
From zero to the first "hundred" all-terrain wagon accelerates in 11.2-12.6 seconds, and the maximum speed is 172-181 km/h. Passport fuel consumption in the combined cycle ranges from 7.5 to 7.9 liters for every 100 kilometers.
The passenger-and-freight Lada Vesta Cross is based on the already well-known three-volume vehicle - in technical terms, they are almost identical to each other. The car is based on the Lada B architecture with an independent MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a semi-independent beam at the rear.
The “all-terrain” wagon is equipped with electric power rack and pinion steering and a braking system, which includes ventilated front and conventional rear discs (ordinary “brothers” have drum devices at the back) and modern electronics.
In Russia, Lada Vesta SW Cross is offered in three trim levels - "Luxe", "Luxe Multimedia" and "Luxe Prestige".
For the basic version of the station wagon, you will have to pay 755,900 rubles, the version with a 1.8-liter "aspirated" can not be bought cheaper than 780,900 rubles, and the most "rich" version costs from 822,900 rubles.
As standard, the car is equipped with: four airbags, fog lights, ERA-GLONASS system, ABS, BAS, EBD, ESC, TCS, HSA, power windows for all doors, heated front seats, single-zone “climate”, rain and light sensors, rear parking sensors, audio system with four speakers, "cruise", 17-inch alloy wheels and other modern equipment.
