A modern car must meet certain requirements for safety, convenience, handling, comfort, and maneuverability. AvtoVAZ developers tried to implement all this in their brainchild Lada Vesta. They created a fundamentally new design - the front suspension of the Lada Vesta is not modernized from previous versions, but a completely new invention.
In the production of its latest models, the manufacturer for the first time in many years abandoned old ideas and brought new developments into reality.
Lada Vesta station wagon
The Lada Vesta SV station wagon is a long-awaited event that fans of the domestic automobile industry have been eagerly awaiting. The manufacturer offers the model in several configurations, giving the consumer the right to choose based on personal needs. At the same time, AvtoVAZ presented to the public two station wagon models at once. In the car line they are listed as Vesta SV and Vesta Cross.
The vehicle is an original development of the manufacturer and is very different from previous versions. Technical characteristics provide the car with an excellent combination of handling, comfort and cross-country ability. The domestic station wagon is of considerable interest among car enthusiasts. And one of the reasons for this phenomenon is the front suspension of the car.
New Lada Vesta SW Cross 2022: photo and price, station wagon characteristics
Many people were waiting for this modification of the most successful Russian car. The new Lada Vesta SW Cross differs from a regular sedan with a station wagon body, increased ground clearance and the presence of a protective body kit. As a result, the release of the car seriously increased AvtoVAZ sales. Such success forced the company to restyle in order to maintain its popularity at such a high level.
The new model will receive a slightly changed appearance, a slightly higher quality interior and a well-known engine range. Thus, the new Lada Vesta Cross 2022 will still be just as beautiful and roomy, but will receive a more comfortable interior and some technical improvements.
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Pros and cons of Lada Vesta SW Cross
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- Liquidity
- Trunk
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- Light
- Reliability
- Controllability
- Microclimate
- Dynamics
- Minuses
- Transmission
- Noise insulation
- Economical
- Suspension
Reviews from Lada Vesta SW Cross owners
Lada Vesta SW Cross is the coolest car among budget vehicles under 1 million rubles! There is everything you need and even what you don’t need) I ride in the car and am happy, steering the wheel with one hand and wiping away tears of happiness with the other!
I appreciated the work of the rear view camera - it’s very convenient. It works and shows the boundaries very accurately, as written in the manual, how far to what markings - that’s how it is. He went out and froze. Another advantage of the camera is that when you back up on turns in yards, the camera seems to “look around the corners” - you don’t yet see in the mirrors what’s happening around the corner, but the camera already sees it. especially relevant in summer, because... soon children will rush around the yards on scooters and bicycles.
The new Lada Vesta SW Cross station wagon is easy to drive, economical (almost not on the highway), very comfortable for its class, and the design of the interior is also pleasing! I recommend! I've traveled long distances and I don't feel tired at all! I am pleasantly surprised by the multimedia system, sound, plus a rear view camera and parking sensors! Additionally, I would like to note the interior capacity, quite accommodating even for tall people, both in the front and in the back!
I like everything! And the design, which was later licked off by Renault and Nissan and Hyundai, and now Kia))) And quite decent comfort of anatomical seats, and with high stature (pushing the front seat all the way back) Comfortable dimensions of the rear passenger seats. The car is bigger inside than outside - just what I wanted! And the range of options is absolutely fantastic! And a cruise, and hend free with a phone, and music with a navigator in one bottle))) and like Winnie the Pooh - EVERYTHING, ALL, ALL!!! I took an advertising stand - everything was brought to mind - just SHINE!
Reviews from Lada Vesta Cross car owners with photos on drom.ru, drive2.ru, auto.ru and auto.mail.ru
Lada Vesta SW Cross 2022 prices and specifications
The price of the Lada Vesta SV Cross 2022 in Russia ranges from 1,042,900 to 1,246,900 rubles; the station wagon is offered in three trim levels: Comfort, Black and Luxe, which can be supplemented with EnjoyPro and Prestige option packages.
| Equipment | price, rub. |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Comfort MT5 | 1 042 900 |
| 1.8 (122 hp) Comfort MT5 | 1 067 900 |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Black MT5 | 1 077 900 |
| 1.6 (113 hp) Comfort CVT | 1 132 900 |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Luxe Enjoy MT5 | 1 137 900 |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro MT5 | 1 156 900 |
| 1.6 (113 hp) Black CVT | 1 167 900 |
| 1.8 (122 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro MT5 | 1 181 900 |
| 1.6 (113 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro CVT | 1 246 900 |
* MT5 - five-speed manual transmission, CVT - CVT
Technical characteristics of Lada Vesta SW Cross
Body
| Body type | station wagon |
| Car class | class B |
| Length / width / height, mm | 4424 / 1785 / 1532 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2635 |
| Ground clearance (ground clearance), mm | 203 |
| Trunk volume, l | 480 / 825 |
| Curb weight, kg | n.d. |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 55 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,6 | 1,8 |
| Power, hp | 106 | 122 |
| Torque, Nm | 148 | 170 |
| Gearbox type | Mechanics | Mechanics |
| Number of gears | 5 | 5 |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12,6 | 11,2 |
| Max speed, km/h | 172 | 180 |
| Fuel consumption, l | ||
| - city | n.d. | n.d. |
| - track | n.d. | n.d. |
| - mixed | 7,5 | 7,9 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 | AI-95 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,8 |
| Power, hp | 122 |
| Torque, Nm | 170 |
| Gearbox type | robot |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive unit | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 13,3 |
| Max speed, km/h | 181 |
| Fuel consumption, l | |
| - city | n.d. |
| - track | n.d. |
| - mixed | 7,7 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 |
Behind the wheel
The engine lineup of the Lada Vesta SW Cross will presumably remain the same as that of the sedan. It will include 1.6 and 1.8 liter petrol engines with 106 and 122 hp. respectively. They are paired with a five-speed manual transmission and an AMT robot. But you shouldn’t wait for all-wheel drive versions.
Video test drive of the new Lada Vesta Cross
Read test drives of the Lada Vesta SV Cross on Autoreview, Drive.ru, Kolesa.ru, Behind the Wheel
Appearance
Externally, the new body of the 2022 Lada Vesta SW Cross will be difficult to distinguish from the old one, since design changes are minimal. In the photo you can only find a more prominent profile and a slightly modified radiator grille with optics.
The car's muzzle boasts a slightly longer and higher seating position. The hood, as before, has a wide and long protrusion in the center, giving the car a more daring look. The center of the bumper is still shaped like the letter “X”. The main air intake is rectangular. Its grille is made of plastic and is complemented by several horizontal thin lines. A continuation of the air intake is rectangular optics, the filling of which, unfortunately, remains only halogen.
Further, the insert narrows greatly, and towards the end it expands again into another air intake. This plastic part ends with a metal protective insert. You can also find metal protrusions in the center, the perimeter of which is trimmed with chrome, and inside them there are small rectangular cutouts with fog lights.
As mentioned earlier, the Vesta SW Cross received more relief from the side. In addition to the main one - X-shaped, you can also see such elements as swollen wheel arches with plastic coating, a protruding sill, also made of unpainted plastic, slightly redesigned mirrors with turn signals, huge windows separated by pillars, and other details.
The rear bumper of the car has not changed much. It still protrudes strongly to ensure maximum spaciousness, is decorated with a visor over the trunk door glass, rectangular stylish optics and relief, and is also protected by a plastic body kit with a metal insert, which has two cutouts - one with a forked exhaust pipe, and the other with an eye for towing.
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The interior of the car has become much better. The 2021 Lada Vesta SW Cross model year offers the buyer a good finish made of plastic, fabric and artificial leather, an improved multimedia system and a decent range of options. On the center console you can find such details as a good multimedia system display, which is controlled by buttons and a washer located on the edges of it, air ducts, as well as a panel with the car’s climate control settings. You can also connect various external accessories to the car, thanks to several connectors also located on the dashboard.
The steering wheel finish has also been improved. Now it has become pleasant to the touch, fits well in the hand, and the buttons located on the spokes will allow the driver to more easily interact with the functionality of the car. The instrument panel has also changed slightly.
Unfortunately, the chairs have not changed much. They are still made of fabric and filled with far from the softest material, which has a bad effect on long trips.
Photos of the new Lada Vesta SW Cross 2021
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Lada Vesta suspension - design and distinctive properties
The domestically produced car was tuned at the Spanish IDIADA test site. The manufacturer has set itself the task of achieving ideal interaction between the car and the driver. As a result:
- Transport moves confidently in a straight line. When driving, you can feel the zero steering control very well.
- The car does not shake when cornering, as well as during braking and acceleration.
- While driving in any situation, good communication between the driver and the car is maintained.
The suspension of the Lada Vesta SV has built-in electronic assistants - ABS, EBD, ESP systems. Built-in stabilization makes movement easier and provides complete control over traction. The car is characterized by excellent cross-country ability, which is largely ensured by electronics and proper tuning of the car’s suspension. Simulated differential locking allows you to overcome off-road conditions. The company received a lot of positive feedback for this innovation.
Front Features
The front part of the Lada suspension has taken on the maximum of innovations. Let's look at these features in more detail.
The drawing below shows the front suspension of the Lada Vesta. As you can see, its supporting base is a subframe. By changing the design, it unloads the metal of the body, and at the same time participates in the distribution of force after passing through irregularities. The steering rack, anti-roll bar attachment points, and lower arms were moved to the subframe.
Diagram and design of the front suspension:
- Additional subframe spar;
- Front suspension subframe;
- Lower front suspension arm;
- Steering knuckle with hub assembly;
- Telescopic front suspension strut assembly;
- Anti-roll bar with struts assembly
Vesta front suspension features:
- The concept of architecture has changed; the structure is assembled on a subframe. Thanks to this, rigidity indicators were increased, geometry accuracy increased, and vibration-acoustic properties were improved.
- The steering rack is now located at the bottom, thanks to which the wheel rods are directly connected to the hubs. This made it possible to improve the handling of the Lada and achieve real competitiveness in relation to foreign models;
- The castor angle is 5 degrees, the suspension is independent. MacPherson struts are used. There is a new stabilizer. The system is more sensitive than on previous models and provides smoother control.
The anti-roll bar has also been upgraded. The torsion bar has acquired a more advanced shape and is now equipped with long struts. This significantly improved the handling of the Lada.
Photo of the front:
The front suspension is maximally adapted to Russian roads and allows the Lada Vesta to confidently perform in any situation.
According to the owners' reviews, the car's chassis is made to last, Vesta walks on the road very smoothly and even outperforms foreign competitors such as Hyundai Solaris and KIA Rio.
Vesta front suspension
The front suspension is a completely original design that was developed from scratch. It is based on double-sided shock-absorbing struts filled with gas, on which coil springs, a stabilizer and lower arms are located.
Lada Vesta suspension device
The design uses a universal L-shaped lever, which replaced the longitudinal extension from previous versions. It copes well with various loads due to the use of a castor of 5 degrees. An eye-catching part of the suspension is a subframe with two support points for stretching.
What is the difference between regular and raised body station wagons?
If there is a fundamental difference between station wagon and sedan bodies, then the two versions of station wagons have a very similar external design, however, there are a number of differences between the simple and raised station wagon, both in overall parameters and in suspension designs, as well as in wheel sizes:
The increased body dimensions of the Vesta SV Cross are explained by the presence of original body kits on this car. And some of the ground clearance has increased by equipping this station wagon with 15-inch wheels.
Vesta rear suspension
The rear suspension uses a redesigned design from the Renault Zoo electric car. The model differs from its predecessor in the length of the beam. Also, the suspension is equipped with trailing arms, and domestic struts of Skopin origin are used.
The rear suspension makes driving even more comfortable and safe due to the location of the shock absorbers in the arches. The springs are located under the side members, which increases comfort during movement.
Comparison of the suspension of the Lada Vesta SV sedan and station wagon
It so happened that for many years the weak link of VAZ cars was the chassis. In his new product, the manufacturer offered a revised and improved version of its predecessors. The bulk of the changes were made to the front suspension. Many new parts have appeared, such as a subframe to increase body strength, L-shaped levers made of high-quality steel.
Suspension of Lada Vesta sedan
The rear suspension designs are almost identical. The suspension of the Vesta station wagon has modified springs and shock absorbers, which increases the strength properties and allows it to withstand increased loads. The rear springs in the SW model are 9 mm larger.
Suspension life and reliability
It is too early to talk about the reliability of the new suspension. How to analyze the situation with sedans. The manufacturer promises trouble-free operation for five years, which equates to 100,000 km. The most adequate results are shown by tests carried out on the initiative of leading car clubs. The bottom line is the intensive (sometimes even merciless) use of the car at testing sites.
The picture turned out to be not so optimistic. Already at 25,000 km the shock absorbers began to leak. It is noteworthy that Reno’s sores were passed on to Vesta, as if by inheritance. The silent blocks of the rear beam can be considered a consumable material that will have to be replaced after a quarter of the declared resource. We can only hope that over time it will be possible to purchase components from HUTCHINSON or Lemförder.
Differences between the suspension of Lada Vesta SW and Lada Vesta SV Cross
The version with the Cross prefix differs not only in its external qualities, but also in its technical properties. Externally, the model looks strong and brutal. But driving performance does not always correspond to appearance. To justify the name of the model, the manufacturer decided to change some structural suspension components, but did not conduct experiments with the engine.
Front suspension of Lada Vesta Cross
The Vesta Cross suspension has slightly different shock absorbers. Here they are more rigid, although they belong to the same type. The sports version has longer and stiffer springs. The developers also made some manipulations with certain settings. Changes in parameters have increased the sharpness of response to steering wheel control, and its position is more clearly felt. During speed, after a maneuver, the car quickly returns to its previous control positions.
Lada Vesta is a great achievement of the domestic manufacturer. Due to structural changes, the vehicle received higher handling and safety characteristics. This was achieved through the use of various innovations.
Equipment
For the SV Cross the Luxe package is offered, for the SV - Lux and Comfort. Depending on the configuration, machines can be equipped with the following functions and systems:
- Electronic stability control with traction control option. This helps when starting on a hill.
- Front and front airbags (four in total).
- Three-stage heating of the front and rear seats.
- The driver's seat is height adjustable and has lumbar support.
- Heated windshield and windshield.
- Exterior mirrors are electrically heated and electrically adjustable.
- Automatic climate control system.
- Parktronic.
- Multifunction steering wheel.
- Cruise control system.
- Cooled glove box.
- Audio system.
- Rear armrest.
- Rear View Camera.
- Fog lights.
- Second floor panel.
- Luggage compartment organizer.
- Light and rain sensor.
In addition to the basic package, there are additional packages such as Multimedia, Prestige, Image.
