"Lada Vesta" (crossover): photo, technical characteristics

August 26, 2015 at the international exhibition of off-road cars in Moscow was presented a new concept of the Russian automotive industry - "Lada-West" crossover. It is radically different from its predecessor Vesta sedan, because the model has absorbed more than 300 improvements and changes. This car became such an unusual production format that it was personally presented to the general public by the president of AvtoVAZ and the main designer of the Togliatti plant Lada - Boo Inge Andersson and Steve Mattin (he personally made many adjustments to the design development).

Thanks to the gained experience after the development of "Kalina-Cross" and "Lagrus-Cross", experts predict the release of a truly ideal station wagon. Designers already know what the moments require improvements. All motorists look forward to the arrival of a new model for sale, in order to fully enjoy the updated domestic car.

Secrecy

After the brilliant presentation of the Lada-West model, a crossover (photos of non-serial copies can be found in the article), the developers almost completely closed the scenes to the characteristics and other data that could at least say something about the novelty. Officially, only one reason for this secrecy was voiced, but, most likely, it's just another PR move, specially developed by marketers. Its goal is to maximize interest in the model, thereby creating popularity by artificial means.

But in our country it is practically impossible to conceal everything, therefore a significant part of the information was still able to leak through independent sources and from exhibitors in Moscow. For several months, more features about this car are emerging, so today you can make a short digression on the study and analysis of the new model of the crossover series "Lada-West Cross".

Short review

At the moment it is known that the car became the fourth major modification of the new Lada car line. There is also information that it will be put on a serial stream around September 2016. Such secrecy, maintained for several months, has formed around itself a large number of people wishing to learn more about its qualities and differences from its predecessors.

In this article we will try to honestly and in detail voice all the information that relates to the car "Lada-West" crossover.

Body features remain in the same station wagon format. The overall stylistics and design of the car also remained unchanged, made in style X, which in a relatively short period of time caused a number of unpleasant legal issues and intrigues inside the AvtoVAZ concern itself. However, it was not advisable to abandon it, since it was such a design that has recently become most in demand.

Engine

It is known that the "Lada-West" crossover will be equipped with a gasoline engine capacity of 1.6 liters (as in the previous version), but with a significant difference in power - 87/106/114. It is also quite likely that models with aggregates of 1.8 liters and 126 horsepower will be presented, which are currently in active development of Lada enterprises.

Technical equipment

Motorists will also be presented with a variety and when choosing the type of gearshift: mechanic, automatic (robot) and variator. The new cars will also use the familiar 5-speed manual transmission, as well as a 5-band robot-automatic, which, in principle, was very much expected in the novelty of the "Lada-West" crossover. The station wagon will still remain on the front drive, however, the concern has been ambiguously made clear that versions of the four-wheel drive model are being developed.

Before the developers of the car was set a task - to win confidence, attract new customers and become competitive in the currently inaccessible for the Russian car industry segment of the B + market, compete for leadership in it with brands such as Hyunday Solaris, VW Polo and Kia Rio.

Design

In appearance, the balance between dynamics and practical application is clearly highlighted. All the elements are scrupulously brought to a balanced level: the discs, the size and location of the glasses, the streamlining of the body, the headlights, etc. The front part of the car "Lada-West" crossover (the photo completely demonstrates the design) does not differ much from the previously presented Lada Vesta, Part has inherent only to this model external features: a fin-type stand, a falling roof, a raised (pulled up) feed with a new and stylish optics. Also, experts note a considerable similarity with another promising model Lada XRay Concept 2. This was the preservation of the style of X, as well as the separation of headlights from the front of the car into sections, which adds to the feeling of plagiarism.

The body kit, made of unpainted plastic, adds strict tones to the overall appearance and character of this machine.

Also noteworthy and new wheels that will be equipped with a car "Lada-West" crossover. The technical characteristics of the car of this line are impressive. 16-inch discs have proven themselves only on the positive side. And now decided to fix this size for the whole model range.

However, the developers did not think to stop there and installed 18-inch disks in a cross-over version. In addition to increasing the dynamic properties of the car, this also affected the increase in the ride height, which is now 300 mm.

Interior

In the cabin as a whole, the new Lada-Vesta (crossover) has not received much: the same steering wheel, seats, a 7-inch TV, a multimedia set and a climate control unit. However, the original applications of the individual interior elements change completely the atmosphere inside the car. Also, in the new concept, the necessary functions such as steering wheel adjustment , seat heating, electric drive mirrors and other minor features of the Lada Vesta, which provide comfort inside the cabin, will remain in the new concept.

The exact volume of the luggage compartment is still unknown. It is assumed that it will be 500 cubic meters. See. However, it is possible that this parameter for the current year before delivery to mass production will be changed to a larger side.

Summarizing

While the car has not passed the final stage of development. After the presentation at the international exhibition of off-road cars, it is still undergoing separate stages of refinement and testing. Perhaps this model did not manage to prove itself in full glory, but one thing is for sure: Lada-West is a new level crossover capable of competing both in the markets of the CIS countries and among European consumers.