Many automotive experts call Lada Vesta the new hope of the domestic auto industry. In 2016, this domestic sedan received the title of the new year, so there is definitely something to see. Let's look at the basic configurations of the Lada Vesta, the technical characteristics of the car and other features. Many were waiting for the appearance of this car, but did the expectations of the majority come true?
Learn from mistakes
For too long, the domestic automobile industry has been half asleep. All attempts to create something worthy in the end were unsuccessful. Take, for example, the Grant, which had high hopes. This car, despite its considerable cost, lags behind the budget foreign car both in technical characteristics of the power unit, and in equipment and design. But the designers did not give up and made a new attempt by releasing the Vesta.
The main challenge facing the developers is to create a competitive model similar in its technical characteristics to the main class analogues. Judging by the numerous reviews of motorists, this time everything worked out. Complete sets of “Lada Vesta”, of which there are only 3, allow you to choose an affordable option, although the difference between them is insignificant. Nevertheless, for its class, the car is equipped with more than dignity.
The main advantages
First of all, I would like to talk about the strengths of the car. Many drivers who bought Vesta highlight its following advantages:
- Decent visibility. All directions are visible without problems, and the side mirrors are impressive in size.
- Spacious and comfortable lounge. Three adults are placed behind;
- Responsive management. The car, according to drivers and experts, is perfectly driven.
- High clearance - 178 mm. This is an extremely important characteristic for the operation of a car in the Russian Federation.
- The design of the new sedan also pleased.
According to experts, the first impression depends a lot on the configuration. “Lada Vesta” in the base and suite are two completely different things. But we will talk about this a little later.
The main complaints
As for the shortcomings, then, unfortunately, there are plenty of them. Most emphasis is placed on the lack of sound insulation. Indeed, the interior of the car is noisy, especially at high engine speeds. On a dry road in a cabin with closed windows, a clatter of thorns is clearly audible. Of course, when compared with other domestic cars, there is noise here. But for 640,000 rubles in a suite, one could try better.
As noted above, the handling of the new Lada is at a good level. This immediately affected the stiffness of the suspension. But if minor irregularities pass without problems, then more serious potholes are felt distinctly. Also, drivers did not like the robotic gearbox, which is often called stiff and "dumb." There is no talk about automatic transmission yet. As for the mechanics, then there are no complaints, because it was borrowed from the “Renault”.
"Lada Vesta": characteristics, configuration
In technical terms, the car is similar to its analogues in this price range. The choice of power units is small: in total, three ICEs are offered, each 1.6 liter with a capacity of 87, 106 and 114 liters. from. Release 1.8 is planned soon, but when that happens remains a mystery. The cars are equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, and a robotic box previously used at the Grant is also being produced. Front-wheel drive sedan with a 1.6 1.6-liter engine from. in the combined cycle consumes about 10.3 liters. The appetite of Vesta is moderate.
As for the complete sets, there are only three of them:
In addition to these configurations, there are about 29 additional options, but we will talk about this a little later. Now consider the equipment in more detail.
"Lada Vesta": basic equipment
The first cars released in 2015 could be called almost "empty." The developers drew attention to this and in 2016 made some changes to the standard equipment of the car. What pleased us the most was the price, which remained unchanged.
The base has an airbag for the driver and front passenger, as well as heated seats and side mirrors. In addition, the list of standard equipment includes a large number of passive and active safety systems. This is an ABS with an additional emergency brake booster, stability control, distribution of braking forces, traction control, assistance when starting on an ascent, and much more. The new “Lada Vesta” classic configuration costs about 545,000 rubles.
Motorist reviews on the basic layout
Many drivers who bought a Vesta in 2015 bypassed the classic equipment, because at that time its equipment was not so rich. For example, air conditioning and a refrigerated glove box were added to the base only in 2016. Therefore, owners who bought Vesta in 2015 can rely on the free installation of these options.
In essence, complaints are raised about the complete absence of sound insulation. It seems to be there, but for the money it could have been made better. Many drivers were saddened by the lack of a multimedia system. Audio training, of course, is available, but there is absolutely no use for it while the car is under warranty. If you want music, pay money. This is how the lack of multimedia is worth considering. But in the suite there is no problem. In the center of the dashboard flaunts a huge touch screen with a bunch of settings. Therefore, motorists respond mixedly about the basic configuration. There is something, something is not, in fact, as in many other budget foreign cars.
Options Comfort
First of all, I want to note that the price difference between the base and the average layout is very small. It amounts to about 50 thousand rubles. The fact is that comfort provides for the possibility of installing additional options.
As for the engine, there is still the same 1.6-liter power unit with 106 liters. from. paired with five speed manual. Of the nice options there will be a multimedia system that will read flash drives. This is already more convenient, because many people prefer to listen not only to the radio, but also to music from the phone. Another nice option is parking sensors. Contrary to popular belief, parking assistance is useful not only for novice drivers, but also for experienced motorists. With the comfort package, it will be possible to connect the optim option. In this case, alloy wheels of the 16th radius and windshield heating are installed.
Luxury Options
Such a car will already cost about 650,000 rubles. But it's worth it, because the number of additional options that increase comfort is quite large. Take, for example, a full-fledged multimedia system with a large touch screen. But the multimedia option will cost extra money. Of course, the 7-inch touchscreen display is worth it. After all, it allows you to use the rear view camera, navigation system and much more. Also, a complete set of "Lada Vesta" boasts the presence of cruise control. This is really a step forward in the domestic auto industry.
Also, buyers will be available assembly "style". It includes a large number of external changes to the car, from overhead thresholds to stickers on the body. In general, this option will definitely appeal to tuning lovers. Given that the difference between classic and luxury trim levels is about 100,000 rubles, then definitely worth overpaying. Even some trim parts in the maximum configuration in quality are an order of magnitude higher.
Operational Benefits
Of course, you can immediately notice the advantages of the car that are striking, for this a test drive is not necessary at all, this also applies to the disadvantages of the interior and exterior. Another thing is that some important details are found out only during the operation of the car.
Most often, drivers pay attention to the high-quality operation of the brake system and electronics. Drivers put a solid four according to this criterion. As for the trunk, it turned out to be much more capacious than you might think, especially if you take into account the small dimensions of the car: as much as 480 liters, which will allow even bulk cargo to be transported. Also, experts and drivers focus on the fairly good performance of the air conditioner. Of course, the engine starts to work a little "dumb", but it is quite common for many cars. Also, many were pleasantly surprised by competent ergonomics. Everything is where it should be. Simple and straightforward, but very convenient. It also pleases with wide functionality, especially if you have a Lada Vesta of the maximum configuration.
Disadvantages seen during the test drive
The first and main thing that is most often paid attention to is a noisy motor. But everything is relative. After all, someone moved to the “Lada” after the Mercedes, and someone - from 2110. For some, the engine is noisy, for others - more than quiet. Another nuance is a poor seal under the hood. Because of this, dirt constantly gets there. But in 2016, AvtoVAZ eliminated this problem.
The remaining shortcomings are more related to the interior. For example, there is no place for a cell phone. It was very upsetting for many, because it was not so difficult to come up with something. There is also no cover for the rear passengers. Competitors have it, but Vesta doesn't. Plastic begins to creak only after a few thousand kilometers, so many do not notice this drawback on a test drive, it manifests itself after a time after the acquisition of the car.
To summarize
Of course, ideally, it’s worth buying a Lada Vesta in a luxury configuration. But for some it is too expensive, in this case you can take comfort. Many expected that the creation of domestic engineers would cost slightly less. That is why they often prefer the same Solaris or Rio, which are the main competitors of Vesta. With a slight difference in price, Japanese cars look more profitable. Not at all because they are better or more comfortable, they just have been tested for a long time and are considered very reliable and unpretentious.
But even now we can safely say that the domestic novelty has occupied its niche, having overtaken Polo in sales over the past years. So we figured out the Lada Vesta car. The basic equipment, what is included in it, and how it differs from more expensive layouts, you also know. The choice is always up to the buyer. Even the cheapest version of Vesta will please if you love your car.