The design of the Lada Vesta car differs in many ways from previous Lada models. A new engine has been installed in the engine compartment, the location of the main components has been changed, and a new front suspension and rear beam are used. There are also differences in the brake and other systems of the car. Let's look at the features of Vesta's device in detail.
The power unit is mounted on two rubber-metal supports (pillows) mounted on the front side members of the body. To reduce vibrations of the engine, together with the gearbox, a rear support is additionally installed below, which is attached to the transverse beam of the front subframe.
The front suspension arms and front anti-roll bar are also attached to the subframe. The steering mechanism (rack) is mounted on the front subframe, which reliably protects it from possible impacts on road irregularities, but makes it difficult to access in case of repairs.
The rear suspension beam of the car is attached directly to the body brackets on two rubber-metal hinges. Springs and shock absorbers are installed separately. See suspension device.
Engine compartment of a Lada Vesta car: 1 - hood stop; 2 — windshield washer reservoir; 3 — ignition coils; 4 — reservoir of the main brake cylinder; 5 — engine air filter; 6 — fuse and relay block; 7 - battery; 8 — resonator (muffler of the air intake system); 9 — engine oil filler cap; 10 — oil level indicator in the engine crankcase (dipstick); 11 — intake pipe receiver; 12 — right engine mount; 13 — expansion tank of the engine cooling system.
Bottom view of Lada Vesta, front part: 1 - front brake mechanism; 2 — front subframe; 3 — auxiliary drive belt; 4 - generator; 5 — air conditioning compressor; 6 - starter; 7 — electric fan of the cooling system; 8 — electric clutch release (for AMT); 9 — front suspension arm; 10 — front wheel drive (left); 11 — gearbox; 12 — rear support of the power unit; 13 — steering mechanism (rack); 14 — catalytic converter; 15 — front wheel drive (right); 16 — engine crankcase oil pan; 17 — front suspension strut.
See also the exhaust system (muffler) design. Let us remind you that on our website you can find reviews about the new Vesta VAZ-21129 engine, the French JH5/JH3 gearbox, as well as the AMT from VAZ.
Photos of Vesta front part
Naturally, the full face of the model deserves special attention. The massive black radiator grille with a pair of horizontal bars, in the middle of which sparkles the company’s nameplate, immediately catches your eye. And immediately below it, as if continuing the composition, is the central part of the front bumper, made in a similar style and playing the role of an air intake. Interestingly, this black section narrows in the middle and widens on the sides, creating the silhouette of the letter "X". It was not for nothing that it was said that Lada Vesta adopted the basic ideas of the LADA X Ray concept.
The photo shows that this outline in the form of the letter “X” is limited on the sides by curved silver elements. In the original seats there are “beads” of fog lights, and along the bottom of the bumper there is a slightly protruding arc, which gives the feeling that the car is literally “biting into” the asphalt.
The image of the front is crowned with stylish head optics that successfully combine straight and curved lines. And the headlights themselves are tasteful. Overhanging everything is a sloping hood with rather weakly defined understampings.
In general, the front end turned out to be spectacular and chopped, which only adds aggression to the Lada Vesta.
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Profile - side view
A photo of the Lada Vesta from the side no less expressively demonstrates the beauty of the new product. In general, the side part is made quite utilitarian - the roof is slightly tilted back, the doors are medium-sized, the feet climb onto the rear fenders. All this is familiar from a lot of other models. But the highlight lies in the expressive curves made in the shape of the same letter “X”. In the photo it is noticeable that the sides “begin” on the front and rear wings, and the curves run along the front and rear doors, respectively. These stampings are made very clearly.
Specifications
The range of car power units will not change. The model will be equipped with the same 1.6-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engines with 106 and 113 horsepower, as well as a naturally aspirated 122-horsepower 1.8-liter engine.
Engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters work only with a five-speed manual transmission, and the 1.6-liter unit is equipped with a Jatco continuously variable transmission.
The vehicle's equipment may include front parking sensors, a keyless entry system, and sensors for a blind spot monitoring system.
Torpedo
The Lada Vesta Torpedo is made monolithically, with a minimum of transitions and a center console protruding forward. A 3-spoke steering wheel with shift buttons rises in front of the driver. And just behind it is a striking dashboard, in which the tachometer, speedometer and other gauges are enclosed in deep wells. The toxic lighting of the devices is no less striking, although not everyone may like this color.
The central console of LADA Vesta is divided into 2 large blocks. A radio and multimedia system were nestled on top, which on expensive versions will be replaced by a large display. Below is the climate unit, which is responsible for the temperature in the cabin. And between them there are other option control keys. The transmission tunnel is made quite neatly, along with the gearshift lever rising there.
The LADA Vesta dashboard itself is made of plain black plastic, which is diluted with light inserts. Moreover, there are quite a lot of them - on the transmission tunnel, steering wheel, center console, air deflectors and other elements.
Spy photos of the Lada Vesta interior from the plant in Izhevsk
We have already shown the first photos of the production Lada Vesta before, now we are the first to demonstrate what the new product will have inside. The photo shows the interior of one of the first assembled pre-production versions of the Lada Vesta, which has already been taken away from the factory (for testing). True, the interior is not yet completely finished, but you can see the installed media system, climate control buttons and other interior elements. Obviously, this is one of the top trims with a manual transmission.
Please note that the car is under a yellow awning - there are a lot of onlookers among the workers, and management wants to hide all the details before mass production begins.
