Configurations and release date of Vesta Cross photo + video

Lada Vesta Cross is an all-terrain vehicle, a Lada Vesta station wagon model, which is a pre-production version, which was demonstrated at the exhibition in Moscow, Moscow Off-Road Show 2015. This event took place at the end of August. Such a simple solution allowed us to attract even more attention to the new car, because it looks really impressive.

After all, this modification of the Lada Vesta Cross SV station wagon serves not just as another domestically produced model, whose trump card is in the amount of purchase, but is a full-fledged competitor to many modern foreign cars of the B, and sometimes even the C-class. The entire Lada model range.

Exterior

Photographs and videos that can be found in this article will help you understand what it is like, the appearance of a brand new car, its level of modernity, dynamism and what charisma it has. The appearance of the VAZ has certain similarities with the 2016 Lada X-Ray Concept 2, namely the X-shaped style, because the headlights installed in front were divided into sections, which will give some similarity.

If you are careful, you can see at the bottom of the rear of the bumper installed in front, sections for installing fog lights. If we compare the car with the Lada Vesta sedan, then the bottom was protected with powerful plastic linings, which turned out to be unpainted. It tends to scratch, such a body kit came in very handy; it was able to complement the front and rear bumpers, sills, door areas at the very bottom, as well as wheel arches.

The false radiator grille has divisions, which are represented by a pair of chrome bars. The manufacturer's nameplate also turned out to be massive in size. The side of the new car has interesting stampings that are similar to those installed on the front bumper, but a little more massive.

The wheel arches contain 18-inch wheel rims. The ground clearance was increased, which is indispensable not only for cross-country traffic, but also for “high-quality” roads of the Russian Federation. The concept version has a ground clearance of about 300 mm, one production model will probably have a more modest height, which will make it possible to improve the aerodynamic performance and stability of the car when cornering.

The aft part has a luggage door, the dimensions are not large, and the luggage compartment itself is spacious. Despite the similarity with the sedan version, according to the manufacturers, the similarity in appearance of the cross-version with the standard one ends behind the central pillar of the car - then there is a brand new, stylish, sloping roof, flowing into the “athletic” rear.

It has modern taillights along with original rear pillars, which give the car dynamism. Generally speaking, the appearance of the station wagon, provided that the company can preserve its style, is almost in no way inferior to its classmates, including the Skoda Octavia Scout, Volkswagen Golf Altrac and even in some places the Subaru Forester.

The black insert under the rear spoiler looks very interesting. With this element, it feels as if the roof is not attached to the main body at the rear. In general, about 300 changes were made to the design, which start from the B pillar and go to the luggage compartment.

Interior

Judging by the statements of company representatives, when they created the interior of the new car, they used only high-quality materials. It would not be superfluous to say that the interior turned out to be exactly identical to the standard version. The panel installed in front was made in a very interesting style, in the form of 3 wells. It is complemented by various interesting elements and discreet blue lighting.

The seats installed in front have received increased comfort. According to the manufacturers, thanks to them, the driver will be able to feel very comfortable, despite long trips. They were made from high-quality filler and have full lateral support.

In addition to the main settings, the driver's seat has the option of adjusting the height. The console installed in the center managed to attract the eye. It looks bright, colorful and quite functional. Thanks to the convenient location of the driver, it is quite easy to operate even when driving. With the help of a certain angle of location, the appearance of the panel has become more ergonomic.

Even the basic configuration of the domestic new product has a climate control system, and there is also an information and media complex with a display that supports touch input. Due to the fact that the new car will come in an extended body, it can be assumed that there will be even more free legroom for people sitting in the back.

So far, official representatives are not talking about the stated dimensions of the car due to the fact that the work has not yet been completed and the production model may differ slightly from the concept version. The color of the plastic inserts on the door trim can be matched to the main color of the station wagon, which not only complements the car’s interior, but also connects it with the exterior appearance.

Many motorists will like the updated steering wheel of the Lada Vesta Cross SV, which now has leather upholstery and has become more comfortable in the hands due to its increased thickness. The steering wheel of the car provides an abundance of function keys, including the start option for heating the steering wheel. The upholstery of the seats has the addition of fabric inserts to match the main color scheme of the car.

Metal nameplates with the name “LADA” appeared under the headrests. Thanks to this, the interior of the car becomes not only stylish, but also prevents abrasion of this very contact part of the chair. It is also worth noting that a screen that supports touch control of the infotainment system is provided even in the standard version.

Such solutions can be found very rarely even among automobile manufacturers around the world. It is expected that the trunk will be able to receive as much as 500 liters of usable space, which, if necessary, can be increased by folding the rear seat backs. At the moment, it is not yet clear whether the production model will have an underground luggage compartment, a curtain and special rails for a more comfortable mounting of the trunk, which the concept car was famous for.

Salon

The interior of the sedan with the external attributes of a crossover is made on the basis of the Lada Vesta interior of top trim levels. The interior architecture has been preserved, but an armrest has been installed between the front seats. The interior trim is solid and of high quality, the door trim and instrument panel are made using contrasting combinations of orange inserts on a black background, the seat covers are also combined - made of high-quality fabric and orange leather, decorated with orange thread stitching to match the inserts.

Against the backdrop of the original dashboard with constant backlighting, the multifunction steering wheel with bulges in the grip areas, covered with a combined cover made of smooth and perforated leather, looks very impressive.

Otherwise, the interior repeats the details and interior design techniques of the Lada Vesta, which, in general, is more of an advantage than a disadvantage for a budget sedan.

Specifications

Power unit

It is expected that the domestic station wagon will have power units operating on gasoline. This is a 1.6-liter 106-horsepower engine, produced by Nissan HR16, an engine that develops the same 1.6 liters, but already has 114 horsepower and a volume of 1.8 liters, having 126 horses, a domestic engine.

In addition to the 5-speed manual gearbox, there will be a 5-speed gearbox and a “robot”. The top speed of the Lada Vesta Cross will be 185 km/h, and the first hundred will be reached in 10.5 seconds. The car will consume about 7 liters per 100 km. All power units, together with the environmental and technical characteristics of the engines, meet European Euro-5 standards.

Transmission

If we talk about the transmission, then as standard, the station wagon will come with front-wheel drive, but the installation of a 4x4 all-wheel drive system cannot be ruled out. The car itself was designed on the platform of the already popular 3-volume car, which makes it logical to conclude that it will fully copy it.

The station wagon has independent McPherson struts at the front and semi-independent torsion beam architecture at the rear. Steering is carried out using an electric power steering wheel. The braking system consists of ventilated front disc brakes.

Options and prices

If the Lada Vesta Cross SV can reach mass production, it will happen no earlier than September 2016. First, the car company will launch a standard station wagon into mass production. Based on this, today there are no price tags for this car, but we can assume that the crossover version will cost 50,000 - 150,000 rubles more than the sedan version.

This decision is explained by experts by the fact that a considerable amount of investment was made in the development of the machine, which is equal to about a million Euros. Possible equipment variations are also unknown. Frankly, even the appearance and interior may change a little during production on the assembly line.

You should expect the installation of full climate control. There will also be cruise control, a rear view camera, a multifunction steering wheel, a built-in navigation system, rain and light sensors and a heated windshield. Only foreign cars have such equipment, which made me very happy.

The Lada Vesta Cross station wagon is planned to be produced in 3 trim levels: Classic, Comfort and Luxury. On all three trim levels, Era-Glonass transmitters will be installed, which will make it possible to transmit an emergency signal to traffic police services. Thanks to GPS modules, it will be possible to track the location of the car if it is stolen.

Top trim levels will come with airbags, where there will be 4 of them - front and side.
There will also be EBD, TCS, BAS systems, a system that helps when starting uphill. We didn’t forget to install a standard security system, an immobilizer, an on-board computer and an automatic door lock. Prices and options

About the Vesta Cross sedan

The prototype of the Lada Vesta Cross sedan was shown back in 2016 and was put into production in April 2022. The car has a high degree of unification with the SW Cross station wagon, which has already been on sale since the end of last year. In particular, the models are similar not only in characteristics, but even the plastic body kits are identical.

The photo shows the serial Lada Vesta Cross sedan.
The management of AVTOVAZ notes that the new product will not have direct competitors in the Russian market. The only representative of this class, the Volvo S60 in the Cross Country version, belongs to the premium segment and is valued at almost 2.5 million rubles even in the basic configuration.

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As you can see in the photo, the Vesta Cross sedan is distinguished by an increased ground clearance, reaching 203 mm, as well as 17-inch diamond-cut wheels that have an attractive appearance. The changes in the interior were also identical to the off-road station wagon; in particular, the seats are distinguished by combined upholstery using eco-leather, and the decorative inserts can have a choice of orange or a calmer gray color.

In addition, the model received an armrest between the front seats, a changed color scheme of the instrument panel and a different design of the dials.

How much will it cost and when will it be released?

AVTOVAZ has not yet announced the prices of the Lada Vesta Cross sedan, but there is every reason to assume that the difference will be identical to the difference between the Vesta and Vesta SW versions. As a result, we can assume that the minimum price tag for a crossover sedan will be 740 thousand rubles, while an off-road station wagon today is priced on the market from 771 thousand rubles.

There is no data on the composition of the configurations available for the model. AVTOVAZ management promises to disclose all data on the model within the next two months. The release date of the Vesta Cross sedan is scheduled for the summer of 2022.

Let's sum it up

Summing up the results of the new domestically produced Lada Vesta Cross SV, I would like to say that the car has changed a lot. This is noticeable even in its appearance, which has become more modern, sporty, energetic and at the same time stylish. The front part has received excellent equipment; there is a large logo of the manufacturer and stylish headlights.

On the sides there are large wheels with equally massive wheel arches. The rear part is generally almost unrecognizable if you remove the “LADA” logo. The interior, like the exterior, has improved in all respects. There is a good and convenient instrument panel, a touch screen, a comfortable, functional steering wheel, and a stylish center console.

The quality of interior finishing materials has increased. The front seats are quite comfortable and have good lateral support. There is enough free space inside the car. The luggage compartment has a substantial reserve of volume, which, if necessary, can be increased by folding the rear seat backs.

The power units are not the most powerful, but they cope with their direct responsibilities well. I am pleased with the good security system and various assistants that are designed to help the driver on the road. There is a system that will help in case of car theft, showing through a satellite sensor where your car is located.

There is also an “Era-GLONASS” system, which will give a traffic police signal if the crossover gets into an accident. Let's see what kind of car will be in production, but it is clear that the LADA company is determined to win the hearts of drivers. Judging by the concept car version, they have every chance.

We advise you to read the article: History of AvtoVAZ - LADA cars

All-terrain station wagon Lada Vesta SV Cross

The Lada Vesta Cross station wagon concept car and photos were presented in Moscow in August 2015. The launch of the model into mass production took place on September 11, 2022 . The model's designer in charge is Steve Mattin. Price from 755.5 thousand rubles (increases periodically).

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The regular Lada Vesta SV station wagon appeared along with a cross version, its sales also started on October 26 (more details about the regular station wagon here).

The previous president of AvtoVAZ, Bo Andersson, assured that the Vesta Cross station wagon would appear on September 25, 2016, exactly a year after the sedan, but with the arrival of new management and the commitment to complete import substitution, information appeared that the start of production and, accordingly, the start of sales could be postponed to 2017 year, due to a delay in the delivery of components to the plant. At the Moscow Motor Show 2016, these data were confirmed - we saw serial all-terrain and regular station wagons only in the summer of 2022.

Station wagon Lada Vesta SW Cross
As can be seen even from the photo, the main differences between the all-terrain version and the classic station wagon presented at the same time are:

• increased ground clearance to 203 mm (this is even more than that of Renault Duster), tire profile, body kit; • sloping, sporty roof shape; • complementing the interior with bright orange elements.

It is important to note that Vesta Cross is not an SUV, as you might think, but just an all-terrain station wagon front- drive (like a sedan).

The photo shows the serial Lada Vesta SV Cross

Lada Vesta SW Cross 2016 photo

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