Lada vesta sw cross test drive, reviews from real owners

New optics, bumpers, radiator grille and vertical display of the multimedia system

Over the 10 months of 2022, 93.1 thousand Lada Vesta cars were sold in Russia.
This model has already surpassed the Lada Granta in terms of sales volumes, and together these cars are the most purchased on our market, confidently leaving behind the Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris. It is interesting that the new Vesta is being chosen more and more often today, despite the upcoming restyling: according to AvtoVAZ’s plan, serial assembly of Lada Vesta FL cars of the 2022 model year should start in the coming March, which, although they will not change technically, will acquire new body parts and a redesigned interior.

LADA Vesta SW Cross configurations and prices

Select a package to view the basic and additional equipment that is included in it.

• Vesta SW Cross
• Vesta
• Vesta Cross
• Vesta SW
• Vesta Sport

The table contains the following data: name of the configuration, body, its engine (fuel, volume, power). Gearbox (MT - mechanical, AT - automatic, AMT - robotic, CVT - variator). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h. Maximum vehicle speed. Fuel consumption per 100 km in liters (in the city | on the highway | in the combined cycle). Manufacturer's recommended price for a new car (may not be current, check with your authorized dealer).

Big test drive Lada Vesta SV Cross

Lada Vesta Cross (lada vesta cross)

Back in March 2016, the hosts of a YouTube channel called Big Test Drive showed us a domestic novelty - the conceptual model of the Lada Vesta Cross.

A year and a half later, a video of the Lada Vesta Cross Big Test Drive appeared on their channel, where the presenters showed us the production version of the car.

The presenters of the program, Sergey Stillavin and Rustam Vakhidov, took a new product from the domestic automobile industry for testing - LADA Vesta Cross SW and tested it over several hundred kilometers. In their video, they are ready to tell us about their emotions, impressions and everything that they noticed and were surprised by in the new LADA VESTA SW CROSS. Expect information in the release about how the car drives, how it handles on the road and how it steers. The video lasts just over 20 minutes. Go!

What do you like about Vesta?

In previous versions of the Lada, what buyers liked most was the price. The cost of the new serial domestic brand was noticeably lower than its foreign counterpart. After the appearance of photos and pre-sale information about Vesta, there was a timid hope that maybe we would have a decent car. There is such a car now. Where not only the technical characteristics correspond to the European level, but also a high assembly culture coupled with an original design.

Factory tests may not always be an unconditional criterion for the consumer, since they may be of an advertising nature. A fresh look from independent experts was needed. And on a car with basic equipment. Lisa responded very professionally to the opportunity to talk about the car and noted both the unique exterior with an X-face and the comfort inside the cabin. In her opinion, the configuration and settings of the machine correspond.

Ground clearance of more than 170 mm and a decent wheelbase are great for driving on domestic highways. The spacious trunk and optimal steering wheel settings also look attractive. Inside there is not just an air conditioner, but a normal climate control system. Convenient radio with a large display. True, this will only be available in the luxury version; regular models will have a slightly smaller version. Overall, the sedan turned out to be decent.

Up in low gear

Review of the special edition Lada vesta cross [black]

I was tired of organizing a free presentation for Sochi taxi drivers, who, even forgetting about meeting the next arriving flight, came running to look at the car. I answer the last question: “From 639,900 rubles!”, I mean, of course, about the minimum price of the Lada Vesta SW, and I decisively get behind the wheel. Must go.

Leaving the city, I had already come to the conclusion that the Vesta station wagon drove exactly the same as a sedan, but then the road went uphill and I soon changed my mind. On mountain serpentine roads, when the car constantly has to be shifted from side to side, the stiffness of the suspension is a definite benefit. But here, it seems, it is even a little softer than that of the sedan. No, not so much that there is a feeling of excessive rolliness, but still softer. Apparently, the designers tried to make the car even more comfortable. On the one hand, it worked - even on very noticeable road irregularities it does not shake out the soul. On the other hand, the stability of the car on a long high-speed arc leaves much to be desired. Here it is not possible to set the steering wheel to a certain angle at the entrance to the turn and level it only at the exit. From time to time you have to steer a little. And, an interesting detail, even in a tense turn, Vesta does not at all strive to straighten the trajectory; rather, on the contrary, on uneven surfaces it tends to dive even steeper into the turn. Does this interfere with the driver? More likely no than yes. But this behavior makes the management process more interesting, adding some “zest” to it - and we have a girl with character!

Something else upset me. The test featured cars only with the top-end 122-horsepower 1.8-liter engine. Just in case, I’ll say that the choice of power units here is the same as on the sedan. The younger engine is 1.6 (106 hp), the older one is 1.8. Box – AMT or “mechanics”. But so far we have only been shown cars with a manual transmission. So, when driving around the city or on the highway, the tandem of a 122-horsepower engine with a manual transmission did not cause any complaints. But on a mountain road with long climbs and sharp turns, into which it would be logical to enter under the throttle and exit “under traction,” the car noticeably lacks this very traction. You have to constantly change gears, and the transition from the third stage to the second is often not enough and you even have to use the first. The engine, of course, roars in this mode, and fuel consumption eventually goes off scale beyond the 13 liter mark. per 100 km.

I will not rush to conclusions, but will simply assume that the problem lies in the unsuccessful selection of transmission gear ratios. Some of my colleagues suggested that, unlike the sedan, they used a different, “longer” main pair. I found neither direct confirmation nor refutation of this hypothesis in the technical documentation. In any case, if the sedan used a main gear with a gear ratio of 3.9, then it would be logical to put a “shorter” gear on the station wagon, for example, 4.1. Many well-known automakers, by the way, did this, based on the fact that the station wagon itself is slightly heavier than the sedan, and it can be loaded much more seriously. Yes, at the same time the maximum speed will drop slightly, fuel consumption may increase slightly, but there will be noticeably more traction. Acceleration to “hundreds” will also improve.

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By the way, if you check the technical characteristics, the Vesta sedan accelerates to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds, and a station wagon with the same engine in 10.9. Indirectly, this fact testifies in favor of the hypothesis I put forward about different main pairs or gear ratios in the transmission. I don’t think the acceleration dynamics could have been so noticeably affected by the difference in weight. And with the same level of equipment, the station wagon is about 20-30 kg heavier than the sedan. That's not a lot.

Space at the rear

In one of my videos I said that I love D class sedans for their rear space. Well, I’ll continue the thought: I don’t like B-class sedans, but specifically in the case of the Lada Vesta, everything is not so bad, I would even say good.

I sat down behind myself, height 176 cm. There was more than enough space for legs and knees. Not enough for feet. Due to the poor design of the grooves on which the front seats are installed. There is a central tunnel; we won’t talk about the third passenger at all.

• The sofa is absolutely flat and hard
• Backrest tilt more or less
• The space above the head is not enough: 2 and a half palms.
• There is a headrest
• No air ducts
• No heating
• No armrest.

Hold the glass in your hands and remember that you should not be in an aggressive environment for more than 40 minutes.

In general, this is B class. Far from the worst option. But still B class.

Service cost

Tires for lada vesta sw cross: how to choose winter and summer tires

It's no secret that the maintenance of Russian cars is one of the cheapest on the market. This applies not only to the cost of purchasing spare parts and other components, but also to compulsory motor liability insurance, as well as the mandatory payment of road tax. The last two articles directly depend on the power of the car’s engines, which the Lada Vesta SW, of course, cannot boast of.

At the same time, it boasts a significantly cheaper maintenance cost, unlike its European or Korean competitors. That is why Lada Vesta SW is very popular in the Russian automobile market. Completing scheduled maintenance every 15,000 km will provide the owner with warranty support for 3 years or 100,000 km. For maintenance, the car owner will have to pay from 5,000 to 8,000 rubles. At the same time, compulsory motor liability insurance will cost 5,000 to 6,000 rubles. The annual payment of road tax will average from 2500 to 3500 rubles.

A little about the salon

Let's move on to the salon. The doors open easily, and you don’t need to make any special efforts to close them. The interior is good in terms of usable space; passengers clearly will not feel cramped.

The seating position is comfortable, and the driver’s seat and steering column adjustments allow almost any car owner to customize the driver’s seat.

The general appearance of the front panel is well designed by the designers, so it looks very good and stylish.

Vesta's visibility is very decent. The road is sufficiently visible, and large side mirrors allow you to clearly control what is happening to the side and behind the car.

The heated seats work just fine. They warm up quickly and within a couple of minutes the seats are warm. The storage box is very spacious.

But there are also disadvantages, although they are minor. These include a slight difficulty in reading information from the dashboard. And here the stylistic design is to blame. The wells are distracting with their shape and chrome, and the driver needs to pay more attention to the indicators of the sensors. Although, as you get used to it, this problem may disappear.

You can display a lot of information on the on-board computer, but the backlight is not very good, so the numbers are not very readable, and you have to look closely at them.

Setting up the computer is also difficult. Its function keys are located, as on many cars, at the end of the right steering column switch. The problem lies in the fact that to configure some parameters you need to perform certain manipulations - hold down both keys, hold them for a certain time, etc.

The location of the USB and AUX outputs, as well as the cigarette lighter, is also inconvenient. They were placed under the climate system unit in the rear wall of the storage niche. Therefore, getting to them is not very easy.

In general, it is better to set up the on-board computer and connect to the cigarette lighter before you start driving. But these are all minor flaws that can be found in any car. The overall impression of the cabin is that the build quality is slightly lacking. But for AvtoVAZ it’s forgivable. The rest of the interior is very good and in line with current trends.

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Handling and off-road performance

Despite its fairly budget price, the 2021 Lada Vesta SW has very decent handling. Thus, the car is quite responsive to any movement of the steering wheel, thanks to the correct settings of the mechanism and the presence of an electric power steering. The station wagon takes turns confidently, and its possible drifts from the trajectory are predictable. Therefore, the driver will be able to slow down to the appropriate speed in advance. The only drawback is that when the car exits a turn, the steering wheel must be turned manually; the developers were unable to achieve full return action for it.

As for the off-road qualities of the car, you can’t count on the station wagon to “rock” in off-road conditions, of course. But overcoming obstacles such as speed bumps or bumps and holes on the road is something that Vesta SV can handle with a bang.

New video releases

Despite the already successfully selling Lada Vesta sedan, which has been personally evaluated by several tens of thousands of owners, the “Big Test Drive” continues the series of releases about the AvtoVAZ sedan. But this time the Lada Vesta Signature was targeted by Stillavin and Vakhidov. The 2022 video shows a new stretched sedan for VIP passengers. It is planned to supply this new product to government agencies to serve regional officials.

The next “Big Test Drive” tested a version of the Lada Vesta extended by 25 cm on the streets of Samara. And in the best traditions of a video review, the strengths and weaknesses of the experimental sample were identified.

Judging by the success of this Internet program, new reviews will not keep their regular viewers waiting.

Specifications

According to the stated technical characteristics of the Lada Vesta SV 2020 model year, it can be equipped with three engine options. They all differ in parameters, which must be taken into account during purchase:

1. Economical 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission. The maximum power of this power unit is 122 horsepower at 5900 rpm. Recommended fuel is A-92 gasoline. The maximum speed of this configuration reaches 182 km/h. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km is 10.9 seconds. In the combined driving cycle, fuel consumption per 100 kilometers reaches 7.8 liters. Additionally, the modification is equipped with a 5MT transmission.
2. Standard 1.8-liter engine and manual transmission. The maximum power of this power unit is 106 horsepower at 5800 rpm. Recommended fuel is A-92 gasoline. The maximum speed of this configuration reaches 178 km/h. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km is 12.4 seconds. In the combined driving cycle, fuel consumption per 100 kilometers reaches 7.3 liters. Additionally, the modification is equipped with a 5-speed transmission.
3. Classic 1.6-liter engine and automatic transmission. The maximum power of this power unit is 83 horsepower at 5500 rpm. Recommended fuel is A-92 gasoline. The maximum speed of the car in this configuration reaches 170 km/h. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km is 12.2 seconds. In the combined driving cycle, fuel consumption per 100 kilometers reaches 7.4 liters. Additionally, the modification is equipped with an automatic transmission.

Gearbox leverAll internal combustion engines of different vehicle configurations provide smooth movement and confident acceleration. To achieve the proper level of comfort and exciting handling, the manufacturer has provided special chassis settings.

Appearance of the new item

The first episode of the “Big Test Drive” program about the Lada Vesta showed viewers what the production car will look like. For this purpose, the program’s hosts visited AvtoVAZ’s production workshops, where they were able to communicate with the model’s design engineers. There they were shown a concept version of the car.

The body of the concept differed from previous AvtoVAZ models in its solid dimensions. It is within the maximum limits of class B or the so-called class B+. Smooth body lines emphasize modern design with notes of European classics. This is explained by the rich background of Lada West project manager Steve Mattin, who has extensive experience as a designer at Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. His Vesta and Xray concepts were a success at the Moscow Motor Show in 2014.

In the special video “Big Test Drive”, special attention was paid to the unique optics of the model. The headlights are equipped with LED lights and have a modern design. The elegantly shaped taillights emphasize the sporty style of the rear of the car. Stamped boomerang-shaped indentations on the doors and fenders add personality. After watching this video, many car enthusiasts have already fallen in love with the new Lada Vesta.

Big test drive Lada Vesta

Options and prices

Classic

• two front airbags;
• ISOFIX mount;
• ERA-GLONASS system;
• three-point seat belts;
• anti-lock braking system;
• brake force distribution system;
• auxiliary braking system;
• automatic activation of the emergency lights during an emergency stop;
• electronic stability control system;
• traction control system;
• hill start assist system;
• automatic door locking when starting to move.

Despite the fact that the electrical package of this configuration consists only of central locking with a remote control key, as well as electric windows in the front, the car has air conditioning as standard. The seats are upholstered in fabric. At the same time, the front seats are adjustable in 4 directions. For the steering wheel, the manufacturer has identified 2 settings: angle and depth.

The exterior of the 2022 Lada Vesta SW features fully halogen optics and 15-inch stamped wheels. It is also worth noting that the rear-view mirrors, which by default have built-in turn signal repeaters, are servo-driven and electrically heated. At the rear of the car there are fog lights, a small spoiler with an additional brake light. Roof rails are installed. At the same time, the Classic version, offered with a more powerful 113-horsepower engine and automatic transmission, comes standard with the optional Start Plus package. It expands the interior's electrical package with features such as heated front seats and rear power windows.

Comfort

Unlike the previous configuration, there are additionally:

• front seat lumbar supports;
• 4 headrests;
• front dividing armrest;
• electrically heated front seats;
• rear power windows;
• Cruise control;
• rear parking sensors.

In addition, this configuration will include a standard radio. By paying 36,000 rubles, a winter package is included in this variation. It replaces stamped wheels with cast ones, plus their size increases to 16 inches. The exterior will also get front fog lights. It is worth noting that the main functions of the winter package are a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and an electrically heated windshield.

Luxe

Lada Vesta SW in Luxe configuration costs from 884,000 rubles. When purchasing a car in this variation with a 1.8-liter engine, the price will be 960,000 rubles. The model in the Luxe version, but with a CVT automatic transmission, will cost 979,000 rubles. Perhaps the main difference between this configuration and the others is the pre-installed climate control. In addition, you can also note the presence of side airbags and dynamic cornering lighting functions. It’s also worth saying that the most important update in the cabin is the presence of combined upholstery. Moreover, rain and light sensors appear. By paying 41,000 rubles, the Multimedia package is activated, in which the manufacturer adds full multimedia with a 7-inch touchscreen, as well as a navigation system and a rear view camera.

By paying another 22,000 rubles, you can activate the Prestige package. The main changes that he adds to the Lada Vesta SW are concentrated in the cabin. An electric heating function is available for rear passengers. In addition, a dividing armrest appears on the second row. Also, the interior with this option will have LED interior lighting. At the same time, factory tinting appears on the outside.

Exclusive

The maximum Exclusive package is available only with 1.6-liter engines. At the same time, a car with this level of trim and a less powerful engine will cost from 979,000 rubles. But for the Lada Vesta SW Exclusive with a 1.6-liter engine that generates 113 hp. and works in tandem with a CVT, you will have to pay 1.073 million rubles. The changes available with this trim level are minimal. Among them, the presence of decorative inserts in the interior made of aluminum and original pads on the pedals stands out.

Drive Front-wheel drive Number of gears (manual gearbox) 5 Front suspension Independent, McPherson spring, with stabilizer Rear suspension Semi-independent, spring Front brakes Ventilated disc Rear brakes Drum ABS yes Steering type Steering rack Power steering Electric power steering

Closest competitors

Whom to oppose Vesta? We are contrasting the Korean “brides” - these are the Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris. They are more expensive, both when purchasing and in other respects when servicing.

It can be compared with the Renault Logan, but, in my opinion, it is too boring for active competition with such a bright car as the Lada Vesta.

And for good measure, I’ll mention the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Rapid. But they compete with it only in an empty base with a manual transmission. Then the price tags run far away.

Uncomfortable front headrest

This problem affects the front passenger and driver. It lies in the fact that the headrests of the front seats have a very strange shape and are tilted forward. They can only be adjusted in height. Due to the tilt of the headrest, the passenger sits with his head tilted forward at all times. As a result, his neck quickly begins to hurt and discomfort appears.

On the forums the problem is solved in different ways. Some lift the headrests all the way up, some turn them over, and some even buy non-original ones from other cars. Rituska rarely drives in front, so we are not doing anything about this problem yet.

This concerns the driver to a lesser extent, because with the correct seating, the back should be relatively straight and the head should not lie on the headrest, but only slightly touch the back of the head.

Ergonomics

But Logan has a reason to be nervous: the panels and design inside are only half of the interior, and the other half is ergonomics.

And the VAZ Vesta makes two daring attacks at once.

Firstly, the steering column is adjustable not only in height, but also in reach. And here all those who are built on the B0 cart immediately cringe.

The second slap in the face for Logan and some Renault models is that the head unit is located at chest level, and not at belly level. Even though it glares.

Mechanical settings of the chair are present:

• in height,
• longitudinal arrangement,
• backrest tilt
• and there is also a cushion under the back.

The seats do not have a special level of comfort, but this is not a minus because in the budget segment you will not find cars with comfortable seats.

Salon

The Vesta is as spacious as possible for a passenger car of this class. The main advantage compared to competitors is a normal back row. There is no roof that drops sharply on your head and there is as much space between the rows as you need. Thanks to this, Rituska sits comfortably behind her, crossing her legs. An important point, by the way.

Our front seat is always in this position, because rarely anyone sits there. But even in this situation, an adult can accommodate there (checked), but without amenities. The salon is dirty because it's not May outside =)

Amenities in the back row include a folding center armrest with cup holders, heated seats and a USB port for charging devices. Not bad for a budget station wagon of the BE class.

Small tea party with folded armrest

The heating is turned on, between them there is a USB for charging gadgets, and at the bottom there is an additional cigarette lighter, into which you can also later insert a USB port when Mashunya travels with gadgets.

The backs of the front seats are covered in leatherette, which is easy to clean. As any parent knows, this is the place that suffers the most from the feet of small passengers. Leatherette can be washed with a regular damp cloth. After a certain age, little dirty kids will be able to wash the chairs themselves =)

A good example

How does “Classic / Start” differ from “Comfort”

Differences Lada Vesta SV “Classic / Start”

• Seat upholstery - dark gray fabric
• Audio preparation

Differences Lada Vesta SV “Comfort”

• Seat upholstery - gray or brown fabric
• Rear disc brakes (only for 1.8 and AT)
• Central armrest with box
• Driver's sun visor with mirror
• Front passenger sun visor with mirror
• 12V socket for second row passengers
• Driver's seat with height adjustment
• Driver's seat with lumbar support
• Rear electric windows
• Heated front seats 3-level (in “Comfort” for AT and “Winter”)
• Rear parking sensors
• Cruise control
• Speed ​​limiter
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Audio system (FM/AM with RDS function, SD card, Hands free)
• USB connector on the front panel
• Audio input AUX
• Bluetooth
• 4 speakers
• 4.3" monochrome audio display
• Exterior mirrors in body color
• Exterior door handles in body color

Prospects

The car in question, according to experts, may be of interest to the target audience for a number of reasons. Firstly, it has a rather attractive appearance, created using modern design approaches. Secondly, this is the modernization of systems and mechanisms, which led to an improvement in the dynamic and speed properties of this car. Thirdly, this is a fairly comfortable interior with good sound insulation, which is due to the use of modern high-quality materials, as well as new technologies.

The increase in popularity of the new car may also be due to the fact that the manufacturing company will make some changes to its design, as well as add certain technological options. Although the level of build quality of this car is quite high, improving a number of parameters in this direction will also have a positive effect on increasing sales volumes.

Chassis behavior

Let's move on to driving performance. Interior noise insulation is at a quite decent level. For a car in the budget price category, the noise levels in the cabin are quite good. But it would be better to replace the front strut boots. They are made of dense plastic, so when the suspension operates they create additional noise.

The suspension itself is adjusted very well. The designers managed to find the optimal balance between smoothness and rigidity. Therefore, the suspension handles unevenness well and provides decent comfort.

The designers also did a good job on the steering. Optimal operation of the electric booster gives the car good handling.

As for the braking system, its disadvantage can be considered the use of drum mechanisms on the rear axle. They still read somewhat outdated. And there is a high probability of the pads sticking in winter when using the handbrake. This drawback on the West station wagons, which are preparing for release, has been eliminated and disc brakes have been installed at the rear.

Looking to the future

Today it is clear that the new Lada station wagon will be almost completely identical to the sedan, at least up to the B-pillar. This is in appearance. For clarity, you can compare photos of both cars. Body dimensions, all main components and configurations will remain the same. It is not entirely clear whether the Vesta Cross will be an all-wheel drive vehicle.

In January 2022, AvtoVAZ management abandoned all-wheel drive for the station wagon. This was due to financial considerations. However, in 2022, manufacturers expect to return to the 4X4 version.

Most likely, all-wheel drive will be borrowed from the French or Japanese, because the Alliance continues to be AvtoVAZ’s main partner. So far, Lada Vesta Cross is being called a front-wheel drive SUV.

As for the power units, the station wagon will probably be equipped with the usual Vesta 1.6 liter engines with a power of 107 and 114 hp. With. For all-wheel drive, a 1.8 liter engine with a power of 123 hp will be used. With. The transmission will also remain the same. The five-speed manual transmission fits quite well with the presented engines. By the fall, it will be known for sure whether the LADA Vesta CROSS will receive an automatic transmission, which is represented at AvtoVAZ by the AMT robot.

The characteristics of the car will remain the same if AvtoVAZ does not acquire a new power unit by the time of release.

As for the price, the prices for the station wagon will change in relation to the Vesta sedan. If now the basic Classic package starts from 514 thousand rubles, and the maximum Luxe Multimedia package reaches 658 thousand rubles, then the new station wagon in the fall will cost more, about 100 thousand rubles.

According to the latest data, the LADA Vesta CROSS station wagon will be assembled at the Izhevsk Automobile Plant. In particular, equipment for the production of plastic body kits has already been installed and tested there. The first parts require careful checking and adjustment.

What didn't you like?

By and large, there were no complaints as such. It was suggested that it would be preferable to use the automatic version with a higher power engine. But this is for lovers of dynamic driving. For city driving, the robotic gearbox, which is expected to be installed next year, is quite suitable for most car enthusiasts. Lisovskaya still found a flaw. From her point of view, the trunk mechanism was not very well made, where a spring barely covered by a plastic pipe remained visible. In general, Elena’s eyesight is good, and her grades are not at all amateurish. Moreover, rather even flattering.

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Design

The design of the AvtoVAZ crossover station wagon is standard. The front part received a recognizable “X-face”, thanks to the installation of metal inserts between the headlights and the radiator grille. The only thing we can highlight is the windshield, which is quite large in size and is “overwhelmed” due to the slope of the front pillars. On the side, the body received the usual stampings on the wings and doors, as well as a heaped roof, thanks to which the model does not look bulky at all. The rear of the model stands out thanks to large rear lights and a trim installed at the bottom of the bumper. Along the entire perimeter of the body, the car is equipped with a plastic body kit that serves as protection.

The interior decoration is also quite classic for an AvtoVAZ model. The main distinguishing point of the interior design is the presence of orange decorative inserts on the front panel, door panels and car seats. The center console is equipped with a multimedia system display and an air conditioning unit, which is combined with a tunnel.

The steering wheel has audio system control buttons, and the model’s instrument panel is analog, divided into three wells with indicator sensors. The seats in the car are quite rigid, equipped with headrests and good lateral support, thanks to which passengers will be comfortable driving long distances.

Exterior design

Unofficial render.
The updated car was spotted more than once during tests in Tolyatti, Surgut and Sochi, from where a lot of spy photos were obtained. All of them confirm that the Lada Vesta FL 2022 model year will not please with an evolutionary design, but will only change the bumpers, receive more modern LED optics, and acquire door handles with contactless access sensors.

Of course, not a single restyling is complete without changing the design of the false radiator grille and wheel rims, since such a replacement on the assembly line is the easiest and cheapest to do. And yet, we at gt-news are in a hurry to share a complete list of updates in the appearance of the new Vesta:

• trunk lid;
• front and rear headlight housings;
• front fog lights;
• hood and fenders (in areas where they interface with the optics);
• rear bumper (will have a black insert across the entire width of the overhang plus integrated rear PTF);
• front bumper;
• wheel disks.

Also included in the list are front parking sensors, headlight washers, a black trim on the lower “lip,” washer nozzles (“will move” the windshield from the hood) and redesigned wheels, glossy black and diamond polished.