Roof rack for Lada Vesta: review of prices and manufacturers

Not long ago we talked about the trunk volume of the Lada Vesta SV Cross, which turned out to be very convenient and roomy. But even such a spacious trunk is not enough for everyone. When you need to transport some long cargo, but it physically won’t fit into the cabin, then the Lada Vesta SV Cross roof rack comes to the rescue. Although the new product of the domestic automobile industry has recently appeared on sale, accessories for it appeared almost immediately. You can already easily buy an armrest, floor mats and trunk mats, mud flaps and much more.

What is the difference between the original trunk for Lada Vesta

First of all, AVTOVAZ offers only one version of the original Vesta Cross roof rack. It has article number 99999218107182. This addition is suitable for those SW Cross cars that have roof rails. Anodized aluminum is used to make the crossbars of the structure, so it is light, durable, and resistant to corrosion. The kit includes everything you need to secure the rack.

The streamlined shape of the arches allows you to minimize the impact of oncoming air flows, so there will be virtually no noise in the cabin. To purchase an original luggage compartment, just visit the official website Lada.ru, accessories section.

How to buy a luggage rack profitably

Dealers set inflated prices for parts, so every buyer is looking for a way not to overpay. You can purchase spare parts in simple car stores, and it will be even more profitable to buy them online. It is enough to go to a specialized website and enter the article number, and many offers will immediately appear. Luggage compartments are several thousand rubles cheaper than at dealers. The production of parts is not carried out directly by the AVTOVAZ plant; this is the task of third-party companies that focus on the production of a specific part. You can select a roof rack for SV Cross by the name of the manufacturer, find its article number, and continue the search using it.

Related link:

Test drive Lada Vesta Cross

What about competitors?

The cargo compartments of the Datsuns have a good flat floor and a low loading height, but the arches here protrude too much, and the width of the opening leaves much to be desired. The situation is even worse with the Solaris' trunk, which (with the smallest volume among sedans) has one of the largest wheel arches, which forced the developers to create a complex sidewall geometry.

Trunk Hyundai Solaris sedan

However, this is partly offset by a flat floor, neat hinges, a large opening, and a low loading height. The Rio platform brother offers the same set of pros and cons, but its useful volume is noticeably larger.

Trunk Kia Rio sedan

In addition to the above-mentioned advantages of competitors' trunks, Rapid also offers a convenient door lid, the opening of which creates the largest loading opening in height. The downside is that it is slightly higher than the other participants in the comparison.

In turn, Logan’s “bins” are close in layout to Vesta and have a similar “disease” in the form of massive hinges. In addition, Logan has a less convenient loading opening, as well as more prominent wheel arches.

Renault Logan sedan luggage

Available types of roof racks for Vesta SW Cross

It is not necessary to install arches; there are other types of luggage compartments for the roof of the Lada Vesta SW Cross. Many people prefer car boxes; this is an aerodynamic, sealed design for transporting various things, which is perfect for long trips.

For those who often transport skis or snowboards, there is an alternative solution - these are special roof racks with Vesta roof mounts. In the same way, you can choose a design for transporting a bicycle, and a fisherman can find the right option for a small boat. You can also attach a special basket to the roof, and secure things with a belt, net or rope.

Mounting type for additional luggage compartment

There are two categories of luggage racks - a unified design with fastenings suitable for various models, and individual - it requires special fasteners. The choice of trunk type depends on factors such as the design of the car, the presence of roof rails, and so on.

There are 7 types of roof rack mounts:

1. Installation on a smooth roof. The design is secured with adapters on the doorway; it is only suitable for cars with three doors, when closed the trunk is locked and cannot be removed.
2. Fastening on gutters. This is the most common option for domestically produced cars, since foreign cars do not have drains. How exactly to secure the structure depends on the owner’s imagination.
3. Fixation with magnets. Suitable for transporting light loads only.
4. Installation in standard places provided by the machine manufacturer. The presence of such places should be stated in the vehicle instructions.
5. Using belts in the cabin. An option for inflatable roof racks, however, it may cause some inconvenience to passengers.
6. Installation on rails. The best option for modern cars that have crossbars on the roof.
7. Fastening on a T-shaped profile. In this case, there is no contact between the load and the roof itself, but it will look beautiful only on a large car.

Related link:

How to independently replace brake fluid on a Lada Vesta car

Vesta roof rack: pros and cons

Many owners are not sure whether to install a roof rack on the Lada Vesta SV Cross. This is an excellent way to increase capacity, a convenient and practical solution especially for those who have to carry a lot of things in the car, but it also has its disadvantages.

To load things onto the roof, they will have to be raised quite high, and this is not always convenient for everyone. In addition, there is a risk of damage to the paintwork when removing weights. When the car accelerates to high speed, unpleasant noises appear in the cabin due to the additional luggage compartment.

Comparison of trunk parameters with other Lada models

Thanks for subscribing!

To compare the capacity parameters, consider other AvtoVAZ models:

• Vesta's predecessor, Lada Granta (sedan) has 520-liter luggage space. Folding the seat backs increases the volume to 840 liters. Parameters of Grants in a hatchback body – 440 liters and plus 320 liters when access to the interior is opened. Grants in the station wagon body have the smallest volume, which is 355 (670) liters.
• The internal luggage space of the Lada Priora sedan is 430 liters, the station wagon – 444 liters, the hatchback – 360 liters.
• Lada Kalina has parameters: 240/550 (hatchback), 355/670 (station wagon)
• The Lada Largus station wagon can accommodate up to 2350 liters of luggage, and the van body is even larger - 2540.

As you can see, the last point especially stands out in this list due to the fact that Largus was created for the transportation of bulk cargo. The other models are approximately at the same level, and Vesta is only ahead of Grant by 40 liters.

Rates for luggage compartments for SW Cross

There are a large number of accessory manufacturers on the market, each of which has its own pricing policy. In the table you can see the prices for luggage racks from well-known and trusted companies.

*prices are current as of September 26

Factory luggage compartments for Vesta SW Cross

Modern drivers know that the AVTOVAZ plant does not work on creating accessories or parts - all these tasks are performed by partner companies. Therefore, there is no point in looking for a factory trunk. There are many manufacturers that offer various luggage designs for the SW Cross. Information about them is presented in the table above; you can get acquainted with the design in detail by looking at its article number on the Internet.

Related link:

How to remove the dashboard on a Lada Vesta.

Will 4 wheels fit into the trunk of Vesta?

Among those interested in cars, they argue about the merits of different models, using arguments that are not always clear to the uninitiated. One of the prejudices was the opinion that the trunk of a car is good or bad depending on whether it is possible to fit a spare set of tires in it.

The trunk of the Lada Vesta sedan successfully passes this unofficial test. All 4 standard wheels are loaded into it.

Photo from the forum of Lada Vesta owners as confirmation - four wheels of size 185/65 R15 in the trunk of the sedan. There is free space left for the tool:

4 wheels in the trunk. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/512298202582483869/

Winter tires on standard alloy wheels 195/55 R16. The trunk lid closes without problems.

Roof basket Vesta SW Cross

An additional roof rack for the Vesta SV Cross in the form of a basket can be attached to the crossbars or arches of the luggage compartment. It is a lattice tray with special sides that can be fixed or lowered. They can be from 5 to 15 cm in height. Elastic nets, belts and cords are used to secure loads. Such racks are called expedition racks; they are often used by tourists and hunters, because flashlights, a spare tire, and tools are conveniently attached to them.

Manufacturers and prices of car boxes

The autobox is purchased by the driver separately from the cargo system (cross rails), since it is universal in mounting. There are dozens of types and sizes of boxes, differing in volume, design, and reliability of protection of the transported cargo.

Possible volumes of boxes are from 300 liters to 1000 liters, although for Lada there is no point in installing more than 480 liters, because the aerodynamics will not allow you to drive fast, the additional gasoline consumption will exceed 5 liters per hundred. The maximum weight of cargo on the roof is 75 kg.

The choice on the market is huge, and you can even find the flagship models of the Swedish Thule on domestic Ladas. There are not many brands that are actually available. Popular domestic ones:

• Europart volume from 300 to 420 liters, prices from 10 to 16 thousand rubles;
• LUX (Lux) 175 and 370 l, about 15-16 thousand rubles;
• TERRA DRIVE up to 480 l, about 20 thousand rubles;
• Yuago from Tolyatti, from 390 to 580 l, 10-20 thousand rubles.

For comparison: Swedish Thule costs from 30 thousand rubles. (300 l) up to 65 thousand rubles. (500 l).

Owners' opinions on roof racks

Conclusion

Related link:

Choosing the color of a Lada Vesta car: review of model shades

Installing a roof rack is a personal decision for each owner. Of course, for a fragile girl it will be quite difficult to get heavy things from the roof, and for those who have recently driven, driving with additional cargo may seem difficult. But there is no need to permanently install the luggage compartment - it can always be removed. If there is no need for additional space. To save money, you may consider purchasing the supplement online or at a small automotive store. It is necessary to carefully check the fastenings, the quality of the material, you should not choose the cheapest option, an unreliable trunk can lead to big problems on the road.

To bet or not, pros and cons

The need for additional trunk space is difficult to argue with. The internal volume of the car body is divided into several compartments - the engine, the interior, and for things. The first two are among the main ones (for sedans, hatchbacks and liftbacks).

Everything that remains inside is allocated for the trunk. Often this is very little. For example, you have to transport skis, sofas, pipes, bicycles and other large equipment. How to place them in a car?

Various devices that are not included in the standard equipment of the vast majority of car brands come to the rescue. They are installed on the roof of the car - the least used part of the body. But, when installing a trunk, of any design, it is necessary to take into account that the behavior of the car on the road changes.

The most common consequences of installing a trunk:

• increase in air resistance;
• noise at high speeds (from 80 km/h);
• change in car behavior when cornering;
• increase in braking distance;
• “sagging” of the car on the front axle during sudden braking.

For many drivers who support smooth driving at acceptable speeds, these features are not very noticeable, except for a slightly increased fuel consumption. And for fans of high-speed aggressive driving, changes in the behavior of the car must be taken into account.

To decide whether a trunk is needed or not, it is necessary to analyze in what mode the car will be used.

If you need a car for trips to the country, tourist routes to the seas and mountains, transporting goods for sale, or shopping for the household, a trunk is simply necessary. And to operate the car as a personal vehicle for work trips, or for sporting purposes, a trunk is not required.