Driving the Vesta SW Cross station wagon is a pleasure. This car loves and knows how to drive.
Driving the Vesta SW Cross station wagon is a pleasure. This car loves and knows how to drive.
At some point, I even closed my eyes, and everything inside was compressed to the point of colic. Not from the fear of falling into the abyss, but from the confidence that on this deep asphalt gulley of a fast mountain turn we would not only finish off the front wheels, but also leave both front suspension struts. And there - yes, through the stone barrier and head over heels. There is room to fall.
Hurry!
Having almost chosen the compression stroke, Cross jumps up at the exit from the pit.
And once again - crap! It was after the sharp compression that the rear wheels began to bounce slightly. The turning radius “opened up” a little - and the car went wider, outward into the bend...
In the city of Sochi - very fast
The combination of a 122-horsepower engine and a manual transmission is fire! There is always enough engine, although there are three passengers in the car besides me and some luggage. The gears successfully cling to each other - there are no problems either on the highway sections or in the plugged uphills at the exit from Sochi towards Solokhaul, where there is always a lot of traffic. The clutch does not require filigree footwork: you just release the pedal and go. Only occasionally did a slight itch irritate me, but this, as the engineers assured me, was a consequence of the fact that the engine calibration had not yet been completed.
New Lada Vesta SW Cross 2022: photo and price, station wagon characteristics
Many people were waiting for this modification of the most successful Russian car. The new Lada Vesta SW Cross differs from a regular sedan with a station wagon body, increased ground clearance and the presence of a protective body kit. As a result, the release of the car seriously increased AvtoVAZ sales. Such success forced the company to restyle in order to maintain its popularity at such a high level.
The new model will receive a slightly changed appearance, a slightly higher quality interior and a well-known engine range. Thus, the new Lada Vesta Cross 2022 will still be just as beautiful and roomy, but will receive a more comfortable interior and some technical improvements.
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Pros and cons of Lada Vesta SW Cross
+ Pros
- Liquidity
- Trunk
- Salon
- Light
- Reliability
- Controllability
- Microclimate
- Dynamics
- Minuses
- Transmission
- Noise insulation
- Economical
- Suspension
Reviews from Lada Vesta SW Cross owners
Lada Vesta SW Cross is the coolest car among budget vehicles under 1 million rubles! There is everything you need and even what you don’t need) I ride in the car and am happy, steering the wheel with one hand and wiping away tears of happiness with the other!
I appreciated the work of the rear view camera - it’s very convenient. It works and shows the boundaries very accurately, as written in the manual, how far to what markings - that’s how it is. He went out and froze. Another advantage of the camera is that when you back up on turns in yards, the camera seems to “look around the corners” - you don’t yet see in the mirrors what’s happening around the corner, but the camera already sees it. especially relevant in summer, because... soon children will rush around the yards on scooters and bicycles.
The new Lada Vesta SW Cross station wagon is easy to drive, economical (almost not on the highway), very comfortable for its class, and the design of the interior is also pleasing! I recommend! I've traveled long distances and I don't feel tired at all! I am pleasantly surprised by the multimedia system, sound, plus a rear view camera and parking sensors! Additionally, I would like to note the interior capacity, quite accommodating even for tall people, both in the front and in the back!
I like everything! And the design, which was later licked off by Renault and Nissan and Hyundai, and now Kia))) And quite decent comfort of anatomical seats, and with high stature (pushing the front seat all the way back) Comfortable dimensions of the rear passenger seats. The car is bigger inside than outside - just what I wanted! And the range of options is absolutely fantastic! And a cruise, and hend free with a phone, and music with a navigator in one bottle))) and like Winnie the Pooh - EVERYTHING, ALL, ALL!!! I took an advertising stand - everything was brought to mind - just SHINE!
Reviews from Lada Vesta Cross car owners with photos on drom.ru, drive2.ru, auto.ru and auto.mail.ru
Lada Vesta SW Cross 2022 prices and specifications
The price of the Lada Vesta SV Cross 2022 in Russia ranges from 1,042,900 to 1,246,900 rubles; the station wagon is offered in three trim levels: Comfort, Black and Luxe, which can be supplemented with EnjoyPro and Prestige option packages.
| Equipment | price, rub. |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Comfort MT5 | 1 042 900 |
| 1.8 (122 hp) Comfort MT5 | 1 067 900 |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Black MT5 | 1 077 900 |
| 1.6 (113 hp) Comfort CVT | 1 132 900 |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Luxe Enjoy MT5 | 1 137 900 |
| 1.6 (106 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro MT5 | 1 156 900 |
| 1.6 (113 hp) Black CVT | 1 167 900 |
| 1.8 (122 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro MT5 | 1 181 900 |
| 1.6 (113 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro CVT | 1 246 900 |
* MT5 - five-speed manual transmission, CVT - CVT
Technical characteristics of Lada Vesta SW Cross
Body
| Body type | station wagon |
| Car class | class B |
| Length / width / height, mm | 4424 / 1785 / 1532 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2635 |
| Ground clearance (ground clearance), mm | 203 |
| Trunk volume, l | 480 / 825 |
| Curb weight, kg | n.d. |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 55 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,6 | 1,8 |
| Power, hp | 106 | 122 |
| Torque, Nm | 148 | 170 |
| Gearbox type | Mechanics | Mechanics |
| Number of gears | 5 | 5 |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12,6 | 11,2 |
| Max speed, km/h | 172 | 180 |
| Fuel consumption, l | ||
| - city | n.d. | n.d. |
| - track | n.d. | n.d. |
| - mixed | 7,5 | 7,9 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 | AI-95 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,8 |
| Power, hp | 122 |
| Torque, Nm | 170 |
| Gearbox type | robot |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive unit | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 13,3 |
| Max speed, km/h | 181 |
| Fuel consumption, l | |
| - city | n.d. |
| - track | n.d. |
| - mixed | 7,7 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 |
Behind the wheel
The engine lineup of the Lada Vesta SW Cross will presumably remain the same as that of the sedan. It will include 1.6 and 1.8 liter petrol engines with 106 and 122 hp. respectively. They are paired with a five-speed manual transmission and an AMT robot. But you shouldn’t wait for all-wheel drive versions.
Video test drive of the new Lada Vesta Cross
Read test drives of the Lada Vesta SV Cross on Autoreview, Drive.ru, Kolesa.ru, Behind the Wheel
Appearance
Externally, the new body of the 2022 Lada Vesta SW Cross will be difficult to distinguish from the old one, since design changes are minimal. In the photo you can only find a more prominent profile and a slightly modified radiator grille with optics.
The car's muzzle boasts a slightly longer and higher seating position. The hood, as before, has a wide and long protrusion in the center, giving the car a more daring look. The center of the bumper is still shaped like the letter “X”. The main air intake is rectangular. Its grille is made of plastic and is complemented by several horizontal thin lines. A continuation of the air intake is rectangular optics, the filling of which, unfortunately, remains only halogen.
Further, the insert narrows greatly, and towards the end it expands again into another air intake. This plastic part ends with a metal protective insert. You can also find metal protrusions in the center, the perimeter of which is trimmed with chrome, and inside them there are small rectangular cutouts with fog lights.
As mentioned earlier, the Vesta SW Cross received more relief from the side. In addition to the main one - X-shaped, you can also see such elements as swollen wheel arches with plastic coating, a protruding sill, also made of unpainted plastic, slightly redesigned mirrors with turn signals, huge windows separated by pillars, and other details.
The rear bumper of the car has not changed much. It still protrudes strongly to ensure maximum spaciousness, is decorated with a visor over the trunk door glass, rectangular stylish optics and relief, and is also protected by a plastic body kit with a metal insert, which has two cutouts - one with a forked exhaust pipe, and the other with an eye for towing.
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The interior of the car has become much better. The 2021 Lada Vesta SW Cross model year offers the buyer a good finish made of plastic, fabric and artificial leather, an improved multimedia system and a decent range of options. On the center console you can find such details as a good multimedia system display, which is controlled by buttons and a washer located on the edges of it, air ducts, as well as a panel with the car’s climate control settings. You can also connect various external accessories to the car, thanks to several connectors also located on the dashboard.
The steering wheel finish has also been improved. Now it has become pleasant to the touch, fits well in the hand, and the buttons located on the spokes will allow the driver to more easily interact with the functionality of the car. The instrument panel has also changed slightly.
Unfortunately, the chairs have not changed much. They are still made of fabric and filled with far from the softest material, which has a bad effect on long trips.
Photos of the new Lada Vesta SW Cross 2021
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Differences between internal and external space
At first glance, it may seem that the interior of the SV Cross is more attractive, but upon closer examination it is clear that the difference lies only in the decorative trim available for the off-road station wagon. Otherwise, no differences are observed. The interior uses the same materials, seats, dashboard design and arrangement of elements on it.
The difference between Lada representatives is the ability to order the following options in the cross version:
- body color “Mars”, which is used in car advertising;
- a black plastic body kit that prevents cosmetic damage to the body while driving off-road;
- decorative trim on the exhaust pipe, which is absent in the regular model.
A characteristic difference is also realized in the wheels. The simple version is equipped with 15- and 16-inch wheels, the off-road version is equipped with 17-inch wheels. Accordingly, the tires are different. The ability to install larger wheels appeared due to an increase in the model’s dimensions and ground clearance.
How much does VAZ 21179 consume?
The latest version of the AvtoVAZ engine is VAZ 21179, produced since 2016, volume 1.8 and power 122 horses. It is equipped with two types of gearboxes - manual transmission and AMT. Fuel consumption per 100 km with a 5-speed manual transmission in the urban cycle is 10.7 liters, in the suburban cycle - 6.4. For Vesta, equipped with a 5 AMT gearbox with a 21179 engine, consumption in the city is 10.1, on the highway - 7.7. In mixed mode, the engine uses 8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and is filled with 95 gasoline. This engine is installed on new Lada Vesta models, which have even more additional functions (equipment) - in fact, a larger amount of fuel is used, about 10 - 12 liters in the city.
Summing up
There are few differences in the considered representatives of cars from domestic manufacturers. The main ones are the following:
- The sports representative of the car has increased ground clearance.
- The cross model has slightly larger dimensions.
- The Cross version is equipped with protective linings on the body and has black moldings.
- The sports modification features wheel arch extensions.
- The representative of the sports version is equipped with 17-inch wheels, the regular version is equipped with 15 and 16 inches.
- Possibility to purchase a model in “Mars” body color.
- In the interior of the off-road vehicle, inserts of gray and orange colors are used.
And if in terms of functionality the two cars are almost identical, then in terms of appearance the advantages undoubtedly favor the Cross version. The plastic body kit not only does an excellent job of protecting the car body, but also emphasizes the sporty character of the car. The cross-country representative looks more daring, sporty and stylish.
Price issue
The crossover version of the car is more expensive than a simple station wagon, but it is worth keeping in mind that it uses almost the same filling. The main difference is in size and appearance. Whether it's worth paying more is a personal matter. In general, these two cars are almost the same and differ only in some characteristics.
However, currently the crossover version is one of the most popular representatives of the domestic car brand. With the release of the sports version on the market, it became clear that the consumer was ready to pay the requested amount for it. The off-road version has overtaken the regular station wagon in terms of sales.
What does fuel consumption depend on?
The main indicator of excessive or, on the contrary, loyal fuel consumption is the driving style of the car owner; this indicator is also influenced by operating conditions and weather conditions and the fuel and lubricants used. The main recommendations for saving gasoline are as follows:
- Timely monitoring of air pressure in tires.
- Warming up the engine while driving;
- Carry out maintenance regularly;
- Do not overload the car;
- Do not install external additional equipment that worsens the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle;
- Fuel the Lada Vesta only with high-quality fuel;
Consumption is also affected by:
- Untimely replacement of the air filter increases consumption by 10%;
- Spark plugs are 10% inoperative;
- Wheel angles set incorrectly by 5%;
- Pressure drop below normal in tires by 0.4 atmospheres to 10%;
- The catalyst is 10% clogged;
- The air conditioning system in modern cars increases fuel consumption by approximately 3 to 5%, because part of the engine power is spent to operate the air conditioner, and if it operates at maximum power, then gasoline or diesel consumption increases by 10%;
- The width of the tires and wide wheels create greater aerodynamic drag.
