The 2021 model year LADA Vesta SW Cross began as the second most popular cross-version of a passenger car in Russia. The first place still remains with the KIA Rio X-Line, which also happens to be the best-selling foreign car in our country.
This pick will definitely continue, because the “off-road” Vesta SV Cross 2021 in the new station wagon continues to expand its equipment and, in addition to increased ground clearance and plastic body protection, is ready to offer a choice of three power plant options, as well as “mechanics” or a modern CVT.
On the page all the details about the new Lada Vesta SV Cross body for the 2021 model year:
- Options and prices;
- Photo;
- Specifications;
- Video test drive.
Review
The difference between the classic version and the cross-configuration SW.
The production of SW Cross began in 2021, and this model immediately became a favorite of the domestic car market, as it offers a stylish exterior that does not at all resemble the eternal classic of AvtoVAZ and, according to most experts, looks much nicer than the design of its Korean competitor.
The main difference between the Lada Vesta Cross 2021 model year and the regular Vesta station wagon is that it is increased by 25 mm. ground clearance, which, coupled with body protection, immediately gave this car a few extra points of advantage.
In addition, with the plastic “edging” the rear pillars have become much more aesthetically pleasing, on which glossy black inserts have been preserved to achieve the effect of a floating roof.
Dimensions of the cross version:
- length – 4424 mm;
- width – 1785 mm;
- height – 1537 mm;
- wheelbase – 2635 mm;
- ground clearance - 203 mm.
Body
The design of Vesta was drawn by the Briton Steve Mattin, and the X-face he created with characteristic stampings on the sides of the body have long become signature features of modern AvtoVAZ cars. All this continues to be adorned by the 2021 Lada Vesta SV Cross station wagon, which has received a minimal number of external modifications such as enhanced tinting of the rear windows or original alloy wheels with a diameter of 17 inches.
Salon
The interior of the Russian station wagon fully complies with the “car priced up to 1 million rubles” bar, and therefore does not offer soft plastic or high-quality material that imitates leather.
At the same time, the 2021 KIA Rio X-Line also does not stand out in this regard, because the task of budget pre-crossovers comes down to providing a practical, moderately ergonomic and visually attractive interior. At the same time, the Russian Vesta tries to please with its pleasant atmospheric lighting and bright tidy, and in terms of trunk capacity it has clearly surpassed the “Korean”: 480 liters versus 390.
Technical stuffing
Like a regular station wagon, the engine range of the Lada Vesta SW Cross 2021 includes three units:
- 1.6-liter for 106 liters. With. (148 Nm);
- 1.6-liter for 113 liters. With. (152 Nm);
- 1.8-liter for 133 liters. With. (170 Nm).
All of them are designed to consume 92-octane gasoline, while the most economical (7.3 liters per 100 km in mixed mode) is the least powerful engine, and the best dynamics (10.9 seconds to “hundreds”) are demonstrated by the 1.8-liter power point. The base transmission for the model is a five-speed manual, but it comes only with domestic engines of 106 and 133 hp. With.
For the French four-cylinder H4M unit from Renault/Nissan, AvtoVAZ offers a non-alternative CVT.
What will the front-wheel drive Lada Vesta SV Cross give?
Despite the all-wheel drive, off-road travel will not seem like an easy walk. It is worth understanding that the passable abilities are moderately developed. However, despite the differences from more successful competitors, the new modification will be able to surprise its owner:
- controllability, especially when the road is icy or dirty, will increase significantly;
- the transmission of torque to all wheels will make the driving style less significant, which will definitely contribute to the comfort of driving for beginners;
- irregularities that are constantly encountered on the road, including speed bumps, will no longer bother you even at night;
- The equipment is always top-notch with the manufacturer’s most powerful production engine.
Ground clearance of 203 mm is an impressive result. Improving the suspension will clearly reveal the full potential of the SW Cross. Getting there on roads of any quality is a reality. It’s another matter to decide to go completely off-road, so beloved by some avid fishermen and hunters. Here the likelihood of slipping is higher, so it’s not worth the risk without an additional traveler’s kit.
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Vesta SW Cross with Japanese CVT
Jatco JF015E - these “boxes” are brought to the Russian car plant in Izhevsk from South Korea, and the increase in cost for modifications with a CVT is 50 thousand rubles.
For the first time, such a transmission began to be installed on the LADA X-RAY Cross, and then on the Vesta SV Cross - with the same 113-horsepower engine, which, as is known, in tandem with the same variator is successfully used on many models, including Capture, Logan and Duster.
According to reviews, this “box” is more suitable for measured driving in city mode and is designed for buyers who do not plan to “knead the dirt” and test the off-road qualities of their “cross-station wagon”.
Brake system
Here the author talks about the brake system, at the same time you can see a little of the layout:
It should be noted that this whole story with the ABS block from the Prius became possible thanks to a certain Japanese engineer who decided that it was necessary to separate (!) the hydraulic part of the ABS block and its control unit (usually everything is done in a single housing). That is, the Prius ABS hydraulic unit itself does not contain any programmable electronics, only valve solenoids, pressure sensors and a pump motor. All this is output directly to the connector and is connected to a separate external control unit via a wiring harness. That is, if desired, the control unit can be replaced and made your own ABS, ESP, electronic handbrake for rally/drift, skid steer like a tank, etc.
I started installing it on the car by making a paper mock-up of the ABS block of the Prius using 3D models from the OSCC repository. With difficulty, but we managed to stuff everything under the hood. To design the brackets, the engine compartment was measured using an “arm” type coordinate measuring machine.
The ABS block from a Prius can be found at a disassembly site for about 15 thousand rubles. Assembling the brake system also requires brake lines, fittings, plugs, etc. For some reason, the BOM of brake components for the Kia Soul was removed from the oscc-wiki, I had to look for it in old commits. I didn’t want to make lines with AN3 fittings myself for quality reasons, so I ordered ready-made ones from America. The hydraulic diagram was found in issues.
Modifications and options for Russia
The Comfort level of equipment was chosen as the base for the Lada Vesta SW Cross 2021, which already has alloy wheels, side mirrors with turn indicators, an on-board computer, cruise control, heated front seats, air conditioning, a light sensor, rear parking sensors, power windows for the front doors, a monochrome display 4.3″ audio systems, etc. The “top” Luxe Prestige package, which raises the cost of the station wagon to 1 million rubles, and, among other things, adds climate control, a rain sensor and a standard navigation system.
Interior
The interior of the Lada Vesta station wagon is also almost completely borrowed from the basic version of the car. Nevertheless, the developers made a number of additions that made the car’s interior more comfortable, respectable and at the same time youthful.
First of all, it is necessary to note the addition of plastic inserts on the front panel and door trim. The color of the insert is chosen to match the main color of the car, which not only complements the interior of the car, but also connects it with the exterior. Many motorists will appreciate the updated steering wheel of the Lada Vesta Cross, which is now lined with leather upholstery and has become more comfortable in the hand due to its increased thickness. The steering wheel of the car has a large number of functional buttons, including starting the steering wheel heating function. Vesta's chairs have also undergone modernization. Fabric inserts were added to the seat upholstery to match the main color of the car. Metal nameplates with the inscription “LADA” appeared under the headrests. Not only does this make the interior look more stylish, but it will also prevent abrasion on that rather touch-sensitive part of the seat. It should be noted that a touch screen for controlling the infotainment system is provided even in the basic configuration of the Lada Vesta Cross. Such solutions are quite rare among global automakers.
Specifications
| Modifications | 1.6 l 106 hp (gasoline) manual transmission | 1.8 l 122 hp (gasoline) manual transmission | 1.8 l 122 hp (petrol) AMT |
Are common | |||
| Production year: | 2019 — | ||
| Brand country | Russia | ||
| Country of assembly | Russia | ||
| Number of places | 5 | ||
| type of drive | Front | Front | Front |
| Guarantee | 3 years or 100,000 km | ||
Dynamic characteristics: | |||
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 12,3 | 11,2 | 13,3 |
| Maximum speed | 178 | 180 | 180 |
| Ground clearance | 203 | 203 | 203 |
Fuel consumption (l): | |||
| City | 9,7 | 10,7 | 10,1 |
| Route | 6 | 6,4 | 6,3 |
| Average | 7,5 | 7,9 | 7,7 |
Motor | |||
| Motor type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Brand | VAZ-21129 | VAZ-21179 | VAZ-21179 |
| Power | 106 | 122 | 122 |
| Torque Hm | 148 | 170 | 170 |
| Compression ratio | — | ||
| Fuel used | AI-92 | AI-92 | AI-92 |
| Boost type | — | — | — |
Dimensions and weight | |||
| Length mm | 4424 | 4424 | 4424 |
| Width mm | 1785 | 1785 | 1785 |
| Height mm | 1532 | 1532 | 1532 |
| Wheelbase mm | 2635 | 2635 | 2635 |
| Tank volume, liters | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Trunk volume, liters | 480 (825) | 480 (825) | 480 (825) |
| Vehicle weight, kg | 1280 | 1280 | 1300 |
Package 2018
Take a closer look at the wheels of the Cross-station wagon - this is the first production Vesta with standard 17 inches! Tires of size 205/50 R17 will also be available on the Cross sedan, which will be released later, and in addition, they should also appear as an option on the regular Vesta.
The Lada will also have rear disc brakes - they are also clearly visible on each of the station wagons. Have you heard anything about problems with Vesta slowing down on standard “drums”? We, too. But the majority of Russian motorists are still confident that a car without “discs” at the rear cannot be ranked on a par with foreign cars. The engineers shrugged their shoulders, but AvtoVAZ marketers insisted on developing new brakes. However, rear “discs” are the lot of “advanced” versions.
It is easy to notice that the gas tank filler flap has lost its protruding “ear”: now it snaps and is locked with a central lock. The keyhole on the trunk door has disappeared - instead, a regular button finally appeared in the niche above the license plate. The antenna on the roof of station wagons has become a stylish fin (although the twig will remain on sedans), and the exhaust pipe of the Cross version now has a “double-barrel” nozzle, although on the basic version a thin tube still peeks out from under the bumper.
AvtoVAZ has not yet published photographs of the interior and trunk, but at the beginning of the year it was known that they were planning to introduce a box armrest between the front seats and a folding armrest for the rear sofa on Vesta. Over time, these improvements are expected on regular sedans. And the instrument panel with daytime lighting and the lamp above the rear sofa, on the contrary, have already migrated to all ordinary Vestas from export versions of the sedan.
Photo
Lada Vesta SV Cross 2021 in a new body, equipment and prices, photos
Appearance of Lada Vesta
The body design of the Lada Vesta SW exactly continues the concept used in the standard version of the car. The car is based on a platform identical to the sedan model. Moreover, even identical rear optics are used. The design retains the stylish silhouettes of the letter “X”, powerful wheel arches, a stylish radiator grille and many other elements loved by customers. Motorists will also be able to install advanced headlights presented on concept versions of the car. As one famous person said: “Chevrolet Niva can compete with new crossovers only in cross-country ability.” Among the important elements of the body design of the Lada Vesta Cross, it is necessary to highlight the fact that the developers sought to provide the maximum amount of usable space in the trunk of the car, for which the rear window was made as vertical as possible. At the same time, the aesthetic and aerodynamic properties of the body are preserved. Also quite an interesting element is the black insert under the rear spoiler. Thanks to this element, it feels as if the roof is not attached to the main body at the rear.
Photo gallery
The trunk of the Lada Vesta SW station wagon is not impressive in size. The volume when loading under the curtain is the same as in a sedan. The attention to detail, unusual for a Russian car, is captivating. Nets, pockets, a fleecy floor cover - everything that bloggers on YouTube, who were the first to admit to the production of the new product, talk about beautifully. We know from VAZ chief designer Mattin that the Sport Wagon is a compromise between a hatchback and a full-fledged station wagon. From the factory engineers - that the five-door body turned out to be as rigid as the three-volume one. And from colleagues specializing in AvtoVAZ products - that, alas, there are no two identical Vestas.
Especially the SW Cross version raised by 25 mm in a special orange color. Her main problem is that her appearance is too promising. Looking at the car from the outside, I want to buy it. Having traveled, I part with this thought. More honest, in my opinion, is a simple SW station wagon. He is also quite handsome, but does not pretend to be a “million-ruble car” and therefore raises fewer unjustified expectations. However, I won’t buy it either: 750-780 thousand is decent money, for which I expect a better quality interior and a competent power unit.
It seemed to me that the Vesta chassis was not ready for 17-inch wheels. Both the smoothness of the ride and steering feedback suffer from them. The example of a simple SW shows that the electric amplifier is, in principle, well tuned, but I feel the Cross worse. The tires are wider and allow for faster cornering. But the kinematics of the clamped suspension have not been changed, so dynamic driving is less confident than in the case of the standard modification. The Cross slips a bit harshly.
I drive through the broken concrete of the mountainous Olympic village, alternating between station wagons. The regular SW is a lot more comfortable. The energy capacity of both versions is approximately the same, and both allow rare, painful breakdowns. However, the Cross transmits much more detail into the cabin and reacts more sharply to medium-sized bumps. As a result, of the two versions, it is the SW that makes the more solid impression. And the interior decoration of the standard interior is less pretentious. I think that over time there will be some kind of intermediate level for those who do not want to sacrifice comfort: SW in a Cross body kit, for example.
