We disassembled the Lada Vesta: what and how it is made of

For “experiments,” a car was purchased, from our point of view, in the most optimal Comfort version, with a 1.6-liter VAZ engine (not yet sold with other Vestas) and a 5-speed manual transmission. We made the choice in favor of the latter after our comparative test drive of Vesta with the AMT “robot”, which, alas, still falls far short of the comfort of a classic “automatic”, although it beats it in price.

By the way, about the price. The cost of the purchased car (with a minimum set of all the options needed today) was 550,000 rubles, taking into account the discount. This is somewhere between 55,000 and 90,000 rubles cheaper than all comparable foreign rivals with approximately the same list of equipment.

Engine: VAZ brand, made in Russia

Under the hood of the Lada Vesta there is a 1.6-liter 16-valve naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine. Power - 106 hp. With. at 5800 rpm, torque - 148 Nm at 4200 rpm. Compliance with Euro-5 standards. The engine received the marking 21129, although the designation 21126 is clearly visible on the block itself. There is no need to be surprised, since all modifications of the engine (126/127/129), which trace its history back to Priora, have a single block.

Features: original suspension system and attachments; the intake and exhaust system has been changed; adaptation for the installation of a Renault gearbox, as well as about 20 other innovations, including a lightweight connecting rod and piston group made in Tolyatti by Federal Mogul.

A test drive of Vesta showed that the engine has very good output and elasticity, but is a little noisy at high speeds.

The engine fits right into the engine compartment of the Vesta. Access to all attachments is extremely limited. The entire engine is literally shrouded in wires - during the disassembly process I had to disconnect about 40 connectors and, with some difficulty, pick out a whole bag of fasteners.

The oil filter (Avtoagregat, Russia) is sandwiched between the subframe and the exhaust manifold, and it is not protected from the latter by any heat shield, which raises some concerns. The drive belt and its tension pulley practically rest against the inside of the body, just like the timing mechanism, so replacing them is only possible with a complete disassembly of the front right side of the car, dismantling the right additional side member and hanging the engine.

The officials confirmed to us other information that we suspected, but did not check ourselves. Due to the fastening features, removal of the engine sump (crankcase) is only possible with the removal of the gearbox.

VIN number of Lada Vesta - decoding and where is the body number located? Lada Vesta Vin

VIN number of Lada Vesta - decoding and where is the body number located?

The VIN number of the Lada Vesta is used to identify the vehicle. This is a unique combination of Latin letters and numbers in which information about the car is encrypted.

Where is the VIN number of the Lada Vesta SV Cross located?

The VIN number of the Lada Vesta SV Cross is located in two places - on the right central pillar of the car, as well as under the hood on the side wall of the engine compartment. In addition, there is a duplicate plate on the central pillar, like most Japanese cars. However, Vesta does not have a VIN number under the seat or under the windshield. To make sure of this, you can download the Lada Vesta SV instruction manual from our website and find this information in it.

This is what the VIN looks like on the right center pillar of a white Lada Vesta SV Cross:

And here is a duplicate sign:

Here is an example of the Vest's VIN number under the hood:

Decoding the information on the duplicate plate

1 — Company2 — TC approval number3 — Identification number (VIN)4 — Permitted maximum vehicle weight5 — Permitted maximum vehicle weight with trailer6 — Permissible front axle load7 — Permissible rear axle load8 — Code for spare parts9 — Engine model10 — Vehicle equipment

Unfortunately, there is no Lada Vesta color number, as is done on many foreign cars.

Decoding the VIN identification number of Lada Vesta

For example, you have a Lada Vesta SV Phantom with VIN number XTAGFL120GY000000. Let's figure out in order what each of the digits of this number means.

XTA - the first three characters indicate the manufacturer's code in the international format GFL120 - 4 to 9 characters indicate the car model G - 10 characters indicate the year of manufacture of the car Y000000 - 11 to 17 characters indicate the serial number of the car.

Symbols for the year of manufacture of the car:

As you may have noticed, the year of manufacture of the car is encrypted using a letter of the Latin alphabet. Vesta production began in 2015, which corresponds to the letter F. Then the years go alphabetically, i.e. 2021 - G, 2021 - H, etc.

Where is the Lada Vesta engine number?

The Lada Vesta engine number is located on the end of the cylinder block on the left next to the gearbox. To see the engine number, you may need to use a special mirror and a flashlight. In addition to the number, this part also indicates the engine model.

What to do if the plate with the VIN number of the Lada Vesta is lost due to an accident or repair?

There are cases when the plate with the VIN number of the Lada Vesta is on. This happens most often due to an accident. As a result of the crash test of the Lada Vesta Cross, namely a side impact, the central pillar goes into the cabin. If the vehicle has been damaged and the B-pillar needs to be replaced, the identification plate cannot be restored. The further fate of such a car will be in the hands of a traffic police officer who will check the license plates. If there are no questions about the authenticity of the VIN number under the hood, then there will be no problems with registering the car. However, if there is even the slightest suspicion, the car will be sent for examination. If no crime is found behind the car, then you can go back to check the license plates and register the car.

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Where is the VIN code of Lada Vesta

The manufacturer assigns a unique number to the vehicle in advance. A 17-digit image (VIN code) is applied to an integral part of the vehicle or a special plate. The VIN code is also entered in the technical passport.

Each Lada Vesta model has an identification number. The VIN code for a Lada vesta allows you to avoid troubles when buying a used car, that is, you can be sure that the car is not listed as stolen and is not pawned.

There are no uniform standards for applying a VIN code. One manufacturer indicates it on a metal plate, another - near the steering wheel or driver's seat. We will look at the principle of composing wine and the method of applying it to AVTOVAZ cars. We will also indicate what to do with the identification number of the owner of Lada vesta and other models in case of loss of the duplicate plate. Read the article to protect yourself and know the meaning of the sign!

Where is the VIN code on Vesta?

The manufacturer determined the location of the VIN on Lada Vesta cars on special plates at two points: on the side wall of the engine and the central pillar. The first plate is considered the main one, and the second one is considered the backup one.

Car enthusiasts, accustomed to Japanese-made cars, are looking for duplicate wine under the windshield and seat. But the Lada Vesta identification number is not provided there.

Where is the engine number on Lada 2180

It is necessary to distinguish the body number from the VIN code of the Lada Vesta. The body number is a sequence of 9-12 characters. The first signs indicate the type and make of the car, and the last ones are the number assigned by the factory.

If you need to find out the Lada Vesta engine code, you need to look under the end of the cylinder block. It's hard to see the numbers there, next to the gearbox, so you'll have to take a flashlight and a mirror. The motor model is also indicated there.

Checklist: decoding Vesta's Vin code information

The vehicle's VIN includes information about the country of manufacture, production date, body type, plant, box and other information about the vehicle. The VINs of Lada vesta cars, in particular the Lada model, are located on metal plates. So, how to decrypt VIN-Lada 2180? Let's say you are the owner of a car XTA GFL110 G Y000000

1) The first 3 digits are the international code of the manufacturer, for example AvtoVAZ;

2) 4 and 5 digits are the model number, i.e. GF means the Vesta number;

3) 6 digit L means body: L is a sedan, K is a station wagon, and B is a hatchback, which does not exist yet;

4) digit 7 is the engine code: 1 - 21129, 2 - 11189, 3 - 21179, 4 - h5m Renoshny. Vesta CNG is designated by the letter A

5) number 8 is a box: 1 manual from VAZ, 2 robot, 3 manual transmission Renault;

6) digit 9 is always 0;

7) 10th digit is the year of manufacture: 2015 - F, 2016-G, 2017-H, 2021 -J, 2019-K, 2020-L, 2021-M, 2022-N;

11 sign is the plant Y - means Izhevsk, 0 - Tolyatti;

9) digits 12 to 17 are the serial number.

Examples: GFL11 - Vesta sedan, with engine 21129 manual;

Vesta gfl 33 - Sedan 21179 1.8 liter with gearbox from Renault.

The specified decoding principle is suitable for all sedans, station wagons and gas cars Lada 2180, including gfl11 51 9t9, gfl11-52-X00, Lada gfl110, Lada gfl12 51 9t9 and Vesta gfl12 51 000.

What to do if the Lada Vesta VIN plate is lost due to an accident or repair?

It is important to have a VIN plate at the time of sale and purchase. If the marked plate is attached incorrectly (not as intended by the manufacturer), then registration occurs on the basis of the main marking of the vehicle. A corresponding note is made in the technical passport (that the plate is attached using a homemade method). The plate may be lost or damaged during an accident or repair. For example, a blow to the side of a Vesta car damages the B-pillar. There is a possibility that the sign that was under it cannot be restored.

The traffic police representative, who will register the car, will examine the wine under the hood of the Lada 2180. If he expresses doubts about its authenticity, the car owner will have to do an examination. Then check the numbers on the plate again.

What is the use of a VIN code?

This convenient form of identification was invented in the United States of America back in the 1970s. Widespread use began only in the late 80s. As was said, there are no uniform design rules. But manufacturers are required to adhere to a certain international standard when producing cars for export. The standard is designed so that the number is unique.

The convenience of a VIN plate is undeniable: it allows you to reliably determine when purchasing whether the car has been pledged or stolen from its rightful owner.

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How to determine and where is the VIN code?

The body vin code is located at the right threshold on the pillar between the front and rear doors

A VIN code is a kind of passport, an identification number that every car must have. The VIN code is displayed both in the PTS and on the car body: on a separate aluminum plate and stamped on the body.

Where is the VIN code on Vesta?

The VIN code on Vesta is located in two places:

1. On the right pillar between two doors near the threshold
2. The VIN code is also duplicated on the wall between the engine compartment and the engine.
3. In the PTS (vehicle passport)

Where is the engine number?

The engine number is located in the engine compartment on the engine block side
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Gearbox: Renault brand, made in Russia

The Lada Vesta is equipped with a French 5-speed manual transmission JH3-510. The transmission housing is cast at VAZ's own metallurgy. Actually, all assembly is carried out in Tolyatti.

The choice in favor of a foreign gearbox was made due to the fact that in the native VAZ engineers were unable to overcome extraneous noise, in particular the hum of gears. It is known that the French gearbox costs AvtoVAZ 20% more than the domestic one.

Let us recall that the AMT “robot” was created on the basis of a domestic gearbox, in which the problem of noise (in particular, a muffled howl in second gear) is still relevant. We have no complaints about the performance characteristics of a manual transmission.

Lada Vesta

Welcome to the site dedicated to the new, most anticipated Lada Vesta model.

Here you will find all the necessary information on Vesta.

“Our project will allow you to keep abreast of the latest events related to this car. We hope you find all the answers to your questions. Here you can find the latest photos dedicated to this model, find out the cost, characteristics, available equipment, real reviews from owners.”

The site is divided into several sections, through which you can go and get acquainted with the information that interests you.

An important indicator for each car is its technical characteristics: weight, acceleration, fuel consumption, comfort, etc. In the Technical Specifications section you will get acquainted with the numbers, facts, indicators of Vesta; and no “water”.

In general, regarding the technical characteristics of Vesta in comparison with foreign analogues, we can say that our car is on par. At least 106hp It’s a bit weak compared to its competitors, but the 1.8L engine will definitely improve the situation. I would like to highlight the huge advantage of Vesta - controllability. Not a single budget Solaris Rio Polo sedan can compare with the informative handling of Vesta.

The vehicle's equipment plays a decisive role: identical cars with different equipment can be fundamentally different from each other. Vesta - has 3 main configurations: Classic, Comfort and Luxury; Each configuration has many options in order to best satisfy the needs of the owner.

The best part is that AvtoVAZ pursues an accessibility policy: anyone can supply everything they need in a Vesta without overpaying for additional “goodies”: For example, the BlackEdition package, which includes external tuning in combination with a modified interior, can be used as standard . Also a pleasant innovation of AvtoVAZ are electronic assistants such as abs, esc, braking assistance, etc., including Era-GLONASS.

Color spectrum

Available Vesta colors. There are currently 8 color options available for Vesta. You can view them by following the link.

Initially, AvtoVAZ conducted a survey of potential consumers: everyone on the website could vote and rate the color scheme they liked in the form of Vesta. As a result, AvtoVAZ settled on 8 colors that are familiar to us + a unique color for VAZ, this is lime color, which, perhaps, has become an image color. In addition, it is worth considering that constant developments and innovations are underway, so it would not be surprising if in the near future we again see any surprises from the domestic manufacturer.

Where to buy Vesta?

List of official dealers selling Lada Vesta. After the arrival of Bo Andersson, AvtoVAZ began to actively shake up its dealers, establish a service system and equate them to “foreign” dealers. In this regard, initially, not all dealers passed the so-called certification, and lost the right to sell and service the then unreleased Lada Vesta, while retaining the right to sell and service already established VAZ models. But nevertheless, over time, those who “failed the exam” are corrected and receive the right to Vesta and Ixray. Therefore, the list of dealers is constantly updated. If your city is not on our list, try looking at the Lada.ru website.

Real reviews from real owners, uncensored. Real advantages and disadvantages of the car.

Reviews are something that advertising on TV, on the Internet and in any other place will not show us; this is the whole truth, the “behind the scenes” that every potential car consumer wants to get acquainted with. The whole truth: all the disadvantages and real advantages of the car, what the Vesta owners had to face - from first-hand experience.

Lada Vesta Cross station wagon. The concept was presented in 2015, production is planned to start in 2016-2017. According to preliminary photographs, the Lada Vesta Cross is expected to gain more popularity than the Vesta Sedan. Increased ground clearance + unpainted lining on the arches and sills will give the car the appearance of an all-wheel drive SUV. And more about this below.

Lada Vesta 4x4?

One of the frequently asked questions regarding Vesta Cross is whether there will be an all-wheel drive option? Niva is already boring to everyone, despite the Facelift, Niva sales growth has not increased much. And that’s not the point at all, the Niva is not quite a city SUV, but rather the opposite. Today, urban crossovers are especially popular due to their spaciousness, high seating position and all-wheel drive. In a word, AvtoVAZ needs a city car with the ability to drive on rural roads. And there will be such a car! Moreover, it is already known that the engine in this version will be a domestic 21179 with a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 122 hp. Knowledgeable people know that in this case it is not so much the power that is important, but the torque and its torque.

Lada Vesta hatchback

Will Vesta be a hatchback? Latest news. Initially, even before the release of the Vesta sedan, it was reported that the next model would be a Vesta hatchback. But at one point, the situation changed, and it was decided to produce the Vesta Cross station wagon first.

At the moment, there is still complete uncertainty with the Hatchback. Will there be one at all? And here the debate is divided into two sides: someone says that it won’t happen at all, someone says that it will, but only after the station wagon, because... Hatchbacks have always been popular in Russia.

A sports version of the Lada Vesta sedan, one of the most interesting charged modifications from AvtoVAZ.

Time moves forward, and AvtoVAZ is trying to keep up with it. Immediately after the Vesta wtcc car began participating in the races of the same name, the engineers immediately decided: there should be a civilian version of Vesta Sport! Since then, the LADA Sport subsidiary began developing a sports civilian version of Vesta, the corporate color of which will be yellow, like the racing car, the general sponsor of which is Rosneft. Vesta Sport will be the most charged car from VAZ. There may be two versions of Vesta Sport: with power units from the Kalina NFR with 140 hp. and a completely new 150hp engine. Read more in this section.

Discussion of engines, their maintenance. At the moment, one motor with index 21129 with a power of 106 hp is installed on the Vesta. But in the near future the installation of power units with a capacity of 110 hp is expected. and 122 hp All engines comply with European emissions standards Euro-5, which will allow Vesta to be sold abroad.

Two transmission options are installed on the Lada Vesta: domestic robotic and French mechanical. The domestic robot is designed on the basis of the 2180 priorobox together with the well-known German company ZF. The 5-speed robot is designed for smoothness and efficiency, which is why some owners find it slow. By the way, Vesta with manual transmission is more economical than manual transmission.

The mechanical transmission for the Lada Vesta was provided to us by our French partners from Renault. The jh4 box is installed on Renault Logan and other models, but with a different index. For 20 years, our engineers have still not been able to get rid of the terrible howling of the domestic gearbox, which forced the management to make such compromise solutions for the consumer. But the new box is not ideal and has its own, albeit small, jambs, more about this in the articles.

Electrical equipment

Vesta is the first domestic car to use additional components unique to VAZ. Starting with electronic driving assistance systems, ending with comfort and safety (multi-steering wheel, era-GLONASS, etc.)

Multifunctional steering wheel

Suspension

Lada Vesta, in comparison with previous AvtoVAZ models, has gone far ahead of its predecessors when it comes to suspension. One of the innovations is the L-shaped front suspension arms, with an integrated anti-roll bar and stabilizer bars.

As for the rear suspension, here we have a semi-independent beam with disconnected struts and shock absorber springs, which has its advantages not only in terms of behavior on the road, but also in maintenance.

Wheels

Lada Vesta is equipped from the factory with two wheel sizes: r15 r16. The sports version has wheels: r17 r18.

In addition to its size, Vesta is distinguished from previous models by a Renault wheel bearing with a 4*100mm bolt pattern. Read about what wheels, what size are installed and suitable for Vesta and much more in this section.

In this section you can find all kinds of photographs of Vesta, both in different bodies and in different configurations.

Interior, quality of interior finishing, materials used, seat upholstery, instrument panel and other things of interest

The latest AvtoVAZ news. Now AvtoVAZ is at that stage of its life where changes are constantly taking place. The dismissal of Boo, the arrival of the Frenchman, and their politics. Constant modernization of conveyors, launch of new models, etc. make this section all relevant.

From history, I would like to answer that Vesta began with the Lada-C project - a full-size sedan of the corresponding class. This platform was modernized into the Lada-B, on which the Vesta and xrey were built. Back in 2012, development began on a car that should replace the Priora. Even then, this car was nicknamed Priora 2. And in August 2014, at the Moscow Motor Show, the Lada Vesta concept was presented, which simply excited every visitor. Perhaps for the first time in many years, the AvtoVAZ stand became one of the most visited.

The Vesta concept had the same X-shaped stampings on the car body and was mounted on 17-wheelers. Unlike the concept, only the ground clearance and front optics have changed in the car itself, and the bumper has changed a little.

As for the filling, Vesta received a new suspension, power units, transmissions, both of its own production and from Alliance partners.

Vesta sales started at the end of 2015. And here VAZ did not say goodbye: the start of sales began in the evening and night time of the day under the name of the Vesta Night event, where the very first cars were sold. At the start of sales, the cars were in luxury trim levels, both manual and manual.

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Radiators (cooling, heating, air conditioning systems): Valeo brand, made in Russia

All three Vesta radiators from the French brand Valeo (a well-known component manufacturer) are distinguished by good workmanship, in no way inferior to their world analogues. During dismantling, it was difficult to suspect that the radiators were assembled in Tolyatti at Valeo’s own production site.

By the way, the competence of the employees of the hotline of the Russian representative office of Valeo (where we were transferred to answer questions) was called into question. They couldn’t say exactly what was being assembled at the Valeo site in Nizhny Novgorod, and when asked about production in Togliatti, we were told that there was no confidence that it was working at all, although the press service of AvtoVAZ firmly confirmed the opposite.

Generator: Valeo brand, made in Türkiye

The generator of the same French brand Valeo, but already made in Turkey, confused us at first - instead of the usual orange transformer varnish, the windings are covered with protection that is not uniform in color. However, as they say, “the speed should not be affected.” But we consider the fact that the terminals from the winding were not soldered, but simply crimped, to be a disadvantage. Not durable.

In addition, dismantling the component (replacement) is extremely difficult due to its location. The generator is clamped by the air conditioning compressor from below and its tubes - from the end and from the top, and from the belt drive side, as well as the tension roller, by the wall of the engine compartment. As a result, when replacing the generator, you will have to remove the air conditioning compressor (if there is one, of course).

Three more Valeo components found: starter (Poland), release bearing and climate control unit (Czech Republic). The French company is one of the world's main manufacturers and suppliers of components for car factories, including, of course, fellow countrymen from Renault, from whom it migrated to AvtoVAZ.

Vesta on methane

Vesta on methane Recently, the Lada Vesta model range was replenished with a new AvtoVAZ product that runs on two types of fuel - natural gas, methane and gasoline.
This universal development allows you to travel long distances without refueling and significantly save money on fuel. This Lada Vesta model is made on the same platform as a regular sedan. The engine and exhaust system have been modified. The gas cylinder is located in the luggage compartment. The gas filling tube is located under the hatch cover, next to the neck of the gas tank.

The engine starts on gasoline, and then the engine switches to methane. If the gas runs out, it automatically switches to gasoline. You can also independently switch the fuel supply from different tanks using a special switch.

The equipment of the newcomer to the AvtoVAZ model range corresponds to the same three trim levels as a regular sedan. The choice of engine and transmission is limited to one option: a 106-horsepower engine paired with a manual transmission. Prices for the gas version start from 600 thousand rubles and end at 715 thousand.

Fuse box and its housing: Renault brand, made in Romania

The fuse box comes entirely from the Logan model, as evidenced by the Renault logos on the body and the Romanian manufacturer Capirom. True, AvtoVAZ reported that in the near future the company will change its supplier to a local one - from the Samara region.

We had no questions about the unit itself, but in the process of a scrupulous study by the electricians, a very interesting point emerged. Attention was drawn to two fuses that were not indicated either on the diagram or in the instructions. A study of the electrical circuit revealed that during a sudden voltage surge (for example, when lighting up a Vesta with the engine running), these fuses may burn out, resulting in the battery stopping charging. And what’s most insidious is that the driver of a discharged car will not know about it - no electrical “paths” to the dashboard (indicator lamps) could be found. Whether the reason will be revealed when connecting the standard diagnostic system in the absence of an error that pops up is also a question.

The controls also turned out to be imported - the steering rack is from the famous German brand ZF, but made in Malaysia. And the CV joints are provided by the British company GKN and made in Poland.

In January 2015, AvtoVAZ will show the first Lada Vesta

At the beginning of 2015, AvtoVAZ will assemble a pilot batch of Lada Vesta. And on September 25 this year, the new product will go into mass production.

25 Lada Vesta cars will be assembled this month, said AvtoVAZ President Boo Anderson.

LADA 4x4 Urban - features and possible competitors

In a short report by Boo Anderson on the development of the model, revealing the two most important facts about the new product from the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, the following words are heard:

“Preparation for serial production of the new model is proceeding strictly according to schedule, without any delays.” The president of AvtoVAZ also added, “A special area has been allocated at the enterprise for the assembly of the pilot batch.” Which clearly speaks of the home stretch of many years of painstaking preparation for the most expensive and beautiful VAZ model of our time.

AvtoVAZ, serial production of Lada Vesta has begun

In parallel with the production of the first small-scale batch, preparations for production are underway, and the assembly line of the main conveyor is being modernized.

Brakes: TRW brand, made in the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, France, Turkey

In order for the Lada Vesta to stop properly, manufacturers from almost half of Europe had to work hard. In total, we counted five countries producing the braking system, including French SNR bearings pressed into the rear brake drums (integrated with the hub) of the German ATE brand, but of Italian production. When it is necessary to replace the bearing, it will be extremely difficult to remove it separately - most likely, you will have to change the entire assembly. Although the name of the SNR brand, which is premium by the standards of the world of auto components, inspires hope for durability.

So, the brake master cylinder and vacuum booster came from Poland, the front calipers and pads came from the Czech Republic. Some of the brake hoses turned out to be made in Turkey by Teklas. One of the features is that there is one brake system reservoir for two with a clutch drive.

The only question regarding the brakes arose when considering the front pads, on which there was a working mark of the cylinder - a quarter of the pressing surface extends beyond the pads. It is difficult to say whether this somehow affects the braking efficiency. While driving, we had no complaints about the braking system.

You will also have to tinker with the suspension elements during repairs. According to “foreign” patterns, the ball (produced by the BelMag Magnitogorsk plant) comes assembled with a lever. Moreover, replacing a component will require a lot of additional actions to free up space around it. By the way, according to servicemen, play of ball joints and knocking of stabilizer struts are the most frequent complaints from the first owners of Vesta.

Shock absorbers are one of the few Vesta components on which we did not see the “Aglitsky language”. The racks were produced at the Skopinsky Automotive Assembly Plant in the Ryazan region. By the way, in terms of the balance of suspension characteristics, we recognize Vesta as one of the best in the class.

We saw the only “Made in China” inscription on the windshield wiper motor from Bosch, with the logos of another automaker - the Chinese company Chery

Various plastic parts

There is already such a diversity of companies and manufacturing countries that it makes no sense to single out anyone separately, so we’ll just list them.

The air filter and its housing turned out to be from the famous German brand Mann+Hummel, and of original production. The electric fuel pump module assembly (with an Arsan pump) is Russian. The radiator expansion tank hose is from Teklas, but not from Turkey, but from Bulgaria. Washer reservoir with Renault logos, Continental washer pump, made in the Czech Republic.

With the exception of the aforementioned Czech microclimate control unit, the plastic interior parts turned out to be Russian, in particular Izhevsk. Moreover, the quality of fastening (hence the country of production) of individual small parts could be determined by touch - they were either loose or fell out at the slightest touch.

There was also a Russian approach: the plastic frame of the gear lever (Italian-Russian company AE2) that was not “shrunken” was sharpened on the inside (apparently with a file) along the edge. The side plug of the front panel (on the side of the front right door) bounced off like a spring at the first attempt to snap it off (what voltage was it installed under?).

Taking into account some other flaws in the interior assembly in the form of naked screws and gaps, it is worth saying that the interior of the Lada Vesta is generally better assembled than can be expected from most modern Ladas, but it is felt that over time, part of it will traditionally “come to life”. By the way, at first glance we liked the interior assembly of the almost entirely imported Lada XRAY more.

Some time ago, the Avtostat agency published the full list of component suppliers - there are also a dozen foreign brands that we have not mentioned. Some of them, by the way, did not coincide with the real ones - in particular, the tires on our Vesta were Pirelli, not Continental.

Lada Vesta

As we know, the design of modern Ladas is carried out by the Briton Steve Mattin, who gained fame as a stylist at the German Daimler and the Swedish Volvo. Mattin got down to business without much hesitation and in the fall of 2012 demonstrated his vision of future VAZ models. The concept called XRAY was received with a bang, and after some time it was decided to implement the ideas contained in it in future models of the domestic brand. The first-born of the new style should be Vesta. If we look again at the table given here, we can see that we need to wait for the appearance of a production car closer to the fall of next year (2016 was originally announced). But it cannot be ruled out that this August we will be able to see a pre-production copy of Vesta at the Moscow Motor Show.

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How the body is made

Let's admit: the Lada Vesta, which is attractive in our opinion, is very well assembled in terms of its bodywork. The measured gaps are everywhere at the level of a couple of millimeters. Well, the softness and silence with which the doors close are completely worthy of applause. And everything would be absolutely wonderful if we had not started studying the car from below.

In general, of course, there is no “crime”. The first thing that caught my eye was the sloppiness of the anti-corrosion treatment, in the category of “we’ll apply it here, but it’ll do just fine.” It can be seen that some areas were treated over the protective film, which was then torn off along with the protection. Moreover, in the same place it was done with completely different quality (carefully and clumsily).

An incident was discovered under the hood - at the factory, a piece of paper was attached to one of the side members with tape, apparently with an example of a color called “platinum”, in which it was necessary to paint the car from the inside. Actually, they painted this piece of paper, forgetting to tear it off - naturally, there was a stripe under it without painting.

The rear beam mounts, apparently, are not original. One of the “ears” for the bolts was left protruding into the wheel arch.

Another point is the accuracy of internal bends and connections of individual body parts. Between some of them there are considerable technological holes into which, of course, dirt, salt and road chemicals will get clogged. Considering that some of these connections have not been exposed to anticorrosive agents, they are likely to become centers of corrosion, especially in the wheel arches.

For the purity of the experiment, we looked under the bottom of the first Vesta competitor we came across - the Skoda Rapid liftback (in the database from 539,000 rubles). It has an armor-piercing shield underneath, wrapped in treatment without a single crack or stain, and even with two plastic sheets of protection on top.

The findings are mixed. The main one is that in terms of quality and level of assembly, Lada Vesta is probably the best car among the products of our automobile industry, at least in modern history. However, a large number of annoying and minor “jambs” do not yet allow our sedan to catch up with Western competitors, and at a comparable price.

The second conclusion is that calling Vesta domestic, having broken it down into spare parts, is hard to come by. Especially if you remember that even those branded components that are produced in Russia are made on imported machines, using imported raw materials.

Well, the third conclusion: you can forget about any Vesta service outside of professional service. At the dacha you can only change the brake pads and pump up the tires yourself. Apparently, this is also why car sales in the regions turned out to be worse than expected. In general, we will now keep an eye on our ward and be sure to inform you about all the joys and hardships.

Project development [edit | edit code]

The cost of developing the car was about 6.5 billion rubles. The first body of the pre-production Vesta was welded on November 5, 2014 in Izhevsk. On February 6, 2015, the first LADA Vesta body was welded and painted in Izhevsk using serial technology [4]. On September 25, 2015, a solemn ceremony took place to launch mass production of the model [5].

It was assumed that the sedan would go on sale first on November 25, 2015, then the hatchback [6], but later the plan was changed, and mass production of the station wagon and its off-road version began in 2021.

The Vesta sedan is offered to Russian buyers in three main trim levels. Initially, it was planned that the car would cost about 400 thousand rubles, but then AvtoVAZ President Bo Andersson decided to increase the cost to 500-550 thousand rubles [7]. On November 24, 2015, the final minimum price for the car was announced - 514 thousand rubles. As of December 2021, the price of a car starts from 529 thousand rubles. At the end of November 2021, the price of the car starts from 554,900 rubles.

On August 29, 2021, the head of AvtoVAZ, Nicolas More, said that the company abandoned plans to produce a hatchback due to possible intra-brand competition with the XRAY model [8]. On September 19, 2017, AvtoVAZ began accepting orders for Vesta SW and Vesta SW Cross station wagons.

On January 31, the LADA Vesta Sport appeared with a 1.8 liter engine producing 145 hp. With. This is the first Lada after 1998 worth more than 1 million rubles [ source not specified 157 days

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The release of a restyled model, Lada Vesta FL, is planned for the end of 2021 - beginning of 2021. In this configuration, Vesta will receive a completely new front panel, door cards and central floor tunnel. The interior of the car will also undergo changes - a huge multimedia system tablet will appear, with which the air conditioning unit is combined. Innovations will also affect the exterior of the car - new bumpers and radiator grille, plus a different design for the front optics and rear lights.

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