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Lada Vesta Signature
Lada Vesta Signature
Vesta's base is increased by 250 mm, and the rear door is just as long
Long autograph
— Please do not dirty the salon. Immediately after you the car will go to Mr. Andersson!
In the best corporate traditions, the president of AVTOVAZ became a regular passenger of the “limousine” based on Vesta. Driving cars from your own factory is a sign of good manners at all times and in all countries. But until the long Vesta is handed over to the “owner”, we will take a ride on it!
Lada Vesta Signature - review, concept, price
AvtoVAZ is not going to rest on its success with the Vesta family of cars and is already developing the premium Lada Vesta.
The model was called Signature, its first copies appeared in 2021, but mass production has not yet been established. The trunk is very large, the length of the wheelbase has increased by 25 cm in relation to the West sedan, and the seats in the cabin have been moved by 20 cm for greater passenger comfort. Using original plastic parts, completely new interior trim, chrome elements, two USB ports, cup holders, heated rear seats. Each car will have exclusively individual interior trim to order.
Vesta is preferred for its behavior on the road and for the chassis of the car. In theory, lengthening the car should lead to greater stabilization of the car on the road. The engine is planned to be installed 1.8 l, 122 hp.
In terms of vehicle equipment, the suspension has not changed much. Additional sound insulation work has been done, the floor, roof, and wheel arches have been glued. Seating in the original chairs will also be carried out in different configurations, at the request of the customer.
The main task of the engineers was to remain a budget brand, make the car longer and remain more affordable. The rear seats are equipped with armrests, the interior is comfortable, with soft suspension, and there is a lot of space for the convenience of rear passengers.
The plump steering wheel, made by professionals in a Togliatti studio, is made of Alcantara leather, you can order any interior color, and it is also heated. The seats are also leather with lateral support. It feels like the car has become taller, more comfortable and more stable in motion. Very simple solutions related to the use of different colored materials used in interior decoration. The suspension behaves very well.
The sedan has an extended wheelbase, is equipped with an antenna in the form of a shark fin, an additional trunk button has appeared, and the gas filler flap has the function of opening from the passenger compartment. Breathable doors, also trimmed with perforated leather. The driver's seat retains the same appearance as in the base car. The overall driving feel is effortless and will be available with both automatic and manual transmissions.
A good opportunity to occupy the segment for the sale of premium cars, to which the Lada Vesta Signature can be safely classified. Value for money very competitive quality.
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Lada Vesta Signature.
The two rear seats are separated by a console-armrest. Heating, cup holders, and USB connectors are provided. Lada Vesta Signature. The two rear seats are separated by a console-armrest. Heating, cup holders, and USB connectors are provided.
What is a limousine without good sound insulation! The Autograph is quieter than a standard sedan. Modified for a longer, heavier car with larger diameter wheels and suspension. Vesta Signature is shod with light alloy wheels with tires measuring 205/50 R17.
The power unit is still standard: VAZ-21129 engine with a power of 106 hp. and a five-speed robotic gearbox. If things go well, then the new 1.8‑liter engine, which we have already talked about, will take root under the hood (ЗР, 2021, No. 1).
Longer, higher, softer
Appearance Lada Vesta Signature
Presenters Sergey Stillavin and Rustam Vakhidov met the new domestic limousine at the site of the Togliatti plant. Looking at the car from the front, no differences are visible. Before your eyes is the most typical Lada Vesta. How much everything changes if you walk around the side of the car. It is immediately noticeable that the car has gained in length. The body dimensions of the stock LADA VESTA sedan are: 4410, 1764 and 1497 in millimeters. Which corresponds to length, width and height. The car for important people has lengthened by 25 cm. Photos will serve well for comparison.
This is especially evident in the rear doors, which allow you to easily enter the car. The height of the car has increased by approximately 15 cm. According to the manufacturers, the wheelbase has undergone virtually no changes, except perhaps in length. On a production Vesta it is 2635. An additional ten centimeters should give the car a smoother ride.
AvtoVAZ gave the innovation a catchy name – Signature. Translated from English it means “signature”. Now on the back of the car you can easily distinguish the original inscription, which distinguishes this car from its counterparts.
Apparently, this refers to the importance of the passengers in the cabin of a Russian limousine. Teams from AvtoVAZ Design Center and STC participated in the design of the exterior. The work was led by the company's chief designer, Steve Mattin.
Seventeen-inch alloy wheels were chosen for the executive car, which look quite decent on the elongated body. The trunk has become much more spacious. Exact data has not yet been reported, but visually, it has increased in volume by one and a half times.
Galvanization will probably be applied to the body. As for color, most likely, as expected, preference will be given to black.
According to AvtoVAZ, the production of LADA VESTA Signature does not require any special restructuring of the enterprise’s capacities. Assembly is carried out on the same assembly line as serial sedans.
Particular attention should be paid to new technologies that make it possible to stamp parts of a new car in small batches. It is assumed that the VIP model of Lada will be produced exclusively to order. About 10 cars of this class are planned for production in 2021.
The fact that standard equipment is used to produce cars makes it possible to reduce the costs of producing a new class of car. Therefore, don’t increase the cost too much. When asked how much this model costs, company representatives answer that prices for Lada Vesta Signature will range from 1 million rubles. up to 1.2.
Only for very important people
Looking at the back row of the new Vesta model, it immediately becomes clear that the car is intended for important people. There's more than enough space. The back row has received an additional 20 cm, which allows you to freely stretch your legs without worrying about interference. In the version presented in Tolyatti, Signachure has two rear seats with comfortable headrests. Between them there is a solid armrest, on which an ashtray and two USB connectors are conveniently located. A nice addition are the individual seat heating buttons. The huge windows of the rear doors are easily controlled using keys.
The salon received an excellent finish. Expensive plastic and real chrome inserts are visible all around. Genuine leather pleasantly envelops the body. As for the finishing colors, they will be made at the request of the customer.
The same applies to the back row of seats. In the simplest configuration, standard three seats are assumed. They can be replaced with a spacious sofa or have the ability to fold out.
A nice innovation is the leather steering wheel, which has become thicker. Those who have driven American cars are familiar with the feeling that occurs when holding a fancy steering wheel.
The increased height affects the driver's comfortable position. Even in the lowest position, the adjustable seat allows you to freely observe the road.
In general, the impression of the car is excellent.
Driving performance of Lada Vesta Signature
As expected, the longer car performed well on the track. The presented model has a standard Ladovsky engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 106 hp. With. Automatic transmission - AMT was selected as the transmission. According to calculations by AvtoVAZ management, in the future LADA VESTA VIP will be equipped with 1.8 liter engines, and maybe even with a larger volume.
The car has good sound insulation, which allows you to completely hide not only the sound of the running engine, but also the noise from the studded seventeen-inch wheels.
It should be noted that the ride is smooth, which makes it possible to overcome bumps and holes on domestic roads without interference. There is simply no need for special cross-country ability for a car of this class. The ground clearance of 178 mm, standard for the production Vesta, is slightly increased due to the large wheels.
Specifications
The designers gave an unequivocal answer as to what the assembly of the car would be like in terms of technical characteristics and power. The extended version of the new Vesta will have a 1.8-liter VAZ engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower - for better acceleration of the car, which has become much heavier. The gearbox in this configuration, apparently, will be taken from the “Lux” configuration for the standard Lada Vesta - the five-speed “robot” adopted from Renault showed itself excellently in all the tests carried out.
In addition to a decent power unit, Signature will probably have many other functionally useful devices and add-ons, but the manufacturer decided to keep silent about them. Be that as it may, even from the information known to the public, it is clear that the Lada Vesta Signature really deserves close attention and high praise.
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Lada Vesta Signature
Back in 2015, the Lada Vesta Signature sedan announced itself in the form of rumors and fragmentary information about the visual appearance and technical characteristics of the prototype model. The concept immediately showed that the development was not intended for a wide range of users. Having abandoned the VIP element in the model name, the designers, however, demonstrated the high class of the unit in every detail.
The executive sedan is designed for comfort. The model received enhanced technical characteristics due to an increase in dimensions and, as a consequence, body weight. The exclusivity of the model is given by the fact that the production of cars to order implies the possibility of individual adjustment of the car’s interior according to the wishes of the customer.
First official demonstration
In May 2021, the second Lada Vesta Signature went to be tested in real conditions. The car was manufactured by order of the government of the Samara region. Where is the prototype, you ask. The regular passenger of the first Signature, as most expected, was supposed to be the president of AvtoVAZ (at that time) - Boo Anderson.
However, the car officially appeared before the audience at the Moscow Motor Show 2016 only in September, in company with numerous Lada Vesta brothers:
- Cross Concept;
- SW Cross Concept;
- Sport;
- 1.8 AMT Exclusive;
- CNG Taxi (modification that allows the use of two types of fuel) and others.
Many observers noted that this year AvtoVAZ presented the largest stand in its entire history with the maximum number of exhibits: nineteen on the stand, including six concepts. Lada Vesta Signatur stood out among the presented models. Enhanced technical characteristics and performance in a VIP format could not go unnoticed.
The design approach is felt both in the design of the car’s interior and in its appearance. The extended modification received a unique executive interior: two comfortable armchairs instead of a rear seat sofa, as well as additional “luxury” functions.
Specifications
It’s worth starting with the main feature of the Lada Vesta Signature. The VIP version has grown in length by 25 cm. At the same time, the overall dimensions have reached the following values.
| Indicators | Options |
| Length | 4660 mm |
| Width | 1764 mm |
| Height | 1497 mm |
| Wheel spacing | 2885 mm |
The increase in dimensions immediately affected both the external appearance and the internal contents of the car. The passenger part has increased by 20 cm in length. To maintain the classic appearance of the tailgate without adding an additional pillar to the window structure, engineers had to develop a unique mechanism for lifting the larger, heavier glass. It is worth noting that the rear axle, having taken on the increased load, received reinforcement. The increase in the length of the interior did not in any way affect the size of the luggage compartment, it is still 480 liters. And the rear seats, which extend slightly deeper into the cabin, do not fold down to increase the luggage compartment. But, remembering the direct purpose of the model - transportation, as a rule, of political figures, the need to think through the placement of large luggage disappears.
Lada Vesta Signature hides a powerful 1.8 l 140 hp engine under the hood. With. The increased wheel radius of 17 inches with original wheels hides not only a technical, but also a design move. The radio antenna located at the rear of the roof also represents a decorative element, visually reminiscent of a shark fin.
The glass washers were hidden under the edge of the hood, which improved the appearance of the car. The fuel filler flap and trunk can now be opened from the passenger compartment.
Visual appearance of Lada Vesta Signature
Based on the classic Lada Vesta, the VIP sedan is visually very similar to the above. The face and rear are practically indistinguishable from the base model, the gaze stops only at the original nameplate (car logo).
However, once you evaluate the car from the side, the increased length of the rear door immediately catches your eye. The proportions of the car's interior have changed accordingly. The increase in the interior made it possible to expand the legroom for passengers by 20 cm, and the ceiling height also rose by 1.5 cm. Two VIP passenger seats are separated by a massive armrest with cup holders, USB connectors and an individual lampshade.
The comfort elements offered by the Lada Vesta Signature now apply not only to passengers, but also to the driver’s side:
- Heated seats (front + rear seats).
- Two-zone split climate control (driver's + passenger's side).
The interior upholstery is made of genuine leather, the ceiling is trimmed with Alcantara (artificial suede). Chrome inserts emphasize the representative design. When assembling a car, the technical characteristics are, of course, determined in advance, but it is possible to make adjustments to the interior at the request of the customer. In particular, this primarily concerns the choice of acoustics.
The Russian auto industry has never offered such an exclusive before. The model has not yet been announced for a wide range of users, and there are not even any statements about the possible arrival of cars in regular showrooms. But in any case, a model offering such parameters cannot be endowed with a modest price tag.
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The official presentation of the long-base version of the Lada Vesta Signature to the general public took place back in August 2021 as part of the international Moscow Motor Show. The new version of the big Vesta has been developed in a modernized VIP class design.
It is truly equipped with sophisticated equipment designed for maximum comfort for passengers and the driver.
The main feature of this car is that it is an exclusive product intended for assembly in a limited edition. Therefore, how much demand this luxury model will have and whether it will go into production is still unknown.
How does the long version of Vesta differ from a regular sedan?
Despite the almost complete external similarity with the standard Vesta, the Signature body looks organic and respectable due to its length and volume. The new product received an enlarged rear door opening, seventeen-inch alloy wheels of an original design, and good sound insulation.
Due to the lengthening, the legroom for passengers sitting in the rear seats has increased by 200 mm. The rear seats moved slightly forward allowed VIPs to sit more comfortably without their heads reaching the roof that lowers at the back.
Vesta Signature dimensions are:
- total length – 4660 mm;
- width is the same – 1764 mm;
- height within – 1497 mm;
- The wheelbase was 2885 mm.
As for the weight of the updated Lada Vesta Signature model, it has become slightly larger compared to a regular sedan and amounted to 1210 kilograms. The carrying capacity remains the same - 487 kg. Despite the increase in the body, the dimensions of the luggage compartment remained the same - 480 liters, which did not prevent it from becoming the most spacious in this class. In the new Vesta, connecting a trailer became impossible.
To improve the car's maneuverability in confined spaces and ensure its response when changing trajectory, the steering rack was shortened and the speed was reduced to 2.8. The suspension of the heavier new model has also been strengthened.
The increased wheelbase allowed the car to feel good on the roads and travel comfortably over long distances.
Cabin equipment and interior
The interior of Vesta Signatur in a gray and black combination looks expensive and presentable. For the interior trim, materials such as high-quality leather, chrome and plastic were chosen. Alcontara was used as the ceiling upholstery. The seams on the leather seats are almost invisible.
The layout of the rear seats is made in the form of comfortable individual seats, which are separated by a stand with built-in cup holders. The increased space between the seats has a beneficial effect on the comfortable position of passengers.
There are seat belts at each seat. The car is equipped with 2-zone climate control. Customers can choose the color of the leather and the shape of the seats if they wish.
In the front part of the cabin there is a dashboard with subtle bulges and protrusions. In its middle part there is a professional speaker system with a large set of buttons and an LCD screen.
Under the dashboard on the right there is a practical glove box, the lid of which harmoniously fits into the overall style of the cabin. The leather-wrapped steering wheel rotates comfortably and smoothly thanks to the installed electric power steering. A large set of buttons located on the steering wheel itself is responsible for adjusting the steering wheel.
For the convenience of VIP passengers, additional options are provided: lighting in the ceiling, USB connectors, power windows, heated rear row seats. They are adjusted and turned on using buttons located on the armrest, and there are a number of other amenities.
The air conditioner, divided into several climate zones, can operate in different configurations for two rows.
Specifications
The Vesta Signature is equipped with two powertrain options and many engineering solutions aimed at reducing mechanical losses and vibrations.
The car is equipped with a 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 106 hp. With. A 1.8 liter engine is also available, which produces 122 hp. s, (90 kW, 170 Nm) and more suitable for an increased base up to 2885 mm. The new Vesta 1.8 with AMT for VIP passengers accelerates to hundreds in 13.7 seconds, the average fuel consumption per 100 km is no more than 8 liters.
This model is equipped only with a 5-speed robotic automatic transmission, configured for comfortable, almost imperceptible gear shifting, which proved to be excellent during the tests.
Basically, the technical characteristics of the Lada Signature remained practically the same as those of its donor. In addition to a decent power plant, the VIP-assembled model has many other functionally useful devices and options.
We can conclude that the AvtoVAZ developers tried their best and produced a decent business class car. If, with the participation of the state, it is possible to put this model into mass production in the near future, then the Lada Vesta Signature will not be inferior to foreign cars in this segment.
Externally, the executive class car looks solid, its technical characteristics are suitable for comfortable driving in various conditions, both on the highway and in the city. In the spacious and soft interior, the driver and passengers do not feel tired even when traveling long distances.
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