Lada Vesta is a compact passenger car produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant since September 2015. This model is one of the best-selling cars in Russia; buyers are attracted primarily by its low cost, relative simplicity of design, inexpensive maintenance, availability of spare parts, and attractive design.
Information about the launch of the Vesta Sport modification into mass production began to appear in the press in the summer of 2018; the new model was almost immediately predicted to become the most expensive in the history of AvtoVAZ, as well as to be the flagship of the Vesta line.
What is noteworthy about this new Lada Vesta Sport 2022, what are its advantages and disadvantages, its characteristic features, will be discussed in this article.
Technical characteristics of Lada Vesta Sport
Announced two years ago, the Vesta Sport concept car is not much different from the production model. Which is surprising and unexpected, since previous models have significant differences.
The car received a forced 1.8-liter gasoline engine. The “heart” works in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission from Renault. Together, the mechanisms produce 145 horsepower, 187 Nm of torque, and a top speed of 198 km/h.
The first “hundred” is achieved in 9.6 seconds, the “maximum speed” is 198 km/h. Unfortunately, the model is not equipped with a turbocharger.
In the future, the manufacturer is considering the possibility of equipping the car with a variator from the Japanese manufacturer Jatco.
Car enthusiasts are familiar with the CVT from the Nissan model range. The transmission has proven itself well: with a long service life, available spare parts, and a budget price.
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At the same time, the CVT is designed for a quiet, moderate driving style, but not for an aggressive, sporty one.
The all-wheel drive version is completely excluded, as this will automatically increase fuel consumption and reduce dynamic performance.
Unlike previous models, 20 mm of ground clearance was taken away from Vesta Sport. It is 162 mm. The basic configuration is equipped with a rear spoiler, an original front bumper, as well as extended wheel arches and decorative door sills.
Fuel consumption is 8.5 – 9.0 liters in the combined cycle.
The manufacturer did not forget about aerodynamic performance, increasing the size of the standard wheel rims by 17 inches, installing low-profile tires, and a rear bumper with branches for exhaust pipes.
The front suspension is MacPherson type, the rear is wishbone type, independent.
In order to improve the quality of handling, the standard chassis was modified. We installed racks with increased rod stroke. The new product has strengthened steering knuckles and disc brakes with an increased diameter.
Characteristics
Main technical characteristics
The Vesta Sport model is a passenger 4-door sedan with a body length of 4.42 m, the overall width and height of the car are 1.77 and 1.48 m, respectively.
Ground clearance is 147 millimeters, which is approximately 30 mm less than the standard Vesta.
Other technical data are as follows:
- maximum number of passengers in the cabin – 5 (including the driver);
- wheel drive type – 4 x 2;
- wheelbase – 2635 mm;
- wheel track of the front/rear axle – 1528/1514 mm;
- tire size installed from the factory – 205/50 R17;
- brakes - disc type on all four wheels, with reinforced brake discs;
- power steering - electric type;
- gas tank volume – 55 liters;
- curb/maximum permissible weight – 1322/1670 kg;
- compliance with environmental standards – Euro-5;
- suspension: front – standard McPherson, rear – semi-independent, stiffer shock absorbers installed.
According to the manufacturer, the maximum speed of the Lada Vesta Sport is 193 kilometers per hour; during testing, a result of 207 km/h was achieved.
The car is capable of accelerating to “hundreds” in 9.6 seconds, the average fuel consumption according to the results of factory tests is 7.9 l/100 km. Fuel consumption per 100 km in city mode is 10.6 liters, on a country road - 6.4 liters.
It is also worth noting that the “sports” version differs from the standard by increasing the track of the front wheels by 18 mm, and the rear by 14 mm.
Wheels and braking system
Vesta Sport is equipped with new, reinforced hubs with five holes for fixation.
There are rumors that the design was copied from Renault Megane, but now this is not so important. But the 17-inch wheels on low-profile Continental tires look simply amazing.
The brake discs have been enlarged by 20 mm in diameter to improve braking performance. The air filter housing on the Lada Vesta Sport is borrowed from the sedan , identical, and interchangeable.
Exterior
The atypical shape of the front and rear bumpers is the main highlight of the new Vesta. Thanks to this, she is recognized from afar.
An “X-shaped” style runs along the entire perimeter of the body. The niches for the fog lights have become deeper, with small protrusions around the perimeter.
The final design element is a nameplate with the inscription “Sport” framed in red. It was copied from the Skoda Octavia.
On the sides you can see plastic door sill trims, the so-called “skirt”. The brand logo is applied to the surface.
The standard antenna of the radio is made in the form of a shark fin, similar to that installed on the basic versions of the SV and SV Cross.
The biggest changes affected the rear. New bumper with splitter for two exhaust pipe tips. There are pre-installed massive black ventilation inserts on the side.
The trunk lid is decorated with a small spoiler with a built-in brake light. At the bottom of the cover there is an information plate “VESTA Sport”.
The color scheme is presented in classic shades: black, blue, metallic, white, gray, Arctic, white night, yellow.
Body options: hatchback , coupe , wagon are being finalized. It is expected that in the near future they will replenish the current model range.
Interior
The interior frame is not much different from previous Lada Vesta models. Rather, the manufacturer worked on the little things rather than introducing fundamental solutions.
The steering wheel is neatly trimmed with eco-leather, red thread in the seam. The front seats have pronounced lateral support, like a real sports car.
For the first time, metal pads with rubber inserts were installed on the pedals. This prevents your foot from slipping while driving.
Bright colors were added to the dashboard, in particular red, which edged the arrows. The gear selector and handbrake lever are covered in leather.
Salon
Equipment Lada Vesta Sport
The basic version of Vesta will be packed richly. The standard equipment includes ABS and EBD, BAS and ESC, TCS and HSA options. Besides:
- Daytime Running Lights;
- PTF – fog lights;
- two airbags, one each for the passenger and driver;
- electronic engine control unit, also known as on-board computer;
- multifunction steering wheel;
- radio with 7.0-inch liquid crystal display, support for Touch Screen function, FM/AM, USB, SD card, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free, 6 speakers;
- passive cruise control;
- air conditioning system;
- light and rain sensors;
- parking sensors;
- heated mirrors and windshield;
- Rear View Camera;
- LED backlighting of mechanical buttons.
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Options
The Lada Vesta Sport modification is offered by AvtoVAZ in two trim levels:
- "Lux";
- "Lux Multimedia".
The “Luxe” option provides for the presence of various elements of passive and active safety - these are driver/front passenger airbags, EBD (brake distribution), ABS, ESP (exchange stability), ASR (anti-slip), HHC (driver hill start assistance) systems ), automatic activation of the emergency lights during emergency braking.
The passenger airbag can be disabled if desired, and there are mounts for installing an Isofix child seat. The “charge” of the car is quite good, there are options here:
- electric drives for all windows and side mirrors;
- heated mirrors and front seats;
- cruise and climate control;
- rear parking sensors;
- cooled glove compartment;
- trip computer;
- bluetooth;
- monochrome display;
- multifunction steering wheel;
- rain/light sensors;
- mp3 player with four speakers;
- security system with standard immobilizer;
- remote controlled central locking.
As of March 12, 2022, the price of Vesta Sport in the luxury version and white body is 1 million 9.9 thousand rubles, if the car has a different color, an additional payment is taken for this.
The “Lux Multimedia” modification is additionally equipped with a navigation system, two more loudspeakers, a color multimedia screen, mirrors with turn indicators, a heated windshield, and a rear view camera.
The cost of such a car increases slightly, it is equal to 1 million 45.9 thousand rubles, and you will also have to pay extra for the color.
Review of Vesta S-line and R versions
Rospatent has already registered trademarks for both of these models of the new Lada. The manufacturer plans to use an individual logo for each.
In the “S-Line” the interior has been significantly improved, spoilers, designer rims, wheels, and door sills have been installed. In a word, sports charisma.
There is little information about the "R" model. Two types of power units with a volume of 1.6 liters (140 hp), which are copied from Kalina. The second engine is 150 hp. and volume 1.8 liters. In the future, it is planned to expand the line with another 180 hp, 2.0 liter engine.
Vesta S-line
Engine and transmission
The 2022 Lada Vesta Sport is equipped with only one type of power unit – petrol ICE mod. 21179 with a volume of 1.8 l.
Technical characteristics of this motor:
- arrangement / number of cylinders - in one row / 4;
- maximum power – 145 horsepower;
- valves for 1 cylinder – 4 (16-valve);
- torque – 184 N*m (at 3600 rpm);
- fuel injection - electrically controlled, distributed;
- the type of fuel used is AI-95 gasoline.
The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with a final drive ratio of 4.2. The gearbox comes from the French automaker Renault and is cable driven.
Unlike the regular Vesta, the “sport version” is supplemented with another engine mount, which reduces vibrations during braking and acceleration; also, to improve dynamics, the size of the camshaft cams has been increased in height, greater pressure has been created in the fuel injection system, and the firmware of the control unit has been changed. ICE.
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Lada Vesta Sport will become the most powerful production Lada
AvtoVAZ structural divisions are actively working on the configuration and equipment of the Lada Vesta Sport. It is expected that the new product will receive a 1.8-liter engine, the number of horsepower will be increased from 122 to 150. The presentation is scheduled for 2022.
The standard phase shifter will be replaced with a new, modernized one. The intake-exhaust system has been improved, two new camshafts.
The ultimate goal of the engineers is to create a car more powerful than the Lada Kalina NFR, which is currently considered the most powerful in the family.
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The rear brakes will be equipped with discs whose diameter will be increased from 260 to 286 mm. The wheels will be 18 inches, and the ground clearance will be increased by 45 mm. But the seats will be left from the previous Vesta.
New Lada Vesta Sport 2022: photo and price, sedan characteristics
The long-awaited car for many fans of the domestic automobile industry has finally entered the market. We are talking about a charged sedan from AvtoVAZ - Lada Vesta Sport 2022. The new model differs from the basic version of the car in a more aggressive design, which uses a lot of decor, an improved interior with the latest developments of the brand, as well as top-end, by the standards of the Russian automobile industry, characteristics.
Unfortunately, the restyling and improvement of Vesta led to its high cost - the price of the car will start at almost a million rubles.
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Pros and cons of Lada Vesta Sport
+ Pros
- Comfort
- Controllability
- Design
- Noise insulation
- Patency
- Safety
- Dynamics
- Reliability
- Minuses
- Build quality
- Fuel consumption
- Cabin capacity
- Suspension
Reviews from Lada Vesta Sport owners
I would like 6th gear, because on the highway this is a necessary thing. In the city, 5 mortars are enough. Already the aforementioned squeaking noise when braking. I understand that even owners of cars of a higher class and in a completely different price segment face a similar problem, but damn it, AvtoVAZ =). For some reason, there is no heated rear seats, although in other Lada models it can be seen as an option. That's probably all for now.
Well, I became the owner of the long-awaited Lada Vesta Sport. Briefly about the car, steering and brakes are just fire! I’m not putting any pressure on the engine yet, as it’s just being run-in) But it feels like there’s traction from the bottom! In general, the car is fire and I don’t regret the fact that I paid more than a cartoon for it! Currently the mileage is 1,600 km)
It is at least no worse than foreign cars in a similar price segment. The suspension “swallows” road irregularities, but remains moderately stiff and comfortable. Turns - with a bang! In fact, it is very good in turns, and the lateral supports of the seats tenaciously hold the driver and do not allow him to lose control of the road.
The engine in the Vesta Sport is enough for me both for the city and for the highway! The brakes are good, they cope with adequate speed, I haven’t tried to brake to the floor from 150, I hope it won’t come to that, I’m not a racer, I mostly ride with my family. The clearance allows you to drive along curbs)) They say the box is howling, well, I don’t know, I don’t hear anything, everything works in normal mode, no louder than at the same fluence, or maybe I just didn’t listen to that extent. The suspension can be somewhat noisy, but it is energy-intensive.
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Lada Vesta Sport 2022 prices and specifications
The price of Lada Vesta Sport 2022 in Russia ranges from 1,256,900 to 1,312,900 rubles, the sedan is offered in the Luxe configuration.
| Equipment | price, rub. |
| 1.8 (145 hp) Luxe MT5 | 1 256 900 |
| 1.8 (145 hp) Luxe EnjoyPro MT5 | 1 312 900 |
* MT5 - five-speed manual transmission
Technical characteristics of Lada Vesta Sport
Body
| Body type | sedan |
| Car class | class B |
| Length / width / height, mm | 4420 / 1774 / 1478 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2635 |
| Ground clearance (ground clearance), mm | 147 |
| Trunk volume, l | 480 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1322 |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 55 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,8 |
| Power, hp | 145 |
| Torque, Nm | 184 |
| Gearbox type | Mechanics |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive unit | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 9,6 |
| Max speed, km/h | 193 |
| Fuel consumption, l | |
| - city | 10,6 |
| - track | 6,4 |
| - mixed | 7,9 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 |
Behind the wheel
The new Lada Vesta Sport is equipped with a 1.8-liter engine, boosted from 122 to 145 hp. and from 170 to 187 Nm. The engine is mated to a Renault five-speed manual transmission with cable shift mechanism. The drive shafts have been strengthened, the number of splines has increased from 24 to 29. The engine also has new camshafts with a modified profile (the cam lift has been increased), plus the pressure in the fuel system has been increased, and the valve timing adjustment system has been reconfigured. A test drive of the car showed that under ideal conditions, it accelerates to 60 mph in 9.6 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 200 km per hour.
Video test drive of the new Lada Vesta Sport
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Appearance
Of course, the design of the new Lada Vesta Sport 2022 is the strongest point of the car. The new body differs from the regular Vesta with very aggressive body kits, a lot of relief, wheels and optics.
The front part of the car differs least from the starting version of the sedan. She is still the same short and low, but a decent amount of aggression comes from her. This is facilitated by the new hood, which has a large recess in the center and slightly protruding side parts. As before, the radiator grille here takes the shape of the letter “X”. On top of it you can find the largest cutout, which provides air access to the engine compartment. This cutout ends on both sides with aggressive headlights, positioned at an angle and filled with halogens or xenon.
As for the body kit, there are also plenty of interesting elements. In the center there is another huge cutout that improves the cooling of the engine compartment. Also, the side parts were not left without bars. In the extended configuration, they also include built-in fog signals. Naturally, the body is decorated to the maximum with all sorts of relief.
The most formidable part here is the rear of the car. The short but tall trunk boasts a slightly angled lid, equipped with a spoiler lip for better aerodynamics. Next are slightly inclined rectangular headlights, as well as the embossed main part of the door. What attracts the most attention is the body kit, which takes up almost a third of the entire bumper area. Here you can find massive air intakes located on the sides, a diffuser with another false mesh and a metal insert with two huge exhaust pipes located at different edges.
Salon
Autoreview
In the interior design of the Lada Vesta Sport 2022, one of the key elements is the “red ribbon” running along the perimeter of the body. Red accents, designed to emphasize the sporty character of the new version, are also present in the interior. Red Alcantara inserts with X-graphics are made on the front seats, the main upholstery of which is eco-leather with a “carbon” texture and red stitching. In addition, the inscription “Vesta Sport” is embroidered on the backs of the seats below the headrests. This is not visible in the photo, but... The steering wheel, manual gearbox and parking brake handle are also trimmed in black eco-leather.
The instrument panel of the new product has an exclusive design and backlighting in red, the air ducts received a black glossy coating, which is repeated on the door handles, while the door and front panels have carbon-look decorative inserts. The ceiling and pillars of the car are upholstered in black material.
In the center of the dashboard there is always a huge multimedia system monitor, from which almost all the functionality of the car is configured. Next to it you can see neat air ducts framed with black glossy elements. A little lower is a modest console, which includes climate control washers.
The tunnel, unfortunately, is not luxurious. It turned out to be very thin and short. The designers managed to place here such elements as cup holders, an undisguised organizer for things, a gearbox control knob, buttons for activating heated seats and an armrest, which, like in the previous Vesta, is equipped with a regular or cooled glove compartment.
All seats in the car have undergone significant modifications. All of them will be finished with higher quality fabrics and even artificial leather. Also, the front seats now have pronounced lateral support and excellent headrests, the tilt of which can be adjusted to suit you. The seats located in the front also boast a heating system, installed in any configuration, and electrical position adjustments in several directions. The back row has become more spacious and comfortable. Here you can also find heating, but in an expanded version, an armrest with holes for glasses and an adjustable backrest.
Photos of the new Lada Vesta Sport 2021
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Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Vasily: Vesta in its basic configuration has proven itself on the positive side; few people complain about the quality. It's a pity that the same cannot be said about the Lada Granta. I am sure that the new models will be much better than the previous ones. |
| 2. | Dmitry: I am proud of the domestic manufacturer. Cars in an affordable price segment, a wide selection of spare parts. Breakdowns happen, it’s no secret, but they can be easily fixed on your own. |
| 3. | Kirill: my car is six months old, I bought it from scratch at the dealership. Apart from replacing consumables, I did not make any investments. Our people have finally learned how to make cars. Lada Vesta - my recommendations for motorists. |
| 4. | Gennady: new models of the domestic brand are good, both in price and in quality. Prices are affordable for families with an average budget. The assembly is several times better than Grants, Kalinas, Largus. |
| 5. | Vladislav: I’ve been actively using the car for a year, I have no complaints, all the mechanisms work properly. I believe that the most important thing for a car is systematic care and maintenance. |
| 6. | Konstantin: my positive review of the Lada Vesta, I purchased the model a year ago. During this time I only changed the oil and filled up with fuel. |
| 7. | Vladimir: I thought for a long time about what to buy, my comrades convinced me to take a domestic manufacturer. I'm happy with the solution, no complaints. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Victor: despite the small breakthrough of the Russian manufacturer, the quality of workmanship remained at the same level. The basic Lada models are generally meager, no bells and whistles, you have to buy everything yourself. |
| 2. | Vasily: I thought about buying a Vesta, but my friends dissuaded me from buying a Renault Logan. I'm happy with the choice, no comments. |
| 3. | Dmitry: after a year of active use, the car begins to crumble. I have already visited a service station twice unscheduled for diagnostics and repairs. |
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