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Lada Vesta SW Cross 1.6 (106 Hp)
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Lada Vesta:
The Lada Vesta is a compact car produced by the Russian car company AvtoVAZ since 2015. It was presented in August 2014 during the Moscow International Automobile Salon and went into mass production on 25 September 2015 in Izhevsk.
Bo Andersson, President and CEO of AvtoVAZ, was responsible for improving overall operations and quality at AvtoVAZ, enabling the Lada Vesta – AvtoVAZ' first completely new platform in several years – to launch on-time and with the highest crash safety rating in its class....(Read more on Wikipedia)
SW Cross Overview:
Lada Vesta (SW Cross). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.7 l/100km). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.6 s). The top speed reaches 178 km/h. A vehicle that combines characteristics of SUVs and hatchbacks for versatility. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (106 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for city driving, but can feel strained during highway overtakes or when fully loaded.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its class, making it a cost-effective option for daily commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High ground clearance for varied terrain
- • Practical and spacious wagon body style
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Simple, robust mechanics for ease of maintenance
- • Good fuel tank capacity for longer trips
Cons:
- • Modest engine performance, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Interior quality and refinement can feel basic compared to rivals
- • Brand perception and resale value in some markets
- • Limited advanced safety and driver-assist features
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Vesta: 2015 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Vesta |
| Generation: | SW Cross |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (106 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Crossover |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 106 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VAZ-21129 [Same engine] More details about the engine VAZ-21129 |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 178 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Max. weight: | 1730 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 825 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 900 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4424 mm mm [14mm more] |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Height: | 1537 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2635 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1524 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 927 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 203 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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