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Lada Vesta SW 1.6 (106 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
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 Overview:
Lada Vesta (SW). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada Vesta SW has not been tested by Euro NCAP. While it includes essential safety features like ABS, its overall safety performance against modern Western standards remains unverified by this specific program.
1.6 (106 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is similar to the manual 1.6L, but the automatic transmission (often an AMT) can feel sluggish and less refined, especially during gear changes.
Fuel Economy
Expect a slight increase in fuel consumption compared to the manual 1.6L, typical for an automatic variant in this segment.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional value for money in its segment
- • Practical and spacious estate body with good cargo capacity
- • High ground clearance suitable for varied road conditions
- • Robust and simple mechanics, generally easy to maintain
- • Good standard equipment for the price point
Cons:
- • Basic interior materials and design
- • Limited engine refinement and dynamic performance
- • Automatic transmission (AMT) can be unrefined and slow
- • Lack of advanced safety features compared to Western rivals
- • Not tested by Euro NCAP, leaving safety performance against international benchmarks unclear
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Vesta |
| Generation: | SW |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (106 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4410 mm mm |
| Width: | 1764 mm mm |
| Height: | 1512 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2635 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 178 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 | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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