Lada Vesta SW 1.8 (122 Hp) Automatic


Overall Rating

7.5 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.5 / 5
Value 4.5 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.2 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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 170 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.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
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.

1.8 (122 Hp) Automatic Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Provides a noticeable boost in power, making highway overtaking easier and offering a more relaxed driving experience. The automatic transmission prioritizes comfort over sporty performance.

Fuel Economy

Fuel consumption is slightly higher than the 1.6L manual, a trade-off for the increased power and convenience of the automatic gearbox.

Best Use Case: Mixed / Highway driving

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):1.8 (122 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:2015
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:122 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre:68.8 Hp/l
Torque:170 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:VAZ-21179
Engine displacement:1774
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:7 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:82 mm mm
Piston Stroke:84 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 ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Tires size185/65 R15
Wheel rims size15
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring

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