Lada Vesta Cross Sedan, the model that will put the Russian brand back on the map

When we think of Lada, we remember those cars from the former USSR that were sold in our country and which, despite their strong image, seemed to have come out of a time tunnel. But the Russian company has renewed itself and has started to regain its place in the market of its home country with new proposals. Adapted, of course, to modern times and designed to make us forget the image it had a few decades ago.

The Lada Vesta Cross Sedan is the crossover version of the saloon that has been on the market for some time and seeks to carve out a niche in a type of vehicle that is not very common. Aesthetically, it keeps the look of the saloon, although it has been modified so that it can also be a car suited to driving on terrain more demanding than traditional roads. That off-road spirit gives it a more dynamic image, with distinctive elements so that the potential buyer knows what kind of vehicle they are getting.

This new version of the Lada Vesta has greater ground clearance, at 203 mm. This will allow it to drive off-road with greater ease and prevent difficult terrain from posing a challenge for the car. The wheel arches feature plastic cladding that extends along the sides, giving a skirt-like look that enhances the silhouette of the crossover. The front, with the “X” shape that has become popular thanks to the brand, is also present on this model.

To round off the sportier and more dynamic look of the car, 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels have been fitted. To offer every possibility across the range, Lada has also presented the Lada Vesta SW Cross, which uses the estate body so that those who need more space can have a variant that suits their requirements.

The engine line-up consists of two four-cylinder petrol engines. The first unit is 1.6 litres and delivers 106 CV, while the second has a capacity of 1.8 litres, raising output to 122 CV. Lada is currently part of Renault, so the equipment the French brand offers in its Russian subsidiary is on a par with the rest of its range. For now, customers in Kazakhstan can already reserve the estate version, and it will gradually spread to other countries within Russia’s sphere of influence. We don’t expect it here, at least for now, but it wouldn’t be a bad thing, would it?