The fact that the Lada Vesta sedan, which is preparing for mass production, will receive a long-wheelbase version, information began to appear on the Internet quite a long time ago, even before the official presentation was scheduled. On social networks they even began to call it Lada Vesta VIP, but later the car received the official name Vesta Signature.
Later, the very first photos of the Lada Vesta Signature, a very real car, were published. Interestingly, Bo Andersson himself allegedly had no idea about its existence. According to the former head of AvtoVAZA, it follows that he proposed to engineers to implement something similar many times, but he did not expect that they would decide to do it.
The interior uses genuine leather in black and gray shades, as well as Alcantara. Quality and prestige are emphasized by the elegant chrome finish and the comfortable and wide armrest.
Characteristics of the extended Lada Vesta Signatur
For now, there are quite a few details other than the same photos of the Lada Vesta Signature. It is known that the car’s wheelbase has increased to 2885 mm (+ 250 mm), the total length of the car has reached 4660 mm. The amount of legroom for rear passengers has increased by only 200 mm - because the rear seat has been moved 50 mm forward so that riders are not disturbed by the sloping roof (the distance from the seat to the ceiling has increased by 15 mm).
The rear door opening and the door itself have been enlarged, making it much more convenient to get in and out. By the way, the door is so-called pillarless - without additional slats in the window opening. To do this, we had to invent a complicated mechanism for lifting the large glass.
There is no photo of the Vesta Signature interior, however, according to insiders, the interior is made in a richer finish than that found in the standard model (outdated information, see photo of the interior below).
It is noteworthy that last year at AvtoVAZ a number of extended versions of the Lada Largus VIP versions were produced focusing exclusively on the top management of the enterprise (including Bo Andersson himself driving one of them). The main difference between these cars was a modified interior, additional plastic elements, as well as a two-liter engine with a power of 135 hp. It is not yet clear whether the extended Lada Vesta Signature will be equipped with an improved engine, and there is no talk about the start of putting such a modification on the assembly line; it is only reported that 10 copies of the car are planned to be produced in 2021.
The only copy of the Lada Vesta Signature (signature - signature, autograph) existing today is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter engine producing 106 hp. and a robotic gearbox (this is Bu Andersson’s personal copy). If they decide to put the car on wide sale, it is quite possible that it will be equipped with a new 1.8 liter engine. Updated: in June 2021, AvtoVAZ released a second copy (the first was painted black, the second brown) and provided it to the government of the Samara region for tests. Moreover, the new car received a number of improvements, such as hidden windshield washer nozzles under the hood, a fin antenna like a BMW, and the gas tank flap can now be opened from the passenger compartment.
Does Lada Vesta Signature have a future?
Most likely there is. The car already has a well-tested base in the form of a stock Lada Vesta. This sedan has already fallen in love with Russians and is beginning its advance both to the West and to the East. AvtoVAZ has created an excellent basis for the production of new inexpensive models, this is confirmed by numerous positive reviews from car owners. As you know, the basic equipment of Vesta costs from 514 thousand rubles. The maximum configuration costs 658 thousand. The cars are equipped with two 1.6 liter engines and a power of 106 to 114 hp. With. The updated models will be equipped with an engine of AvtoVAZ’s own production, which has a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 123 hp. With. Transmissions include a five-speed manual transmission and an AMT robot.
A domestic limousine could become another impetus that gradually promotes the products of the Tolyatti plant to the coveted European markets. If officials start switching from foreign models to Russian ones, then the manufacturer will not need better advertising.
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To sum it up...
Having examined this car in more detail, we can conclude that the AvtoVAZ plant did a pretty good job and produced such a business-class car. Of course, this model will not be put into mass production in the near future, but if this happened, then Signatur would not be inferior to foreign brands of the same class.
The technical characteristics of the car are ideal for driving, both in the city and on the highway. The interior is quite spacious, soft and comfortable, and also looks very solid.
Let's hope that the AvtoVAZ plant will not stop producing the Lada Vesta Signature, and in the very near future will be able to please us with new models, no less modern and high-quality than the one reviewed in this article, put into mass production.
Multimedia and options LADA Vesta
I would like to pay special attention to the optional characteristics of the Lada Vesta. Depending on the configuration, the buyer can purchase a “Winter Package”: heated front and rear seats, steering wheel and windshield. Optionally, the car can be equipped with light and rain sensors, cruise control, and a limiter. The dashboard is interesting and informative. The best part is that the on-board computer is decorated in white, which displays all the information necessary for the driver: speed, fuel level in the tank, mileage and much more. In the basic Classic version, the car does not have air conditioning; it appears only in the Classic Start. The Comfort package already has a climate system installed, that is, 1-zone climate control. Lada Vesta has the following systems to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers: ABS and ESP. Depending on the configuration, the car may be equipped with a multimedia system, 4-inch or 7-inch multimedia. The 4-inch system already has an SD card, Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectors.
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What can you say about the acoustic component? The car may be prepared for connecting an audio system, or it may have 4 or 6 speakers installed.
The new Lada Vesta sedan is comfortable, roomy and economical. The silhouette of the car, designed in a single “X” concept, is harmonious and recognizable.
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The limousine based on Lada Vesta was named
The Lada Vesta modification with an extended body is called Signature. According to the official Lada Vesta club, the car was developed by a team of employees from the Scientific and Technical Center and the AvtoVAZ design center. The wheelbase of the car was lengthened by 250 mm compared to the regular version of the sedan. As a result, the car received an additional 200 mm of free legroom for rear passengers. In addition, expensive materials were used to decorate the interior of the new product. A 1.6-liter gasoline engine is installed under the hood of the car. The engine power is 106 horsepower. The unit works in conjunction with the AMT automated transmission.
The president of the company, Bo Andersson, first announced the new modification of the Lada Vesta on October 27. “I always push engineers to do a little more, but sometimes even they surprise me. Like last Monday, when I was shown something I didn't even know existed. This is a Lada Vesta VIP with a body extended by 25 centimeters,” the top manager previously said.
Serial production of Vesta began on September 25 at the IzhAvto plant. The exact price for the car has not yet been announced. At the launch ceremony, AvtoVAZ President Bo Andersson announced only the price range - from 495,000 to 600,000 rubles. Full price lists will be revealed on the sales start date – November 25th. By the end of the year, about 6,000 cars will be assembled, of which 5,000 will go on sale. If the machine is popular, annual production could reach up to 100,000 machines.
Until the end of 2015, Vesta will be produced and sold only with Russian 16-valve 1.6-liter engines with a capacity of 106 horsepower. The power unit will be paired either with a French-made manual transmission or with a “robot” of its own production.
Representatives of AvtoVAZ have not yet disclosed the vehicle’s configuration. But, according to preliminary data, the basic version of the new product will receive 15-inch wheels, an electric trunk lid lock with control from the cabin, air conditioning, exterior mirrors with side turn indicators and the ERA-GLONASS system. The driver will also have access to automatic door locking while driving and automatic door unlocking and collision warning lights, ABS, EBD, hill start assist, stability control, traction control and electric power steering.
Prices and configurations vesta signature
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There is no official price tag for the Lada Vesta Singatur, but most likely the basic version will cost about a million rubles, and then the price will increase due to the wishes of a particular customer. The base already includes leather trim around the perimeter, LED foglights, heated rear seats, original 17-inch alloy wheels, and chrome door moldings.
So far, the armrest for VIP passengers has cup holders, USB connectors, an ashtray with a cigarette lighter, and buttons for controlling heated rear seats. But it is quite possible that the functionality will be expanded. You can display control of the climate control system and multimedia system on the same armrest. The body color can be additionally ordered, but for now the base color consists of black “Panther 672” (plus dark brown metallic Angokor 246).
Interior
The interior of the elongated Lada Vesta looks very presentable and expensive. In front of the cabin, there is a wide dashboard with nondescript protrusions and bulges. On both sides of the dashboard there are openings for the heater and air conditioner. The instrument panel is made in a modern style. It contains three compartments, symmetrically located inside a special cutout. In the very left compartment there is a tachometer, in the middle is a speedometer, and on the right is a fuel and engine coolant temperature gauge.
In the middle of the dashboard, there is an installed sound system with an LCD screen. A large number of buttons that allow you to adjust the sound in the cabin as you please. To the right of the radio, under the dashboard, there is a spacious glove compartment, the lid of which is made in the form of a pattern that emphasizes the overall style of the interior.
The steering wheel of the Lada vesta signature car rotates quite softly, due to the installed electric booster. On the steering wheel itself, there are a large number of buttons responsible for adjusting the steering wheel, allowing it to go up and down, as well as move left and right.
The main materials of the interior trim are leather, plastic and chrome. The seats of this model are made of soft, high-quality leather. The connecting seams are practically invisible. The rear seat is divided into two separate places, between which there is a stand with built-in cup holders. Each seat is equipped with seat belts.
The door cards are made in strict black and have original chrome inserts. The rest of the interior is black, with a few shades of grey. That is, from the inside the Lada Vesta Signatur car looks completely business class.
Options and prices
The Lada Vesta 2021 sedan has a new body configuration and photo prices have not yet become public. But for now you can see how much the cars that are already in dealer showrooms cost.
The “base” is called Classic and is offered only with a 106-horsepower engine and a “handle”. The price tag is 630 thousand rubles, with air conditioning – 37 thousand more, and with a “reno engine” and a CVT – 752 thousand.
- two airbags;
- stabilization system;
- DRL;
- electric windows at the front;
- heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors.
The Comfort modification is 698 thousand, with a 1.8-horsepower engine - 733 thousand, and with a Renault engine and continuously variable transmission - 783 thousand rubles.
- 12-volt outlet at rear;
- rear electric windows;
- “glove compartment” with cooling;
- rear parking sensors;
- multifunction steering wheel;
- cruise control with the ability to limit speed;
- “music” with a monochrome 4.3-inch screen and many functions, including “blue tooth” and the ability to insert a memory card;
- exterior mirrors painted in body color.
The “winter” package increases the price by 36 thousand rubles.
- electric heating of the windshield and steering wheel, which is made of leather;
- heating of the front seats not by one, but by three positions;
- "foglights";
- alloy 16-inch wheels.
The price of Lada Vesta 2021 with the Multimedia package is 44 thousand more expensive than similar cars without such a package.
- warm leather steering wheel;
- rear camera;
- As the name suggests, it’s a multimedia system. The screen is seven-inch and has navigation.
Next is the Lux version for 760/795/845 thousand rubles. For the Multimedia package they ask “from above” 41 thousand.
- side airbags;
- three rear headrests, not two;
- partial faux leather trim;
- automatic light switching on;
- eyeglass case;
- “atmospheric” interior lighting;
- additional lighting of entry and exit points at the front;
- light and rain sensors;
- automatic microclimate maintenance;
- light alloy wheels.
Another package called Prestige is also available for Lux. It is installed in addition to the Multimedia kit, for 22 thousand rubles.
- heated rear sofa;
- rear tinting;
- USB connector on the back.
At the top of the scale is a performance with the pathetic name Exclusive. Price tag – 855/890/940 thousand rubles.
- “foglights” with the ability to illuminate turns;
- fabric rugs;
- pads on the pedals;
- spoiler and exhaust pipe attachment;
- special design of alloy wheels.
Additional payment for body color – 12 thousand. In addition, there is a station wagon (from 707 thousand), cross-country modifications (at least 777 and 814 thousand), as well as a “sports” Vesta for 43 million or even 79 thousand.
Thus, the price of the Lada Vesta 2021 sedan in the new body photo is expected to start at approximately 700 thousand rubles.
Exterior
At the first glance at this model, it immediately becomes clear that the updated Lada Vesta is nothing more than a continuation of the new series of X-RAY cars. This is evidenced by several characteristic features. The first is the radiator grille, made in the form of a large letter “X”, and the second – looking at the car from the side, you can see that its streamlining is made in such a way as to create a pattern, also in the form of the letter “X”.
Externally, the car looks quite solid and aggressive. The front bumper has two chrome inserts that emphasize its representative style. Also, the front bumper has built-in fog lights. The head optics also look quite modern and are a one-piece headlamp.
In the extended version - Lada vesta signature, the rear door is noticeably lengthened. Initially, this idea was made in order to give the car the appearance of a limousine. The spacious, wide rear window fits perfectly into the overall design of the car and looks quite representative.
From the rear, this car has a rather aggressive appearance, which is achieved due to the neon dimensions of the rear lighting, made in the form of halves of the letter “X”. In the middle of the trunk lid, in chrome letters, the name of the car is stamped - LADA. The rear bumper is made strictly, and without any excesses.
Another feature of the updated version, called Signature, is the presence of factory titanium wheels made in the style of a 5-pointed star, each face of which is divided into two neat parts. This style gives maximum aggressiveness and solidity.
Expected technical parameters and price
As for the technical parameters with which the extended version will be equipped, little is known at this stage. AvtoVAZ engineers modified the car's suspension, adapting it to the increased weight of a longer sedan. The concept version of the Lada Vesta Signature was equipped with an ordinary power unit from the Vesta line. This engine has a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 106 horsepower.
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But such a long car is unlikely to be equipped with only a 1.6 liter engine. Most likely, the Signature will be produced with units with a volume of 1.8–2 liters. The concept car's gearbox was automated automatic (AMT). This unit allows you to select the type of transmission control: automatic or manual. In the future, VAZ intends to produce a long version with a manual transmission.
The impressions from what Vesta saw at the exhibition, which it was decided to lengthen, are unforgettable. By designing such cars, AvtoVAZ reaches a new level every year, and this makes the domestic brand more and more popular.
Interior of LADA Vesta
Let's talk a little about the interior of the Lada Vesta. The front instrument panel, door card and glove compartment are covered in hard plastic. The manufacturer claims that after the car has been in use for a long time, this plastic remains in good quality and does not creak. Depending on the configuration, power windows can be installed on all doors. The glove compartment is quite deep, has a smooth opening and cooling.
The front seats are quite comfortable, however, they do not have lateral support, and the seat cushion is short. The passenger seat in all trim levels has adjustments only forward-backward and backrest. The driver's side has additional height adjustment (up and down). With the front seat pushed back as far as possible, a passenger 190 cm tall can stretch his legs completely forward. The seat trim can be made of fabric, ECO leather or a combination. The interior color can be gray, black, gray-black, dark gray, brown and so on. The steering wheel is trimmed with ECO leather, can be adjusted in four directions and has an electric booster. An armrest can be installed as an additional option.
Due to the fact that the wheel arches do not cover the rear row seats and the good wheelbase, getting into the second row of seats is not difficult at all. The seats are quite comfortable. The small space between the passenger's head and the roof of the car, as well as the presence of a central tunnel, causes discomfort when moving, especially for those passengers who are 190 cm tall. Lada Vesta is considered the widest car in its class, which allows three passengers to easily fit in the back row of seats . Depending on the configuration, for the comfort of rear passengers, an armrest with cup holders, heated seats, and Isofix mounts are offered.
Depending on the configuration, the Lada Vesta can be equipped with two airbags (front) or four (two front and front side). Based on the results of the crash test, the car was awarded 4 stars.
The rear of the car can be equipped with parking sensors and a rear view camera with dynamic markings. Thanks to the springs installed on the side of the luggage compartment, you can adjust the level with which force the trunk lid will rise and fall. You can open the luggage compartment using a button located directly on the lid itself. The rear seats fold out in a ratio of 40 to 60, however, not flush with the floor. Trunk dimensions: volume – 480 liters; height – 55 cm; width in the wheel arch area – 105 cm; width in the area in front of the wheel arches – 140 cm; opening width – 100 cm; opening height – 44 cm; depth – 90 cm, with rear seats folded – 176 cm; diagonal – 220 cm. The luggage space is covered entirely with felt fabric and has good sound insulation. There is also a backlight inside and a spare wheel on a stamped disk.
