Sanctions restrictions imposed by foreign countries and difficulties with logistics make domestic “AvtoVAZ” look for ways out of the current situation. As it became known, the company is preparing to release simplified modifications of its own cars. This will also apply flagship model Lada Vesta 2023. In the past week, independent auto designers posted several renderings on the Web that show what a similar version of Vesta will look like.
Renders of a simplified Lada Vesta
As reported, the simplified Lada Vesta 2023 will appear on the market in the fall. Under the hood of the car will be a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine, the maximum output of which is 90 horsepower. This unit will be adapted to the Euro-2 environmental standard. It is worth recalling that as part of the latest modernization, 48 new components appeared immediately in the design of this motor. Some of them were provided French concern Renault. As a result, the maximum engine power increased by 3 horsepower, and the traction level increased by 3 N * m. However, some experts say that the car will receive exactly the 87-strong version. The fact is that such a unit is made of components that are produced in our country. Thus, the car will be cheaper to maintain.
In addition, it is known that the domestic model will lose some electronic systems, in particular, ABS and ESP. Another novelty will not receive previously available airbags and ERA-GLONASS. As for the reders themselves, their main feature is that the car depicted on them is presented both in the body of a cross-station wagon and in the van version (photo: quto.ru, Nikita Chuiko). In addition, the head optics of the car is made in the style of a budget Chevrolet Aveo sedan. To reduce the cost of Lada Vesta 2023, it was “shod” in standard stamped wheels. They replaced modern cast wheels. In addition, the models got unpainted plastic bumpers. According to the author of render images, the commercial version of Vesta will be presented in a three-door body. The absence of a rear row of seats will help increase the capacity of the car. Also, the domestic model will lose the stern glasses. As for the cost of such a variant of the car, it is currently not announced. This information will become known closer to the fall.
Separately, it is worth noting that a little earlier, at the very beginning of this month, photos of the flagship version of the Lada Vesta 2023 sedan appeared on the Web (photo: Avtograd news). Recall that the appearance of the car was declassified in February this year. But the interior and equipment of the car has not yet been disclosed. This happened just because of the current unstable situation in the Russian market. Judging by the pictures, the top model will be offered to buyers with a two-tone body color: the roof and exterior mirrors will be made in black. Also, the car will receive enhanced tinting and stylish “casting”.
Top version of the sedan
This version of the sedan is driven by a 1.6-liter engine, whose power reaches 113 horsepower. The model is equipped with a CVT transmission. But the main innovation of this modification is the presence of an improved seal. It completely protects the engine compartment of the machine from dirt and moisture. In the cabin of the flagship sedan, a “soft” front panel, a fully digital “tidy” and a touchscreen display of a multimedia complex installed in the manner of a tablet should appear. The entire interior will be finished with high-quality materials, including eco-leather. The list of available services should include blind spot monitoring and light sensors. It is reported that the top version of the model is already ready for its premiere. However, it is not yet clear whether she will be able to enter the series in this form.
