Vesta owner reviews 2020 latest

Reviews from Lada Vesta owners appeared immediately after the start of sales of the car in our country. Which is not surprising, since every potential buyer wanted to test a live car and see how the Lada Vesta sedan behaves in real use. We tried to collect all the latest reviews in one article. Let's start with text reviews that immediately appeared on forums and major auto portals. Initially, we offer all positive reviews from Lada Vesta owners.

Lada Vesta reviews from real owners

“Spacious trunk, pleasant proportions, even despite the high ground clearance relative to the size of the car.”

“First I sat in the back - there was plenty of space! I move forward. The seats in Vesta are comfortable, not fancy of course, but overall not bad and nice. In general, the interior looks nice, but as usual for this class, there are one and a half buttons, a screen and a couple of knobs. However, the materials are decent and the “reading” backlight is already LED! The steering wheel is very comfortable, beautiful, pleasant to the touch, plus all the necessary buttons are on it. The gear lever is also nice. The only thing that confused me was the absence of the “P” position, i.e. You can’t do without a handbrake.”

“Beautiful car. I really liked the appearance and interior. Gorgeous face, beautiful taillights. Salon. Comfortable seats, both the driver's seat and a soft rear sofa. The panel and instruments were not particularly memorable, because it was night. I controlled the speed without difficulty, it was readable. The gear shift knob fits nicely in the hand, comfortable and beautiful. I liked it inside. Pleasant new car smell. Large, heavy doors, decent handles, close perfectly. Gorgeous trunk!”

“At first I rode as a passenger in the back seat and experienced a slight shock. The seats are just a car. With a height of 185 cm, there was probably 10-12 cm of free space in front of the knees. For B class this is a lot. The next pleasant surprise is the trunk...”

“The interior is beautiful, the panel is pleasing to the eye, the screen with markings when reversing was pleasing, but I was looking into the mirrors. Robot... I can’t say anything bad, everything is expected. The car drives quite gently, swaying on potholes. I didn’t hear any extra knocks/clunks.”

“The impressions are good. The high seating position in the cabin is unusual for a sedan. The steering wheel has a lot of functions, but the buttons are small, you need to get used to it. I liked the instrument panel. You could say it's beautiful. The quality of the plastic is quite expected, nothing new. The climate works the way you set it. I didn’t immediately understand how to be friends with the robot, at first there were only obscenities addressed to him, then in some ways I even liked it. The car surprised me with its acceleration dynamics from 70 and above. Not expected. A woman's voice is constantly whining about speeding.”

“The driving position is comfortable, visibility is 4-star, the left pillar hides pedestrians from the driver. The seat upholstery is made of a pleasant material, there is relief and style, the colors do not stain. It’s comfortable to sit in the rear seats, the backrest is tilted at a slight angle, you sit relaxed, the backrest is flat.”

“I sat in all the seats and rode around. Verdict - passable car. Nothing creaks, the cabin is quiet, nothing rattles. I had no complaints about the car. Only pleasant impressions.”

“It’s too much to write a review after a two-minute drive, but I’ll write what I liked: the appearance, the interior is spacious, it’s comfortable to sit in, the outside appearance inside is also very good.”

But in addition to the sedan, now on the market you can buy both a station wagon and its off-road modification Cross. These machines are worth talking about separately.

Chassis: squeaks, knocks

The creaking of rubber bands in the front suspension “does not affect the speed,” but is annoying. It can be treated by injecting lubricant or replacing it with a non-original one. Although owners of new cars claim that parts from the assembly line are now also quieter.

Most often they complain about knocking noises from stabilizer struts and, less often, from shock absorbers. In the first case, the original parts have become more reliable, so you can safely install original ones. And there are plenty of substitutes on sale, and they literally cost pennies. In short, there is no need to be afraid of malfunctions. It is perfectly audible when driving - a short test drive is enough to notice the extraneous sound. The shock absorbers themselves usually tap unobtrusively and with such a background they can regularly travel tens of thousands of kilometers. However, this drawback can also be used to your advantage when purchasing by bargaining for an additional discount.

Serious investments in suspension should not happen until at least 100,000 km. In terms of quality retention and service life, Vesta is inferior to the tenacious Renault on the B0 platform, but on our roads it shows very good results.

Lada Vesta SV owner reviews

First, the most popular positive reviews from owners.

Good directional stability and high ground clearance give it an advantage over some foreign economy class cars.
The car copes well with driving in mud at low speeds.
A very comfortable, roomy and practical car!
Definitely an excellent price, competitors have a good price/equipment ratio.
Comfortable seats.
Excellent spacious interior, everything is at hand.
Good handling.

Now the most popular negative reviews from owners.

Lada Vesta SV 1.6 has a constantly howling manual transmission.
Non-adjustable instrument lighting.
Rubber pipes crack quickly.
The stabilizer bushings don't last long, 10-15 thousand, and then they start to creak.
Unstable operation of the 1.6 engine at idle.
When warming up the engine shakes.
The engine is rather weak for a universal body.
Very thin metal on body panels, hood.

Brake system: consumables for pennies

It all depends on the car’s mileage, the owner’s driving style and the amount of highway use. I had two sets of original pads on the front for 40,000 - 45,000 km with fairly active driving. The discs “fit” along with the second set. It is guaranteed that you will not have to climb thousands into the rear drum mechanisms until the mileage is 120. And, most likely, more.

Starting prices for brake system consumables are tempting: pads for only 200 rubles! Such details do not inspire confidence, so it is better to fork out for something more expensive and trustworthy.

If the owner of the Vesta you liked skimped on brake system components, this could affect the car’s behavior. During a test drive, pay attention to whether the brakes squeak, whether there are jerks when braking, or whether the mechanisms jam after the brake pedal is released. Everything noted can be used when discussing the price of a car.

How much does a robot cost?

Automatic and manual transmissions The new product has two transmission options: domestic automatic and French manual. Since many tests of the car were carried out (automatic test drive video below), we can confidently talk about the pros and cons of the first and second gearboxes.

The global market has shown that the frequency of implementation of AMT in vehicles is beginning to fall, this is due to the following factors:

the mechanism operates with small and unauthorized delays, which makes the driver very nervous;
the robot switches gearbox gears quite sharply, this is noted by a large number of owners who have a colossal love for dynamic driving;
The robot does not reduce gears in a timely manner on slopes, and when driving up a mountain in reverse, it excessively “rips” the gears.

Robotic gearboxRussian designers decided to take a risk and create their own robot with five stages, relying on the following advantages:

Production is cheaper than designing a manual transmission and an automatic transmission. On the dealer market, a “robot” costs about 20,000 rubles, which is two times cheaper than an automatic transmission (automatic transmission).
The fuel consumption of a Lada Vesta automatic or robot is significantly reduced.
There is no need for frequent diagnostics and repair of the robot.
The mechanism has built-in protection against unauthorized engagement of the gear at any speed.
The automatic transmission consumes three times more oil than the Lada Vesta robotic gearbox.
During driving there is no vibration of the lever, smooth clutch is ensured even during sudden pressure on the gas pedal.

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In their development, domestic designers took into account the experience of foreign engineers and began to use German actuators (actuators), as well as French-made clutches in their transmissions. An option for clutch wear compensation is installed inside the AMT Lada Vesta. In addition, it does not need to be warmed up before starting work. An automated manual transmission weighs much less than an automatic transmission, which reduces gas mileage when driving.

If you are interested in the question of whether it is worth buying a robot, we will tell you: sign up for a TEST DRIVE, because it is free. Only by experiencing the robot’s operation yourself will you be able to understand whether it is suitable for you or not. If it doesn’t fit, then a manual transmission package is waiting for you.

AvtoVAZ says that the gearbox is suitable for everyone; AMT has 20 different switching algorithms. But this is not entirely true.

A little from myself: If you have a harsh character and you need appropriate behavior from a car, a robot is not for you. The robot is designed for calm, leisurely driving at medium speeds with smooth shifts and saving fuel and the clutch disc. And the question immediately arises of how this transmission will perform on Vesta Sport: how much the settings will be changed, whether sportiness will appear, etc.

If you want to buy a car ex-showroom, then the Robot will be 25 thousand rubles more expensive than a manual one. and that's not much. If we take the repair of the Gearbox by replacing all the elements, then the price tag will be in the region of 50-60 thousand rubles. Is this too much? No! Let's take a look at the competitors: An automatic Kia Rio and Solaris costs 300 rubles. The difference is colossal.

Body: all chipped, but not rusting

Vesta's body resists corrosion well. The quality of steel and its protection is top notch! Even chips down to bare metal remain shiny with its natural color. But the quality of painting is not the best. The hood, front bumper and fenders quickly become covered with white chipped spots. But since they don’t “bloom,” I see no reason to make a problem out of it.

Rust on a used car is a sign of poor quality repairs. At least for now, Wests are no more than 4.5–5 years old.

The chrome on the car is unstable and takes on a shameful appearance after three or four winters.

The exhaust system mounts live and do not require attention. The burnout that occurred on our car in the corrugation area is rather an exception.

Our case of corrugation burnout is rare. For the most part, graduation on Vesta does not cause any trouble.

Advantages and disadvantages of the robot on Vesta

The advantage of a robot over mechanics: convenience, because Only one leg is occupied, both hands are on the steering wheel.

The advantage of a robot over an automatic: it is more economical (What is the fuel consumption?) than a conventional automatic, you can tow a car, slipping is allowed on the roads, the dynamics of the “mechanics” are preserved.

It is also worth noting that the robot has protection against “crooked hands”. In other words, randomly switching the robot selector while driving will not cause any damage. In addition, Priora, like Vesta on a robot, can be started from a pusher, you can drag a trailer, tow a car - you just need to switch to mechanical mode.

The first robots were installed on the Lada Priora with a 1.6 liter engine producing 98 hp. But the robot has already been reprogrammed for the new 127 engine, paired with which Vesta will be produced.

When slipping during the start, for example, on snow, the AMT can engage both second and third gear.

Possible hang-ups in gear, for example, after speed bumps, the robot will not immediately engage second. In this case, you can switch to manual switching mode.

Let's start with the advantages. According to reviews of the robot on Vesta, the machine has the following undeniable advantages:

Equipped with the “Slope Start Assistant” program – even if you park or get stuck in a traffic jam on a slope, this option will help you avoid rolling back when starting. The gearbox increases speed at the start, the clutch becomes stiffer.
Increased clutch life - thanks to the soft and smooth operation of the AMT, the service life of the part will be long even with careless driving. The shift box is protected against accidental pressing of the lever: if you start shifting it chaotically, the car simply will not react.
AMT is adaptive and has 26 behavior patterns that it selects depending on the driver’s behavior. How it works? The program reads how the driver operates the gas pedal and, depending on this, switches the clutch at the right moment.
Fuel economy is hard to believe, but the robot on the Lada is really more economical than a manual or automatic transmission. Thanks to smooth switching, you can use several times less gasoline.
AMT consumes less oil than manual transmission - also a significant factor in favor of choosing a new configuration.

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Reviews of the robot box on Vesta also show the disadvantages of an automated manual box:

The absence of a parking mode makes parking more difficult; when parking, it is better to leave the control lever in manual or automatic mode to avoid rolling back.
Gear changes are jerky - between 1st and 2nd gears there is a decrease in speed, which can noticeably slow down the car.
Slow acceleration - a car with AMT takes a few seconds longer to pick up speed than a car with a manual transmission.
The inconvenience of the manual mode is that the gearbox is not designed very well, and this makes manual driving of the car less convenient.

Options

The budget status of the model, fortunately, did not affect the options installed on it. It's not about quantity (there are many), but about quality. All equipment usually works without failures. Individual glitches are possible, which are most often explained by the peculiarities of the condition of a particular machine. Thus, a radio that did not respond well to button presses could be flooded with soda. And an inadequately functioning rain sensor, it turns out, is simply “blind” behind a worn or cracked windshield.

If the windows of the Vesta you like are sweating, it means that the owner has neglected to replace the cabin filter. Even an element departing 15,000 km does not allow this. This means that the filter has not been changed for even longer.