Production and assembly of Lada Vesta SV Cross
Lada Vesta Cross is assembled in the city of Izhevsk at the LADA plant (formerly the IzhAvto plant). Many people believe that the Lada Vesta Cross is going to Togliatti, but this is not so. In 2020, the plant was renamed and is currently a subsidiary of AvtoVAZ. At the moment, in addition to the Lada Vesta Cross, the Lada Granta in the Liftback body and the Lada Vesta sedan are produced. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the plant carries out not only assembly, but also other production cycles, such as the production of body panels, stamping, painting, welding and plastic casting.
The body of the Lada Vesta Cross SV is assembled according to modern standards and using high-precision equipment. In terms of safety, Vesta Cross is not inferior to foreign brands, which was proven already in the first crash tests.
Assembly steps
After all the parts are stamped and ready, the body is assembled. Special robotic technology is used for assembly, but human intervention is not yet possible. Where the Lada Vesta Cross is assembled, a person is present at every stage of assembly.
Once the body panels are hung on the body, painting of the car begins. First, the entire body is completely dipped into a special solution, after which it is covered with soil. Next, the robot paints the entire body. In the final part, the body is sent to quality control, where all paint flaws are manually eliminated.
How the body is made
Let's admit: the Lada Vesta, which is attractive in our opinion, is very well assembled in terms of its bodywork. The measured gaps are everywhere at the level of a couple of millimeters. Well, the softness and silence with which the doors close are completely worthy of applause. And everything would be absolutely wonderful if we had not started studying the car from below.
In general, of course, there is no “crime”. The first thing that caught my eye was the sloppiness of the anti-corrosion treatment, in the category of “we’ll apply it here, but it’ll do just fine.” It can be seen that some areas were treated over the protective film, which was then torn off along with the protection. Moreover, in the same place it was done with completely different quality (carefully and clumsily).
An incident was discovered under the hood - at the factory, a piece of paper was attached to one of the side members with tape, apparently with an example of a color called “platinum”, in which it was necessary to paint the car from the inside. Actually, they painted this piece of paper, forgetting to tear it off - naturally, there was a stripe under it without painting.
The rear beam mounts, apparently, are not original. One of the “ears” for the bolts was left protruding into the wheel arch.
Another point is the accuracy of internal bends and connections of individual body parts. Between some of them there are considerable technological holes into which, of course, dirt, salt and road chemicals will get clogged. Considering that some of these connections have not been exposed to anticorrosive agents, they are likely to become centers of corrosion, especially in the wheel arches.
For the purity of the experiment, we looked under the bottom of the first Vesta competitor we came across - the Skoda Rapid liftback (in the database from 539,000 rubles). It has an armor-piercing shield underneath, wrapped in treatment without a single crack or stain, and even with two plastic sheets of protection on top.
The findings are mixed. The main one is that in terms of quality and level of assembly, Lada Vesta is probably the best car among the products of our automobile industry, at least in modern history. However, a large number of annoying and minor “jambs” do not yet allow our sedan to catch up with Western competitors, and at a comparable price.
The second conclusion is that calling Vesta domestic, having broken it down into spare parts, is hard to come by. Especially if you remember that even those branded components that are produced in Russia are made on imported machines, using imported raw materials.
Well, the third conclusion: you can forget about any Vesta service outside of professional service. At the dacha you can only change the brake pads and pump up the tires yourself. Apparently, this is also why car sales in the regions turned out to be worse than expected. In general, we will now keep an eye on our ward and be sure to inform you about all the joys and hardships.
Lada Vesta made a splash on the domestic car market. This is the first car of the European level, almost entirely created in our country. Only some of Vesta's structural elements are of foreign origin. The production of Lada Vesta was planned to be large-scale, but due to financial difficulties the plans had to be made a little more modest.
Production bases
Initially, it was assumed that the new Lada Vesta would be assembled at the main plant in Tolyatti. An assembly line was even set up, but overall it turned out to be not entirely profitable. And, this car required some cost adjustment to be made in order to prevent the price from being excessively inflated and to fall into the corridor allocated by marketers.
Therefore, it was decided that the new Lada Vesta would be produced at a ready-made test site in Izhevsk. Some parts are produced in the workshops of the main enterprise. That is, at the moment there are two fully operational production lines for the Lada Vesta car. However, one of them is currently not fully loaded.
Izhevsk
The new Lada Vesta cars on sale now are all assembled at IzhAvto. All the few copies from Togliatti were sold out in the first days after the start of sales. All further production was moved to Izhevsk for a number of reasons. Below we will look at why the new Lada Vesta began to be produced at this particular enterprise.
Throughout last year, AvtoVAZ was in a fever. Due to fluctuations in the ruble on the market, problems arose every now and then with the supply of components for various models produced at the enterprise. By the time the Lada Vesta Lada Vesta was released, the problem had worsened even more. The Lada Vesta car turned out to be somewhat more expensive than originally expected. The only option to reduce the cost was to reduce the cost of its assembly. It was in this light that the company’s management faced the question: where will the Lada Vesta be assembled?
For this purpose, they decided to adapt the production capacity of IzhAvto. At this enterprise, the screwdriver assembly of Nissan Almera and Nissan Sentra was already established. Also, the Lada Granta is produced here. By the time Lada Vesta production started, the modernization of additional workshops should have been completed.
The IzhAvto plant had several advantages. Assembly is carried out on mixed-type lines. That is, up to four different models can be assembled on one thread. That is why it turned out to be much easier to launch the Lada Vesta car here. It was only necessary to install an additional line for stamping some body parts. Everything else is produced on a common assembly line. Another distinctive feature of the Izhevsk plant is the use of manual welding. Robots are also present at the enterprise, but in general the new Lada Vesta car is welded by hand. This nuance also makes it possible to assemble models with different bodies in one workshop.
In general, the idea of AvtoVAZ managers was completely successful. New Lada Vesta cars cost less than they could cost if produced at the main plant in Tolyatti. New production facilities, recently reconstructed, were also added to the business. At the same time, practically no additional funds had to be spent on organizing the process from scratch. This allowed the company to emerge from an almost deadlock situation with decreased funding from partners from Renault-Nissan, which coincided with a decline in sales of the company's products.
Other sites
All information available about Lada Vesta at the moment indicates the presence of only one production point, which is located in Izhevsk. But car enthusiasts want to know everything about Lada Vesta. Therefore, questions often arise: where else will the new Russian car Lada Vesta be produced?
There are several assumptions about this; official representatives do not say where the Lada Vesta will be produced besides IzhAvto. Although there are several well-founded assumptions. Most likely, sooner or later part of the production will move to the Togliatti plant. It’s a matter of time, gradually the demand for the new model will increase, new modifications will appear that will finally displace the obsolete Priora from the assembly line.
In addition, there are rumors that the Lada Vesta car will be produced at other enterprises. The most likely place of production is the Republic of Chechnya. It is also possible that the new Vesta will be assembled in Kazakhstan.
ChechenAuto
Few people know, but car production in the Chechen Republic has been established since 2008. Therefore, knowledgeable people were not surprised by Ramzan Kadyrov’s statement that the launch of Lada Vesta in the republic will take place in 2020. But there is no official confirmation from AvtoVAZ managers yet. According to their statements, this issue is being coordinated. Let's take a closer look at the prospects of this endeavor. For the production of the Vesta machine, there is already a production base here. Now the Lada Priora is being produced here, which is expected to be removed from the assembly line in the very near future. Stopping the ChechenAvto plant is not very profitable from all points of view. Therefore, with a high degree of probability, the new Lada Vesta will take its place on the assembly line. According to unconfirmed reports, the first Vesta car may leave the factory gates in the fall of 2016.
Kazakhstan
The Asia-Auto plant has been assembling Russian Nivas for several years. The usual screwdriver assembly is set up here. Due to the introduction of a recycling fee in Kazakhstan, the price of a Vesta car has risen in price for residents of this country by more than two thousand dollars. Therefore, in order to increase the competitiveness of the Lada Vesta and other models produced by AvtoVAZ, it was decided to establish the assembly of cars in Kazakhstan, since the production capacity allows this. According to managers, assembly of the new Lada Vesta will begin in early summer. Therefore, residents of this Asian country will not have any problems purchasing Russian cars.
Conclusion
Auto Vesta is currently produced only at IzhAvto.
But this is far from the only site where the long-awaited new product will be assembled in the near future. At the same time, representatives of AvtoVAZ remain silent about where the assembly will take place. Apparently, the very first production facilities for the production of the model will start working in Kazakhstan. The next stage will be the already announced assembly at the ChechenAvto plant. Whether the Lada Vesta will be assembled at factories in Tolyatti and Cherkessk is anyone's guess. Lada Vesta looks more interesting and beautiful in comparison with previous models.
This article describes the Lada Vesta about the characteristics of the car and its fundamental changes in comparison with other Ladas - cars of this family. A small part of historical facts will also be touched upon.
We meet the new Lada Vesta. In 2020, the AvtoVAZ plant offered the Russian market a car that was completely new and, in fact, technologically advanced. Lada Vesta in comparison with Lada - previous models such as Lada Granta, Lada Priora, Lada Kalina, is an unconditional step forward. The level of technology and a fundamentally new design were well implemented in this car.
Where else can Lada Vesta SV Cross be assembled?
In addition to the former, the assembly of the Lada Vesta SV Cross is planned to be organized at, located in Argun. And the third, which is located in Kazakhstan in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. Lada Vesta Cross will be the first AvtoVAZ model to be produced at three plants at once in 2020.
Lada Vesta assembled?
By now, AvtoVAZ designers have suddenly often begun to amuse Russian owners with new car models. Even in the recent past, one had to bitterly regret that in their homeland there was such a poor production of cars. A new product, about which there is already a lot of discussion, is the Lada Vesta
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This machine incorporates all the best ideas of foreign analogues. The creators grow in professionalism along with their creation. “Where is Lada Vesta in the Russian Federation?” - such a question is quite appropriate among ordinary people.
How to paint the body of a Lada Vesta video
Quite a lot depends on the final assembly of any machine. After all, there are a huge number of small operations that are performed by completely different people. If a person skips some kind of operation, then the future owner can then spend a long time looking for what rattles, creaks or sparks in his car.
I’m glad that before assembling the interior, they put quite powerful noise and vibration insulation not only on the bottom and engine bulkhead, but even in the trunk and on the roof. A simple piece of additional sound insulation can provide a decent amount of comfort, especially for people who spend quite a lot of time in the car.
When did production begin, its features
In September 2020
The manufacturing process of the
Lada Vesta
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Two months later, the product is released for sale. At first, the model was seen as another failure, but today Lada Vesta is being sold in fairly large quantities, along with some foreign cars. The advantages of the car include:
- Affordable and reasonable price.
- Comfortable living conditions inside.
- Attractive appearance and sufficient capacity.
- The standard assembly now includes ESP and ABS.
- The presence of two airbags.
Final assembly sketch
They make Lada Vesta
, mostly based on the experience of foreign professionals using robotic technology, which is extremely helpful in assembling a quality product. The automaker plans to produce not only sedans, but also station wagons, as well as hatchbacks. The expanded model range will help bring us closer to the number of vehicles produced planned for 2020.
Many were interested in which one the assembly work would be carried out on. In Russia, this place will be “ChechenAvto” in the city of Argun. Ust-Kamenogorsk "BipekAvto" will also undertake the assembly of Lada Vesta . Thus, the city of Izhevsk will not remain the only representative of the assembly process of this model, capable of producing products from AvtoVAZ.
By now, AvtoVAZ designers have unexpectedly often begun to please domestic owners with new car models. Even in the recent past, we had to bitterly regret that there was such a meager production of cars in our homeland. A new product that is already being talked about a lot is the Lada Vesta. This machine incorporates all the best ideas of foreign analogues. The creators grow in professionalism along with their creation. “Where is Lada Vesta produced in the Russian Federation?” - such a question is quite appropriate among ordinary people.
When did production begin, its features
In September 2020, the manufacturing process of the Lada Vesta car began. Two months later, the product is released for sale. At first, the model was seen as another failure, but today Lada Vesta is being sold in fairly large quantities, along with some foreign cars. The advantages of the car include:
- Affordable and reasonable price.
- Comfortable living conditions inside.
- Attractive appearance and sufficient capacity.
- The standard assembly now includes ESP and ABS.
- The presence of two airbags.
The new Lada Vesta sedan is assembled and produced in Izhevsk, where the Lada Granta liftback is produced. Renault engineers helped develop the body, which was designed using the latest software. The car frame is not inferior in strength to the Ford Focus. This was proven already in the first crash tests.
Start of production and start of sales
The Lada Vesta, whose sales as a sedan exceeded all expectations, has also found many buyers in its new version. They waited for its appearance on purpose, did not buy a sedan, and now their expectations were embodied in plastic, rubber, glass and metal. Vesta sw and its cross-country version began to be produced at the Izhevsk plant at the end of June 2020, and sales started 4 months later, when the date October 25 began to show off on the calendar. On the same day, the cross version also went on sale, as previously planned, judging by information from official sources. At first there weren’t enough cars for everyone; new modifications were quickly sold out from official dealers. Most of the cars that have not yet been assembled were purchased through pre-orders. There were advertisements from resellers selling purchased new cars at a significant markup. After a couple of months, the excitement began to subside and station wagons began to appear for free sale in showrooms. For the first time, VAZ correctly calculated the marketing and released the right model at the right time? At least, previously VAZ could not even have dreamed of a significant demand for products (after the release of Vesta Cross). How long will this last? We will find out the answer in a short time, but for now all that remains is to observe the events taking place and rejoice in the success of the domestic manufacturer. In addition, not so long ago (April 10, 2018) in Kazakhstan, AvtoVAZ’s largest foreign market, sales of new “universal” Lada models started, their production was established at the Asia Auto plant in Ust-Kamenegorsk. Various configurations (similar to Russian ones, so we won’t focus on them) are already available for ordering and purchasing in 19 cities. Sales are carried out by branches.
Body assembly and painting of Lada Vesta
Assembly of the Lada Vesta body The main work on welding car parts is provided to robotic precision equipment. However, it is impossible to do without human presence here. Where the Lada Vesta is assembled, each stage of the conveyor is determined by the actions of the workers. They carefully and accurately place the part in the right place. Workers bring equipment to the areas that will be welded.
Painting, which in the past caused great indignation among buyers, now improves its quality. Working with foreign companies that produce the best mechanical engineering products, the Izhevsk automotive industry acquires new materials and technological innovations. First, the body is dipped into a bath with a specific solution, and then catapharesis soil is used. Automation handles much of the process, but regular painters are needed to get the job done where clunky machinery can't get around.
Release date of the Lada Vesta station wagon
Surprisingly as it may be, station wagon cars are slowly beginning to displace their analogues in the body style from their homes in the Russian market. The official start of sales of the Lada Vesta Cross all-terrain station wagon, together with its lower “brother,” began much later than the initially promised (after the sedan’s premiere) dates. Plans for exit were not destined to come true. Some buyers waited patiently, while others bought cars of various makes and models. Despite all the problems that arose, the launch of a new body for production became another successful step of the Russian auto giant as part of the Renault-Nissan concern.
Final assembly sketch
Lada Vesta is made, for the most part, based on the experience of foreign professionals using robotic technology, which extremely helps to assemble a high-quality product. The automaker plans to produce not only sedans, but also station wagons, as well as hatchbacks. The expanded model range will help bring us closer to the number of vehicles produced planned for 2020.
Many were interested in which one the assembly work would be carried out on. In Russia, this place will be “ChechenAvto” in the city of Argun. Ust-Kamenogorsk "BipekAvto" will also undertake the assembly of Lada Vesta on Kazakh soil. Thus, the city of Izhevsk will not remain the only representative of the assembly process of this model, capable of producing products from AvtoVAZ.
