AvtoVAZ unveiled the Lada Vesta equipped with a 1.8-liter Evo engine paired to a CVT and delivering 122 horsepower, naming the car’s main competitors. This summary reflects coverage from a Russian news source in the reporting on the reveal.
Among the rivals for the new Lada Vesta are Chinese models including BAIC U5 Plus priced at 2.1 million rubles, Changan Alsvin at 1.75 million rubles, Omoda S5 at 2.25 million rubles, and Geely Emgrand at 2.17 million rubles. AvtoVAZ highlights the Vesta CVT as a primary selling point, noting a starting price of 1.58 million rubles which positions it competitively against these options.
The sedan stands out by offering a longer body than many rivals at 1,496 mm, and it can reach 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds. It also features a spacious trunk with a 480-liter capacity. Fuel efficiency is rated at 7.3 liters per 100 kilometers on average. Additional advantages include LED headlights for both low and high beams, a steering column with reach adjustment, and a maintenance interval of 15,000 kilometers (the Chinese rivals are quoted with a 10,000-kilometer interval).
In recent updates, AvtoVAZ announced an expansion of the Lada Vesta color palette to seven shades. Historically, Lada models were commonly finished in white Icy, black Panther, and light gray Platinum, and the new options broaden the visual choices for buyers.
Earlier reports highlighted that some of the news about this model would not be widely accessible within Russia itself, underscoring the broader international interest in the Vesta lineup and its competitive positioning in mid-size sedan segments.