Compared with previous Vesta generations, the price delta for the new Lada Vesta equipped with a CVT is anticipated to be in the vicinity of roughly 100,000 to 150,000 rubles higher. This forecast, shared with Rossiyskaya Gazeta, draws on comments from Sergei Tsyganov, who leads the press service at the analytics firm Avtostat, Azat Timerhanov, and a columnist for the automotive portal Drom.
When set against the cost of the older Vesta variant, the premium for the Renault-Nissan Alliance engine paired with a Jatco CVT sits at about 50,000 rubles. Timerhanov warned that predicting the price impact for the 1.8 Evo engine with an automatic transmission is challenging at the moment, and he did not expect the increase to surpass 100,000 rubles. He also pointed out that today the most affordable and popular Lada Vesta configurations with a manual gearbox are typically priced around 1.5 to 2 million rubles. Timerhanov believes the primary competitors to the Vesta and Vesta Cross sedans with CVT will include the BAIC U5 Plus, Changan Alsvin, Geely Emgrand, Kaiyi E5, and Omoda S5.
Sergey Tsyganov argues that the Lada Vesta with the new powertrain will carry at least a 150,000-ruble premium, positioning it against models such as the Changan Alsvin and Kaiyi E5 in terms of price and value.
Earlier reports indicated that AvtoVAZ has begun producing Lada Vesta units with a 1.8-liter engine paired to a continuously variable transmission. The company has not released a full schedule for sales start dates, available configurations, or pricing details. Nonetheless, officials conveyed that the first batch of two-pedal vehicles featuring the new engine rolled off the assembly line in Tolyatti, signaling the start of a broader market rollout.
Automotive analyst Rakitin offered insights into the reliability and practical performance of the new Lada Vesta CVT, examining maintenance expectations and long-term durability. The analysis considers real-world driving conditions and common CVT-related maintenance scenarios encountered in the region.
In related news, recent statements from the Chinese manufacturer Chery have indicated that the EQ7 would begin selling in Russia, a move that could shape the competitive landscape for compact sedans equipped with CVT powertrains and the corresponding pricing strategies.