Updated Lada Vesta Debuts in 2023: Features, Prices, and Saint Petersburg Production Update

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AvtoVAZ is preparing to roll out the refreshed Lada Vesta, with sales scheduled to begin on June 9, 2023. The official communications from the brand’s press office confirm the date and outline the scope of the update for buyers across all body configurations.

Brand representatives noted that starting June 9, 2023, customers will find the new generation LADA Vesta available in every body style offered by the line. The lineup includes the classic sedan, a Cross sedan variant, a station wagon, and a Cross wagon, ensuring choices for diverse practical needs and aesthetic preferences alike.

Pricing for the updated LADA Vesta sedan starts at 1,239,900 rubles in the Comfort package featuring a 90-horsepower engine. Buyers will have options at the initial configuration stage, including engines of 90 or 106 horsepower, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The pricing and powertrain selections reflect a balanced approach between affordability and performance for the revamped model.

The base equipment list for the initial configuration covers the essentials and adds what modern buyers expect. Features include full LED lighting, dual airbags, an anti-lock braking system, a keyless engine start, power windows for all doors, electrically operated and heated exterior mirrors, climate control, and a cooled glove box. The braking system utilizes all-round disc brakes, complemented by a range of additional conveniences designed to enhance daily usability and comfort.

For customers seeking a more premium experience, the Techno package elevates the Vesta with advanced multimedia and interior enhancements. Highlights include the Lada Enjoy Vision Pro system with a 10-inch display, a digital instrument cluster, side airbags, ambient interior lighting, and 16-inch alloy wheels. The suggested retail price for a sedan equipped in this configuration is 1,564,900 rubles, reflecting a clear step up in tech features and materials for a more contemporary cabin environment.

In related production news, there is confirmation that the Lada X-Cross 5 has entered manufacturing in Saint Petersburg. The production is slated to take place at the former Nissan facility, marking a strategic evolution in the region’s automotive output. Officials indicate that, within the next couple of years, additional new models are planned to broaden the company’s local product lineup and strengthen its market presence in the region.

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