1. Ground clearance
The main and fattest plus of the Russian cross-sedan is a high ground clearance. According to the factory technical specifications, its height is 203 mm. Not every modern crossover can boast the same. High clearance is needed if you at least sometimes drive off flat asphalt. However, it is useful in large cities with their eternal construction sites, speed bumps and borders that do not comply with GOST. And now remember how they like to lift the suspension, including on sedans, in the province. So, Vesta Cross is definitely in trend.
Lada Vesta Cross has such a clearance that crossovers can envy. Yes, and the overhangs are moderate. So the geometric cross is very good. Lada Vesta Cross has such a clearance that crossovers can envy. Yes, and the overhangs are moderate. So the geometric cross is very good.
2. Design
The second noticeable plus is the appearance of the car. Even the usual Lada Vesta in many regions is still of interest. What can we say about the car with increased ground clearance, on 17-inch wheels, with a plastic body kit on the bottom of a bright red body (optional Mars color)! No tuning is needed. More elegant than in the usual West, and the interior of Cross with numerous orange accents. For the “cross” Lada series, orange instrument scales are also characteristic. Even if you choose any other of 10 body colors (for example, gray) and gray inserts in the interior, Vesta Cross will still attract attention. This is flattering to many.
The interior of this car will not let you forget about its pseudo-off-road features. Although psychologists can say that such a combination of colors is too aggressive. The interior of this car will not let you forget about its pseudo-off-road features. Although psychologists can say that such a combination of colors is too aggressive.
3. Three-volume body
Fans of sedans, of whom we have a surprisingly large number, explain their choice by the fact that in a car with a trunk separated from the passenger compartment it is quieter, warmer and there are no extraneous odors coming from the luggage compartment. You can argue with each of these statements. But we can agree. The boot volume of this sedan is the same as the wagon (under the shelf) - 480 liters, and the rear seat back also folds in parts.
The luggage compartment is 480 liters. One “but”: when loading under the lid, you will have to take into account the hinges protruding in the trunk and put things in such a way as not to wrinkle them. The luggage compartment is 480 liters. One “but”: when loading under the lid, you will have to take into account the hinges protruding in the trunk and put things in such a way as not to wrinkle them.
The sedan is also lighter than a station wagon (50 kg). And the body is tougher. This entails better handling. Most likely, and the salon will begin to creak later than in the station wagon. However, especially large items (for example, a washing machine in a package or a stove) cannot be transported in a sedan. And in the wagon you can at least try. But this is so, remark.
4. Unification
The fourth plus is unification. For most parts, assemblies, body panels, Cross is identical to the usual Vesta, and for some (body kit, interior) - to the SW Cross station wagon. The suspension is the same, with the exception of slightly shorter rear springs, bearing, in comparison with the "universal", a lower load. By the way, the sedan is more comfortable than the station wagon, not only because it is stiffer and quieter, but also because of its lower sensitivity to road bumps.
The car is maximally unified with other models of the family. It will not be difficult to find spare parts for it, and mechanics can easily cope with any malfunction. The car is maximally unified with other models of the family. It will not be difficult to find spare parts for it, and mechanics can easily cope with any malfunction.
5. Cheaper wagon
Sedans are always cheaper than generalists. Lada Vesta Cross is cheaper than the SW Cross station wagon. If you compare the extreme configuration - 32 000 rubles.
What is wrong with Lada Vesta Cross?
And now the features of the Lada Vesta Cross, which you need to get used to. And the first of them is just the price range, from 763, 900 to 859, 900 rubles. It is difficult to come to terms with the idea that a Russian car, even the latest one, is like a foreign car. However, this is so. At the same time, the Vesta Cross is more expensive than a regular Vesta sedan in a similar configuration by 53, 000 (with an engine 1.8) or 63, 000 rubles (with an engine 1.6).
Theoretically, Lada Vesta Cross, as well as SW Cross can be equipped with all-wheel drive. But then the price of the car will exceed one million. And who will buy it? Theoretically, Lada Vesta Cross, as well as SW Cross can be equipped with all-wheel drive. But then the price of the car will exceed one million. And who will buy it?
By the way, the ground clearance of the standard Lada Vesta is 178 mm and can be even higher with 17-inch wheels. And no one forbids you to put steel protection, as on Cross. What else remains? Plastic body kit on the bottom? With careful driving, you can do without it. Red inserts in the cabin and orange dials? Everything can be done, there would be a desire.
Sedan with increased ground clearance? Why not - if this is the job of automakers, not homegrown tuners? Sedan with increased ground clearance? Why not - if this is the job of automakers, not homegrown tuners?