Serial production of the dual-fuel Lada Vesta model began for the first time in 2022. In terms of exterior and interior, Lada Vesta CNG is identical to previous modifications. The only difference is in the pre-installed HBO and changed settings of the electronic engine control unit. Reviews about the Lada Vesta CNG are mixed, opinions are divided into positive and negative. However, this was expected.
Where is the cylinder located?
What's the specialty of this car? The fact is that there is no trunk, but there is a wonderful cylinder.
It contains 90 liters of methane (22 cubic meters). The trunk volume is small, I can’t say how many liters, but it’s enough for everyday life.
From the inside, after reclining the rear seat back, the tank looks like this.
This factory equipment is supplied by an Italian company, I did not delve further.
Fuel © Technical data
As evidence, an example is given of a motorist who owns a methane gas engine from the Vesta plant with a request to do at least something with the car. Reviews from Lada Vesta owners about actual consumption can be found very different, which indicate that it largely depends on the driving style of the car, its operating conditions, and the fuel used.
| Dimensions | Indicators |
| length | 4 m 41 cm |
| width | 1 m 76 cm |
| height | 1 m 49 cm |
| clearance | 17.8 cm |
| fuel tank volume | 55 l |
How to fill with gas
If you open the refueling hatch, you can see a filling neck with a Euro connector for methane and a regular gasoline cap.
Not all gas stations have adapters and Euro dispensers. For a Soviet-style gas station, I had to buy a special adapter.
It cost 2500 rubles. But there is nowhere to go, since Euro-style speakers are not available everywhere. The mileage is 60 thousand km. We bought the car in August 2022, the next maintenance is approaching.
Test drive Lada Vesta CNG - video
Advantages and disadvantages of Lada Vesta CNG
Based on test drives and reviews of Vesta CNG, we will highlight the main advantages of the model:
Let us highlight the main advantages of the model:
- reasonable price;
- the ability to work on both gas and gasoline;
- unpretentiousness to fuel quality;
- efficiency;
- attractive appearance;
- spacious salon.
The disadvantages include:
- methane gas stations are not available everywhere;
- small trunk;
- no heated steering wheel;
- the steering wheel slightly overlaps the dashboard;
- cheap interior finishing materials.
What did I do with the car
My anti-roll bar was replaced under warranty. At that time there was just a problem with them. The right front pillar was also knocking. At 15 thousand km, we checked the entire undercarriage and replaced the strut. The left pillar started knocking a little, when I go for maintenance I will sort it out.
There was a recall from AvtoVAZ to replace the software of gas equipment control units. The problems were that when switching from gasoline to gas, the engine stalled or stalled. But my car was spared this. They offered to reflash it, I agreed, there are no problems with the block.
↑ Options and prices
Visually, the modernized model cannot be distinguished from the regular Lada Vesta. The only difference is the presence of a nameplate on the trunk door. Everything else remains unchanged. The designers made no adjustments to the model.
The buyer can choose a model in the following color:
- white;
- light gray;
- garfit;
- dark gray;
- black;
- golden;
- blue;
- yellow;
- red;
- gray-blue.
There are also no obvious changes in the interior. All controls are located in the old way, there are all the necessary buttons with switches. One round button has appeared, with which you can switch from gasoline fuel to gas equipment. The presence of a diode indicator allows you to determine the presence of fuel in the cylinder.
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Perhaps over time the switch will be located on the center console, where the multimedia center is located. An indicator of the amount of fuel and its consumption can be found on the on-board computer screen.
It is expected that the Lada Vesta HBO station wagon will also enter the market very soon. This version will have plenty of trunk space. Therefore, lovers of sufficient space in the luggage compartment will also not be deprived. In addition to the station wagon, a crossover with gas equipment called Vesta SW Cross CNG will also hit the market.
Bi-fuel Vesta is already being sold at dealerships. The car, equipped in the basic version called Standart+Start, costs 609 thousand rubles. For a model in the Comfort configuration you will have to pay a little more - 629 thousand rubles. If you want to drive a car in the Lux configuration, you will have to pay from 692 thousand to 716 thousand rubles, respectively.
Riding on methane
Compared to gasoline, this car does not run on methane at all. According to the factory specifications, from 106 liters. With. 90 remains, the car really doesn’t move. Very poor acceleration and traction. After switching to gasoline, a vigorous thrust is felt.
I scoured the Internet and realized that people turn to chip tuning specialists. I found these guys who promised to reflash the electronic unit and install dual-mode firmware. One for gasoline, the other for gas. As I understand it, they want to turn off the catalyst and flash it for Euro-2. The gas settings will also be made different, they will install a hidden relay that will switch from one mode to another.
We'll see what happens, but at the moment the car is a complete vegetable.
Factory firmware
For the sake of the environment, Euro-5 firmware was installed, the car drives poorly. If you want to accelerate sharply, then after 3700 rpm gasoline is injected. Then the acceleration begins.
Why did I buy Vesta on methane?
To save on fuel. I found out from a friend that his consumption was only 80 kopecks per kilometer. This is at the time of 2022, when gas cost 12-13 rubles per cubic meter. I was very surprised, is it really such a savings? Now my consumption in the city is 1.70 rubles per kilometer.
If you drive carefully on the highway, the consumption will be 1.10 rubles. per km. If I start to “drown”, then the consumption increases. There is additional injection for gasoline. I hope for new firmware, which should bring real savings.
Chassis
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Vitaly (otzovik.com): I live in a village, small and medium-sized potholes are absorbed by the chassis quietly, without knocking in the cabin. |
| 2. | Kirill (https://zr.ru): for the first time in Lada, the chassis has been improved, it has become more practical, and there is a larger range for the stabilizers. |
| 3. | Dmitry (autobann.su): before Vesta there was Granta, so I can compare objectively. I'm happy with the purchase of the car. |
| 4. | Ivan (lada-vesta.net): the chassis is not great, but for a domestic manufacturer this is a big breakthrough. |
| 5. | Vasily (otzovik.com): the machine is not bad, the characteristics are average, enough for everyday use. |
| 6. | Nikolay (https://zr.ru): the classic design of the Lada Vesta, the chassis is no different from previous modifications. |
| 7. | Sergey (autobann.su): I won’t say anything bad, the car is good, practical, modified. |
| 8. | Vladislav (lada-vesta.net): LadaVesta, unlike Priora, Grants gives me confidence; the car is predictable on the track. |
| 9. | Mikhalych (otzovik.com): the chassis lasts a long time, stabilizers with an increased power reserve. |
| 10. | Arsen (https://zr.ru): sealing bushings from Granta are compatible with Lada Vesta, so you can save on purchases. |
| 11. | Stanislav (autobann.su): it is advisable to increase the ground clearance by 20 - 30 mm. When moving on the periphery, only a few centimeters are missing. |
| 12. | Stepan (https://forumvesta.ru): the car was designed for the city; on country roads the suspension performs poorly. |
| 13. | Dmitry (lada-vesta.net): after a year of operation there are no special comments. |
| Negative | |
| 14. | Vladimir (https://zr.ru): the development is new, but the defects are old. The chassis and suspension require improvements. |
| 15. | Georgy (otzovik.com): poor performance of the chassis on paving stones and uneven surfaces. |
| 16. | Svyatoslav (autobann.su): they did not completely copy the technology from Renault Megane, it is more perfect there. |
Review of the car
In class “B” it is one of the best, at least in terms of functionality. Of course, many will say that they should have bought a Hyundai Solaris. In August 2022, I bought a Lada Vesta CNG for 690 thousand. The difference with the regular Vesta was about 50,000 rubles at that time.
If I had bought a regular Vesta and installed gas equipment separately, I would have paid more. This service cost about 80 thousand rubles. But a factory version has appeared, you don’t have to run anywhere, you register it with the traffic police and go.
An ordinary normal car, large interior, ground clearance, handles well. I think that Solaris or Kia Rio would be worse. I'm not even talking about Logan, although the base is made on it.
Electric power steering on Lada Vesta can cause an accident
I can draw the following conclusion: the car is worthy for me, a family car. So far there are no problems. A normal car, you can buy it and not worry about it. If you look at the cost on the secondary market, it doesn’t matter to me. If you think differently, share your opinion.
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