Lada Updates The Vespa Sport With Automatic A/C And Telematics System

In March 2023, AvtoVAZ restarted production of the updated Lada Vesta, whose optically more aggressive Sportline version was added to the lineup eight months later. The top version with the addition of Sport arrived on the production line at the end of February this year, and the company from Togliatti is already announcing updates.

Of course, the updates apply to both body versions—sedan and wagon SW. Prices remain unchanged and start at 2,352,000 rubles (24,080 euros) for the sedan, or 2,522,000 rubles for the SW (25,820 euros).

Along with other members of the Vesta family, the Sport version received an air conditioner that maintains a preset temperature in the cabin. Climate control system settings are adjusted using rotary knobs located in the center console. Potential symbols indicate temperature, airflow direction, and fan speed. Climate control settings are also displayed on the 10-inch vertical touchscreen of the Lada EnjoY Vision Pro infotainment system.

Another new feature for Lada Vesta Sport sedans and station wagons is the Lada Connect Start telematics system. Now owners can monitor the car’s status remotely using a smartphone connected to the system. The service enables remote monitoring of fuel level, vehicle location, engine temperature, and battery charge. The app also shows if the engine is running and if the doors and trunk are locked.

As previously announced by the press service of the largest Russian car manufacturer, the cracked sedan and station wagon were developed using the experience of the engineering department of Lada Sport, gained in various disciplines of motor sports. Sport versions have a different braking system and a stiffer sports suspension with revised springs and shock absorbers. The wheel track has been extended, and the ground clearance has been reduced by 13 mm (to 158 mm).

The Lada Vesta Sport sedan and station wagon are equipped with an upgraded 1.8-liter Evo gasoline engine, the maximum power of which has been increased to 147 hp and the torque to 184 Nm. In sports versions, this engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Vesta Sport has a maximum speed of 195 km/h, while Vesta SW Sport reaches 192 km/h. The sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds, while the station wagon needs 9.9 seconds.

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