Lada Vesta 2017–2022 car dimensions: 4424 mm long, 1785 mm wide and 1537 mm high. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The Luxe grade brings climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors, heated front seats, heated windscreen and multifunction steering wheel as standard. A 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with navigation arrives via the Multimedia package, along with a reversing camera that shows dynamic guidelines. Later cars in the run add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the EnjoY units. early ones stay with the basic monochrome audio or WinCE touchscreen without phone mirroring. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot or lane-keep systems appear in the published lists.
Boot space measures 480 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 825 litres when they fold. A double floor and organiser help keep smaller items tidy.
Braked towing capacity is 900 kg and unbraked 600 kg. Payload sits around 400 kg once the kerb weight of roughly 1300-1350 kg is subtracted from the 1730 kg gross figure.
The Cross suspension is raised for 203 mm ground clearance and uses stiffer springs and dampers suited to rougher roads and light work duties. No heavy-duty cooling pack is listed.
The cabin feels spacious for the class with good headroom and a practical layout. Front seats offer solid side support, height and lumbar adjustment for the driver, plus three-stage heating as standard in Luxe. Climate control keeps the interior even, while the cooled glovebox and rear USB/12V sockets add everyday ease. Orange contrast stitching and inserts give the Cross a brighter feel than plain Vesta models. Soft-touch surfaces on the dash and door armrests improve the touch quality.
Runs on AI-92 petrol, mixed consumption 7.5–7.9 l/100 km depending on engine.
Fuel tank holds 55 litres.
Service interval every 15 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
ARCAP crash test scored 11.7 points / 3 stars.
Standard safety: 4 airbags, ABS, EBD, BAS, ESC, TCS, HSA, ISOFIX, ERA-GLONASS.
The Vesta SW Cross Luxe uses either the 1.6-litre 106 hp or 1.8-litre 122 hp petrol engines, both happy on regular 92-octane fuel. Official mixed-cycle figures sit between 7.5 and 7.9 litres per 100 km, with a 55-litre tank giving a useful range for long trips. Real-world numbers stay close when driven gently.
Factory service is set at 15 000 km or one year. Oil and filter changes form the core of every visit. cabin and air filters follow the same schedule. Timing belt on the 1.6 and 1.8 engines is due at 90 000 km. Brake fluid every 45 000 km keeps the system fresh.
Safety kit in Luxe is complete for the segment: dual front and side airbags, full ESC suite with traction control and hill-start assist, three rear headrests and ISOFIX anchors. The body scored three ARCAP stars in independent testing, solid protection for vital areas though floor integrity took a hit under load.
Living with the car is straightforward. Parts are widely available and inexpensive, body zinc-coated with extra underbody protection. Regular oil changes and timely filter swaps keep the engines reliable past 100 000 km with minimal drama.
Length 4424 mm, Width 1785 mm, Height 1537 mm, Wheelbase 2635 mm (Vesta 2017–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, LADA specification sheet “Технические характеристики, LADA Vesta SW Cross”, 8 February 2021, The same 4424/1785/1537 mm line is in the LADA Vesta owner’s manual of 6 February 2018.