Put on VAZ LADA Vesta CVT

9 October 2019

AVTOVAZ expands the use components of Renault-Nissan Alliance for the LADA line

AVTOVAZ launches production of the model LADA Vesta with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Thus, the implementation of the strategy of LADA brand to expand model range? Including through the issuance of models increased comfort for the driver and passengers.

The continuously variable transmission Jatco Japanese brand is widely used on models of the Alliance Renault-Nissan, and July 2019, the customers can choose the version of the LADA XRAY Cross.
By maintaining the design of the automatic transmission two-step gear sector, complementing the V-belt transmission with strong steel belt, the unit turned out to be 13% smaller and lighter than previous CVT. This design provides increased traction and is not afraid of cold, smoothly and heavy loads. In addition, strong acceleration is provided while maintaining a high acoustic comfort and fuel economy.

With a CVT under the hood of LADA Vesta first appeared 113-horsepower engine Alliance model HR-16. In the process of adapting a CVT under LADA Vesta has been applied a new calibration of the power unit, equipped with the original exhaust system, new wheel drive, upgraded powertrain mounts of the unit. Despite a range of engineering solutions to vehicle weight saved, and the ground clearance is 178 mm for the basic version and 203 mm versions Cross. The model of the family LADA Vesta with the CVT in the amount of 39 cars completed the full test cycle, taking part in road tests in a total volume of 1 000 000 kilometers, as well as in laboratory and climatic tests: Surgut, with a temperature of -47°C and Taman at 40°C.

The new gearbox significantly increases the driving comfort will be applied on the sedan and the sedan Cross, universals SW and SW Cross. In addition, for new items in the colors of the LADA Vesta, a new color – blue "diving". Detailed information on pricing and trim levels lineup Vesta with an automatic transmission will be disclosed at a later date. Follow the news on the portal www.rim3.ru