The "Vesta" came the updated "robot"

8 May 2018

Transmission AMT was faster and got new modes

Automated transmission is one of the biggest questions of the owners in the "West". Motorists complain about the jerks when shifting, sluggish response and lack of timeliness "robot". However, AVTOVAZ periodically updates software and adds new features. For example, now the domestic dealers brand new brochure, "Updated automated mechanical transmission (AMT 2.0) for cars Lada Vesta engine 1.8 production 19.02.2018".

If you believe the portal Lada.online information, the new version of "robot" stood on the conveyor in February. However, don't expect that under the name of AMT 2.0 hiding a fundamentally new transmission: based on the information in the booklet, only the engineers modified the software. However, it is not in the last turn depends on the work of a robotic box.

So, AMT 2.0 boasts three key innovations. First, switching from first to second and from second to third gear has been reduced by 30 %. This aspect helped the optimization of the algorithm enable the servos regardless of engine speed.

Secondly, the updated version of "robot" appeared the so-called "creeping" mode. This means that the consumer capabilities of the automated transmission has become even closer to the traditional "automatic". In selector lever position A or M, the car will glide forward if you release the brake pedal. At the same time, it will roll back in mode R.

Thirdly, AMT 2.0 boasts a "winter" mode. It makes for a more confident driving the car on skolka the coating due to the beginning of the movement with the second gear. This requires about to start the engine, press the brake pedal and select the gear M2.

Some owners vest a month ago, noted that in their new cars appeared on the "creeping" mode. At the same time, the manufacturer does not give a clear comment as to whether all machines purchased from now on are equipped with so-called updated "robot."

There is also no reliable information about possible upgrades to the West past issue. Official representatives of "AVTOVAZ" said that the change of firmware AMT in General is possible, but you will need "convert" engine. Allegedly for making this not clear activity, you can go to the dealer, but even in the case of positive outcome, the owner will have the warranty voided.