Unlike its predecessors, the Vesta platform is completely original, and not an improved modification of the VAZ G8. The manufacturer announced this at the model development stages.

IN this moment, when the first “Vestas” had already rolled off the assembly line and went on all kinds of test drives automotive experts, you can consider the features of its chassis in more detail.

The last adjustments and tests that the Lada Vesta suspension underwent took place this winter at the Spanish IDIADA test site, after which the car acquired the optimal combination of comfort, handling and safety. As a result, we have the opportunity to evaluate the results of the work of automotive professionals.

Front suspension Lada Vesta

This part of the suspension is completely different from other front-wheel drive Lada models. It is radically different from all cars produced by the AVTOVAZ concern.

The main feature is the absence of the usual suspension braces, which the designers replaced with full-fledged levers with a ball pin. The Lada Vesta suspension is attached to the subframe using reinforced rubber-metal hinges. The type of struts is the classic MacPherson strut, common on foreign cars.

Vesta's front suspension is independent. Its main elements:

Shock absorber struts (gas-filled, double-sided)
Barrel shaped coil springs
Suspension arms
Stabilizer lateral stability

In addition, the Vesta suspension is mounted on a subframe, on which the engine mount extension rests. The remaining two motor mounting points are located on the side members. Having looked at the photo of the Lada Vesta suspension, you can see that the levers are L-shaped and differ from the familiar “figure-of-eight” lever.

Their advantage is that they have a castor of 5 degrees and are able to withstand both longitudinal and lateral loads. This extends the service life of parts and improves driving comfort. In addition to this, the manufacturers used new steering knuckles, which significantly improved the car's maneuverability and handling.

Rear suspension

The Lada Vesta rear suspension, which was originally planned as an independent multi-link, has a semi-independent torsion beam, which is also used in other front-wheel drive Lada models.

At the last moment, engineers decided to reduce the cost of the car and installed this design on Vesta.

The rear suspension of the Lada Vesta consists of the following parts:

Double-acting gas-filled shock absorbers
Trailing arms
Helical barrel springs

The rear suspension arms are elastically connected to each other using a transverse beam and a stabilizer bar. This type of suspension is called semi-independent, with linked arms. Served as a basis for Lada Vesta pendant with Renault car Zoo. The developers slightly changed its dimensions, lengthening the beam, and thoroughly redesigned the structure. The car's shock absorbers were placed in the arches, and the springs were placed under the side members.

Suspension test in real conditions

Innovations have significantly improved the car's handling. The main difference between the suspension is the excellent combination of comfort, maneuverability and safety. The car responds perfectly to all the driver’s movements and allows for maximum mutual understanding.

Moving along a straight road, the driver clearly feels the zero position of the steering wheel, and during turns, he can fully control the entry trajectory. At the same time, during braking, increasing speed and other maneuvers, no shocks are felt in the steering wheel as it was in previous models VAZ.

When the road is rough, vibrations from the body are absolutely not transmitted to the steering wheel. It fits well in your hands and does not break out of your hands even with strong shaking. This ensures safety and confidence when driving, which is proven by numerous test drives of the new car.

The suspension of any car is not the last component. And given domestic roads, the car suspension becomes one of the main criteria when choosing a car. AvtoVAZ engineers took into account the wishes of motorists and the peculiarities of domestic roads when designing the suspension of the Lada Vesta car. And since Vesta, this is perfect new development domestic engineers, then Lada suspension Vesta is not similar to any that were previously used on domestic cars.

If you ask the designers what kind of suspension is on the Lada Vesta, the answer will be unequivocal - new.

Front suspension Lada Vesta

In the car's operating instructions, the manufacturer indicates that the front suspension of the Lada Vesta is independent and equipped with shock absorber struts (gas-filled). They are hydraulic, with a double-acting telescopic design. These struts consist of shock absorbers and coil springs (barrel-shaped), and the suspension kit, in addition to them, includes lower wishbones and anti-roll bars, this entire structure is mounted on a subframe.

The originality of the Lada Vesta suspension is due to a completely new approach to the problem of driving on domestic roads and creating a competitive car. Engineers tried to implement the most optimal technical solutions in the front suspension of the car.

A subframe was added, on which the motor support points (two) were located. It was decided to leave the MacPherson struts, since they are considered the most popular in the world. But main feature of the new “West” suspension, the designers believe that, in contrast to the longitudinal extension of the “eight” and its wishbone, the manufacturer began to install an L-shaped lever with a caster angle of 5°. It bears all the main loads (longitudinal as well as transverse).

This decision helped to significantly improve the handling characteristics of the Lada Vesta. This was also facilitated by the fact that the engineers installed structurally new steering knuckles on the front suspension. Suspension arm Lada Vesta I only benefited from this.

All these engineering innovations have led to excellent results:

• Driving on straight sections of roads has become noticeably more confident, and steering sensitivity has increased significantly. It has now become much easier to determine what position the front wheels are in;
• When cornering, when you “play” with the brake or gas pedal, you no longer feel wobbling, shaking, etc. Previous Lada car models were “sinful” of this;
• If, when cornering, you encounter a washboard-type section or worse, vibrations are almost not felt, and the steering wheel does not jump out of your hands.

Rear suspension Lada Vesta

If we turn again to technical documentation car received from the manufacturer, then you can read that the rear suspension of Vesta is a suspension with telescopic shock absorbers (hydraulic), which are filled with gas and have a double-acting action.

The suspension design is complete trailing arms, which are elastically connected by a transverse beam. For additional reliability, the anti-roll bar acts as a mount. Coil barrel springs add to the integrity of the entire structure.

The rear semi-independent suspension, in which the arms are linked, is designed using already proven technology taken from the Renault Zoo (with electric drive). It was, of course, greatly modified and enlarged, but it served as the basis.

AvtoVAZ designers managed to surprise not only domestic car owners, but also some designers. The suspension of the Lada Vesta turned out to be modern, reliable, comfortable, and at the same time simple. Tests have shown that Vesta with this suspension is a soft, comfortable, modern and maneuverable car with informative controls. It was a worthy competitor to cars of famous brands.

But, like any pendant, this one also has its own weak sides and breakdowns.

The most common Vesta suspension failures

If Lada Vesta suspension is knocking, then the reason, first of all, must be sought in the shock absorbers; they are the ones that most often cause such sounds. If you decide to check the integrity of the shock absorbers yourself, then hurry to do this immediately after stopping so that the liquid in them does not have time to cool. Rock the car good shock absorber will not allow the body to make more than 2-3 vibrations.

Another reason for “incomprehensible” knocking noises may be wheel bearing play. To check the play, you need to hang the wheel and shake it from side to side. If the wheel play is large, then it is time to change the bearing.

The creaking of the Lada Vesta suspension may mean a lack of lubrication in the supports or bushings of the strut. Such sounds can be caused by poor lubrication of the shock absorber mounting. This must be remembered so as not to disassemble half of the suspension in search of a squeak.

Owners who often use Vesta on dirt roads, you often hear a creaking noise that comes from the rear suspension. Most quickly it is caused by foreign objects (small stones, etc.) getting between brake pads and disk.

How can you determine what kind of suspension for Lada Vesta, reliable or not? Only time will tell, because the car is quite new and still quite “untested”. Accurate conclusions can only be drawn after many years of operation. In the meantime, one thing can be said with confidence - the suspension is decent, and allows you to fully experience the advantages of the Lada Vesta car.

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In previous AvtoVAZ developments chassis It is the most vulnerable spot car. In the new Lada Vesta, the developers undertake to eliminate this problem. As the test results showed, indeed, the chassis of the Lada Vesta has undergone significant changes and improvements.

The new car has two completely new components added:

• Stretcher;
• L-shaped arms.

Subframe – power unit, which serves as protection and increases the strength level of the body. Installing such a component helps:

• Significantly improved safety levels;
• Increased driving comfort;
• Increasing body rigidity.

Some main parts of the Lada Vesta chassis are mounted on the subframe: the steering rack, the main suspension components and the engine. The location of these units differs significantly from previous models.

The L-shaped levers on the Lada Vesta are analogues of the saber-shaped levers that are present on the Priora and Kalina models. Such levers have a triangular shape, which has the highest degree of rigidity among other geometric shapes. The components of the levers are made of high quality steel, and the steering knuckles are made of cast iron. The development has significant similarities with Renault, despite this, employees domestic plant claim that they are the authors of the L-shaped levers on the Lada Vesta.

Restaling rear suspension of Lada Vesta

The rear suspension of the Lada Vesta was borrowed from Renault Nissan in order to reduce the overall financial costs of production. The rear suspension on the car is a transverse beam with spaced springs and drum brakes. The experts chose the drum type due to its low cost and long-term operation components. In civilian driving modes, drum brakes are not inferior in technical properties disk In addition, in Lada Vesta the drum brakes are additionally protected from possible ingress of dirt and dust. The original rear suspension can last for about 120-150 thousand kilometers without any deformation.

The main differences in the structure of the front suspension of the Lada Vesta in comparison with previous VAZ models

The front suspension is installed on the Lada Vesta subframe. This placement increases rigidity, improves handling and minimizes noise and vibration. To improve handling, the steering rack was installed at the bottom. This action made it possible to influence the rotation of the wheels by the hubs. AvtoVAZ developers chose the path of unification: electric version The power steering was placed on the steering column, that is, it is not built into the steering mechanism, like in previous Lada models. The anti-roll bar has also undergone re-staling. At the moment it has a completely different look and additionally long racks have been added to it.

Wheelbase of Lada Vesta for any type of road surface

The wheelbase of the Lada Vesta sedan is 2570 mm. Front track and rear wheels slightly different: front – 1495 mm, rear – 1502 mm. As for the ground clearance of the Lada Vesta, it varies significantly depending on the body type:

• Sedan – 178 mm;
• Hatchback – 180 mm;
• Station wagon – 190 mm.

Given that permissible load ground clearance sedan will be 170 mm. The wheels of the Lada Vesta are practically no different from the previous development - Priora. Such specifications allow unimpeded movement on country roads, which is especially important for residents of rural settlements.

“Robot” as a gearbox on Lada Vesta

Depending on the configuration, manual transmission and robotic transmission (AMT) were chosen as the gearbox on the Lada Vesta. This transmission combines the operating principles of an automatic transmission and a manual transmission. The main aspect in choosing this option is high reliability in operation and a long service life, when compared with a conventional automatic transmission. The basis of the AMT is the traditional VAZ manual transmission; the “robot” was created jointly with German specialists from the ZF company. As tests of the Lada Vesta have shown, with a box of this type it is more difficult to move on an inclined road.

The production considered the possibility of installing a recoil mode, but in the future it was abandoned due to low efficiency. A unique development in the Lada Vesta is the presence of a special sensor that reacts to overheating of the unit. Both automatic and manual transmissions lack this function. Based on test results, it is known that such a transmission is ideally suited for domestic roads. With it you can move around both the city and the highway without any problems. In addition, some components were replaced with better ones. If we compare a “robot” with an automatic transmission, then the first is significantly lower in cost than the second, but at the same time in functionality and technical capabilities is in no way inferior.

The price for Lada Vesta in 2016 ranges from 514 to 650 thousand rubles, it all depends on the type of body and its configuration. Before purchasing, you can familiarize yourself in detail with the internal structure of the cabin and the appearance of the Lada Vesta in photos and videos.

The hype around the new product has not yet died down domestic auto industry- Lada Vesta SV Cross station wagon, but there is not much on the Internet yet technical information about the new product. In particular, the Lada Vesta SV Cross suspension is on our agenda today.

So many questions about the suspension of the new product arise due to the fact that the suspension design of the Vesta Cross has radically changed compared to its predecessors. At AvtoVAZ it was decided not to follow the old path and not to modernize the obsolete suspension, which had previously been installed on Samaras and Prioras. Instead it was developed new model, which is now installed on the entire Lada Vesta family. In particular, for the Lada Vesta Sedan, the Vesta SV station wagon and the all-terrain version of the Vesta Cross SV.

Why was the new Lada Vesta SV Cross suspension needed?

Firstly, old model The VAZ suspension is outdated as in technically, and morally. Yes, it was easier and cheaper to assemble a new station wagon suspension using old components, reconfigure it and put it into production. But all car critics would again smash such a decision to smithereens in their reviews and reviews.

Secondly, the new product was made almost from scratch, so new solutions were needed for a more comfortable ride and precise handling. For this purpose, it was decided to develop our own model. Yes, most of the components and solutions in the suspension were copied from foreign cars. But the VAZ people deliberately went this route. Why reinvent the wheel? It is much simpler and more correct to take the best from foreign cars and implement it in your car.

Thirdly, the machine is designed to new platform And ready-made solutions AvtoVAZ would no longer be suitable.

What's the end result? But the end result is a completely tolerable suspension, which is in no way inferior in terms of dynamics, handling and comfort. foreign analogues. Almost all car critics and experts talk about this. Yes, many components and assemblies were borrowed from Renault, but this is not so important. After all, at the end we received a high-quality and reliable product at an adequate price. And in principle, we shouldn’t care what kind of car the parts are from. And now critics will not be able to argue at all that the suspension design has not changed since the days of the G8.

The front suspension design has undergone a number of changes compared to its front-wheel drive predecessors. Just compare how the suspension has changed:

Firstly, a subframe appeared on Vesta. This is the most important change, since previously no Russian car He was absent. The appearance of a subframe means that the factory thought not only about the technical part, but also about the overall ride comfort. The subframe itself allows you to avoid attaching power units and chassis to the body, and therefore provide additional comfort and improve handling.

Secondly, a new anti-roll bar was used. This added a little controllability, but also allowed the load to be evenly distributed along the entire axle.

Thirdly, the stabilizer is now attached to the shock absorbers using links, which are struts with articulated ends. Previously, “eggs” with rubber bushings. The use of ball ends allows you to improve the car's handling when cornering, thereby reducing roll.

Fourthly, an L-shaped arm was added to the design, which is attached to the subframe at two points. This made it possible to reduce backlash and jerking during acceleration and braking. Thus, in terms of suspension it turned out to be knocked down and reliable car. And the suspension itself is not particularly loaded and has a large number of parts.

Device

1 — Spar, 2 — Subframe, 3 — L-shaped arm, 4 — Rounded fist with hub, 5 — Shock absorber, 6 — Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension of Lada Vesta SV Cross

New solutions were used in the rear suspension of the Lada Vesta Cross, as well as in the front. Although it’s difficult to call it completely new. The entire rear suspension of the car was borrowed from Renault Megane. IN in this case we have a semi-independent suspension, which has been further strengthened, and the track has also been increased. The shock absorbers, as before, are located in cans behind the arches, but the springs have been moved under the side members.

On a simple civilian station wagon there are standard drum brakes at the rear, and on the cross-country version there are disc brakes. The choice in favor of drums for the simple version is due to the fact that under normal conditions disc brakes are not needed, and drum brakes are in no way inferior to them. And it is more economically profitable to install simple drums than discs. Besides, drum brake more protected from dirt, so its service life will be increased.

Initially, the plant considered the possibility of installing rear independent suspension, but after preliminary cost calculations we decided to abandon this option. The very fact that they left a semi-independent suspension at the rear suggests that you shouldn’t expect all-wheel drive on Vesta Cross and SV in the near future.

Differences between the suspension of the Lada Vesta Cross and Lada Vesta SV

Many believe that the station wagon and all-terrain versions are not much different. The main differences lie, of course, in appearance. New body kits were installed on the all-terrain version of the Cross, slightly changed appearance exhaust system, the interior was slightly redone. However, these are not all the changes.

The most difficult moments concerned the suspension. The fact is that Cross prefix in the name must be deserved. This is where I had to play around a lot with the suspension. Firstly, the parameters of the wheel angles and castor angles were reconfigured.
Secondly, new shock absorbers were used. Their type has not changed, but their length has increased slightly. The racks have become more rigid and knocked down.

Thirdly, the springs also had to be lengthened. Due to all these manipulations with the suspension units, the car rose by 2.5 cm. In order not to lose stability, it was decided to widen the track by 1.4 cm. All this also improved the handling of the car as a whole.

At the moment, it’s too early to talk about any reliability and service life of the Lada Vesta SV Cross suspension - the cars have not been used for too long. But some conclusions can be drawn.

Based on enthusiasts, automotive publications and auto clubs, it can be understood that weak spots the suspension of the Lada Vesta Cross still has it. Firstly, during intensive use on uneven roads, shock absorbers begin to leak already at 25-30 thousand kilometers. Secondly, the silent blocks on the rear beam become unusable after 20 thousand kilometers. Thus, you can consider them a normal consumable and change them after two oil changes. Although the factory stated that the suspension on Vesta SV and Cross will not cause problems to owners for at least 5 years or up to 100,000 km.

Video about the Lada Vesta SV Cross suspension

Conclusion

After reviewing the Lada Vesta SV Cross suspension, I would like to complete our article, which turned out to be quite extensive. There is more to say. But, perhaps, let's wrap it up. Thank you for your attention and see you again on our website.

Quality and technical features pendants are very important detail for any car, including Lada Vesta. The stabilization system feature, as well as other innovations in the suspension of the new sedan, became a real sensation for the Russian automobile industry.

In the process of creating the car, the developers had a goal - to create a design that is relevant for Russian roads on a platform that is not inferior in reliability and functionality to the best foreign models. The suspension for the Lada Vesta turned out to be a truly unique creation, created by Russian specialists.

Front Features

The front part of the Lada suspension has taken on the maximum of innovations. Let's look at these features in more detail.

The drawing below shows the front suspension of the Lada Vesta. As you can see, its supporting base is a subframe. By changing the design, it unloads the metal of the body, and at the same time participates in the distribution of force after passing through irregularities. Moved to subframe steering rack, anti-roll bar mounting points, lower control arms.

Diagram and design of the front suspension:

1. Additional subframe spar;
2. Front suspension subframe;
3. Lower front suspension arm;
4. Steering knuckle with hub assembly;
5. Telescopic front suspension strut assembly;
6. Anti-roll bar with struts assembly

Vesta front suspension features:

• The concept of architecture has changed; the structure is assembled on a subframe. Thanks to this, rigidity indicators were increased, geometry accuracy increased, and vibration-acoustic properties were improved.
• The steering rack is now located at the bottom, thanks to which the wheel rods are directly connected to the hubs. This made it possible to improve the handling of the Lada and achieve real competitiveness in relation to foreign models;
• The castor angle is 5 degrees, the suspension is independent. MacPherson struts are used. There is a new stabilizer. The system is more sensitive than on previous models and provides smoother control.

The anti-roll bar has also been upgraded. The torsion bar has acquired a more advanced shape and is now equipped with long struts. This significantly improved the handling of the Lada.

Photo of the front:

The front suspension is maximally adapted to Russian roads and allows Lada Vesta to confidently express itself in any situation.

According to the owners' reviews, the car's chassis is made to last, Vesta goes down the road very smoothly and even surpasses foreign competitors in this, such as Hyundai Solaris and KIA Rio.

Rear suspension

In order to give an objective assessment of the chassis of the Lada Vesta, we study the suspension of the rear of the car. Everything is simpler here, everything is done according to the classical scheme. But there are a few innovations that have been built into the rear. You see a new device: barrel-shaped coil springs mounted on a transverse beam with spaced shock absorbers and brake drums.

1. Rear suspension arms;
2. Lower spring gasket;
3. Rear suspension spring;
4. Upper spring gasket;
5. Upper support assembly;
6. Compression stroke buffer with protective casing assembly;
7. Rear suspension shock absorber;
8. Hub axle rear wheel;
9. Brake drum with rear wheel hub bearing assembly

Let's look at the changes in more detail:

• Springs and struts are now arranged in a new, spaced-out way, and this is a serious step forward for Lada and for the entire Russian automobile industry;
• The suspension was adjusted to Renault plant on European technologies;
• It is worth noting that rear track on Vesta it was expanded to 1510 millimeters, thanks to which the rear wheel arches were enlarged.

We can conclude that Vesta’s body is equipped with modern rear suspension, which means that now the comfort of passengers and smooth ride will become integral qualities of the new Russian car.

What's new: about built-in technologies and stabilization system

In addition to the Vesta features listed above, it is worth considering a number of other innovations in the chassis, which are no less important. First of all, it is necessary to note the use of systems such as ABS, ESP, and EBD. In addition, the Lada Vesta has power steering from Nissan, and its brake system equipped with components from Renault Logan and Renault Megane. Acting together, these factors give the car high status and reliability.

The new Lada Vesta has a built-in stabilization and traction control system. The system allows you to easily overcome various skids and drifts of the car while driving.

When the electronics in a car are correctly and professionally configured and are capable of simulating a differential lock, then the vehicle’s cross-country ability significantly improves. The Lada Vesta has just such a system and it is configured really effectively. Now you don’t have to worry about getting into mud, snow, uneven surfaces, or driving off to the side of the road. When the stabilization system is turned on, the Lada goes into mode all-terrain and is able to get out of a difficult situation.

This technology is being used for the first time and, judging by real reviews car owners, it actually works well and does not fail in difficult conditions.

Differences between the Lada Vesta sedan suspension and SW and SW Cross

In fact, the suspension of the Vesta sedan and station wagon is similar, they have the same wheelbase. But given that the Lada Vesta SV has increased body dimensions, the settings for this part are slightly different.

Also, with a similar design base, the SW Cross has some differences - it has original springs and is equipped with 17″ wheels. Due to this, the ground clearance is increased to 203 mm. In addition, Vesta Cross is equipped with disc brakes and the track width has been increased by 25 mm. That's basically all the differences.