The car "Lada Vesta CNG": the owner reviews, specifications and features

With the growing popularity of LPG equipment. This is not surprising because the cost of such fuel (this can be a propane-butane or methane) is less than that of gasoline. Invested in the installation once, you can get real savings. Usually such an installation pays for itself in a year and a half. But the trouble is that these cars don't come with LPG from the factory. Have to look for a masters on the side. But AVTOVAZ went the other way. In 2017, the model range was supplemented with new car «Lada Vesta CNG”. Owner reviews, photos, features of this machine and features see our article.

Description

The Abbreviation CNG stands for compressed natural gas. «Lada Vesta" this modification is a dual-fuel compact sedan category, is able to drive both on petrol and on gas.

This version «Lada» designed specifically for companies engaged in private carrying. This ‘Vesta’ is a great choice for taxi drivers – confident in the leadership of AVTOVAZ. By the way, for the first time this version was introduced in 2015, a year after the debut of “news”. But in the mass production of «Lada Vesta CNG” was launched only two years later.

Appearance

Design modification of a gas is virtually no different from his brother. The only exception is the appropriate inscription on the side of the car. Otherwise, the lines and features of the body remained the same. If to speak about design in General, looks «Lada Vesta CNG” very modern. Notably the crystal optics and massive grille, made in X-style. As noted by the owners in the reviews, «Lada Vesta CNG” looks no worse than their foreign competitors “Hyundai Solaris”, “Kia Rio” and “Volkswagen Polo”. In some moments «Lada» it even surpasses them.

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As for quality, the car is not are chipped from time. The lacquer does not fade, on arches not appear corroded. As stated by the manufacturer, the body ‘Vesta" was processed by hot dip galvanizing. Therefore, the guarantee on the body is six years.

Dimensions, ground clearance

Judging by the dimensions, the machine belongs to class b+. Thus, the length of the car is of 4.41 metres, width of 1.76, height 1.5 meters. According to owner reviews, «Lada Vesta CNG” has good ground clearance. The standard cast wheels its value is 17 and a half inches. This is enough to drive on the dirt road, and on snow-covered streets. As for curb weight, it's a bit more than the standard ‘Vesta" and is 1380 kg. The reason for that was the weight of the LPG installation (a huge part pulls the tank).

Interior

The interior Design is very nice, say the owners of the cars in the reviews. «Lada Vesta CNG” has similarities with the “Kalinowski” or “Priorovskim” facilities. The design was developed from scratch. Nice looking center console with a large multimedia screen. The instrument panel is made in sporty style. Each scale is in a separate structure.

The three-spoke steering Wheel with a nice grip. A very roomy glove box from «Lada Vesta CNG”. The reviews say that the car is well thought out ergonomics. With its comfortable fit and the layout of the controls, the driver does not get tired driving. This is particularly important for taxi drivers for whom driver's seat is a workplace. But any extra bells and whistles in the cabin gas ‘Vesta" no. The only little thing is convenient and necessary – it is the fuel level sensor in the gas tank. As noted in the reviews, it is very convenient – you can always control how much gas is left in the car. It is usually those sensors are not installed in third-party workshops.

The Trunk

The Volume of trunk gas ‘Vesta" small – just 250 litres. Why this amount is almost twice less than the petrol models? Everything is simple – the trunk is the gas tank. He hides so much free space. It is located behind the rear seat backrest.

As noted by the drivers in the reviews, ‘Vesta CNG” has the unfortunate location of the cylinder. Because it is not possible to carry long loads. Although the backrests can still be folded. By the way, the volume of the tank is 90 liters.

Specifications

A Large diversity in the engine range should be expected. Gas ‘Vesta" is equipped with one engine of 1.6 liters. They became the engine VAZ index 21129. This four-cylinder unit with 16-valve timing mechanism. The maximum power of the engine with 106 horsepower and a torque of 148 Nm.

But, as noted by the drivers in the reviews, «Lada Vesta CNG» gas gives some different characteristics. The above parameters can be achieved only with the use of 95-octane gasoline. If we talk about driving on natural gas, power will fall by about 5%. The same applies totorque. Therefore, the dynamic characteristics of gas «news» far top. So, acceleration to hundreds occupies 12.9 seconds. And a top speed of 170 kilometers per hour. If this same engine will run on petrol, acceleration to hundred will be reduced by 1.1 seconds. And the top speed will increase to 177 kilometers per hour.

The flow

In the combined cycle the car consumes of 6.3 cubic meters of gas per 100 kilometers. Refilling is carried out through the same hatch (but it has a separate hole for gas).

Power-Reserve of approximately 285 kilometers. The tank volume is 90 liters holds up to 18 cubic metres of gas. Given that the price of the fuel to the widow lower than gasoline, this setup pays for itself in about a year of regular use. By the way, the gasoline engine spends about seven and a half liters per hundred in the same mode.

Resources

So whether a reliable unit on gas and how much will last this setup? As noted by the experts, «Lada Vesta CNG” has the same life of the engine, like its petrol modification. If not corrected the technical part and the settings for the gas reducer, the motor will last even longer than gasoline. Because natural gas burns cleaner, not forming soot and deposits. Candles are always clean, no plaque. In winter the system works without problems (unlike propane-butane reducer which should be warmed in winter).

Fuel rail and gearbox in «Lada CNG” is unattended. Their lifespan is about 15 years. The same is the cylinder. But the gas line filter needs to be changed after 25 thousand kilometers.

The disadvantages

Are There downsides from «Lada Vesta CNG”? Reviews say that the operation, there are difficulties in finding gas stations. If propane refills are at every step, then you need to look for methane. Moreover, in each city they exist. The reason for this is the transportable fuel. Also refills are often built on the pipe. Why so few of them. Very low reserve car on gas. Given that the machine will work in a taxi, the driver will have to fill it every day, if not more often.

The Following minus – balloon itself. It weighs about a hundred pounds. But that's not the main disadvantage of «Lada Vesta CNG”. This tank is located behind the seats, which significantly cuts down on the volume of the trunk. Sense of the transformation of seats no.

Also note that the cost of the gas version is from 630 thousand roubles. That's 60 thousand rubles more expensive than the same petrol "Lada Vesta".

Conclusion

As you can see, «Lada Vesta CNG” is not without drawbacks. Most of these complaints due to the type of fuel. If we consider propane LPG, the tank may be mapped in the niche for the spare wheel and power reserve – almost the same as on gasoline. Therefore «Lada Vesta CNG” only a small circle of buyers.