AvtoVAZ has officially lifted the curtain on its most ambitious project for the near future, presenting the long-awaited Lada Vesta Sport SW sports station wagon. At a large-scale press conference in Moscow, the Russian automobile giant confirmed that it is preparing a massive offensive in the segment of dynamic family cars, with the model's market premiere scheduled for 2026. The exhibition prototype, which was caught by paparazzi on a car carrier in Tolyatti just a few days ago, is already a fact and has caught the eyes of experts with its aggressive stance.
The revival of the Lada Vesta Sport line marks a new stage for the brand, as for the first time the model's sporting ambitions will be combined with the practicality of the station wagon body. The engineers have opted for the updated 1.8-liter engine, which will work in tandem with a six-speed manual transmission supplied by the Chinese partner WLY. Although the power is expected to gravitate around the familiar 145 horsepower, the real magic of this “athlete“ will lie in the precise settings of the chassis and more direct road behavior.
The visual identity of the future flagship version leaves no room for doubt about its character. The car has received a specific aerodynamic body kit that emphasizes the muscular fenders, as well as original alloy wheels with a larger diameter. The aesthetics are complemented by characteristic accents in the interior, which should inspire the driver with a sense of exclusivity, distinguishing the Sport SW from the standard modifications on the conveyor.
With this move, AvtoVAZ is trying to fill the niche of affordable but emotional cars, offering a mix of trunk capacity and sporty spirit. While the previous generation sedans enjoyed decent interest until 2021, the grand return in 2026 promises to be far more impressive, placing the Lada Vesta Sport SW at the top of the brand's product range as the most powerful and technologically advanced model in its history.