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10/06/2024
The new LADA Vesta with manual control is presented at the SPIEF
As part of SPIEF 2024, LADA presented a pre-production version of LADA Vesta with manual control at the stand of the Samara region. The system allows people with impaired functions of one or both legs to drive a car comfortably and safely.
The car is based on a production LADA Vesta with automatic CVT. At the same time, the demonstrated car received the AT combined with 1.6-liter engine capacity of 106 HP. This economical and efficient powertrain is currently in the pre-production stage.
The car with manual control is equipped with a special lever located to the left of the steering wheel. The lever is mechanically connected to the pedals, when pulling to, the accelerator is driven, when pushing it the brake system is activated. This control scheme is the most ergonomic, and in addition, it retains the ability to control the car in the usual way, using pedals. A similar system has been already used commercially on LADA Granta cars with manual control.
NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)
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