A group of individuals conducted a crash test on a 2016 Lada Vesta, which was purchased for the low price of approximately $5,200. The car was driven into a light pole at a speed of 39 km/h (24 mph), and the results were recorded using various cameras and speed-measuring devices.
The test revealed several issues with the car's design and build quality, including:
* A weak side member that broke at the joint, leading to significant damage to the body
* Lack of door beams, which contributed to the car's poor performance in the crash
* Rust and corrosion in various parts of the body, including the rocker panels and spare tire well
* Poor design of the engine mounts, which caused the engine to shift during the impact
* Deployment of the frontal airbags in a side impact, which raised questions about the airbag sensor's placement and functionality
The testers concluded that the Lada Vesta's poor performance in the crash test was due to its weak design and build quality, rather than the speed of the impact. They also noted that the car's emergency system, including the GLONASS and emergency service notifications, worked as intended.
The test was part of a series of crash tests conducted by the group, and they plan to continue testing other cars, including a Hyundai Accent, in the future.
1. The car being tested is a Lada Vesta.
2. The Lada Vesta was released in 2016.
3. The original price of the Lada Vesta in 2016 was $7700.
4. The car being tested has a traveled distance of 105,000 km.
5. The car's hood is corroding from the inside.
6. The car has a manual transmission.
7. The car has two heated seats.
8. The car does not have air conditioning.
9. The car's standard heater works strangely.
10. The car's speed was measured using a device called Drag-ON.
11. The car's speed at the moment of impact was 39 km/h.
12. The car's airbags deployed during the crash test.
13. The crash test was conducted using a light pole.
14. The car's side member failed at the spot of a joint of two side member's parts.
15. The car's rocker panel is deformed.
16. The car's door lock was pulled out of the body.
17. The car's engine mount is dented.
18. The car's battery is okay after the crash test.
19. The car's emergency service system sent data to the operator during the crash test.
20. The operator checked in with the occupants of the car to see if they needed help.