en.Wedoany.com Reported - Lada has added a manual transmission option to its new Iskra SW wagon, featuring the series' most powerful engine paired with black steel wheels.
Lada unveiled the Iskra series in 2024, with deliveries beginning in mid-2025. The model is based on a localized version of the Renault-era Dacia CMF-B architecture, available in sedan, wagon (SW), and SW Cross body styles. The new Iskra SW Drive configuration is designed for tackling rough roads under full load.
The entry-level Iskra is powered by a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 89 horsepower (66 kW / 90 PS). The Iskra SW Drive features a more powerful 105-horsepower (78 kW / 106 PS) version, paired with a six-speed manual transmission, replacing the previous CVT. This powertrain combination was already available in the sedan and has now been adapted to the wagon for a more practical body style.
The manual version outperforms the CVT. The wagon accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 12.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 174 km/h (108 mph), 1.2 seconds faster and 8 km/h (5 mph) higher than the automatic version. Lada reports fuel consumption of 7.8 liters per 100 km (30.1 mpg) for the three-pedal model.
The Lada Iskra SW Drive uses 15-inch black steel wheels to control costs but retains chrome trim on the grille. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch Lada Enjoy Evo infotainment system, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, and dual airbags.
The new Iskra SW Drive starts at 1,565,000 rubles, approximately $19,800, undercutting the CVT version's 1,677,000 rubles (about $21,200). Its price is only $500 higher than the Iskra SW with the 89-horsepower engine and five-speed manual transmission. The cheapest Iskra sedan in the lineup starts at 1,277,000 rubles (about $16,100).
Lada recently also showcased the Iskra Cup race car, built by TMS Motorsport for a single-make series. This track-only racer features a custom body kit, lowered suspension, white alloy wheels, and a roll cage, powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 215 horsepower (160 kW / 218 PS), mated to a six-speed sequential transmission.
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