  The process $e^+e^- \to \pi^0\rho$ is described in the framework of the
expanded NJL model in the energy region from 0.9 GeV to 1.5 GeV. The
contribution of intermediate state with vector mesons $\omega(782),
\,\,\phi(1020)$, and $\omega'(1420)$, where $\omega'$ is the first radial
excitation of $\omega$ - meson was taken into account. Results obtained are in
satisfactory agreement with experimental data.
