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Visual appeal

From a design point of view, the Lada Kalina is a well-tailored and attractive little car. The rounded and soft shapes of the body, however, are swift, and the model stands out from the crowd with well-designed lighting optics. The high ground clearance of 165 millimeters makes it possible to move on bad roads without problems, which will certainly be appreciated by those who often need to get out of the city.

Step forward

At the time Kalina went on sale, it had the most modern interior of all VAZ models. Just look at the VDO instrument panel with an integrated trip computer screen and a beautiful design of the scales...

In addition, the creators managed to take ergonomics to a new level by placing all controls in close proximity to the driver. The quality of the materials is acceptable, but the build is marred by the loose fit of some panels and their uneven fit.

The front seats are elastic, with a good profile and lateral support. The high seating position provides excellent all-round visibility, but tall drivers will feel uncomfortable. But the back seat is a bit cramped even with a height of 170 centimeters - there is very little room for knees.

Pleasant metamorphoses

Despite the fact that the Lada Kalina was designed on a Soviet-era platform, its behavior on the road can be described as some kind of progress relative to the same “Ten”. Engineers carefully worked on the suspension and chassis as a whole, which improved the smoothness of the ride on small bumps. The suspension itself has good energy capacity and long strokes - it adequately withstands impacts from the road even when the cabin is fully loaded.

The electric power steering is weightless at low speeds, making maneuvers in the city easier. However, as the speed increases, the force on it does not increase, and it remains “empty”. At high speeds there is some swaying and yaw, and in corners there is noticeable roll. All this discourages the desire to drive quickly, and it is also unsafe.

The most acceptable engine is a 1.6-liter unit with an output of 98 horsepower. In this case, you can count on good traction at both low and high speeds. The gearbox ratios are optimally selected, but the clarity of transmission shifts is extremely mediocre.

Configurations and prices of Lada Kalina 2

The standard configuration of the 2013 Kalina 2 will cost the new owner from 324 thousand rubles, the “norm” – 341 thousand rubles, and prices for the “Lux” configuration start from 408 thousand rubles.

Lada Kalina Cross - car review

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At the present time, “all-terrain” twin cars are in the model range of many manufacturers. AvtoVAZ followed this fashion, releasing a special version of the Lada Kalina. The off-road Kalina clone with a station wagon body received the Cross prefix, which made adjustments to its design. The new product has increased ground clearance by 23 mm, a higher wheel profile and acquired plastic lining around the entire perimeter of the body. The front-wheel drive chassis layout went to the Cross from Kalina station wagon, but the suspension has undergone changes. In particular, the shock absorbers in the Lada Kalina Cross have been reconfigured, the suspension elements have been significantly strengthened and the steering wheel travel has been shortened, as a result of which the turning radius of the model has increased by 30 cm. AvtoVAZ does not rule out that in the future the Kalina Cross may receive an all-wheel drive system.

There have also been minor changes in the interior of the Lada Kalina Cross. The new product has bright decorative inserts on the dashboard, steering wheel and door cards. It is noted that the station wagon will also receive better sound insulation of the interior. For Lada Kalina Cross, only one configuration is currently available - “Norma”. The range of options is quite impressive: climate system, audio, electric windows, heated exterior mirrors and front seats, sound insulation package, roof rails, alloy 15-inch wheels. Safety equipment includes driver's airbag, ABS with brake booster (BAS), headrests on all seats, and Isofix mount for child seats. Lada Kalina Cross has been fully certified and crash tested in accordance with European safety standards. The start of production of the model is September 2014.

The most affordable configuration of the Lada Kalina Cross Classic is equipped from the factory with luggage rails, 15-inch alloy wheels, lightly tinted glass, door moldings, daytime running lights, headlights with delayed switch-off, driver's airbag, security alarm, anti-lock braking system, brake distribution function effort. Comfort in the interior of an all-terrain station wagon is provided by basic power windows in the front doors, heated and automatic mirrors, heated seats in the first row, electric power steering, air conditioning with an air filter, audio system (4 speakers, Bluetooth, Hands Free, USB, SD card slot ). The next Comfort trim level additionally includes an airbag for the passenger and a sun visor with a makeup mirror. The special Comfort Black Line version has special upholstery and is distinguished by a black-painted roof, as well as original 15-inch wheels. The equipment package for the maximum Luxe version includes rear bumper parking radars, rain and light sensors, an electrically heated windshield, all electric window lifts, and fog lights. For an additional fee you can get metallic body paint and the ERA-GLONASS system.

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I generation 20042013

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Lada Kalina (factory designation VAZ 1118) entered the assembly line in 2004, but the history of its creation begins in the late 1990s. Then the management of the Togliatti concern decided to start developing a new Russian compact of a new generation, which will receive a modern design and equipment.

This was to be expected, because the tenth family at the time of release was already obviously outdated and did not meet modern safety and design requirements. Moreover, the “Ten” could no longer meet the updated quality standards, so the “Kalina” project was approved by VAZ relatively quickly.

It is worth noting that the model was originally created in a hatchback body (1119). The sedan (1118) was designed a little later, but it was the first to enter the market. The station wagon (1117) went on sale later than everyone else.

Modifications:

• The engine is 1.4 liters with an output of 89 horsepower.
• Engines 1.6 liters. They develop 81, 90, 98 horsepower.

Each power unit is equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox. The drive is carried out on the front axle.

Equipment:

• Standard.
• Normal
• Luxury

The maximum package included electric power steering, heated mirrors and front seats, electric side mirrors, air conditioning and electric head optics correction.

The “Sport” version is worth highlighting separately. This variation is available only for the Lada Kalina hatchback and is a kind of tuning modification relative to the standard equipment.

Under the hood is a 1.6-liter engine that produces 98 horsepower. The suspension has been slightly retuned, as has the main gear in the transmission. The company positions this model as a “warmed up” version for young people.

In 2009, VAZ planned to launch a successor to the Oka, and the new compact was also supposed to have three doors. The basis was taken on Kalina with a shortened wheelbase. The project was called “City”, but it was not destined to go into production. Information about the prototype can be found in a few articles and videos on the Internet.

Vesta Cross SW engines

But regarding the engines that will be on the new Vesta Cross, of course, everything is not so interesting. Even with the new, recently introduced 1.8-liter engine, which will now be installed on Vesta, the dynamics of the Cross version will be far from what many consumers would like. With a robotic gearbox, the car accelerates to hundreds in 13.3 seconds, which is the same as Kalina with an 8-valve engine. Considering a manual transmission, you can achieve a more dynamic acceleration of 11.2 seconds - but it is also far from ideal. For comparison, with a 1.6 liter engine. on a manual Vesta Cross it will run 12.6 s. up to a hundred.

Also, do not forget that the 1.8 engine has an increased appetite, both in terms of fuel and oil. There are already certain opinions of “certain experts”, as well as real owners of such engines, that oil consumption occurs, and in an amount greater than 1.6.

Features of Kalina Cross

The second, no less shocking news for car enthusiasts and critics is the imminent release of the first modern SUV from AvtoVAZ, the Lada Kalina Cross. Based on the name that the car received due to its increased ground clearance, it is clear that this is not even an SUV, but a crossover. But what else distinguishes Kalina Cross from ordinary Kalina? How does it fall short of regular crossovers?

Kalina 2020 model

The main topic discussed by journalists recently has been the question of the future cost of the Lada Kalina Cross, planned for release in 2015. Most recently, the company announced the cost of the minicrossover, although its official announcement has not yet been presented. The minimum cost threshold will be about 420 thousand rubles. This will be the price for the minimum configuration, and it is not particularly different from the price of a regular Kalina.

The minimum package includes a 1.6-liter engine with a manual transmission and 87 horsepower. What, besides increased ground clearance, will AvtoVAZ designers present to their fans? Plastic protective body kit and daytime running light. An airbag is a mandatory item in the car interior, as well as heated front seats. The ABS system is an indispensable attribute of the domestic crossover, electric power steering and climate control system.

Kalina Cross has a central lock with remote control, which increases the security and degree of protection from unauthorized visitors to the car. Car enthusiasts will also be pleased with the minimal fuel consumption. Only 9 liters per hundred for a crossover - really economical

In addition, the engine is unpretentious regarding the grade of fuel, so it does not matter what kind of gasoline to fill. Even the 92nd, even the 95th - this will not affect the driving characteristics in any way

The new crossover from AvtoVAZ fully lives up to its name.

After overcoming several kilometers of holes, potholes and bumps, the suspension remained unchanged. The height of the car has increased by 23 mm. This was influenced by both ground clearance and wheel diameter. And the new suspension installation technology has proven itself more than worthy in practice. The VAZ team decided to change the stereotypes and went against the grain, so they first installed large wheels, and only then began to adjust the suspension to them. Their plan was a success, the car holds the road at high speeds and behaves acceptably on bumpy roads.

Since the model will go into mass production for the first time and will go on sale only in 2020, car enthusiasts have not yet been able to fully evaluate all its advantages and disadvantages. We should expect minor flaws and some shortcomings, but in the future it is planned to improve the Lada Kalina Cross.

Quite recently, the news about the release of the Lada crossover was so relevant that in the automotive environment this was all they talked about, and now some time has passed, and it is already beginning to become outdated. Therefore, it is worth working hard and coming up with a new sensation. And car enthusiasts can only wait and hope that they will soon be pleased with the “sweets” again.

Technical characteristics of Lada Kalina 2

The bulk of the new Kalinas are produced with two versions of the 1.6-liter engine: in the standard assembly it will have a manual gearbox and engines with 87 horsepower, in the luxury manual version and 98 hp. The maximum speed of the car will be accordingly 169 and 179 km/h, and acceleration to 100 km/h will take 12.4 and 11.6 seconds. At the same time, fuel consumption for any configuration is approximately the same and equal to 7.3 liters for the combined cycle.

There is also a configuration with a manual transmission and an engine with a power of 108 hp, a maximum speed of 179 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds and an average fuel consumption of about 8 l/100 km.

There is also a “luxury” version of the car with an automatic transmission (other trim levels only have a manual transmission), this option differs little in characteristics from a car with a “mechanics”, engine power is 98 hp, acceleration to 100 km/h in 13. 8 p.

The load capacity of all cars is the same and is 475 kg, and the trunk volume is 260 liters.

Well, as we see, the auto industry did not deceive us with the parameters - small improvements (within 10% in terms of cargo volume and weight, as well as fuel economy) in Kalina compared to the first version are noticeable.

New facts about Kalina 2

Several years ago, representatives of AvtoVAZ showed curious motorists their new product - Kalina 2. Project participants enthusiastically talked about the technical characteristics of the new car in all the smallest details. We also managed to learn a little about external restyling. Unlike the old models, the new ones have acquired a slightly different, more austere appearance. Updated smooth lines of the front hood, modified wheel arches, fenders, bumper and completely different sidewalls. And even the windows of Kalina 2 did not remain untouched and acquired a slightly different image.

Vehicle parameters

The front optics have also changed in appearance. All headlights and fog lights became “faceted” in appearance. In the Kalina 2 model, which comes in a station wagon, the optics extend onto the sides of the car, and on the hatchback body, the headlights have become very curved and complicated in shape. Car enthusiasts were also pleased with the technical characteristics, which have improved significantly. New shock absorbers borrowed from Renault, silent blocks with improved settings, better springs and a short steering rack with increased caster. The latest news about Lada Kalina 2 claims that plant representatives promise a noticeable difference between the old car and the new one. The car's stability on sharp turns will improve and its handling will become easier even at high speeds.

Control has become much more sensitive due to the more rigid mounting of the steering rack. The safety system in the improved Kalina 2 has been improved. In all trim levels, except the minimum, the cars are equipped with airbags not only for the driver, but also for the front passenger, and in the “luxury” package, a driver and passenger safety system is also installed on the sides.

The ABS system now has enhanced emergency braking. News about the Kalina 2 car also concerns the improvement of the vehicle’s interior and its interior. More original seats with improved comfort have been developed. Now in the “luxury” configuration they are adjustable not only closer or further to the steering column, but also in height. A mandatory attribute, power steering, will now be available in all vehicle trim levels, regardless of its cost.

The audio system consists of either a regular 2 DIN radio, or there is a full multimedia system with a built-in monitor on the car console. Even the navigator was able to fit into the younger generation of the brainchild of AvtoVAZ. Conveniences also include new roof rails, an enlarged storage compartment in the instrument panel, and a new box with a lid on the top of the console.

Sales of the second generation Lada Kalina began with the maximum configuration in station wagon and hatchback bodies, and only then gradually other, less rich configurations entered the car market.

Updated design of the new Kalina hatchback

The Lada Kalina 2 hatchback will acquire a modern design that will not leave anyone indifferent. The developers equipped the car with new unique headlights. The front bumper has been significantly redesigned, which now has a false radiator with a chrome crossbar, a large air intake and attractive inserts on which the fog lights are located. The hatchback has the features of a sports car thanks to a fairing with a relief wave surface. The hood has also been modernized - now it is decorated with two longitudinal ribs. The much larger Kalina 2 mirrors did not go unnoticed, as did the updated shape of the wheel arch wings, which, thanks to the width of the stamping, have now become even more expressive.

The third row windows have changed - now they are smaller and sleeker. New dimensional lamps have appeared, and the rear bumper is now a harmonious continuation of the stamped wheel arches.

Lada Kalina 2 hatchback cars in any configuration will be equipped with a set of roof rails. For the second generation Kalina, the manufacturer guarantees maximum corrosion resistance of the body, excellent sound insulation, as well as the ability to choose body paint from an expanded color palette.

The steering wheel, seats and upholstery of the new hatchback have been modernized. The instrument panel is now neat and equipped with a large screen; There are metal inserts on the panels and central air ducts. The size of the glove compartment has increased, and now it has become even more practical - there will be two of them in the “Lux” configuration.

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Diamond cut

The second generation of Kalina, at a quick glance, resembles a restyling of the previous generation. However, this impression is deceptive. The new car has many unique details that help make its appearance more expressive, despite maintaining the same stylistic concept.

Thus, it is worth noting the tinted headlight optics with integrated lenses, the front bumper with a large central air intake and the new radiator grille with decorative honeycombs and a chrome strip. In addition, we need to mention the hood with expressive stampings, as well as nice door moldings. All this made the design of the Russian compact complete and attractive.

According to current standards

The interior cannot be accused of archaism. The front panel looks very presentable and even better than some competitors from foreign brands.

The center console, covered in black, lacquered plastic, is functional and has a huge media system screen. The latter can synchronize with mobile devices and display navigation readings.

The instrument panel is recessed into the wells and sets you in a sporty mood. The readability of data from it is exemplary, but the interface of the on-board computer is not always logical.

On the run

The new 1.6-liter engine, producing 106 horsepower, is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission with cable drive. This combination provides acceptable dynamics in urban conditions, but it is difficult to count on more. The engine is most powerful in the middle speed range, but at low speeds there is a clear lack of torque. The manual gearbox switches are quite clear, however, the strokes of its lever are still amplitude...

Negative camber of the rear wheels significantly increased the car's stability when cornering, shifting the steering pattern to the neutral side. Now this makes it possible to maintain higher speed on the arc. In addition, Kalina's behavior at the limit of the chassis' capabilities has become more predictable.

The steering has also been recalibrated. As the speed increases, the steering wheel becomes noticeably heavier and provides good information about the road situation. However, the engineers failed to achieve responsiveness in the zero zone.

The suspension handles bumps rather harshly and annoys riders with shaking. At the same time, the shock absorber struts are pleased with their high energy intensity and adequately withstand impacts from large potholes.

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