Technical characteristics of Kalina-Cross and a detailed review. Lada Kalina Cross - “off-road” station wagon from Tolyatti Technical characteristics of the Lada Kalina cross station wagon

A few years ago, AvtoVAZ launched the Lada Kalina Cross on the market. Compared to the regular version, it has undergone a deep restyling and never ceases to amaze its fans. Updates have been made to the exterior and interior. The model received a lot of modern options. At the same time, the technical characteristics for which this car is so loved have also become a little better.

Appearance

It is immediately noticeable that the manufacturer has increased the ground clearance - the car has become taller. AvtoVAZ decided that the car should fully correspond to the crossover. The body was raised using a new chassis and other rims. By the way, this significantly influenced the design - the car looks more aggressive and powerful. Look at the photo of this car.

The distance between the wheels has also increased - this is how the designers gave the car a resemblance to full-size crossovers.

Western manufacturers, when restyling their cars, change all body elements. But AvtoVAZ acted differently. You won't be able to see new optics or a different radiator grille here. Domestic designers have changed the appearance of the new crossover using plastic linings. The same thing could be seen on other models.

Plastic trims are applied to the wheel arches, installed on the doors, window dividers and on the rear bumper. On the back door you can see the model name – Cross. Additional changes include larger roof rails along the entire length.

Dimensions

Despite the apparent power and aggression, the dimensions of the body are not far from the basic version. The length of the crossover is 4079 mm, the width is 1698 mm. The height thanks to the roof rails increased to 1561 mm. The wheelbase is 2475 mm. Ground clearance is 21 centimeters.

Interior

While the exterior has changed, even if only slightly, the interior has somehow remained untouched. The only new thing in the cabin is the colors of some elements.

The usual dark finish, familiar to Kalina, is now diluted with inserts on the steering wheel, air vents, seats and door panels. It became more pleasant to be inside the car - more cheerful colors added comfort. Some elements of this interior are very reminiscent of the Lada Granta.

The trunk of the Lada Kalina Cross has a volume of 355 liters. The rear ones fold down - this way you can increase the available volume to 669 liters. This is already quite enough to go on an exciting journey - after all, this is a crossover, albeit a very small one.

Interior sound insulation has been significantly improved. Now inside you can’t hear the roar of the engine, the howl of the gearbox, or the noise from stones on the road. Watch the test drive video of this car and see for yourself.

Technical data

The main engine for the Lada Kalina Cross is only one four-cylinder, familiar to all fans of the model, eight valve motor volume 1.6 l. and a power of 87 hp. This unit is designed to work in conjunction with a five-speed manual transmission. It is ideal for driving on the highway and in city conditions. By the way, as for automatic transmissions, then the manufacturer did not provide them for this model.

Specifications the car is quite acceptable considering the engine. So, the car accelerates to 100 km in just 13 seconds. This good time for a domestic crossover. With this engine, the maximum possible speed is 165 km/h. In the combined cycle, fuel consumption is only 7 liters. for every hundred kilometers driven.

Later, configurations with sixteen-valve units with 106 hp appeared. They only work with the AMT gearbox.

Modern equipment

The car received many useful and interesting options. The equipment turned out to be modern. Safety and comfort characteristics have been significantly improved.

Two airbags are responsible for safety. The car is also equipped anti-lock braking system brakes Depending on the configuration, the model will be equipped with air conditioning or a climate system. The front row of seats is heated. also in basic configuration There are power windows, central locking and a standard alarm system, electric amplifier.

Options and prices

The new version of the domestic crossover is presented in two trim levels. This is Norma and Lux. For the initial version official dealers they want from 482 thousand rubles. Behind complete set the price is 546 thousand rubles.

Luxury package is standard immobilizer, airbags, ABS and ESD, daytime running lights, head restraints for rear passengers. The vehicles are also equipped on-board computer, gear shift timing prompt system, electric power steering, power windows for front and rear doors, light and rain sensors. The front seats have a height adjustment function, and the height of the steering column is also adjusted.

For the price of 546 thousand rubles offered by official dealers, the buyer receives ample opportunities. The only sad thing is that even in the maximum configuration there is no modern multimedia system - the manufacturer offers to enjoy music using a simple radio. But in general, the package includes everything you need.

For this price you cannot now buy anything better on the primary market. AvtoVAZ has produced a high-quality and, most importantly, a selling model, even though the Kalina Cross is still of a lower class than its competitors Sandero and Duster. The huge advantage is the cost. There are no other offers for this price tag. As for cross-country ability, watch the video of off-road test drives.

Car under called Lada Kalina Cross was officially presented in the fall of 2014 at the Moscow Motor Show. Immediately after the presentation, it appeared in dealership centers in Russia, and then in other CIS countries. Let's find out what's interesting in the car Lada Kalina Cross, photos of which are so often found on the Internet, and how it differs from the simple Kalina.

Clearance

The exterior of this car evokes conflicting emotions. On the one hand, the car looks like a small crossover. But on the other hand, it’s more likely a station wagon, the ground clearance of which has increased slightly. So, the ground clearance for this model is 180 mm when fully loaded (4 passengers and luggage). When empty, there is as much as 208 mm of space between the car and the road surface, which is quite respectable.

To achieve such figures, the designers had to completely reconfigure the suspension elements, change the location of the spring supports and install modern gas-filled shock absorbers. All these measures made it possible to increase ground clearance Lada Kalina Cross 16 mm. Another 8 mm was provided by new “shoes”, consisting of 15 discs and high-profile rubber.

Dimensions

The car received the following dimensions: 4048/1700/1562. In this case, the height is indicated taking into account the roof rails. The Kalina Cross wheelbase is 2476 mm. Due to the fact that the tires have become wider, the wheel track has also increased by 4 mm. The designers had to reduce the steering rack travel by the same amount. As a result, the turning radius is now 5.5 meters instead of the previous 5.2 meters.

Exterior

It is clear that Tolyatti designers tried to make the car more modern and interesting. The new false radiator grille immediately catches your eye, which has become more elegant than its predecessors. It is tightly connected to the headlights. Another outstanding feature of the front end is the large air intake diffuser. It is divided into two parts by a bumper strip with a license plate. It is the large diffuser that reminds us that the car belongs to the crossover family. On the sides of the powerful bumper there are fog lamps on black plastic inserts.

The engine and gearbox are protected from damage by a thick mechanical lining on the bottom. And the bumpers, sills and wheel arches are protected by linings made of strong black plastic. All this indicates that Kalina Cross is ready to conquer light off-road conditions. There are black moldings on the doors, and quite massive roof rails. The aft part is distinguished by a massive and large trunk door. In general, the Lada-Kalina Cross, whose characteristics speak for themselves, gives the impression of a medium-sized crossover.

Interior

The interior decoration of our hero is completely copied from the regular Kalina. All the same rough plastic and gray tones. However, in order to somehow dilute the dull appearance of the interior, the designers decided to add orange inserts to it. Orange can be seen on the seat cushions, door trim panels, and around and under the steering wheel spokes. This contrast improves your mood and for a while even allows you to forget about the dullness of the interior.

The car's equipment includes: heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, electric power steering, steering wheel height adjustment, rear headrests, audio system with input for CD and USB media, ABS systems and BAS, front airbags, alarm and central locking with remote control function.

The cabin can comfortably accommodate five adults of average build. The noise insulation of this model is slightly better than that of previous versions.

The trunk of the Lada, which we will look at below, has a volume of only 355 liters. If folded rear seats, it increases to 670 liters. But for securing large and fragile loads, special brackets are provided.

Lada Kalina Cross: technical specifications

It's time to find out whether the car is really ready to join the ranks of crossovers or whether it just received a new body kit. Characteristics of Lada Kalina Cross is much more important than its ambitious appearance.

So, the new product is available with two motors. The first of them is a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which gives 87 Horse power and 140 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. This tandem allows you to accelerate the car to 165 km/h. The car reaches the first hundred in 12.7 seconds. Lada Kalina Cross, whose technical characteristics with this engine are very poor, has at least moderate appetites. It consumes about 7 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers.

The second engine is more consistent with the ambitious body of the Lada Kalina Cross. The technical characteristics of this engine are as follows: volume - 1.6 liters, number of valves - 16, power - 106 hp. p., gearbox - manual or automatic 5 steps, maximum speed- 178 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h - 10.8 seconds with manual transmission.

The main reason why the status of a real crossover for Kalina-Cross remains only a utopia is the lack of all-wheel drive. Yes, not all crossovers have But, as a rule, they have at least one configuration with this the most important characteristic. In 2014, VAZ employees, excited by the presentation of the new product, promised that a little time would pass and Kalina-Cross would gain four-wheel drive. Almost two years have passed, and the car is still available with front-wheel drive.

Conclusion

As reviews show, it still does not reach the status of a crossover, but has proven itself well in the market. In essence, this car is nothing more than a raised Kalina in a station wagon body, but that’s not the main thing. The main thing is that it fully corresponds to its price and fits perfectly into the ranks of budget cars.

The car is quite comfortable and spacious, which is why large families choose it. Spare parts for it are quite inexpensive, which means it can be used to its full potential. In addition, thanks to short overhangs, body protection and increased ground clearance, the Kalina is not an obstacle either to the curb in the parking lot or to light off-road conditions outside the city. In general, for ordinary people For those who want to buy an inexpensive universal car, the Lada Kalina Cross is perfect. Photos of the car prove that VAZ is slowly but surely developing, which means that everything is still ahead. And the fact that the characteristics of the car do not quite correspond to its name can be missed.

Performance characteristics of Lada Kalina 2 Cross

Maximum speed: 177 km/h
Acceleration time to 100 km/h: 10.8 s
Fuel consumption per 100 km in the city: 9 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km on the highway: 5.8 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km combined cycle: 7 l
Gas tank volume: 50 l
Vehicle curb weight: 1125 kg
Acceptable full mass: 1560 kg
Tire size: 195/55 R15

Engine characteristics

Engine's type: petrol
Location: front, transverse
Engine capacity: 1596 cm3
Power: 106 hp
Number of revolutions: 5800
Torque: 148/4000 n*m
Supply system: Distributed injection(multipoint)
Turbocharging: No
Cylinder arrangement: Row
Number of cylinders: 4
Cylinder diameter: 82 mm
Piston stroke: 75.6 mm
Compression ratio: 9.8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Recommended fuel: AI-95
Environmental standard: EURO IV

Engine Modifications

Brake system

Front brakes: Ventilated disc
Rear brakes: Drums
ABS: There is

Steering

Steering type: Rack and pinion
Power steering: There is

Transmission

Drive unit: Front
Number of gears: manual gearbox - 5, robot - 5

Suspension

Front suspension: independent, spring
Rear suspension: semi-independent, spring

Body

Body type: station wagon
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Machine length: 4104 mm
Machine width: 1700 mm
Machine height: 1560 mm
Wheelbase: 2476 mm
Front track: 1430 mm
Rear track: 1418 mm
Ground clearance (clearance): 183 mm
Trunk volume: 355 - 670 l

Production

Year of issue: since 2013

The official presentation of the Lada Kalina Cross 2016 model in a new body (specifications and prices, photo in the article) took place at the Moscow International Salon in September 2016. After the presentation, the car began to go on sale through official dealers.

Photo of Lada Kalina Cross 2016 in a new body

New - side view

What is it? updated model? For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that outwardly the car completely repeats its prototype - with the only difference that the ground clearance of the new model has increased. It is 208 mm in an unloaded car with a driver, which, compared to similar models, is a rather impressive result. When the car is loaded, the ground clearance decreases to 188 mm, which also cannot but please fans of off-road driving. Still, the amount of free space from the bottom of the car body to the road allows you not to worry about the integrity of the bumper.

If you compare the ground clearance with, then the Cross has an additional margin of 23 mm. It should be noted that Tolyatti engineers managed to gain additional millimeters of ground clearance through the use of gas-filled shock absorbers. They also changed the location of the spring supports and reconfigured individual suspension elements. The car received 15-inch wheels with a width of 195 mm, which made it possible to increase the track and reduce the steering rack travel by approximately 3.5 mm.

Among the other differences that are present on the Kalina Cross, it should be noted the presence of the engine crankcase protection already included in the “norm” configuration, the presence of prominent, wide moldings on the doors. Plastic trims have been added to the sills. There are metallic inserts on the rear and front bumpers that stand out from the general background and give the car a more off-road look.

We've sorted out the exterior, let's take a look at the interior of the new crossover. It should be said here that in terms of interior design and instrument configuration, the new Kalina Cross fully replicates the station wagon, with the only difference being the color of the trim. The salon has been completely changed color scheme, transformed, began to look brighter, fresher and more spacious. Brighter and lighter colors in the interior decoration and armchairs visually increased the space. Decorative colored inserts on the steering wheel and dashboard do not look cheap at all, but, on the contrary, give the car a fresher, sportier look.

Photo of the car interior

Specifications

In the basic version, under the hood of Kalina Cross there is a 1.6 liter 8-valve engine capable of squeezing out 87 horsepower at 5100 rpm and reaching a top speed of 165 km/h. A mechanical 5-speed gearbox is installed together with the engine.

Of course, the 1.6 liter engine is quite modest in speed characteristics; the car reaches a hundred in 12 seconds. But the main trump card of our ward is not speed, but good cross-country ability. And it would seem that the Lada Kalina Cross 4x4 version would be logical, but, unfortunately, the equipment is limited only to the front-wheel drive version. Apparently, the developers decided that the car was more intended for the city, where the main obstacles are high curbs and not very high-quality roads. Full-fledged off-roading, after all, is not her element.

In the basic configuration, the car will have two airbags for front passengers, central locking, electric power steering, adjustable steering column, ABS, air conditioning system, electric heating of the driver's and front passenger's seats, electric windows of the front doors.

Prices and configurations of Lada Kalina

The preliminary price of the Lada Kalina Cross 2016 in a new body (pictured) in a configuration that bears the abbreviation “norm” is 409 thousand rubles. The advantages of the car include: rich “filling”, high ground clearance, a very competitive price among cars of this class. Disadvantages: not a very powerful engine, lack of a 4x4 option today - an all-wheel drive version.

Kalina Cross test drive video

On domestic market, Lada Kalina Cross debuted in June 2014. The new product is a modified version of the regular second-generation Viburnum in a station wagon body. Externally, such a car is distinguished by increased ground clearance, roof rails and special linings made of black unpainted plastic. They are designed to protect the paintwork from mechanical damage.

In technical terms, the car has also changed greatly, gear ratio main couple was increased from 3.7 to 3.9, new support bearings were installed at the front with a changed caster angle, and the suspension sports gas-filled shock absorbers.

Dimensions of Lada Kalina Cross

Lada Kalina Cross is a five-seater B class station wagon, its dimensions are: length 4104 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1560 mm, wheelbase 2476 mm, and size ground clearance equals 203 millimeters. This ground clearance is typical for vehicles designed for severe operating conditions. They will be easier to travel on dirt roads, will be able to climb curbs when parking, and will maintain an acceptable ride on rough paved roads.

The trunk of the Lada Kalina Cross is typical for this class of car. With the backrests of the rear row of seats raised, 335 liters of free space remains in the rear. This is an average figure, thanks to which the car will cope well with the everyday tasks of a city dweller, but for long trips With a lot of luggage it will be too small. If, by a whim of fate, the owner needs to take on board a larger cargo, he can always fold down the backrests of the rear row of seats and free up up to 670 liters of free space.

Engine and transmission Lada Kalina Cross

Lada Kalina Cross is equipped with two engines, robotic or manual transmission variable gears and exclusively front-wheel drive. Thanks to the abundance, versatility and low cost of units, the car will be able to meet most of the needs of a potential buyer.

• The base engine of the Lada Kalina Cross is an in-line naturally aspirated petrol four with a volume of 1596 cubic centimeters. Due to the archaic structure of the gas distribution mechanism and small displacement, it develops only 87 horsepower at 5100 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 3800 rpm crankshaft in a minute. With such an engine, the station wagon will accelerate to one hundred kilometers per hour in 12.2 seconds, and the speed ceiling will be 165 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption of the Lada Kalina Cross will be 9.3 liters at a city pace with frequent acceleration and braking, 6 liters during a measured trip on the highway and 6.6 liters of fuel per hundred in the combined driving cycle.
• Lada Kalina Cross also has a more powerful engine. It has a similar layout and volume, but thanks to a modern cylinder head with two camshafts and a phase shifter, engineers were able to squeeze out 106 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 148 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. Thanks to the innovations, the station wagon will accelerate to speed in 10.8 seconds, and the top speed will be 177 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption of the Lada Kalina Cross will be 9 liters in the city, 5.8 liters on the highway and 6.5 liters in the combined driving cycle.

Bottom line

Lada Kalina Cross keeps up with the times. It has an unusual and stylish design that will perfectly emphasize the individuality and character of its owner. Such a car will look great both on busy city streets and on dirt roads far from civilization. The salon is a realm of precise ergonomics, practicality and comfort. Daily use should not cause unnecessary inconvenience. The manufacturer understands perfectly well that, first of all, the car should give pleasure from the trip. That is why, under the hood of the station wagon there is a proven and economical power unit, thanks to which the Lada Kalina Cross will last for many kilometers and give unforgettable emotions from the trip.

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