In Russia, there has always been and there is a category of motorists who are delighted with large trunks. If at the same time the cost of the car allows you to call it budget, then sooner or later there will be a queue for it. So it was once with the VAZ-04, the universal "ten" and the Priora.

Now AvtoVAZ has bent even more to meet the requirements of citizens and made an excellent all-terrain station wagon that can please gardeners, hunters, fishermen and installers of various specializations. Lada Kalina Cross is an excellent engineering solution at a good price, capable of “wiping its nose” for most domestic sedans and hatchbacks.

In this article, we will tell you in detail about all the characteristics of the Lada Kalina Cross and help you make a choice in favor of a particular configuration. And let's start with the dimensional characteristics, since this moment is of most interest to those who are thinking about buying this car.

Dimensional characteristics of Lada Kalina Cross

Since one of the goals of the designers was to create a roomy station wagon, the dimensions of the car were changed:

• The rear of the car was increased by 211 mm, as a result, the total body length reached 4104 mm compared to 3893 mm of its predecessor.
• The track width of the front wheels of the Lada Kalina Cross remained unchanged (1430 mm), but 4 mm (1418 mm) were added to the rear axle
• Due to roof rails, a modified chassis, 15-inch disks and high rubber, the height of the car began to be 1560 mm versus 1500 mm Kalina Hatchback
• Changes in the chassis and wheel sizes also resulted in an increase in ground clearance by almost 4 cm - as a result, it began to be 183 mm at full load.

The disadvantage of increasing the clearance of the Lada Kalina Cross was the need to reduce the turning radius by 30 cm along with a decrease in the length of the steering rack.

Interior design Lada Kalina Cross

The domestic automobile giant, as always, decided not to make significant structural changes to the interior design of the new Lada Kalina Cross. The look of the cabin has remained the same, with the exception of a few design solutions - the seats, doors, dashboard and steering wheel now do not look so gray due to the fact that orange inserts have been added to them. Well, in general, and thanks for that - the Lada Kalina Cross interior began to radiate positive and at least somehow differ from the base model.

The rest of the interior design has not changed and remained the same - hard plastic is covered with the same gray and dull tones. But, given that the cost of Lada Kalina Cross does not overstep the limits of the budget car category, one can be content with these relatively small changes.

Appearance

In contrast to the interior, the exterior of Lada Kalina Cross has significantly transformed the base model and received a number of advantages. A lot of plastic elements have been added around the perimeter of the body, but in addition to this, metal parts have also undergone changes. The hood became smoother, the mirrors and door handles became black, the radiator grille began to look more elegant, the shape of the air intake around the license plate was slightly modified, and powerful plastic inserts were added to the lower parts of the car (sills, wheel arches, "aprons"). In addition, wider black moldings were installed on the doors.

All this suggests that Lada Kalina Cross is prepared for irrelevant blows by branches and bushes on the car body in light off-road conditions. Thanks to the exterior, high seating position and good visibility, any seller in a car dealership can safely tell you that Lada Kalina Cross is almost a crossover.

Dynamic characteristics of Lada Kalina Cross

The difference between the new items and the hatchback was the engine with the index 21127 and the robot box, installed instead of the previous 21126. In this configuration, instead of the 4AT box, they began to use the 5AMT box. The other two engine options remain the same - a 106-horsepower 16-valve 21127 and a good old 8-valve 11186, developing 87 horsepower. Both of the latter options are equipped with manual transmissions.

In the minimum configuration, 87 "horses" accelerate the car to 100 km / h in 12.2 seconds. The 106-horsepower engine with manual transmission allows you to do this in just 10.8 seconds. The same power unit with a robotic box lags a little behind other trim levels and accelerates the car "to hundreds" in 13.1 seconds. The maximum speed ranges from 165 to 178 km / h, which is quite enough for a car with a similar body and high ground clearance.

Options and prices

According to the official website, the cost of Lada Kalina Cross in all trim levels for April 2017 varies from 454,000 to 523,000 rubles, which retains the status of a budget car for this model.

It will not be a revelation to anyone that the boom of SUVs at AvtoVAZ has literally been overslept. And once they decided to somehow make up for this business and in the summer of 2014 presented the Lada Kalina Cross off-road wagon, built on the basis of Kalina 2, to the general public. internal, technical modernization. Read about what came of this in our review of the Lada Kalina Cross!

Design

Considering that almost the only direct competitor in the Russian Federation is Renault Sandero Stepway, the Cross-version of Kalina 2 has to take an example from it. In connection with imitating him, the domestic station wagon received a plastic body kit around the perimeter of the body, roof rails and a 23 mm increase in ground clearance (up to 208 mm in a "free" state and 185 mm at full load), which makes it higher than many SUVs, including the most popular are the Ford Kuga or Kia Sportage, for example (198 and 167 mm, respectively). The front and rear bumpers of Kalina got silver inserts, and the trims on the rear door and the radiator grill were exchanged for chrome for black plastic, which looks more harmonious and even slightly aggressive.

On the sidewalls of the "Cross" there are wide moldings with a branded emblem, as well as protection of wheel arches and door sills. Near the license plate you can see the Cross nameplate, which seems to hint at AvtoVAZ's desire to shout to the whole world: "Look what we (on) have done, now we have" crooks "too!" Anticipating criticism of the station wagon from Togliatti, it should be noted that its plastic body kit is attached to the body due to a thoughtful double fastening: mechanical with manual fixing elements and fastening with adhesive tape. This technology has already been repeatedly tested on numerous test drives of the model, which proves its reliability.

Design

The changes to the Kalina 2's exterior are certainly important, but not nearly as interesting as the road behavior. And the behavior of the Cross-version is equally decent both on asphalt and on a summer cottage, which is a merit of the modified suspension. Thanks to the gas-filled shock absorbers, the front wheel track increased by 4 mm, the reinforced rear point of the engine and the steering rack, it was possible to improve handling and raise the information content of the suspension - steering wheel - driver link. The suspension improved together with colleagues in the alliance led to an increase in ground clearance by 16 mm, and another 7 mm appeared after the installation of wheels with an increased radius - R15 / 185/55. They are soft enough for unpaved tracks and moderately tough for asphalt.

Adaptation to Russian conditions

The station wagon is well prepared for the Russian operating conditions, but not at all by 5 points. It has no four-wheel drive and is not expected, there is no steering wheel heating, and you have to pay extra for the Era-Glonass alarm button. But there is a heated 1st row seats, side mirrors and a windshield, a climate system, a spare wheel drive on a 14-inch steel disc, and most importantly - a competitive, almost 20-centimeter ground clearance. The Kalina Cross trunk is clearly not the leader in terms of roominess in the class (355 liters), but its modest volume is easily increased by almost 2 times by folding the rear seats.

Comfort

There are definitely more changes in the interior of the Kalina Cross than in the exterior. The first thing that catches your eye is the orange inlays and trim with orange stitching on the seats and door panels. The rims of the side air ducts and the insert on the steering wheel have a similar color (it must be borne in mind that the interior is also available in gray). The Cross chairs were equipped with a high leg cushion, a new frame and a denser filler, due to which the lateral and lumbar support improved (you don't jump out of the chair when making sharp turns). On the one hand, the new configuration of the seats is good, but on the other hand, it is good only for people of "standard" build, and those who are larger will have to adapt to the sidewalls that support the back. Adjustment of the steering column for reach, unfortunately, is not provided, but its absence is slightly compensated by the increased volume of the seats.

In general, the impressions of the revised Kalina interior are positive. Without losing free space for riders and retaining the entire volume of the luggage compartment, it has become more practical and comfortable. The amount of extraneous noise has significantly decreased - in order to achieve this effect, vibration and noise insulation materials were added to the car in the area of ​​the floor and the engine compartment, rubber seals were installed in places where they simply did not exist before, and also the door trim at the points of their attachment to body "hedgehogs" (and the "hedgehogs" themselves, too). An additional contribution to acoustic comfort was made by sound-absorbing rear fenders integrated into the rear wheel arches - from their supply, the noise from stones and lumps of dirt flying from under the wheels is almost not annoying.

In terms of reliability, Kalina Cross cannot be called an excellent. Firstly, because there is one airbag in the "base" - for the driver. You have to pay extra for a pillow for the front passenger, and there are no other airbags at all. Secondly, the rear riders have only two head restraints by default - the third is offered only for a surcharge. And thirdly, of the electronic assistants, only emergency braking assistance (BAS) and brake force redistribution (EBD), and anti-lock braking system (ABS) are available. Luxury in the form of rear parking sensors and light / rain sensors is the privilege of the most expensive trim levels. Isofix mounts for child car seats are, of course, a must in any design.

Want a modern touchscreen with tons of bells and whistles like iPhone compatibility or voice control? Dreaming is not harmful! At least, this is what the unpretentious center console of Lada Kalina Cross claims, which does not shine without physical buttons even for a surcharge. Here, the main place is given to a modest radio tape recorder with a miniature screen, an SD card slot, 4 speakers and a USB connector. Oh yes, there is also Bluetooth with Handsfree, and many thanks for that. And to be honest: seriously, thank you for not even a niche for a new radio tape recorder and not even a stub. You can expect everything from the Lada center consoles.

Lada Kalina Cross Specifications

The Kalina Cross engine range today consists of two 1.6-liter engines, which prefer exclusively 95th gasoline. The 8-valve unit produces 87 hp. and 140 Nm, working in tandem with a cable 5-speed "mechanics", and the 16-valve engine develops 106 hp. and 148 Nm, combined with both a manual transmission and a VAZ 5-speed "robot" AMT. According to the manufacturer, the average fuel consumption, depending on the modification, ranges from 6.5 to 6.6 liters. for 100 km, but actual figures may differ. After the Kalina 2 got up, got a plastic body kit and got bigger wheels, it could not help but lose in dynamics. To compensate for the weight, the VAZ employees changed the gear ratio of the main pair in the 5-speed manual transmission: it was 3.7, but now it is 3.9. The higher the gear ratio, the higher the peak torque, all other things being equal, which means that the faster the acceleration. The vehicle's top speed has decreased slightly.

In the domestic market, Lada Kalina Cross debuted in June 2014. The novelty is a modified version of the usual second generation viburnum in the station wagon. Externally, such a car is distinguished by increased ground clearance, roof rails and special overlays made of black unpainted plastic. They are designed to protect the paintwork from mechanical damage.

In technical terms, the car has also changed a lot, the gear ratio of the main pair was increased from 3.7 to 3.9, new thrust bearings with a changed castor angle were installed in the front, and the suspension flaunts gas shock absorbers.

Dimensions Lada Kalina Cross

Lada Kalina Cross is a five-seater B class station wagon, its overall dimensions are: length 4104 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1560 mm, wheelbase 2476 mm, and the ground clearance is 203 mm. This clearance is typical of vehicles designed for severe operating conditions. They will more easily transfer a ride on a dirt road, will be able to storm curbs while parking and maintain an acceptable smoothness on a bumpy paved road.

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

Engine and transmission Lada Kalina Cross

Lada Kalina Cross is equipped with two engines, a robotic or mechanical variable transmission and exclusively front-wheel drive. Due 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 a 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 crankshaft rpm. With such an engine, the station wagon will accelerate to one hundred kilometers per hour in 12.2 seconds, and the high-speed ceiling will be 165 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption of 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 a 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, the 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 a groan in 10.8 seconds, and the maximum speed will be 177 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption of Lada Kalina Cross will be 9 liters in the city, 5.8 liters on the highway and 6.5 liters in the combined cycle.

Outcome

Lada Kalina Cross keeps pace with the times. She has an unusual and stylish design that perfectly emphasizes 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 the realm of verified ergonomics, practicality and comfort. Daily use should not be inconvenient. The manufacturer is well aware 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 Lada Kalina Cross will last for many kilometers and give unforgettable emotions from the trip.

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An article about the Lada Kalina Cross car, which appeared on the Russian market in 2014. The review examines the technical characteristics of the station wagon, tells about the trim levels, a fairly large section is devoted to the advantages and disadvantages of the car (according to the reviews of car owners).

Is Lada Kalina Cross a second generation car?

The well-known brand Lada Kalina is a passenger car manufactured by AvtoVAZ, produced since November 2004.

The model is one of the ten most popular cars in Russia, it is produced not only in Togliatti, but also at the car plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan).

The assembly of the first generation Kalina was carried out until the spring of 2013, the car was produced in hatchback, sedan and station wagon bodies.

In May of the same 2013, a new project Lada Kalina 2 was launched into a series, but this model has already begun to be produced in only two body versions - a station wagon and a hatchback.

The Kalina Cross modification appeared in 2014, and although it is based on the Universal, it has a number of significant differences.

Disputes over whether the new Kalina is a second-generation car are ongoing, some fans of VAZ cars believe that this is just a deep restyling of its predecessor.

But the Lada Cross has a lot of updates, and what a car is, this is what we have to figure out.

How Lada Kalina Cross differs from the station wagon

The most important question: how does the Cross model differ from the station wagon, and can it be all-wheel drive?

Unfortunately, AvtoVAZ has never mass-produced 4x4 cars, of course, if you do not take into account the Niva SUVs.

Kalina Cross is a front-wheel drive car, but with slightly increased cross-country ability, improved technical characteristics.

So, the modification of Lada Kalina Cross from Universal is different:

• the presence of wider door moldings;
• reinforced anti-roll bars;
• gear ratio in the main pair of transmission;
• higher ground clearance;
• improved shock absorbers;
• other suspension springs.

A protective plastic body kit is installed on the sills and wheel arches of the Cross, and a nameplate with the model name is also attached to the tailgate.

Already in the base, the car is equipped with 15 alloy wheels, while the station wagon is equipped with R14 stamping as standard.

Lada Kalina Cross specifications

One of two types of engines can be installed under the hood of a VAZ car, these are:

All power units are four-cylinder, in-line, running on petrol fuel, with a working volume of 1596 cm3.

There are also two types of gearboxes: "five-step mechanics" and robotic gearbox-5.

In the standard version with "8-valve" and manual transmission-5, the car can accelerate to 165 km / h and dial "one hundred" in 12.2 seconds.

The manufacturer claims that in the combined cycle, gasoline consumption per 100 km is 7.2 liters.

With an AMT transmission and a 106-horsepower engine, the car consumes fuel more economically (7 liters), but acceleration is not fast, it will take 13.1 seconds to reach 100 km / h.

But the car has a higher maximum speed in this equipment, Cross 1.6 AMT can go with a maximum speed of up to 178 km / h.

Compared to the station wagon, the ground clearance of the Lada Cross is increased by 2.3 centimeters, and is 208 mm (no load). With a body length of 4.104 m, the Kalina wheelbase is 2476 mm, the height of the car is 1.7 m.

The Cross front suspension is conventional - standard MacPherson strut.

But a beam is installed at the back, but it is reinforced with triangular levers.

The front brakes are disc (there are no others on modern passenger cars now), but there are drums on the rear axle, which, of course, is not encouraging.

The electric power steering made driving easy, and changing the gear ratio in the main pair of gearboxes from 3.7 to 3.9 made it possible to improve traction characteristics, but due to this, the dynamics slightly deteriorated.

Kalina Cross complete set

Kalina in the Cross modification is presented in two basic trim levels - Norma and Luxe, the first of which is basic.

In the most budgetary version, the following options are provided:

• an airbag on the steering wheel;
• alloy wheels R15;
• roof rails;
• power windows on the front doors;
• standard alarm system with immobilaseir;

The audio system is capable of playing MP3 files; four speakers are installed in the cabin for playing music.

The Norm version includes:, brake distributor EBD, driver assistance system for emergency braking EBA.

There is a heated front seats and side mirrors, to protect against glare, an athermal film is installed on the windows.

Surely many drivers are upset that the steering column cannot be adjusted for departure, and instead of a full-size spare wheel, there is a small R14 stowaway in the trunk.

A few functions have been added to the Lux configuration: rain / light / parking sensors, heated windshield, and all side doors are equipped with electric windows.

The mirrors in the top version are electric, the front passenger's airbag is mounted in the dashboard.

Kalina Cross reviews

According to car owners, Kalina Cross has many advantages, but also disadvantages are noted.

The advantages of this model:

• high ground clearance allows you to operate the car on country roads;
• there are no complex components and assemblies in the car, it can be repaired even in the field;
• there are no problems with spare parts - there is no headache, where to buy parts, spare parts are inexpensive;
• the price-quality ratio pleases; according to car owners, Lada is worth its money;
• serious breakdowns are extremely rare, only minor flaws are noted;
• the interior is quite spacious, despite the fact that Kalina looks like a small car from the outside;
• the trunk of a car is voluminous, and with the rear seats folded out, you can place many useful things on a long journey in it.

Although it is not too quiet when driving in the car, the noise insulation on the Lada Cross still became better, and there were also fewer crickets in the cabin.

With internal combustion engine 106 HP With. there are no complaints about the dynamics, but the 87-horsepower engine is weak, its power on the highway is not enough.

The suspension is stiff enough, but it's even good - the car does not lurch around corners, it drives confidently along the highway.

Cons of Kalina Cross:

• the gearbox howls perceptibly, moreover, this drawback is noted by many car owners, by the way, this is also characteristic of;
• at certain speeds, the gearshift lever begins to rattle (on a car with a manual transmission);
• the word Cross in the name of the model is not very appropriate - this car cannot be called a crossover, since the cross-country ability is not good enough, and the ground clearance is actually less than that indicated by the manufacturer;
• salon plastic is oak, does not differ in high quality;
• instead of a full-fledged R15 spare wheel, the car is equipped with a 14th radius stowage wheel on a stamped wheel rim.

In general, all the shortcomings are minor, some shortcomings can be corrected, but you can ignore something, for example, the howling of the checkpoint.

Despite the noise of the gearbox, the transmission does not fail, and the noise does not affect the working stroke.

It should be borne in mind that the Lada Cross belongs to the budget class, so minor flaws in the VAZ car can be forgiven.

Already in September this year, sales of a new crossover from a domestic manufacturer - Lada Kalina Cross will begin. This will happen immediately after its premiere at the Moscow International Motor Show, which will be held at the end of August, ends. However, the first demonstration of the capabilities of the new car took place on June 26, 2014 at a specially organized closed show for the shareholders of AvtoVAZ (within the framework of the meeting). The new model was personally presented by the president of the auto concern Bo Andersson.

Lada Kalina Cross 2014

Along with the new Lada Kalina Cross, the Lada 4 × 4 Urban and Lada Largus Cross models were also presented. Official sales are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2014.

Price Lada Kalina Cross

The approximate price of the crossover is already known. According to preliminary information, the buyer of Lada Kalina Cross will have to pay from 400 to 450 thousand rubles.

Lada Kalina Cross

From a purely technical point of view, the new model from AvtoVAZ should be classified as crossovers rather conditionally. It would be more correct to consider Lada Kalina Cross a universal car with increased ground clearance.

In other words, the new model is nothing more than Lada Kalina, equipped with a whole list of new options and additions:
-the clearance is increased to 208 mm;
- plastic overlays are installed on the perimeter of the body and on the doors;
-provided metal protection of the gearbox and the engine itself from below;
-installed larger wheels;
-introduced variety to the interior;
-implemented some technical innovations.
Thus, the domestic manufacturer managed to turn the Lada Kalina station wagon into an almost full-fledged crossover. Now let's pay attention to all the new details.

bottom view

It's no secret that the Internet is replete with official photos of the new Lada Kalina Cross model. High-quality shooting allows you to examine in detail and study the body design of the Lada Kalina hatchback, the interior of the cabin and even the bottom of the car, which has been largely transformed. Now there are no protruding elements on it and, most importantly, the engine crankcase is protected by a thick sheet of steel.

Changes to the suspension Kalina Cross

Depending on the degree of congestion of the car, the ground clearance varies from 208 mm (completely empty) to 188 mm (fully loaded). One way or another, progress in this direction is obvious. The crossover's ground clearance is 2.3 cm higher than that of the station wagon. This begs the question: how did the domestic auto industry manage to achieve such significant figures? It really took a lot of changes to do this:
-Installed original shock absorbers filled with gas;
-reconfigured suspension elements;
-Changed the location of the spring supports.
Thus, the new chassis made it possible to achieve an increase of 16 mm. The remaining 7 mm were won thanks to alloy wheels (tires 195 / 55R15, diameter 15). The wide tires installed in the new model also played an important role. They increased the front and rear wheel track by 4 mm. This, in turn, forced the designers to reduce the steering rack travel by 3.6 mm and to increase the turning radius to 5.5 meters. For comparison, for the station wagon Lada Kalina, this figure is 5.2 meters.

Recall that a new test of the state employee has already been published, you can read it by clicking on the link.

Lada Kalina Cross will pleasantly surprise its buyer with elegant moldings with the Cross lettering on the side doors, black plastic strips installed on the sills, stylish metal inserts on the bumpers, roof rails and almost off-road clearance. What is missing? Alas, no matter how you ask for all-wheel drive in such a kit, the AvtoVAZ crossover can only boast of the front one.

Dimensions Lada Kalina Cross

It's time to talk about external dimensions. So, the Lada Kalina Kros model has:

• 4,084 m in length:
• 1.7 m wide;
• 1,562 m high including roof rails;
• 2,476 m - wheelbase;
• 0.208 m clearance;
• the track of the front wheels is 1.434 m and the rear wheels, respectively, are 1.418 m.

Salon

The interior of a budget crossover model from a domestic manufacturer has not undergone significant changes.

Interior trim

Absolutely everything, down to the very last detail, corresponds to the appearance of the salon of the station wagon Lada Kalina. The only thing that has been changed is the color scheme. The manufacturer has added bright orange inserts to the steering wheel, seats, door trim. The new "orange" interior gives a cheerful mood and good mood for the whole day.

The manufacturer paid special attention to sound insulation. Now the noise of the wheels is muffled by protective screens installed in the rear wheel arches.

Dashboard Kalina Cross 2014

The cabin of the new car model can comfortably accommodate five passengers, including the driver. The spacious 355-liter boot can be expanded as needed. It is enough just to fold the rear seats and it will increase by another 315 liters.

Rear seats

Let's talk about technical characteristics... Lada Kalina Cross, created on the basis of the station wagon Lada Kalina, comes standard with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 87 hp. and cable-driven manual transmission. In order to enhance the traction capabilities of the car, the gear ratio of Ch. the designers increased the gearbox pairs to 3.9 (for the original model, this figure is 3.7).

The convenience and safety of passengers are designed to ensure:
-two front airbags in case of an accident;
-reliable central locking, supporting the functions of remote control, BAS and ABS;
-signaling;
-electric power steering wheel;
-function of heated front seats;
-comfortable headrest for rear seats;
-climatic installation;
-electric windows on the front doors;
- roof rails for luggage;
-alloy wheels R15 and much more.