"Lada-Largus-Cross": review, specifications, description

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

When design does not really matter, and the clearance inherent in SUVs is, like a cabin for seven passengers, a huge trunk can be purchased at an affordable price, then this is what all Russian residents dream of.

After all, as it happens - life stops in winter. At this time, a typical Russian resident of a small town reads newspapers, watches TV, perhaps grows seedlings. But this person will not go to the dacha in winter. And there are only two reasons for this.

Either the country house is not insulated, or the roads are covered with snow. AvtoVAZ recently introduced the new Largus to the entire automotive community. And now the Russian summer resident need not be afraid of bad roads.

The first sales began in February 2015. In this model, the developers have fully taken into account all the requirements, as well as the wishes of motorists in our country. The car has become interesting not only for summer residents, but also for those who like to travel by car. Having such a car in the garage, you can forget about the problems of roads and their absence.

Among the competitors to the car "VAZ-Largus" at such a democratic cost, only "Kalina-Cross" and several Chinese models. But the fact is that the Chinese do not shine with their reputation. Therefore, it is worth considering this crossover well.

Marketing move

Perhaps the popularity of this car is due to the general interest in cars with SUV characteristics. Sales statistics also show that people are much more willing to buy those models that are in the crossover and off-road segment.

This trend was also sensed by the marketing specialists of the Volga Automobile Plant. It was VAZ-Largus who decided to “crossoverize” for a reason. By the time the model was to be presented to the general public, Largus was the most popular among the entire model range of the manufacturer. Among all well-sold station wagons in our country, it was Largus that was the leader. The wagon gained such popularity thanks to the army of specialized automotive publications and forums on the Internet, where the merits of Logan in a new guise have been discussed more than once.

The new "Largus" has really become one of the most successful representatives of the entire modern model range. The station wagon body made it possible to provide the car with good capacity. Under the emblem of a domestic manufacturer, a reliable and already well-proven design from the French is hidden. The leadership of AvtoVAZ thus immediately killed two birds with one stone. A domestic station wagon entered the automotive market, the reliability of which can be no doubt. For a Lada-Largus-Cross car, the price is from 600,000 rubles. Affordable for manythe inhabitants of our country. In the wake of the great success of the ordinary Largus, they decided to give the car elements and functions of an SUV and further increase interest and demand.

Appearance

Car reviews always focus on looks and design. Only a cursory glance is enough to notice something bestial in the exterior. Even the name seems to have been written out from zoological reference books. Characteristic features now appeared in appearance. But first things first.

If we forget the noisy and beautiful presentation of this novelty and all the good things that were said about the crossover by the company's management, a small test ("Largus Cross") rather disappointed than confirmed the joy and enthusiasm of the development engineers.

Manufacturers promised a lot. We had to significantly modify the station wagon body. But in the end, all the improvements made that should have added the potential of an SUV to the car were the black plastic lining that was placed on the front and rear bumpers. Also, the sills and wheel arches were painted black, and the door frames and body pillars were also pasted over with black film.

The only upgrade is the increased ground clearance. On the wagon-crossover, it is now 170 mm. We also finalized and reconfigured the suspension to work off-road and asph alt.

Complementing the look are 16 alloy wheels and oversized tires. At AvtoVAZ itself, a set of plastic elements was called “aggressive design”. Now motorists and owners will have to do something about itlive.

It's a pity, but it is not known what this aggression, created on the basis of black unpainted plastic, manifests itself in. Representatives of the manufacturer could not explain this, especially since plastic does not have any special outstanding capabilities, as does the body kit.

In general, the crossover is the Franco-Romanian hit Logan MCV from 2006, but with new bumpers and a different grille. In appearance, there is not a gram of at least some aggression. On the contrary, the appearance is completely utilitarian.

Slightly angular and bulky rear, vertical pillars and tailgate give the car the look of a commercial bus. Simple optics, a smooth and flat roof, primitive handles and mirrors - this is what completes the review of the appearance of a far from being the most elegant and graceful car. But a certain rudeness is still useful for a new SUV.

Salon Interior

As soon as you get into the salon, you immediately see that nothing global has changed in the interior. The driver's seat is still comfortable, and is also able to hold drivers of any size and build. In some configurations, the chair may have adjustable lumbar support and a steering column with settings in the vertical plane. The seat can be adjusted using simple adjustments.

High landing allowed to improve visibility. So, when you sit in the front seat, the review is almost perfect. Even very wide A-pillars do not interfere with looking at the road situation.

Front panel, as well aselectronic equipment, remained the same. Among the features can be identified klaxon. It's set in French, which is a bit unusual for Russians. Its button is now at the end of the right steering column toggle switch.

Finish Features

As for the features that are only in the new crossover interior, these are orange leather inserts. With these elements, the designers designed the backs of the front seats. Also inserts can be found in the shoulder area. Decorative stitching and plaid in the same orange adorns all seats. In addition, bright leather is also trimmed on the center console and door trim. What the designers were thinking about is quite difficult to understand. But they still managed to revive the interior of the Largus-Cross car a little. Feedback from motorists is generally positive. Although such a car is not purchased because of the trim.

Space

Here's something, and there is a lot of free space in the cabin of the 7-seater version. In general, it is spaciousness and large volume that are one of the advantages that ensure high demand for this station wagon with SUV functions. There is plenty of room in all directions.

The second row seats three passengers comfortably. At the same time, the landing will not only be comfortable. Passengers will not interfere with each other. If you install additional seats in the third row, then two more seats will be added, where even tall passengers can sit freely. But these chairs are located above the axis. Therefore, those sitting will feel the road "on themselves".

Trunk

Likethe standard version, "Largus-Cross" 7-seater can easily turn from a comfortable car for passengers with a trunk of 200 liters into a small commercial truck. As a result, there will be only two seats in front and 2500 m3 for carrying cargo.

The transformation process is simple and fast. It is convenient that different doors with latches are installed at the back. This greatly facilitates the process of loading and unloading.

Ergonomics and equipment

"Largus-Cross" is built on the basis of the maximum configuration of the usual "Largus". And this version is very rich. For an affordable price, the future owner will receive air conditioning, two airbags, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated front seats. The mirrors are electrically adjustable. Also, the car is equipped with a good-sounding audio system. There are roof rails on the roof. There are ABS and alloy wheels. It's almost ideal. Everything you need is here, but there is nothing superfluous.

If we talk about ergonomic characteristics, then everything is ambiguous. If you ask the owners about the minor shortcomings of the Largus-Cross car, the review would be about the short cushion of the driver's seat, about the non-optimal back profile, weak lateral support, cargo fit.

Also, the owners write that there is not much room in the second and third rows. In addition to all this, many did not like the new location of the horn button, the power window controls, which are now located oncenter console.

But these are small things. If you ask the owners of the Largus-Cross car about the merits, the review will be different. So, the car attracts with a comfortable steering wheel, a well-functioning gearbox, perfectly readable instruments, a large cargo area when the seats are folded down. Also, many are pleased with the low loading height and the rear gate. By the way, they open as much as 180 degrees.

Largus-Cross: specifications

Only one unit was allocated for this car. The designers decided to use a 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. The engine is equipped with 16 valves, timing and distributed fuel injection. The maximum possible power that this unit is capable of is 105 hp. with., but for this it is necessary to spin the engine up to 3750 rpm.

Paired with the power unit, AvtoVAZ installed a virtually uncontested five-speed manual gearbox. The "ensemble" of their engine and gearbox allows the car to pick up speed up to 165 km / h. At the same time, the car can accelerate to 100 km in 13 seconds.

Fuel consumption in the city will be about 12 l/100 km. On the track, the engine consumes about 7.5 liters.

But with all this, the cost of the Lada-Largus-Cross car should be taken into account. The price starts from 518,000 rubles.

On the move

The engine remains the same. You should not expect special dynamic characteristics from it. However, if you manage the gearbox correctly, then in the stream the van is quite maneuverable. The most important thing is in the processrebuilding do not forget about the long wheelbase and rear end. On the track, the crossover also behaves quite well. Even if you load the trunk to the maximum, then, in spite of everything, it rides on asph alt, it rides quite confidently.

Off-road performance

Naturally, it is difficult to call a new car a crossover in the full sense. A ground clearance of 175 mm with a fully loaded body is an excellent figure, but as soon as you go off-road, you immediately remember the distance between the axles, which seriously limits the possibilities. In addition, AvtoVAZ does not plan to produce Largus-Cross 4x4. Still, this car is positioned as a family economical car. However, this is not only a versatile machine with increased capacity. Now the kit also includes increased cross-country ability, as well as survivability.

The pendant here can open completely. It is possible to “ditch” it, but it is quite difficult to implement it. In addition, other wheels were installed, which also contributed to an increase in ground clearance.

In general, such a car for Russian roads should be at the very beginning. Everything that has been done now could have been done much earlier. If you read what the owners of the Largus-Cross car write, the review about the car is generally positive. After all, it is almost a foreign car. With this car, everything is much easier than with any other models. Just turn the key half a turn and the engine starts immediately.

The protective body kit fully justifies its purpose. He will be able to withstand winter snowdrifts without any problems, and will not be scratched fromcontact with branches. This is true for summer residents who regularly travel to sites.

They also speak positively about cross-country ability. Yes, there is no all-wheel drive in the car, even its imitation.

But a clearance of more than 200 millimeters is an excellent argument when driving over rough terrain. At AvtoVAZ, we repeat, they abandoned the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a Lada-Largus-Cross 4x4 car. The test drive also showed good opportunities.

On back roads, a five-speed short-shift gearbox helps a lot. However, there are no completely universal solutions and cannot be. You will also have to drive along the highway to the dacha. The engine revs and the interior hums.

In winter, you need to be careful. This is because visibility deteriorates in winter. The wipers freeze very quickly, and an uncleaned area is obtained on the left, behind which even a large truck can hide. In the rear-view mirror, only the headrests and frosted swing doors are visible. Side mirrors get dirty quickly.

The Largus-Cross car itself, the technical characteristics of which we reviewed earlier, is something that is perfect for motorists without any particular ambitions. Engine capabilities are enough for both road and off-road. And a roomy trunk will be a huge plus for commercial use, for travelers and for summer residents. Also, the car will be appreciated by large families whose we alth is above average. Children will appreciate the spaciousness of the cabin, men and women will like the excellent sound of the media system. Everyoneyou will like the interior and exterior, as well as the ability to drive on any road surface without any obstacles. So "Largus-Cross" is a car for our roads, with a Russian character and an affordable price.