Last year, in the beginning of autumn, a new model “Lada Kalina Cross” went on sale - a new development of Volga automobile manufacturers. The machine received the latest technical developments and is in fashion, reflecting the intentions of the manufacturer. The concept of "practicality" helped this car to rise to a high level, while changing the very understanding of comfort.
Some manufacturer delights
Kalina Cross has a very high cross-country ability. The suspension is modernized in comparison with the previous analogues. New tires with an increased profile make the movement even more comfortable. For the stability and quality of the Kalina control, the updated settings of the suspension units are responsible. On tests, the car received the highest rating, inspiring many experts. Before us is a real crossover with a compact structure. From a conventional large SUV, this car is distinguished only by
front-wheel drive.Auto Kalina Cross: specifications
The universal machine is based on the usual and familiar to all of us equipment. At the same time, “Kalina 2” (“Cross”) has slightly different
technical specifications . The bumper sides are made in a new way, the wheel arch is slightly transformed. Fairings on the threshold of the floor began to look more elegant. Black moldings were placed on the doors.
On the bumper lining are silver. Of particular note is the interior of the car. Orange color can be found everywhere. This steering wheel and seats, as well as trim on the doors. In addition, this year a new Kalina Cross car entered the market, the technical specifications of which are supplemented by a noise isolation package. A modern power steering has appeared. An improved airbag makes the car even more reliable. Now it is possible to heat the front seats. Among other things, Kalina Cross supplemented the technical specifications with implemented ABS and a new audio system. The changes affected the powertrain. The engine has 16 valves, while its predecessor is only 8. Its power is 106
horsepower. An economical engine complements the Kalina Cross car, the technical characteristics of which are commendable. Now the volume is 1.6 liters, which makes the car profitable not only on the highway, but also in urban environments.
Under the hood
The engine has a distributed electronic fuel injection system. Maximum power is available at 5100 rpm. With a mixed driving cycle, the car spends up to 7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. Petrol engine. If you are interested in Kalina Cross, the technical characteristics of which we describe, you should also know that the car has a high speed. It is 175 kilometers per hour. The previous analogue of Kalina reached only 164 kilometers. The engine is driven by a five-speed manual gearbox.
Chassis and suspension
The changes also affected the suspension. On the front are valve shock absorbers with a rack of a new design. Spring stiffness increased. The compression buffer on the rear suspension is 70 mm. There is a stabilizer for increasing diameter. Now the vehicle’s ground clearance has increased by 23 mm. Larger wheels caused changes in the steering system. The rake has decreased. This is done so that the wheels do not touch the wings when turning the car. Therefore, the radius of the U-turn of Kalina increased slightly. Of all the electronic devices of the car, it is worth mentioning the
anti-lock braking system , the emergency stop amplifier. This also includes an updated airbag and an auxiliary brake light. With the latest equipment, Lada Kalina Cross becomes even safer and more comfortable, which brings it to a new progressive level. The one and only drawback of the car is the long-awaited
all-wheel drive, which so far, unfortunately, is not there. In the northern latitudes, this function would significantly improve the car and make it even more popular. Nevertheless, it remains to wait and hope that in the near future there will be
four-wheel drive. So far, only the front has to be content. In general, the car can be considered profitable and reliable.
Innovative Kalina Cross: specifications, price and conclusions
Today, the car is available in only one type of configuration - “Norma”. Kalina has a total cost of 470,000 rubles in the Russian market. Compared with the previous model, it is 40 thousand more expensive. However, the price is justified. The introduction of modern technology in a unique car could not but affect the pricing policy. In the future, experts predict that the cost will decrease slightly. For the first time, Kalina Cross sales have already gained considerable fame and popularity in Russia and Kazakhstan in particular.