Automobiles of the Lada model have long since not caused wild enthusiasm among motorists. Of course, if you do not take into account the drawings of concepts and exhibits. Technical tuning of Largus 2012 did not produce the expected reaction, the model became just one of AvtoVAZ's new products. It was produced in three types of body: van, station wagon and compact van. This model replenished the ranks of the budget segment, but did not win much popularity. But increased demand was still observed. As a rule, its customers are people who often go to the cottage or simply carry large loads. Thanks to the capacity, the car found its consumer.
But AvtoVAZ continued to develop this line. And already in the framework of the international exhibition in 2014, held in Moscow, the pseudocrossover “Lada Largus” was introduced. The characteristics of the car, although not all, have not changed. The prefix “Cross”, which was used by manufacturers, guaranteed increased ground clearance, new R16 wheels, a plastic body kit for protection, a modified bumper and door racks made in black.
Exterior
It is worth noting that the car looks like an SUV in appearance, which can conquer any road. The front bumper is made of plastic, but the car does not look primitive. Probably, the metal insert adds a twist to this. In general, the external tuning of Largus Cross is similar to its predecessor, and it makes no sense to look for any cardinal changes. However, the updated car has acquired modern features and a certain dynamism. Some role in the design is played by 16-inch wheels, made quite well. They are ideal for driving in the city, and for off-road.
An experienced driver will immediately notice that the ground clearance of this model is increased. For Lada Largus it is 145 mm, while for Cross it is 170 mm. As for the other criteria, they fully comply with the class B universal.
Interior
Aesthetic tuning “Largus” causes a lot of controversy, especially it is felt in the cabin. Why do such feelings appear? And this is due to the fact that the designers used too bold and contrasting tricks in the interior design, to which not everyone is unequivocal.
The changes affected both the door trim and steering wheel, the front panel was slightly transformed. But if you look deeper, much remains the same. After all, the basic mechanisms have not changed at all, the comfort in the car is no longer there, which was clearly demonstrated by the test drive. Largus Cross 4x4 is a front-wheel drive car, so no different switches have been added.
Of course, not only the controls are in the cabin. The design of seats, doors and other things is also given great attention. Largus Cross will not disappoint its owners in this regard. Inside, there are a lot of elements that are made of quality leather and are highlighted in orange. It seems that such a design move is designed for young people. It looks, of course, quite spectacular. Despite the fact that the interior resembles Renault Logan, orange inserts allowed to add a twist and slightly change the overall impression of the car. The 4x4 Lada Largus SUV is made on the basis of the Lux model, so you don’t have to install additional electronics. All this is already in the base.
Take a look under the hood
If someone ever drove a Renault Logan MCV, then in the “Largus Cross” he will not see anything new, since the technical characteristics are completely identical. Engine 105 horsepower. It works pretty well at low speeds and does not twitch in the first two gears, the driver can control the fuel supply as accurately as possible. However, at speeds above 120 km / h it is felt that the thrust is not as active as it was before. Of course, few people want to accelerate on Russian roads to such a speed, so this minus is insignificant. A convenient five-speed manual gearbox comes complete with the engine that the Lada Largus car is equipped with.
Characteristics
If we talk in detail about the technical characteristics, then it is worth mentioning the dynamic stability of the car. The car does not lose momentum on the ups and downs, even when seven people are in it. If we talk about how much the car spends fuel, then one can not help but notice the difference with the Lada Largus station wagon. Consumption for any type of movement increased by about a liter. In the new model, around 11 liters of fuel will be spent in the city, and 7.5 liters on the highway. It is also worth paying attention to the increase in the maximum speed level, which is now 165 km / h.
Crossover "Lada Largus": configuration and price
You can’t say much about the trim levels. All conditions of comfort are taken from the predecessor - the station wagon of the Luxury class. And this already indicates that in the basic content there are:
- full power accessories;
- front row seat heating system;
- on-board PC;
- airbags;
- multimedia;
- ABS and BAS systems, etc.
The cost of a five-seater model starts from 615 thousand rubles., Seven-seater - from 640 thousand.
To summarize
Many liked the car. Some were surprised that the same optimization was not done in Renault Logan. Anyone looking at a Largus 4x4 tuning will say that this model is far from an SUV. But the successful increase in ground clearance speaks at least of the ongoing work in this direction. Here you can add plastic bumpers. There are flaws, but they are insignificant. Many are uncomfortable with the fact that there is no way to choose the color of the inserts in the cabin or change the equipment. This car will not be able to climb a steep slope in a mountainous area or go at high speed off-road, but it is ideally suited to Russian roads. Although many believe that the price is too high. It is worth recognizing that Lada does not have many successful transformations, so you can be glad for the domestic manufacturer and, of course, for the lucky owners of Lada Largus Cross.