Summer, hot season. Someone will remember it as a trip to the resort, for someone it will fly by unnoticed in the work process, and someone will still make a gift for themselves and buy a new car. What kind of car to buy, everyone chooses for himself, but why not stop your attention on the novelty of the domestic auto industry - the second generation of Lada Kalina hatchbacks? Let us consider in more detail how this model can please (or upset) us.

Let's start with the history of the car. This will not take too much time, because the Lada Kalina 2 has a very small one. The first copy of Kalina of the second generation left the assembly line in May 2013, and the first sales began at the end of June. It is noteworthy that there are no sedans among the new Kalin models - only station wagons and hatchbacks.

According to the statements of the designers and manufacturers of the car, all its characteristics have been improved compared to the previous generation, the shortcomings have been corrected, appearance is not inferior to foreign analogues, and the prices make the car quite an attractive option for buying domestic consumers. Is it worth taking AvtoVAZ's word about the improved technical characteristics, we will now try to figure it out.

Specifications Lada Kalina 2

The main part of the new "Kalin" is produced with two versions of the 1.6-liter engine: in the standard assembly it will have a manual gearbox and engines of 87 "horses", in a luxury mechanic and 98 hp. The maximum speed of the car will be respectively 169 and 179 km / h, and acceleration to 100 km / h will take 12.4 and 11.6 seconds. At the same time, fuel consumption for any configuration is approximately the same and is equal to 7.3 liters for the combined cycle.

There is also a complete set with a manual transmission and with an engine with a capacity of 108 hp, a maximum speed of 179 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.6 s and an average fuel consumption of about 8 l / 100 km.

There is also a "luxury" version of the car with an automatic transmission (other configurations are only with manual transmission), this option in terms of characteristics, it differs little from a car with “mechanics”, engine power - 98 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h in 13.8 s.

The carrying capacity of all cars is the same and is 475 kg, and the trunk volume is 260 liters.

Well, as we see, the auto industry did not deceive with the parameters - small improvements (within 10% in terms of volume and weight of cargo, as well as fuel economy) in Kalina are noticeable compared to the first version.

What's new?

Let's look further. An old problem with not very high-quality components, which added a lot of coins to the treasury of auto repair owners - how did you solve it? The most obvious way was to supply some foreign-made spare parts - this is, in general, what AvtoVAZ did.

Power windows, a generator, a cooling system and a few more parts on Kalina 2 are now imported. Let's hope that now the new reviews of the owners of Lada Kalina 2 will not be full of negativity about the massive failure of generators, as happened after the recent "modernization of viburnum".

It would seem that domestic engineers sign their own insolvency, due to the pervasive use of imported components? Not at all - it’s just that the car has now become even more “foreign” (as you know, the design of the car was also done not by the “Russian Ivan”, but by the Briton Steve Mattin).

IN standard equipment machine, a decent multimedia complex appeared with the ability to connect USB devices and even interact with the phone when Bluetooth assistance(In this case, you can use the "hands free" system). A complete set of "luxury" is supplied with a navigation system.

In addition, in comparison with the previous generation Kalin, the new car has more comfortable manual transmission With cable drive, which has reduced gear shifting forces, as well as longitudinal travel and lever play.

changed for the better and chassis, developed by AvtoVAZ designers together with Renault specialists. The car has become more stable and better controlled.

Advantages and disadvantages

Of the advantages of Kalina 2, both testers and new car owners primarily highlight the original design. For decades, it has been believed that beautiful cars are made only abroad, and Russian auto industry in this regard, lagged behind at least 10–15 years, but now everything is not so simple.

It is worth noting the increased engine power and a different quality of the dashboard with a more convenient arrangement of gauges and scales. The airbag is now even standard. Reliable suspension now has an increased resource and the front struts are now much more durable than most others domestic cars.

Now about the shortcomings of the new Kalina 2. The disadvantages include, first of all, the too noisy and already fairly outdated eight-valve engine (in the “standard” configuration), then the hydraulic headlight adjustment (only electric adjustment has been installed in other cars for a long time) and the lack on the instrument panel of the sensor showing the temperature of the coolant.

In addition, unfortunately, the quality of the Russian assembly is also “lame” - some small parts can be screwed carelessly or not tightly enough, and in some instances of the car, doors squeak against the body while driving.

Controllability

Handling has gotten better. Thanks to the steering rack - it has become shorter, and the steering wheel can now be turned from one stop to another in just 3 turns, and not 4, as before. The steering wheel itself in the new car is also mounted differently. Due to all this, the sensitivity of control and the rigidity of the steering system have increased. The car reacts faster to the actions of the driver, it has become easier to go around obstacles and bumps on the roadway.

In addition, one cannot help but pay attention to the new anti-lock braking system of the car, which, in the “luxury” configuration, is also supplemented by a stabilization program. The design of the brake system has changed somewhat - some of the parts are now imported.

Suspension and chassis

The front suspension of the Kalina 2 of 2013, compared to the previous model, has a larger stabilizer section and changed, for the better, characteristics of shock absorbers and springs. The rear suspension has become a little stiffer, which reduced the roll of the car and made it more stable on the road. The designers promise to introduce a few more changes to the design of the suspension and chassis by the end of summer, it remains to be hoped that this will only benefit the car.

Salon and comfort

Inside the car, you can see a more convenient arrangement of instruments on the panel, which now looks much better than in the first Kalina. Now it is much more convenient to manage the multimedia system and climate control. And the air conditioning system itself, which is available even in the cheapest versions of the car, has great functionality, not to mention the “Lux” equipment.

The dimensions of the cabin have not changed - however, five people were quite comfortably accommodated there before. But the volume of the trunk, although it has become a little larger, is still not comparable with similar parameters foreign hatchbacks and even standard domestic cars. But still, there is enough space for several suitcases, and to transport potatoes from the dacha, buy a simpler car. The price of this car model is not the same as before.

Options and prices Lada Kalina 2

The standard equipment of "Kalina 2" in 2013 will cost the new owner in the amount of 324 thousand rubles, the "norm" - 341 thousand rubles, and the prices for the "Lux" package start at 408 thousand rubles.

Equipment	Price, rub	Engine	Transmission	type of drive	Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	Consumption city/highway, l	Maximum speed, km/h
1.6 (8V) Manual Transmission Standard (21921-40-010)	324 000	gasoline 1.6l (87 hp)	Mechanics	front	12,4	n/a / n/a	169
1.6 (8V) Manual Transmission Norma (21921-41-012)	341 000	gasoline 1.6l (87 hp)	Mechanics	front	12,4	n/a / n/a	169
1.6 (16V) Manual Lux (21927-42-010)	408 000	gasoline 1.6l (106 hp)	Mechanics	front	11,6	n/a / n/a	179
1.6 (16V) automatic transmission Lux (21922-42-010)	445 000	gasoline 1.6l (98 hp)	machine	front	13,8	n/a / n/a	171

Instead of the first version of Lada Kalina in 2013, motorists from Russia and neighboring countries received a new version of the car with front-wheel drive - Lada Kalina 2. Due to the popularity of the car, they decided not to change its name. The design and technical characteristics of the model were seriously improved and changed, which affected the front-wheel drive car only for the better, it became more modern, but, at the same time, remained easily recognizable among fans.

Lada Kalina 2 - advantages over the previous version

The new version of Kalina received an excellent modern filling, which is especially noticeable in the full and most expensive luxury configuration. Taking into account the fact that the cost of the model has remained at an affordable level for the population and is in the range between the prices of Priora and Grants, such modern equipment has made the model competitive in the modern automotive market.

Comparing the photos and characteristics of the first and second versions of Lada Kalina, it becomes clear that while maintaining the advantages previous model, in the new version, the "bottlenecks" have been significantly worked out and a lot of useful elements and additions have been introduced.

Among the advantages of the new version are the following:

• Good clearance;
• Salon expansion;
• Additional safety features for the driver and passengers;
• Increasing comfort;
• Significant noise reduction in the cabin and others.

Exterior of Lada Kalina 2

Unlike the first version, Lada Kalina is now available in two body types: hatchback and station wagon, the sedan version has disappeared from the line, now AvtoVAZ offers to purchase a B-class sedan in the form of Lada Granta. As you can see in the photo, the color gamut has expanded, blue, red and orange colors with a metallic sheen. Coloring bumpers under the body has become available already in the minimum assembly.

The shape of the roof of the hatchback remained the same, but the station wagon has fundamentally changed and received roof rails in addition. The optics of the modified Lada Kalina received built-in daytime running lights already in the minimum version. Fairly large air intake front bumper quite appropriate, given the most powerful power unit available for picking on new Lada Kalina second generation. The location of the rear lights remained almost the same as in the first version of the model.

The body of the new Kalina has become stiffer, a frontal impact energy absorption zone has appeared, due to which the passenger safety indicators have increased. Also, the body was galvanized in almost 40% of the surface, the overall dimensions of the model and the clearance slightly increased, which became comparable to the ground clearance of some crossovers.

Interior of Lada Kalina 2

The available list of options for the new version of the model is much wider than that of its predecessor. From the initial assembly, an airbag and a seat belt reminder are available for the driver. Also already in the minimum configuration, power windows are available on the front doors. Only hard plastic is used in the interior trim, soft plastic can only be found on the steering wheel and the climate control buttons are rubberized. In the glove box, you can find a port for connecting USB devices.

In the luxury configuration, you can find a seven-inch touch screen, air conditioning and full power accessories, there is also an airbag for front passenger.

Although the resolution of the multimedia screen is small, but the sensor works clearly and responds to commands immediately, the GLONASS navigation system is also built into the multimedia system. In an expensive assembly, the front seats and windshield are electrically heated, also rear seats can be folded separately, which cannot be done in basic configuration, in which the rear sofa can only be folded in one piece.

The trunk volume of the new version of Kalina is 260 liters, it has increased by 10 liters compared to the previous sedan, and in the station wagon luggage compartment holds 360 liters without folding the rear sofa. You can open the trunk with a key, in the medium and expensive configuration, just press the button in the cabin or on the key fob. In any configuration, there is a spare wheel in the luggage compartment.

As a drawback to any of the modifications of Kalina, one can note the fact that the windows do not go down to the end in the door, the rear windows generally stop after passing a little more than half.

Technical characteristics of Lada Kalina 2

The overall dimensions of the new Lada Kalina are as follows:

• Length - 4084 mm station wagon and 3893 mm sedan;
• Width - 1700 mm for both bodies;
• Height - 1504 mm station wagon and 1500 sedan;
• Ground clearance - 170 mm (when fully loaded - 145 mm).

Three power plants are available for installation on the new Lada Kalina, the working volume of each of which is 1.6 liters.

The weakest of the engines has proven itself well when installed on the Lada Grant, this eight-valve engine provides 87 hp. With. and is equipped with a lightweight version of Federal Mogul brand pistons and connecting rods. The power of this unit is quite enough to move along city streets and avenues.

The average of the power plants with a capacity of 98 liters. With. already known to motorists by Lada Priore.

The most powerful of the engines is the new 16-valve also with a volume of 1.6 liters. It delivers 106 horsepower. With.

Available for assembly as automatic transmission Japanese manufacturer Jatco, and VAZ mechanics with a cable drive. Thanks to this, in domestic mechanics, gear shifting occurs quite clearly, and there is no vibration on the gear lever. This box can be safely called one of the best in the domestic auto industry. Automatic transmission is available for 87 and 98 hp engines. with., manual transmission is installed with engines of 87 and 106 liters. With.

In the new version of Lada Kalina, an increased caster with minus camber / toe-in is installed on the rear beam. The steering uses a shortened rack, the use of which increases the obedience of the car on the road. Due to the refinement or replacement of shock absorbers, stabilizers, silent blocks and springs, vibration has decreased in the new version of Lada Kalina, the car has become more stable when driving, roll has decreased, steering control and smoothness have increased.

The equipment includes an ABS function with emergency braking assistance, which can improve the safety of passengers in a collision, as well as an ESC (Road Stability Control) function to determine the corner and overall speed, pressure in the brake system. In extreme cases and when one of the axles skids, this system helps the driver to cope with skidding by controlling each of the wheels separately.

Compared to the previous version, the operation of the ventilation and heating systems. With help joint work temperature and solar sensors are monitored for changes in surrounding car environment to maintain a stable temperature regime in the cabin.

Restyling Lada Kalina in 2016

In 2016, Lada Kalina survived small restyling and one might say new body, since not only the hinged elements have changed, but the motor shield has also been strengthened.

Lada Kalina Cross

In the new body, the off-road version of Lada Kalina 2 has some differences. So, this modification is not available with an automatic gearbox with any of the engines.

Lada Kalina Cross is not available in the basic Standard configuration, it appears on sale with the minimum Norm configuration at a cost of 512.1 thousand rubles.

The configuration of the crossover Norma corresponds to the configuration of the hatchback with a set of Norma Comfort options. It turns out that with the same versions, the cost of a cross and a hatchback differs by only 22-24 thousand rubles, but given that the crossover has a more capacious luggage compartment and increased ground clearance to 183 mm, this is not at all expensive.

Lada Kalina Universal

If you need a bulky body without increased ground clearance, so as not to overpay for an off-road version, you can purchase a Lada Kalina in a station wagon.

Price family car in the initial configuration is 447.5 thousand rubles. At the same time, the difference with a hatchback in the same configuration is only 12 thousand rubles.

The same difference persists in more expensive trim levels.

The situation is the same with prices for a crossover and station wagon, only now the station wagon will cost 9-12 thousand rubles cheaper, while maintaining the same volume luggage compartment and received in return spectacular roof rails, which are included in even the cheapest package.

Lada Kalina Sport

This version stands a little apart from the rest and features different seats and lowering suspension. ground clearance up to 150 mm.

As you can see from the photo, sporty notes appear in the exterior design. The difference in cost with a hatchback is almost 44 thousand rubles in the initial configuration, since the price of Lada Kalina Sport starts at 551 thousand rubles.

Options and prices for Lada Kalina 2 in 2016

There are several options for completing Kalina, these are Standard, Norma Classic, Norma Comfort, Norma Comfort +, Lux and Lux ​​Navigation. They are listed in order of increasing number of options and cost.

The basic equipment of the Lada Kalina Standard in 2016 costs 435.5 thousand rubles.

It includes the following options:

• On-board computer;
• One airbag (for the driver);
• Power windows on the front windows;
• Steering column adjustment;
• Setting driver's seat in height;
• Electric power steering column.

The next equipment in terms of cost is Norma Classic, the price of which is 469.5 thousand rubles.

The following options have been added:

• Central locking with remote control;
• Air conditioner;
• Electric heating of rear-view mirrors.

Options Norma Comfort will cost 488.3 thousand rubles.

Compared to the previous one, it also includes:

• Climate control;
• Front passenger airbag;
• Electrically heated front seats;
• Standard audio system with MP3 and CD;
• Handsfree and Bluetooth.

Norma Comfort+ will additionally include fog lights, while the cost increases to 507.2 thousand rubles.

The Lux package for 535.8 thousand rubles includes the following additional options:

• Rain sensor;
• Light sensor;
• Power windows rear windows;
• Light alloy wheels;
• Staff parking sensors;
• Rear view mirrors electrically adjustable.

The Lux Navigation package differs from the previous one in the presence of a standard navigation system and an ESP stabilization system, while its price will be 563.8 thousand rubles.

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Test drive LADA Kalina 2: evaluate Russian
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Ruslan Buslov, posted May 21, 2013

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AvtoVAZ has now become heaped. The farther the hand Renault-Nissan Alliance extends over Russian enterprise(now they have 25% of the shares), the better and more beautiful his cars become. What have we come to! Now even the phrase “review” in relation to models from Tolyatti does not sound like the name of some new French dish. In this situation, most of all, one should feel sorry for the comedians from the Comedy Club and the Crooked Mirror - they will now have to strain their imagination much more, because jokes about poor quality domestic auto industry are becoming more and more far-fetched, and LADA Kalina 2, stumbling over her childhood syndromes, tried to confirm this as best she could.

I arrived at the assembly plant in Togliatti on the day the production of the second generations of LADA Kalina. Representatives of the plant say that this is the most "stuffed" car in the history of VAZ. And we believe, because in the list additional options the top configuration "Lux" will, for a moment, have rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors, heating threads for the entire area of ​​the windshield, navigation system and even ESP! What is the new "Kalina" made of, how is it better than the old one and who are its competitors, and most importantly, what does VAZ mean " full stuffing"- the slogan under which the test drive of the novelty took place?

If you look inside the old and the new Renault sedan Logan, then apart from the word "foreign car" you will not be able to feel any other pleasant emotions. It was with this definition that the owners consoled and amuse themselves budget cars, including Chinese. But inside LADA Kalina 2 is not only not worse, but even better. A pleasant impression is reinforced not only visually: buttons and levers do not irritate like a cheap Chinese toy, and other Skoda and Volkswagens would envy the control logic of a touch monitor. Add to this a grown-up appearance with headlights a la VW Polo, and you get a pretty and even quite European look.

The basis of the new "Kalina" is the platform of state employees LADA Granta with slightly modernized undercarriage. There is no longer a sedan version, the model has two body types left - a hatchback and a station wagon. The dimensions of the five-doors, as well as the size of the wheelbase, have not changed much. The length of the hatchback is 3,893 mm, the width is 1,700 mm, the height is 1,500 mm, and the wheelbase is 2,476 mm like that of the Grant. The station wagon is 19 cm longer (4,084 mm) and 0.4 cm higher (1,504 mm), the trunk in the stretched version, of course, is much more spacious - 260 hatchback liters versus 361 universal ones.

The new model has a more rigid front stabilizer transverse stability, the thickness of which has increased from 22 to 24 mm. In sets with mechanical box there are front and rear suspensions from "Grants", on the version with automatic transmission - stiffer springs with a changed length and thickness of the bar, borrowed from the first Kalina Sport. As for the shock absorbers, they did not change - all versions use "racks" manufactured by SAAZ - like on the "Grant", only with the index "21928" instead of "21900" and suspicious "test drive" stickers on test cars.

LADA Kalina 2 has not lost the main advantage of its predecessor - soft suspension, indifferent to all hardships. They do an excellent job with broken asphalt, but it is worth adding gas - and hello longitudinal buildup. Moreover, the "automatic" Kalina throws no worse than the version on the "mechanics".

The steering rack is one of weaknesses the first "Kalina" - to the delight of the future owners, received a new rigid fixture. Instead of a clamp with a rubber gasket on the left side, there is now a cast bracket, a thick bolt and no gaskets. This fastening eliminates rack festivities and increases the rigidity of the steering system by 25%. At the same time, the level of vibrations on the steering wheel did not increase. But still modernized steering with an electromechanical amplifier presents surprises: while driving, the steering wheel is filled with the necessary weight, but when turning the steering wheel, the car does not immediately obey the driver and turns with a delay. While driving around the landfill, one of the cars had a steering wheel jammed at all. Officials with the equanimity of a boa constrictor answered literally the following: “The owners of our cars should not perform such exercises, therefore they should not encounter problems of this kind either.” In other words, take vegetables to the dacha - behave like a vegetable on the road.

The power range of LADA Kalina 2 is represented by three engines and two transmissions - mechanical and a new automatic, developed by the Japanese Jatco, which has already been registered at the Grant. The base for the model is an 8-valve 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of 87 liters. with., which is combined with a 5-speed manual transmission with cable drive. In addition, a 1.6-liter 16-valve engine with 98 hp is available. with., presented in a complete set only with a 4-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter, and a power of 106 liters. With. in combination with MCP5.

The model with the "automatic" loses the version with the "mechanics" in acceleration to "hundreds" for more than two seconds, but this is just the rare case when a state employee with an automatic transmission left a more pleasant impression. Gears change smoothly, without jerks, although with quite noticeable dips that occur when you press the kickdown and when switching from first to second gear. For more dynamic overtaking on the track on the "machine" there is a button to turn off the overdrive when the box does not switch above the third stage. However, the shift mechanism on the "mechanics" is also nothing to reproach - the lever moves are moderate, and the clarity of gear shifting can be countered by a few state employees with foreign nameplates.

Ladas have never been distinguished by outstanding sound insulation, and the new Kalina is no exception, despite the fact that VAZ designers have made a lot of efforts to reduce the level of noise and vibrations in the cabin: new engine mounts have been installed, an additional muffler with a soft bellows, on both types body reinforced support shelves luggage. And in the "Norma" and "Lux" trim levels, an additional complex is provided, including more plugs for hidden body cavities, an improved soundproofing package for the bottom and front panel. Nevertheless, the noise is rushing into all the cracks - from the side of the wheel arches, the engine compartment, the side pillars, and then there are these huge "burdocks" of the side mirrors that create turbulence. But the viewing angle in them, admittedly, is amazing, as is the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe glazing of the car, which provides excellent visibility both forward and to the sides.

What can boast of the most "stuffed" car in the history of the Togliatti plant? Firstly, a multimedia system with a 7-inch color touch screen, available in the top-of-the-line Luxe package. In "Standard" and "Norm" on the spot touch screen there will be an additional glove compartment. The new head unit, running the Windows operating system, is devoid of an archaic CD player, but allows you to play audio, video files and view photos from an SD card. In the future, Togliatti promises to add a navigation system with GLONASS-GPS chips to the system.

Depending on the configuration, the vehicle equipment includes ABS from Bosch, four airbags, electric windows for all doors, automatic air conditioner, the function of remote unlocking of the trunk from a key or from a button in the cabin, heated front seats, heated seats are offered as an option Windshield, how in Ford Focus, heated and electric exterior mirrors. Starting in the second half of this year, rain and light sensors and a course stabilization(ESP).

Protection of "Kalina" from corrosion, as it turned out, did not get better - on most of the bottom of the Movil, and only the thresholds are treated with anti-gravity, about a third of the body panels are galvanized. Rosneft oil is poured into the engines and gearbox at the plant, and not technical fluids, which used to be enough only until the first maintenance, carried out after a thousand kilometers. A fairly powerful battery with a capacity of 62 Ah has remained the same, but it will not be difficult to supply a more capacious and bulky battery for regions with a cold climate, the candles are Czech-made.

• Spark plugs from the Czech company Brisk
  
• Battery capacity 62 Ah supplies domestic "Akom"
  
• Under the black plastic lining in the engine compartment near the windshield is cabin filter which you can change yourself
  
• And to replace fuel filter, which is under the bottom, you will need a pit or a lift

Prices for LADA Kalina 2 will be higher than for the first generation model. So, the basic equipment will cost from 324 thousand rubles instead of the current 311.7 thousand. hatchback in maximum configuration with an "automatic" will cost 445 thousand, station wagon - 452 thousand, not counting options. By the way, AVTOVAZ does not particularly count on the “stuffed” version, the main share of sales (up to 85%), according to marketers, will fall on more available configurations"Norma" and "Comfort".

Competitors

At the time of writing the test drive is announced LADA cost Kalina 2 in the basic configuration "Standard" with a 1.6-liter engine (87 hp) and MCP5 - 324,000 rubles. The price of the maximum configuration "Lux" with a 4-speed "automatic" and a 1.6-liter engine (98 hp) for a hatchback will be 445,000 rubles, for a station wagon - 452,000 rubles. Other prices and trim details will be revealed closer to the start of sales scheduled for June.

The main competitor of Kalina is a subcompact Renault Sandero. However, in similar trim levels the French hatchback will be several tens of thousands of rubles more expensive. Prices range from 359,000 rubles for the basic version with low power motor 1.4 liters (75 hp) and MKP5 up to 510,000 rubles for a model equipped with a 1.6 liter engine (103 hp) and AKP4, in the maximum Prestige configuration.

Among the cheaper rivals is the Ukrainian five-door ZAZ Chance worth from 279,000 to 294,000 rubles, the Chinese Lifan Smily costing from 289,900 to 319,900 rubles and Chery Very, which in the database will be much more expensive - from 369,999 to 399,999 rubles.

And for the price of the most “stuffed” Kalina with an “automatic” you can buy an empty one like a drum Hyundai Solaris hatchback, prices for which start from just 445,000 rubles, or transfer to Czech Skoda Fabia - from 409,000 rubles.

Safety

LADA Kalina of the second generation participated in factory crash tests, which, according to representatives of AVTOVAZ, it successfully coped with. System tests Euro NCAP have not yet been carried out.

However, the donor Kalina 2, LADA Granta, passed the crash test. The tests were carried out as part of the ARCAP program of the Autoreview newspaper. The car is rated according to the Euro NCAP system, but cars only go through a frontal impact, which is why the maximum rating cannot exceed four out of five stars. According to the tests, "Grant" with a driver's airbag earned two stars or 8.4 points out of 16 possible. As a result, it was revealed that the criteria for injury to the driver's head and neck were within absolutely safe values, the devices on the dummy recorded the compression of the ribs by 2 mm more than the border of the "green zone". A threat to the legs are fragments of broken plastic. The front passenger without an airbag is less protected: in this case, a head and chest injury is very likely.

Starting with the basic configuration, the car has a driver's airbag, driver's seat belt warning device, daytime running lights in headlights. More expensive versions have anti-lock system brakes (ABS) with emergency brake booster (BAS). In the future, a stabilization system will be available as an option. exchange rate stability(ESP).

Story

The development of a B-class car at AvtoVAZ, which will later be called LADA Kalina, began in 1993, five years later the plant gave the model an official name, and in 2004 launched production. The sedan (1118) was the first to be put on the conveyor, in July 2006 the assembly of the hatchback (1119) began, and a year later, in 2007, the station wagon version (1117) appeared on sale. The trunk in the practical version is small, the volume under the shelf is only 350 liters, which is 50 liters less than in the sedan.

The first generation models are based on the G8 platform (VAZ-2108), cars are equipped with 8- and 16-valve 1.6-liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 82 and 98 liters. With. respectively, as well as a 1.4 engine producing 89 hp. With. Over the years, ABS, air conditioning, airbags, parking sensors, and a navigator have been added to the package.

In 2008, the Kalina Sport modification appeared, addressed to lovers of dynamic driving. The hatchback is distinguished by stiffer suspension springs and an original appearance, complemented by a spoiler on tailgate, front seats with improved lateral support, improved lighting technology.

The most obvious disadvantages of the model include noise and vibration when the engine is running at high speeds. Because of this, AvtoVAZ repeatedly recalled cars - first due to a defect in the casting of the steering gear housing, then, in 2006, to replace the engine mounts.

On March 1, 2013, AvtoVAZ stopped production of the first generation Kalina. For nine years of production, about 760 thousand of these cars rolled off the assembly line of the plant.

"Lada Kalina 2" (VAZ-2192) - the second generation of the family domestic cars, issued by JSC AvtoVAZ in 2013. Unlike the first generation, Kalina 2 is produced only in hatchback and station wagon bodies. If we talk about a sedan, then to replace old version Kalina received an updated Grant, which later received its own development and also a hatchback body.

first look

The basis of the car is a structurally redesigned body taken from the first generation, but for the most part all the innovations are borrowed from Grants. So, for example, VAZ-2192, the photo of which is published below, received from a colleague negative angle wheel camber, power structure of the body, a line of engines and steering.

But still, if you compare the new generation of Kalina with the old one, you can see how hard the engineers have worked to make Kalina 2 more attractive and similar to a foreign car. To be frank, the second "Kalina" is an improved "Grant". It is worth noting more expensive finishing materials, better sound insulation and more powerful motors.

Steering

I want to say right away that after the failure from the first Kalina, the engineers had to work, and for good reason - the VAZ-2192 turned out to be extremely “obedient” and responsive. And the thing is that I had to “shorten”, leaving only 3.1 turns from lock to lock (instead of the previous four).

The electric power steering was also updated - this time they did not spare the money and equipped the car with a Korean mechanism, which, moreover, is “tightly” attached to the body. Considering that on the previous Kalina, the fastening was carried out using a rubber cushion, the result of the new improvements turned out to be very impressive - the car goes through any turns perfectly and reacts very responsively to the rotation of the steering wheel.

Chassis

If we talk about the VAZ-2192 suspension, then everything has been updated here too. But only with respect to the first "Kalina", because the whole system migrated to the second generation of cars from the "Grants" already produced at that time. Although the chassis of the old Kalina was taken as the basis for the development of the suspension for the same Grant, it nevertheless underwent thorough modifications. Firstly, they changed the setting of the shock absorbers and installed springs of increased rigidity. Secondly, they have also undergone changes in favor of increasing their thickness. In addition, as mentioned above, the VAZ-2192, whose technical characteristics are quite acceptable for the roads of the post-Soviet countries, received a negative camber angle.

How is Kalina 2 managed?

There is an opinion among the people that the second "Kalina" can be compared in terms of handling with the good old "eight" - the steering wheel is responsive, and the car "stands" perfectly both on high-speed straight lines and on winding roads. The energy intensity has not suffered in any way - in front of deep pits and potholes, you don’t even have to try to slow down much, because the car “flies” them with enviable agility.

In addition, if the wheel gets into an unplanned hole or pothole in a turn, the updated Kalina does not lose control and calmly continues to move along a given trajectory. Based on this, we can conclude that the suspension and steering work out to the fullest! The only "dirty" that the VAZ "berry" does not like is small cracks and micro-roughness. On them, the car now and then shudders and shakes. But still, such a drawback is not very striking, and it can be corrected by installing less rigid tires.

checkpoint

Any person who owns front wheel drive car The VAZ of the old family knows perfectly well how deadly, unreliable and terrible the ten "mechanics" are. But in the VAZ-2192, the engineers took care of this moment - in the new "Kalina" it is used completely new box gear shift! And all because instead of the old brass synchronizers of the gears of the first and second gears, new steel multi-cone synchronizers are used. In addition, the gearbox mechanism itself is now in the upper position, which avoids oil leaks, and a cable drive is also used. And even though the gears have not changed, the box has acquired new life. Yes, the lever no longer vibrates! Yes, the same “humpty dumpty” is missing in the mode neutral gear! Accordingly, the mechanism works for a solid "five".

In addition, there is an option to install automatic transmission. Of course, the engine paired with an automatic transmission has a slightly higher fuel consumption, and the dynamics suffer a little, but in any case, the “automatic” makes life much easier with frequent city trips. And what can I say, the unit is perfectly tuned, it doesn’t “kick” or “push”, and this already suggests that the quality is really on top.

Engines

The range of engines of the standard "Kalina" on the "mechanics" is quite standard: with a volume of 1.6 liters, there are options with eight valves and a power of 87 hp. with., as well as models with sixteen valves and a capacity of 106 liters. With. But for options with automatic transmission, only one engine option is offered: a 16-valve in-line engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 98 hp. With. In general, when choosing, you will not overclock much. However, not so long ago, AvtoVAZ followed in the footsteps of the first Kalina, and the second "berry" got a sporty character in hatchback and complete set "Kalina Sport". It was here that the car received not only a stiffer suspension and updated design body kits, but power plant with a return of 118 liters. With. Until recently, the VAZ-2192 with such an engine was considered the most powerful production car of AvtoVAZ, until the latter decided to take a rather non-standard path. The following happened - new equipment"Kalina" with the nameplate NFR ( Need For Race), the engine of which develops no less than 136 hp. With.! This best indicator for all the years of development of the domestic manufacturer.

Salon and appearance

As for the soundproofing of the cabin, it has risen to new level and the inside of the car is much quieter. True, cheap equipment is not equipped with wheels, which makes passengers seated in the second row of seats hear absolutely all tire clicks about uneven roads. But, in general, the result is already more pleasant than on the previous version of the car. Worth noting also good finish interior, albeit plastic, but of better quality. multimedia system allows you to use a USB storage device and an AUX socket already from the factory, and this says a lot. The seats have become more comfortable, and the overall comfort of the cabin has increased thanks to a complete rework.

For the appearance of the car, not a bit ashamed - any foreign car could envy the beauty of the domestic assembly. But there is no need to say too much, because everything is already visible in the photo. Pleasant streamlined shapes, a body that, despite the high ground clearance, does not seem to be lifted up - all this makes the car pleasing to the eye.

Repair of VAZ-2192

As for the practicality of the car, then in this moment There is a lot of controversy regarding this indicator. Many car owners have complained about the strange behavior of the electric power steering, which used to turn off, but after the “restart” of the car came back into action. Of course, in the event of a breakdown of this unit, repairs can cost a pretty penny. But do not despair, because official dealers they give a good guarantee, and if such problems are found, they will always be happy to help eliminate them. In addition, given the country of origin of the car, it is safe to say that if repairs are needed, any spare parts can always be found at reasonable prices, and this is good news.

If the budget is limited, but you want a car from the passenger compartment, then the choice, of course, should fall on the VAZ-2192. Kalina II (hatchback) is one of the most favorite cars throughout the Russian Federation, as well as among the "neighbors" - in Kazakhstan and other nearby countries. Therefore, when buying a car, you should think a little and understand that the modern AvtoVAZ produces cars that are not ashamed to drive.

Price: from 435,500 rubles.

The beginning of the famous Russian model dates back to 2004. It was then that every domestic motorist got the opportunity to purchase a new model, in sedan and hatchback bodies. However, due to manufacturing defects, a large number of vehicles were recalled. Of course, this incident adversely affected the reputation of the company, but all the shortcomings were corrected and therefore, marketers managed to convince people of the quality of the car.

The situation improved significantly when the second generation model was introduced on May 16, 2013. The new Lada Kalina 2016 has become available in station wagon and hatchback bodies.

Now we will analyze updated model in details.

Design

The creators of the car tried in every way to emphasize that new model is a crossover. Of course, it is immediately noticeable that some parameters clearly do not correspond to the characteristics of the crossover, but the design is made in this style. Compared with previous versions, the new model has become taller, which visually makes it more powerful.

From the front view, the car really seems much more aggressive and assertive. According to the creators, one of the main reasons for this is the increase in the width of the tires. As for the optical system and fake grille, their design has not changed much. It is worth noting only the increased two-story air intake.

side Lada car Kalina 2 really remotely resembles a crossover. Plastic lining immediately catches the eye, which are installed at the level of the side doors and, directly, on wheel arches. The car seems to be slightly longer than its predecessor.

The rear view gives us the opportunity to see how, due to the new suspension system, the car managed to be raised by 25 mm. The rear part can not be called aggressive, which is a bit out of the general concept, but it looks quite practical and modern. Rear lights have a bullet shape and are located tightly to the tailgate. It is worth noting that a decent-sized window is mounted in it, under which, in the center, there is a corporate logo companies.

Dimensions of the new model:

• length - 4.04 m;
• width - 1.7 m;
• height - 1.5 m;
• ground clearance - 18.5 cm;
• wheelbase - 2.47 m;
• vehicle weight - 1555 kg.

Salon

Every fan of domestic products will immediately notice that the interior design has remained the same. Only the color of the interior design has changed - a brighter orange.

Like its predecessor, interior design looks quite modern and cute.

Branded steering wheel is at the optimum height, but the possibility of its adjustment is available. Behind it, the classic speedometer and tachometer are successfully disguised. Dashboard looks very compact and is located ideally, relative to the driver.

For the driver of Lada Kalina 2016 and the front passenger, the seat heating function and the seat position control are available.

For rear passengers, a mini-sofa is installed, on which 3 people can safely fit. Of course, the salon cannot be called ideal in terms of ergonomics, but it has a sufficient level of comfort and manufacturability.

A huge plus is the capacity of the luggage compartment. Thanks to borrowed from Volkswagen system, the volume of the trunk reaches the figure of 350 liters, and in the conditions of the folded rear row of seats - as much as 670 liters.

It is worth noting the new sound insulation system, due to the action of which, the sounds of the engine are almost inaudible in the cabin.

Fuel tank capacity - 50 l.

Specifications Lada Kalina 2

Type	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Max Speed	Number of cylinders
Petrol	1.6 l	87 HP	140 H*m	12.2 sec.	168 km/h	4
Petrol	1.6 l	98 HP	145 H*m	13.1 sec.	175 km/h	4
Petrol	1.6 l	106 HP	148 H*m	11 sec.	181 km/h	4

For the new car model, only one engine is available, but it should meet the requirements of any buyer: a four-cylinder gasoline unit, which is capable of producing 87 horsepower.

Acceleration time from zero to hundreds of kilometers is 13 seconds and this is a pretty good result considering the weight.

• The maximum acceleration speed is 165 km / h.
• Average fuel consumption - 7 liters (in mixed mode).

The only engine works in duo with a five-speed manual transmission, which is the most the best option, for driving in the big city.

Additional systems installed on the new model:

• high-tech airbags;
• modern air conditioner;
• multi-level seat heating;
• ABS system;
• power windows;

Price

Each car enthusiast who wishes to purchase this car will have to pay 450,000 rubles. The price is the best for a car of this level.

It is worth noting that for the all-wheel drive equipment of Kalina 2 you will need to pay only 50,000 rubles, which, without a doubt, is a big plus, taking into account the average income of residents of Russia.

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