Иж "Ода" 4х4: technical characteristics, reviews

Spring sun, almost summer weather, a track without snow - all this pleases any motorists. And car owners Izh "Oda" 4x4 in these conditions will be bored. Another thing - ice, loose snow and other vagaries of the weather. Here this machine is able to prove itself completely. The car has repeatedly argued that it is very strong in winter, off-road, in general, wherever you need four driving wheels. What this machine is, we will consider in our today's article.

"Ode": history

The car Izh "Oda" 4x4 was the last hatchback among the four mass models that were created in the last years of the USSR. The car has an unusual story. Whereas at most automobile factories (and this is VAZ, AZLK, ZAZ) tried to get away from the archaic rear drive to the front, Izhmash went back the way.

Initially, the experimental hatchback Izh-13 "Start" was created at the plant. It was in the mid 70's. In the Ministry of Transport, the car was rated with a cold. Perhaps the front drive was then considered not so promising, or certain people in the ministry simply lobbied AvtoVAZ, so that no one could take the front-wheel drive from the Volzhsky plant.

The front wheel drive is not a panacea

Anyway, the designers of the plant began to work out anew and managed to discover an interesting thing - in the few years that have passed since the launch of the Start, the automotive world has already overestimated all the advantages that the front-wheel drive has. It turned out that the smaller mass, economy and controllability are not as great as they thought. Most innovations in general were in no way related to the front drive type. This body type hatchback, suspension makpherson, steering mechanism with a rod. Engineers "Izhmash" saw a huge number of advantages of the rear drive. This made it possible to use the nodes and parts used in previous models, as well as the calculated strength calculations, to create a replacement for Izh-2715, one of the most popular models of auto.

The first prototype

The prototype, which was born in the year 79 differed rear-wheel drive, galvanized body type hatchback, steering system with a rack, a five-speed gearbox, a two-circuit braking system. Also, engineers were able to find a good layout - the engine and gearbox were shifted to the right. This allowed to make room and remove the pedal unit in one level with the motor. Due to this, the engine compartment turned out to be very short. So, with its dimensions Izh had a very spacious interior - from the pedals to the backs of the rear seats the distance was the same as that of the "Volga".

Recommended for production

Five years after minor improvements, Izh-2126 was approved for production. Initially, the model was given the temporary name "Orbit". But later it was renamed "Ode".

The advantage of this machine was in the great unification of units and aggregates with other major producers of the USSR. So, the car was unified with VAZ-2106, AZLK-2141, M-412 and other models. This approach allowed "Izhmash" to significantly save on development, as well as improve maintainability. The external appearance of the Ode was badly damaged by the front optics from the VAZ-2108. The issue was very sluggish, as the launch of production took place during the years of perestroika and the post-perestroika period. By the year 95, they collected only five thousand cars. Specialists of the plant themselves knew that the quality was not too high, even though most of the assembly equipment was purchased in Japan, as well as in other developed countries.

When the production was established, it turned out that there were a lot of fans for this car with the rear drive, and the assembly was more stable. Having created the basic version, the factory decided to implement all the features of the rear drive. So the pickup was born on the basis of "Ode" - "Version".

Oda: four-wheel drive and other modifications

And finally, the car Izh "Oda" 4x4 was further manufactured - it is a crossover, which is a descendant of the "Muscovites" and "Victories" with all-wheel drive.

The transmission system was installed from the "Niva". In this version, the noise insulation of the cabin was significantly improved. On the basis of the "Ode", several more cars were later created. So, the latest mass car is the Izh "Oda Fabula" 4x4 wagon with rear and four-wheel drive. Another luxury version of the popular hatchback "Nika" was also produced. The release of "Ode" was set up in small volumes, finding the demand of ordinary people who prefer to repair the car with their own hands. The car was able to compete with the classic models of the VAZ. People bought cars Izh "Ode" 4x4. Reviews about them then were only positive - this is still no one did in Russia.

End of model release

In 2005, Russia switched to environmental standards "Euro 2", and for the production of "Ode" would have to change the engine from the carburetor to the injector. The management of the plant decided that this move will affect the cost of the car and lead to a decline in sales. Therefore, in 2005 the model was removed from production.

Specifications

IZH "Ode" 4x4 was made in the body of a hatchback. The length of the body was 4068 mm, the width was 1650 mm. The height of the car reached 1450 mm. Ground clearance for a crossover is small - just 15.5 centimeters. The wheelbase is 2470 mm.

As for the engines, there were several. So, the motor from VAZ-2106 in volume of 1,6 l and capacity in 80 l was used. from. Along with it, UZAM-331 with a capacity of 1.7 liters and a capacity of 85 liters was installed. from. There was another AvtoVAZ unit - VAZ-2130. The volume of 1.8 liters and a capacity of 79 liters. from. This unit was equipped with a car Izh "Oda Fabula" 4x4. The injector was not used here - only the carburettor. Two-liter engine UZAM-3320 had a capacity of 115 liters. from. With all these motors, a five-speed manual transmission was in operation. The car could accelerate to 175 km / h - this is the passport maximum speed. Acceleration to a hundred took an average of 13 to 20 seconds, depending on the brand of the engine. Installed on Izh "Ode" 4x4 distribution and other elements of the transmission were taken from the "Niva".

In the snow, on the ice and in the mud

This is the native element for the domestic crossover. But while the wheels are flat and dry asphalt, the car will not show any special abilities. The engines do not spoil the owners with rapid acceleration, the cabin is quite noisy, the rigid suspension is also not very pleasing. Many do not like the pedal knot of the car Izh "Oda" 4x4. But it's only necessary to start a snowfall, as a car turns into a leader on the road. While the surrounding cars drive at speeds of up to 40 km / h, the "Ode" rides at the same high speed.

While the road is dry, the car will not be the first in traffic light races. If you estimate the fuel consumption of the car IZH "Oda" 4x4, technical characteristics, then you can forget about the dynamic driving. But it's only necessary to go beyond the asphalt, and the potential of the machine will be fully revealed. Izh will pass there, where many ordinary cars begin to skid. Owners of all-wheel drive "Ode" do not worry about the patency. Reviews say that the rigid suspension perfectly copes with bumps, pits, tramway. You can not even carry a shovel with you - it does not need a four-wheel drive. Plant a car in urban conditions is almost impossible. On a slippery road the car also shows itself worthy. Passability at the level of the SUV, despite the 15-centimeter clearance.

This is a serious advantage for the car Izh "Ode" 4x4. The feedback of the owners confirms this completely. The only negative, according to the owners, is a large fuel consumption, especially in winter. But this can be reconciled - such abilities have only expensive all-wheel-drive jeeps. This is not available for everyone.