Car Largus Cross: reviews, pluses and negative points

Largus Cross is quite an attractive novelty, which was recently developed by the Russian company AvtoVAZ. The car became really expected: many people were intrigued by press releases and periodically appearing information from official sources concerning the novelty. Well, recently it was published. What was the result of the long-awaited Russian motorists "Lada"?

About the style and exterior

The new "Lada" - the station wagon, which many were waiting for. And no wonder! After all, Largus Cross is the development, so to speak, the conceptual continuation of the most popular Russian car enthusiasts, the Lada Largus. Manufacturers decided to make two versions - 5 and 7 places. And did not lose.

The machine differs from its predecessor in a more expensive, aggressive design. The features include increased ground clearance (which is very important, given our Russian roads), plastic protective covers that can be seen on the rear and front bumpers, thresholds and wheel arches, as well as a film covered with door frames. And of course, at once eye-catching alloy wheels 16-inch. Quite attractive was the model.

Model Information

The new "Lada" is a station wagon that boasts a high level of terrain. Every person who drives this car will then be able to confidently state that this car is really made by Russian manufacturers for our roads. And this is its main advantage and feature.

The developers have equipped the car with a reliable, sturdy suspension and a fairly taut engine. At the same time, Largus Cross is not as expensive as its "classmates." Manufacturers themselves say that this machine is an indispensable helper for those families who love to relax in nature and are accustomed to using the car on a daily basis. Largus Cross reviews get positive, both from people who just go on a novelty to work and on business, and from fans to travel to different cities. While in Russia there are not so many owners of this model, it has, in spite of this, managed to become famous.

Interior decoration

Talking about Largus Cross, you can not fail to note the interior of this car. Of course, one should not expect that the seats will be upholstered in natural calfskin leather or in the decoration designers use valuable wood species. But inside everything is pretty practical, ergonomic and you can not say that it's uncomfortable.

The developers decided to keep the old functionality of the salon. But the originality was brought - due to the unusual coloring. There are versions with bright acid-green inserts (can be traced both in the design of many parts and instruments, and in the line on the covers), and with orange, even orange ones. I would like to note that leather orange (or green) inserts were also used in the door trim. In the salon you can even notice the signature stroke of the new station wagon, and it's the inscription Largus Cross on the doorstep, or rather in the plastic insert.

But in addition to the bright options that are designed for young people, there is a novelty, the interior of which is made in a light gray classic scale. And more expensive versions, the price of which exceeds 600 000 rubles, even leather elements have a finish. But more on that later.

About the concept

Few crossovers VAZ can be called so successful and bought. This multi-purpose station wagon can be considered such. And of course, for whatever reason. Not only because of the positive feedback and good description. The fact is that this machine, or rather its project, was developed together with such a well-known alliance, like Renault-Nissan. And the basis was the Romanian model Dacia Logan MCV. If to put it in simple words, then above this machine we carried out a strong tuning. "VAZ", to be more precise, changed the model and finalized it under Russian conditions (weather and road). The car quickly became one of the most bought cars produced by the concern. Even in 2014, when the market underwent a serious decline, dealers sold over 65,000 models. This is an entire 7,500 copies more than in the previous year, 2013 (we are talking about the predecessor of the model Largus Cross 5).

Mass Release

Automakers from Togliatti consider it traditional to produce so-called pseudo-off-road vehicles. So the majority refers to the universals of this firm. What can be said about the mass production of Largus Cross 7? This model, like the version for 5 seats, was launched in February this year, 2015. Shortly before that, in December 2014 (by the way, a year ago), the cars "Lada Kalina Kross" began to appear.

You can already buy a new product in 2015 Largus Cross. Its price starts at a mark of 553 thousand rubles. There will be more expensive, improved versions, but so far the data is so.

Dimensions

To get acquainted with technical features always follows from the sizes of the car. So, this "pseudo-road" in length is 4470 mm. The wheelbase remained the same as the predecessor, that is 2905 mm. The producers increased the width, but only symbolically - by 6 millimeters only. So it is with this change is 1756 mm. But the height became more - 1682 millimeters. And earlier it was 24 mm less! Due to such an improvement in the space above the head, the rear passengers were added, and, strangely enough, tangibly. But the main feature, which has already been mentioned, is the clearance, which is increased by as much as 2.5 centimeters. It would seem that modernization is not too tangible. Yes, if not for a solid level of the ride height, which is equal to 170 millimeters! Let the novelty and does not have all the off-road qualities that are customary for true crossovers and SUVs, but its passability is not bad. And the Russian driver, who is well acquainted with such concepts as "dirt", "stones", "rubble", "pits", "potholes", "potholes", etc., is exactly what is needed. According to reviews, with irregularities, "Lada" is doing fine. Not to say that it smooths them completely, but the apparent discomfort neither the driver nor the passengers feel from the trip on the impassability will not.

More about usability

Crossover VAZ, which became known as "Lada Largus Cross", underwent changes in appearance and in interior design, but many people of these transformations are few. However, just not everyone understands that this kind of modernization was carried out from a practical point of view. So, for example, the developers protected the body with various overlays, which was done not to give more refinement to the look (although this goal was pursued by designers), but to protect the coating from mechanical influences.

As for the saloon and the "working" driver's seat, the buttons for controlling the front windows and the climate control unit are located in a new way. Drivers who decided to change seats on Largus from another "Lada" will be at first unusual, but the testimonies indicate that owners quickly adapt to the new location of electronics. In fact, everything is very convenient: any buttons are at hand, which ensures maximum concentration of the driver on the road and the minimum time it takes to push a switch or button.

Comfort and spaciousness

It has already been said that the novelty of "Lada" boasts a good level of comfort and space. Well, it really is. Passengers of the second and third (with seven-seat performance) cars are given a considerable amount of free space. Each person can be comfortably accommodated in profiled seats equipped with heating and lateral support. The car was set really good seats. According to reviews in them you do not get tired, even if the trip takes several hours.

The driver's seat is no less convenient: it is adjustable in height, and also equipped with adjustable lumbar support. By the way, I want to note an interesting point about the 7-local version. Behind there is another sofa with two very comfortable seats. And access to the "Kamchatka" is not bad, it can accommodate easily and do not feel constrained at the same time.

Cargo area

But the most important object of "Lada" pride, speaking of space, is the luggage compartment. There is to take into account the 7-seat version, it can take another 135 liters of additional cargo (plus all seven passengers). The 5-seater car easily accommodates 560 liters. But this is not all that Largus Cross can boast of. The technical characteristics of this machine are such that if you fold the seats of the second row, then the amount of free space for the carriage of goods will be 2350 liters! So the novelty of "Lada" will be a good vehicle that will help in moving groupware things. In such a car and on a trip with several suitcases you can go and transport things to a new house.

Specifications

Many people who buy "Largus Cross", want to conduct a technical tuning. VAZ does not produce such powerful cars as, for example, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc. Therefore, this desire can be understood. However, it is fair to say that the model was not so weak. Under the hood of this car is a petrol 105-horsepower engine, equipped with a distributed fuel injection with electronic control. 4-cylinder, 16-valve - development of Renault, by the way! This power unit is driven by a 5-band manual transmission. The volume of the engine, by the way, rather big - 1.6 liters.

The suspension is excellent. A famous independent "McPherson" is set in front, and a torsional semi-independent beam is at the back. The brake system is also good. The front brakes are disc, and the rear brakes are drum. Naturally, the 95th gasoline is needed to "feed" such a model. By the way, the volume of the tank is not so small - 50 liters. And the consumption is nine liters per 100 kilometers in a mixed cycle. And finally, the maximum. It is 165 kilometers per hour. And before the "hundredths" the car accelerates in 13.1 seconds. 7-seater version - for 13,5 with.

Equipment

This novelty, according to the producers, can please its potential buyers with additional equipment. Already in the initial, in basic equipment, the car received a full electropackage, good fog lights, heated front seats, a steering wheel (which can boast a braid of genuine leather!), A powerful audio system (Hands Free, AUX, Bluetooth, USB, mp3) with four speakers , The onboard computer, the conditioner, front pillows of safety, system BAS, ABS, in general, really, for "Lada" the complete set rather big. But also to cost the model 2015-2016. Will be 615 000 rubles (5-seat version) and 640 000 rubles. (7-seater). Price rather big, but for a crossover - a new one, especially with such pretty good characteristics and a decent level of comfort - it's not a pity.