Lada Xray Cross new details about the crossover. Lada x ray cross 4x4 latest news

Lada X-ray

This issue causes a lot of controversy and has generated a lot of resonance among enthusiasts, experts and potential buyers of a new vehicle from AvtoVAZ. All-wheel drive on the Lada Vesta is not confirmed, but the concern does not give official approval, playing to the public and stirring up interest in some possibility of the presence of a 4X4 variant on one of the model releases.

New Tolyatti development

The domestic version of the joint development received a wider rear part of the body.
This is achieved by increasing the rear axle by 32 millimeters. Thanks to this innovation, Xray has acquired better stability on the track. The creators of X-Ray hoped that such a Lada would, with its appearance, demonstrate a new direction in the further development of AvtoVAZ. Lada received its current name due to the fact that it has many elements made in the shape of the letter “X”. This applies to the radiator grille, as well as the side parts of the Lada car. The rear of the Xrey, in the form of a special hemisphere, blends harmoniously with the roof. If you look at the Lada car from this angle, then this design gives the car a simple and attractive look. Here preference is given to living and natural lines. The wheel arches are marked with small arcs, on top of which there are curly lines. If you compare the internal design of the X-Rey with the design of previous Lada models, it has changed quite a lot.

The lower part of the front bumper has become much more massive. The developers claim that this helps improve aerodynamics. It also houses round fog lights. The interior of the car is also quite original. The simple dashboard is quite informative. The instruments are located in three round compartments; to the right of the driver is the on-board computer screen. Due to the fact that the monitor is mounted high, it is easy and convenient for the driver to read all the readings.

The sports steering wheel has a pronounced texture and looks original and modern. It has additional buttons with which you can control some functions, for example, add or decrease the volume of music. There are nice ventilation deflectors on the sides of the display, and the climate control system is located below. The interior is decorated with high-quality plastic. The chairs are covered with durable and beautiful fabric. Due to the fact that the front seats provide lateral support and the ability to adjust, it is very comfortable to sit in them.

The designs of the steering, power part of the body, suspension, and braking system turned out to be a complete coincidence with the design of the French Sandero model. However, the all-wheel drive version of the Cross has many significant differences.

VAZ developers claim that the prototype for creating a 4x4 crossover platform is the Renault Duster. The French equivalent has both all-wheel drive and separate front-wheel drive. The advantage of the serial Lada 4x4 is that it will be significantly cheaper than its French counterpart.

Lada X Ray front or all wheel drive

What opportunities will the front-wheel drive Lada X Ray provide?

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People began to be interested in the technical characteristics of the new Lada X back in 2012, when a prototype was put on display. The car immediately intrigued me with its external design and the characteristics declared by the manufacturer, but they were unable to evaluate the prototype because it had a mediocre relationship to mass production.

What will please you with front-wheel drive?

Initially, it is expected that the Lada X Rey model with front-wheel drive in the basic configuration will appear on the market, so that the real interest of car enthusiasts and their purchasing power can be assessed.

The front-wheel drive Lada X Ray will be created as a city car, which will delight you with its maneuverability and ground clearance, but it will be completely unprepared for off-road driving. Due to the presence of only front-wheel drive, the Lada X Ray is more correctly classified as a hatchback, no matter how much the manufacturer wants to present it as a crossover. This SUV is ideal for city life, for married couples or for those who like to travel in large groups.

Technical indicators

The manufacturer has published the technical characteristics of the car to make it easier for car owners to determine its size. It is expected that its length will be 4164 millimeters, the width of the body will be 1764 millimeters, and the height will be 1570 millimeters.

The wheelbase is impressive - 2592 millimeters, which means that the car will be able to show good stability on our roads. The ground clearance is as much as 195 millimeters, which justifies its status as a high hatchback.

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Alternative

In the event that car enthusiasts still cannot wait for the Lada Vesta Cross with all-wheel drive, there is a worthy replacement from the same AvtoVAZ. At the end of 2021, the production of Lada X-ray 4×4 will start. Marketers say that an earlier release will have a negative impact on sales, and prices will become unacceptable, since the Russian buyer is not yet ready for such “gifts” from a domestic concern. The cost of the alternative option will vary from 600 to 900 thousand in the maximum configuration.

Interesting!

However, in case of danger in the market, this all-wheel drive model can be made just as an idea, but in practice it can be a rear-wheel drive car.

All-wheel drive Lada Xray Cross 4x4 will be released in 2021

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2015 marks a new era for AvtoVAZ: a completely new line of cars will appear in the model range of the Togliatti-based company, made in the latest corporate X-style. The external characteristic feature of such new products will be the reproduction of the Latin letter X in the front part of the body and the corresponding stamping on the sides.

The so-called high Lada Xray hatchback will technically be based on the French Renault Sandero Stepway and will have similar dimensions, but will also have a more spacious trunk, comparable in volume to the Lada Kalina station wagon. The exterior of the car will be made in the image of the latest version of the Lada Xray 2 concept.

But the most interesting thing for the Russian consumer will probably not be the appearance of the X-Ray, but its performance qualities. Unlike the donor Stepway, VAZ's new product will receive an all-wheel drive modification, which may even be positioned as an independent model - Lada Xray Cross. The transmission for this “Cross” will be borrowed from the all-wheel drive version of the Renault Duster crossover, but in terms of cross-country ability, the car will apparently outperform the most popular “French” in Russia due to its more compact dimensions and shorter overhangs. Compared to the standard X-ray, the Lada Xray Cross will receive an additional plastic body kit, as well as a different line of power units. Let us remind you that so far three engines have been confirmed for the regular Lada Hray: a VAZ 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 106 hp, a 114-horsepower engine from Renault of the same volume and the latest 1.8-liter 123-horsepower VAZ unit. 21128, which was previously installed only on a special modification of the Lada Priora 1.8 from AvtoVAZ’s partner in Tolyatti.

According to preliminary data, mass production of the new Lada Xray Cross model will approximately begin towards the end of 2021; the exact release date and start of sales of the new product will be announced later. The price of the first full-fledged VAZ crossover will be determined taking into account the difference in exchange rates between foreign and domestic currencies, but, based on early statements by AvtoVAZ President Bo Andersson, the serial Lada X-ray Cross 4×4 2021/2021 model year at the time it comes out will cost cheaper than the aforementioned all-wheel drive Duster.

Possible modifications of all-wheel drive Lada cars

The popular Renault Sandero Stepway and Duster models are often cited as competitors. But X Ray is more compact. So it will win in cross-country ability, which is very important for the Russian car enthusiast. AVTOVAZ President Bo Andersson has already announced that production of the X Ray will begin in early 2021. The Cross modification will be launched a few months later. This man does not waste words and no one doubts that promises will be fulfilled on time.

According to the production manager, Russians are expecting 4 versions of X Ray Cross. Which ones exactly will be known very soon. By this time, information about the all-wheel drive Vesta may appear. Then it will become known about other details and characteristics of the machines. In the same year, it is planned to expand the body series with a station wagon. The hatchback will appear a little later. Perhaps even in a year. This is explained not so much by production problems, but by the priority determined by the requests of potential buyers.

More details about Lada “Vesta” cars

Dimensions

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If for the first-born of the new corporate style of Lada, the Vesta sedan, an original platform was developed at AVTOVAZ, then in the case of Xray they took the path of borrowing - the partner Renault Sandero Stepway shared the “cart” with the Russian car.

The overall length of the Lada XRay will be 4164 mm, width – 1764 mm, height – 1570 mm, and the wheelbase will reach 2592 mm. The Sandero Stepway hatchback is 84 millimeters shorter, seven millimeters narrower and 48 millimeters taller, and its wheelbase is three millimeters shorter.

The Lada XRay trunk volume is 361 liters, with the rear seats folded down - 1207 liters, and if the front passenger seat is folded down, this value reaches 1514 liters.

Ground clearance – 195 mm.

More details in the section: technical specifications

Options

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The basic package called Optima (LADA engine 1.6 l, 106 hp, manual transmission) includes two front airbags, ESC stability control system (includes ABS and non-disabled traction control), hill start assist system, audio system, driver's seat height adjustment, ERA-GLONASS emergency warning system, front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, LED daytime running lights, central locking with remote control from a folding key, 16-inch alloy wheels, etc.

The list of equipment for the Top version is supplemented by fog lights, electric drive and heated exterior mirrors, parking sensors, and a multimedia system with navigator.

For the flagship XRAY, a Prestige package is offered, which includes a heated windshield, a rear view camera, climate control, rain and light sensors and enhanced window tinting.

More details about the most expensive Exclusive package here

Prices are valid for July 2021

Additional payment for metallic paint of the body - 12 thousand rubles.

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All X-Rays come on 16-diameter alloy wheels with Pirelli tires.

Fuel tank capacity is 50 liters.

see how the top version of Xray differs from the basic one (photo)

Prices and options

At the start of sales in February 2021, you can buy a Lada Niva Travel at a price starting from 747,900 rubles; there are five different trim levels to choose from:

1. Classic.
2. Comfort.
3. Comfort Off-road.
4. Luxe.
5. Luxe Off-road.

Classic package

In the initial version “Classic” 21230-A1-000, the car is equipped with LED taillights, R15 wheels on steel rims, front fender liners, seats upholstered in black fabric.

Also included here are the options:

• driver airbag;
• ABS and EBD systems;
• ERA-Glonass;
• central locking;
• immobilizer;
• light tinting of windows;
• heated electric mirrors;
• front electric windows;
• audio preparation.

The car is equipped with a full-size spare tire, one USB port, a 12-volt outlet on the center console, and lighting in the trunk.

The outer trims on the side doors are not painted (dark plastic), and the rear seatbacks are split 60/40.

And there are no alternatives in terms of aggregation, since all modifications come with only a 1.7-liter engine producing 80 hp. With. paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Comfort

The next most powerful package is “Comfort” 21230-A2-000 with a price starting from 804.9 thousand rubles, in addition to the basic equipment, it provides:

• driver's armrest,
• panel between the front seats with open box and cup holders,
• heated front seats,
• air conditioner,
• glove box cooling;
• two rear headrests (front ones, of course, are available in all versions without exception).

This modification is already offered on R15 alloy wheels; a dark plastic spare wheel cap is included.

In both lower trim levels, the door moldings are made of unpainted plastic, as are the exterior door handles and side mirror housings.

Luxe

The Niva Travel “Lux” modification 21230-A3-000 is available to customers at a cost of 890.9 thousand rubles; here, as a plus, a front passenger airbag, a standard security alarm, and front fog lights are installed.

The seats are trimmed in dark gray fabric and a mirror has been added to the passenger side sun visor.

There are other features:

• adjustments are made to the height of the base and the position of the lumbar support on the driver's seat;
• there is a darker tinting of the rear windows;
• alloy wheels increased to size R16;
• side mirrors, exterior body kit, door handles and spare tire cap are painted in body color;
• The central locking is equipped with remote control.

Plus, the Luxe version gets a rear view camera with four rear parking sensors and a washer, there is a heated windshield, roof rails, and felt fender liners in the wheel arches.

Also installed here is multimedia with a 7-inch touchscreen display, AM/FM radio, Hands Free, Bluetooth, external antenna and two speakers.

Test Drive

Overgrown

The Lada X-Ray is positioned by the concern as a crossover, but in fact it is very reminiscent of a city hatchback with high ground clearance. In essence, this is how it is. Nevertheless, the car looks quite attractive.

It is worth highlighting the front bumper with its now signature X-shaped configuration and chrome trim, a convex hood, and expressive sidewalls. The head optics are equipped with LED running lights, which gives it a respectable appearance. The stern looks unusual due to the sloping pillars and the rear bumper made of black plastic.

With aspirations for more

The interior decoration of the Lada X Rey can be considered one of the most memorable in the class. Despite the budget orientation of the model, its interior looks colorful. The dashboard in the wells pleases the eye with clear digitization, an informative on-board computer, and the multimedia system screen is located on the center console. The latter allows you to play videos, project images from removable media, and also display an overview from the rear view camera.

A driver's seat with optimal rigidity prevents fatigue during long driving. However, its lateral support is not very pronounced, which is why the body is not clearly fixed. It seems that the rear sofa can accommodate three people, but don’t get your hopes up - only two riders with a height of no more than 175 centimeters will be at ease here.

The luggage compartment is modest in numbers - only 360 liters. But it is worth highlighting the correct, rectangular shape of the loading area, which allows you to rationally place your luggage.

The makings of a crossover

The most powerful engine in the line is the 1.8 liter unit. It is combined with a robotic gearbox and has good agility at medium speeds. But the transmission does not want to drive fast - it pauses when changing gears. Moreover, at the moment the clutch discs close, a strong push occurs, which does not have the best effect on the smoothness of the ride.

X-Ray is controlled impressively - as if it weighs at least two tons. The steering wheel is not very responsive to the driver's commands, and as speed increases, the effort on the steering wheel remains weightless, which forces you to be more careful when maneuvering. However, the Russian car is capable of turning quite quickly - the rolls are moderate, while the drift of the front axle occurs smoothly and predictably.

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The suspension can be accused of being too stiff - indeed, it overcomes minor bumps with noticeable shocks. But the energy consumption of the shock absorber struts is acceptable - even when the cabin is fully loaded, they do not break through.

Photo Lada XRay:

All-wheel drive LADA XRAY X - new details about the crossover

The Russian automaker decided in a unique way to end the controversy over whether the Lada XRAY belongs to the crossover or hatchback segment by putting a big X in the name and at the same time on these disputes.

All-wheel drive Lada Hrey X

They decided to bring the new product as close as possible, both externally and technically, to the SUV class: it is based on the platform of a model with all-wheel drive, and, in fact, the all-wheel drive itself is in the “base”. If the current XRAY was created on the basis of the economical urban hatchback Sandero, then the next generation with the prefix X (it has already been nicknamed X squared) will be created on the platform of a real SUV that has proven its practicality and cross-country ability - Duster. As for the new drive system, at the moment it is “created” by the best engineers of Japan, of course, they are not doing this for the Lada, but it is their all-wheel drive that will form the basis of the XRAY X with some modifications from Nissan.

LADA XRAY X - at the exhibition

What else will change in the new domestic crossover, besides all-wheel drive and a platform from a real SUV? According to the developers, the overall dimensions have also undergone changes - the length of the car has been increased by 15 centimeters, and the height has also been increased by five centimeters. On the exterior, manufacturers promise plastic body kits, so beloved by themselves, due to the ease of hiding flaws, and by some fans of the brand. Decorative bumpers will be all over the body, from the sills to the arches. Of course, it will be of average quality painted plastic.

LADA XRAY X - salon

The manufacturer decided to fill the engine compartment with the best engine at its disposal. Today it is a 1.8-liter gasoline power plant with a capacity of 122 horsepower.

Dreams about something more: the history of all-wheel drive on a VAZ

Genes and engineers

No, the Niva is a cool car, we are not going to argue with that.
We have already covered in detail the history of this machine, as well as its unique floating incarnation, the River, we are closely monitoring the progress of modernization of the current generation and are even trying to indicate what the next generation will be like. However, Lada 4×4 New Generation (the working name of AVTOVAZ’s new SUV) is still very far from reality and, in fact, little definite can be said about it. And the current generation of Lada 4×4 remains the only option for using all-wheel drive on Lada brand vehicles. This is exactly how things have been for almost 40 years. Although this is only true for mass-produced products - nothing really came off the assembly line in Tolyatti with all-wheel drive except the Niva in all these years - except for the small-scale VAZ-2120 Nadezhda minivan, built on the Niva platform. However, the Niva, with all its advantages and once revolutionary concept, quickly ceased to be a “comprehensive” jeep (and was it even such?), satisfying all needs - Nadezhda is just one confirmation of this.

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All this time, the engineers were dreaming of something more. Our story today will be about these attempts to instill all-wheel drive genes in Lada.

For the first time, it occurred to Togliatti athletes to make an all-wheel drive car, but not a Niva - before the eighties had time to jump over the equator, and the G-8 had become a production car, VAZ rally drivers had already assembled an all-wheel drive prototype with a VAZ-2108 body and a central engine. Of course, “Niva” components - in particular, the transfer case - were used in that car, where would we be without them. It was an extreme racing option, but the idea of ​​​​using Niva’s “genes” in a “chisel” was returned a dozen years later - however, the concept was completely different, closer to “civilian” vehicles... Well, it’s time to let our monsters out of the cage.

Monster #1. Tarzan

The concept of the VAZ-21083-34 Tarzan was born at the AVTOVAZ Scientific and Technical Center, but in 1996, when the first publications about the car began, the author of the design, Sergei Taranov, was called “a Tolyatti resident, currently not associated with the Volzhsky Automobile Plant.” The partner responsible for the body design was the DeCon company, and the finished product was produced by the Lada-Consul enterprise, but “with the participation” of the AVTOVAZ Pilot Industrial Production. The car turned out to be interesting, and we have already told the story of Tarzan in detail, so here we will only repeat the main points and add some previously unexplained details.

The body of a front-wheel drive VAZ car (at first VAZ-21083, and later -2111 and -2112) in Tarzana ceased to be a load-bearing structural element and was mounted on an original frame made of a rectangular profile of variable cross-section. In addition to the body, two front axles from the Niva were screwed to this frame.

One was placed in front, and was driven from a standard Nivov transfer case, which, in turn, was connected to a standard longitudinally mounted Nivov power unit. The second front axle of the Niva, rotated 180 degrees, was installed at the rear and “joined” to the transfer case via a cardan drive. This resulted in a frame SUV with independent suspension and all-round disc brakes, with maximum use of standard components and assemblies.

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The “underwear” sticking out from below (that is, the frame) was covered with a body kit: on the first Tarzans these were massive plastic bumpers and sills, and on the bodies of the “tenth” family they were replaced by a protection kit made of welded pipes. The interior replicated the interiors of front-wheel drive vehicles, with the exception of three transmission control levers inherited from the Niva.

Tarzans were made only to order, so during the entire production period (from 1997 to 2004) only about 600 cars of all modifications were assembled, including Tarzan-UTS for public utilities. Journalists who tested the car spoke very positively about it, noting its spectacular appearance, increased comfort compared to the Lada 4×4, and high cross-country ability.

There were also disadvantages: a high center of gravity, transmission noise and vibrations, the high complexity of repairs caused by the presence of the frame... As an alternative engine, the Tarzans were equipped with a Peugeot diesel engine with a power of only 75 hp. s., but with a high torque that cut off the studs of the standard Nivov gearbox, and the diesel engine itself had difficulties with repair due to rare spare parts... Tarzan remained a small-scale, rather even a piece product. A kind of bright, but strange hybrid, a side link in the evolution of VAZ technology. It's a pity - Tarzan definitely had potential.

Monster #2. Victoria

Around the same time as Tarzan, another version of the all-wheel drive “chisel” appeared in Togliatti, and also, as they say, non-factory. An office called “Metallic-Quatro” began installing transmissions from Volkswagen Golf Syncro on VAZ-21099 sedans. The first “civilian” model appeared in 1996, although the scheme using components from the all-wheel drive Golf Syncro had already been successfully tested by cross-country athletes for several years by that time.

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All that was needed to transform the peaceful “nine-nine” into an all-wheel drive “rogue” was, in fact, the “carcass” of the source, donor units and two days of skilled labor.

The car became known under the names VAZ-21099 4x4 Victoria and Lada Victory.

During the transformation process, the VAZ-21099 was “implanted” with a power take-off gearbox (or bevel gearbox), a rear gearbox, a viscous coupling and a rear suspension on oblique arms from Syncro. The right front axle shaft of the “ninety-nine” was slightly shortened, the left one remained standard, and axle shafts from the Niva were used at the rear to transmit torque to the wheels. From the transfer case to the rear gearbox, the torque was transmitted using a chain “the right axle shaft of the VAZ-2108 – the intermediate shaft on elastic supports of the VAZ-2101 (roughly speaking, a piece of the “classic” cardan) – the left axle shaft of the VAZ-2108.”

With the “bourgeois” gearboxes and viscous coupling, all this equipment was connected with the help of CV joints from the G8 and Niva. The rear suspension, stabilizer and gearbox were placed on the original subframe, as a result of which the tank was moved back and increased to 60 liters, but the spare wheel niche disappeared from the trunk. It was for layout reasons that the developers chose a sedan with a longer rear end than the hatchback as a test of the pen.

A viscous coupling with silicone liquid, the viscosity of which depends on temperature, connected the “back” when the front wheels were slipping. Externally, the car was no different from the production car except for the “Victoria” and “4×4” nameplates, a spoiler on the trunk lid and 14-inch alloy wheels, but off-road and in high-speed turns it surprised onlookers and rare representatives of the writing fraternity. who managed to drive it. Pleasant “bonuses” for all-wheel drive were a forced engine, a gearbox with changed gear ratios, as well as optional “sports” suspension struts and a reinforced clutch basket...

There was only one problem with the Victoria: the price list for the conversion was $6,500, which almost doubled the price of the car compared to the original, and according to some estimates, real Victorias were sold for about $20,000. Despite all the awesomeness of the resulting device, they were willing to pay that much few. It is known that in addition to the VAZ-21099, Victoria was also assembled in the back of the VAZ-2112 and was even delivered to Europe, but the matter was limited to single copies.

Monster #3. Eleventh 4x4

By the end of the 1990s, it began to dawn on the inert depths of AVTOVAZ that this was “w-w” for a reason, and all-wheel drive “sub-Jeeps” were a global trend. In the end, enthusiastic engineers inside the plant managed to push through the all-wheel drive VAZ-2111 project. In 1999, information appeared about a station wagon assembled at AVTOVAZ according to a recipe similar to that described above: the rear suspension, rear gearbox and viscous coupling were from Golf Syncro, but the power take-off gearbox was its own.

In the photo: Lada 111 GTI 2.0 4×4 (21116-04) '2001

It immediately became clear that the recipe was good, but still expensive, and AVTOVAZ STC specialists began to consistently reduce the cost of the design, and quite successfully: they developed their own rear gearbox, and even an original double-lever on a separate subframe. Thus, only the GKN viscous coupling remained borrowed.

In addition, the developers “played” with ground clearance; on various prototypes of the all-wheel drive “Eleventh” it gave an increase from 10 to 20 mm over the standard value. The cars were equipped with various engines - there were “budget” options with 1.5-liter eight-valve engines, and charged versions with a two-liter 150-horsepower Opel X20XEV engine, like the VAZ-21106.

In the photo: Lada 111 GTI 2.0 4×4 (21116-04) '2001

At least a dozen prototypes were built, some of which participated in numerous exhibitions and car shows. Development lasted more than ten years, manufacturers worked on reducing the price of the car to $8,500 (which is only a third more expensive than the serial 2111) and developing an all-wheel drive modification in small-scale production.

In the photo: Lada 111 GTI 2.0 4×4 (21116-04) '2001

However, none of the versions of such a “civilian” all-terrain station wagon VAZ-2111 4x4 began to be produced. All-wheel drive at AVTOVAZ became the domain of the Forced Testing Department, which created the hurricane Lada 112 VK S2000 Rally, and even then not for long...

Monster #4. Kalina 4WD

Mid-2000s. Those were the years when at AVTOVAZ it was still possible to do something other than projects that had an unambiguous deadline and a date for launching into production. Therefore, despite the lack of obvious prospects, the project of a small-scale all-wheel drive station wagon continued to live. In 2007, at the Moscow Motor Show, AVTOVAZ presented a prototype of the Lada Kalina 4WD. The transmission of this car itself was presented as a separate exhibit - nothing fundamentally new, however, it did not represent anything.

The only serious difference from the previously mastered schemes was that the same GKN viscous coupling was not located at the rear axle, but approximately in the middle between the front and rear axles. An original power take-off gearbox was attached to the standard gearbox, the shaft from which transmitted torque to the viscous coupling, and then the exact same shaft transmitted it to a standard Nivov gearbox, installed together with the original double-wishbone suspension on a subframe. To accommodate the subframe, the engineers had to reshape the gas tank and move the spare wheel niche close to the rear bumper, but the option turned out to be successful and for a long time was considered the crown of evolution of all-wheel drive at AVTOVAZ.

Lada Kalina 4WD Experienced (1117) '2007

However, this car did not become mass-produced - the times of dreamers and enthusiasts at AVTOVAZ never came - rather, on the contrary, the Lada brand entered the era of pragmatism. Once again there was no money for an all-wheel drive station wagon, no matter how fans of the brand asked for it - the amount of alterations in any case turned out to be too great.

In 2014, AVTOVAZ launched a rather successful Kalina Cross car, which is currently equipped with a wide range of options and even a robotic gearbox, but, alas, only has front-wheel drive. The Kalina Cross (like its “sister”, the larger Largus Cross station wagon) does not have all-wheel drive versions and is not planned.

Monster #5. Autoproduct Cross

And therefore, it is not surprising that the topic of all-wheel drive again “flowed over” to private companies. This time, the troublemaker was the Togliatti company and its founder Alexander Baburin, who previously worked at AVTOVAZ under the supervision of chief designer Vladimir Guba (formerly a famous motorsports driver) and participated in the creation of all-wheel drive vehicles based on the “tenth” family and Kalina, described above. In 2014, Avtoprodukt presented to the public its vision of the Kalina Cross car, and almost simultaneously with the presentation of the factory model with the same name - to the public disapproval of AVTOVAZ officials.

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The car from “Avtoprodukt” - unlike the “purely VAZ” one, was not a station wagon, but a hatch - it showed off at several local motorsport events, but made a splash throughout the entire Russian automotive community. Like the factory Kalina Cross, the Baburin car was single-wheel drive, but the front and rear suspensions (both McPherson) were mounted on subframes, and all the hardware was developed independently by Avtoprodukt.

The rear subframe was designed to accommodate all-wheel drive, and the creators announced the imminent construction of 4x4 versions. And the advantage compared to the “stock” one, which was noticeable even on a single-wheel drive car, was improved handling: due to the modified suspension kinematics, an anti-dive effect arose and stability in corners increased.

In the photo: In the photo: Lada Kalina Cross

As of 2021, Avtoproduct is alive and well, but it practically does not build all-wheel drive vehicles. We know for certain about one car (a Lada Kalina station wagon, even of the first generation) with an “Autoproduct” suspension and all-wheel drive, made according to an almost canonical recipe - using VW Golf Syncro units, as well as axle shafts and CV joints from VAZ front-wheel drive and Niva.

This car, as usual, became the property of Tolyatti athletes, because, in fact, it was built according to their order. Probably, such tuning, if desired, can be ordered by a “mere mortal”, but it will be a one-piece and expensive product. At the moment, it seems, there is neither a more or less formalized concept for reducing the cost of design, nor the capacity for small-scale production. And Avtoprodukt has clearly shifted the vector in development and production from all-wheel drive to handling - suspension kits are offered for order on the company's official website.

What's the result?

This whole story shows us at least two things. Firstly, all these years, some Lada buyers desperately wanted to get a car with cross-country ability close to an SUV or crossover, and with comfort different from the Niva. There was demand, and there was always supply, more or less successful, and often almost piecemeal.

Secondly, this proposal always came not from the car manufacturer, but from third-party companies, while AVTOVAZ for many years was only trying to launch a similar product. Obviously, there should be some kind of all-terrain vehicle with all-wheel drive in the Lada line, but for the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, at least as we have known it for the last twenty years, this is a very difficult task.

However, “the last twenty years” is not an entirely accurate expression, because we have been observing very serious changes at AVTOVAZ for more than two years now. Yes, there are plenty of problems, but one cannot help but notice that there has been a huge leap in the pace of development of new models and modifications of Lada.

It has been repeatedly stated that an all-wheel drive version will be offered on the Vesta or Xray models, and maybe on both at once. There is no clarity yet, but it is known that for Xray engineers considered two concepts, borrowed and their own, and work on all-wheel drive for Vesta was confirmed in April 2021.

In any case, it will be something that has nothing to do with the previous Lada front-wheel drive vehicles and the platform, the evolution of which began with the VAZ-2108 model - that is, it will not be in any way connected with previous developments. It will be something completely new, although the general “recipe” will probably resemble something described in this article.

Many questions will be resolved during the Moscow Motor Show, which will open in August 2021. And if some all-wheel drive car is nevertheless presented at the Lada stand, this time there is a good chance that it will not remain just another concept. AVTOVAZ has recently become accustomed to keeping serious promises and has accustomed motorists to this.

Let’s hope that the transition from one-off “monsters” to a serial product will still happen, and the topic of all-wheel drive Lada will soon cease to be a dream about something more.

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What is known about the technical component

Let's move on to the technical part and characteristics. Let's start with the power plants. There are several assumptions here. The first of them is that the entire line of power units that are equipped with the regular X-Ray will be transferred to the Lada X-Ray Cross, and this is a 1.6-liter 106-horsepower engine and a 1.8-liter unit developing 122 hp. With.

The second assumption is that in addition to the indicated engines, the Lada Cross will also be available with a completely new 1.4 liter turbocharged unit producing 150 hp. With. But this motor is still in development and it is unknown when it will appear.

And the third option regarding engines, which is the most plausible so far, comes down to the fact that only one unit will be available for the Cross - 1.8 liters. The presented concept was equipped with exactly this engine.

As for the checkpoint, everything is unchanged. That is, the all-terrain X-Ray will be available with a 5-speed manual transmission from Renault, and it will probably also get a robotic gearbox.

The biggest intrigue regarding this version is whether it will become a full-fledged crossover and get all-wheel drive, or whether it will remain a “pseudo-crossover” - a hatchback with increased ground clearance. At first it was indicated that for this version they would borrow the drive from Reno Duster. But such a step will lead to a significant increase in the cost of the car.

Then there was information that no all-wheel drive system would be provided for the X-Ray Cross, and this version would still be front-wheel drive.

Perhaps the most interesting version regarding the X-Ray Cross drive is the use of all-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. But whether such an unconventional system for passenger cars will appear is a big question.

In general, many believe that the first versions of X-Ray Cross will be front-wheel drive, and if all-wheel drive appears, the release date of such a version will be much later.

It is noted that to improve cross-country ability, the Cross version will provide the ability to disable active safety systems. But such a function is already provided for regular versions.

Let's summarize. So, among the obvious changes in the Lada X-Ray Cross, we can note the presence of a body kit, larger wheels, increased ground clearance and a stylized interior. In general, everything is the same as Kalina and Largus Cross. As for the technical component, there is no reliable information yet, and it is unknown whether AvtoVAZ will focus only on the appearance, or will still try to create a full-fledged crossover.

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When will the all-wheel drive Lada Vesta and X Rey go on sale?

Car enthusiasts who have acquired a taste for it, after the brilliant start of the front-wheel drive sedan, are looking forward to the announced crossover and Lada Vesta 4x4. There are no grounds for mistrust. So far, the company's new policy has not disappointed consumers and there is no doubt that promises will be fulfilled. What to expect from these “charged” versions? Why are these cars so desirable? The reasons are on the surface. The power of the car, and of course the price, which promises to be reasonable. The fact that the enterprise has reached a completely new technical level can already be considered a fait accompli.

A huge amount of work has been done to introduce the most advanced production methods. And most importantly, we have assembled a team that is unique in terms of professional training. This immediately affected the build quality. Products of high production standards come off the assembly line. Car enthusiasts will also be pleased with the variety of models. The upcoming all-wheel drive Lada X Ray Cross 4x4 becomes a hit even before its release.

A similar evolution awaits Vesta. 2021 promises to be very interesting, as presentations and sales of a number of new cars are planned.

Lada X Ray Cross 4x4 with all-wheel drive will appear in 2021

The first production Lada X Rey will roll off the Avtovaz assembly line on December 15 this year, although you will be able to buy the car no earlier than February 15, 2021. The small crossover Lada XRay is essentially a front-wheel drive hatchback with high ground clearance, which is created on the technological platform of Renault Sandero Stepway. Of course, the exterior and interior design of the X-Ray is unique. But the power structure of the body, suspension, steering, and brakes have a common structure with the French car. Like the Sandero Stepway, the Russian development will be single-wheel drive, even despite its off-road appearance.

However, based on the regular Lada XRay, the manufacturer promises to create an all-wheel drive version of the Cross. This was stated by one of the leaders of Avtovaz Oleg Grunenkov. Judging by his words, which are cited by one of the knowledgeable online publications, the president of the domestic auto giant, Bo Inge Andersson, set this task for VAZ managers. The all-wheel drive version of the Lada X Ray Cross should appear before the end of 2021.

Now VAZ designers are calculating an option in which the Renault Daster could become the platform for creating the Lada XRay Cross. The French budget crossover has both front-wheel drive and 4x4 all-wheel drive. The implementation of the Lada X Ray Cross project can take two paths. An all-wheel drive transmission will simply be added to the regular Lada XRay, or a new larger all-wheel drive crossover will be released under the name XRay Cross. After all, Sandero Stepway and Duster, although they have a common platform, are essentially different cars, both in concept and in size.

If the Lada XRay Cross becomes a separate model with different dimensions, then Avtovaz does not rule out that, along with the 4x4 version, a simplified single-wheel drive 4x2 modification will be produced. We will closely monitor this issue and report on all the latest news regarding the Lada X Ray Cross.

Characteristics of all-wheel drive versions of Lada

The exact date will most likely be announced in early 2021. Then they will probably announce the packaging for the first release. Many decisions will be made based on the results of an analysis of sales, wishes and requests of customers. Domestic motorists are not yet accustomed to such an attitude. Marketing research and surveys are already being conducted. It becomes clear that the demand for powerful domestic cars is great. Having abandoned the 11189 engine precisely because of its weak parameters, the front-wheel drive car of the first production is equipped with a VAZ 21129. But for a 4x4 layout this will not be enough. All-wheel drive Lada Vesta with the HR 16DE-H4M engine is a more feasible option.

The X Ray Cross will probably have a VAZ 21179 under the hood in its first release. The volume of this power unit is 1.8 liters, not much for a crossover, but this is just the beginning. We won't know all the secrets now. Surely, more complete information will appear very soon, and there will be further insider leaks in the form of videos and photographs. It will be all the more interesting to watch the development of the domestic automobile industry. Most likely, the interior will not undergo drastic changes. There will probably be improvements, but overall the interior has been decided.

The main surprises will be on the technical side. Interestingly, the Lada Vesta was placed next to the Kio Rio Hyundai Solaris. Despite the fact that Korean cars are somewhat more powerful, the overall impression in many respects is not in their favor. What competitors will X Ray fight for the buyer? In addition to being proud of the excellent design outside and inside, information about the car’s dimensions is also reassuring. Length 4315 mm. The body width is 1820 mm, with a height of 1625 mm. Short overhangs and a ground clearance of 210 mm imply high cross-country ability.

Changes to the exterior and interior

Let's start with the appearance. Like Cross models of other lines, a distinctive feature of the off-road version is a protective body kit. X-Ray Cross got it too. Additionally, the designers slightly redesigned the front end.

The designers slightly stylized the chrome inserts on the bumper and side niches. Its bottom is now decorated with a black protective overlay, on top of which a curved silver skirt is placed.

The wheel arches, sills and bottom of the doors have wide black plastic linings that fit quite well into the appearance of the car.

The obvious differences between the rear of the Cross and the base X-Ray include slightly modified rear lights, a massive trim on the rear bumper with a silver insert, a black spoiler, and a “fin” on the roof. The off-road model also acquired roof rails, which were so lacking in the regular version.

It is noted that this version has increased ground clearance, which in the base model was already considerable - 195 mm. Now it is indicated that it will exceed 200 mm, although the exact figure has not yet been indicated. Note that the ground clearance has been increased for the most part thanks to the new 17-inch wheels that will be equipped with this car.

As for the remaining overall dimensions - length, width and height, if they differ in the Cross version from the regular version, it will be only slightly and due to the same body kit.

Next is the interior. There are also innovations in the cabin, but not many. In the presented concept, the interior was decorated with linings and inserts in body color on the front panel, door panels, and seats.

The designers also thought of installing a central armrest, which is not even optionally available in the basic version.

Another distinctive feature is the backlighting of the dashboard in the body color and the door sills with the version name.

But we note that all these features are present in the concept, and whether mass production models will receive them is still unknown.

Reflections on the topic 4X4

Lada Vesta SW A huge number of automobile concerns today produce all-wheel drive systems. During normal movement, the front or rear part operates; in case of an unexpected situation, they begin to work together. This is done for significant savings, since all-wheel drive absorbs a large amount of energy.

Interesting!

An all-wheel drive Lada Vesta will cost 80 or 130 thousand rubles more than a rear-wheel drive one. However, the new car is not an SUV, and the overpayment will become meaningless. The Lada Vesta Cross is created as a station wagon with huge ground clearance, which will allow you to get to your summer cottage. Engineers didn't design it to be capable of climbing hills.

There is an assumption that, subject to huge financial investments, the work of workers and designers, the product will not live up to its potential. Only a few amateurs will buy such a car, which will play a bitter joke on the manufacturer. AvtoVAZ will not take such risks for the sake of some of the advantages of all-wheel drive and people's desires.

A reasonable price for purchasing a domestic all-wheel drive sedan would be 620-630 thousand rubles, but the plant is not able to achieve such a cost, so the best option for Lada Vesta lovers would be a Cross with high ground clearance and sufficient cross-country ability.

Lada X-ray Station wagon with all-wheel drive will be greeted with open arms, but the joy and ambiance will gradually fade:

1. Production will not pay off.
2. The consumer will complain about the huge prices.
3. Failures with the all-wheel drive Lada Vesta will spread the negative impact to other models.

All this will not benefit the quality of Russian auto production.

Cost of a new car

The all-wheel drive model is adapted to Russian roads. The vehicle is equipped with a reliable directional stability system, has increased maneuverability and a high degree of safety. The cost of such a car is 700 thousand rubles.

The advantages of the machine are:

• decent power engine;
• strong suspension;
• good sound insulation;
• spacious trunk;
• high ground clearance.

In the city the car consumes about 10 liters of gasoline. The 1.6 cc engine develops power up to 110 horsepower. The mechanical transmission is borrowed from Renault. The engine and transmission of the car are of Tolyatti origin. Ground clearance is 195 millimeters. High ground clearance allows you to easily overcome any city curbs. Due to the fact that the stabilization system transfers torque to the other wheel when one wheel slips, the vehicle has good maneuverability.

The luggage compartment has a capacity of 320 liters. However, with the rear seats folded down, its volume is 772 liters. Under the trunk there is a special recess for the spare wheel. On its side wall there is a niche covered with a plastic lid where the jack and wheel wrench are stored.

The styling of the car represents a new and rather attractive face of the current domestic manufacturer.

Due to the fact that the new Lada has regained its previous chain drive, there is no longer a need to frequently replace the timing belt. This version of the Togliatti car is equipped only with front-wheel drive. Testing of the new 4×4 all-wheel drive model is now being completed. The price of a car with only front-wheel drive is 650 thousand rubles.

The Xray's closest relative with front-wheel drive is the Renault Sandero. The independent front suspension received MacPherson struts. The rear semi-independent is equipped with a torsion beam. The 4x4 all-wheel drive vehicle is based on the French Renault Duster crossover. To engage all-wheel drive, a rear multi-link device is used.

Since the beginning of 2021, about ten thousand units of these Lada cars have already been sold. This sale significantly exceeds the result that experts predicted.

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What will we build from?

It was immediately clear that the car would sooner or later appear on the assembly line. How, on what platforms, and what the engineers will hide under the hood - these mysteries haunted connoisseurs of the domestic automobile industry for two whole years. From time to time, unverified information came out about possible symbioses with ready-made VAZ models, then it was refuted, then again they talked about European car platforms that were living out their assembly line life.

Lada XRAY will be on wheels from Renault Sandero

Only recently has this mystery slowly begun to clear up on its own. Close cooperation with the Renault-Nissan Group, thanks to which Steve Mattin appeared in the design bureau, put everything in its place. If the platform for the Lada Vesta was developed within the walls of AvtoVAZ, then the new XRAY will be on wheels from Renault Sandero.

All-wheel drive features

This design of the vehicle transmission is intended to transport torque from the internal combustion engine (power) to all four wheels. The mechanism of action here takes one axle shaft as one wheel.

• Today, the 4X4 system is defined as a means that will slightly increase the quality of the steering and chassis of the car without setting the goal of improving cross-country ability.
• All-wheel drive makes it possible to more efficiently use the resources of the power unit that pumps the main energy. The method and mode of control will not be important here. This parameter seems to be the most important and in demand for the consumer.
• Improves controllability of any vehicle, even on bumpy or slippery surfaces.
• In the case of 4x4 production, the company installs the most powerful engine and the most advanced transmission under the hood.

If AvtoVAZ finally decides to produce and release the Lada Vesta with all-wheel drive, then station wagon buyers will be able to feel all these advantages.