Description and characteristics of cars LADA Kalina

LADA Kalina - small car of a Russian manufacturer «AvtoVAZ», which was produced from November 2004 to July 2018 in two generations. Factory indices of the first generation, depending on the shape of the body, were «VAZ-1117» (station wagon), «VAZ-1118» (sedan) And «VAZ-1119» (hatchback); second generation indexed as «VAZ-2192» (hatchback) And «VAZ-2194» (station wagon). The name was approved in 1998 and comes from the deciduous woody plant Kalina red. Development began back in 1993 and the first prototype appeared in 1999. The car is based on a platform «Gamma». The gasoline engine is located transversely in front, front-wheel drive.

The main competitors and classmates of Kalina are Chery Very, Chevrolet Aveo, Daewoo Nexia, FAW Besturn, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Fiat Punto, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Lada Samara, Lifan Breez, Mitsubishi Colt, Nissan Almera, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Logan, Skoda Fabia, SEAT Leon, TagAZ Corda, Volkswagen Polo and Toyota Yaris.

First generation (2004-2013)

Production of the first generation began in 2004 with a four-door sedan body (length 4040 mm), in 2006 there was a five-door hatchback (length 3850 mm) and in 2007 they began to produce a five-door station wagon (length 4040 mm). The remaining dimensions were the same for all body types - a wheelbase of 2470 mm, a width of 1670 mm, a height of 1500 mm and a curb weight of 1080 kg. The body is made of hot-dip galvanized steel, which makes it resistant to corrosion. The cost of the first generation of Kalina was 7000-8000 thousand dollars. Depending on the configuration, airbags for the driver and passenger, ABS were installed on the cars (anti-lock braking system), electric power steering, air conditioning and rear seats that can be folded down to form a horizontal platform. Production was carried out in Russia, the city of Togliatti. In total, more than 760 thousand cars were produced.

Kalina of the first generation of the generation was equipped only with 1.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder engines (1390 cm³, VAZ-11194, 16 valves, 89 hp), 1.6 liters (1596 cm³, VAZ-21114, 8 valves, 81 hp) and 1.6 liters (1596 cm³, VAZ-21126, 16 valves, 98 hp). All engines are equipped with electronic ignition and fuel injection system. The gearbox was only a five-speed manual.

The car scored 5.6 out of 16 in a frontal crash test conducted by the Russian Safety Assessment Program «ARCAP» in 2005, receiving only one star out of four.

In 2007 «AvtoVAZ» decided to replace the discontinued A-segment car «VAZ -1111 Oka» three-door hatchback based on «Kalina» with the title «Kalina City», but the car never left the assembly line.

Since 2008, a sports version has been produced «Kalina Sport» with engines of 1.4 or 1.6 liters, which is very similar to the equipment «luxury» with the addition of some original trim elements and a sports suspension lowered by 20 mm, as well as some other elements.

The production of the sedan has been discontinued since 2011, this market segment was filled with the start of production in May 2011 «Lada Granta». In December 2011 «Lada Kalina» was transferred to the environmental standard «Euro 4».

Second generation (2013-2018)

The second generation of Kalina was presented in 2012 at the Moscow International Automobile Salon, and production started in May 2013. The production of the sedan was discontinued, only five-door hatchbacks remained (length 3893 mm) and station wagon (length 4084 mm). The width of the car was 1670 mm, height 1500 mm, wheelbase 2476 mm and curb weight 1125-1160 kg. In fact, it was a deep restyling of the first generation. The exterior design has changed slightly. The suspension and steering have been heavily upgraded to improve the car's responsiveness, dynamism and safety. There were three trim levels − «Standard», «Norm» And «Suite». The basic equipment included front power windows, daytime running lights and a driver's airbag. ABS was installed as an option (anti-lock braking system), brake assist, ESP (electronic stability control), traction control, heated front seats, touch screen navigator, climate control, rain sensors, air conditioning and passenger airbags. All interior controls are now in English only. In total, more than 160 thousand cars were produced.

Installed three gasoline four-cylinder engines, all with a volume of 1.6 liters (1598 cm³), one 8-valve «VAZ-11186» 87 hp, as well as two 16-valve - «VAZ-21126» power and 98 hp. And «VAZ-21127» 106 hp All motors are equipped with electronic throttle control. The gearbox is a five-speed manual, and for the first time they began to install a four-speed automatic «Jatco JF414E», which has already been tested on «Granta».

In 2014 they began to produce «Kalina Cross», which is distinguished by an increased ground clearance of 23 mm, modified gear ratios in the transmission and a plastic body kit. In the same year, sales of a sports modification started - «Kalina Sport».

Kalina 2, wagon, 2014 year

Kalina 2, interior, 2017 year

Kalina 2, engine, 2013 year