The production of the Lada Kalina car dates back to 2004. The first sample was released in a sedan body, and was called “standard” due to its budget configuration. A little later, with the same performance and functionality, Lada Kalina cars were released, in hatchback and station wagon bodies.
After this VAZ model began to be sold successfully, engineers developed 2 additional configurations that were more functional and, accordingly, cost a little more. The next step, after the “standard”, was the “norm”. Well, the last step in the evolution of the model range was the Kalina “luxury”. It was an improved version, having an order of magnitude more functions than previous configurations. Let's look at the process of improving the Lada Kalina car in more detail.
Lada Kalina 2 Lux
For the first time, the second generation of Lada Kalina cars was presented at the Moscow Motor Show. AVTOVAZ presented the new Lada Kalina 2 to car enthusiasts in two bodies at once - a hatchback and a station wagon. Sales of the model will start in the first half of 2013, while the new Kalina will enter the domestic market immediately in the maximum configuration - “luxury”, equipped with an automatic transmission.
Design of Lada Kalina 2 in luxury configuration
The external design of the Lada Kalina 2 has become much more strict - this is how the car is perceived thanks to the lines of the hood and wings, new wheel arches, updated bumpers with powerful fog lights, tailgates, and smaller side windows. The front optics acquired more menacing features - a clear “cut” of the headlights, fog lights equipped with a shiny edging. The headlights have daytime running lights. All cars will have roof rails for station wagons, as well as side moldings for luxury models. Powerful alloy wheels of size R14 will complement the overall picture. All this harmoniously fits into the new image of the restyled Kalina.
The machine is already installed on Kalina’s brother, the Lada Granta, so we hope for smooth operation of the machine on the new Kalina
Updated interior of the “luxury” Kalina 2
The interior has become even more modern, and first of all, the changes affected the instrument panel, which has become more convenient and respectable. The new Lada Kalina received updated original seats with a more developed profile. The luxury package is equipped with a device for adjusting the driver's seat height. The range of longitudinal adjustment of the seats has increased by 20 mm - the forward travel has increased, which is very convenient for short drivers. The quick transformation of the seats into a resting position is now ensured by an ingenious mechanism that adjusts the tilt of the front seat backrest. The rear seats in the luxury package are now separate and have an ISOFIX child seat mounting system; the front seats are equipped with a heating system with a thermostat.
The glove compartment of the updated Lada Kalina has become significantly more spacious, and an additional glove box with a lid has appeared in the “luxury” configuration. Front passengers (particularly female passengers) will be pleased with the presence of a mirror in the sun visor. Owners of the second-generation “luxury” Kalina will have access to L-shaped rear seat headrests, an ashtray and cigarette lighter, a container for glasses and a cargo net in the trunk (for station wagon bodies).
Powerful and safe Lada Kalina 2 “lux”
Lada Kalina 2 in the “luxury” configuration will now be equipped with a new cable “mechanics” and a JATCO automatic transmission, which is now installed not only on Lada Granta cars, but also on Japanese Nissans.
The new Kalina has updated suspension settings: the caster is increased, the rear beam has a negative camber, the steering rack is shortened, its gear ratio is 3.1. AVTOVAZ, together with the Renault-Nissan alliance, developed shock absorbers, silent blocks and springs for the Kalina 2, which have new settings that are responsible for improved stability and controllability. The new rigid steering rack mount enhances the sharpness of control of the Kalina 2.
Lada Kalina 2 in the “luxury” configuration has not only a driver’s airbag, which is already present in the base model, but also a front passenger airbag, as well as side airbags. The luxury version is equipped with ABS with emergency braking assist. All trim levels have the ability to adjust the height of the front seat belts, and the Luxury trim level is also equipped with seat belt pretensioners. The car fully complies with current European and domestic standards for passive safety.
Additional options for ease of use of Kalina 2 in the “luxury” configuration
Power steering and the ability to adjust the steering column are available on absolutely all vehicle trim levels. In the “luxury” configuration, the car will be equipped with central locking with remote control and a folding key, automatic door closers, electric windows not only for the front but also for the rear doors, a heated windshield, heated electric rear-view mirrors, exterior anti-dazzle mirrors in body color, and climate control. As additional options, the maximum configuration of the Lada Kalina 2 can be equipped with parking sensors, a rain sensor and auto-on headlights, a stability control system, as well as R15 size wheels.
Owners of the “luxury” Kalina 2 will be pleased with a powerful 2-Din multimedia system with a large seven-inch display and FM support, equipped with a USB module and a slot for SD memory cards. As an additional option, at the request of the owner, the device is equipped with a GPS navigation system.
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Safety
The serial Lada Kalina was modified not only in the technical part. A beautiful and dynamic car must meet all safety standards. So, AvtoVAZ engineers modified the car body by installing additional bars in the doors. This saves your chances in a side collision. The frame itself is made of stronger sheets of steel. They did not forget about active safety. Thus, already in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with a brake force distribution system and directional stability stabilization.
The latter was developed and implemented thanks to close cooperation with. Now the car has become more maneuverable and predictable to drive. And since the laws of the Russian Federation do not allow driving a car without DRLs, they are already included “in the database.” Belts with pretensioners are equipped with electronic sensors that will sound an alarm if the driver is not fastened and begins to drive. And the red light on the instrument panel will light up. There are also airbags here. There are two of them - front ones for the driver and front passenger. Unfortunately, there are no side ones even in the top version.
Lada Kalina station wagon photo Luxury configuration, price, description
List of options for Lada Kalina Lux. You can buy a station wagon in the Lux version with a 1.6 106 hp engine. and boxes: 5MT mechanics or 5AMT robot.
Luxury version 1.6 l 16-cl., 5MT, 106 hp.
- Driver and passenger airbag
- ISOFIX
- ESP
- ABS
- Rear door locking
- Climate control
- Rear parking sensors
- Power steering
- On-board computer
- Steering wheel height adjustment
- Electric mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Fog lights
- Electrically heated windshield wiper area
- Light sensor
- Rain sensor
- Fabric interior
* In the photo the interior of the Lada Kalina is equipped with a Lux station wagon body
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“Standard” package
This configuration is considered basic, therefore, it has the least number of functions. This Lada was produced in all body variations: sedan, station wagon and hatchback. The body dimensions are the same as any other configuration: length – 3893 mm, width – 1700 mm, height – 1500 mm. The wheelbase is also no different - 2476 mm.
"Standard"
The capacity of the trunk and the number of doors directly depends on the type of body. The sedan had 4 doors and a trunk volume of 240 liters. But the station wagon has 5 doors and 550 liters in the luggage compartment. The carrying capacity of the entire Kalina family is 400 kg (including passengers).
But as for the engine, there will be a slight difference. The “standard” and “norm” configurations had the same engine, with a volume of 1600 cubic centimeters, at which the maximum power was 87 hp. With such figures, the car accelerated to a maximum of 165 km/h. This engine was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Kalina, standard version, has electric power steering. This is a very useful thing, especially with a station wagon. Otherwise, this Lada remained somewhat damp. Among the installed functions that affect comfort, one can highlight the heat-insulating glass coating.
In terms of security, it has central locking. There are also airbags. An electric window regulator is installed on the front windows. Interior amenities include a filter and an immobilizer. The price of such a car is approximately 376,000 rubles.
Lada Kalina hatchback photo Luxury configuration, price, description
List of options for Lada Kalina Lux. You can buy a Lux version hatchback with a 1.6 106 hp engine. and boxes: 5MT mechanics or 5AMT robot.
Luxury version 1.6 l 16-cl., 5MT, 106 hp.
- Driver and passenger airbag
- ISOFIX
- ESP
- ABS
- Rear door locking
- Climate control
- Rear parking sensors
- Power steering
- On-board computer
- Steering wheel height adjustment
- Electric mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Fog lights
- Electrically heated windshield wiper area
- Light sensor
- Rain sensor
- Fabric interior
* In the photo is the interior of the Lada Kalina Lux
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Interior
So let's move inside the car. Thanks to the wide-opening doors, getting into the car is very comfortable. The seats have good lateral support and are moderately hard. The ceiling height is enough for even a two-meter driver to sit behind the wheel.
The instrument panel is built according to all European canons. It is worth noting the convenient location of the buttons on the center console and steering column switches. The Lada Kalina 2016 is fully equipped with a multimedia system with a large touch screen in the middle. The salon is very cozy. Visibility of the car is excellent. The finishing materials are made well. They do not rattle when moving, as was the case in the first versions of Kalina.
Lada Kalina Cross photo of Luxury configuration, price, description
List of options for the Lada Kalina Cross Lux. You can buy a Luxury crossover with a 1.6 106 hp engine. and boxes: 5MT mechanics or 5AMT robot.
Luxury version 1.6 l 16-cl., 5MT, 106 hp.
- Driver and passenger airbag
- ISOFIX
- ABS
- Climate control
- Rear parking sensors
- Power steering
- On-board computer
- Steering wheel height adjustment
- Electric mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Fog lights
- Electrically heated windshield wiper area
- Light sensor
- Rain sensor
- Fabric interior
* In the photo is the interior of the Lada Kalina Cross, luxury station wagon version
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Norma Classic
This package also includes air conditioning, heated mirrors and central locking. The wheels here are still the same, 14 inches. The cost of this version from an official dealer is 420 thousand rubles.
This is the maximum configuration of the Lada Kalina 2016. This includes a second airbag, fog lights (lensed), alarm, central locking, immobilizer with remote control, and a light sensor. There are parking sensors, heated rear and windshields, power mirrors and an audio system with radio. Unfortunately, this version does not have a touch screen on the panel. The cost of the Lux modification is 486 thousand rubles.
body and interior, engine modification
AvtoVAZ has expanded the Lada Kalina family with new models. The equipment of the modern Lada Kalina station wagon “Lux” includes an ABS version and airbags. The new Lada Kalina station wagon “Norma” and “Lux” have door moldings, alloy wheels and black door frames.
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Modification of the Kalina engine
Attractive design of the new luxury station wagon
Any configuration of the Lada Kalina station wagon is identical on the outside, although the cars have different engines. A VAZ with a new 1.4 liter engine is capable of producing 90 hp. With. Engineers achieved this progress by increasing the length of the connecting rod and making it lighter. Mechanical losses have decreased, and motor power has increased. Peak power can be reached at 5600 rpm.
Acoustic comfort of the Lada Kalina station wagon “Lux” is at an average level. Aerodynamic noise in the new model is kept to a minimum, but engine noise is still present. The car can accelerate to 167 km/h. At high speed, the driver needs to stick to the correct trajectory. Sudden movements of the steering wheel will cause the body to sway. Reviews from VAZ owners about ground clearance are negative. This figure is 160 mm and has a direct impact on the behavior of the Lada: the air flow tries to lift the car off the asphalt. Good suspension and barrel springs provide a comfortable ride.
A review of the Lada Kalina station wagon with a 1.6 liter engine showed that this model is in many respects better than a car with a 1.4 liter engine. The power of the first unit is 9 liters. With. less than the second one. In terms of elasticity, the 1.6 liter engine is in first place. Its maximum speed is 170 km/h. The 1.6 liter engine version is equipped with ABS from Bosch. Conventional drum brakes are installed at the rear. The anti-lock braking system made it possible to reduce the braking distance of the Lada Kalina station wagon by 10 m. At the same time, the intensity of deceleration increased.
The production of the Lada car involves the following stages.
- Welding.
- Coloring.
- Assembly.
- Quality control.
Welding is carried out using special automatic complexes on the appropriate lines. This procedure is simultaneously performed by about 300 robots. Welding lines are set up taking into account mathematical models. Precise manipulation contributes to achieving high body geometry.
Painting is carried out using special equipment. The paintwork of the Lada Kalina station wagon of the second generation is highly resistant to corrosion and scratches. The assembly process is modular in nature. Quality control allows you to eliminate minor shortcomings made during previous work.
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Design and interior of the 2nd generation car
The interior of the new Kalina has become more convenient and comfortable
The 2nd generation Lada Kalina station wagon is a modern car with new arches, a bumper, and powerful fog lights. The front optics have a clear outline and there are daytime running lights. The new product is characterized by the presence of roof rails and side moldings. The 2nd generation station wagon has R-14 alloy wheels.
Internal changes affected the dashboard, which has become more respectable and convenient. The updated seats have a developed profile. Their height is adjusted using a special device. The range of longitudinal adjustment has increased by 20 mm. Short drivers can move the seat forward. If necessary, it folds out into a resting position due to a mechanism that allows you to adjust the backrest tilt. The rear seats in the 2nd generation Lada Kalina station wagon are separate. They provide for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat. The front seats have a heating system and thermostat.
The glove box is quite roomy. If necessary, small change can be stored in the additional glove compartment. There is a mirror in the sun visor at the front of the body. Owners of the new model can take advantage of L-shaped headrests, an ashtray and a cigarette lighter, as well as a container for glasses and a cargo net in the luggage compartment.
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Power and safety
The model in question is equipped with a modern cable manual transmission or automatic transmission from JATCO. This car has increased caster, a shortened steering rack and a rear beam with negative camber. AvtoVAZ, together with the Renault-Nissan alliance, has developed springs, shock absorbers and silent blocks that have easy controllability and high stability. Due to the new rigid fastening of the steering rack, the accuracy of vehicle control increases.
New Kalina is equipped with airbags
The “Lux” package includes the installation of ABS and emergency brake booster. If necessary, drivers can use seat belt pretensioners. Additional options for comfortable control of the Lada Kalina Station wagon 2 include a central lock with remote control, a folding key, an automatic door closer, an electric lifting mechanism for the front and rear doors, a heated windshield, and heated electric rear-view mirrors.
The maximum configuration of the 2nd generation Lada Kalina station wagon includes parking sensors, a stability control system and R-15 wheels. Car owners are pleased with the powerful 2-DIN multimedia system with a large 7-inch display. This device supports the FM band and is equipped with a USB module, including a slot for SD memory cards.
Additional options include a GPS navigation system. The luxury model complies with all existing safety standards.
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Technical part
There are three types of power units for this car. All of them are gasoline. The weakest in the line is the 1.5-liter eight-valve engine with 80 horsepower, which migrated here from the “tens”. Despite such low power, this unit is capable of accelerating the car to 170 kilometers per hour. The engine is designed to meet Euro-3 emission standards. Torque is 120 Nm.
Next in the line is an in-line four-cylinder unit with 89 horsepower. Despite such a small displacement of 1400 cubic meters, the engineers managed to get 127 Nm of torque from this engine. The car takes the first hundred faster than the previous one, but at maximum speed it lags behind by 5 kilometers per hour. Thanks to the use of distributed injection, engineers managed to reduce consumption to 7 liters per 100 kilometers in mixed operating mode.
And our line is completed by a 98-horsepower gasoline unit with a volume of 1599 cubic meters. This is a gearbox with an in-line arrangement of cylinders. There are four of them here, as in other modifications. The peak torque of the unit is 145 Nm, which is an order of magnitude higher than that of the 80-horsepower engine. The maximum speed of the car is 190 kilometers per hour. Despite the large volume, the fuel consumption of this engine is not much different from its predecessors. In average mode, Lada Kalina 1.6 consumes 7.2 liters per hundred kilometers.
If we consider the transmission, Kalina uses two types of gearboxes. The first is the familiar “mechanics”, and the second is a robotic AMT. It was developed jointly with German engineers. The mechanics have hardly changed over the 12 years of its existence. But a few years ago, AvtoVAZ engineers switched to a cable drive. This made it possible to reduce the wear of rubbing parts and increase the service life of the box as a whole. The gears no longer “walk” as before, but you can turn them on with two fingers. This is a great success. Finally, the car began to meet European standards. But the developers did not decide to stop there.
Equipment | Lada Kalina 2
Details of the configuration of the second generation LADA Kalina station wagon and hatchback have been declassified.
The updated Lada Kalina 2 will go on sale in the summer of 2013. LADA Kalina 2 “Standard” will be equipped with an 8-valve 1.6-liter 87-horsepower engine, a modernized gearbox (manual transmission 2181) with a cable drive, an electric power steering, conventional rear seat headrests, an indication that the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, and audio preparation.
LADA Kalina 2 “Norma” will be available in two versions.
One variant will include a single driver airbag, while the other variant will come with driver and front passenger airbags.
Both versions will be equipped with an 8-valve 1.6-liter 87-horsepower engine, a modernized gearbox (manual transmission 2181) with cable drive, and will also be equipped with front seat belts with pretensioner, USB port, Panasonic climate system, L-shaped headrests rear seats, heated front seats, audio system and FM radio, ABS and BAS, Bluetooth and Handsfree system.
The LADA Kalina 2 “Lux” version will be equipped with a 16-valve 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 98 or 106 hp. s., an updated manual transmission, or with a 1.6-liter 16-valve power unit with a power of 98 hp, with an automatic transmission “Japanese made”, there will also be driver and front passenger airbags, a Panasonic climate system, electric front and rear windows rear doors, heated front seats, fog lights, USB port, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, SD card, Bluetooth and Handsfree, multimedia system with a 7-inch touch screen, door moldings.
AvtoVAZ is planning seven luxury versions, for station wagons and hatchbacks!!
All top-end Kalina 2 will receive ABS, BAS, exchange rate stability system (ESC), heated windshield, navigation system, traction control system (TCS), parking sensors, rain and light sensors.
All configurations are preliminary and AVTOVAZ can change them!!
| Equipment | Standard | Norm | Lux |
| Safety | |||
| Driver's front airbags | + | + | + |
| Front passenger airbags | + | + | + |
| Anti-lock braking system with brake assist (ABS + BAS) | + | + | |
| Immobilizer | + | + | + |
| Driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners | + | + | |
| Front seat headrests, height adjustable | + | + | + |
| Rear seat head restraints L-shaped, height adjustable | +* | + | |
| Front side airbags | +* | ||
| Anti-dazzle exterior mirrors, painted in body color | + | ||
| Fog lights | + | ||
| Burglar alarm function | + | + | |
| Interior | |||
| On-board computer | + | + | + |
| Split rear seat | + | + | |
| Upholstery options: 3D jersey + velor | + | ||
| Upholstery options: Tapestry + jersey | + | ||
| Upholstery options: Tapestry + tapestry | + | ||
| Upholstery options: Heat-embossed tapestry + tapestry | + | ||
| Upholstery options: Structured tapestry + faux leather | + | ||
| Upholstery options: Shinil + tapestry | + | ||
| Passenger sun visor mirror | + | ||
| Driver's tools: jack, combination wheel wrench | + | + | + |
| Full size spare tire | + | + | + |
| Passenger sun visor mirror | + | ||
| Container for glasses | + | ||
| Net for retaining cargo in the trunk | +** | ||
| Brackets for securing cargo in the trunk | + | ||
| Central locking with remote control | + | + | |
| Folding key | + | + | |
| Split rear seat | + | + | |
| Adjusting the driver's seat height | + | ||
| Heated front seats with thermostat | +* | + | |
| Heated windshield | +* | + | |
| Athermal glasses | + | + | + |
| Automatic lowering/raising of driver and passenger door windows when locking/unlocking doors with remote control | + | ||
| Cabin air filter | + | + | + |
| Power windows for front doors | + | + | + |
| Power windows for rear doors | + | ||
| Electric drive and heated rear view mirrors | + | ||
| Fog lights | + | ||
| Door moldings | + | ||
| Anti-dazzle exterior mirrors, painted in body color | + | ||
| Bumpers painted in body color | + | + | + |
| Door handles painted in body color | + | ||
| Door frames black | + | ||
| Alloy wheel rims 14″ | + | ||
| Wheel rims stamped welded 14″ | + | ||
| Decorative wheel covers | + | ||
| Alloy wheel rims 15″ | +* | ||
| Full size spare tire | + | + | + |
| Front lockers | + | + | + |
| Front and rear wheel aprons | + | + | + |
| Safe parking system | +* | ||
| Daytime running lights in headlights | + | + | + |
| Windshield wiper control system with rain sensor | +* | ||
| Automatic headlight switching system | +* | ||
| Satellite navigation system with multimedia | +* | +* | |
| Climate system | +* | +* | |
| Anti-lock braking system with brake assist (ABS + BAS) | + | + | |
| Stability Control (ESP) | +* | ||
| Audio system 2 DIN, without CD drive. Wavelength CB/FM (stereo), USB, SD card, Bluetooth, Handsfree (hands-free calling, selecting a caller from the phone book, dialing a number using the device, list of incoming/outgoing calls) | + | ||
| Audio preparation | + | + | + |
| Multimedia system with 1 DIN control unit, without CD drive with Internet access. Wave range MW/VHF1/VHF2 (stereo), USB, SD card, Bluetooth, Handsfree (speakerphone, selecting a subscriber from the phone book, dialing a number using the device) + 7'' LCD display with touchscreen function | +* | + | |
*Included in the optional package
* * Only for station wagon body
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Installation of MMC Kalina 2 in the “norm” package
| Many owners of cars with the “norm” configuration are thinking about how to install a 2 din radio in Kalina. There are two options for such tuning: connect a universal 2 din radio, or try installing a standard Lada Kalina 2 Lux radio. |
You will need: multimedia display (catalog number: 21920-7900100, make sure you have an interface cable), multimedia equipment (21920-7900200 or navigation 21920-7900300), instrument panel frame or trim (21925-5325182), luxury central air ducts (2195 -8104209/08), solar radiation sensor (21920-8121300).
About the differences between the central consoles of Kalina 2 “norm” and “luxury”. In the “norm” configuration, the air ducts are located in the upper part of the panel, and in the “luxury” configuration, the MMS (multimedia system) is located in their place. Difference in the photo: Dismantling process. Remove the instrument cluster, glove compartment, central trim and air ducts (push back the 2 fasteners on top, after which the air ducts will pop out on their own. They are held on the sides by an ornamental bracket).
About revision. When installing air ducts from Kalina 2 Lux, the fastenings will not work, because the insides of the dashboard remain from the “norm”, so you will need to slightly modify the fastenings in place (for example, use furniture corners). As a result, the central air ducts should move down:
Installation of a luxury radio in Kalina 2 is normal. We attach the radio screen and multimedia equipment to standard mounts. We lay the cable from the screen to the multimedia unit. We attach the solar radiation sensor to the frame (without it there will be a hole), and install the instrument panel trim. No modifications, everything is attached to standard places and fastenings.
Such do-it-yourself tuning brought the car in the “norm” configuration a little closer to the “luxury” one.
By the way, do you know how to modify the standard radio of Kalina 2?
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