Design
Externally, the car is radically different from its predecessor, the Combi. Thus, the car received a more streamlined and aerodynamic body. By the way, to reduce the air resistance coefficient, IZh engineers strongly tilted the windshield. And the side windows are made curved. This decision also made it possible to slightly expand the free space in the cabin.
Of course, by today's standards, the design of the car is significantly outdated. And there are only a few of these cars left. The fact is that the body of the IZH-2126 “ODA” was prone to rust. After just a couple of years of operation, serious pockets of corrosion appeared on the metal. Today, it is almost impossible to find a whole and not rotten specimen.
Dimensions, ground clearance
The body dimensions are almost identical to the Oda. Thus, the length of the all-wheel drive Izh is 4.07 meters, width 1.65 meters, height 1.45 meters. At the same time, the IZH-2126 060 4×4 was a very light car. Its curb weight is only 980 kilograms. In terms of ground clearance, the body has been raised 6 centimeters. But the suspension elements (including axles) remained at the same level. Therefore, the fair ground clearance was only 15.5 centimeters. But the lifting angles have increased significantly due to the high location of the bumpers. The machine copes well with loose snow and wet primers.
Salon
The interior design is quite modern for 1990s. However, by the 2000s it was noticeably outdated. Thus, the car has a simple three-spoke steering wheel and a dial instrument panel. Note that there was very little space in the cabin. In order to somehow expand the volume, engineers had to move the engine and rear gearbox in the IZH-2126 ODA to the right side. Thus, the space in the pedal assembly has increased and overall ergonomics have improved.
What are the downsides to the interior of this car? Owner reviews note the poor quality of sound insulation. There is also quite hard plastic inside and shapeless seats. You get tired quickly in this car, the owners note. On the other hand, it is worth understanding that IL “ODA” is, in fact, a development of the 1980s.
"Ode": history
The Izh "Oda" 4x4 car became the last hatchback among the four mass models that were created in the last years of the USSR. The car has an unusual history. While most automobile factories (including VAZ, AZLK, ZAZ) tried to move away from archaic rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive, Izhmash took the opposite route.
Initially, the experimental hatchback Izh-13 “Start” was created at the plant. This was in the mid-70s. The Ministry of Transport assessed the car with coldness. Perhaps front-wheel drive was not yet considered so promising, or certain people in the ministry simply lobbied AvtoVAZ so that no one could take away the front-wheel drive championship from the Volzhsky Plant.
Specifications
IZH-2126 "ODA" was equipped with different engines. But they were all gasoline. So, initially the IZH-2126 “ODA” car was equipped with an engine from the “six” - VAZ-2106. With a volume of 1567 cubic centimeters, this engine developed 74 horsepower. Torque – 121 Nm.
Next on the list is UZAM-331. This engine develops power of 86 horsepower with a volume of 1.7 liters. Torque is 129 Nm. Also, this car was equipped with a Niva engine with a power of 79 horsepower and a volume of 1.8 liters. True, its torque was lower than that of UZAM-331 - 127 Nm. The most powerful in the line is the UZAM-3320 power unit. This engine with a volume of 2 liters develops a power of 115 horsepower. Torque – 165 Nm.
As for the dynamics of acceleration, the car reached the first hundred in 15-18 seconds, depending on the installed engine. The maximum speed is 155 kilometers per hour. As reviews note, this car is not at all intended for dynamic driving. Although there are some owners who modify these engines to achieve faster acceleration.
A car's fuel consumption depends on its speed. The most economical mode is 90 kilometers per hour. At this speed, the car spends about 6.5-8 liters, depending on the engine. But at 120 kilometers per hour, the car already consumes more than 10 liters. In the city, consumption is approximately the same - from 9.8 to 11 liters per 100 kilometers.
First prototype
The prototype, which was born in 1979, was distinguished by rear-wheel drive, a galvanized hatchback body, a rack-and-pinion steering system, a five-speed gearbox, and a dual-circuit braking system.
The engineers also managed to choose a successful layout - the engine and gearbox were shifted to the right. This made it possible to free up space and remove the pedal assembly at the same level as the motor. Due to this, the engine compartment turned out to be very short. So, despite its dimensions, the Izh had a very spacious interior - the distance from the pedals to the backs of the rear seats was the same as that of the Volga.
Chassis
At the front of the car, a lever-spring independent suspension is used. Its design is similar to that used on the 412 Moskvich. The rear also has a lever-spring design, but on A-arms. However, later this design was abandoned, and the rear suspension was similar to that used on the Zhiguli.
A little later, engineers developed two versions of the front chassis with MacPherson struts. In the first case, these were triangular lower arms, in the second, straight arms with a stabilizer bar. It was the second scheme that went into production.
But the experiments with the chassis did not end there. The factory also offered several more rear suspension options with different geometries:
The steering is of the worm type. This system was soon replaced by a more modern rack. But the design of the brakes has not undergone any changes over the entire 15 years of production. Thus, the car used a dual-circuit hydraulic system with diagonal separation of the circuits. There were disk mechanisms in front, and drum mechanisms in the back.
Front-wheel drive is not a panacea
One way or another, the plant's designers began development anew and managed to discover an interesting thing - in the few years that have passed since the creation of Start, the automotive world has already overestimated all the advantages that front-wheel drive has. It turned out that lighter weight, economy and handling were not as great as thought. Most innovations had nothing to do with front-wheel drive at all. These are hatchback-type bodies, MacPherson strut suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering.
Izhmash engineers saw a huge number of advantages of rear-wheel drive. This made it possible to use components and parts used on previous models, as well as established strength calculations, to create a replacement for the Izh-2715, one of the most popular car models at that time.
Let's sum it up
So, we found out what this car is. Among its advantages it is worth noting:
But at the same time, the car has a lot of shortcomings. This is an outdated design, a rotting body, a lack of any safety, poor dynamics and constant breakdowns during operation. Therefore, you should think carefully before purchasing this car.
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"Oda": four-wheel drive and other modifications
And finally, we further produced the Izh “Oda” 4x4 car - this is a crossover, which is a descendant of the “Muscovites” and “Pobed” with all-wheel drive.
The transmission system was installed from Niva. In this version, the sound insulation of the cabin has been significantly improved. Several more cars were subsequently created on the basis of the Oda. Thus, the latest mass-produced car is the Izh “Oda Fabula” 4x4 station wagon with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. A luxury version of the popular Nika hatchback was also produced.
The production of "Oda" was launched in small volumes, finding demand among ordinary people who prefer to repair the car with their own hands. The car was able to compete with classic VAZ models. People bought Izh "Oda" 4x4 cars. Reviews about them then were only positive - no one had ever done this in Russia.
Recommended for production
Five years later, after minor modifications, the Izh-2126 was approved for production. At first, the model received the temporary name “Orbit”. But later it was renamed “Oda”.
The advantage of this machine was the great unification of components and assemblies with other main manufacturers of the USSR. Thus, the car was unified with the VAZ-2106, AZLK-2141, M-412 and other models. This approach allowed Izhmash to significantly save on development costs, as well as improve maintainability. The appearance of the Oda was greatly spoiled by the front optics from the VAZ-2108.
When production was established, it turned out that this rear-wheel drive car had many fans, and the assembly proceeded more steadily. Having created the basic version, the factory decided to implement all the capabilities of rear-wheel drive. This is how a pickup truck based on Oda was born - “Version”.
In the snow, on ice and in mud
This is the natural element for the domestic crossover. But as long as there is smooth and dry asphalt under the wheels, the car will not show any special abilities. The engines do not indulge owners with quick acceleration, the cabin is quite noisy, and the stiff suspension is also not very pleasing. Many people do not like the pedal assembly of the Izh “Oda” 4x4. But as soon as it starts snowing, the car turns into a leader on the road. While the surrounding cars travel at speeds of up to 40 km/h, Oda travels at the same high speed.
As long as the road is dry, the car will not be first in traffic light races. If you evaluate the fuel consumption of the IZH “Oda” 4x4 car and its technical characteristics, then you can forget about dynamic driving. But you just have to go beyond the asphalt, and the car’s potential will be fully revealed. Izh will pass where many ordinary cars begin to slip. Owners of all-wheel drive Oda are not worried about cross-country ability. Reviews say that the rigid suspension copes well with bumps, holes, and tram tracks. You don’t even have to carry a shovel with you – it’s not needed with all-wheel drive. It is almost impossible to park a car in urban conditions.
These are serious advantages for the Izh “Oda” 4x4 car. Reviews from the owners fully confirm this. The only negative, according to the owners, is high fuel consumption, especially in winter. But you can live with this - only expensive all-wheel drive jeeps have such capabilities. This is not available to everyone.
While producing the all-wheel drive Oda, Izhmash experimented tirelessly. Today there is a large and unknown number of configuration options. We came across a car with a fully independent suspension, a 1.8-liter VAZ-2130 engine, headlights from the “six” and 13-inch wheels. The diameter of the latter may be an inch larger, but in any case the Ode 4x4 looks quite low. Powerful, but completely non-functional running boards, enlarged wheel arches with plastic edging and kangurin slightly enliven the design that was developed twenty years ago for the rear-wheel drive model.
With the breeze on the asphalt.
Appearance
The body of a conventional single-wheel drive 5-door hatchback IZH-2126 was taken as the basis. The reader can see what its all-wheel drive modification looks like in the photo below.
In general, the appearance of the car deserves attention. It is not necessary to perform tuning on the IZH-2126 4×4 hatchback. The body kit doesn't seem scary or dull. IZH-2126 4×4 is a kind of rally car created for ordinary citizens. Something similar was produced at AvtoVAZ at that time. This is the Lada Tarzan, created on the basis of an ordinary eight.
