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Asks: Alexander Ushakov.
Question: on Lada Largus galvanized body or not?
On my Largus station wagon, after the fender was scratched, the metal for some reason bloomed. Rust appeared near the chip. Is the body of the Lada Largus not galvanized?
Different brochures say one thing: all external panels are zinc-protected! It seems that it cannot even be otherwise. But I could not find zinc on the metal where there was a scratch. What does it mean? I just want to find out who is cheating whom.
Lada Largus is not galvanized all, but only some of the body elements
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All the possibilities for applying galvanizing at AvtoVAZ boil down to two: buy galvanized steel or apply zinc using the "cold" method. In the second case, the coating is applied from a spray bottle. The galvanic method is not used at AvtoVAZ, and even more so at the enterprise there are no baths with molten zinc.
All cars of the Largus family have the following parts galvanized on both sides:
- front fenders,
- roof,
- outer door panels,
- hood.
The proof of the factory galvanizing of these body parts is shown in the photo.
Are the thresholds galvanized?
Thresholds are also galvanized from the outside, and each seam remaining after welding is treated in the same way. Although the bottom is not galvanized, it is treated with a primer. And she, in turn, is applied by an electroplating method.
Why is this the case?
All double-sided galvanized parts have been listed above. Perhaps they are made from finished galvanized steel. By the way, the rear wing is not on the list. Well, thresholds, as well as welds, are always processed separately. Here VAZ uses the "cold" method ( see photo ).
This is how steel is cold-galvanized
As a result, almost the entire outer surface remains protected. Now think about what the dealer has to say when he is asked: "Is the body of the Lada Largus really galvanized?" The answer "yes" will not be mistaken, and even more so it will not be a deception.
Be that as it may, cataphoresis soil is also a good protection, which VAZ uses to the fullest. But new cars from Korea and Japan now go without soil for some reason. Maybe the manufacturers are saving money, or they have found a "magic" way to keep parts from corrosion.
Where does galvanized metal come from at VAZ - details on the video
Business class. This family car is a kind of cargo modification of AVTOVAZ, developed together with partner Renault-Nissan on the basis of the B0 platform.
Features of the car Lada Largus with a galvanized body
The specified car model is very similar to Renault logan MCV. Distinctive features are only a modified version of the lining of its false radiator grille, as well as the Lada corporate logo. The car is quite massive and has an impressive weight (about 1200 kg).
The design of this model is quite strict and restrained, it has rather simple outlines. The front is equipped with standard fog lights. The body has straight side panels with a fairly wide glass area. The main feature of the Lada Largus van is the galvanized body parts. As for the shape of the body itself, it is specially designed to provide wide-volume interior content. We can say that this car is designed for all occasions. The body is characterized by high windage.
The Lada's cabin accommodates as many as three rows of spacious seats. The number of seats directly depends on the configuration: there are five and seven-seat options. The interior of the car largely repeats the MCV, which explains the interior trim with not so expensive materials. Almost every detail in the cabin speaks of a certain budget, laid down in its development. But at the same time, nothing bad can be said about the equipment of the car: the operation of all instruments and steering is at a fairly high level. The first two rows of seats are quite comfortable and spacious, the third row of seats is much less.
Another feature of the van is its luggage compartment. The five-seater version of the auto configuration assumes a considerable volume of the compartment, which is 700 liters. And if you fold the second row, you can get a very wide trunk space with a volume of 2,350 liters.
This model still has several drawbacks, according to the reviews of the owners:
- a kind of asceticism of the car interior;
- low level noise insulation;
- a spare wheel located at the bottom of the body, which leads to its permanent contamination.
Some technical characteristics of Lada Largus
Chassis, which Lada Largus possesses with a galvanized body, has very similar features to Renault-Dacia. The front suspension is equipped with wishbones and a stabilizer of indicators lateral stability... The rear suspension beam consists of a suspension mounted on trailing arms, which are connected by a beam attached to the body. In general, the car's suspension system is quite energy-intensive, has long shock absorber strokes and rear springs with reinforced mechanisms.
Front disc brake part vehicle equipped with a well-ventilated system, the rear has a special drum mechanism. Possibility is provided additional installation ABC.
The propulsion system of the Largus station wagon assumes the presence of two gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 liters and a mechanical device equipped with five gear modes.
As for the dynamic properties, it can be noted here that the car moves along the road smoothly and measuredly. On roads that are notable for poor-quality surfaces, Lada wins thanks to the excellent performance of its suspension.
Price marks for the van are in the range of 350-430 thousand rubles. They depend directly on the equipment variant. There are three options for this configuration:
- Standard.
- Norm.
- Suite.
Generally, this car is a good budget option that is great for big family... A roomy van will provide its owners with good, reliable and comfortable qualities. And the high-strength body with galvanized parts will help to increase the level of safety.
We meet by clothes
There are not many external differences between the Largus. And only by looking closely, you can determine that the cross-version is slightly higher than the donor. It has unpainted bumpers with gray accents on the bottom, as well as additional black wheel arch liners and sills. Regular Largus are equipped with 15-inch wheels, and 16-inch wheels are used. That's just spare wheel both have the same 15-inch, so in the first case the spare wheel is full-sized, and in the second only in the status of a stowaway. We have both cars in maximum trim levels: Largus Cross performed by Luxe, and the usual Largus - Luxe Prestige. Actually, the Prestige prefix implies only alloy wheels instead of stamped ones. But in the cross modification, alloy wheels are installed by default.
The interiors are identical, but the pseudo-crossover seat upholstery is enlivened by intersecting stitching. On the center console of the Cross, there are gray plastic inserts, the same on the doors. By the way, a design option is available with similar inserts in bright orange. And without any additional payments.
Pleasant discrepancies
In the course of measurements, it turned out that the ground clearance of the Cross version was already 210 mm (under the engine crankcase). For a car that, as conceived by the creators, should regularly move off the asphalt, this is not bad. For the usual Largus, the ground clearance was 182 mm under a similar shield in the engine compartment. By the way, the manufacturer claims that when fully loaded, including passengers in the last, third row of seats, the ground clearance will be at least 170 and 145 mm, respectively.
Our Cross turned out to be 35 kg heavier than the usual Largus. But one plastic body kit, which gives brutality and protects the paintwork of the car from scratches when driving over rough terrain, cannot weigh so much. Some of these 35 kg can be attributed to wheels bigger size... Perhaps there are other technical solutions that give the model additional mass?
We drive cars onto lifts, remove wheels and conduct an inspection with passion. Despite the apparent identity, differences were found. Largus with the Cross attachment has original front struts. In particular, the spring cup is welded to the body 30 mm higher than that of the station wagon. This also provides an increased ground clearance. By the way, both models are equipped with Monroe stands at the factory. The rear gas shocks are also different. This is confirmed by the identification numbers. The bodies and rods of the shock absorbers at Largus Cross are longer, and the length of the rear suspension springs is also increased.
As I was told at VAZ, when working with the cross-version suspension, the engineers were faced with the task of preserving the suspension settings of a conventional Largus as much as possible, and they succeeded. In terms of handling and driving comfort, the cars are very similar. At the very least, the average driver is unlikely to feel the difference in car behavior on a good road. But when driving on a dirt road or broken asphalt Largus Cross slightly wins in terms of smoothness due to the increased rolling radius of the wheel and wider tires.
Cross economy
It is unlikely that there will be conditions in which the geometric cross-country ability of cars will play a decisive role. Still, the difference in ground clearance is not so significant. More important, I think, are the fuel consumption figures. "Raised" Largus spends 1.4 liters more for every hundred kilometers of run in the city and 0.8 liters more when driving on the highway in comparison with a station wagon without a Cross attachment. At least that's what the manufacturer says. But this is already a noticeable difference, especially at a long distance. What is it caused by? Considering that gear ratios cross-modification gearboxes have not changed, it remains to rely only on aerodynamics, wheel size and an additional 35 kg of curb weight.
Summarize. If you want a slightly better ride and comfort, or if you need to regularly wade through fields and small bushes without damaging the body, take Largus Cross. If every penny counts, a station wagon will do - it is both cheaper and a little more economical to operate. By the way, Largus without the Cross prefix is also available with 92 gasoline. But the 102-horsepower sixteen-valve installed on test cars is designed for 95th gasoline.
As for sales statistics, out of 26,460 Largus sold in 11 months of 2016, 50% of sales fell on regular Largus. Another 30% of buyers preferred the Cross version, and the remaining 20% chose the van.
| Lada largus station wagon | Lada Largus Cross |
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| Length / width / height / base | 4 470/17 50/1 670/2 905 mm | 4 470/17 56/1 682/2 905 mm |
| Front / rear track | 1469/1466 mm | 1 461/1 46 6 mm |
| 170 mm | 195 mm |
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| Trunk volume (VDA) | 135 - 235 0 l |
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| Curb / full weight | 1 370/1850 kg |
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| Acceleration time 0-100 km / h | 13.5 s |
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| 165 km / h |
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| Fuel / fuel reserve | AI - 95 l |
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| Fuel consumption: urban / suburban / mixed cycle | 10.1 / 6.7 / 7.9 l / 100 km | 11.5 / 7.5 / 9.0 l / 100 km |
| ENGINE |
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| Type of | petrol |
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| Location | front, transverse |
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| Configuration / number of valves | P4 / 16 |
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| Working volume | 1598 cm³ |
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| Power | 75/102 kW / hp at 5750 rpm |
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| Torque | 145 Nm at 3750 rpm |
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| TRANSMISSION |
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| type of drive | front |
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| Transmission | M 5 |
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| CHASSIS |
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| Suspension: Front / Rear | McPherson / elastic beam | |
On the Lada Largus, the VAZ engineers managed to bring the body to perfection, which became an advanced stage in the epic of the Russian car industry. The solution of the problem was facilitated by the changes adopted by the management of AvtoVAZ in relation to the main assembly line and personnel (employees have passed the appropriate qualifications). We learn from the article what methods are used today in production, whether the Lada Largus body is galvanized and to what extent.
Body treatment: galvanizing and other measures
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Although on Largus not the entire body is exposed to galvanization, but only those zones that are more exposed to an aggressive environment, in this regard it is processed much better than other AvtoVAZ models. In particular, all body panels are finished. Some parts are galvanized on 2 sides, there are some that are processed on one side (for example, a roof).
The fact that the Alliance Production Wai technology is used in the production of the Largus body speaks volumes. Of course, the AvtoVAZ staff had to retrain in terms of assembly technologies and nomenclature, but it was worth it. The same technology is used today by the facilities of Nissan and Renault. It is considered the most progressive in the world, and many companies with a name have already laid their eyes on it.
How does this technology differ from similar ones? First of all, this is connected, of course, with the assembly method. Now the technologist is not responsible for it, as before, but the master himself.
Despite the fact that the master, more than a technologist, understands the nuances of bodywork, he will need to understand the essence of the assembly and conduct a detailed analysis in order to improve the process and speed it up. Only after he succeeds, he writes a detailed scheme of actions, according to which the assembly begins.
Note. Thus, this allows each specialist to approach the matter creatively, realizing their ideas in a broader sense of the word.
The Largus welding shop was erected at the plant in less than a year. Here today, almost everything is done by a robot. It is extremely difficult for a person to carry out welding in hard-to-reach areas of the body, but for robotics this is not at all difficult.
Note. If you had to pay before expensive job highly professional welders, today a semi-automatic welding manipulator, for which they also paid a lot, but once, will do the same thing repeatedly and without human errors.
The human factor, indeed, hindered the production of AvtoVAZ not so little. Numerous marriages and mistakes, which remained unnoticed for the time being, had a negative impact on end result... Thanks to the introduction of robotics, it was possible to immediately notice a defect, if it took place.
So, the main line of the Largus conveyor has been completely modernized, which ensures the simultaneous production of 5 cars at once (2 Ladas, 2 Renault and 1 Nissan). Welding, assembly and painting of all these body models is carried out in one stream, which is also done for a reason. Thus, it is possible to vary the output depending on the current demand.
Painting
The Largus body is painted in a special workshop, the modernization of which has not yet begun. As promised, this will happen soon. By the middle of summer next year, body painting will begin using nanotechnology. Several bodies, for the purpose of experiment, have already been painted in this way. And the result immediately impressed with the brightness of the paintwork and its durability.
How is painting done using nanoscale methods? The paint is deposited on body parts using electricity and a magnetic field. Then the body is waxed, and then give it a personal color. Work is also underway to improve the coverage.
It will be interesting to know that wax increases the metal's ability to resist corrosion by several times. For this reason, it is injected in large quantities into cracks and hard-to-reach places in the body.
Rigidity
The body was assembled at a height. This increases the torsional rigidity. Today it is 14,000 N * m / degree. For our domestic car, this is a very good indicator.
Note. So, the body was subjected to torsion testing more than once: the load was applied to the door opening of the rear part of the body. So what? The result of deformation is only 1.5 mm, when these changes in the body of some foreign cars and domestic cars during similar tests reached 5-6 mm.
Thanks to this sturdy construction, excellent sound comfort is achieved inside the station wagon. Indeed, the body does not "twist" on bumps, and no changes occur between the body and interior elements that cause squeaks.
In addition, the interior elements, on which the acoustic comfort depends to a large extent, are designed with all this in mind. In other words, there is no more contact between these parts and the body as before. This was achieved due to the special retainers of the interior components, and the provision of the required interval between the metal of the frame and the plastic.
The station wagon is designed taking into account the latest industrial safety regulations set by the world standard. So, in Largus, one of the main body elements responsible for safety is the front subframe. What is special about it? It is made in such a way as to redistribute impact energy.
The bumpers are also made in a special way. They are made of shock-resistant material that easily absorbs impact energy, which does not allow the wave to go to the body.
As for the doors, they are also made competently in this regard. The manufacturer has provided stamped amplifiers, which he introduced into the doors. Now, in a side impact, they will take on most of the impact energy.
The metal frame itself has a very rigid structure. As for the plastic parts, they mostly form part of the interior. Plastic elements are fixed with special fasteners that minimize noise and squeaks. That is why the salon of the modern Lada Largus is so quiet.
Windshield too essential element security. On Largus, the glass is made in a 3-layer version. It sits comfortably in the body frame, simultaneously performing the function of the strength of the entire structure. As for the rest of the glasses, they are tempered accordingly.
About Largus in general
Lada Largus is a car that heralds the beginning of a new era for many experts domestic auto industry... And indeed it is. This machine may become the best in the history of the Togliatti conveyor. You can already believe it now, although the modernization has only been half completed.
No one russian car, produced by AvtoVaz, is in no way comparable to Largus for the owners of this car, who moved to it from another domestic model. They themselves write about it in the forums. Take, for example, the same Renault Logan and put him in a row with Largus. The difference is like heaven and earth.
Learn about Largus greatefrom video selection of photos
On the other hand, Largus's interior copies Logan's flaws. The designers will have to work hard with this. This concerns the buttons of the front STKP located on the dashboard and between the front seats. Ergonomic flaws are not devoid of the signal button, which has found a place on the left steering column switch and the washer windshield, included separately from the wipers. A lot of questions are raised by the seat heating button, which can only be found by touch.
But, again, with so many interior "jambs", Largus looks stylish, soundly and comfortable against the background of other AvtoVAZ models. Of course, those drivers who are lucky enough to know the comfort of executive foreign cars will not be so comfortable here, but still.
At the same time, Largus is affordable. The station wagon turned out to be cheaper than Renault Logan, also produced in our country, and, in addition, inferior in spaciousness and dimensions. What is the catch, and is there any?
There is so much space in the rear for passengers in the Largus that the engineers decided to add even half-visors above their heads. They will not in any way affect the heads of people even taller than average.
As for the third row, then he is not deprived of the freedom to board and travel. You will definitely not feel discomfort over short distances, but a long trip can be more tiring.
The Largus trunk immediately impresses with its cargo potential when the rear seats are removed. It is a pity that in the 7-seater version only a couple of bags can fit into the trunk.
As mentioned above, the rigidity of the car body is made at a high level. The suspension plays in unison with him, sharpened to the utmost precisely for the Russian bumps and pits. She snaps them like seeds.
Recall that Largus is the brainchild of a joint development of the Togliatti plant and the Renault-Nissan concern. Launched into serial production at the beginning of 2012. The conveyor was immediately prepared for the production of 350 thousand pieces per year.
The Largus bears an external resemblance to Logan, except for the design of the front. There is a slightly different grille, although the optics and other elements were inherited from Renault.
Largus belongs to the segment budget cars... The model was created exclusively for the needs of the average Russian family, who may need a versatile and inexpensive autocar.
Specifications Lada Largus
The station wagon is sold today in 5- and 7-seater versions. The price for a 5-seater modification starts at 376 thousand rubles, a 7-seater version costs a little more. You can find out more about the car from the video and photos, and specifications look in the table. As for the repair of the body and its components with your own hands, then detailed instructions about this are given on our website.
Automobile: Lada Largus.
Asks: Alexander Ushakov.
Question: on Lada Largus galvanized body or not?
On my Largus station wagon, after the fender was scratched, the metal for some reason bloomed. Rust appeared near the chip. Is the body of the Lada Largus not galvanized?
Different brochures say one thing: all external panels are zinc-protected! It seems that it cannot even be otherwise. But I could not find zinc on the metal where there was a scratch. What does it mean? I just want to find out who is cheating whom.
Lada Largus is not galvanized all, but only some of the body elements
All cars of the Largus family have the following parts galvanized on both sides:
- front fenders,
- roof,
- outer door panels,
- hood.
The proof of the factory galvanizing of these body parts is shown in the photo.
Are the thresholds galvanized?
Thresholds are also galvanized from the outside, and each seam remaining after welding is treated in the same way. Although the bottom is not galvanized, it is treated with a primer. And she, in turn, is applied by an electroplating method.
Why is this the case?
All double-sided galvanized parts have been listed above. Perhaps they are made from finished galvanized steel. By the way, the rear wing is not on the list. Well, thresholds, as well as welds, are always processed separately. Here VAZ uses the "cold" method ( see photo).
This is how steel is cold-galvanized
As a result, almost the entire outer surface remains protected. Now think about what the dealer has to say when he is asked: "Is the body of the Lada Largus really galvanized?" The answer "yes" will not be mistaken, and even more so it will not be a deception.
Be that as it may, cataphoresis soil is also a good protection, which VAZ uses to the fullest. But new cars from Korea and Japan now go without soil for some reason. Maybe the manufacturers are saving money, or they have found a "magic" way to keep parts from corrosion.
Where does galvanized metal come from at VAZ - details on the video
I think that galvanizing technology is still present at the plant. But because of the famous Russian carelessness, anything can happen ...
if g .. but coated with zinc, even on both sides, it will not become stainless steel
after me in the back "parked" the auto lady was surprised to find out the complete absence of any signs of "zinc" on the exposed pure metal of the doors and the floor from under the peeling paintwork…
Apparently for the Russian market they are making a "classic budget" version
The situation was just like the Armenians)) the paint peeled off but the body did not bloom for 7 months already, I think the doors are closing)) it depends on the configuration, it’s probably absurd, of course, but this is Togliatti what to say and the night shift))
Got into an accident, the car is white, the paint is ripped off on the doorstep, there is no zinc or primer under the paint layer, after three days the entire threshold is rusty
We have a working car LARGUS at our enterprise, and so in November a plotter on a quadric drove into it and washed off ... now on March 22 and all this time we have been driving LARGUS and for the last 2 months it has been standing ... (EXCLUSIVELY ON THE STREET there is no garage) paint in place blows to the rear fender of the casting immediately to the metal ... and immediately by the color and whitish stains of oxides it is clear that it is galvanized and naturally no rust has appeared on the metal over these months (the car drives on the rack and therefore no one repairs it) the only place where it is very strong rust is visible when you open the gas tank flap (you see, they saved from gulkin h.Y) there are pieces from ordinary rolled products ...
Not so long ago on the world automotive market a new business-class van LADA was presented. This family car is a kind of cargo modification of AVTOVAZ, developed together with partner Renault-Nissan on the basis of the B0 platform.
Features of the car Lada Largus with a galvanized body
The specified car model is very similar to the Renault Logan MCV. Distinctive features are only a modified version of the lining of its false radiator grille, as well as the Lada corporate logo. The car is quite massive and has an impressive weight (about 1200 kg).
The design of this model is quite strict and restrained, it has rather simple outlines. The front is equipped with standard fog lights. The body has straight side panels with a fairly wide glass area. The main feature of the Lada Largus van is the galvanized body parts. As for the shape of the body itself, it is specially designed to provide wide-volume interior content. We can say that this car is designed for all occasions. The body is characterized by high windage.
The Lada's cabin accommodates as many as three rows of spacious seats. The number of seats directly depends on the configuration: there are five and seven-seat options. The interior of the car largely repeats the Logan MCV, which explains the interior trim with not so expensive materials. Almost every detail in the cabin speaks of a certain budget, laid down in its development. But at the same time, nothing bad can be said about the equipment of the car: the operation of all instruments and steering is at a fairly high level. The first two rows of seats are quite comfortable and spacious, the third row of seats is much less.
Another feature of the van is its luggage compartment. The five-seater version of the auto configuration assumes a considerable volume of the compartment, which is 700 liters. And if you fold the second row, you can get a very wide trunk space with a volume of 2,350 liters.
This model still has several drawbacks, according to the reviews of the owners:
- a kind of asceticism of the car interior;
- low level of noise insulation;
- a spare wheel located at the bottom of the body, which leads to its permanent contamination.
Some technical characteristics of Lada Largus
The chassis, which the Lada Largus possesses with a galvanized body, has very similar features to the Renault-Dacia. The front suspension is equipped with wishbones and an anti-roll bar. The rear suspension beam consists of a suspension mounted on trailing arms, which are connected by a beam attached to the body. In general, the car's suspension system is quite energy-intensive, has long shock absorber strokes and rear springs with reinforced mechanisms.
The front disc braking part of the vehicle is equipped with a well-ventilated system, the rear part has a special drum mechanism. Possibility of additional installation of ABC is provided.
The propulsion system of the Largus station wagon assumes the presence of two gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 liters and a mechanical device equipped with five gear modes.
As for the dynamic properties, it can be noted here that the car moves along the road smoothly and measuredly. On roads that are notable for poor-quality surfaces, Lada wins thanks to the excellent performance of its suspension.
Price marks for the van are in the range of 350-430 thousand rubles. They depend directly on the equipment variant. There are three options for this configuration:
In general, this car is a good budget option that is perfect for a large family. A roomy van will provide its owners with good, reliable and comfortable qualities. And the high-strength body with galvanized parts will help to increase the level of safety.
1. How did the name Largus come about and what does it mean?
AVTOVAZ for new car chose the name based on current trends in automotive naming. In the bulk of the names of high-capacity cars, LADA Largus also refers to such cars, associated with travel, with a large interior volume and luggage compartment... Translated from Latin, Largus means "generous." This car will really turn out to be "generous". There is a lot in it. Lots of seats, a lot of luggage space, lots of interior space, lots of transformation options, and so on.
2. Do you plan to install VAZ engines, an automatic transmission, diesel engines on the Lada Largus?
Installation automatic box transmissions to LADA Largus are not planned as there is still no device that combines an acceptable cost and a high service life. LADA Largus is a rather heavy car, therefore the issue of the resource of the “automatic” is very important.
As an option power plant for LADA Largus a diesel engine was considered. However, in the course of tests and calculations, it turned out that a higher price diesel engine when servicing and buying a car, the difference in costs for diesel fuel and gasoline does not compensate.
Almost all VAZ power units have been under the hood of Lada Largus. But they were all designed for lighter cars and more aerodynamic cars. Thus, the existing at AVTOVAZ power units for LADA Largus are recognized as insufficiently elastic. Largus are more suitable power unit Renault.
3. What is the maximum production volume of Lada Largus cars?
AvtoVAZ can annually produce 70 thousand LADA Largus vehicles, including all modifications: a 7/5 seater station wagon and a 2-seater van. It is possible to increase production volumes by introducing additional work shifts on weekends. As a result, AVTOVAZ can produce up to 90 thousand vehicles annually. By the end of this year, it is planned to assemble 27 thousand Lada Largus cars.
In Russia, about 54 thousand LADA Largus will be sold, in the CIS countries the sales volume is planned at the level of 16 thousand cars.
4. Will the price of LADA Largus in Russia be the same?
For cars manufactured by AVTOVAZ, the plant traditionally sets the recommended uniform retail prices. They do not depend on the region of delivery.
5. What will be the estimated cost of owning a LADA Largus? Will the service cost be the same as for LADA cars or as for Renault cars?
The cost of owning a LADA Largus will be about the same as the cost of owning other LADA cars. However, with regard to spare parts and Supplies price policy will be shared with Renault.
For Lada Largus, the first scheduled maintenance, which goes through 2 thousand kilometers, will not be provided. This results in significant savings in the cost of ownership. In addition, the standard service life of a number of consumables will be increased.
6. Are any details from other LADA models applicable to Lada Largus?
Only one detail was borrowed from the LADA serial cars on Lada Largus. These are fog lights that are installed on LADA Granta... It is worth remembering that development original elements LADA Largus designs were carried out in accordance with the Alliance standards. Therefore, without a comprehensive study of the car, it is impossible to carry out a simple replacement of components.
7. What are the warranty periods for the car?
3 years or 100 thousand kilometers.
8. What resource does Lada Largus have?
Resource tests, carried out according to a special method, show that 90% wear of the car is achieved no earlier than the car has driven 160 thousand kilometers.
9. What are the further plans of AVTOVAZ to use the B0 platform?
AVTOVAZ acquired the rights to use the B0 platform under a license agreement. The company is currently trying to expand its capabilities by signing additional agreements. We are talking about using an all-wheel drive version of the platform, as well as using the next generation B0. In addition, it is planned to use this platform to create VM-Hatch and B-Cross. It can also be partially used together with the developments of Togliatti designers in the new VAZ platform LADA B.
10. LADA Largus has a large salon. V winter period time it can warm up for a long time. Do you plan to introduce additional heating systems into the design?
Lada Largus on the efficiency of heating the cabin from others station wagons LADA is not different. This is proved by tests in the aeroclimatic complex, and also confirmed by the results of northern tests. Initially, the designers considered options for an additional electric heater. However, after the tests carried out, it turned out that its effectiveness is lower than expected. Therefore, additional devices were abandoned.
11. Will there be fixed configurations or a configurator when pre-ordering LADA Largus?
By analogy with the Alliance, during the development of the project, it is assumed that there will be configurators. This will be a set of fixed trim levels, as well as options for an additional charge.
12. Will there be a branded “boat in an oval” on the tail end of LADA Largus, or will the brand and model names remain as in the ancestor's?
Due to the different proportions of the rear hinged doors, the "boat in an oval" on the tailgate did not fit into the design. Therefore, only the brand and model name will be used there.
13. Do you plan to transfer the control buttons for power windows and electric mirrors on the driver's door to the armrest handle?
The layout of the buttons will remain the same as on LADA cars Largus, previously shown to the general public. Since the floor tunnel where the mirror adjustment joystick is located will be installed on Renault Duster, Renault Logan and LADA Largus, the change in the arrangement of the buttons will be accepted as a whole by the Alliance.
14. When will side airbags appear in LADA Largus?
The introduction of side airbags on LADA Largus, which will be located in the backs of the front seats, is scheduled for the second half of this year. The tests of the car with side airbags are almost over.
15. Will the LADA Largus power steering be replaced with EUR?
No such replacement is foreseen or planned. The cross member of the instrument panel, namely its configuration, attachment points, stiffness, and so on, is configured to use power steering. It is risky to use the EUR, which is traditionally attached to the steering column in LADA models. First of all, the risk is associated with the appearance of noise and vibrations on the column and steering wheel. In the process of testing Lada Largus, there were no problems and comments on the power steering.
16. Does AVTOVAZ plan to produce an all-wheel drive version of LADA Largus?
There are no such plans yet. At the same time, there is the possibility of producing an all-wheel drive version, since the platform is one with Renault Duster. The platforms differ only in minor changes in the rear floor.
17. Do you plan to introduce heating for side vents and the second half of the rear window in LADA Largus?
These glasses will not be heated. Since in the seven-seater version the vents open, the implementation of the glass heating function requires non-standard design solutions.
18. Did the horn button on LADA Largus remain on the steering column switch?
Yes. There, the horn button will remain on all B0 platform cars, which are planned to be produced at AVTOVAZ.
19. Are LADA Largus van body upholstered?
No, there will be no upholstery. It is only planned to offer only a cargo area mat as an option.
20. Depending on the LADA Largus modification - cargo or passenger - will the suspension stiffness change? Are there any problems when converting by removing the extra seats from the passenger version to the cargo version?
The stiffness of the LADA Largus suspension will vary depending on the version of the car, as its settings are very precise. The stiffness of the front suspension springs changes even the presence of an air conditioner stiffness. The transformation of the LADA Largus salon is constructively provided. Therefore, there are no obstacles to removing the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
21. What is the carrying capacity of the roof rails?
The maximum load on the roof rails is 80 kilograms.
22. Is the body of LADA Largus galvanized? Does it require additional anti-corrosion treatment?
All external steel body panels of LADA Largus are galvanized on both sides - outside and inside.
23. Does the car need crankcase protection?
In all LADA trim levels Largus, a special part is provided, which also plays the role of protecting the oil pan. This is a reinforced engine mudguard made of about 2mm thick steel. In addition, additional protection for the engine crankcase is provided by a subframe.
24. The spare wheel in LADA Largus is located under the bottom. Will it not cause any inconvenience to future car owners?
A station wagon or a LADA Largus van means that cargo will be transported in the trunk. Therefore, the logical decision was to place the spare wheel under the bottom. Otherwise, in order to replace the wheel, the driver would have to unload all the luggage or disembark the passengers. In LADA Largus, the spare wheel is lowered on a special bracket fixed on hinges and threads. Replacing a wheel with a LADA Largus is no more difficult and no dirtier than if the wheel was located in the trunk niche.
