The speculation about the all-wheel drive version of the Lada Xray, which will receive a prefix to the name Cross, continues! Two weeks ago, information appeared on the network that the Lada Xray Cross crossover, the start of production of which is scheduled for the end of 2016, will not be produced with all-wheel drive. For fans Cross version Xray was a very unpleasant surprise ... And here's some new information again!
Through the press service of AvtoVAZ and the Avtostat agency, new details have become known to us! The Alliance does not abandon the all-wheel drive on the Lada Xray Cross, but only postpones the production of a model with 4x4 drive for several months. Four-wheel drive on Lada Xray Cross will appear at the beginning of 2017. Initially, AvtoVAZ will produce a front-wheel drive version of the Xray Cross with an increased Xray ground clearance.
Lada Khrei CROSS was conceived by engineers and designed as a four-wheel drive car. That's why rear suspension must be multi-link, otherwise you will not install four-wheel drive.
The multi-link suspension is somewhat reminiscent of the double wishbone suspension and has all of it positive traits.
These suspensions are more complex and more expensive, but provide a smoother ride and better handling. A large number of elements - silent blocks and ball joints - dampen shocks well in case of a sharp collision with obstacles. All elements are mounted on a stretcher through powerful silent blocks, which increases the noise insulation of the car from the wheels.
Application of multi-link independent suspension, which is mainly used on executive cars, gives the suspension stable wheel contact with any surface on the road and precise control of the car when changing direction.
Main advantages multi-link suspension Lada Xray:
- The independence of the wheels from each other,
- Low unsprung weight
- Independent longitudinal and lateral adjustment,
- Good understeer,
- Good for 4x4 use.
The main drawback of the modern scheme is its complexity and, accordingly, the price. Until recently, it was used only on expensive cars... Now she "holds" rear wheels even some golf-class cars.
Let us remind our readers that the start of sales of the Lada Xray hatchback is scheduled for February 15, 2016. You can get acquainted with the characteristics, prices and configurations on our website.
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Four-wheel drive on Lada Xray Cross
On Hray Cross there will be an all-wheel drive system from Nissan All Mode 4 * 4-i with an electromagnetic clutch. Nissan system ALL MODE 4x4® ensures safe and easy driving, while the electronics take care of everything related to traction on the wheels.Essentially, ALL MODE 4x4® provides traction to the wheels at all times, regardless of the condition of the road or ground the vehicle is driving on. But, unlike some others automatic systems For wheel drive control, the ALL MODE 4x4® system uses modern electronic rather than hydraulic devices to distribute torque between the wheels and axles.
Under normal conditions, the front wheels are driven to minimize frictional losses and conserve fuel. When the system detects slippage of one of the wheels using an automatic clutch installed in the rear axle, the wheels are connected rear axle for adequate distribution of torque to the wheels in changed conditions.
Modes of operation of the drive: The system provides 3 modes of operation of the drive by switching the desired one on the center console. The front wheel drive system (fitted by default on the front wheel drive version) is ideal for driving in road conditions in good weather. In Lock mode, the system switches to all-wheel drive mode, in which the torque ratio of the front to rear wheels is 50:50.
The most commonly used mode is Auto, the so-called "turn it on and forget it", to this mode the system works in accordance with the indicators of the electronics. Sensors connecting the ECM to the 4WD and ABS controller continuously monitor wheel slip and automatically send a signal to an electromagnetic clutch located in front of the rear axle for precise torque distribution.
V automatic mode the system itself compensates for the necessary effort on slippery road sections, for example, when foliage falls on the road surface in autumn, on ice in winter, and on gravel at any time of the year. MacPherson struts in front, multi-link in the back.
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LADA XRAY (Lada Iksrey): four-wheel drive
Please comment on the recent scandal with Mitsubishi - did they steal the design from AVTOVAZ?
This is the area of responsibility of lawyers. I think Steve Mattin should do his own examination. I prefer to deal with the perimeter of issues that are in my area of responsibility. So I will not give any comments on this issue.
But can you express your personal opinion?
I can say that our car is more beautiful (smiles).
XRAY should be followed by XRAY Cross. What platform will there be? Is this the development of the Stepway platform with the help of all-wheel drive, or is it still a full-fledged Duster "cart"?
The question is complex enough. What we planned to do - but in fact, we wanted to build new car, with a different track, with a different base, with slightly different dimensions, a different sidewall, a different body - in the current economic conditions will require very large investments. And we have already held several meetings on how to improve the situation. We now have an understanding. We are talking about the fact that in 2016 we will have XRAY Cross, but it will be maximally made on the same platform on which XRAY is made. Here we will try to surprise our clients - I emphasize, surprise - but at a lower cost.
But will there be four-wheel drive?
We are working on it.
Working on an all-wheel drive issue? Interesting. Could the XRAY Cross be essentially the same car as the XRAY, only, shall we say, with four-wheel drive? And even without him?
No, it won't be the same car. It will be different in appearance, it will have a completely different ground clearance. Will have a 4x2 version and hopefully a 4x4. And this car will also be very interesting for buyers. But now I would not want to go into the technical part of this project, because, firstly, the concept is still under final approval, and secondly, we would like to show all the secrets, all the “tasty” things just before the launch. We try not to declare many points so as not to overheat market expectations and demand. XRAY is a very interesting product. And for those who will lack the "crossover", SUV-component, we will prepare a car with slightly different characteristics.
That "breaking" of the VAZ system, which we spoke about, is not only people, it is, on the whole, the whole tradition of AVTOVAZ, which has been taking shape for decades. For example, a huge workflow, often unnecessary. Now decisions are made in a day that used to take a month. Is there really a new stage at AVTOVAZ, and what should all this ultimately lead to?
Absolutely true, the stage is new. Less bureaucracy. As a project manager, my work has become more comfortable. Because in the morning the president writes an order, signs - and this is an order. Nobody is discussing this anymore. You don't need to register it, you just attach it to the document flow. And yet no one dared not to fulfill it. Or say that it is not valid. Everything is really, everything is legitimate, everything is in front of witnesses, everyone hears these decisions. Moreover, they do not wait for a copy of this document to be sent to him, but run now, at seven in the morning, to work.
You know, it’s very difficult to talk about what “breaking up” an enterprise is. In fact, standardization is very important for such large enterprises. If you have a clear standard, then it’s clear how to work. It is quite clear that we are now changing the standard. And on the example of XRAY - we have already said that we are using the new Alliance standard, where there was a lot of virtual design, there were few samples and, in fact, the first samples were VC-Lot. This is a revolution in general, in which no one ever believed at AVTOVAZ, and then bang - and all this appeared. Interesting thing.
But what is important, as it seems to me, is now changing the culture of teamwork at AVTOVAZ. That is, if earlier a person was responsible for his perimeter and said: “Do you have any complaints on these issues? No? Goodbye". Now there is no such thing! It is very easy for me to involve representatives of other services in the project. How was it before? There are two divisions, some kind of struggle is going on between them. Someone is draining resources, someone does not want to work ... Now there is no such thing, and everyone understands that if there are no new products, there will be no life at AVTOVAZ.
If we have such a design - once again I want to say thanks to Steve Mattin - then we must not let you down! We now have a chance to really make the product unique. We should not have such that the box makes noise, there should not be this viscous steering wheel, there should not be non-functional noises in the cabin - and we are working on it. We are now all organized this way - from engineers to workers - to do this. We have no problem with motivation now. We consult with workers on the VC-Lot assembly line. Workers and engineers, in fact, write the technical processes themselves! The way it suits them. They change them to suit their style. This is also a new standard. Previously, it was all written from above. And until the right person comes and changes this piece of paper through some kind of notification system, you should not turn this nut with a different moment. And now it is done in the workplace. The master comes and says: "We are spinning like this, everything has been agreed."
Within a day, any issue is resolved, the problem is resolved immediately. There is communication from the very bottom to the top - this allows you to really work as one team. I feel that in our project we managed to establish such a structure - from top to bottom and from bottom to top, then the information flows very quickly, and the feeling of such a team spirit, in the mood for the result. Moreover, we have a good result now. And everyone sees it, appreciates it, likes it. This is confidence that the car will be, and the future of AVTOVAZ is also defined in good side... Indeed, now we do not have that inert structure that hindered our work.
But standards are not created from scratch, but on what needs to be experienced. Something turns out, something does not work out, we improve something, but it is important then to make a system out of this. When people have these standards become a culture, then they work. Up to this point, you can write anything, but that does not mean that it will be done. If people do not recognize this, at any level - executive, leadership - there will be no effect. It is important to present new standards so that they become a culture of life, a culture of production. And then you get a very efficient system and good result... It seems to me that this is the main thing that is happening at the plant now - the culture is changing.
Do you really believe that a sense of responsibility is deeply rooted in a Russian person and is one of his main qualities?
Yes. I have a lot of examples of this in my team. People can work hard to get things done. You know, we had an interesting case. Our French colleagues were simply shocked.
Winter. January. Snowfall, frost. Transport does not run. People who work at enterprises where there is a continuous process - a metallurgist and other workshops - they stayed. They didn't go home, they stayed to wait for the second shift. And the people who were supposed to change them, in a blizzard and severe frost, went to the plant on foot! And no one left before the replacement came. And when our French colleagues watched from the balcony of the skyscraper how the lines of people go to the plant in a blizzard, they realized that the plant, in general, has to live and live. I remember that at that time the President wrote out an award to all people who came to work in these workshops to reward them for this commitment.
And when they tell me that all our workers just want to drink and leave work early, I answer - this is not the VAZ system. I myself have worked in the VAZ system for 21 years. I remember when I worked as an engineer, our engineer never left on time, we always stayed to work a little more - until we did the work that we had to do or we tested the solution that we found. Engineers never left on time. This is a very important factor. I have grown so much. Therefore, it is quite simple for me when we say that we have to work seven days a week. Of course, it is difficult, but this culture was at the VAZ before. And she is in the character of a Russian person. It is important not to lose it.
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dimensions, motors, four-wheel drive, etc.
At its core, the new Xray Cross is a copy of the regular Xray hatchback, with minor changes to the exterior and suspension. In particular, decorative plastic body kits have appeared, and the ground clearance has also increased (to what values there is no information yet). Otherwise, the Cross version is the familiar X ray, built on the B0 platform. An analogy can be drawn: the Vesta sedan and station wagon Vesta SW Cross: the car has only slightly changed, the body and the entire technical part remain the same.
Four-wheel drive
X Ray Cross will not have a 4x4 version for sure. All-wheel drive was abandoned due to the high cost of development and the price of the final car. As they say at AvtoVAZ, "there is no such thing even in fantasies."
Dimensions (edit)
The dimensions of the X Ray Cross will be almost the same as that of the hatchback: 4165/1764/1570 mm, the values may increase by several millimeters due to the already mentioned linings, and the height will increase in accordance with the increased ground clearance.
Ground clearance
The Xray itself has a solid 195 mm ground clearance, it is quite possible that it will be increased to 200-203 mm. There is no exact data yet.
Motors
As for the motors, everything is expected: two domestic gasoline engine:
- 1.6 to 106 hp
- 1.8 to 122 hp
Transmissions
As in all the latest models of AvtoVAZ, it is worth waiting for a 5-speed French manual gearbox, as well as the notorious domestic AMT "robot" (5 steps).
It is likely that for the first time the top-end 1.8-liter Xray Cross will be offered only with AMT.
Below are the technical characteristics of the usual Lada Xray, the information on the cross version has not yet been declassified, but all the values will be very close, since in fact it is one car in different trim levels:
They began to take an interest in the technical characteristics of the new Lada X Rey since 2012, when a prototype was put on display. The car immediately intrigued with the external design and the characteristics declared by the manufacturer, but they could not evaluate the prototype, because it had a mediocre relationship to mass production.
What will please the front-wheel drive
Initially, it is expected that the Lada X Ray model will appear on the market with front-wheel drive in basic configuration so that you can assess the real interest of motorists and their purchasing power.
The front-wheel drive Lada X Ray will be created as a city car, which will delight you with its maneuverability and the amount of ground clearance, but it will be completely unprepared for off-road driving. Due to the presence of only front-wheel drive, the Lada X Rey is more correctly classified as a hatchback, no matter how much the manufacturer wants to expose it as a crossover. This SUV is ideal for city life, couples or those who like to travel in large companies.
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 to be 4164 millimeters long, 1764 millimeters wide and 1570 millimeters high.
The wheelbase cannot but please - 2592 millimeters, which means that the car will be able to show good stability on our roads. Ground clearance as much as 195 millimeters, which justifies the status of a high hatchback assigned to it.
The intrigue with the release of the new Lada line began with the demonstration of the Lada X Ray prototype. In principle, this model should have appeared first. But for a number of reasons, Vesta became a pioneer. What is the reason for this decision? It is possible that the decision was influenced by the fact that the demand for a sedan of this class was higher. The variability and variety of the proposed assortment of complete sets will allow you to test the domestic market in the most thorough way.
It is gratifying that the management of the company approached the performance of their work so seriously. In general, after Bo Andersson took over the leadership, the word "for the first time" is absolutely appropriate for many events. And the original design, and spy photos, the president of the country testing Lada Vesta, and, as the crown of history, the presentation and release of the car itself. Where, again, for the first time, a world-class car was offered to a Russian buyer.
Will the four-wheel drive Lada Vesta and X Ray go on sale?
After the brilliant start of the front-wheel drive sedan, motorists who have gotten into their taste are eagerly awaiting the announced crossover and Lada Vesta 4x4. There are no grounds for mistrust. While the new policy of the company did not disappoint the consumer and there is no doubt that the promises will be fulfilled. What can we 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, a team that is unique in terms of professional training has been assembled. This immediately affected the build quality. Products of high production culture come off the assembly line. Will delight motorists and a variety of models. The all-wheel drive Lada X Ray Cross 4x4, which is being prepared for release, becomes a hit even before its release.
A similar evolution awaits Vesta. 2016 promises to be a very interesting year, as presentations and sales of a number of new cars are planned at once.
Characteristics of all-wheel drive versions of the Lada
The exact date will be announced, most likely in early 2016. At the same time, the complete set of the first issue will probably be announced. Many decisions will be made based on the analysis of sales, customer wishes and requests. Domestic motorists are not yet used to such an attitude. Marketing research and surveys are already underway. It is becoming clear that the demand for powerful domestic cars great. Having abandoned the 11189 engine precisely because of its weak parameters, the front-wheel drive car of the first release is equipped with a VAZ 21129. But for a 4x4 scheme this will not be enough. The all-wheel drive Lada Vesta with an HR 16DE-H4M engine is a more affordable option.
The X Ray cross will probably have a VAZ 21179 under the hood in the very first issue. The volume of this power unit is 1.8 liters, not so much for a crossover, but this is just the beginning. We will not find out all the secrets now. Surely, very soon there will be more complete information, and there will be another insider stuffing in the form of videos and photographs. The more interesting it will be to observe the development domestic auto industry... Most likely, the salon will not undergo drastic changes... There will certainly be improvements, but in general, we have decided on the interior.
The main surprises will be on the technical side. Interestingly, Lada Vesta was put in an odir row with Kio Rio Hyundai Solaris. Despite the fact that Korean cars are somewhat more powerful, general impression in many ways not in their favor. What competitors will X Ray fight for the buyer? In addition to pride in the magnificent design outside and in the cabin, the information on the dimensions of the car is also encouraging. Length 4315 mm. Body width 1820 mm, with a height of 1625 mm. Short overhangs and 210 mm ground clearance offer high flotation.
Possible modifications of all-wheel drive Lada vehicles
Popular models are often cited as competitors. Renault Sandero Stepway and Duster. But X Ray is more compact. So it will win in cross-country ability, which is very important for the Russian motorist. AVTOVAZ President Bo Andersson has already announced that the production of X Ray will begin in early 2016. The modification performed by Cross will be launched a few months later. This man does not throw words to the wind, and no one doubts that promises will be fulfilled on time.
LadaOnline 3 547 0During press tests on the pre-production Lada XRAY Cross, Autoreview journalists managed to talk with the director of the LADA XRAY family of cars project of PJSC AvtoVAZ, Oleg Grunenkov. He answered six awkward questions about this car.
Four-wheel drive, wait or not wait?
We analyzed different options for all-wheel drive, but in terms of production volumes, the investments that will be required to modernize this car are very costly measures. Therefore, to be honest, we are not yet considering four-wheel drive specifically for the Lada XRAY Cross car.
Why on the "evil" comb steering column not tough enough?
It should be noted that this car is still pre-production. The commercial production of the car began just a few days ago. And we know this problem. In fact, we have already fixed it on those cars.
Alarmed that the car is being rebuilt in two steps. At first, it leaves the trajectory calmly, and then moves to a steeper arc. Why is that?
It really is a feature this car. <...>Yes, we observed such an effect, but on the other hand, some experts said that this does not cause irritation, this is a feature that you just need to get used to. And when you understand that it is capable of driving into corners like that, you can switch to active control mode. To some extent, this helps active steering.
Is it possible to buy shock absorbers and springs from Lada XRAY Cross and put them on a regular XRAY?
In principle, no. Why? Because we have not limited ourselves to changing only the shock absorbers. In fact, we changed the suspension design very seriously. Yes, we left the B0 subframe, but we reinforced it with a Duster cross member. But at the same time, we changed the front pillars themselves. We now use Vesta fists. And we have widened the front and rear wheel track. Just take and, for example, put a new rack with springs assembled from car XRAY Cross on XRAY is impossible. Moreover, the suspension settings are tied to the power unit, so we offer one power unit- this is 1.8 with mechanics, in the future there will also be AMT.
Will Lada XRAY Cross have a 1.6-liter engine?
Why does the stabilization system turn on automatically when the speed exceeds 58 km / h?
Grunenkov also spoke about the features of the Lada Ride Select:
- Sand mode - at first there is a jerk so that the car jerks, and then stops spinning, crawling out of the sand.
- Snow / mud mode - there is always traction, the car tries not to slip.
The first photos have already appeared on the network new variation Lada Iks Rey in a modification with cross-country ability (Cross), the start of sales of which is planned for the end of 2017 (see below updated information on the start of sales of the crossover).
According to AvtoVAZ, the new car will have increased cross-country ability combined with comfort and ease of control, Lada Xray Cross promises to become a hit of sales among Russians who prefer SUVs. It is assumed that Renault Duster and other cars of this class will receive a serious competitor when the Lada X Ray Cross is released. The novelty of the Russian car industry will have impressive technical characteristics that can take AvtoVAZ to a more serious level.
In the photo, X Ray Cross looks quite brutal:
Lada X Ray Cross is created using the experience of colleagues from Renault, who willingly borrow their technology from AvtoVAZ. Recall that X Ray is equipped with a French gearbox. Most recently, the AvtoVAZ management informed the media that the Lada X Ray Cross will have a 4x4 drive option, which will delight motorists with its appearance on Russian market at the end of 2017.
More about the 4x4 version
The start of sales of the Lada Xray 4 × 4 SUV has been pushed back to the end of 2018 * (see information update below) not at the whim of the AvtoVAZ management and not without good reason. This is due to the current state of the market.
According to marketers, the release of Lada X Ray 4x4 in 2016 is not the most a good option... They believe that this should be done a little later, when the Russian buyer is ready for this. Many experts claim that the Lada Xray Cross 4 × 4 will never appear on sale at all, but it is clear that, if necessary, domestic specialists are quite capable of converting the front-wheel drive model to 4wd.
The new technical characteristics of the Lada X Ray Cross will look something like this:
- standard 1.6-liter engine with a choice between 106 and 114 horsepower;
- engine increased power with a volume of 1.8 liters, such a unit will produce 122 hp;
- transmission of two options - robot and mechanics;
- Lada X Ray Cross will be able to equip tires with a pressure sensor;
- the car will have a proprietary exchange rate stability system;
- built-in multimedia player with a large 7-inch touchscreen display;
- the car will be equipped with a rear view camera;
- in addition to the 4wd drive, the Lada Xray Cross will receive new bumpers and a protective body kit. The figures in clearance will be increased.
The car will have the ability to overcome difficult sections of the track and off-road. Good cross-country ability will be provided thanks to the 4 wd drive and the stability control system. This new option for the Russian crossover will allow it to get out of very difficult situations, where most SUVs would not be able to pass. During the tests, the car easily got out of the pits, drove out of the roadsides and mud.
Other vehicle characteristics
- Lada X Ray Cross is planned to be 4310 mm in length, 1720 in width and from 1630 to 1690 mm in height (depending on the installation of roof rails);
- The vehicle's ground clearance will be from 205 to 210 millimeters;
- The curb weight of the Lada Xray Cross will reach 1326 kilograms, and the full weight will not exceed 1844 kg;
- Carrying capacity - 510 kg;
- The boot capacity is 475 liters.
Updated characteristics of Lada Xray Cross from the official website
Thanks to new system directional stability and four-wheel drive, the Lada Cross will have the ability to easily overcome particularly difficult road sections. The car will cease to be afraid of snowy terrain, dirt and off-road, and its characteristics will allow you to easily and naturally cope with such obstacles. The start of sales of Lada Xray Cross with all-wheel drive is once again postponed (well, if not forever), although the Russian market is expected to have a great demand for this modification of the car.
Car cost
The exact cost of various versions of the new Lada Xray Cross SUV is still unknown, it will be announced closer to the start of car sales. Roughly the price will vary from 600 to 900 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration and technical characteristics car. According to marketers, expectations among Russian motorists vary around the crossover price of 800 thousand rubles.
According to last car dealership in Moscow, X Ray Cross is unlikely to be cheaper than 900 thousand rubles, the exact price will be known on the eve of the real start of sales.
Video Lada XRay Cross - it's clear what to expect:
Outcome
The start of sales of the new Russian crossover Lada X Ray Cross has once again been postponed and is scheduled for the end of 2018, but, alas, you should not wait for all-wheel drive.
New russian crossover will be sold at, in principle, not very much affordable price and it is unlikely that almost every motorist will be able to purchase it.
Rumors that X Ray Cross will only have front-wheel drive, and the 4x4 version will go on sale only in 2022, perhaps true - so far there is no such modification, which cannot but be frustrating. All-wheel drive was expected in the same way as a full-fledged crossover at an affordable price.
News on the start of sales of Lada XRay Cross
The news was announced by the President of AvtoVaz Yves Caracatzanis on the sidelines of the Moscow International Motor Show:
AvtoVAZ plans to start selling Lada Ixrey Cross before the end of 2018
Photo Xray cross- the rear view is gorgeous: 
In addition, according to some reports, sales Lada xray Cross should start at the end of autumn.
