Lada Largus - characteristics, photos, videos, equipment

Lada Largus is a family of the market niche “multi-purpose universal vehicles” (MPV) and the first joint development of AvtoVAZ and the French-Japanese alliance Renault-Nissan. The car is produced in the body of a van, compact van, station wagon and pseudo-crossover). The entire Lada model range.

Although the model is new for Russia, in reality it represents only a slightly transformed (based on the words of the AvtoVAZ company - adapted to domestic conditions of use) French-Romanian Logan MCV/VAN. The first Largus model left the conveyor plant in Tolyatti on June 17, 2011.

But serial production of the vehicle started only in April 2012. It is worth noting that the domestic version of the MPV quickly became one of the most popular Lada cars on our market. But the official history of the practical car began earlier – at the end of 2010. During the Moscow Automobile Salon, a car was presented under the code name “Project R90”.

The first mass-produced Lada Largus car with the number “000001” turned out to be unusual. Russian President V.V. Putin put his signature on its hood. and representatives of Renault and Nissan.

Appearance

If you turn your attention to the appearance of the Lada Largus station wagon, you can easily recognize in it an exact resemblance to the Dacia/Renault Logan MCV of the 1st family, except for small elements. Most similarities with the Tolyatti brand can be seen on the front of the vehicle. And it doesn’t matter who is in front of us - the passenger version or the Largus van.

The chrome horizontal line that crosses the grille rests on the . On top of that, the front part has modest optics and a bumper with soft patterns and an air intake “mouth”. The front headlights look quite modest. The luxury version allows you to install fog lights in the black recesses.

Features of the Cross version

The restyled version of the Cross differs from the standard station wagon primarily in its dimensions and ground clearance.

This car has a length of 4496 mm, width and height - 1754 and 1682 mm (height including roof rails), ground clearance - 200 millimeters.

The Largus Cross has a glossy black radiator grille with a different pattern; there is a dark plastic body kit along the lower edge of the entire body, including the wheel arches.

The starting price of the car starts from 879.9 thousand rubles, at the “maximum speed” you can buy a Largus Cross FL in the spring-summer of 2022 from 995.9 thousand rubles, in total 10 modifications are offered.

There are no Classic trim levels here at all, and the car is only available with a 16-valve 106-horsepower engine.

Largus Cross FL is characterized by a better ride, equipped with shock absorbers with increased stroke and longer rear suspension springs.

The set of options in this version is generally almost the same as that of a regular station wagon, but all cross-versions are equipped with 205/55R16 wheels on alloy wheels, and the spare wheel is a spare wheel on an R15 steel wheel.

Salon

The interior of the 2022 Largus is almost no different from the same Logan. The salon is ascetic and unremarkable. When viewing the dashboard and other elements, you can see existing ergonomic mistakes that were still characteristic of Logan. “Tidying” turned out to be laconic. There is a two-color on-board computer display and an instrument dial with a chrome trim.

The entire dashboard is informative and does not distract the driver from driving. The steering wheel turned out to be large and fixed on 3 spokes, and also has height adjustment. In the center there is a Lada nameplate. The number of controls on the center panel is limited. The maximum configuration has a radio that supports AUX and USB connectors .

The entry-level and mid-range versions received a simple plastic plug instead of the radio. Near the plug there are controls for the ventilation system and heating (there is an air conditioner and a stove). Between them are the keys for the electric drive of the windows installed on the front windows. There is also a rear door lock, heated rear window and hazard warning lights. The center console itself has a metal trim.

This car became the first joint project of AvtoVAZ and the French-Japanese alliance Renault-Nissan.

As for the interior upholstery of the Lada Largus, hard plastic and fabric were used in its manufacture. Seating provides only a minimum level of comfort. The seats installed in front turned out to be flat, there is lateral support, but it is minimal. But the arsenal of settings for the front seats turned out to be large.

The luxury version boasts driver lumbar support and seat height adjustment. The round air ducts of the ventilation system are edged with metallized rings. Passengers in the second and third rows will not feel discomfort due to the lack of free space. Three adult passengers will be pleased with the air ducts provided for them.

The roof does not cause depressing thoughts, but it is worth noting that getting into the 3rd row of seats is not very convenient. However, it is important not to forget that the car was created to transport goods and passengers on a budget basis. A car shouldn’t be too comfortable, but it performs its main tasks well.

Despite the cheap interior and upholstery, everything is made quite well and robustly. If there are any extra noises or squeaks from poorly fixed parts, they are not very disturbing, as in other cars of this niche.

The trunk volume of the five-seater Largus model is 560 liters. This is the best result among station wagon B-class cars officially available in Russia (as of 2014).

I would also like to say something about the trunk of the Lada Largus 7. The modification of the car with 5 passenger seats has a volume of usable space of 560 liters. If you fold the rear seats, the volume increases to 2,350 liters. It turns out that you can transport furniture, refrigerators and other large items without much difficulty.

The passenger version with seven seats has 198 liters of volume, as well as the ability to easily remove the rearmost row. This allows you to use the car as a cargo truck and have the same spacious luggage compartment. A full-size spare wheel is located under the bottom, and the tailgate can be opened in two asymmetrical parts by 180 degrees.

The Lada Largus Furgon modification has a volume of 2,500 liters and can carry 800 kilograms of cargo. The data is very impressive. There is nothing better for summer residents, gardeners and small businesses.

Foreign cars with comparable carrying capacity

If it is difficult to find a car with similar characteristics among ordinary station wagons, you should turn to neighboring classes.

5 and 7-seater options with a spacious trunk are typical for the MPV class, which unites minivans and high-capacity station wagons. Among the typical representatives are Renault Kangoo, Peugeot Partner, Fiat Doblo, Skoda Roomster, Volkswagen Caddy.

Without focusing on the significantly higher cost of these vehicles, we will conduct a comparative analysis of their cargo capabilities:

Renault Kangoo is available as a 5-seater minivan with a payload of 451 kg and a van with a payload of 592 kg. Luggage compartment volume ranges from 660 liters as standard to 1,524 liters for vans and minivans with the rear seats folded down.
The Skoda Roomster is designed for 5 seats and can accommodate from 450 to 1555 liters of luggage weighing 455 kg.
Peugeot Partner in minivan format (5 seats) with a luggage compartment of up to 2800 liters and in a van modification of up to 2830 liters can carry up to 600 kg of luggage.
Volkswagen Caddy for 5 or 7 passengers takes up to 665 kg of cargo in the trunk. The volume of the compartment, depending on the configuration of the seats, ranges from 750 to 3300 liters. The Caddy Maxi van with an extended wheelbase has a luggage compartment volume of 4.2 m3.

Specifications

Power unit

The cargo-passenger version of the Lada Largus has two naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engines. The “standard” role is played by the 1.6-liter VAZ-11189 power plant, which received a distributed injection system and an eight-valve gas distribution mechanism. All this allows the Lada Largus to produce 87 horsepower and 140 Nm.

This “engine” allows you to accelerate to a speed mark of 100 kilometers per hour in 14.4 seconds. The maximum speed does not exceed 158 kilometers per hour. The 83-horsepower engine consumes about 8.2 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers.

More expensive configurations already have a 1.6-liter VAZ-21129 engine, which received multi-point power and a sixteen-valve timing mechanism. The 16-valve Largus already produces 106 “horses” and 148 Nm. It takes 13.5 seconds to reach the first hundred, and the “maximum speed” is 165 kilometers per hour. In combined mode, the power unit requires about 7.9 liters of fuel per 100 km.

Although this station wagon was not updated externally after its release, it was always improved technically. For example, in December 2015, the car was equipped with an 87-horsepower power unit instead of the “French” Renault K7M with 84 horsepower. After August 2022, instead of the 102-horsepower Renault K4M, they began to install a Russian power plant designed for 106 horsepower (the engine was produced by the VAZ plant).

Transmission

All engines work only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. All torque is transmitted only to the front wheels.

Chassis

This vehicle is based on the front-wheel drive platform B0 of the Renault-Nissan association. There are standard McPherson struts up front and a semi-independent U-beam at the rear. The steering device has a rack-and-pinion design and is complemented by a hydraulic power steering wheel (the basic configuration does not have a hydraulic power steering).

The braking system is equipped with ventilated disc devices at the front and drum mechanisms at the rear. The electronic ABS system is not supplied only for the standard version; all other configurations already have it by default.

Safety

The Lada Largus 2022 station wagon is a modern car, so experts have not ignored the practical model in terms of safety. There is a latest generation anti-lock braking system. The power frame of the body was designed to minimize bodily injury to passengers in a collision.

All seats have three-point seat belts and head restraints. The driver and front passenger have front and side airbags. Lada Largus 2022 fully complies with current European requirements for passive safety. This is availability:

Driver and passenger airbags;
Front seat belts with force limiters;
The front subframe acts as an additional side member, absorbing and redistributing the energy of a frontal impact;
Three-point seat belts and head restraints;
Anti-lock braking system;
ISOFIX child seat mounting systems;
Indication of unfastened driver's seat belt;
Honeycomb inserts in front door panels;
ERA-GLONASS systems.

Crash test Lada Largus

The station wagon can hardly be called a new car. For those who have already bought this car, its pros and cons are known. However, those who are just thinking about buying this model may be confused. Perhaps crash tests of Lada Largus will help get a more objective picture.

Like all vehicles, the Lada Largus station wagon underwent mandatory crash tests. During a side test, a special trolley crashed into the car at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. The car performed quite well in such a test. Due to the damage, the car doors could not open.

The dummy, which was inside the car at the time of the study, received damage to the head 8 times lower than allowed. If we talk about pelvic injuries, then here too Largus copes with the assigned tasks, meeting these standards threefold. If we talk about damage to the car after being hit from behind, then Largus did not disappoint here either, since it provides excellent protection against unnecessary injuries.

During the impact with the movable barrier at a speed of 36 kilometers per hour, the interior remained intact and the seats were secured. It is also interesting that the side windows, along with the glass of the rear trunk door, were not damaged. The fuel tank is perfectly protected by the spare tire and suspension parts. That is why during a crash test it remains unharmed.

Tests of the Lada Largus station wagon have shown that the car meets all legal safety requirements. Crash tests were carried out under more difficult conditions. The established rules for a frontal collision indicate an impact at a speed of 56 kilometers per hour, and the VAZ was tested at a speed limit of 64 km/h, which is 8 kilometers per hour more than the norm.

After the tests, the car received 8.32 points out of 10 possible, which is an excellent result, comparable to the Logan MCV, which received 8 points in 2005. It turns out that you can and even need to buy a Lada Largus station wagon.

Multimedia system

And here we are again reminded of the previous version of Duster. The multimedia was installed from him. However, it is worth noting that it did receive a number of changes. The system now works with both CarPlay and Android Auto.

It is very difficult to call the work of the entire system good; rather, it is simply normal. It slows down, sometimes even a lot, but still works without critical failures. The same can be said about the speakers, they play and play, but special music connoisseurs will still want to change them soon. A rear view camera has also appeared.

Options and prices

For the Russian market, Lada Largus 2022 is offered in 3 trim levels: Standard, Norma and Luxe. The “Standard” assembly costs 524.5 thousand rubles and has an eight-valve K7M power unit with a 5-speed manual JH3 gearbox, as well as:

Driver's airbag;
Seat belts for the driver and passenger sitting next to them with a limiter function;
Clips for child seats;
Vacuum booster of the brake system;
Mechanical optical lighting corrector;
Inertial seat belts (5 pieces);
Head restraints on the rear seats;
Locking doors from opening by children;
Immobilizer;
Fabric seat upholstery;
Plastic upholstery;
Brushed carpets in the cabin and trunk;
Bracket for securing cargo;
Adjustable steering wheel tilt;
Lighting in the trunk;
Alarm indicating that the side lights are not turned off;
Single ignition and door key;
Audio preparation;
Stamped 15-inch “rollers”;
Electronic systems ABS and EBD;
12-Volt socket;
Cabin air filter;
Light tinting;
Railings
Full size spare wheel.

Next comes the performance “Norma”, which is estimated from 544,000 rubles. It has:

Sun visor with mirror for the front passenger;
Possibility of folding the passenger seat in a ratio of 60:40;
Hydraulic power steering;
Seat belt height adjustment;
Central castle;
Electric windows on the front windows;
Bumper painted in the same tone as the body;
Moldings on the side doors.

The “Norma” version has additional packages of “Climate” and “Control” options. The price will be higher – 566,000 and 601,500 rubles, respectively. In “Climate” you can see the presence of air conditioning and heated front seats. The Comfort has already installed an airbag for the front passenger with a function to turn it off, a luggage rack, a curtain shelf in the trunk, as well as an audio system with a pair of speakers.

The “Lux” version has already received:

Sound signal in 2 tones;
On-board computer;
Fabric inserts on door trim;
Chrome elements in the interior trim;
Leather trim of the “steering wheel”;
Ability to adjust the driver's seat with lumbar support in height;
Cigarette lighter with ashtray;
Pockets on front seats;
Central locking with remote control;
Power windows on rear windows;
Exterior mirrors with electric drive and electric heating function;
Painting door handles and mirror trims to match the body paint;
Thresholds on the front doors;
Fog lights;
15-inch cast “rollers”;
Audio system with four speakers;
Front and rear parking sensors;
Parktronic.

For this option you will have to pay at least 633,700 rubles. There is also a model that received stamped rather than cast wheels. For this you will need to pay an additional 10,000 rubles.

Tuning

The Lada Largus turned out to be a practical model and from the start of sales it became a great success among car owners. The car has good build quality, but the appearance is not the best. The domestic car gave priority to rigor and practicality in favor of a stylish design. Therefore, many Lada Largus car owners will decide to improve their appearance using tuning.

Improving the power unit

When considering options for tuning a Lada Largus car, it is first advised to concentrate on the technical part. Special attention should be paid to the power unit. The “engine” can develop from 84 to 102 “horses”, depending on what design solutions are used in this car.

For daily trips in an urban environment, the engine power is enough, especially if you have a family. But there are many Lada Largus owners who are not satisfied with the capabilities of their engine. Therefore, there are 2 ways to improve the power of your power plant:

Perform chip tuning on the electronic control module, followed by changing the settings;
To carry out modifications to the motor in the mechanical part, which involves productive intervention with the task - to replace the elements with similar components of a more reinforced plan.

If we talk about the first method - chip tuning, then it is quite common and is popular with many car owners. The purpose of the improvement is to change the ECU settings. As a result, it is possible to achieve engine adjustments. If you correctly calibrate certain parameters, you can expect a worthy reward - an increase in power.

Chip tuning is best done in specialized workshops. They can reprogram the standard firmware version to a different one. As a result:

The fuel “appetite” decreases;
Toxic emissions are reduced;
Dynamic performance increases.

You can also resort to mechanical transformations of the power plant. This implies a significant improvement in performance (plus about 10-40 percent to the basic parameters). Such transformations are carried out by replacing some elements in the motor. This may include:

Fuel supply system;
Timing elements;
Injection components;
Elements of the cylinder-piston group and the block head.

It is important to note that parts must be replaced only with similar ones that are structurally compatible with the given engine.

Improvement of Largus body

If the owner of a Lada is not delighted with the appearance of the body, then you can transform the exterior of your “swallow”. Many people at this moment are inclined towards two options:

Carry out structural modernization of body components;
Make cosmetic improvements.

The first option involves replacing some body parts with newer ones. Often such elements receive an individual design. It is important that if you qualitatively and skillfully transform the exterior of the Lada Largus, you can improve its aerodynamics. Some drivers decide to:

Installation of a spoiler;
Installation of body kit on the hood;
Replacement of front and rear optics with more modern ones;
Installation of various reinforcing elements (front radiator grille, protective linings, skirts, etc.);
Installation of newer “skating rinks”;
Replacement of bumpers, external mirrors and other things.

Of course, such manipulations require the allocation of considerable funds and free time, but the result will please the owner for a long time. Simpler tuning includes cosmetic improvements to the exterior. Can:

Renew body paint;
Tint the windows;
Make airbrushed designs on body panels;
Glue the body with different polymer materials (carbon, vinyl, and so on);
Use additional LED lighting sources.

Interior tuning

This may include:

Replacing covers with new ones, with a more interesting design, or installing new seats instead of basic chairs;
Covering panels with fresher materials;
Replacing the “steering wheel” with similar options with a sporty twist;
Installation of the armrest;
Replacing door handles with similar ones with their own lighting;
Application of noise insulation.

You can also install speakers, a subwoofer, a TV, etc., which increases the level of comfort. The improvement can also affect the suspension, through the use of reinforced parts, increasing or decreasing ground clearance, installing shock absorbers and stabilizers with increased data, etc.

Foreign analogue

The original model of this car is the French development of Dacia Logan MCP. It is produced at factories in Romania. This is a station wagon car and belongs to the “B” class of cars. Now it is one of the most popular family cars in Western Europe. The appearance and technical characteristics of the Lada Largus are very similar, but there are also significant differences. First of all, this is the radiator grille, which makes the design of the Russian vehicle more stylish and fashionable.

Dacia Logan MCV - one might say, this is the father of our Lada Largus

Comparison with competitors

Although the Russian model Lada Largus 2022 does not have a huge number of rivals in its class, they still exist. The model will compete for the attention of consumers with Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo, Renault Kangoo, and Volkswagen Caddy.

If we speak for Renault and Citroen, they received 460 liters more luggage space, so they remain in a significant lead. However, they do not have such a high load capacity. The Renault version has 3,000 liters of usable space including the rear seats folded, which is also quite a lot.

The load capacity is higher than that of Citroen and Peugeot, but the interior transformation options are clearly inferior. As for the German version of Volkswagen, it does not have an abundance of interior transformation options, but the trunk volume is 200 liters higher than its closest rivals. Despite the fact that the power plant is as economical as the French versions, the engine develops 20 “horses” more.

In terms of carrying capacity, the model is slightly inferior to the Lada, but the Caddy is the strongest, most spacious, equipped and diverse. Volkswagen even has versions with an all-wheel drive system. There was also a full-fledged crossover modification of the Cross Caddy.

Owner reviews

Based on reviews from Lada Largus owners, we can conclude that many drivers are happy with their car. The advantages of the model include good spaciousness, acceptable ride height, seven-seater option, low cost, reliability and spacious luggage compartment. The exception is versions with seven seats, where there is almost no space left for luggage.

I'm glad that there are roof rails for transporting various large cargo. Owners of Lada Largus note the convenience of rear hinged doors. The rear row of seats can be folded down. If necessary, you can even spend the night on it. There are massive external mirrors, which, unfortunately, do not have electric adjustment. The gearbox engages perfectly, smoothly and without jerking.

The lack of an on-board computer is a little frustrating, as there is a lack of useful information about this vehicle. The disadvantages include poor-quality assembly, an abundance of defects, imperfections, high fuel consumption, large dimensions and an equally large turning angle, a heater, low dynamics, a weak power unit and ergonomics.

The quality of the plastic leaves much to be desired. Handling and ride quality suffer. Owners of the Lada Largus station wagon do not like the low sound insulation, hard suspension and expensive maintenance.

Trunk Features

The Largus station wagon has two hinged tailgates with fastening loops on the rear sides of the body; they can swing open to an angle of almost 180 degrees.

In richer trim levels, a rear view camera is mounted on the left door, which is made in a single monolith with a horizontal molding made of black plastic.

Unfortunately, the camera is not covered with anything, and it does not have a washer.

There are nets on the sides of the luggage compartment for securing small loads, and there is a 12-volt socket on the left side.

The Largus spare wheel is mounted outside, under the bottom, and getting it out is inconvenient, and besides, the spare wheel is always dirty.

The cargo compartment itself is quite capacious in a two-row car (560 liters), but it is quite small in a three-row car, barely enough to accommodate two large suitcases.

When all seat backs are folded, except the first row, the trunk volume increases significantly, reaching 2350 liters.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the car

Fairly pleasant appearance;
Ride height;
There are various modifications;
Convenient rear hinged doors;
Functional salon;
Huge luggage compartment, which can be increased by folding the rear seats;
Low cost;
High ceiling;
Good loading height;
There are useful options (heated seats, etc.);
Lots of useful compartments for storing small items;
Front-wheel drive;
Convenient and clear dashboard;
There is a hydraulic power steering wheel.

Cons of the car

Weak power unit;
Low dynamics;
Increased fuel consumption;
Large dimensions and turning radius;
Poor quality assembly;
Cheap interior finishing materials;
Low level of comfort;
Stiff suspension.

Let's sum it up

In conclusion, I would like to say that the union of the domestic automobile company with foreign companies had a positive impact. Initially, I would like to note the fresh appearance and rich functionality. In addition, Lada Largus stands out for its spacious interior and large luggage compartment. The interior is not as comfortable as its European competitors, but the price tag for this station wagon is also slightly lower.

The engine power is not always enough, so you often have to turn it, which entails an increase in fuel consumption. Sound insulation is mediocre. The quality of the plastic used inside the car is low. The suspension is stiff and the turning angle is very large. There are various modifications to choose from, including a seven-seat version.

The safety was a pleasant surprise, so this car can be safely recommended not only to summer residents, but also to family people. Therefore, if you need an inexpensive, simple, functional, roomy and unpretentious car, the Lada Largus is perfect.

We advise you to read the article: History of AvtoVAZ - LADA cars

Noise insulation

The manufacturer focused specifically on sound insulation. But it's not that simple. In basic versions, insulation is minimal, and its amount increases in parallel with the increase in the cost of modification.

In the most expensive versions this is really noticeable. Not only the floor was modified, but also sound insulation was added to the arches, front panel, doors, roof and pillars.

Lada Largus photo

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Maintenance costs

Servicing Lada Largus is not a particularly expensive undertaking. Since this is a budget car, spare parts for it are not expensive. And due to the fact that no new technologies were used during its development, the car is quite easy to repair at home. In any service, replacing front brake pads will cost no more than 1,450 rubles, spark plugs - 800 rubles. On average, maintenance at a dealer is estimated at 7,000 rubles. As can be seen from the examples, in order to maintain and maintain the Lada Largus in decent condition, it does not require large financial expenditures.