Let's look at the technical parameters of Largus using the example of Largus Cross 5 seats, the release of which has become a successful solution for driving on Russian roads. For more than two years, Lada Largus has occupied a strong position among station wagons on the Russian market. The domestically assembled car, created on the basis of the B0 platform of the French Renault Logan, attracts consumers with its simplicity, reliability and spaciousness. There is also a modification of this model for 7 passenger seats. Despite the fact that this model has been on the market for quite a long time, demand remains high. For potential buyers, this article will discuss the technical characteristics of the Lada Largus 5 seats.
What is the carrying capacity of the Lada-Largus: comparison with competitors
The certified carrying capacity of all modifications of the Lada Largus, calculated as the difference between the curb and gross weights of the vehicle, has the following values:
- 445 kg for a 5-seater station wagon;
- 480 kg for the 7-seater version and for Largus Cross;
- 750 kg for a van.
Undoubtedly, the characteristics are impressive for a B-class family car, and the Largus van is comparable to the capabilities of representatives of the commercial LCV segment, such as the GAZ-2752 Sobol.
However, considering cargo capabilities only in terms of payload is not entirely correct. After all, humanity invented trucks to transport cinder blocks and floor slabs. And for a typical station wagon owner, the most important thing is to answer the question of whether he can carry ten packs of insulation at a time, and whether a two-meter refrigerator will fit into the cabin.
Therefore, it is possible to more objectively assess the cargo capabilities of the Lada Largus based on the volume of the luggage compartment and its dimensions (depth, width and height).
In addition, we should not forget about the price component: the Audi allroad station wagon with a three-liter engine has a comparable maximum load capacity of 500 kg, but the cost is equal to 8.5 Largus.
Dimensions of Largus van
For this class of car they are worthy, what are the dimensions of the cargo compartment? The length of the station wagon “grew” to 4.44 m, and the width was 1.7 m. The height will not irritate tall drivers, because 1.6 m is quite enough for a comfortable fit in the cabin.
The wheelbase turned out to be quite competitive - 2.9 m. And we will also touch on such an important indicator for domestic roads as ground clearance. 145 mm of clearance allows the car to confidently overcome a lot of obstacles that have settled on Russian roads. These are the dimensions of the cargo compartment of the Largus van.
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Volume and dimensions of the luggage compartment of the Largus family
So, we present the contenders for the championship title in the category “The most spacious trunk for 500 thousand rubles”:
The 5-seater Lada Largus with a load capacity of up to 445 kg, according to official information from AvtoVAZ, has a luggage compartment with a volume of 560 liters. With the rear row seats folded down, 2,350 liters of usable space are available to accommodate cargo.
The linear dimensions of the compartment have the following values:
- Trunk length 90 cm or 174 cm (to the level of the backs of the front seats);
- Actual compartment width 134 cm;
- The height of the rear door opening is 92 cm.
In the 7-seater modification of the Lada Largus, the load capacity declared by the manufacturer is increased by 35 kg compared to its 5-seater brother due to the reinforced suspension. The trunk is designed for 135 liters of cargo. By folding the backrests of the third row of seats, you can increase the luggage volume to 560 liters. A maximum capacity of 2,350 liters is provided when all rows of seats except the first are folded down. The Lada Largus Cross also shows similar load capacity parameters.
The following video describes the procedure for dismantling the right-side seats for transporting cargo over two meters long:
Warning! Stowing cargo above the openings of the side and rear windows seriously impairs visibility. Be careful when driving so as not to get into an emergency situation.
Another unique modification of Largus is a van, suitable for transporting small quantities of various goods or for use as a traveling vehicle for repairmen, builders and other technical services.
The Largus cargo van has a load capacity of up to 750 kg. The length of the luggage compartment is 194 cm at floor level; at roof level the size is reduced due to the shape of the cabin partition. The floor distance between the rear wheel arches is 96 cm, the actual width of the cargo compartment is 134 cm. The width of the side door opening is about 61 cm.
Reminder! Unless absolutely necessary, you should not exceed the maximum load capacity established by the manufacturer, even if the luggage compartment space allows it. In this case, there is a high probability of damage to the vehicle’s suspension elements.
“Norma” configurations
The simplest of the Norma modifications is equipped with all the equipment available in the Standard; it also additionally has:
- electric windows for front doors;
- air conditioner;
- heated front seats;
- carpet in the cargo compartment;
- exterior door moldings;
- central locking with remote control.
buy the Largus Van “Norma” in July 2019 at a recommended price of 618,400 rubles . The Norma Audio package additionally includes an audio system with FM radio, MP3 support, a USB connector, Hands free and Bluetooth functions, the cost of such a car is 628,400 rubles .
The most “charged” option is Norma Comfort, here fog lights and a passenger airbag are added to all the existing options. The cost of a car in this configuration with an 87-horsepower engine is 635.9 thousand rubles. , with a 106 hp engine. With. — 655.8 thousand rubles. , with a 106-horsepower engine and HBO - 843.3 thousand rubles .
Domestic B-class competitors
Among the products of the Russian automobile industry in the station wagon body are the Lada Priora and Lada Kalina 2 cars.
For the Lada Kalina 2 (VAZ 2194), the name “station wagon” rather informs about the body type than indicates serious load-carrying capacity. The luggage compartment capacity is 355 liters (with the rear row of seats folded - 670 liters), which is comparable to that of full-size sedans. Based on the dimensions of the Kalina platform, the linear dimensions of the luggage compartment are also very modest.
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LADA Largus has long won the sympathy of Russian car enthusiasts. Drivers often pay attention to the large trunk volume of the Lada Largus, which is considered the main advantage of this car. Domestic cars also cope well with another task - providing inexpensive and comfortable travel on modern roads. These two aspects and the ability to accommodate a large number of passengers allowed the car, produced at the Russian AvtoVAZ, to become a popular model in the CIS countries.
The dimensions of the Largus trunk depend on the body variation, it can be:
Each car variation has its own luggage compartment volume. In a station wagon designed for 5 seats, the volume of this compartment is 700 liters. But the owner of this model can transport a large load. In the Lada Largus station wagon, the trunk volume can be increased to 1500–1800 liters by removing the second row of seats - a three-seater sofa. With the seats folded down, the station wagon's luggage compartment volume increases to 2,350 liters.
The Largus van has the largest trunk dimensions. In this variation of the car there is no back row of seats, and sometimes even two, and the body is elongated. Officially, the van's trunk capacity is 2,500 liters. The main task of the model is to transport goods, so there are no additional components or elements inside the body.
The van has a reinforced suspension, as this model is designed for transporting large cargo. Station wagons do not have this option.
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.
The engine is the most important characteristic of a car
Today, two power supplies of different power are installed in different configurations. Both engines are developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Let's compare them.
| Power | Configuration | Usage |
| The first gasoline engine had 84 horsepower. The maximum figure was reached at 5.5 thousand vol. | The eight-valve engine has 4 cylinders with a diameter of 7.95 cm, which are arranged in a row and amount to a total of 1.6 liters. Piston stroke 8.05 cm. | This engine is used to equip Lada Largus crossovers in standard and normal configurations. |
| The second unit has 16 valves and a power limit of 105 horsepower. They can be achieved by developing speeds up to 5.75 thousand. | The design of the cylinders and pistons is similar to the 84 horsepower engine. | A more powerful engine is only available in the Luxury trim.” |
Interestingly, the maximum speed of 84 hp with the five-seat version is 1 km/h more than the seven-seat version (156 versus 155). Both versions with a 105-horsepower engine have a top speed of 165 km/h. Acceleration to hundreds can be achieved in 14.5 seconds with the 84-horsepower unit and in 13.1 seconds with the more powerful one.
The volume of the gas tank is 50 liters. As for consumption, in urban mode the less powerful engine consumes 0.5 liters more fuel: 10.6 liters versus 10.1. Outside the city, both engines consume the same 6.7 liters of gasoline. As a result, in the combined cycle we have figures of 8.2 and 7.9 liters. In order for the engines to operate normally, 4.8 liters of oil must be poured into the lubrication system for a more powerful unit and 3.3 liters for an 84 horsepower unit. Largus Cross 5 seats must be filled with A-95 gasoline.
Until recently, complete Renault engines were supplied from the company's plant located in Spain. Subsequently, AvtoVAZ management decided to assemble the units in Tolyatti. The operating certificate provides for a mileage of at least 400,000 km. A general analysis shows that European engines are of the highest quality and most durable. Among the disadvantages, several points can be highlighted: spare parts for this unit are expensive; if the belt breaks, the valves are bent; When Largus is refueled with low-quality fuel, the engine may not control speed correctly.
Both the 84-horsepower and 105-horsepower engines are paired with a five-speed manual transmission. So far there are no plans to release Lada Largus with automatic transmission.
Station wagon, minivan and van - are there any differences inside the cars?
Many car enthusiasts know that the Lada Largus is available in three body styles: station wagon, minivan and van. The options do not have any special differences, except for one “but” - they have a different number of seats:
- The standard station wagon has 5 seats and a medium-sized trunk (560 liters).
- The extended station wagon, also known as a minivan, has 7 seats and a small trunk (170 liters).
- The van has only 2 seats - one for the driver, the other for the front passenger. This Largus variation has an extended trunk (about 2000 liters), which is needed for transporting large cargo.
Apart from the number of seats, there are no differences in the interior design of all variants of the Lada Largus. The general concept of the interior is determined based on the selected configuration:
- in cars with a budget set of options, the interior has an “economy class” character, featuring standard AvtoVAZ upholstery: fabric seat covers and a lot of plastic;
- in models with a more “advanced” set of options, the interior is necessarily complemented by leather upholstery of the steering wheel, seats and some parts of the interior upholstery; in addition, in the interior design you can find various multimedia additions and upgraded components of standard equipment.
Important! The general interior concept for all variations of the Lada Largus is the same. The final design format is determined not by the chosen body option, but by the specific configuration.
Standard configurations and prices
The Largus Van does not have a lot of optional equipment, although it is offered in several trim levels:
- “Standard” (factory index - FS035-50-ACA);
- "Standard Start" (FS035-50-AC8);
- "Norma" (FS035-51-ACB);
- "Norma Audio" (FS035-51-ACG);
- “Norma Comfort” (FS035-51-AC7 and FS045-51-ACA);
- "Norma Comfort CNG".
Engine VAZ-21129 106 l. With. Available only in Norma Comfort and Norma Comfort CNG (with LPG) equipment, although the “Norma Comfort” modification is also available with an 87-horsepower engine (FS035-51-AC7). The basic Standard version includes options:
- driver airbag;
- EBD and ABS systems;
- immobilizer;
- light tinting of windows;
- audio training.
R15 spare tire with a steel disk, the ERA-Glonass system, and fabric seat upholstery. The price of a base car in July 2019 is 560.9 thousand rubles. , Standard Start version (already with power steering) - 575.9 thousand rubles .
Rear cabin
Of course, the front part of the cabin of any car is more interesting to consider, since it is a kind of transport control center. Despite this, when studying the interior of the Lada Largus, it would be a crime to ignore a detailed examination of the rear of the cabin. To be fair, we note that there is something to see here too.
To begin with, let us remind you that in Largus the rear part of the cabin can be:
- or 5 armchairs (three and two of them are made as separate solid sofas);
- or 3 armchairs (made as a solid sofa);
- or a regular luggage compartment with a large capacity.
A pleasant difference between any organization of the rear part of the interior of the Lada Largus is that it is quite spacious. Moreover, any owner of this model, if desired, can remove the rear seats and personally turn his car into a van. Photos of the Lada Largus interior with 5 seats and 7 seats illustrating this concept are presented below.
The rear seats in Largus have comfortable head pillows for passengers, integrally built into the seat frame. There are standard seat belts on the sides of each seat. The rear doors are required to have armrests. In addition, the rear part of the cabin is filled with a considerable number of pockets, cup holders and similar containers for passengers’ belongings, which is simply good news.
The specific interior design in this area of the car is also determined based on the selected configuration of the Lada Largus and is similar to the front part (see photo below).
Important! The rear part of the cabin in Largus does not have any specific features, but it is made of very high quality and competently, which allows passengers to move comfortably in the car and behind it.
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The practicality of the car is perfectly combined with a high level of comfort. The Lada-Largus van has a modern air conditioner and audio system, heated front seats, central locking, electric windows and other useful options that are a significant contribution to the profitability of the business. This is explained by the fact that driver comfort affects the success of transportation.
In addition to the above advantages, Lada-Largus has the following options:
- Power steering.
- The glove box is large.
- Pockets in the front doors for storing small items.
- The center console is ergonomic.
- A lighting point is integrated into the luggage compartment.
The car has high cross-country ability: ground clearance without load is 18.1 cm, with full load - 14.5 cm. The gear ratios in the gearbox are selected specifically for the cargo model.
