We present to your attention a video review of the Lada Largus 5 seats. It's no secret that the Renault-Nissan alliance is a co-owner of AvtoVAZ, and in 2014 it received a controlling stake. They are investing serious money in modernizing facilities and sharing technologies.
One of these technologies was the universal B0 platform, used to create the Renault Logan Sandero MCV. But in addition to the AvtoVAZ platform, they also presented a whole car. It is known in Europe as the Logan MCV. A slightly modified version of it is sold in Russia under the name Lada Largus.
Salon
Trunk
Let's start our review of the Lada Largus with the trunk. It and the possibility of transforming the interior are one of the main features of the car. It has 550 liters of usable volume. The second row can be completely folded and 2350 liters of volume will be available. The maximum length of transported cargo will be approximately 156 centimeters. If you fold the backrests, you can fit a load up to 180 centimeters long.
The back of the front passenger seat also reclines and the depth of the trunk increases to 270 centimeters. In this case, the maximum height of the load will be up to 65 cm. Load capacity is 500 kilograms.
Passenger seats
Thanks to an almost three-meter wheelbase and a roof raised by 10 centimeters, it is quite comfortable here even if you are taller than average. There is reserve both in the legs and above the head.
There are a number of oddities worth noting. The back row is divided into three separate seats, but it’s not very comfortable for three people there. There are no cup holders or niches in the doors in the interior. But there is a mezzanine of dubious purpose, which, although large and, it feels, strong, is deprived of even a mesh that would hold something there. There is an ISO-fix mount for child seats.
The air duct was installed at the feet of second-row passengers, which allows for faster heating of the cabin in the cold season. But with the windows closed and the air conditioning turned off, the car quickly becomes stuffy.
If we talk about ergonomics and the interior as a whole, then there are convenient pipe air ducts, good placement of door lock buttons, and power windows. But the main thing is the horn, which is activated using a button located on top of the turn signal handle. Several convenient glove compartments, some with lighting. Overall, the interior looks and feels pretty decent.
Trunk
The main thing in Lada Largus is the trunk. One of the main features of the car is its hinged doors. Not like a station wagon where they go up. Swing doors are fixed in three positions. The most interesting thing is the last position, when the door opens completely. Therefore, for loading, you can drive up close to the gate or any other unloading point.
Perfectly flat floor. Seven hooks that can be used to secure any cargo anywhere in the trunk. The width along the arches is 960 millimeters, the length is just over 2 meters. The rear partition is also curved and absorbs part of the length at the top. Load capacity - 800 kilograms.
The rear wall is removed, the trunk increases in length even more (up to about 2.5 meters). The car does not have roof rails in any configuration. But there are holes for them, so you can buy more. The car has a long wheelbase, it is longer than a regular Logan.
The salon is the same Logan. There are power window buttons on the dashboard. The horn is on the side of the turn signals.
Driving performance
Engineers have strengthened the already “indestructible” suspension from Logan. The driver's seat is from the same car. Except that there is an order of magnitude more space above your head. The steering wheel is only adjustable for tilt. The chair is equipped with a pneumatic lift. There is even a lumbar bolster, but everything is adjusted using thumbwheels, which is not very convenient. The driving experience is somewhat mixed.
The first thing that immediately caught my eye was the lack of visibility in the mirrors. The side ones are just too small for such a car. And the rear view is hampered by the split tailgate with a pillar in the middle. Yes, and heating with a wiper is present only on one of the two glasses.
On the other hand, due to the long wheelbase, the car stands confidently on the road and handles quite adequately. And it absorbs road unevenness quite well.
In terms of Largus dynamics, “there are not enough stars in the sky.”
With a 16-valve, 1.6-liter engine from Renault and a strong aspirated engine, acceleration to hundreds takes about 13 seconds. But it feels like there is enough of this in the city. Moreover, the car accelerates very quickly.
At a speed of 100-110 km/h in fifth gear, the engine spins up to 3300-3500 rpm. Simply put, it starts to make a lot of noise. And this gets tiring on long hauls.
The gearbox itself shifts clearly and has a short stroke. It is also European: in a simpler version it comes with an 8-valve engine with 85 horsepower. There are no diesel engines in the lineup. But it would be more relevant, since the car is designed to transport goods.
Fuel consumption in the city is 9-11 liters per 100 km, taking into account the use of air conditioning. On the highway you can count on 7.5 liters.
Ground clearance - 175 mm standard, 145 mm with maximum permissible load. In terms of safety, it fully complies with European standards. The most likely injury in a frontal impact is damage to the feet due to displacement of the pedal assembly, and in a side impact the chest experiences excessive stress.
Test drive Lada Largus
Watch a test drive of the Lada Largus in 5- and 7-seater versions here!
Before describing a test drive of a car, you need to touch on its history. We can say that for the first time Russian engineers have developed something truly interesting. Let this interesting “rip off” from the Logan MCV. The main thing is the result. And it’s worth noting that he’s quite good. We have the first domestic foreign car.
The car behaves very confidently on the road. Thanks to the semi-independent rear suspension and McPherson front design, these cars can be confused on the move. Medium-sized road unevenness can be overcome relatively calmly. The machine “swallows them and does not choke.”
I was pleased with the third row of seats. There is enough space there for a person of any size. It seems that it is even more comfortable in the back than in the second row. Getting in and out of the “gallery” is not very convenient, but this is a “disease” of all cars of this modification.
However, it’s better to see once, so let’s take a look at the test drive of the 7-seater Lada Largus. The video is below.
It's the turn of the Lada Largus 5-seater version. Specifications and video can be viewed below.
Results
Renault Logan MCV
For the Russian Federation, Largus is simply an excellent car, since 72% of its parts are produced in Russia and therefore its cost is extremely low. However, it is worth noting that so far only the 60% level has been achieved - AvtoVAZ has not yet mastered the production of some electronic parts.
Otherwise, Largus and its platform comrades have a chance to become real people's cars.
For other countries it all depends on duties. Belarusians have already liked Largus, but for Ukraine, which recently raised duties on trade with Russia to the skies, Logan will cost no less.
Other CIS countries that traditionally consume AvtoVAZ products also face a choice - Logan or Largus, and decide depending on the price and condition of local roads.
So did Largus manage to return glory to AvtoVAZ? Yes and no. The machine has a lot of shortcomings, but for such a price you can not notice them, because they are quite minor and are covered by advantages.
If there are a couple more well-thought-out models, taking into account user criticism, soon it will be possible to talk about the domestic auto industry without a mocking grin. Well, it’s still very early to judge anything.
Lada Largus Cross - a universal car
The price of the Lada Largus station wagon in the basic configuration for 5 Lux seats is from 485,000 rubles. The Standard package includes: driver and passenger airbag, steering wheel height adjustment, power steering, air conditioning, on-board computer, electric mirrors and heating, fog lights, Isofix mount, ABS, folding rear seat, all power windows, heated front seats, heated mirrors , electric mirrors, front center armrest, standard immobilizer, audio preparation and standard audio system with Bluetooth, on-board computer, central locking, standard alarm, roof rails, metallic color and R16 alloy wheels.
The interior of the Lada Largus Cross is familiar from the station wagon and is built on the B0 platform, like the Renault Logan MCV. Look at the photo of the Lada Largus Cross. roof rails lengthen the car, and the high ground clearance emphasizes the features of a crossover. The changes included a protective body kit, additional silver lining on the front and rear bumpers and a molding with the inscription Largus Cross. The changes fit harmoniously into the new image of the cross. This is clearly visible in the photograph of the body and video of the Largus Cross.
The interior of the Lada Larus Cross received an original finish, large orange stitching and orange inserts in the doors, covers and instrument panels. This can be clearly seen in the photo of the interior. The transformation of the interior of the Lada Largus Cross allows you to transport large items in the cabin, and the functional third row of seats with 7 seats will comfortably accommodate 2 adults in the back row. The trunk volume of the Lada Largus for 5 seats is 135 liters, with the additional seats folded down 560 liters, and with the rear seats folded down 2540 liters.
Lada Largus cross is a roomy car ready for active driving. With the participation of Nissan-Renault specialists, the car's suspension was modified. Engineers strengthened the front arms and increased the car's ground clearance by 25 mm. Watch the review and video test drive of the Lada Largus Cross. first impressions and reviews. Particular attention was paid to anti-corrosion protection of the underbody, improved heat and sound insulation, the car guarantees good acoustic comfort for passengers in its class.
There are 5 body colors available for the Lada Largus Cross. as well as for the station wagon. And also a new color should appear - orange.
The Largus Cross is equipped with the well-known Renault 1.6 16 valve engine with a power of 105 hp. with 5 manual transmission. The engineers quite seriously changed the technical characteristics of the Lada Largus Cross, worked with the suspension taking into account Russian road surfaces, and the vehicle's ground clearance was increased by 25 mm. This allows the owner to move without problems, both in the city and on the highway. We also paid attention to anti-corrosion protection of the underbody, improved heat and noise insulation, the car guarantees good acoustic comfort for passengers in its class.
In the Lux configuration, front passenger and driver airbags with ABS are already installed. Watch the video crash test of the Lada Largus Cross.
Appearance
Before we move on to the actual features of the car, it is worth saying that parts of the body and many of its components were provided by Renault as a patent exchange program. So many car enthusiasts will recognize the new car as the Renault Logan MCV.
Actually, this is what it is, only crossed with the Nissan line of two or three years ago - this company also belongs to the Renault concern - and received a serious modernization of the chassis to adapt it to the harsh Russian conditions. However, global automakers did not hesitate to take away many of the Tolyatti improvements for other cars on the B0 platform, so we can soon expect similar changes in Logan-related models.
The car is produced in three versions - a classic seven-seater (five-seater) station wagon and a cargo minivan. The versions are absolutely identical in terms of internals, except for the interior trim and the number of seats.
Lada Largus - a universal car
The price of the Lada Largus station wagon in the basic Standard configuration is from 398,000 rubles. The Standard package includes: driver's airbag, steering wheel height adjustment, power steering, Isofix mount, third headrest for the rear row of seats, folding rear seat, standard immobilizer and audio preparation, on-board computer, roof rails, metallic color and R15 steel wheels.
The interior of the Lada Largus is familiar from the Renault Logan MCV and is built on the B0 platform. Look at the photo of Lada Largus. roof rails lengthen the car, and the high ground clearance gives the station wagon the features of a crossover. The car has retained all the body lines: hood, wheel arches, etc. The front bumper and radiator grille with chrome molding have changed. It fits harmoniously into the new image, and in the middle there is a large AvtoVAZ logo - a sailing boat. This is clearly visible in the photograph of the body and the video of Largus.
The main advantage of the car remains the interior; it is convenient and comfortable. The transformation of the interior of the Lada Largus allows you to transport large things in the cabin, and the functional third row of seats in the Largus with 7 seats will comfortably accommodate 2 adults in the back row. The instrument panel is functional and well known to Renault Logan owners. Switches and regulators are in an accessible place, easy and convenient to operate, and there are convenient pockets for containers and cup holders. The trunk volume of the Lada Largus for 5 seats is 560 liters, and with the rear seats folded down it is 2540 liters. And in the 7-seat version, the trunk volume is 135, 560 and 2540 liters.
Lada Largus is a spacious and inexpensive car for the whole family. With the participation of Nissan-Renault specialists, the car's suspension was redesigned. Engineers strengthened the front arms and increased the vehicle's ground clearance to 145 mm. Watch the review and video test drive of the Lada Largus station wagon. first impressions and reviews. Particular attention was paid to anti-corrosion protection of the underbody, improved heat and sound insulation, the car guarantees good acoustic comfort for passengers in its class.
There are 5 body colors available for the Lada Largus station wagon. The wide range of colors of the new Largus is constantly being added and changed.
The Lada Largus is equipped with the well-known Renault 1.6 16 valve engines with a power of 105 hp. and 8 valve with a power of 87 hp. Only 5 manual transmission is available. Engineers quite seriously changed the technical characteristics of the Lada Largus and worked with the suspension taking into account the Russian winter. This allows the owner to move without problems, both in the city and on the highway. We also paid attention to anti-corrosion protection of the underbody, improved heat and noise insulation, the car guarantees good acoustic comfort for passengers in its class.
The minimum Standard version is already equipped with a driver airbag and Isofix child seat mountings. All Russian and European passive safety standards are also taken into account. The Norma package comes with ABS. and in the maximum Lux - frontal airbags for the passenger and driver with ABS. Watch the video crash test of Lada Largus.
With the 87 hp engine option: the Largus acceleration dynamics to 100 is 14.5 s, and the maximum speed for the Standard and Norma configurations is 156 km/h, fuel consumption with a manual transmission city/highway is 8.2 liters of gasoline.
With the 105 hp engine option: Largus acceleration dynamics to 100 is 13.1 s, and the maximum speed for the Lux and Norma configurations is 165 km/h, fuel consumption with a manual transmission city/highway is 7.9 liters of gasoline.
You can buy a Lada Largus station wagon in 3 trim levels. Standard, Norma and Lux. Only a 5-speed manual transmission is available.
Body dimensions of the Lada Largus station wagon: length - 4470 mm, height - 1636 mm, width - 1750 mm, ground clearance - 145 mm, tank volume - 50 liters, vehicle weight - 1294 kg.
