High Fuel Consumption on Lada x Ray • Engine 18 with manual transmission

Lada Xray is a city car in a hatchback body, and is also positioned as a light crossover with front-wheel drive. Competes with Renault Sandero. Xray is a car based on the Lada Vesta sedan. Both models use a single modular platform, and are considered the most flagship models of AvtoVAZ. As in the case of Vesta, Lada Xray is used, which can be seen in the design of the exterior and interior. In terms of equipment and engine range, the hatchback is no different from the sedan, but is slightly inferior in terms of handling.

What is the real fuel consumption of Lada Xray

Now it is difficult to establish whether the release of the Lada X-Ray in 2022 with a 1.8-liter engine was a previously planned move by the AvtoVAZ developers. Or the reason for this was their quick response to consumer requests, when immediately after the appearance of the first compact crossover model at the end of 2015, car enthusiasts expressed complaints about the five-door hatchback with a 1.6-liter engine.

In addition to the low engine power, there were complaints about the small diameter of the wheels, glitches of the robotic gearbox and the absence of a button to disable the towing control system, as well as the fact that the model has gasoline consumption disproportionate to the volume and power of the engine.

Therefore, the new crossover model has an engine of 122 horsepower, in contrast to the previous one of 106 horsepower. p., mechanical gearbox type, 17-inch wheels and has the ability to disable towing control. The basis of this car is the Renault Sandero, but the exterior design and interior are original, as is the suspension (it has been modernized), as well as the steering.

Design

We didn’t even drive a dozen kilometers along the high-speed ring at maximum speed; the engine, working close to the maximum power speed, which is approximately 5600 rpm, began to mope, work intermittently, and immediately turned on the check engine signal. Considering the degree of reliability and the difference in power with the VAZ-21129 engine, we can confidently say that the HR16DE engine is superior to it not only in dynamics, but also in efficiency.

With a 1.8 automatic engine - Briefly about the main thing

It immediately seemed to me that this was a gluttonous version of the car, but after I talked with a dealer who represents a line of Soviet cars, my opinion radically changed. In both internal combustion engines, the MAF sensors for the mass of consumed air are replaced by combined DTV air temperature and MAP absolute pressure sensors, which optimizes the air intake system, ensures better quality of the working mixture and stabilizes engine idle speed.

Factory data

Any motorist knows that relying solely on information provided by the factory is a thankless task. After all, these figures are calculated in laboratories, where reference operating conditions are taken as the initial data. In particular, AvtoVAZ has adopted the parameters defined by UNECE standards No. 101R01.

According to this document, X Ray's appetite is (depending on the engine and transmission):

As you can see, the numbers are very attractive, but many would argue that such conditions almost never occur in real life, or rather, do not occur at all. In rare cases, the true consumption actually coincides with the declared one, or turns out to be less. In most situations it is slightly higher. In addition, driving is influenced by many factors that are not taken into account when compiling tabular data. It’s all the more interesting to analyze the reviews and find out the true appetite of the hatchback.

The dashboard of the car features a very informative fuel gauge.

Operation in the city and off-road. VAZ-21179 engine

• ABS - anti-lock braking system;
• BAS - brake assist;
• EBD - brake force distribution system;
• ESC - exchange rate stability function;
• TSC - traction control system.

Fuel consumption Lada XRAY (Lada Xray) Engine 18 with manual transmission

Let's move on to the results

After all the visits to a special chamber where the most favorable environment for corrosion is created, the result surprised us. The body of the x Rhea was in perfect condition with no signs of rust. Thus, after several (up to 6 winters) salt winters, your car may well look perfect. Almost no Lada car has shown such a positive result.

The notches on the body look pristine

The next element, the rear door seal of the car, was quite disappointing even though there are also two additional high-quality circuits (along the door rim and on the body itself). As soon as a light drizzle passed through, mud streaks appeared in the window openings

AvtoVAZ took this comment into account, and is now producing a higher quality and modernized seal

The front door seals look better than the rear ones.

The non-disabled traction control system was also disappointing. It is simply impossible to drive through mud; the car stalls even in the most easily accessible areas. More recently, the manufacturer added an ESP (shutdown) button. Although they still haven't figured out a way to secure the brake pipe that hangs along the rear suspension.

Leaking windshield washer nozzles

There was a flood in the engine compartment, and this was after the same small but persistent rain. Drops of water, falling under the nozzles, saturate the sound insulation of the hood, which accordingly swells and creates droplets. Although this is not the main reason why water got under the hood.

During three months of testing, three expansion barrels leaked

XRAY is not equipped with a temperature indicator in the cooling system, as a result of which the expansion tanks become leaky. The first of them began to gush during the first 250 km of testing. The only plus is that now we can quickly and efficiently change tanks in a matter of minutes. After all, during the run this procedure was repeated three times.

AvtoVAZ stated that the tank supplier, Ekoplast, is to blame for this problem. I was pleased that already at the end of June the quality of the tanks became significantly better due to changes in plastic welding technology. After all, the tanks were deformed and burst at the welding site. Also, in May, the process of welding the bushings of the decorative engine cover was improved. In the first batches of X-rays, these covers actively flew off.

The decorative engine cover came off in the first X-ray models

Briefly about the main thing

The company has released several modifications of the car with a 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter engine.

Let's look at their technical characteristics, as well as the fuel consumption of the X Rey per 100 km in more detail.

This is a crossover with a gasoline engine, the volume of which is 1.6 liters. The maximum speed that the car can reach is 174 km per hour. And it accelerates to 100 km per hour in 11.4 seconds. The crossover fuel tank is designed for 50 liters. Engine power – 106 horsepower. Electronically controlled fuel injection.

Fuel consumption on the Lada X Ray of this model is average

. See for yourself:

• the average fuel consumption of the Lada X Ray on the highway is 5.9 liters;
• in the city, driving 100 km, fuel consumption will be 9.3 liters;
• with a mixed cycle, consumption will decrease to 7.2 liters.

This model is more powerful. Specifications:

• Engine capacity – 1.8 liters.
• Power – 122 horsepower.
• Electronically controlled fuel injection.
• Front-wheel drive.
• Fuel tank 50 l.
• Maximum speed is 186 kilometers per hour.
• It accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 10.9 seconds.
• Gasoline consumption for the Lada X Ray (manual) on the extra-urban cycle is 5.8 liters
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• Fuel consumption for X Ray in the city per 100 km - 8.6 liters
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• When driving on a mixed cycle, consumption is about 6.8 liters
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Of course, the data given in the technical data sheet is not an axiom. Actual fuel consumption on the Lada X Ray in the city, on the highway and in the combined cycle may deviate slightly from the indicated figures. Why? Fuel consumption depends on various factors, including the quality of gasoline and the driving method.

So, we have looked at a new product from the domestic automobile industry. Lada X Ray is a car that deserves attention, which came off the production line thanks to VAZ’s collaboration with world-famous automakers. This allows us to say that the new Lada model is no worse than its foreign counterparts, and this is confirmed, among other things, by the fuel consumption of the Lada X Ray

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MARKET PRICE

Over two years, a car loses about 30% of the price of a new car.

— Now I’m selling my car. I can state a noticeable loss in value in less than 2 years. According to trade-in, it is estimated at 500-510 thousand rubles. Although it is still under warranty. I bought it for 750 thousand rubles. Dealers explain this by the lack of statistics on the secondary market. Selling due to problems. I believe that owners of almost new cars should not have such problems. I have no confidence that something else won’t happen next,” says Evgeniy.

With the release of the Lada Xray, AvtoVAZ showed its desire to develop and improve its products. The model is just being tested by customers, but is already beginning to collect a portfolio of necessary improvements, both technically and ergonomically.

Lada Xray has taken a long step forward, moving away from AvtoVAZ stereotypes. But in order to compete with the foreign automobile industry, many more significant improvements must be made.

Modification 1.6l 106hp 5-speed manual transmission

8 of the first batches, we are talking about only a few dozen copies; problems may occur both because of the quality of processing of the valve stems, they are supplied from China by the Mahle company, and because of the purity of the rubber mixture when launching the production of valve stem seals at the Velkont plant in Kirovo-Chepetsk. BOSCH laser rangefinder for car owners A laser rangefinder from the legendary Bosch company will delight you with the highest measurement accuracy and useful built-in functions.

The reason why AvtoVAZ excludes the 1.8 engine from the Lada Vesta. Briefly about the main thing

Motor VAZ-21179 • I was very disappointed in the car.

Owner reviews

“I was greatly impressed by our first crossover. When I first saw it, I realized that I would definitely buy it. It was clearly evident that AvtoVAZ had finally come to its senses and started producing normal cars. The appearance is simply gorgeous; no other model has ever had anything like this. The interior is also well equipped, only the materials used are cheap, but they are assembled with high quality. The engine is small, but its power is enough for quiet city driving and for trips into nature. You definitely shouldn’t go off-road, since the model does not have off-road qualities. However, on our roads the car feels more or less normal. The high seating position and long suspension travel absorb all the inconvenience from hitting potholes and bumps. The only thing I didn't like was the fuel consumption. I spend up to 13 liters in the city, which is a lot for such an engine,” writes Nikolai from Smolensk.

“I bought the car from the dealership in the first days of sales. I have long wanted a small crossover for myself, but the new Lada looked decent and was cheap. And the technical characteristics were not the worst. Now I drive it almost every day, usually for work, but sometimes I ride to other cities. I like its handling and stability. You can safely take your hands off the steering wheel and enjoy the ride in a straight line. Sometimes the engine power is not enough, especially when you have to drive on country roads. But on a flat road surface everything is fine. The actual consumption of the model is about 10 liters,” said Vasily from Perm about the car.

“I was looking forward to the start of Lada Xray sales. She impressed me very much at the presentation. I was especially impressed by the design, which can compete in beauty even with foreign cars. Technical data is also not bad, but only for smooth roads. Once I tried to drive along a country road after it rained, but I got so stuck that I couldn’t get out myself. Although cars were quietly passing in the same place. But the suspension is excellent, the pits are not felt at all. It is a pity that the consumption does not correspond to the passport values. For me it reaches 14 liters in the city and 10 on the highway,” notes Ruslan from Ufa.

“I was very disappointed in the car. When it first came out, I had high hopes for it, because I had long wanted a new car, just a crossover, but I didn’t have the money for a foreign car. So I bought our model. The only pluses here are the design and build quality of the interior. Everything else is quiet horror. The car does not drive on the highway at all; if the engine somehow manages to cope with the city, then it is clearly difficult for it to cope with the highway speed limit. You can’t leave the road at all, otherwise you won’t get out at all. And most of all I’m not satisfied with the consumption, which is an unrealistic 15 liters,” wrote Oleg from St. Petersburg.

“I used the car for several months when a friend gave it to me while he was in the army. I can say for sure that if this car had appeared on our market at the beginning of the century, there would have been no doubt at all that we can make cars. Everything is excellent here - from design to dynamic characteristics. The car drives briskly in the city, and thanks to its small size it maneuvers well in traffic jams. There is a lot of space inside, you can safely go for a ride in nature and take all the necessary things with you. The engine, however, is rather weak for those places where there are no smooth roads. And it consumes a lot of fuel, I definitely used 12 liters,” says Arseniy from Volgograd.

“I’ve only been using the car for two months, but I already have so many pleasant impressions that I could write a book. I took it because I finally understood what good cars our automaker can make. Here, most of the car is made to last, especially the interior, which does not creak and has excellent sound insulation. The engine, although small, pulls the car vigorously along the highway and city roads. Consumption, like all Lada cars, is about 10 liters,” Stepan from Cheboksary left this review.

Do you want to buy a reliable, stylish and modern car that will meet your expectations? Do you think this is only made abroad? - Not at all! You can also buy a good car from a domestic dealer. The new Lada X Rey is a great option. Read about the fuel consumption of the Lada X Rey, as well as its other characteristics, in our article.

New product in the domestic auto industry

The presentation of the car took place in 2022. Lada Xray is a compact and at the same time roomy modern hatchback. The model was created thanks to the cooperation of the Renault-Nissan alliance and VAZ.

X-ray is a huge breakthrough for the domestic manufacturer, which marked the emergence of new cars - powerful, high-quality, keeping up with the times. A group of VAZ designers, led by Steve Mattin, worked on the design of the car.

Note that some internal and external elements of the Xray were borrowed from the predecessor model of the Xray - Lada Vesta. As for the electronics and safety systems, a lot of things were taken from the Renault-Nissan alliance. The plastic that is used in the structure of the body and, in fact, its upper part is made in Tolyatti. The car also has original VAZ elements - there are about half a thousand of them.

Of course, the high quality of all elements forces the manufacturer to increase its pricing policy. The price of the Lada X Ray is at least 12 thousand dollars.

Thanks to the unsurpassed quality and many innovations embodied by the domestic manufacturer in the new brand of car, it received quite a lot of good reviews on forums, where new owners also share photos of their “swallow,” which suggests that the designers’ efforts were not in vain.

Body

Some drivers choose a car based on the prestige of a particular brand. However, in this case this factor is minimal, since both models are produced by the same company. Many people judge prestige by looking at the body; they differ between Vesta and X-Ray.

Vesta is produced only in a sedan body, but in the near future the plant is preparing to present other versions to the public: a hatchback, a station wagon, a version with increased ground clearance and a car with an extended wheelbase. The latter will be produced in limited quantities, but this version looks more prestigious than the others. Many VAZ car lovers are looking forward to these new items.

"X-Ray" is available for free sale only in the hatchback body. Some people believe that the model is a crossover, but this is not so. For fans of light off-road driving, AvtoVAZ is still preparing a version of the XRAY Cross, which can be considered a full-fledged crossover. Changes in the new product will be minimal: all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance, various body linings and other improvements.

If you like sedan cars, then it is best to choose the Lada-Vesta. If you like “pseudo-crossovers”, the size of which is slightly larger than that of other cars, then it is better to give preference to “X-Ray”. There are no suitable options for station wagon lovers at the moment, but Vesta should soon appear in this body style. The same applies to those who like crossovers for overcoming light off-road conditions. AvtoVAZ is preparing Xray Cross for them.

Lada Xray engines. Official fuel consumption per 100 km.

In Tolyatti they admitted that the cause of the leak was a flash when painting the jets in body color, and they solved the problem radically by simply stopping painting the jets. In addition to the general technical data of each future X owner, Ray is more interested in what distinguishes each of the configuration options in practice, which one will fully satisfy his needs and is best suited for him.

ICE VAZ-21129 Engine VAZ-21179

with a manual gearbox, it is not the usual VAZ belt that is used, but a chain, characterized by the reliability and durability characteristic of Nissan engines with a resource of 150-200 thousand. And in addition to the speed of obtaining results, our resource test has another undeniable value: reproducibility, the load on all cars is identical, and this gives us the right to rank their reliability.

Sales statistics

Over the last year, sales statistics for the Lada Xray Cross 2020 showed a 4.7 percent increase with a result of 34,086 cars sold. In general, the Russian concern was able to sell 343,554 cars with a positive dynamics of 13.9%, capturing 21.02 percent of the domestic market. The best seller was Vesta (103,702 units), with an increase of 37%: the station wagon version accounts for about 40 percent. However, if we sum up the joint sales of Kalina and Granta, which have now merged into a single brand, the result will be a record 115,213 units. The well-deserved Niva 4x4 is not giving up either, having managed to win the hearts of 31,086 buyers with an increase of 12.7 percent. Largus station wagons and vans are also in the black with 51,102 vehicles and an increase of 26.2%. Chevrolet Niva (28,340 units) lost slightly - 6.2 percent.

Engine Lada X-ray 1.6 liter © Engine 18 with manual transmission

• the average fuel consumption of the Lada X Ray on the highway is 5.9 liters;
• in the city, driving 100 km, fuel consumption will be 9.3 liters;
• with a mixed cycle, consumption will decrease to 7.2 liters.

WEAK SPOTS

The owner of the Lada Xray himself talks about the weak points:

• There was a problem - the expansion tank exploded. I was prepared for this in advance. I contacted the dealer and they did a warranty replacement.
• There were two wiring inspections during the recall campaign. First there was rubbing of the wiring on the pipe behind the radiator. They made additional insulation. Then, to the left of the battery, a rubber damper was installed to protect the wires located close to the battery pad from chafing.
• There was a problem with the center panel squeaking. I found out that the creaking comes from the end part to the left of the driver - the panel comes into contact with the metal frame and makes a sound. I fixed it myself by adding an anti-squeak. I modified the fuse cover - it did not fit tightly.
• A full windshield washer reservoir splashes liquid through a loose cap. When it is not full, you can hear the liquid splashing inside the cabin.
• Antifreeze was leaking in the area of ​​the gearbox housing. The gasket was replaced under warranty.
• The left front headlight was replaced under warranty due to a factory bulb that had exploded inside. Such cases are not isolated among Xray owners.
• The battery “sweats” from the top from under the covers. But the dealer said everything was fine.
• Once the general fault icon on the panel came on and the car did not start. It helped: disconnect the battery terminals for 5 minutes. Later, the car dealer, for prevention, updated the computer firmware.