When choosing a car, its color plays an important role, and it is not easy to choose the color of your future friend based on the samples presented at the car showroom. It is precisely in order to evaluate the Lada Kalina in a certain color that this page was created. All possible colors are presented here, photographed by real owners from different angles and in different lighting.
AvtoVAZ announced the start of production of new special versions of the Lada Kalina Cross Black Line. The main feature of this off-road station wagon is the black roof and original two-tone R15 wheels. The special series will be distinguished by door sill trims with a special logo. The car will be available in orange and white colors.
Distinctive features of LADA Kalina Cross Black Line:
- black roof;
- two-tone R15 wheels;
- special seat upholstery (orange or gray);
- white side turn signals;
- vinyl door sills with the series logo.
A 1.6 liter engine with a power of 106 hp is installed in the engine compartment. The price of the new Kalina Cross is 538,000 rubles for a car with a manual transmission and 561,000 rubles for a car with an automated manual transmission. You can get acquainted with the equipment in more detail on the official website.
Photos of the salon
Let us remind you that Kalina with a black roof does not have fog lights, but you can install them yourself. In addition, you can modify the trunk of the station wagon so that the lid opens automatically.
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AVTOVAZ presented a special Black Line version of the Kalina Cross model. Its uniqueness, according to the Tolyatti tradition, comes down to the contrasting design of the body.
The new Lada Kalina Black Line will appear in showrooms soon
In an attempt to increase the number of customers and stay afloat, AvtoVAZ regularly pleases its fans with additions to its lineup. This time they didn’t come up with a new model, but they released another special version - now “Kalina”, called Kalina Black Line - this became known on July 6. Despite the “telling” name, it will not be the car itself that will be black, but only some of its elements – the linings on the wheel arches and the roof, as well as white turn indicators.
The new version will have two-tone wheels, and vinyl stickers will be placed on the door sills. The main color of the car is available in two versions - white and orange. The brand's designers believed that these shades best set off the contrasting dark elements and emphasize the thoughtful image of the new Lada.
The basic equipment cannot be called primitive: the user is offered a climate system, a pair of standard airbags, an acoustic radio with two operating modes, the ability to heat the front seats and even the side windows. Black Line has two upholstery options - original orange or classic gray, which perfectly matches the white color of the car.
The best-selling among the cars of the Lada Kalina cycle is the Lada Kalina Cross – it accounts for about half of all sales of the name. Despite the recent difficulties and almost complete bankruptcy of the car brand, it is now quite competitive, just like the cars they produce. It is profitable to purchase a product from a Russian manufacturer not only due to the affordable initial price, but also with an eye on the future: even the latest Lada model can be repaired much cheaper than a car of a foreign manufacturer with similar power and other parameters. The price of spare parts is low, which have to be changed periodically, in addition, they are available in any specialized store.
On June 23, the premiere of other updated models took place, the release of which was timed to coincide with the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the company’s existence. Lada Vesta 50 Anniversary became the highlight of the evening, and now buyers have already appreciated it. Yes, from time to time you can hear criticism of the brand, opinions about the fragility of cars. However, on the roads you can now see a large number of old models that are perfectly preserved after ten or more years of use.
Finally, Lada is often chosen by driving schools as a base model for training - it can be recommended for the first budget purchase by a driving instructor. Butovo and other areas remote from the center dictate their own rules to Muscovites - the condition of the roads there is very far from the requirements of sleek foreign cars. At the same time, Lada falls into the economy class segment, but boasts the inclusion of modern developments and technologies. The car will be optimal for those who have to operate the car in the harsh conditions of urban outlying areas.
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Recommendations for using roof rails as a luggage rack (provided that crossbars are installed)
The load capacity is 50 kg, in accordance with the maximum permissible load on the roof of the car recommended by the automaker, although it will withstand a heavier load if necessary. When transporting goods, the following points should be taken into account:
- Place small and heavy loads as close to the rails as possible
- When placing several loads on the rails at the same time, distribute them evenly over the surface of the crossbars. Moreover, heavier things must be placed closer to the rails, and lighter ones towards the center
- Securely secure the load to the crossbars and the roof rails themselves
- Additionally, secure the hanging ends of long loads to the car body to prevent them from swinging during transportation
- Choose the most optimal driving mode with a reduced speed, avoiding sudden acceleration and braking
- Under the car box, it is recommended to install AERO crossbars with a screw clamp (fastening the crossbars - with a screw connection in the longitudinal groove of the aluminum profile of the railing) or AERO crossbars with a CRAB type fastening (fastening in the girth of the railing)
- The installation width of the crossbars is floating, fixing the crossbars is possible anywhere on the aluminum profile of the railing, maximum width 1030 mm
Equipment
The roof rails are fully equipped with everything necessary for independent installation on the roof of your Kalina:
- Right railing - 1 pc.
- Left railing - 1 pc.
- Hardware kit
- Hex key
- Roof protector
IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED: To independently modify, complete or repair the purchased product, as this entails loss of consumer and operational properties of the product, as well as loss of warranty.
Railing coating
These roof rails have a colorless anodic-oxide high-strength coating that protects aluminum and its alloys from corrosion and other aggressive environmental influences. The oxide layer obtained electrolytically has a density hundreds of times higher than the density of the natural oxide film. Plus, anodizing eliminates the problem of under-film corrosion and coating peeling, which is typical for other types of coating (for example, painting). The aluminum profile retains the natural metal color, and special processing gives the metal a velvety surface that sparkles in the sun.
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To interest a person passing by, to park or squeeze through where others are afraid, to go on a picnic with friends or to pack a trunk full of purchases - the compact Kalina car (hatchback) is suitable for all these purposes. The model appeared in a new look, retaining all the advantages of its predecessor.
What did you get?
In fact, the new Kalina is an improved version of the well-known Granta. It is better in terms of the quality of materials used, sound insulation and installed engines. At the same time, much is taken from its predecessor, which can be seen even from the photo of the Lada Kalina. The hatchback, for example, borrowed the Jatco gearbox, previously used for the same Granta, and practically the same interior and seats. But progress is obvious.
The model was released under the slogan “complete stuffing”. By this phrase, marketers meant, first of all, new multimedia (available in expensive trim levels) with slots for SD cards and USB flash drives, but without a CD player. To control it, there is a block of buttons located on the center console and a touch screen. The radio can also work in conjunction with a navigator. But the system has not been developed to the required level and does not work well in certain models, as demonstrated during test drives of pre-production versions of the car.
Exterior
The new product has changed significantly in appearance. Thanks to the raised front end, embossed wheel arches and bumpers, it has become more dynamic and recognizable. The photo of the Lada Kalina (hatchback) clearly demonstrates the interesting design and muscular shape of the car.
Interior
The interior geometry remains the same. Relatively comfortable seats with a large number of adjustments will allow even a tall driver to find a comfortable seating position. There is enough free space for legs and head with a small margin. The new product has no serious assembly defects. But there are design flaws, as confirmed by the owners of the Kalina car (hatchback). Reviews speak, in particular, about the flimsy mounting of the power window control unit. If you pull the button sharply, the block jumps out of the socket.
The interior used exclusively hard plastic. Taking into account the fact that there is a minimal number of additional elements on the front panel and door trims, there are fewer squeaks. The button for opening the trunk of the Kalina car (hatchback) is poorly located. The photo will show that it is not in the most convenient place: under the light control unit. In addition, you often have to press it several times in order for the trunk to open for sure.
Noise insulation
In the previous Kalina, the sound insulation left much to be desired. Passengers clearly heard everything that was happening outside, largely due to the lack of fender liners, which they simply saved on. For the new Kalina car model (hatchback), there is no need to purchase additional fender liners. There is no abundance of extraneous sounds in the cabin, but even in new copies crickets are periodically heard. Still, one cannot but give credit to the engineers - the car really quieted down. New flooring with better sound insulation plays a big role in this.
Luggage compartment capacity has increased to 260 liters for the hatchback and to 360 liters for the station wagon. The fragile plastic corners for the shelf in the trunk were replaced with an impressive cradle. In the top version of the car, the trunk is opened with a button on the key.
Technical part of the new car "Kalina" (hatchback)
A pleasant surprise for domestic car enthusiasts was the manufacturer’s decision to abandon the ten-speed manual gearbox, the quality of which left much to be desired. The gear shift pattern on a manual transmission has changed. Previously, reverse gear was engaged by moving to the left and up, but now it is opposite the fifth speed. A special lock will prevent you from mistakenly engaging a sixth gear that does not exist. A cup holder installed in front of the gearshift lever is an erroneous decision from an ergonomic point of view. If you put a 0.5 liter bottle in it, then when switching odd speeds the driver will rest his hand on it.
The absence of vibrations on the gearshift lever, reduced strokes and easy gear shifting - this is the new transmission on the Kalina car (hatchback). The characteristics of the engines working together with it are relatively weak, but they are enough for confident driving.
The car is equipped with 1.6-liter engines with a power of 87 (eight-valve from Federal Modul) and 106 hp. (an updated 16-valve version, previously installed on the Grant with a power of 98 hp).
The second engine will leave a mixed impression. The fact is that with it the dynamics of the car have remained virtually unchanged, but the transport tax will be significantly higher. In addition, only car owners who are familiar with the latter first-hand will be able to appreciate its advantages over the 98-horsepower engine. The engine picks up better at low speeds, but this is almost not noticeable. The best option, according to experts, is a combination of a 98-horsepower version with an automatic transmission.
