For almost 10 years now, a domestic station wagon has been rolling off the AvtoVAZ assembly line, which remains popular year after year. The fact is that there are no special alternatives to the Russian-French station wagon, but we found 5 alternative foreign cars that are very similar to the Lada Largus.
In 2022, Lada Largus received a long-awaited restyling, updating its appearance and interior. But along with this, the cost has also increased. Now Lada Largus on the official website LADA.ru the price for a station wagon in the basic configuration starts from 749,900 rubles. If we take 2012 for comparison, when Largus was just rolling off the assembly line, then the price for the basic version started at 319,000 rubles. In total, over 9 years Largus has risen in price by a total of 2.3 times. And even for the minimum price you can’t buy a Largus in a showroom - this version won’t even be on sale, and the dealer will add about 100 thousand extra extras on the rest. But that’s not the point, because almost everything has gone up in price. And dealers of different brands work approximately the same.
Now I am interested in the question of whether it is possible to buy even a used station wagon. similar to the Lada Largus in its philosophy, but more respectable and prestigious.
Renault Kangoo
I dare to suggest that potential Largus buyers expect incredible comfort, modern design and acceleration from zero to hundreds in 6 seconds from their car. Most likely, this category of buyers requires trouble-free operation of the machine, a minimum of headaches and the ability to move cargo from one point to another.
Renault Kangoo can easily cope with this task. This unsightly looking “heel” may well give odds to the domestic Lada Largus station wagon. There are living specimens, but you'll have to look hard. However, the owners highlight the good survivability of these cars, inexpensive maintenance, spacious body, availability of a passenger version and a van body.
True, many specimens are not famous for their corrosion resistance, but Largus also has questions about this.
On ad sites you can find live options for 600-700 thousand with a mileage of up to 130-150 thousand km.
Volkswagen Caddy
Another competitor is the Lada Largus, which, although not as reliable, is quite a high-quality analogue. On the one hand, this is a car with German roots, which is prestigious. Everything in the cabin is ergonomic and thought out, the car is not bad at handling. There is a wide selection of trim levels with different engines and gearboxes. But on the other hand, this is VAG, which is very sensitive to the quality of consumables and fuels and lubricants, is somewhat expensive to repair and is sensitive to operation.
Used versions are available for sale. On the same Drome you can find a completely live option that will delight the new owner.
My choice between Largus and Logan (technical specialist)
All motorists will agree that the best car is a new one. It is so indeed. But in order to make a choice, you need to know the main characteristics of the car, their pros and cons, which undoubtedly exist in any car.
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Peter “technical specialist”
I'm just sick of cars. I try to study in detail every car I have owned. I enjoy driving at night on city streets. I try to do my own repairs on my cars!
Comparative review from me
Lada Largus is interesting to drive. The gas pedal in the car is quite sensitive. The brake pedal also responds well, but not as well as on the Logan, which is an advantage of the latter.
Regarding the steering, it should be noted that there is not much difference between these cars. The engines are also similar in their throttle response and power. The only difference is the range of engines that cars can be equipped with. Such cars are pleasant to drive, as they accelerate quite quickly.
The gearbox shifts smoothly and smoothly. The difference between Largus is that the lever stroke in it is somewhat shortened compared to Logan. In first gear, Largus can not only start moving, but also gain momentum.
Body
In Russia, the sedan body type is traditionally chosen. Largus can be considered huge, unlike Renault Logan. It has 7 seats, although it can also be produced in a five-seater version. The Largus trunk also has a larger volume.
Equipment
There is practically nothing in the basic Renault Logan. In Lada, the basic version has more equipment. Car interiors are similar in terms of finishing materials and comfort.
Skoda Roomster
Many call this car a “bloated” Fabia. Indeed, Roomster and Fabia are related cars that are created on the same platform. There was only one generation of the Skoda Roomster, produced from 2006 to 2015. However, a sufficient number of copies have been collected, which allows you to choose from used cars available on the market. A spacious trunk, quite comfortable fit and ride, good driving performance - all this was able to fit into the back of a small Czech station wagon.
The roomster was equipped with a wide range of engines and gearboxes and their combinations. The Skoda Roomster could have a naturally aspirated petrol or diesel engine from 1.2 to 1.9 liters, with a manual, automatic or robotic option. You can easily find a runaway Roomster, but you have to try really hard. Very rare options will cost above 500 thousand rubles on Drome, but mostly it is 350-400 thousand.
Recommendations when choosing - stick to gasoline engines and avoid DSG in all its forms.
Is Largus a copy of Logan?
Experts note that the Lada Largus is an almost complete clone of the Renault Logan. True, there are some nuances in cars that distinguish them. More on this below.
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Renault car expert
I own a Renault Megane 2, before that there were Citroens and Peugeots. I work in the service area of a dealership, so I know the car inside and out. You can always contact me for advice.
Exterior
Rear seats (Renault Logan edition)
If you examine Logan from the outside, you may not notice the details in which it differs from Largus. Externally, the cars are almost identical. But inside the cabin, changes are immediately noticeable. All of them are in favor of Lada.
Salon Lada Largus
The driver can sit comfortably behind the wheel in one or another car. The seats can be adjusted in different positions.
The disadvantages of Renault include some small details, for example, the heater control is located too low. (Renault Logan editors)
To adjust, you will need to take your eyes off the road. Also, with the rear row seats folded down, the car becomes too noisy.
Otherwise there are no differences. The handling of the car is the same, the landing too. The build quality is good, as are the ergonomics. The only difference between the cars is the cost.
Service
It should be noted that most Renault owners “get” some little things. For example, the backlighting of the buttons often burns out. When contacting a service station, it turns out that the entire button must be replaced, since the diode cannot be replaced separately.
In winter there are no problems with both cars. They start the first time. Here you just need to monitor the quality of the fuel. The suspension is good; unscheduled replacements of its elements will not be required during normal operation.
Specifications
Both cars can be equipped with a range of engines, which include both diesel and petrol units. They can work in tandem with mechanics or automation. Drive – front. The engine power in both cars is enough for comfortable movement on the highway and in the city. The cost of spare parts will be cheaper for Lada, which is its advantage over Renault.
Results
Both cars do not have a cabin filter, this is a Renault feature.
Which car to choose is up to you. Here you need to take into account your capabilities and the conditions in which you plan to operate the car.
Kia Ceed SW
The Kia Ceed SW is a more serious station wagon that can easily be found under 800 thousand. rubles True, the year of release will be from 2011 to 2014 for the live version. But this is not quite a commercial technique, as in the first three cases. This is a completely comfortable car for everyday driving with good quality equipment, high-quality materials, reliable components and inexpensive maintenance.
Yes, this will not include a Euro pallet, as is the case with Renault Kangu and Lada Largus van. But the spacious trunk will allow you to put in a small refrigerator, washing machine, baby stroller and much more.
Dacia Logan MCV
5. Well, the icing on the cake will be the Dacia Logan MCV - this is a complete European analogue of the LADA LARGUS, from which, in fact, our people’s station wagon was “copied”. True, only a few of these cars are sold, but they cost 2-3 times less than the cheapest new Largus. I wouldn't recommend buying this car, but I just couldn't cross it off my list. Are you looking for cars similar to the Lada Largus? This is the closest car to him. You could say brother. Initially, Largus was a complete copy of the 1st generation Dacia Logan MCV, with the exception of the line of engines and gearboxes and a slightly modified radiator grille and logos. Yes, the Dacia Logan MCV had a diesel engine in its line of engines, which Largus did not have.
Officially, the Dacia Logan MCV cannot be bought in Russia, but you can find this used car on message boards. I don’t think it’s worth talking about technical performance, because what’s the point if I’ve already offered you 4 excellent options for cars similar to the Lada Largus.
Dacia Lodgy - this is how Largus should be
Dacia Loggy. Today we will introduce those who are still unfamiliar with one of the best representatives of the class of budget family cars. Namely with Dacia Lodgy.
This car has been produced from 2012 to the present and is doing well in the markets of Eastern and all of Europe. It is produced in Romania and created on the Logan platform. Which already speaks of his unpretentiousness and endurance.
Externally, Dacia Lodgy is not a masterpiece of a designer’s brush, but it cannot be called an outright freak either. Moreover, this single-volume car is memorable; the appearance has not been reduced to boring and gray, for which many thanks to the designers. From certain angles it resembles a bloated Sandero. The only thing is that I would like to install larger wheels (the base ones are R15), they are somehow too small against the backdrop of the large body.
Although the size is large only visually. Dimensions Dacia Lodgy length 4,498 mm. (just a little more than Duster). At the same time, the trunk is very large, 827 liters with two rows of seats, and if you fold the second row, the volume increases to 2,617 liters. At the same time, there is also a third row, in which, of course, the trunk is minimal, but passengers in the last row feel more or less tolerable, even adults.
The driver's seat of the Dacia Lodgy is, as expected, one on one with Logan. Only the glazing area is noticeably larger and, accordingly, visibility is better. And so the controls, for Renault owners, are familiar and in their places. The finishing materials are also the most budget-friendly, although they are made quite well.
Passengers in the second row will not have luxury in the finishing, but at the same time they will have room in their legs and above their heads. There is much more space than in the concern's sedans and hatchbacks. The floor tunnel is almost invisible, but the middle passenger's legroom will be limited by the water bottle organizer.
As I said, there is a third row of seats. And it is able to accommodate adult passengers, providing minimal, but still comfort on the road. Of course, this will mean sacrificing luggage space.
Dacia Lodgy is available with petrol engines: turbocharged 1.2 liters (115 hp) and naturally aspirated 1.6 (86 and 102 hp). There are also two diesel options with a volume of 1.5 liters, with a power of 90 and 110 hp. respectively. But the gearbox is only manual, there is no automatic, just like in Largus, which is a shame.
Perhaps, although most likely not, Dacia Lodgy will appear here too, replacing or complementing the Lada Largus. This is the best option (not counting the lack of automatic transmission) for a budget family car.
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