Comparison of Lada Kalina and X Rey: cars of different levels of life. Compare Kalina Cross and Lada X-Ray

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Lifan X50

The pseudo-off-road hatchback Lifan X50 has been on sale since the summer of 2015. Built on a common platform with the Lifan Celliya sedan. There is no all-wheel drive version.

Engine: petrol 1.5 l (103 hp) - from 499,900 rubles. (excluding options).

Externally, the Lifan X50 is quite good, although there is a bit of plagiarism: you can feel the motifs of the Opel Mokka crossover in it. It's a pity, the dark gray color neutralizes the nuances of the body lines. The interior is also fifty shades of gray. Only the scarlet instrument cluster catches the eye.

A beautiful wrapper does not guarantee a tasty filling. Ergonomics will appeal only to fans of the aforementioned sensational novel who prefer an original pastime. The leatherette-covered driver's seat is set high and does not have a microlift. The side support rollers are too close together and rest unpleasantly on the lower back: after half an hour, the back begs for mercy. For drivers over 170 cm tall, part of the view is blocked by the ceiling falling towards the windshield.

The steering wheel has a good cross-section, but is trimmed with too slippery plastic, and the audio system control buttons are located almost on the rim—I accidentally pressed them a couple of times. Against this background, you forgive other strange decisions. For example, blind seat heating buttons at the end of the cushion or handwheels for adjusting temperature and airflow intensity sitting on a common axis.

Kalina cross or Lada x ray

Characteristics of Lada Kalina and X Ray
What do they have in common with Kalina

And now about the differences

Characteristics of Lada Kalina and X Rey

AvtoVAZ has recently been pleasing its consumers with a wide variety of affordable models that are entering the domestic market, in no way inferior in convenience and capabilities to foreign cars.

What does it have to do with Kalina?

The X Race Lada Kalina does not have much in common, but this is not surprising; these cars can only be compared conditionally, given their size and capabilities.

In both versions it is possible to use an automatic transmission, but if in Kalina it is ideally matched to the engine, then for the crossover it was necessary to reprogram the electronics so that the automatic transmission would work in accordance with the capabilities of the 1.8 liter engine. Both cars are quite maneuverable on city roads.

In Kalina production, the body is mostly galvanized, like the XRAY hatchback. For both Kalina and X Rey, the same technology was used during painting, and the body itself underwent mandatory processing.

And now about the differences

There are many differences; I would especially like to highlight the overall design of the interior, its spaciousness, staffing, and equipment. Considering cars from this side, we definitely give our preference to the new Lada X-RAY, given that the difference in price is insignificant.

Kalina has less cross-country ability, however, the hatchback also cannot boast of outstanding performance, but there the ground clearance is higher and amounts to 170 mm.

Luggage compartments vary in volume; the hatchback has significantly more usable space, especially with the rear seats folded.

Auto VAZ has not ceased to delight and surprise us with its new products lately. And if sedans, hatchbacks and station wagons have long become a common feature of the domestic auto giant, the decision to create its own crossover was, to put it mildly, unexpected. What is it - sudden! Nevertheless, this is how it is. But first things first. The article discusses Lada Kalina Cross and Lada X-Ray.

Lada X-Ray

But this masterpiece of the Volga automobile manufacturers is even more interesting and mysterious. Back in 2012, it made a splash at the Moscow Motor Show. And a wave of rumors began, commenting even on its name, future cost and equipment.

Name

As for the name, today there are two main versions of its origin:

Recreation - rest,
Active - activity,
Youth - youth

Allegedly, the designer looked at his drawing and realized that he had created a youth crossover in Russia, in which you can actively move around and relax. Let there be such a version.

Someone simply considered that the bumper, headlights and radiator grille form the letter X, while where the other three letters in the name came from is somehow not particularly widespread.

Other sources claim that X-Ray is an “X-ray”, and the letter X further hints at the car’s all-wheel drive. We are closer to the latest version, since the first is clearly far-fetched by those who like to search for secret meanings, and the second is not finalized.

Design and interior

The presented concept car has an ultra-modern design, and this is clearly visible in the photo. The color is chosen like most Renault Duster cars, due to the arrival of the French at the plant. We will not describe what is already visible in the picture, so that the reader has the opportunity to form his own opinion about the body design.

The interior is also unusually good for a domestic car and is decorated with the most modern materials. The seats are leather, but there are conflicting data on the finishing of the panel: some claim that it is also covered in leather, others that it is made of high-quality glossy plastic. Which version is clearly closer to reality, you can’t do it right off the bat.

But we can or cannot find out when the price for this car becomes known. After all, its fluctuations in the minds of the masses amount to an amplitude of a million rubles. Some people expect that it will start from 500 thousand rubles, while others have heard that the development cost 1.5 million rubles.

Technical characteristics, engine range and gearbox that will be installed on this car are kept secret. It is planned that mass production will be launched only by the end of 2015. The car arrived at the auto show with an electric motor that accelerated it up to 8 km/h.

This video has made the rounds of many online publications, watch it too:

LADA Kalina Cross 2015 – 2016

Recently, the LADA Kalina Cross was presented to the public. And many were probably disappointed. After all, calling the presented car a crossover can only be a stretch. Rather, it is a hatchback raised above the roadway. There are no plans for all-wheel drive; it’s also difficult to say what kind of engine and gearbox there will be, but you can hardly count on anything special.

Photos of the new product recently appeared on the Internet:

As we see, the design of the new Lada Kalina Cross is decorated with moldings, and there are linings on the wheel arches and sills. The cost and start date of sales are kept secret for now, but let’s hope that they will lift the veil of secrecy soon.

Does Lada XRAY claim to be a crossover? Lada Kalina Cross, Lifan X50 and Renault Sandero Stepway enter the battlefield along with the newcomer.

LADA > XRAY

Lifan > X50

Renault > Sandero

LADA > Kalina

Rivals:

Lifan X50 - petrol, 1.5 l (103 hp), 5-speed manual, Comfort, RUB 499,900.
Lada Kalina Cross - petrol, 1.6 l (106 hp), 5-speed robot, Norma, RUB 523,100.
Lada XRAY - petrol, 1.6 l (114 hp), 5-speed manual, from RUB 589,000.
Renault Sandero Stepway - petrol, 1.6 l (82 hp), 5-speed manual, Confort, RUB 637,470.

Since 1891, in accordance with the Treaty of Madrid, sparkling wines produced exclusively in the province of the same name in France can be called champagne. Is it a coincidence that this decision was made almost simultaneously with the appearance of the best brand of champagne in the Russian Empire? After all, sparkling wines produced near Lake Abrau were rightfully considered not inferior to French ones, or even superior to them.

History repeats itself! Russian manufacturers again started from the French formula and implemented it in their own way. The recipe is simple: take a regular hatchback, add ground clearance, and decorate it with an all-terrain body kit. A bright color and a new name will also come in handy, preferably with the letter X. Done! Meet the front-wheel drive crossover Lada XRAY, derived from the Renault Sandero Stepway.

Another native of the Volga region is the Lada Kalina in the Cross all-terrain version, with a 16-valve engine and a robotic gearbox. Well, the Russian bottling will be diluted by the next X-hatchback from China - Lifan X50 (1.5 l, 103 hp).

Fifty Shades of Gray

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Lifan X50

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The engine lives up to its stated power—acceleration is brisk. It's a pity that after 4000 rpm his enthusiasm sours. The gears are selected well, the shifting mechanism is quite accurate - no problems. And everything is not bad with the brakes (Lifan was the only one in the test with rear disc mechanisms). The mediocre information content of the drive prevented us from receiving a higher rating.

The X50 is not afraid of broken roads, except that the vibrations transmitted to the steering wheel are too much. But you need to be careful: the engine oil pan and the gearbox housing are not covered with anything. And actively turning the steering wheel is contraindicated - during the test, the front wheels repeatedly clung to the arches.

In general, everything is more or less. With the exception of sound insulation, it seems to be completely absent. At any speed, be it 40 or 140 km/h, you can hear absolutely everything except your own voice. The engine growls, the gearbox shift mechanism clicks. But a pebble flew out from under the wheel into the arch and... I think I heard it plop onto the road.

Conclusion? It is quite possible to consume Chinese cars, seduced by colorful packaging and a pleasant price tag. This might work.

Orange mood

Disadvantage #5: TIGHT PEDAL UNIT

It’s hard to accuse anyone, the author of these lines, of being overly critical of the products of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, but even he whined here - and now we see that it’s not unreasonable: quite often owners name this feature among the disadvantages of the car. The pedal assembly, as AVTOVAZ designers admit, simply transferred to X-Ray from its French relatives on the platform, is perceived as quite cramped, especially in the area of the gas and brake pedals. In large-sized winter shoes, mixing up the pedals is not particularly difficult. It is especially sad that AVTOVAZ will not finalize the design - unification.

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Lada Kalina Cross

The pseudo-off-road version of the Lada Kalina station wagon debuted a year after the launch of the updated model. It features a plastic body kit and increased ground clearance. There is no all-wheel drive version.
Gasoline engines: 1.6 l, 8V (87 hp) - from 486,600 rubles, 1.6 l, 16V (106 hp) - from 500,500 rubles. (excluding options).

After the “Chinese”, Kalina gives the impression of a finished product. And it looks bright - thanks to the orange color and the “cross” plastic body kit. The interior has also been refreshed with orange touches.

The seat is softly padded and has a short cushion, but it distributes the load like a human being and allows you to ride for a long time without getting tired. Seat height adjustment is not provided here either, but it is not particularly necessary.

You won't accidentally hit the buttons on the steering wheel - they aren't there. The rim of the steering wheel is a bit thin, but it fits comfortably in your hands, and that’s the main thing. What a review! Huge windows, impressive mirrors and a high seating position allow you to effortlessly control the situation around the car and not fork out for parking sensors.

New crossovers from Lada in 2015

Lada X-Ray

Name

As for the name, today there are two main versions of its origin:

Recreation - rest,
Active - activity,
Youth - youth

Allegedly, the designer looked at his drawing and realized that he had created a youth crossover in Russia, in which you can actively move around and relax. Let there be such a version.

Someone simply considered that the bumper, headlights and radiator grille form the letter X, while where the other three letters in the name came from is somehow not particularly widespread.

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Driving does not evoke any vivid emotions. One hundred and six forces are almost completely dissolved in the transmission - the VAZ robot is thoughtful during shifts. However, this is a characteristic feature of all transmissions of this type. A modern automatic or dual-clutch transmission would solve the problem, but it is fantastically expensive.

And in terms of acoustic comfort, the Cross is far from ideal: the engine is well insulated, but the “noise” of the arches and bottom is unimportant, and extraneous sounds are heard through the door seals.

In general, you won’t get any fervent drive from Kalina. But how good it is in our “directions”, be it broken asphalt or a primer! Easily “smoothes out” small irregularities and allows you to confidently rush through the pits. I wish I could “untie” the steering wheel from the road! He, like Lifan, receives noticeable shocks.

As you understand, Kalina is also not without its shortcomings, but it leaves a slightly more subtle aftertaste, which is well worth the additional payment of 20 thousand rubles. And if you take a car with a manual transmission, then the price difference with Lifan will completely disappear.

Comparison of Lada Kalina and X Ray: cars of different levels of life

Characteristics of Lada Kalina and X Rey

What does it have to do with Kalina?

And now about the differences

Characteristics of Lada Kalina and X Rey

AvtoVAZ has recently been pleasing its consumers with a wide variety of affordable models that are entering the domestic market, in no way inferior in convenience and capabilities to foreign cars.

What does it have to do with Kalina?

The X Race Lada Kalina does not have much in common, but this is not surprising; these cars can only be compared conditionally, given their size and capabilities.

And now about the differences

Kalina has less cross-country ability, however, the hatchback also cannot boast of outstanding performance, but there the ground clearance is higher and amounts to 170 mm.

Luggage compartments vary in volume; the hatchback has significantly more usable space, especially with the rear seats folded.

Lada Xray: review from Kalina owner

Experience in operating cars: my father’s IZH-412, still with an iron torpedo, and he already has his own car, Kalina, for more than 5 years.

I took Kalina to the next maintenance and decided at the same time to see what the dealer had.

I looked closely at the news and took the robot for a test drive. There was also a minimally equipped hrey in the cabin, I sat in it and almost had an attack of claustrophobia, all the surfaces were vertical, black, the glazing line was high, as if I had climbed into a closet. The tidy, compared to the West one, also seemed frivolous. But at the same time, the quality of the plastic in the cabin is good, reminiscent of a SLR camera, and overall the car makes a good impression.

After a couple of months I decided to update my car.

I was waiting for the release of Chevy Niva 2, but it didn’t happen.

I was waiting for the West station wagon 1.8 by the fall, but that didn’t happen either.

I took a ride on the rapid, the machine was ok. But in an acceptable configuration it cost more, and that’s with 90 hp. engine,

besides, the dealer could not clearly say about the delivery time, and in stock there were either maximum saucepans with a machine gun, or completely empty ones, there weren’t even provisions for pots (and you look on the street, people actually take these pans).

I haven’t looked at a used one, I can’t drag it from an auction, and I have no desire to deal with hucksters.

I also happened to take a ride in a new Logan taxi, which I liked more than the Ford Focus in the same taxi, and the platform, as you know, is one with a yardarm.

In general, the choice finally fell on the yard. I also rode it. At maximum speed, the interior was no longer dull, plus the plant threatened to release the 1.8 version with fur.

I looked and read reviews and comments, they were drug-fuelled - like “Porskaen is better”, “why is it more expensive than 300 thousand”, but mostly positive.

I was aiming for the maximum, but such cars were not expected in the next 1-2 months, and since I was going to buy with a trade-in + credit, I wanted to close the deal before the end of the year. I also wanted a beige interior, but they only had those since 1.6.

The suite was supposed to arrive in 1-2 weeks. I came, looked, liked everything, made an advance payment. A few days later I went to register. It cost about 700 with a trade discount.

Radio 2din usb, cd, fm, handsfree
Heated windshields, mirrors, front seats
Climate control
Multifunctional steering wheel
Rear parking sensors
All lifts
Rain and light sensor
Two peeps
+ I spent about 80 before leaving the salon - comprehensive insurance, insurance, signaling, winter tires on rims, floor mats and other small things.

I didn’t pick it up right away, because... Firstly, I drove it to install the signaling system, and secondly, the winter tires have not yet arrived.

I signed up for registration through government services faster and without a queue.

After Kalina the sensations are cosmic))

On the way from the salon, I saw everyone in the traffic somehow driving slowly, even the Markovnik trudged along sadly - I thought there was some kind of accident ahead, looked at the speedometer and realized what was what)).

Driving around the city in 3rd gear it goes from 40 to 70, you don’t need to quickly tuck in 2nd or twist until it rings before 4th. I got used to the gearshift lever instantly, the moves are short but clear - I never missed a beat in speed.

The handle is comfortable, allowing both a regular overhand grip and a joystick grip. The clutch picks up smoothly, almost like an automatic. If you don’t specifically set yourself such a goal, then moving off with a jerk or slipping will not work. The gap itself during which the clutch engages is long, you let go, it seems that everything is off, you drop the pedal, and it still makes a jerk, i.e. Before this, it was not completely released. When starting uphill, the anti-rollback is activated and holds the brake in both forward and reverse gears.

I tried handsfree, it attaches easily, shows contacts and calls on the radio (NOT multimedia).

I installed an alarm with auto start, it shows the temperature in the cabin and the engine.

The engine cools down slowly; on Kalina, after an hour of parking, it showed the street temperature. I don’t know what this is due to, better thermal insulation or a different location for installing the sensor. The lack of a temperature indicator on the dashboard is annoying!

The electrics are well made; when the starter is turned on, other consumers are turned off - music, stove.

Source: xraycars.ru

Security and systems

Driver airbag Front passenger airbag with deactivation function Rear seat head restraints 2 pcs. Mountings for ISOFIX child seats Locking the rear doors from opening by children Automatic locking of the doors when starting to drive Automatic activation of the hazard warning lights during emergency braking Automatic unlocking of doors and activation of the hazard warning lights in the event of a collision Immobilizer Security alarm Emergency warning system ERA-GLONASS Anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution ( ABS, EBD) Brake Assist System (BAS) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with switch-off function Traction Control System (TCS) Hill Start Assist (HSA) Engine and engine compartment protection Power steering Height adjustment of front seat belts Central remote controlled lock

Interior and cabin equipment

Rear seat headrests 2 pcs. On-board computer Gear shift prompt in the instrument cluster Rear seat with folding backrest in the proportion 60/40 Interior (optional) Cross Orange orange/Gray gray 12V socket Electric power steering Height-adjustable steering column Height-adjustable front seat belts Cabin air filter Central lock with remote control Power windows for front doors Heated front seats Climate system Audio system (FM, USB, SD card, Bluetooth, Hands free), 4 speakers

Packages and additional equipment

Additional payment for metallic body painting 6,000 ₽ Spoiler 5,771 ₽ Alloy wheel Arin berd R15 4,214 ₽ Wheel cap Attica, Granta, Magma, Orbis, Sonar, Arin berd, Largus Cross 70 ₽ Set of door deflectors 1,487 ₽ Hood deflector 1 6 50 ₽ Interior carpets from 2,249 ₽ LED headlight with LADA logo from 527 ₽ Carpet in the trunk from 1,524 ₽ Armrest for cars 7,267 ₽ Crankcase protection (original) 1,589 ₽ Set of mud flaps from 202 ₽ Set of front and rear fender liners 3,043 ₽ Help system when parking (4 sensors) from 2,214 ₽ Parking assistance system (8 sensors) from 8,355 ₽ Trim in the trunk opening 1,342 ₽ Radiator protection frame from 1,909 ₽ Set of door sills with the model name 1,674 ₽ Set of storage covers wheels R13-R16 3,434 ₽ Universal loading carpet for the trunk 2,404 ₽ Trunk assembly from 4,222 ₽ Aerodynamic box on the roof (gray embossing) 17,287 ₽ Mount on the trunk for transporting skis (4 pairs) and snowboards (2 pairs) 3,256 ₽ mount on the trunk for transporting a bicycle (aluminum) 3 024 ₽ Cargo basket 1200x700 (aluminum) 5 004 ₽ Organizer of the trunk with an emergency stop sign 1 658 ₽ Typovo-SCALLICAL DEVICE WITH THE installation kit 3 436 ₽ Set of electrical wiring are necessary devices 642 ₽ Car compressor 1,419 ₽ Security system with two-way communication from 7,848 ₽ Security and telematics system from 7,315 ₽ Anti-theft lock Garant Bastion 2024 T Single 13,063 ₽ Protection of standard ignition switch Garant from 7,736 ₽ Motorist set from 1 563 RUR Telematics system from 9,091 ₽ Car radio from 6,528 ₽ Acoustic system from 3,111 ₽ Passive cabinet subwoofer 6,936 ₽ Combo device 3 in 1 ACV GX-7000 13,917 ₽ Hidden video recorder AVILINE DVR-B 15,369 ₽

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