Cons, disadvantages and childhood diseases of Lada Largus FL

In connection with the next transformation of such a model as the Lada Largus, which is carried out more by adding value and letter designations than by updating the body and interior, it should be recognized that the technical characteristics of the Largus LF remained pre-restyling.

And these are all the same 1.6 liter naturally aspirated petrol engines, both 90 (albeit, instead of the previous 87) and 106 horsepower in pairs with 5 gearboxes, but diesel for this station wagon is only a dream.

As for the opinions of the majority of our garage comrades who read the “note in the newspaper about our boy” the new Largus, they agreed that the “seven-seater” station wagon received a rather attractive “face”. By the way, the abbreviation FL stands for Facelift or “facelift” in translation. They also noticed a large brand name on the back.

And the most attentive ones noticed changes in the casting shapes of alloy wheels, as well as the fact that the exterior mirrors, apparently, were from Vesta.

Many of our garage fraternity are disappointed, they say, they were waiting for a new image, but it didn’t work out.

And yet, our colleagues point out that even in the most expensive assemblies of this car, the Continental tires that had a good reputation among our brother have disappeared, and instead the wheels are shod with budget slopes (by the way, also not bad) Pirelli.

In addition, they noticed that even the most expensive (the price of which starts from 820 thousand of our rubles) Largus FL assemblies have plugs instead of front parking sensors.

The technology is the same - the complaints are the same

Naturally, if the filling remains the same, then its problems, which our compatriots complain about, also pass on according to Roman law of inheritance.

The biggest complaints are the ridiculously weak engines. True, as already mentioned, the most frail, namely 87 horsepower engine has been upgraded right up to the parameter of 90 horsepower. At the same time, as sources close to the developers of these VAZ engines say, the latter allegedly achieved that now after 3 thousand km there will be no need to crawl under the hoods of Largus cars to adjust the timing belt.

Well, another problem associated almost with a viral pandemic of the appearance of Check Engine errors, which are a consequence of misfires and occur in turn due to unstable operation of the ECU, has been completely eliminated.

By the way, the fact that the engines are weak is also evidenced by the fact that they, again, massively overheat, which is why the antifreeze boils away. And therefore, you need to carry almost coolant tanks with you to top up the evaporated liquid.

As the philosophers of our garage community say that disadvantages are a consequence of advantages, then. Based on this, it is impossible not to notice such advantages in VAZ engines as:

• low fuel consumption compared to Renault engines (which Largus were equipped with until 2017);
• again, better traction parameters in comparison with Renault, and therefore dynamics;
• slow operation;
• abundance of cheap spare parts compared to Renault.

By the way, here is the appearance and parameters of the 16 valve VAZ engine, which, by the way, are quite decent in comparison with the French 16 valve.

Why Lada Largus is praised

The large cabin of the Largus has enough space to comfortably accommodate passengers in the second and third rows. In addition, the following details are positively assessed:

• comfortable seats with heating adjustment (3 levels), made of high-quality upholstery materials;
• large trunk;
• energy-intensive suspension that dampens strong shock loads;
• efficient heated windshield;
• good dynamics;
• steering wheel with control buttons;
• armrest in the first row.

Comfortable seats for second and third row passengers

The Largus steering wheel came from Vesta, the dashboard came from X-Ray

An additional advantage is high ground clearance

Chassis complaints

If there is no reliable information on strengthening the suspension, then the claims from our brother will be the same, namely that the ball joints can barely survive three tens of thousands of driving distances on our roads.

According to the standard regulations, their replacement should be together with the levers, but our garage Lefties have adapted to pressing out worn ball joints and installing new ball joints, and making a pair replacement after the second thirty thousand mileage.

Even the developers did not get around to several of Largus’s family shortcomings in the updated version of the station wagon, namely that:

• Grease constantly leaks from under the CV boots;
• sometimes the vacuum brake booster gets stuck;
• The front suspension is knocking.

What claims are made to the model?

Owners of the updated station wagon report the following shortcomings:

• in the luggage compartment there are no fastenings, pockets, or other devices for securely securing cargo;
• it is difficult for the driver to choose a comfortable seat without adjusting the reach of the steering wheel;
• too soft suspension makes you drive with great caution on areas with uneven road surfaces;
• the stove and air conditioner do not work efficiently enough to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cabin;
• door seals do not provide good tightness;
• The manual transmission hums in first and second gear;
• Handles for third-row passengers, a net on the trunk door, and a cup holder on the right side were removed from the standard equipment.

The rear view camera is not equipped with a washer, so dirt has to be removed manually.
Experienced drivers recall the excellent technical parameters of the Renault engine (K4M), which was not installed in the first “pre-restyling” Largus. New cars are equipped only with domestic engines, which are unlikely to provide similar reliability. However, an objective conclusion on this point can be made after many years of operating experience.

Engine compartment

Our brother also has no hope of having a machine gun at Largus FL

The dreams of residents of megacities about the appearance of automatic transmissions in the updated Largus, which would brighten up their stay in traffic jams, also did not come true in the configurations of these cars.

At the same time, AvtoVAZ, having at one time abandoned the idea of ​​​​attaching a 4-mode Jatco to its own engines, is now unlikely to back down, because that gearbox, firstly, is ancient and, secondly, such an adaptation will require colossal changes in engine designs.

Real reviews from Lada Largus owners

Hi all! We bought LARGUS in November 2012, waited 7 months, already agreed to any color and engine, but lo and behold, they called and said take it! We came, took a look, fantastic! Basalt gray, 16kl, two-color dashboard, on iron wheels and without a radio, exactly what we originally wanted, generally hurray! In the salon, while we were waiting for the PTS, they immediately did anticorrosive treatment, bought mats, and didn’t do anything else and didn’t force it on us. Speaking of rugs, there is no rug between the second and third rows, and in order not to permanently stain the surface, you will have to cut something out of grandma’s old rug! That's it, let's leave! The first two days the consumption was 15 liters, on the third day in the morning I gave 1000 and filled the engine with a two-letter anti-friction air conditioner, in the evening the computer showed 8 liters per hundred, after 3000 the consumption remained 8, but this is a mixed cycle, I haven’t driven far on the highway yet . Frost 26 started easily, but while driving, the right side of the windshield freezes and the interior windows sweat and also freeze. In general, the stove is powerful and begins to heat quickly, 3 minutes and the windshield begins to thaw, during these 3 minutes the seat already begins to warm the butt. I read somewhere that the driver’s feet get cold, the trick is this: the carpet covers the air duct to the feet, take a knife and cut off the problem, the feet are still warm! And about the stove, it’s freezing outside, there are 6 people in the cabin, the side windows are frozen and people start to undress, it’s hot even in the third row. The noise is so-so, especially on studded tires, but not criminal, no need to raise your voice. It holds the road perfectly, the steering wheel is moderately light, it goes smoothly like a yacht, it swallows potholes with a bang!, you need to get used to controlling the buttons because some of the buttons are not where everyone else is, but the interior!, it is huge and therefore comfortable, there is room in the third row There is more leg room than the second one, although the trunk of the 7th seater is small. I put a closed trunk box on top, now there’s no question about a lot of people and a lot of things! Now about the engine, 3000 rpm is 90-100 mph, the 16-valve engine rushes like an armored personnel carrier along with everyone else in the left lane, and even a full one easily leaves a traffic light, but of course this car is not for racing and it’s stupid to drive with a full car for people, it’s a family car, for a measured ride. For a long time I worked as a driver in government on premium cars that cost enormous amounts of money, and even after them I really like LARGUS, for its 450 rubles it is very pleasant to drive, very comfortable and versatile. I don’t want to offend anyone, but after LARGUS, all the other cars seem to me to be somehow unfinished, they are somehow small, there are 6 people and we can’t leave in one car?! what nonsense? it's easy on LARGUS! In general, for those who are still thinking, I will say this: if you are not a racer and you need a large family car, then for the money you will not find a better car!

As a summary - a little honey

The fact is that the Lada Largus FL is considered a domestic car, and therefore they make many claims, they say, except that we can make a track vehicle, except for a Kalashnikov assault rifle, and Zircon missiles.

In fact, the car is a licensed replica of the Romanian Dacia from 2006. In addition, Lada Largus is in a sense a relative of Renault-Nissan, because it is based on its family platform, namely the B0.

This car is available in station wagons and vans, and there is also an off-road version called Cross. In other words, this model has been radically redesigned to meet the needs of Russian consumers.

At the same time, regarding the Lada Largus, you can use the word “despite” several more times, namely, despite certain shortcomings, having increased capacity, this car will be very useful:

• lovers of family holidays;
• for fishermen and hunters:
• builders and taxi drivers;
• small entrepreneurs and farmers;
• for rural and city residents to solve most of their problems related to the transportation of small cargo and family trips, both to nature and to summer cottages.

Is it worth buying Lada Largus FL 2022: all the disadvantages, owner reviews, configurations and prices

- Minuses

• Dynamics
• Cold salon
• Noise insulation
• Ergonomics

Reviews from Lada Largus 2020-2021 owners

The motor is a little dull (I think it's been running in). The revs don't fluctuate. The clutch pedal travel is too long. Gears change with a slight delay. I can hear the gearbox working at speeds 1-4, but in the fifth the hum of the tires is already drowned out.

The suspension is excellent on uneven surfaces - speed bumps, dirt roads. Significantly softer than Pajero, softer than Nexia, Rapid and Solaris. I've heard reviews that quickly throw dirt at mirrors. Well, I don’t know, 100 km across Moscow and the region in wet snow - I didn’t have to wipe it down. At the same time, dirt from the wheels and streaks at the joints of the front bumper and fenders quickly spoil the appearance of a clean car.

Alexey, review of Lada Largus 1.6 (106 hp) MT 2022

Ergonomics... Well, you can still get used to the signal at the end of the turn signals, but, damn it, heating the seats between the end of the seat and the door, as well as adjusting the mirrors under the handbrake, is already a definite overkill. I would like to ask the engineer: “Why did you do that?”

The driving position itself is also not optimal. Although there is an angle adjustment, it does not help. Or your wrists are perfectly aligned with the handlebars, but your knees are very bent. Or, on the contrary, the legs are good, but the arms can no longer reach. There is no sound insulation. All noises can be heard: rain, pebbles, an engine, rough asphalt, a girl talking on the phone in a traffic jam in the next row. Just sad...

Vasily, review of Lada Largus 1.6 (106 hp) manual, 2019 model year.

The dynamics of the new car in city mode are mega crap. To shift to a higher gear, you need to reach 3,000 rpm. After switching, the speed will become 2,000 per minute, and if it is less than this value, the car will not move. Jerks and vibrations begin. In this mode it is very easy to kill the clutch springs.

All this “canoe” with elasticity and pick-up will last for three to five thousand miles. At eight thousand, the engine pulls from 1,200 to 1,500 rpm smoothly, without any nerves. In general, running-in is necessary anyway, but during the running-in period you will have to endure jerks when moving.

Evgeniy, review about Lada Largus 1.6 (106 hp) manual transmission 2022

There is only one complaint about the gearbox - the rear one does not always turn on the first time. But this, as I understand it, is a “feature”. But the engine is very stifled. The transition from first to second is especially felt, as if someone is holding the car by the ass. After 2,000 rpm, acceleration more or less begins.

In general, for a car with 106 hp. and the mechanics are rather weak. On the highway, you have to think about overtaking in advance. And in the city it doesn’t behave particularly quickly. Although I don’t argue that this car is not for racing, I would like better power characteristics.

Review of Lada Largus 1.6 with mechanics 2022

The car was purchased for work. Used both in the tail and in the mane! The car takes a long time to heat up, the windows freeze (including the windshield). Heated seats take a very long time to work. Throw out the standard wipers right away - this is complete misery - install frameless ones!

I traveled 320 km to Karelia from St. Petersburg and was very tired. The seats are uncomfortable, the steering wheel is not adjustable for reach. There is no Isofix for children (how can that be, Karl?!), only one pillow in the base, no noise. Pros: transformable seats and spacious trunk.

Review of the new Lada Largus 1.6 (87 hp) manual transmission 2022.

Specifications

Lada Largus 2022 in the new body is, as before, based on the front-wheel drive “trolley” B0 of the Renault-Nissan alliance, which implies the presence of MacPherson struts in the front and a semi-independent torsion beam in the rear.

The wheels on the front axle have disc brakes, and the rear axle has “drums”. The restyled Lada Largus FL station wagon has the following dimensions, mm:

• Length - 4 470
• Width - 1,750
• Height - 1 670
• Wheelbase - 2,905
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 145

The trunk volume of a car with two rows of seats is 560 liters, and on a three-row version it is 135 liters. In both cases, the rear seats can be folded, thereby increasing the cargo capacity to a maximum of 2,350 liters. The model is equipped with a 50-liter fuel tank, while in running order the car can weigh from 1,260 to 1,370 kg (depending on specification).

The line of power units of the updated Lada Largus 2021 model year consists of two 1.6-liter engines that work in tandem with a non-alternative five-speed manual transmission.

• The base model is equipped with a modernized VAZ-11182 engine. This eight-valve unit replaced the engine with index 11189. The engine output reaches 90 hp. and 140 Nm. With such an engine, the car can accelerate from zero to hundreds in 14.0 seconds, reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h.
• As an alternative, the station wagon can be ordered with the familiar 1.6-liter sixteen-valve VAZ-21129 engine, which already produces 106 horsepower and 148 Nm of torque. On this version, acceleration from 0-100 km/h is possible in 13.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 170 kilometers per hour.

The Lada Largus FL 2022 station wagon with the new base engine is perceived to be noticeably more energetic and torquey than the old one: at 1,000 rpm, 80% of the torque is already available. The difference is especially noticeable when driving along mountain serpentine roads, while in the city it is more difficult to distinguish one engine from another.

However, the VAZ-11182 engine still lacks dynamism, especially in comparison with the older 106-horsepower unit. The last stars from the sky are also missing, but the car with it still drives faster. True, for this the engine has to be turned to high speeds.

The suspension of the updated Lada Largus 2022 has not changed. It is still distinguished by its high omnivorousness and unpretentiousness, which sets the Russian model apart from most of its classmates. The wagon's new front seats have a good profile and thick padding.

In general, the chairs turned out to be noticeably more comfortable than the old ones, but they are still far from ideal. In particular, they have fairly short cushions, which begins to be felt after a few hours of driving. In addition, the steering column is adjustable only by the angle of inclination, so it will not be possible to immediately find a position that suits you.

There are also some questions regarding the location of the multimedia system, the screen of which is located at the very bottom of the center console. In order to look at it, you have to take your eyes off the road. You can also find fault with the new multifunction steering wheel. The appearance of keys on the steering wheel is, of course, a definite plus, but the ergonomic ridges on the rim are not in the best shape.

In addition, one cannot fail to note the improved sound insulation, which is a separate source of pride for AvtoVAZ. The interior of the new Lada Largus FL has indeed become quieter: according to official information, when accelerating in third gear, the noise level decreased by 5 decibels.

Photo of the new Lada Largus FL 2022

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