Lada Kalina 4x4: it was and is now

Appearance and harmony

The car turned out to be beautiful and quite modern. On the bumper, the developers added metal inserts that look stylish. This gives the car a more off-road look. The car is equipped with 15-inch wheels. Now, even in the basic configuration, engine underbody protection is installed. Special plastic linings are glued to the thresholds. The noise level has decreased significantly. Harmony has appeared in the four-by-four Lada Kalina Cross. One could argue that this is what a modern, inexpensive SUV should look like.

Lada Kalina with 4x4 all-wheel drive

You think that sticking a plastic body kit and putting high tires on modifications of Lada station wagons was invented recently, with the advent of the word “Cross”. In fact, the first Lada Kalina Cross station wagon should have appeared back in 2007. At the same time, Avtovaz planned to launch not only front-wheel drive pseudo-crossovers, but also Lada Kalina 4x4

with all-wheel drive. The most interesting thing is that the transmission has already been manufactured and tested.

the Lada Vesta Cross today

turning the model into a full-fledged SUV with an incredible design. But as often happens, the developments of domestic engineers never reach serial implementation.

Kalina 4x4 all-wheel drive diagram

The transmission, which was created by engineers at AvtoVAZ by 2007, is not used today. The operating principle of all-wheel drive is as follows. A manual gearbox is equipped with a special angular gearbox, which selects torque to transmit it to the rear of the car. In fact, the gearbox and gearbox became a single whole, even receiving its own index VAZ-21113-04

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From the gearbox there was a driveshaft to the rear gearbox. In this case, Avtovaz engineers did not reinvent the wheel, but took a ready-made front gearbox from Niva. And from the rear gearbox of the Kalina 4x4 (aka the front gearbox of the Niva) came shafts with CV joints to transmit torque directly to the rear wheels. The diagram would not be complete if we did not mention the GKN clutch, which regulates the amount of torque transmitted to the rear axle.

By the way, if today many people use an electromagnetic clutch, then at Avtovaz they tested the so-called viscous clutch without capricious electronics. The meaning of its operation is as follows - in the case of rotation of the front wheels and simultaneous stopping of the rear wheels, torque begins to be immediately transmitted to the rear axle, thereby ensuring rotation of both the front and rear wheels. And the “viscous” coupling made this process smooth and without jerking.

The main difficulty of creating a Lada Kalina 4x4

was not even about creating transmission elements. Quite a lot of modernization work, and essentially creation from scratch, had to be done on the rear suspension and brakes. Engineers had to create an original subframe, a completely independent rear suspension, and install disc brakes. In addition, where the driveshaft passes under the bottom, the directions of the exhaust system pipes and the shape of the gas tank had to be changed.

As a result, several pre-production versions of the Lada Kalina 4x4 were ready and final development tests were carried out. The 1.8 liter petrol engine, which was promising in those years, was used as the power unit.

But in 2012, developments on all-wheel drive for Lada cars were completely closed. According to some rumors, French partners (shareholders) from the Renault concern persistently asked for this. Since competition to Renault Duster in any form was undesirable.

What's included?

The creators made sure that the Lada was comfortable inside the cabin. At the same time, they did not forget about safety. Here are some options that are installed in the car:

1. The car is equipped with two airbags for the driver and passenger.
2. ABS braking system.
3. Already built-in alarm system with central locking and remote control.
4. Air conditioner.
5. Heated front car seats.
6. Electric windows.

Since the engineers significantly raised the car's center of gravity, it was necessary to seriously think about handling. And this was reflected in reinforced mounting of the steering racks and a powerful rear engine mount. As a result, on a flat road at high speeds, the car is stable and responds to rapid swings of the steering wheel (does not shift from side to side).

If you look at the appearance of the Kalina Cross 4x4, you will notice that it resembles the Kalina Universal, with only one significant feature. The developers have increased the clearance much more.

Note that ground clearance is the distance from the bottom point of the body to the road. In normal condition it is 208 mm. And this is quite a lot, even if you compare it with similar models. When the car is loaded, the ground clearance will decrease to 188 mm. This will especially please fans of off-road driving.

A test drive in Kazakhstan showed that the car copes well with off-road conditions. Also, the increased ground clearance has almost no effect on the stability of the car when driving fast on a flat road.

During development, engineers were able to slightly increase ground clearance due to:

• use of gas-filled shock absorbers;
• the spring supports have been changed;
• Some elements in the suspension have been improved.

The salon has been greatly transformed. It has become brighter, more spacious and now looks fresher. This impression is due to the bright interior finishes. Decorative colored inserts on the steering column give the car a sporty look.

Trunk. Can accommodate cargo with a volume of no more than 355 liters. If you fold the rear seats, capacity increases to 670 liters. This will especially appeal to people who travel frequently and regularly go to the country with their family.

Specifications

1. Engine capacity - 1597 cm³
2. Power is 87 hp. at 5 thousand rpm.
3. Torque - 140 N/m at 3600 rpm.
4. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle is 9.5 liters. In mixed - about 7 liters, and on the highway consumption is about 6 liters.
5. The gas tank has a volume of 50 liters.

Tests were carried out in Kazakhstan on different road surfaces. Lada covered a distance of 1200 km. We can say that the car performed well when driving on a flat road and it accelerates well with an average load. The test drive demonstrated that the car performed well when driving off-road. First of all, such cross-country ability was made possible thanks to the high ground clearance. Of course, we are not talking about extreme off-roading.

This ground clearance makes the car higher than many competitors, including models such as Kia Sportage and Ford Kuga. This suggests that the car will go where not every crossover can handle it.

Roll during turns has decreased, and resistance to side winds has increased. The developers installed vacuum brake boosters on the car. It was noted that the car is quite quiet.

Technical features of Kalina

Even during experiments with all-wheel drive for the VAZ 2110, an ordinary “classic,” significant changes were made to the car that could increase its cost by 100%.

Technical characteristics of different modifications of the crossover

The engine installed on the 2013 model is decent. At first glance, the engine has the same volume of 1.6 liters. But it has undergone major changes, it has become turbocharged, and the Garrett GT25 turbine has taken its place. There is a remarkable inscription on the head cover - LADA Sport.

With this combination, the engine is capable of delivering 197 hp. With. But a single turbine could not increase power so significantly. The air filter has a large area, the engine has lightweight pistons and connecting rods. The engine cooling system has become more efficient, and the lubrication system has received an additional oil cooling radiator.

The main advantage that the Kalina 2013 all-wheel drive has is that it is permanent, without any redistribution of torque. The design of the scheme looks like this: the connection of the front and rear axles occurs due to the center differential. The wheels of the front and rear axles are combined by blocking a viscous coupling and a limited slip differential in the rear axle. Thus, the Lada 2013 does not have the classic scheme that implies all-wheel drive, but it does not look like an electronic simulation of the rotation of all four wheels.

Taking into account the design changes in the VAZ 2013 transmission, as well as the excellent capabilities of the modernized engine, the suspension could not but undergo significant changes. The rear one received a new independent scheme called diagonal. Such a suspension should provide excellent handling. This will not hurt the car, given its dynamic characteristics.

The new engine allows you to spin up to an unusual 7-8 thousand rpm. With excellent tires in combination with suspension settings, the car will not only feel confident on a straight line, but also corner sharply. Whatever one may say, the 4x4 formula simply cannot allow the 2013 Kalina to behave differently.

The car engine is quite powerful

The designers also took care of decent noise insulation. It is claimed that for this purpose the car received an additional 35 kg of “subcutaneous fat” necessary to take care of the ears of the driver and passengers. But this is unlikely to make the car any less loud from the outside.

Technically, the design of the VAZ 2013, which has all-wheel drive, is quite well thought out. But the question remains whether the car will go into production.

Conclusion on the topic

The Lada Kalina Cross 4x4 turned out to be a good car. The appearance corresponds to the latest trends in automotive fashion. As a result, for a low price, some shortcomings can be forgiven by the developers. After all, no manufacturer was able to create a 100% ideal car whose technical characteristics meet all modern requirements.

Particularly increased demand for this model was observed among people who regularly travel to the country and transport large loads.

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Drive of the front wheels of the Lada Kalina: 1 — retaining ring of the inner joint housing; 2 — internal hinge body; 3 — protective ring of the internal hinge housing; 4 — shaft stop; 5 - retaining ring; 6 — clip; 7 - ball; 8 - thrust ring; 9 - separator; 10 - large clamp; 11 — lock of the internal hinge; 12 — protective cover; 13 - small clamp; 14 — valve ring; 15 — valve casing; 16 - shaft; 17— protective ring of the outer hinge housing; 18 - outer joint housing The viburnum wheel drive consists of two joints of equal angular velocity (LUPYC), connected to each other by a shaft. The shafts are not interchangeable: the left one is made of a steel rod and is shorter than the right one, made of a pipe. The connection between the fret viburnum shaft and the hinges is splined; against longitudinal movement, the shaft is fixed in the hinges by thrust and locking rings. The splined shank of the outer joint housing is connected to the hub and secured with a bearing nut, and the inner one is connected to the drive gear in the differential box and is secured with a retaining ring. The hinge consists of a body, a separator, a cage and six balls, which are placed in the grooves of the body and cage. In the outer hinge of the Kalina fret, these grooves are made along a radius, which ensures its rotation angle of up to 42°. In the internal hinge body, the grooves are straight, which allows the parts to move in the longitudinal direction, lengthening or shortening the drive (this is necessary to compensate for the mutual movements of the Lada Viburnum suspension and the power unit). The hinge parts are manufactured with high precision. The balls in each hinge are installed in one sorting group. A worn hinge is replaced only as an assembly. Before assembly, put 40 g into the outer joint and 80 g of CV joint-4 lubricant into the inner joint. The tightness of the hinge of the Kalina fret - an indispensable condition for its reliable operation - is ensured by protective rubber covers. The hinge cover is placed on the hinge body and the drive shaft and secured with clamps. It is allowed to use only special clamps with a smooth inner surface and without protruding parts. The covers are attached to the drive shaft of the Lada Kalina through rubber-metal valves. The valve prevents an increase or decrease in pressure inside the cover, leading to its rupture and depressurization of the hinge.