"Lada Kalina 2" (VAZ-2192) hatchback: technical specification, photos

«Lada Kalina 2" (VAZ-2192) – the second generation of the family of domestic vehicles produced by OJSC “AVTOVAZ” in 2013. Unlike the first generation, «Kalina 2” is produced only in the body hatchback and wagon. If we talk about the sedan, then replace the old version «Kalina» came updated “Grant”, which later got its own development and also a hatchback.

First look

The Basis of the car is structurally redesigned body, taken from the first generation, but for the most part, all the innovations borrowed from the "Grants". So, for example, VAZ-2192, a photo of which is published below, received from a fellow negative camber angle, the superstructure of the bodywork, engines and steering.

But still, if you compare a new generation of “Snowball” with the old, we can see how hard the engineers have worked hard to ‘Kalina 2” was more attractive and similar to a foreign car. To be honest, the second «Kalina» - this is an improved “Grant”. It should be noted the more expensive materials, better sound insulation and more powerful motors.

Steering

Just want to say that after the failure with the steering first «Kalina» engineers had to work, and no wonder – VAZ-2192 proved to be extremely “obedient” and responsive. And the thing is that the steering rack had “shorten”, leaving only 3.1 turns lock-to-lock (instead of the previous four).

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Updated and power steering – this time the money did not regret and equipped car Korean mechanism that, besides the “dead” attached to the body. If you consider that the former «Kalina» fastening was carried out with the help of rubber cushions, the result of new modifications was quite impressive – the perfect car is any turns and very responsive to the rotation of the steering wheel.

Suspension

If we talk about the suspension of VAZ-2192, here too, all updated. But only about the first «Kalina», because the entire system is moved into the second generation of the car has already been produced at the time "Grants". Although the development of suspension for the same “Grant” was based on the chassis of old «Kalina», it was subjected to a thorough revision. First, changed the setting of the shock absorbers and installed a spring of high rigidity. Secondly, the stabilizer bars have also undergone change in favor of increasing their thickness. In addition, as mentioned above, VAZ-2192, the technical characteristics which are quite acceptable for the roads of the former Soviet Union, received a negative camber angle.

How to control «Kalina 2”

The people argued that the second «Kalina» you can compare the handling with the good old “eight”, - the steering wheel is responsive, and the car is fine “costs” as on high-speed straights and winding roads. Energy intensity in no way hurt – deep pits and potholes you can not even try to brake, because the car “fly” them with surprising agility.

In addition, if you turn the wheel lands unplanned hole or bump, updated «Kalina» loses control and continues to move quietly along a predetermined path. On this basis, it can be concluded that the suspension and steering work at all “hundred”! The only “nasty”, who does not like VAZ “pea”, is small cracks and irregularities. Them the car and then shudders and potrazivanja. But still this drawback is not very evident, and fix it by setting less stringent of the tyre.

PPC

Anyone who owned a front-drive car VAZ an old family, knows how murderous, unreliable and terrible desjatochka “mechanics”. But in the VAZ-2192 engineers had thought about this moment – to the new «Kalina» used a brand new transmission! And all because instead of the old brass synchromesh first gear and second gear are used new steel mnogoyarusnyi synchronizers. Moreover, directly the mechanism of transmission is now at the upper location, that allows to avoid leakages of oil, and the used actuator using the cable. And despite the fact that gear has not changed, the box has gained a new life. Yes, the lever no longer vibrates! Yes, he is missing the "Humpty Dumpty" in the mode of neutral! Accordingly, the mechanism operates on the firm “five”.

In addition, there is the option to install a automatic transmission. Of course, the engine is mated with automatic transmission a little more fuel consumption, and the dynamics suffer a bit, but in any case, “automatic” makes life much easier for frequent town trips. And what to say, the unit is configured, not “kick” and “pushed”, and it already suggests that the quality really stands out.

Engines

The engine Range of the standard“Snowball” “mechanics” is quite standard: the volume of 1.6 liters there are options with eight valves and a capacity of 87 HP, and a model with sixteen valves and a capacity of 106 HP But for variants with automatic transmission is offered only one choice of engine: 16-valve in-line engine capacity of 1.6 liters and 98 HP In General, the selection is not much overclocking. However, not so long ago, “AVTOVAZ” followed in the footsteps of the first «Kalina», second “pea” received an athletic temper in hatchback and picking «Kalina Sport». It is here that the car was not only more rigid suspension, and updated the design of the exhaust, but the power plant with a return of 118 HP Until recently, VAZ-2192 with this engine was considered the most powerful production car «AVTOVAZ», until the latter decided to go in a rather unconventional way. The following happened – the new complete set “Snowball” with a label NFR (Need For Race), an engine which develops no less – 136 HP! This is the best indicator for all the years of development of the domestic manufacturer.

Interior and exterior

As for the headrests – she has risen to a new level, and inside of the car became much quieter. However, cheap equipment not fitted with rear wheel arch liners wheel that makes the passengers sleeping in the second row of seats, to hear all the clicks of the tires on bumps in the road. But, in General, the result is already better than the previous version of the car. It is worth noting also a good trim, even plastic, but better. The multimedia system allows you to use USB drive and AUX in already from the factory, and that says a lot. Chairs became more comfortable and the overall cabin comfort has been improved through full processing.

For the appearance of the car not the least bit ashamed – any foreign car could be the envy of the beauty national Assembly. But the extra words to say no, because everything is visible on the photo. A nice streamlined shape, body, in spite of the large clearance does not seem bullied, make the car pleasing to the eye.

Repair of VAZ-2192

As for the practicality of the car, at the moment there is a lot of controversy regarding this indicator. Many car owners complained about the strange behavior of the electric power steering that would shut off, but after a “restart” the car came again into action. Of course, in the event of a breakdown of this unit repairs can get expensive. But do not despair, because authorized dealers provide a good guarantee, and in case such problems will always be happy to help to fix them. In addition, if we consider the country of origin of the car, it's safe to say that if necessary, repair any parts you can always find one at good price, and it can not but rejoice.

If your budget is limited, but I want the car out of the cabin, the choice should clearly fall on VAZ-2192. Kalina II (hatchback) – one of the most popular cars in the entire territory of the Russian Federation and “neighbors” in Kazakhstan and other nearby countries. Therefore, when buying a car is a bit to think and to understand that the modern “AVTOVAZ” produces the cars, driving them is not ashamed to sit.