In 2012, the domestic car market was replenished with a new universal model Lada Largus. This product from AvtoVAZ immediately fell in love with a wide mass of fans who value unpretentiousness and practicality in a car. Two years earlier, the prototype was first presented to the general public, and the cargo van version was positioned as a commercial option.
When compared with foreign analogues, the Russian station wagon has a significant advantage – a lower price. According to the manufacturer, the quality indicators of the Lada Largus can compete on equal terms with the advantages of such popular foreign cars as Citroen Berlingo or Renault Kangoo in cargo version.
Features of the Largus Van model
Although this utility vehicle is produced at the AvtoVAZ enterprise and is endowed with Lada emblems, it was developed jointly with the Renault concern, in a sense it can also be considered a French (Romanian) brand. Since 2012, the model has been produced without restyling and any global modernization, unless you take into account the changed range of engines and the appearance of a modification with gas equipment (LPG).
The Largus Van is equipped with only one row of seats and has an impressive cargo compartment with three doors (two side doors and a rear double door), which ensures convenient loading and unloading of transported goods or things. There is a removable partition between the passenger cabin and the cargo compartment; there are no side trims inside the van (only painted metal).
The rear swing doors of the body can be fixed in three positions - at opening angles of 40, 90 and 180 degrees , the side doors here open wide. In all configurations, except the simplest one, a polyethylene floor mat is provided in the cargo compartment; the van also has a backlight and six mounting loops for securing luggage. The cargo compartment is characterized by a flat floor, no thresholds, and a fairly low and therefore comfortable loading height.
Cargo bay exterior
The exterior of the station wagon turned out to be classic and discreet in terms of design. This is characterized by the desire of the developers to adapt the body as much as possible to business conditions, making it the most serious and calm. All exterior elements are thought out to the smallest detail. For such rigor, the Lada Largus in cargo version attracted not only representatives of the transport business, but also summer residents.
The car model, which was created in 2022, can first of all be compared with its station wagon brother, and the differences in body shape will be obvious:
- A rather practical solution in commercial terms is to paint the side mirrors and bumper of the car in black, and not in the main tone of the car, because when transporting cargo along country roads, there are often cases of dents and scratches that remain almost invisible against a dark background.
- The car is equipped with rear blind doors without glass. This design reduces the likelihood of damage to the surface of the transported cargo, even when driving on uneven roads.
Despite the large size of the cargo compartment of the Lada-Largus van, the car looks compact in appearance, which is a winning advantage.
Largus Van interior
The interior of the cargo-passenger Largus is designed to seat two people (driver and one passenger) and is equipped with seats with mechanical adjustment in four directions. What else can be noted in the car interior:
- the steering column is adjustable, but only in height;
- the chairs are generally comfortable, but with insufficiently rigid backrests;
- the ceiling in the cabin is high, there is more than enough headroom;
- the instrument cluster has speedometer and tachometer dials on the sides, a small monochrome display occupies the middle position;
- almost all control elements (keys for power windows, central locking, emergency lights, handles for air conditioning and heating systems) are located centrally on the dashboard or on the center console, there is also a 12-volt socket;
- steering wheel - three-spoke, without keys;
- there is no interior mirror;
- The interior door panels are made of hard plastic.
The seat heating buttons are installed on the sides of the seats themselves, on the door side, but in the poorest configuration they will not be there, as well as the ESP buttons. The air ducts on the dashboard are round in shape; in appearance they resemble deflectors from a Gazelle.
Engines and transmission
From the very beginning of production, the Largus F90 was equipped with two 1.6 liter gasoline engines from the French company Renault with the indices K7M (8-cl., 84 hp) and K4M (16-cl., 105 hp), but in Later, these engines were replaced by domestically produced engines. The K7M was replaced in 2015 by the eight-valve internal combustion engine VAZ-11189, and in 2017, instead of the K4M, the car received a sixteen-valve VAZ-21129.
All Largus Van variants have a manual transmission (5 steps), provided by French developers; manual transmission models are JR5 and JH3. The VAZ-11189 brand is an in-line four-cylinder engine with a volume of 1596 cc. cm , 8-valve, has the following data:
- max power - 87 hp. With. ;
- fuel system type - injector;
- torque max - 140 N*m ;
- timing drive - belt type;
- compression ratio - 10,5;
- compliance with environmental standards - Euro-5;
- Recommended fuel is AI-92 gasoline.
The engine of model 11189 allows Largus to accelerate to 158 km/h and reach a hundred in 15.4 seconds . Average fuel consumption per 100 km with an 8-valve VAZ engine, according to the automaker, is 8.2 liters , gasoline consumption in the city and on the highway is 10.6 and 6.7 liters , respectively.
The 21129 gasoline engine was launched into production in 2015 , originally intended for the Vesta and Xray car series. The engine has been installed on Largus since October 2017 ; it also meets the requirements of Euro-5 environmental standards. Characteristics of this internal combustion engine:
- volume - 1596 cubic meters. cm ;
- max power - 106 hp. With. ;
- torque max - 148 N*m ;
- valves per cylinder - 4;
- gas distribution mechanism drive - belt;
- compression ratio - 10,5;
- type of fuel system - injector.
Engine 21129 also easily “digests” 92-octane gasoline and provides the F90 van with acceleration to “hundreds” in 14 seconds , with a maximum speed of 165 km per hour . The fuel consumption of a utility vehicle per 100 km with a sixteen-valve VAZ engine in highway/city/average modes is 6.4/10.4/7.7 liters , respectively.
"Insides" of the car
The Lada-Largus van is equipped with the same gasoline engines as the station wagon of the same name - these are in-line fours with a displacement of 1.6 liters:
- 8-valve engine that is capable of developing 87 hp. With. at 5100 rpm.
- 16-valve engine with a potential of 106 hp. With. at 5800 rpm.
As standard, the car is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and a front-wheel drive transmission. From 0 to 100 km/h the Lada-Largus van picks up speed in 14-15.4 seconds to 158-165 km/h. In the combined cycle, the car “eats” 7.9-8.2 liters of fuel for every hundred kilometers.
The van is built on the front-wheel drive B0 platform. The actual size of the body of the Lada-Largus van and the dimensions of the entire structure make the car practical and at the same time visually compact.
Specifications
The Lada Largus Van model is a light commercial vehicle with a van body, designed to transport cargo weighing up to 725 kg . The vehicle is also capable of additionally towing a trailer weighing up to 650 kilograms , and if the trailer is equipped with brakes, its weight can be increased to 1300 kg . Other technical characteristics of the machine:
- two seats in the cabin ;
- number of doors - five (rear door - double-leaf);
- van volume (cargo compartment) - 2540 l ( 2225 l for the gas version);
- gas tank capacity - 50 l ;
- length/height/width of the car - 4.47/1.65/1.75 m ;
- wheelbase - 2905 mm ;
- front wheel track - 1469 mm (for the rear axle - 1466 mm );
- ground clearance - 145 mm ;
- curb weight - 1260 kg (for the version with LPG - 1380 kg );
- total weight - 1985 kg ;
- The minimum turning diameter is 11.25 m .
Largus Van is equipped with MacPherson front suspension, a beam is installed at the rear, and factory tire sizes are 185/65R15 . The brakes on the car are discs in the front and drums in the rear, the wheel drive is front-wheel drive in all versions. In any configuration, Largus Van is equipped with stamped 15X6J wheel disks, and a mechanical parking brake is installed on the vehicle.
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Standard configurations and prices
The Largus Van does not have a lot of optional equipment, although it is offered in several trim levels:
- “Standard” (factory index - FS035-50-ACA);
- "Standard Start" (FS035-50-AC8);
- "Norma" (FS035-51-ACB);
- "Norma Audio" (FS035-51-ACG);
- “Norma Comfort” (FS035-51-AC7 and FS045-51-ACA);
- "Norma Comfort CNG".
Engine VAZ-21129 106 l. With. Available only in Norma Comfort and Norma Comfort CNG (with LPG) equipment, although the “Norma Comfort” modification is also available with an 87-horsepower engine (FS035-51-AC7). The basic Standard version includes options:
- driver airbag;
- EBD and ABS systems;
- immobilizer;
- light tinting of windows;
- audio training.
R15 spare tire with a steel disk, the ERA-Glonass system, and fabric seat upholstery. The price of a base car in July 2019 is 560.9 thousand rubles. , Standard Start version (already with power steering) - 575.9 thousand rubles .
“Norma” configurations
The simplest of the Norma modifications is equipped with all the equipment available in the Standard; it also additionally has:
- electric windows for front doors;
- air conditioner;
- heated front seats;
- carpet in the cargo compartment;
- exterior door moldings;
- central locking with remote control.
buy the Largus Van “Norma” in July 2019 at a recommended price of 618,400 rubles . The Norma Audio package additionally includes an audio system with FM radio, MP3 support, a USB connector, Hands free and Bluetooth functions, the cost of such a car is 628,400 rubles .
The most “charged” option is Norma Comfort, here fog lights and a passenger airbag are added to all the existing options. The cost of a car in this configuration with an 87-horsepower engine is 635.9 thousand rubles. , with a 106 hp engine. With. — 655.8 thousand rubles. , with a 106-horsepower engine and HBO - 843.3 thousand rubles .
Ease of use
The practicality of the car is perfectly combined with a high level of comfort. The Lada-Largus van has a modern air conditioner and audio system, heated front seats, central locking, electric windows and other useful options that are a significant contribution to the profitability of the business. This is explained by the fact that driver comfort affects the success of transportation.
In addition to the above advantages, Lada-Largus has the following options:
- Power steering.
- The glove box is large.
- Pockets in the front doors for storing small items.
- The center console is ergonomic.
- A lighting point is integrated into the luggage compartment.
The car has high cross-country ability: ground clearance without load is 18.1 cm, with full load - 14.5 cm. The gear ratios in the gearbox are selected specifically for the cargo model.
The affordability of maintaining a car consists of two main factors: the car should not require large financial investments, and the price of spare parts and consumables should be moderate. With both factors, the Lada-Largus van with a larger-than-average cargo compartment is in perfect order. Engines from , even if an unscheduled breakdown occurs, can be brought back to life quite realistically at low cost. The same applies to other components and systems of the car.
The low cost of spare parts is also explained by their widespread availability. Car brands such as Renault Logan, Sandero, Duster and Kaptur, Nissan Almera and Xray are produced on the B0 platform with many parts. The annual total circulation of these cars is about 200,000 copies on the Russian market alone. It is quite clear that spare parts for them are produced in large quantities, which helps to save a lot.
Reviews from Lada Largus Van owners: advantages and disadvantages
Lada Largus Van is a fairly economical cargo-passenger vehicle, distinguished by practicality and reliability, with a spacious cargo compartment with a comfortable loading height. Positive reviews from Lada Largus owners confirm that the car is fully worth the investment in it and is an excellent workhorse. The advantages of this model include:
- maintainability and low cost of maintenance and spare parts;
- pretty good build quality;
- “indestructible” and impenetrable suspension, which perfectly absorbs all road irregularities;
- warm interior;
- durable paint coating;
- low price of the car itself.
The main disadvantages of the cargo-passenger Largus:
- cheap interior finishing materials;
- insufficient equipment even in the most “charged” version;
- poor sound insulation;
- not the best handling.
Many drivers also complain about the lack of a sixth gear, and the gearbox stages themselves are “short”, which is why the car constantly drives at high engine speeds. But with a load capacity of 725 kg, the car can be loaded with almost 1 ton , and at the same time it almost does not sag, obediently carrying its load.
If we consider the Largus Van as a work vehicle, it is not necessary to buy a car in the maximum configuration, but for normal comfort you definitely need power steering and air conditioning. And when choosing Largus for work, you need to understand that there are cars with significantly better characteristics, only in this price category the VAZ van has practically no competitors.
Asceticism
The only obvious drawback of the Lada-Largus is its deliberate asceticism. The interior of the car has not changed at all since the creation of the first generation Renault Logan. This model contains only the bare minimum. But many car enthusiasts today want to see some additional frills in their cars, such as heated seats and mirrors, modern multimedia, and electronic assistants. The impressive dimensions of the Lada-Largus van, heated front seats, a single-din radio, an ABS system and rear parking sensors are all that are included as standard. The car is equipped with only two airbags and manual air conditioning.
Many cars are created with the aim of setting speed records and most of them captivate with their stylish and original design. The Lada-Largus van, with a body size that allows it to transport large items, was invented specifically for work and family. The car will be able to drive where sports cars with low clearance cannot move. At the same time, drivers will look at the Lada-Largus with real love, because only a working car is considered truly beautiful.
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