Lada x ray ground clearance. Lada X Ray: description, technical characteristics, modifications. Other technical specifications

Perhaps one of the main parameters of a car for a Russian buyer, especially those living outside the Moscow Circle, was and remains the vehicle’s ground clearance. Even city sedans, adapted by the manufacturer for Russian roads, can often demonstrate a ground clearance of 170-180 mm.

Among budget cars, the leader in the “ground clearance” category has long remained the Renault Logan and its co-platforms – Sandero, Sandero Stepway. XRay, which shared the pipeline and some of the technical solutions with them, was also positioned from the very beginning of development as having decent ground clearance.

Similarities between Lada X Rey and Sandero.

The clearance of the Lada XRAY impressed the Russian consumer, as the manufacturer warned, the wheelbase is as close as possible to the Sandero Stepway, as are the width and height, but the length is several centimeters longer.

There is nothing to be surprised here, because both cars were created on the same platform, they will also roll off the same assembly line. AvtoVAZ explained that it was decided to take the subframe, power structure of the body and suspension from Sandero. The external design elements are original, and to increase the rigidity of the structure, it was decided to install amplifiers.

Safety

New lada xray cross 2022: the first domestic model with the makings of an urban crossover

The active safety of the new Lada is at a high level, which was made possible thanks to the expanded set of functions of the ESC system. The car is equipped with a high-tech stability control system, which includes the following modules:

Skid prevention system.
ABS – automatic brake locking during hard braking, stabilizing the car and facilitating the driving process.
BAS is a system that increases pressure in the main line, which helps the car slow down if the brake pedal is pressed suddenly.
TCS is a module that ensures a good car start on slippery or uneven surfaces. In case of slipping, the system will also lock the differential.
EBD - this system distributes the braking force evenly along the axis, which protects the car from possible skidding.

New Lada: Floor mats and trunk mats for Lada Xray

Wheelbase and its capabilities.

The wheelbase largely determines the amount of space inside the cabin. Its size is 2592 millimeters. The overhangs were made short both front and rear, so at first glance we can say that the car has excellent cross-country ability. In terms of wheelbase dimensions, the Lada X Rey took an honorable second place, with the ASX in first place.

The ground clearance of the Lada X Ray is 195 millimeters, which means that even front-wheel drive models will not have problems with cross-country ability.

The all-wheel drive model will be larger in size than the front-wheel drive model. The clearance of the Lada X-RAY will not exceed 170 millimeters if it is a modification created for the city. For SUVs, this figure will increase by an average of 10-15 millimeters.

Below is about a regular hatchback

A tall hatchback in SUV style, as the Lada Xray is called in the company, is built on the basis of components of the B0 platform

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The chassis combines “high ground clearance, good handling and energy efficiency.” Front suspension - independent, MacPherson
, on a subframe;
the rear is an elastic beam
with a track increased by 37 mm. The spring and damper settings have been re-created. By the way, XRay is equipped with original S-shaped rear springs “Mubea” with a bent support coil and gas-filled shock absorbers “Tenecco”.

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Initially, X-Ray will only be front-wheel drive, but an all-wheel drive version may appear in 2022.

Full mass

Lada Xray 2022 is 1,650 kg, empty - up to 1,200 kg (empty weight - the weight of the vehicle excluding cargo and passengers, but taking into account the driver’s weight of 75 kg, fuel weight corresponding to 90% of the fuel tank capacity specified by the manufacturer, and coolant, lubricant, tools and spare tire if available).

Front disc

brakes, rear -
drum
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pros

Lada X Ray has adopted all the advantages from the previous Sandero model. But the manufacturers did not stop there and improved their product. As a result, sales of the X Ray exceeded those of its progenitor.

Main advantages:

Clearance.

The distance from the ground to the car body is 19.5 cm. The car easily overcomes city curbs of a standard height of 15.0 cm. Outside the city, on non-paved roads, the large clearance also ensures good cross-country ability.

Suspension.

The manufacturer retained the design of the previous model, improving it. There is a MacPherson strut at the front and an elastic beam at the rear. Compared to Sandero, the beam is increased by 37 mm. The design of the suspension is simple and does not cause problems for the owner. While driving, the suspension roll is minimal, allowing you to drive out of ruts.

Economical fuel consumption.

Fuel consumption of the Lada Xray ranges from 6 to 9 liters. The car is quite economical, and it accelerates easily at traffic lights and when overtaking.

Capacity.

In the trunk of the Lada there is a raised floor for tools that are not needed on a daily basis. Thanks to this, the car is quite spacious despite its small size.

Electronics.

The standard equipment includes electric drive, alarm system, heated windows and mirrors, and rain sensors. Additional equipment includes rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, and climate control.

Soundproofing.

When driving fast and in bad weather conditions outside, the cabin will remain quiet.

Body.

All body parts are made of galvanized materials. The car is durable and does not rust. Withstands impacts from gravel, resulting chips are not significant.

Appearance.

The way the Lada X-Ray looks attracts the attention of car enthusiasts. The design is discreet and at the same time elegant

LADA XRAY is ahead of its competitors in terms of interior equipment. Even in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with a reliable safety system: a stabilization system, 2 airbags and the Era-Gronass system, which in the event of an accident determines the degree of the accident and the location of the victims in the vehicle. Afterwards, the system sends a distress signal to the Ministry of Emergency Situations operator through the nearest cellular operator.

Additional equipment includes a traffic jam display system, climate control, entrance and exit lighting, alloy wheels with a diameter of 17 inches, and eco-leather seat upholstery.

Dimensions

Overall length

Lada Xray is 4,165 mm, width (along the rear wheel arches) is 1,764 mm, height when empty* and without roof rails is 1,570 mm. Wheelbase length – 2,592 mm.

For comparison: Renault Sandero Stepway has the following characteristics: 4,080 x 1,757 x 1,618 mm; 2,589 mm.

Ground clearance

for “co-platform” cars the same – 195 mm.

Weight distribution on the front and rear axles is 51 and 49%

Front track of Lada Xray – 1,592 mm for 15″ wheels; 1,484 mm for 16″ wheels. The rear track size is 1,532 and 1,524 mm, respectively.

Front overhang – 830 mm, rear – 743 mm. The approach/departure angle when unladen is –21/34 degrees.

Luggage compartment volume

in the passenger version - 361 liters; with rear seats folded - 1,207 liters; with the rear and front passenger seats folded - 1,514 liters.

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Engines

three power units for the 2022 Lada Xray

HR16 engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 110 hp. With. (development of the Alliance) and a five-speed manual transmission (development of the Alliance) - discontinued from June 2016

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Engine 21129 with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 106 hp. With. (developed by Lada) and manual transmission (developed by Alliance);

Engine 21179 with a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 122 hp. With. (developed by Lada) and a robotic gearbox (developed by Lada). In the fall of 2016, a manual transmission became available with this engine (see test drive)

The least powerful version of XRay accelerates from zero to one hundred kilometers

per hour in 11.9 seconds (manual), a modification with a 114-horsepower engine – in 10.3 seconds (manual), and the top version with a 1.8-liter engine in combination with a “robot” – in 10.9 seconds.

The base engine for the X-ray will be a VAZ 16-valve unit with a volume of 1.6 liters

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The engine power will be 106 hp
, and it will be coupled with a French manual gearbox JR5, assembled at AVTOVAZ.
It was decided to abandon the VAZ “mechanics” because of its noise. Maximum speed is 170 km/h. Consumption 7.5 liters. Price 589 thousand rubles
.

The second engine for the 2022 LADA XRAY is “a combination of Nissan’s H4 engine, also localized at VAZ, and the same JR5 “mechanics.” Obviously, we are talking about a 1.6-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 110 hp

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It is also installed on the Nissan Senta, although it does not produce 114 hp. 4 “horses” were lost due to “adaptation”. Mixed consumption will be 6.9 liters. Price from 639 thousand rubles
. - discontinued

The third engine for the LADA XRAY is a 1.8 liter VAZ unit producing 122 hp.

and working in tandem with a VAZ
automated manual transmission
(AMT).
With this engine, X-Ray will accelerate to “hundreds” in 10.9 seconds, and its top speed will be 183 km/h. Fuel consumption - 7.1 liters. Price from 669 thousand rubles
.

Suspension

VAZ’s new product was borrowed from the Renault Sandero (the new Lada is being built on the basis of the hatch), while it has different springs and shock absorbers, as a result of which the XRAY “completely lost the legendary “Loganov” rolliness.”

An important point on the Lada Xray is the non-disabled traction control system

TCS (or traction control as many call it). This system prevents wheel slipping and loss of traction, but sometimes it still interferes, for example, you can simply get stuck in the snow, since the wheels will slip and the system will block them. This drawback was clearly demonstrated in the Autoreview comparative test (at 8:15 minutes):

To be fair, it should be noted that the factory knows the problem and promises to install a button to disable the traction control system in the summer of 2016. Updated

: which was done in October 2016:

Power unit

The naturally-aspirated VAZ-21179 engine with a power of 122 horsepower and a volume of 1800 cubic centimeters is paired with a 5-speed robotic gearbox.

The base engine for the car has a power of 106 horsepower and a volume of 1600 cubic centimeters. This unit is well known to motorists. It is equipped with electronically controlled fuel injection and distributed fuel injection. Among the features of the engine, it is worth noting the unique intake system. At low speeds, air passes through a short channel, turning a lean mixture into a rich one. This function made it possible to increase engine power throughout the entire operating range.

Lada Xray Cross

LADA XRAY will be offered only with front-wheel drive

, in 2022, the all-wheel drive XRAY Cross 4x4, with similar technical characteristics, was supposed to go on sale, but subsequently AvtoVAZ decided to abandon the all-wheel drive modification.
As a result, the Lada Xray Cross will only be front-wheel drive
and the only difference from the regular Xray hatchback will be

roof rails

Base price

Lada Xray: from 589 thousand rubles, configurations and prices:

Guarantee

3 years

According to preliminary information, the basic modification of the Lada XRAY model will include two airbags, a stabilization system, an audio system with a Bluetooth transmitter, LED running lights, front electric windows, the ERA-GLONASS system and central locking with remote control. Cars with Renault-Nissan engines will be equipped with air conditioning and heated front seats.

Below is outdated information!

If we talk about the technical characteristics of the Lada Xray, Bo Andresson, president of AvtoVAZ, said that four versions of the Lada Xray are planned for release. It is reported that all of them will have excellent qualities and technical characteristics inherent in SUVs. For example, such as high cross-country ability. Andresson emphasized that this is “at the DNA level.”

Concept2_3

Already in the minimum configuration, the Lada XRAY2 is equipped with driver and passenger airbags, directional stability systems and automatic emergency call systems (ERA-GLONASS).

The high window sill line, large wheels, increased ground clearance (more than 170 mm) emphasize the “off-road” style of the urban hatchback - compact on the outside and spacious on the inside. Traditionally, like all cars of the Lada model range, XRAY2 is fully adapted to difficult Russian road and climatic operating conditions, suitable for both daily use in the city and for country roads and trips into nature.

Production of the new compact hatchback Lada XRAY is planned to begin in 2022 at the AVTOVAZ site (Tolyatti). At the press conference, project manager Oleg Grunenkov noted that AVTOVAZ will not limit itself to just the X-ray; it is also developing a crossover, which will be available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.

AVTOVAZ first showed the Lada XRAY concept at the Moscow Motor Show in 2012. It is also presented at the stand today.

Engines

There is no information yet about the technical characteristics of the Lada X Ray, but there is information that the engine range will consist of a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 114 horsepower, as well as a 5-speed manual transmission. There may be other options in the future.

Initially, it was planned to begin production of cars at the end of 2015 - beginning of 2016, however, according to new data, the Lada Xray model will begin mass production in October next year. Production will be established at the enterprise's facilities in Tolyatti and Kazakhstan.

We're sitting in the back

If your height is more than 180 centimeters, the rear seats in the Renault Sandero are close to each other. An unpleasant surprise is the headrest pins, which tend to rest against the knees of the rear passenger. There are a minimum of options for riders: there is only an electric window lifter and a speaker, an armrest and other “luxuries” are absent even in the top-end configuration.

Renault Sandero

Lada-XRAY-Cross, we sit in the back.

In the XRAY, the rear sofa is moved back by 2.5 centimeters compared to the Sandero. There really is a little more space; in addition, the Lada has heated rear seats, LED lighting and a USB socket. Tolyatti specialists expanded the list of equipment as best they could, and this was enough to beat Renault from behind.

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Technical characteristics of Lada Xray Cross 4x4 2022

But about the technical characteristics of the Lada Xray Cross 4x4, there is no information at all yet except for the words of Bo Andersson that the Cross version will be no worse in cross-country ability than its brother Renault Duster and will be produced in 2016.

Ground clearance has never been a problem even for the regular Xray. In the Cross version it has grown to an impressive 215 mm. The figure is decent for many all-wheel drive vehicles and is comparable to those of models such as the related Renault Duster or Kaptur. The increase in ground clearance was the result not only of changes in the suspension, but also of a different wheel size. Add to this the unpainted plastic around the perimeter, and it becomes a good choice for driving off asphalt.

Bottom line

The main problem with the Lada Xray is the price. The pricing strategy is not entirely clear: the minimum cost is 589 thousand rubles, the maximum is 723 thousand rubles. In this price range, you could take a Vesta with a wide range of functions or a Renault Sandero with an automatic transmission, and if you add about 30 thousand more rubles, you can take a Duster with all-wheel drive.

The car as a whole is not bad, but if you consider it in isolation from other cars. And in this case, it would be possible to charge 600-700 thousand rubles, but, alas, there is a Renault Sandero and the same Lada Vesta. A person who looks at a Lada X-Ray keeps all these options in his head. The car is not bad, but the price for it should have been around 500 thousand rubles. We hope that this Lada Xray video review will be useful for you.

Lada Ride Select

Of course, the “off-road” version of Xray, like Vesta, does not have all-wheel drive. And it is unlikely to happen. But this modification still has some alternative. This allows you to select one of five driving modes. It is also possible to disable the traction control system. There is also a sport mode, which sharpens the response to pressing the accelerator, and a “snow/mud and sand” mode, which not only changes the accelerator settings, but also allows a greater degree of slipping. We were able to fully test the latter mode in the Karakum sands. Of course, it will not replace all-wheel drive, but it will allow the car to move several tens of meters further than a regular XRAY.

Chassis

In addition to many updates in the cabin and the appearance of the Lada Ride Select system, Xray Cross also underwent modernization of the chassis. The front suspension arms are similar. It also comes with electric power steering. And, of course, disc brakes on all wheels. All this inevitably affected driving performance. The XRAY Cross rides on a winding road much nicer and clearer than the regular XRAY. Reactions to the steering wheel have become more accurate, and early drift of the front axle when overspeeding has disappeared. And an endless number of vibrations and shocks on uneven roads are no longer transmitted to the steering wheel.

As many as 5 driving modes

ESC On – after starting the engine, this mode is activated by default. It is designed to maximally protect the driver from an accident when driving on roads of questionable quality or in bad weather conditions.
ESC Off – at 54 km/h the ESC system is switched or, more simply put, turned off (Off). Stability and traction control are disabled.
Sport - the wheels get more freedom from the traction control system. The gas pedal is actually activated by a light touch, and other modes are deactivated.
Snow/mud - the drive wheels become the centerpiece for additional load. More wheel slip occurs for the braking system to reduce speed more effectively.
Sand - the drive wheels are maximally freed from various types of electronic restraint (slippage increases). ABS adapts as much as possible to the effective slipping of the drive wheels.

Lada vesta cross test drive, reviews from real owners

The second minus is the cramped interior

Ixray also inherited a cramped rear row of seats from the co-platform Renault Stepway. There is not enough air for its inhabitants. Once a person of above average height is behind the wheel, he will no longer be able to sit comfortably. And the trunk, which holds 304 liters (according to ZR measurements), cannot be called gigantic by modern standards.

In a word, if the price does not scare you, and there is no urgent need for a super-spacious trunk, then the Lada XRAY Cross is a completely worthy choice even against the backdrop of numerous competitors.

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Dimensions of Lada X Rey

no longer a secret. The manufacturer himself announced the official dimensions of the Lada XRay. As expected, the X-Ray turned out to be close in width, height, and wheelbase to the Renault Sandero Stepway, but the length of the domestic crossover is slightly longer. Actually, all this is not surprising, because the cars have a common platform and will be assembled on the same assembly line. Representatives of AvtoVAZ claim that they copied only the lower part of the Sandero, the power structure of the body, the subframe, and the suspension. But all the external body panels of the Lada XRay are our own; for greater rigidity, we even had to install original amplifiers.

XRay body length is 4164 mm

, width 1754 (according to mirrors 1983 mm), height 1570 mm.
The wheelbase, which determines the spaciousness in the cabin, is 2592 mm. Short overhangs equal to 830 mm at the front and 742 mm at the rear suggest good geometric cross-country ability of the crossover. And if you consider that the ground clearance of the Lada X Rey is 195 mm
, then we can claim good cross-country ability even in the front-wheel drive version.

Trunk Lada XRay

no one has seen it yet, but there is already data on the volume of the luggage compartment. According to official data, the crossover trunk holds 376 liters, and if the rear seats are folded, this figure increases to 1382 liters. You may say very modest figures, but the car is not big either. Below are more detailed mass-dimensional characteristics of the X Ray.

Design

The exterior design style of the new Lada XRay Cross is made in the classic AvtoVAZ traditions of modern models. The X-face of the front part and the side stampings on the wings and doors - all this is fully consistent with the corporate style of AvtoVAZ. The head optics and diffuser of the cross-hatch stand out effectively due to the installed chrome decorative inserts. The rear is equipped with a short glass on the tailgate and a metal trim at the bottom of the bumper. The outlines of the entire body are elegantly emphasized by a plastic body kit that runs along the entire lower part of the cross-hatch.

The interior decoration of the domestic all-terrain hatchback is made in a two-tone design, and in the most top modifications the interior will also receive decorative inserts. The front panel is equipped with a classic analog instrument panel, as well as a multimedia system with support for the Yandex.Auto service.

The interior seats are finished in fairly decent quality, and the lateral support is on par with the best foreign representatives of the SUV segment.

Ground clearance of Lada X Rey - cross-country ability of 185 millimeters

Lada X Ray took second place in terms of wheelbase size

As soon as the manufacturer stopped keeping the dimensions of the Lada X Rey secret, car enthusiasts had a great opportunity to evaluate the new car in many ways.

Similarities between Lada X Rey and Sandero.

Wheelbase and its capabilities.

The ground clearance of the Lada X Ray is 195 millimeters, which means that even front-wheel drive models will not have problems with cross-country ability.

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Maintenance costs

The service interval for mandatory maintenance during the warranty period of the model is 15 thousand kilometers. As a rule, the manufacturer includes a mandatory oil and filter change in the list of the first four maintenance services. The cost of this event will be 5-7 thousand rubles, depending on the type of power unit (servicing the “French” will cost a little more).

But replacing spark plugs, which the manufacturer recommends changing every 30 thousand kilometers, can cause negativity for the owner of an XRay with a Renault engine. This event will cost the motorist an additional 4-5 thousand, in contrast to the VAZ engine, where replacing spark plugs is already included in the declared maintenance cost.

The last maintenance at 90 thousand mileage will turn out to be an unpleasant surprise for the owner of an XRay with a French engine, because the amount of payment for warranty service will be about 35-40 thousand rubles. This amount is associated with the need to replace the drive belt, which for an imported engine costs much more than in the case of a car equipped with a domestic power unit.

In general, like any VAZ model, Lada XRay in terms of maintenance is a fairly affordable model that does not require mind-boggling expenses from the owner, especially with the appropriate attitude of the owner.

Dimensions of Lada X Ray, ground clearance of Lada XRay (clearance), trunk volume

The overall dimensions of the Lada X Rey are no longer a secret. The manufacturer himself announced the official dimensions of the Lada XRay. As expected, the X-Ray turned out to be close in width, height, and wheelbase to the Renault Sandero Stepway, but the length of the domestic crossover is slightly longer. Actually, all this is not surprising, because the cars have a common platform and will be assembled on the same assembly line. Representatives of AvtoVAZ claim that they copied only the lower part of the Sandero, the power structure of the body, the subframe, and the suspension. But all the external body panels of the Lada XRay are our own; for greater rigidity, we even had to install original amplifiers.

The length of the XRay body is 4164 mm, width 1754 (according to the mirrors 1983 mm), height 1570 mm. The wheelbase, which determines the spaciousness in the cabin, is 2592 mm. Short overhangs equal to 830 mm at the front and 742 mm at the rear suggest good geometric cross-country ability of the crossover. And if you consider that the ground clearance of the Lada X Rey is 195 mm, then we can claim good cross-country ability even in the front-wheel drive version.

Nobody has seen the trunk of the Lada XRay yet, but data on the volume of the luggage compartment is already available. According to official data, the crossover trunk holds 376 liters, and if the rear seats are folded, this figure increases to 1382 liters. You may say very modest figures, but the car is not big either. Below are more detailed mass-dimensional characteristics of the X Ray.

Dimensions Lada XRay

Length – 4164 mm
Width – 1764 mm
Height – 1570 mm
Front overhang – 830 mm
Rear overhang – 742 mm
Base, distance between front and rear axle – 2592 mm
Front and rear wheel track – 1482/1513 mm, respectively
Trunk volume – 376 liters
Trunk volume with rear seats folded – 1382 liters
Curb weight – 1130 kg
Gross weight – 1575 kg
Fuel tank volume – 50 liters
Ground clearance (clearance) Lada X Ray - 195 mm

Actually, if this crossover ever gets all-wheel drive, and the manufacturer promises that it will be the XRay Cross version, then the dimensions of the car will be different. The all-wheel drive modification X Rey 4x4 will be larger in size and will have increased ground clearance. I dare to suggest that this time the platform will not be Sandero Stepway, but Renault Duster.

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Ergonomics

When developing the interior of the new Lada X-Ray, the company's specialists paid special attention to the combination of rationality and maximum comfort. The dashboard is made in an ultra-modern style

The compositions are complemented by specially prepared niches and pockets in which gadgets and other small items can be placed.

The interior of the Lada X-Ray has received several updates compared to the previous version. Among them, it is worth noting the appearance of a retractable container located under the seat, the ability to remove the display in the dashboard, as well as the presence of a cooled glove box. Among the advantages of the luggage compartment are a double floor, additional niches behind the arches and clamps for possible fastening of the net. If you fold down the rear seats, the trunk becomes spacious enough to transport large cargo.

Lada X-Ray: ground clearance and ground clearance

Perhaps one of the main parameters of a car for a Russian buyer, especially those living outside the Moscow Circle, was and remains the car’s ground clearance. Even city sedans, adapted by the manufacturer for Russian roads, can often demonstrate a ground clearance of 170-180 mm.

What is the ground clearance of the Tolyatti crossover?

“Rey” received a suspension typical for budget crossovers: MacPherson strut on the front axle, and an elastic beam at the rear. This suspension is not only simple, but also allows the manufacturer to easily change the vehicle's ground clearance by releasing a “package for bad roads” in the form of extended springs and shock absorbers.

The recipe for creating a high and affordable single-wheel drive car has already been tested on the Sandero Stepway, and was repeated on the Lada using the same B0 platform: the clearance of the X-Ray was the same 195 mm as for a crossover without rear-wheel drive. enough - it can move off the asphalt successfully, and greater ground clearance is only needed to conquer serious off-road conditions.

However, remembering the successful creation of the all-wheel drive Duster on this platform, one might wonder if Lada is planning something similar? Indeed, the all-wheel drive XRay, based on the Duster units, was announced several times - either as the Lada X-Ray Cross or as the Lada XRayX. Alas, the release dates for new items are constantly being pushed back.

Considering the unification of many components of the XRay family with Renault cars, we should expect that the ground clearance of the X-Ray Cross will be similar or close to this figure for the Duster, that is, 205-210 mm.

Car compared to competitors

How can a car with the Lada nameplate compare to similarly priced models from other brands? With its closest relatives bearing a diamond on the hood, it’s already clear - Logan and Sandero are 10 mm lower, Duster is the same amount higher, and Stepway is a twin brother. What is the ground clearance of cars of other brands?

If we take cars of a similar class, the market can offer the following options:

Nissan Terrano - in its current incarnation this is the same Duster with its 210 mm.
Lifan X60 is only 179 mm, and to this we must add the widespread prejudice about Chinese “quality”.
The Lifan X50 with its 200 mm figure as a crossover is noticeably better than the X60, but the lack of even engine and gearbox protection in the basic configuration seriously limits the capabilities of the car out of the box.
Although the Lada Kalina Cross is not a direct competitor to the XRay, 200 mm to the crankcase protection and a lower price can still sway the buyer in its favor.
The Suzuki Vitara is not only more expensive, but also 10mm lower than the XRay.
Suzuki SX4 is lower than “Ray”, in any variant: if the all-wheel drive car has a difference of only 5 mm, then the front-wheel drive car loses all 20 mm to the XRay.
The Geely MK Cross pretends to be an “SUV”, but the figure of 157 mm for a crossover looks almost indecent.

It’s worth remembering ordinary city sedans and hatchbacks, although they will clearly lose to the Tolyatti crossover:

The market bestseller - KiaRio - offers the owner a distance from the bottom point to the ground of only 160 mm, and this figure is measured without load. It is no wonder that in the outback the Rio is noticeably inferior to the Logan; the Lada X-Ray is also almost an SUV in comparison.
Hyundai Solaris has similar cross-country ability parameters. It is obvious that the Korean couple cannot oppose anything to the Togliatti novelty when leaving the asphalt; “Rey” significantly wins.

Not just a single number

The cross-country ability of a car consists of many parameters, and it cannot be described only by numbers of body geometry. How does the new product from Tolyatti really behave outside of city roads?

When adapting the B0 platform to the new model, engineers changed the steering settings. As a result, it became noticeably sharper than on the Stepway, but you have to pay for this with a clear transmission of all irregularities to the steering wheel. Obviously, to match the fairly powerful engine, the engineers relied more on active city driving.

However, short overhangs allow you to overcome obstacles that most city cars cannot handle, and powerful steel protection adds confidence to the owner.

Unfortunately, the inability to turn off the stabilization system on muddy ground backfires on the X-Ray: the slightest slipping of the wheels leads to forced “strangulation” of the engine, the driver has to push hard, dosing the gas extremely accurately.

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Lada X Ray ground clearance

The new Lada X Rey, the pride of the Russian automobile industry, intrigued with its appearance and possible characteristics even at the prototype stage. The model did not disappoint expectations. A stylish, dynamic and at the same time powerful model in the “X” style immediately catches the eye among its peers. In addition to innovative design solutions for domestic cars, the model can also boast a qualitatively new approach to the map of technical characteristics, available even for the basic configuration of the Lada X Rey: the car's ground clearance, among other things, meets expectations.

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What does X-Ray have to offer?

Comfort comes first in the Lada XRay. Everything that the eye stops at speaks about this: high-quality upholstery, an advanced multimedia system, a climate control system with a unique cooled glove box, a well-organized interior space with many niches for storing necessary small items, cup holders and an organizer in the wheel well and under trunk floor, rain and light sensors, etc. Much attention was paid to active/passive safety.

The car is offered with two engine options: 106 and 122 hp. pp., in the second case, automatic transmission is also possible. The Lada X Ray model is not declared as an SUV, which is indicated only by front-wheel drive and not all-wheel drive. However, the obtained characteristics still indicate the increased cross-country ability of the new product. At the same time, the designers did not forget about comfort inside the car; there is enough space in the cabin.

Main characteristics of Lada X Rey:

body type - crossover;
length/width/height - 4.165/1.764/1.570 m;
tire radius is 15 inches;
approach angle - 21 degrees, departure angle - 34 degrees;
wheelbase (distance between front and rear wheels) - 2.592 m; This characteristic is responsible for making the interior space comfortable for the driver and passengers.

There are often cases that the stated technical characteristics do not correspond to reality for some reason. The most banal thing: precious millimeters are hidden by car body kits and protection. There were no such problems with X Ray. The car gives the declared ground clearance of 195 mm already when loaded. The empty hatchback rises above the ground by as much as 205 mm.

Everything speaks about a good application for high cross-country ability of the Lada XRay. However, you shouldn’t expect an extreme trip and conquest of uncharted territories from X Ray. Although he is very agile, he is still more of a city dweller. The car can be classified as an SUV (sports-utility vehicle) or, more simply, a jeep: station wagon body type, spacious interior, increased ground clearance. It has everything a dynamic car needs for active travel.

The peculiarity of the Lada XRay is its combination of excellent interior comfort, dynamics and speed in the concrete jungle or, at most, on light off-road conditions on an undeveloped country road.

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The crossover is already in its basic version

Referring to the complex landscape of Russian roads and the breadth of applications, AvtoVAZ engineers proposed creating a car that offers increased ground clearance even from the base model. This is where the life story of the crossover began. The clearance of the Lada XRay was no less than 195 mm. The declared characteristics no longer apply to a standard city car, but to a comfortable, solid and dynamic all-terrain vehicle.

Let's compare the ground clearance of our brothers in the shop.

As you can see, the declared 195 mm for the Lada XRay is the maximum figure, if you do not take into account all-wheel drive 4X4 off-road models. If desired, you can try to increase the ride height by replacing tires and wheels, for example, by switching to a size of 16 inches. However, the increase in performance will be illusory, and this will not add fundamentally new possibilities to the space of the SUV.

In the event of the release of the much-anticipated modification of the Lada XRay Cross, it can be assumed that the ground clearance of the model, like other dimensions, will receive increased characteristics. And if in the case of X Ray the Sandero Stepway was taken as the base, then with the Cross modification it will most likely be a Renault Duster.

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Transmission

Ground clearance Hyundai Accent, real ground clearance Hyundai Accent.
ground clearance Hyundai accent, real ground clearance Hyundai accent how to increase ground clearance on an accent AMT is a transmission developed jointly by Russian and German specialists. This device combines the best qualities of manual transmission and automatic transmission. When the driver switches on the manual mode, the gears are controlled using a joystick. If we talk about automatic mode, then control is carried out thanks to special electromechanical actuators.

The development of the automatic transmission was carried out specifically for the X-Ray model, so it is designed for driving on Russian roads and is ready for serious temperature tests. This is one of the best transmission options on the market, as it saves fuel and at the same time increases the service life of the engine.

What is the real ground clearance of the Lada X-Ray: indicators

Considering that not all regions of Russia have ideal roads, many potential buyers, when choosing a new car, pay special attention to ground clearance. At the same time, they are interested in real numbers. The thing is that often the parameters specified by the manufacturer turn out to be overestimated in practice. Of course, not everyone does this, and not always. However, the presence of this kind of precedents made many people rather skeptical about the data provided by the manufacturer. Here people trust the reviews of those who have already purchased the car they are interested in more.

Real ground clearance of the Lada X-Ray

Not long ago, the Volzhsky Automobile Plant began producing the XRay hatchback, which looks very much like a crossover. The very impressive ground clearance also contributed to this deceptive impression. According to the manufacturer, the ground clearance of the X Ray (Ray) is 195 millimeters. We will also present other figures that are important in terms of cross-country ability. In particular:

front and rear overhangs – 830 and 743 millimeters;
approach and departure angles are 21 and 34 degrees.

Meanwhile, the proverb “trust, but verify,” as it turns out, also applies to the figures announced by AvtoVAZ. No, there is no deception of buyers here. It’s just that the manufacturer, when measuring ground clearance, apparently “forgot” to install crankcase protection. With this element, the vehicle's ground clearance is reduced to 190 millimeters. However, this figure is good enough even for Russian roads somewhere in the outback. And the difference is not so critical as to declare deception - rather, a little trick. In fairness, it is worth recalling that all automakers are guilty of this kind of tricks, so VAZ is not doing anything reprehensible in this case.

I would also like to note one more point. Surely, many people know that for the production of X-Ray they did not develop a new platform, but borrowed it from the Renault Sandero Stepway, an affordable car with high ground clearance and front-axle drive. Accordingly, VAZ designers simply did not have any special options in terms of changing the ground clearance.

By the way, an excellent budget SUV was previously created on the same platform - Renault Duster, loved by many for its excellent ratio between price and performance characteristics. This model is taller than X-Ray. It turns out that there is still some room for maneuver, albeit small. Accordingly, it is quite possible that the Lada X-Ray will appear with a ground clearance of 205, or even 210 millimeters. However, for now these are just rumors.