Kalina hatchback - compact city car

VAZ 1119, Kalina hatchback, VAZ 1118 with body sedan and Kalina wagon were launched in production at the end of 2004. The development of cars began in 1993 within the framework of a centralized project, without division by modifications. Five years later the VAZ 1119 was ready, it was presented to the general public in 1999. Exactly one year later a presentation of the Kalina sedan was held, and a year later a station wagon stood on the podium. In serial production, the first sedan went, followed by the Kalina hatchback, and the last, in the summer of 2007, the station wagon was launched. The exact chronology of the production of the three Lada Kalina cars is hard to trace, there is some confusion in the dates, but overall the pattern of each model release impresses with its dynamics.

In parallel with the assembly line of Kalina cars hatchback, sedan and station wagon, there was a process of improving the engine. First, the car was equipped with a regular engine 11183, 1.6 liters, in-line, 4-cylinder, with 8-valve gas distribution, capacity of 60 hp. With this engine Lada Kalina was moving at a speed of 173 km / h.

Then appeared the engine 11194 more economical, 1.4 liters, with a capacity of 62 hp. The valves were 16, and the diameter of the cylinder decreased by 6 mm. Environmental standards of the new engine stood within Euro-3.

And, finally, the third engine is 21126, 1.6 liters, 16 valves, power is 72 hp, the speed of the car is 181 km / h. Fuel consumption for all engines was approximately the same - 7.5-8.0 liters per 100 km. All engines were injector, with the distribution of injection.

If you follow the characteristics of the engines Lada Kalina, the picture is not too optimistic. All engines had shortcomings, almost a new piston group after a run of 15-20 thousand began to tap and consume oil. This disadvantage was especially noted on the 16-valve engines of the 11194 series. The reasons for this defect are unknown.

Car Kalina hatchback was produced from 2006 to 2013, during this period, there were several significant drawbacks of the front suspension, steering column and engine mounts along with the brackets. The suspension pounded at the time of unloading, and neither the ball bearings nor the silentblocks could be the cause.

As for the engine mount cushions, they gradually deformed and moved away from their mount. It was not difficult to replace the rubber part, but the defect of casting the steering gear case with oil leakage created a number of problems. The manufacturer had to recall the cars by the hundreds to fix the defect. I want to note the reliability of the brake system, dual-circuit hydraulics with an amplifier did not cause any complaints. The braking of the car was smooth and quite effective.

Nevertheless, Lada Kalina hatchback reviews collected good, sales kept at a good level throughout the entire production of the car. The car was attracted primarily by a short base of the chassis, with a length of 3850 mm and a width of 1700 mm, maneuverability in urban conditions was very good. The compact Lada Kalina hatchback was easily parked, it could always find a way out in traffic jams due to engine acceleration and small dimensions. The exterior of the car is modern and elegant, and the interior is maintained at the level of the best traditions of the automobile industry.