Crossover VAZ-2119

The history of AvtoVAZ creation of the domestic serial crossover of the new generation VAZ-2119 begins to acquire features of certainty, predictability. The impetus was the acquisition in the spring of 2012 by the French-Japanese concern Renault-Nissan of a controlling stake in the largest domestic automaker and the subsequent financial recovery. Step-by-step production investments totaling $ 750 million are planned until 2014. With the assistance of Renault, a new "AvtoVAZ" platform for AvtoVAZ is being created. Within the framework of the general financing of the development of the VAZ-2119 (crossover), capital investments amount to 200 million euros. The concept-model of the crossover was first demonstrated in 2008 at the Moscow International Auto Show. Serial release was planned for 2011-2012. In 2009, the order of the president of the joint-stock company initiated the preparation of production assets under the "VAZ" -2119. Photo of the concept was willingly placed in advertising. It was even announced a preliminary price - 390 - 400 thousand rubles. However, the concept stage lasted for as long as 5 years!

During this time avtozavodtsy laid the foundation for creating a line of new engines with controlled fuel injection with a working volume of 1.8 - 2.0 liters. On the Lada Granta model, the four-speed automatic transmission of the Japanese company Jatco was first serially started. Of course, the positive was accumulating, but only evolutionary changes to the result would not have resulted. One thing was clear: a modern, competitive machine should go into the series.

It took volitional efforts to save the next, collapsing after "Tarzan" project of the domestic crossover VAZ-2119. The Board of Directors of AvtoVAZ in May this year asked for help from the French corporation Renault. The French auto giant will also put its shoulder in the production of the BM-Hatch hatchback. The key to further success was the head of AvtoVAZ's board of directors, the president of the Renault-Nissan alliance Carlos Ghosn in June this year.

What technical characteristics will VAZ-2119 please us? It will be a universal, compact, but spacious car, designed for both urban asphalt and for country roads. Its design (high ground clearance, short overhangs, 18-inch wheels) will surely overcome off-road. It will be comfortable for passengers at the maximum speed on the track - 190 km / h. Motorists will be pleased with the relatively small, "maneuverable" dimensions of the VAZ-2119 in length, width, height. They are, respectively, 4.4 m, 1.8 m, 1.56 m. Do not upset also the volume of the luggage compartment - 350 dm3, sufficient for a family car. Stability on the road will provide an upgraded power steering, the base - 2.64 m.

Noises and vibrations will decrease due to the replacement of classic cardan shafts with innovative shafts using the hinges of equal angular velocities.

Together with the companies BOYSIS (Turkey) and PPG Helios (Slovenia), new technologies for anti-corrosion coatings of the body were developed. VAZ-2119 is supposed to be equipped with an automatic air conditioning system, front seats with electric heating; A system that prevents the blocking of brakes, electronic lock locks. The front lights of the 4x4 SUV will be reinforced with bright, economical daytime running lights that reduce the load on the electrical system.