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| Lada XRAY | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AvtoVAZ |
| Production | 2015–2022[1] |
| Assembly | Tolyatti,Samara Oblast,Russia |
| Designer | Steve Mattin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Dacia B0 platform |
| Related | Dacia Sandero, Lada Largus Cross |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automated manual Jatco CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,592 mm (102.0 in) |
| Length | 4,165 mm (164.0 in) |
| Width | 1,764 mm (69.4 in) |
| Height | 1,570 mm (61.8 in) |
TheLada XRAY is asubcompact crossover SUV produced by the Russian car manufacturerAvtoVAZ. Designed by a team led bySteve Mattin,[2] the chief designer of theLada Vesta,[3] it was first presented as aconcept in August 2012 at theMoscow International Automobile Salon. A newer version, the Lada XRAY Concept 2, debuted in August 2014. The production version of the Lada XRAY was released for sale in early 2016 and ceased in 2022 for unavailability of parts due to theinternational sanctions after theRussian invasion of Ukraine.[4]
The Lada XRAY debuted in August 2014 at theMoscow International Automobile Salon as a concept. The car was created on the basis of theDacia Sandero hatchback produced byAutomobile Dacia, subsidiary ofRenault which has control over AvtoVAZ, but features an original design, engines, gearboxes, and various options, unavailable for the Sandero in the Russian market.
It went into production in December 2015.[5] Lada XRAY is the first compact city crossover in the company's history. The car’s design is based on theDacia B0 platform and is the result of Renault’s and AVTOVAZ’s specialists. Production started in December 2015 in full compliance with the schedule previously announced by the company. It is produced at the Togliatti manufacturing site. The start of sales was held on February 14, 2016. Lada XRAY is available in 7 trim levels.
The Lada XRAY comes with a 1.6-liter 106 hp (78 kW) or 1.8-liter 122 hp (90 kW) petrol engines, a 5-speed automated manual gearbox is available as an option for the 1.8-liter version. These VAZ-designed engines were updated to meetEuro5 emissions standards.[6] The 1.6-liter Renault-Nissan HR16 petrol engine 110 hp (81 kW) was also offered initially but was discontinued from the range in July 2016.[7]
The first car body was assembled inTolyatti in October 2015 for testing, whereas the actual production of market vehicles started in December 2015. The first XRAYs appeared in the Russian market on 14 February 2016.
In July, 2019, an updated version with the name 'Lada XRAY Cross' was launched. Supporting automatic transmission and multi media systems, likeAndroid Auto andApple Car Play.[8] In April, 2020, the 'Lada XRAY Cross Instinct' version was launched, which is equipped with theYandex.Auto multimedia system.[9][10]
| Lada XRAY | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AvtoVAZ |
| Production | 2012 |
| Designer | Steve Mattin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | crossover |
| Body style | 3-doorhatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,200 mm (165.4 in) |
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Theprototype was produced byVercarmodel Saro in Italy,[11] at a cost of $1,000,000.[12] Thecrossover receives an equally edgy styling complete with a leather coated seating arrangement, along with a futuristicdashboard and infotainment system.[13] It has a stylish exterior, featuring a pair of long and thin headlights. The front grille bears a resemblance to an “X”.
The name has two meanings: as anX-ray (a form ofelectromagnetic radiation) and as anabbreviation (X - crossover class,Recreation,Activity,Youth).[14]
According to Justin Cupler ofTopSpeed, AvtoVAZ kept its Lada XRAYSUV under "such tight lock and key that it took all of us aback when it was debuted at the Moscow Motor Show".[15] It was mentioned that Lada XRAY’s cabin also continues the progressive design of the exterior.[16]
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