Lada Largus
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 1, 1966 Tolyatti, Russia |
| Headquarters | Tolyatti , Russia |
| Products | Automobiles (including Lada Largus) |
The Lada Largus is a compact estate car manufactured by the Russian automaker AvtoVAZ since 2012, targeting the Russian and CIS markets. It represents a rebadged iteration of the first-generation Dacia Logan MCV, originally developed by Renault in collaboration with Renault and Nissan.
History
Following the discontinuation of the Lada Riva in 2010, AvtoVAZ found itself without an affordable and roomy station wagon. The introduction of the Largus, realized through a $550 million collaboration with the Renault-Nissan Alliance, addressed this void. This vehicle is part of a strategic initiative to produce five models in Russia built on the Dacia B0 platform. In 2012, production was anticipated to reach 27,000 units, predominantly comprising Largus models.
Produced in a fully integrated manufacturing plant, the Largus comes equipped with features such as air conditioning, ABS brakes, dual front airbags, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and an MP3 player. Offered both as a passenger MPV and a high-capacity panel van, it is powered by two petrol engine options: a 1.6-litre 8-valve delivering 84 hp and a 1.6-litre 16-valve producing 105 hp, each mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Notable alterations from the original model include redesigned grille, front bumper, quarter panel cladding, and headlights.
Production officially commenced with an inauguration event on April 4, 2012, attended by Vladimir Putin, who personally signed off on the first vehicle at the Tolyatti manufacturing facility. Passenger model sales began in July 2012, followed by the panel van variant in August 2012. The rugged Cross edition was launched in 2015.
Facelift
The 2021 update introduced two passenger variants: the Universal and Cross versions, while the van model was rebranded as the Furgon. The 1.6-litre engine options remained available with slight enhancements in output to 90 hp for the 8-valve and 106 hp for the 16-valve versions.
Versions
- Largus R90* – Passenger station wagon offered in both five- and seven-seat layouts. The five-seat variant provides a cargo capacity of 560 litres; the seven-seat version reduces this to 135 litres.
- Largus F90* – Cargo van configuration featuring solid metal panels on the rear and sides.
- Largus Cross* – Also referred to as Lada Largus XV, available in five- and seven-seat configurations. In celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2016, AvtoVAZ released the Largus Cross Black Edition featuring black wheels, roof, and side mirrors.
- Largus CNG* – The compressed natural gas-powered model commenced production in January 2019 but was temporarily halted in 2021.
- e-Largus* – An experimental electric variant began production in December 2022 at Izhevsk. Intended for both passenger and commercial applications, it incorporates approximately half of its components sourced from Russia. Equipped with a 110 kW (150 hp) electric motor, it achieves a top speed of 145 km/h powered by a battery capacity of 60 kW.
Special variants
Lada’s range includes Special Models based on the Largus platform that cater to specific needs such as wheelchair-accessible vans and various specialized configurations including cargo trucks, refrigerated vans, mobile workshops, and medical service vehicles. This lineup encompasses non-emergency stretcher transport (ambulette) as well as ambulance versions. Additionally, there are taxi and social taxi models designed for passenger transport services. These specialized variants enable Lada to broaden its market presence by serving niche commercial and social service sectors.