Do-it-yourself tuning of the Lada Largus Cross: exterior and interior, chassis and engine

• See also Rear suspension device
• The front suspension is independent with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and coil springs.
• The front suspension consists of stamped lower wishbones and an anti-roll bar mounted on the front suspension subframe.
• The front suspension subframe is stamped-welded, box-section, secured in the front part with two bolts to the side members of the engine compartment, in the rear part with two bolts to the power elements of the front panel.

Front suspension: 1 — front suspension arm; 2 — subframe; 3 — bolts securing the suspension arm to the subframe; 4 — anti-roll bar; 5 — bracket for fastening the stabilizer bar; 6 — shock absorber strut and shock absorber spring; 7 — steering knuckle; 8 — bolt securing the anti-roll bar; 9 — coupling bolt connecting the steering knuckle and the ball joint pin; 10 — ball joint; 11- rear silent block of the lever (front silent block is not visible);

General view of the MacPherson front suspension assembly: 1 – suspension subframe; 2 – right and left front suspension arms; 3 – steering knuckle with hub and bearing; 4 – shock absorber; 5 – anti-roll bar

Subframe: 1 – places where the subframe is attached to the front part of the body; 2 – places for attaching the front suspension arm to the subframe; 3 – rear mounting points for the subframe and anti-roll bar; 4 – bracket for fastening the rubber suspension cushion of the exhaust system; 5 – bracket for securing the rear support of the power unit.

Front suspension lever: 1 – lever; 2 – ball joint; 3 – ball joint boot; 4 – silent blocks of the suspension arm (front and rear)

Anti-roll bar: 1 – nut; 2 – lower rubber bushing; 3 – rubber-metal bushing; 4 – plastic washer; 5 – upper rubber bushing; 6 – screw; 7 – anti-roll bar; 8 – rod fastening bracket; 9 – stabilizer rubber cushion

Front suspension shock absorber : 1 – shock absorber strut; 2 – shock absorber spring; 3 – compression buffer with boot; 4 – nut for attaching the shock absorber to the body; 5 – support washer; 6 – nut for fastening the upper support; 7 – upper shock absorber support; 8 – upper support bearing; 9 – upper thrust spring cup

About modern car suspensions

The suspension connects the body to the wheels, absorbs the forces acting on a moving car, and dampens vibrations. Suspension settings directly affect the car's handling.

The suspension design is divided into four groups of parts. Conventionally, because in various schemes some elements can perform the functions of two groups, and sometimes even three.

The first group is elastic parts that absorb the effects of forces transmitted from contact with the road surface (springs, springs, torsion bars or hydraulic pneumatic elements).

The second group is guide rods that transmit lateral and longitudinal forces and their moments, as well as connecting the body with other suspension elements, transmission and wheels.

The third group is elements that dampen vibrations (shock absorbers or shock absorber struts). The fourth is the suspension fastening elements.

There are also dependent, independent and semi-independent suspensions.

Actually, the car inherited the first versions of the suspension design from the cart. The oldest of them is the spring; it was used by the Romans back in the first century BC.

It is still widely used today on commercial vehicles and SUVs.

In the production of modern springs, advanced materials are used, for example, instead of metal it can be reinforced plastic.

On front-wheel drive vehicles, McPherson struts are most often used in the front suspension design. This is actually a shock absorber and spring assembly. It is attached from below to the steering knuckle, from above to the roof splash guard.

This scheme also includes one or two wishbones. The main advantages of the McPherson suspension are its compactness and ease of installation, which is important both for manufacturability and ease of repair.

On some cars, McPherson struts are also used in the rear suspension.

Also on modern passenger cars, the double wishbone front suspension design is widespread. Springs, torsion bars, pneumatic elements or hydropneumatic devices are used as elastic parts in this scheme.

Multi-link suspension is the name given to a design that includes four or more levers and is used on both the front and rear axles.

This suspension allows for better handling and was initially used primarily on premium cars. Now it can be found on cars in the mass segment.

The main disadvantage of this design is the high cost and complexity of repairs, since many parts and fasteners have to be replaced.

On cars in the mass segment, a torsion beam is most often used in the rear suspension design; it is also called a torsion beam. This type of suspension is semi-independent, since the wheels can turn at a small angle as a result of elastic deformation of both the beam itself and the fastening elements. Its main advantages

— compactness, low cost, manufacturability. But there are also serious drawbacks. The main one is that during long-term operation, fatigue cracks may appear in the beam, which are difficult to diagnose.

Recently, premium segment cars have increasingly used air suspension with integrated control. They allow you to provide constant ground clearance regardless of the vehicle load, as well as change the ground clearance depending on the vehicle speed and road conditions.

This scheme is most relevant for crossovers and SUVs. In this design, pnsvmoelmsnts or hydropneumatic devices are used. The suspension is operated using microprocessors. The main disadvantages of this scheme are high cost and complexity, both in production and repair.

Active suspensions have recently become widespread on premium segment cars, in which the stiffness of the elements and ground clearance are adjusted using electric drives.

Some sports cars even have active anti-roll bars.

In the future, the suspension will be even more integrated into the overall complex of active safety features for the vehicle.

Source: https://largus-mcv.ru/html/podveska-perednjaja.html

Modernization of the body of the Largus model

We have seen that in some cases it is not difficult to transform the characteristics of a motor, although an infusion of a certain financial resource is required.
What should an owner do if he is “satisfied” with the modernized engine, but is not satisfied with the appearance of the body? Here the saving measure will be a transformation in the exterior of the Lada Largus.

In this case, you can also lean towards two courses of action:

• perform structural transformation of body components;
• so-called cosmetic modification.

The first option involves replacing some body elements with new products, usually of an individual design. Note that a well-executed modification of this nature can not only significantly transform the exterior of the car, giving it speed and sportiness, but also significantly improve aerodynamic performance.

The most common structural modifications that most owners of Lada Largus Cross are inclined towards are the following:

• spoiler installation;
• installation of body kit on the hood (linings, buckets, intakes, etc.);
• replacing head and rear optics with more advanced and powerful lighting designs;
• the use of reinforcing components around the perimeter of the body (front grille, protective linings, skirts, etc.);
• installation of new wheels complete with tires instead of standard products;
• replacement of bumpers, exterior mirrors, etc.

Naturally, such transformations cost a lot of money and require the allocation of significant time resources.

A simpler version of the transformation will be cosmetic tuning. It involves the implementation of activities in the following areas:

• updating the paintwork of the body;
• tinting of glass, as well as optical devices;
• airbrushed designs on body panels;
• wrapping the body with various polymer materials (carbon films, vinyl, etc.);
• use of additional LED lighting sources.

Such events can provide the Lada Largus Cross with an updated look, allowing it to stand out in the gray mass of traffic. The main advantage of this method is its low cost.

More about multimedia

This is another stage included in interior tuning. It involves replacing standard multimedia elements with more advanced and functional audio components. All work can be done with your own hands.

Transformations of this nature are subject to:

• head units;
• speakers (both replacement and installation of additional speakers);
• connecting and installing a subwoofer;
• TV installation.

Here, when performing tuning, it is possible to interfere with the design of some standard elements of the body and interior, which will have to be taken into account in advance and prepared for. We continue to study all the innovations for the popular Largus model.

Illumination of the heater unit and instrument cluster

We remove the block. First you need to remove the center console trim (held on by clips), remove it from the bottom (I used a knife) to the top...

Next, unscrew the two screws on top (TORX 20) and, pressing the two latches on the sides, first take the block inward, then pull it out.

Then we disconnect the recirculation damper cable from above...

A connector in the middle and two cables (temperature control and air flow direction) at the bottom...

Then press out the plastic clips to remove the scale. Three from the bottom...

And three on top, under the recirculation flap slider...

To remove the recirculation lever, you need to separate its outer and inner parts

To do this, carefully press inward and push out the three latches.... After removing the heater unit, it is necessary to remove the skin

Proceed with caution, the skin is easily scratched. I slowly peeled it off, trimming the layer of glue. Then it sticks back without any glue. The numbers and human figures were covered with white electrical tape. The air flow arrows are yellow, and the outlines of the machine, the fan icon and the letters AC are blue...

After removing the heater unit, it is necessary to remove the skin

Proceed with caution, the skin is easily scratched. I slowly peeled it off, trimming the layer of glue

Then it sticks back without any glue. The numbers and human figures were covered with white electrical tape. The air flow arrows are yellow, and the outlines of the machine, the fan icon and the letters AC are blue...

I would like to warn you against using a solvent; I spoiled the number 3 myself. Then I quietly took cologne and cotton swabs from my wife (alcohol wipes are ideal!) and removed all the rest of the paint easily and without consequences. In addition, I removed all sorts of strange partitions on the scale body, since they interfered with the normal illumination of the symbols...

As a result of simplifying and, accordingly, reducing the cost of the design, the recirculation damper is adjusted mechanically, using a cable (as well as the temperature damper and the air flow distributor). Of course, there is no indication of the operating mode of the recirculation system. And if you turned on recirculation to quickly warm up or cut off exhaust gases, and then forgot, then after a while you will see how much the glass is covered in evaporation.

It was never possible to take a photo with real flowers in the dark with an ordinary soap dish, but that’s how it happened...

Later I redid the illumination of the heater block. And the way the Christmas tree is beautiful, but not serious...

To do this, you just need to change the electrical tape on the skin to another, white one.

I won’t describe in detail how I redesigned the instrument cluster; there are examples on the Internet.

We remove the instrument cluster and solder the LEDs indicated by the arrow on the board, observing the polarity. LEDs of standard size 3528, white, or whatever you want.

1 and 2 – two LEDs each for backlighting the hands and scales, 3 – four LEDs for display backlighting (photo not mine)…

The results of the work are visible at night... The illumination of the heater unit and instrument cluster was a success!

Modification of the rear wiper

Unfortunately, the rear wiper operating mode on the Lada Largus does not have an intermittent mode - when turned on, it works constantly.

To switch the wiper to work with a variable pause, use:

• wiper relay marked 723.3777;
• standard 4 or 5-pin connector for automotive relay;
• round terminals;
• terminals 3 mm wide (“male + female”);
• pieces of wire;
• heat shrink tubing for insulating connections.

To connect an additional relay, ground wires are used that have black markings on the steering column switch block (third from the right on the side of the wires), as well as turning on the rear wiper (white, second from the right) and turning on the rear washer (gray, far right).

The rear wiper of Lada Largus can be modified by installing an additional relay

An additional relay is installed in the gap between the block and the wire route. At the same time, in order for the electrical circuit to be returned to its original state without any problems, standard connectors and terminals are used to connect an additional relay.

The principle of the modification is that when the rear wiper is turned on, the voltage previously supplied to it directly is now supplied to an additional relay, which, after modernization, controls the operation of the wiper, providing the necessary pause between strokes.

An additional advantage of using this relay is that when the rear washer is turned on, the wiper automatically switches to continuous operation mode, and after 3-4 cycles it again switches to pause mode.

The entire structure is mounted next to the steering column switch and secured with plastic clamps.

Car body: structural modifications

As a rule, tuning of the exterior part of the body is performed only for aesthetic purposes, however, in the Lada Largus Cross, upgrading the body will solve a number of factory defects. To pump the car it is recommended:

• Strengthen the front and rear of the car - it is recommended to replace the plastic bumpers with a metal version and install a reinforcing beam. Strengthening the bumpers will increase the rigidity of the body, and will also be a big plus when parking in winter. Powerful bumpers with a reinforcing beam will cost around 24,000 per pair;
• Replace the standard lighting - the halogen optics on Largus are not of sufficient quality, it is recommended to completely replace the lighting, as well as install a set of daytime running lights. The cost of installing LED optics in a circle will cost up to 20,000 rubles; a separate DRL kit will cost up to 3,000 rubles;
• Install new mirrors - a full replacement of mirrors will cost from 7,000 rubles, installation of a set of mirrors for monitoring blind spots - up to 500 rubles. Replacing mirrors in Largus should not be neglected, otherwise you will have to constantly adjust them while parking and before leaving the highway;
• Put roof rails on the roof - budget versions of the Lada Largus Cross are sold in the Russian Federation without roof rails for the luggage case, but have seats covered with plugs. Buying cargo rails will cost around 7-9,000 rubles, a luggage case for a car will cost from 21,000.

It would also be a good idea to install moldings, deflectors and protective linings on the car body, which will increase its practicality. The rest of the customization of the car is not economically feasible - installing aerodynamic body kits, increasing the ground clearance or switching the car to larger tires for commercial vehicles is not rational.

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Engine modernization

The main task of tuning Largus is to reduce fuel consumption, as well as increase the power of the power unit. All Largus modifications are subject to re-flashing of the control complex, regardless of the degree of wear and the tests undergone. It is possible to achieve high-quality chipping only if no faults were found in the engine during diagnostics.

If the sensor readings are normal, the “brain” of the Lada Largus is reflashed with a new software setting that can change the main parameters that affect the engine power and the overall dynamics of the car. To allow a reverse “rollback”, the previous settings are saved in the “brains” of the machine. Thanks to this modification, the inherent problems of cars with insufficient engine power - short gears - are eliminated. Reflashing makes traveling on the Lada Largus more comfortable.

By eliminating the manufacturer's shortcomings in software control, chip tuning actively increases the car's power, improving the elasticity of the engine and reducing fuel consumption by 1.5 liters. The chipped Largus performs well when overtaking when fully loaded. The performance of the air conditioner is significantly improved, which stops “choking” the engine.

Improved heating and ventilation

Taking into account the long Russian winters, it will be extremely useful to install a seat heating system if it is not included in the car’s factory equipment. You should not save money by purchasing products from dubious manufacturers, as a poorly manufactured device can cause a car fire. Purchase seat heating installation kits designed specifically for Lada Largus, and if you doubt the success of self-installation, use the help of specialized technical centers.

The Largus has a good air conditioning system, however, for unknown reasons, there is no cabin air filter, which is extremely unpleasant when traveling on dusty roads. Using a utility knife and a screwdriver, you can install it in a regular place in the car with your own hands.

Chip tuning

You can increase engine power (for both 8 and 16 valves) and at the same time reduce fuel consumption of the Lada Largus model by flashing the control software. This procedure can be applied to both a new car and a car with high mileage.

It is worth noting that high-quality chip tuning can only be carried out if the engine is in good condition. If the computer detects instability of the parameters, chipping should be postponed. If the engine sensors are normal, a new setting is “poured” into the software package of the Lada Largus car. In this case, the original firmware is automatically saved in the computer’s memory in case it needs to be returned.

You can change the settings of the on-board computer yourself using a special program. However, this procedure is quite complicated. Ordering chip tuning

from specialists, you don’t have to delve into all the technical details yourself. In this case, it is enough to simply voice your requirements to the master. High-quality chip tuning will provide your car with:

1. Reduced fuel consumption.
2. Confident pickup.
3. Smooth acceleration without jerking.
4. Stabilization of idle speed.

After such a flashing, driving a Lada Largus will become much more comfortable. However, it is difficult to say how durable the piston group will be after this. Although most VAZ engines easily tolerate this procedure. A similar change in settings can be applied to the Lada Largus Cross model.

Improving the motor

When considering such a car improvement as tuning the Lada Largus model, it is initially recommended to look towards the technical characteristics. The motor should receive special attention. The power of the unit varies from 84 hp. With. up to 102 “horses”, depending on the design features of the block heads and unit settings. This is enough for family owners for everyday driving. However, among the owners of Lada Largus there are many who are not entirely satisfied with the standard engine capabilities. There are quite a lot of reviews online about the poor dynamics of this car. The existing shortcoming can be leveled out if you are thinking about tuning the engine.

Here the owner has two options available to him:

• perform chip tuning of the electronic control module, after which the settings will change;
• modify the unit mechanically, which implies constructive intervention in order to replace components with reinforced analogues.

Here we will dwell in more detail on both options for modifying the Lada Largus Cross unit. Let's start with the chip.

Chip tuning Largus Cross - small adjustments for grandiose changes

Despite its complex design and a huge number of new products in the field of automotive electronics, everyone can perform chip tuning of the Largus engine with their own hands. All you need is a little patience, computer hardware and licensed software. The latter includes:

• Combiloader loader, updated to the latest version;
• Firmware purchased strictly from the official website. For chip tuning the Lada Largus Cross, the Bosch 7.9.7 utility or the latest version January 7.2 is perfect;
• editor for configuring and calibrating firmware;

Programs and equipment for chip tuning Lada Largus

As for the equipment, for effective work on flashing the engine ECU, you need a K-Line adapter and a laptop exclusively with Windows XP. Other software will not find the firmware, which is why you will not be able to even start chip tuning.

First in line are the loader and editor. After their successful installation, we begin to work with the firmware. To do this, install it on your computer, indicating the final location address in the previously installed bootloader. When the latter finds the firmware, you need to configure it. In the “Settings” window you will find a lot of graphs that will help you choose the optimal characteristics for your station wagon.

Lada Largus ECU firmware

Having calibrated the firmware to your liking, turn on the ignition and proceed to the most important stage of chip tuning - installing the firmware on the engine ECU. To do this, click on the “Run” window and wait for the utility installation to complete.

Once the download line reaches the end and you see the “Download Complete” window, turn the ignition back on and close the installer. Next, close the bootloader and editor and turn off the ignition. After this, disconnect the adapter from the laptop and ECU.

At the last stage, you can check the operation of your car. Provided that the characteristics are properly calibrated and chip tuning is performed correctly, you will immediately notice an improvement in car dynamics, a reduction in fuel consumption by about 20%! and more stable operation of the engine and transmission.

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About technical improvements

All-wheel drive Lada-Largus appearance, when it will appear, technical characteristics

Lada Largus are cars that were released recently, so they absolutely cannot be called those that need global technical alterations.

Technical tuning of the Lada Largus, aimed at improving the factory characteristics: increasing the efficiency and power of the engine, improving the suspension and increasing the efficiency of the brakes, seems somewhat impractical for a recently purchased car.

But some car owners practice chip tuning of the Lada Largus, assuring that replacing the ECU software gives them a car with completely different characteristics, different from being faster, the acceleration dynamics increase by 7 percent

The so-called electrical tuning of Lada Largus may include installation of:

• pause relay (front wipers);
• pause relay (rear wiper);
• bend extender;
• LED running lights control module;
• high beam control module (halogen lamps).

How to install thresholds on Largus?

Regardless of the purchased accessory option, installing thresholds cannot take more than 40 minutes of time and does not require the presence of a specialized tool.

1. On the lower surface of the “original” thresholds we find three holes that are closed with plastic plugs.
2. We remove these protective plugs using a suitable screwdriver. We must be extremely careful here, since damaged coating on the thresholds will immediately provoke the development of pockets of corrosion.
3. Sometimes manufacturers include embedded platforms in the kit, which must be installed inside the designated holes. If they are missing, then fasteners are made from a sheet of metal, no thicker than 1 mm.
4. We weld a pin in the center of these fasteners and check the quality of the seam.
5. Now we attach a pre-prepared bracket to the stud (can be made from a metal corner). It is made in the form of a part with a pair of holes, and their diameters vary. This eliminates the possibility of error.
6. We install the thresholds, making sure to align them with the bracket. Now you can tighten the nut. Do not overdo the tightening torque, otherwise the fastener may break.
7. The final step is to process the brackets and threaded connections. We use an anti-corrosion agent, for example, mastic.

This scheme is well suited for installing various types of overlays. It is guaranteed to ensure reliable retention of the accessory.

Improving the suspension

This direction of modernization can also improve the driving performance of the car. Here, options for action can relate to a variety of goals. Here are some of them:

• the use of reinforced chassis components in order to increase their service life;
• increased ground clearance;
• decreased clearance;
• installation of parts with improved characteristics (shock absorbers, stabilizer, etc.).

This type of modernization is also quite expensive, so this factor should be taken into account before the implementation of the event begins.

Aesthetic direction of tuning

Largus's appearance is his main drawback. Aesthetics does not affect the functions of the vehicle, but it radically changes its appearance, improving the exterior and making the car “special.” Doing such tuning with your own hands will not be a problem if you have an idea about the design of the car.

By installing stylish lensed headlights on the Lada Largus, you will not only increase safety, but also significantly improve the appearance of your “horse”. It would also be a good idea to buy fog lights and install frames for them to match the body color, which would be a good solution for tuning the front of the car.

With the help of a carbon film it will be possible not only to eliminate the continuous gloss on the lacquered body of the Lada Largus, but also to give an original look, protecting it from scratches. True, when gluing carbon fiber you should not be fanatical, since the result will be the opposite of what was expected. To create a visual contrast, just cover the hood and body pillars.

To give Largus some solidity with your own hands, you can change the radiator grille and also decorate the front bumper with an original tuning trim. Covers for the rear bumper, in addition to aesthetic purposes, also serve practical purposes; they protect the paintwork from chips and various cracks.

If you want to carry out all the improvements yourself, you should use a special kit containing chrome body kits containing rubber inserts. Installation of overlays does not require special knowledge or the use of special tools.

Roof rails are provided on the roofs of luxury versions of the Lada Largus. If desired, you can install them yourself for any car model. It is enough to buy a quality kit. A characteristic feature of F1 cars are spoilers, which can increase the force of pressing the wheels to the road. For the Lada Largus van it will be an excellent aerodynamic protector that protects the rear window from dirt. However, being an additional source of resistance to air flow, the spoiler forces increased fuel consumption.

External tuning will be complemented by alloy wheels, which are distinguished by their strength, attractiveness and durability. Fans of night car extravaganzas can add neon lighting to their rims. To do this, you will have to remove the Largus wheels in order to attach the LED strip to the brake drum protective casing. If you are confident in the appropriateness of such an improvement, it is worth experimenting.

Results

As you can see, Lada Largus allows its owners to go wild in terms of tuning. It is important to choose one or another modernization option carefully, taking into account your desires, preferences, improvement goals and, importantly, capabilities. Don’t forget, tuning a car is a rather expensive undertaking that may require investing a considerable amount of money into its implementation.

Summarizing the previously presented material, we can draw the following conclusions:

1. In terms of the technical part, you can improve the Lada Largus in two main ways: by tuning either the engine or the suspension. The first upgrade option will help improve the dynamics of the car, and the second will help improve its stability.
2. If priorities in tuning are given to appearance, then restyling the exterior of the body is optimal. You can also modernize the interior of the car, but this measure is aimed at increasing aesthetic comfort specifically for the people in the car.
3. The remaining tuning options are more or less applied to the two main ones mentioned in the two previous paragraphs. An additional type of modernization is determined taking into account the preferences of a particular car owner.

In general, you can do tuning of the Lada Largus with your own hands if you know what exactly needs to be improved and have some car repair skills. In other cases, it is better to entrust modernization to professionals with a service station. We hope the material presented above will help you determine the vector of your movement in tuning your car. Good luck with the modernization and on the roads!

Lada Largus 7 seats price, photos, equipment and technical specifications

Impressive interior dimensions, modern body architecture, high-quality interior are the distinctive features of the Lada Largus 7 seats 2018.

Convenient sizes

The domestic auto industry giant took into account all the wishes of the station wagon owners when determining the parameters of the new Lada Largus 7-seater 2018 road car:

• comfortable seating for seven adults inside the cabin.
• practical transformation of the second and third row seats, allowing you to quickly convert the passenger compartment into a voluminous cargo compartment for business needs.
• The comfortable dimensions of the rear tailgates allow loading large items without problems.

All-round worker

Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 was created for the middle stratum of the population with budgetary opportunities and real needs:

• The ground clearance of the Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 was increased to 181 mm, improving the vehicle's off-road capability.
• The 105 horsepower engine ensures quick acceleration and smooth movement of the station wagon at full load on bad roads.
• The metal mudguard reliably protects the space under the hood of the car.
• The chassis of the Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 ensures smooth movement over uneven domestic roads, especially the excellent stability of the family station wagon on unpaved country roads.

Passengers ─ comfort and silence

The increased capacity of the Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 is only the first advantage noted by the new owners.

The driver's seat is equipped with a special lumbar support and can be easily adjusted to the height of the person sitting behind the wheel. The steering column is easy to install in position. Convenient for driving the machine.

Comfortable changes affected not only the driver’s area:

• wide, strong chairs are convenient not only for younger family members. A country trip in the company of trusted friends is quite acceptable for the new model Lada Largus 7 seats 2021.
• the cold winter outside the car window turns into a beautiful landscape, since the Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 is equipped with air ducts that supply a warm air flow to the feet of each traveler, which, in combination with climate control, allows you to feel in a cozy home environment while traveling.

Compliance with European requirements involves ensuring traffic safety. Automatically deployed airbags for the driver and first-line passenger, soft headrests and reliable seat belt fastenings, a seatbelt indicator in combination with ABC and reinforced station wagon frame provide the full range of necessary protection. During trips, there was no noise or squeaks. What makes your trip comfortable?

Increased luggage space

The design solution of the AVTOVAZ engineering team regarding the equipment of the luggage compartment brought the Lada Largus 7 seats 2018 to a completely new level of operation:

• the second and third row seats are equipped with a simple transformation and installation system, which allows you to compactly fold the seats when not needed, or completely remove the third row seats, turning the car into a cargo model.
• a convenient side door of non-standard sizes, a European system for swinging rear cargo doors, equipped with an additional mechanism that opens the opening all the way, making it possible to load and unload large items.
• Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 received powerful roof rails, which further increase the vehicle's carrying capacity if necessary.

Technical excellence

1. The sixteen-valve engine with a power of 105 hp, adapted to run on domestic gasoline in compliance with environmental standards defined by Euro5, is planned to be replaced in subsequent releases with a domestic eight-valve, more economical one.
2. Driven front axle.
3. The five-speed manual transmission shifts gears smoothly thanks to the correct arrangement of gear ratios.
4. Hydraulic semi-independent suspension with telescopic shock absorbers on the rear axle of the car.
5. Spring independent front suspension with transverse stabilizing mechanism.
6. Alloy tires 16 millimeters of the European leader Continental.

Lada Largus 7 seats 2021 fully justifies the title of first place holder in the segment of station wagons that consistently maintain a price-quality balance aimed at the domestic budget consumer. Improvements to the versatile car have allowed it to maintain good maneuverability on city streets. Increasing the possibilities for traveling on country roads and dirt roads.

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The Lada Largus station wagon is especially popular in the domestic automobile market. Jointly developed by Renault and LADA, it is a reliable and high-quality car. At the same time, it has a very mediocre design with not the best dynamic performance and technical characteristics. For this and many other reasons, car enthusiasts tune the Lada Largus, resorting to a variety of modification options.

Of course, no matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to make a sports car out of a family station wagon, but you can improve dynamic performance, reduce fuel consumption and add fresh and original notes to the car’s design. So, tuning the Lada Largus: all the innovations and ways to create an attractive car from a boring station wagon.

Engine chip tuning

Chip tuning of Largus allows you to reduce fuel consumption and increase engine power and performance. Such adjustments are made to the car only if its engine is fully operational. Before starting work, service station specialists must diagnose all vehicle systems using special equipment. Reprogramming the control unit allows you to change the basic parameters of the motor. You can return to factory settings at any time by resetting the system.

Largus chip tuning is carried out in the presence of the car owner after all the nuances and the desired result have been discussed with a specialist. Reflashing the electronic control unit allows you to eliminate many malfunctions and problems of systems - for example, “short” gears. The changes made make driving more comfortable and convenient, extending the life of the main components and assemblies.

Of course, this type of tuning allows you to solve many problems with the operation of the car, but you should not rely on a significant reduction in fuel consumption: the Lada Largus has quite considerable appetites. It is simply impossible to achieve a reduction in consumption by five to six liters by flashing the ECU, but it is still possible to reduce it a little.

Exterior tuning: new appearance

The design of the Lada Largus, despite all the advantages of the car, leaves much to be desired. However, you can change the state of affairs by making certain adjustments to the exterior. Tuning a Largus in most cases starts with optics: purchasing high-quality fog lights and lensed headlights. You can install PTF and other optics on your own, without resorting to the services of service station technicians.

One of the simple and effective options for tuning a car is to cover individual parts of the body - the hood, roof and pillars - with black film. Carbon film is a decorative material that must be used in doses, otherwise you can achieve the opposite result and ruin the entire appearance.

To tune the Largus, you can purchase ready-made body kits consisting of chrome-plated and rubberized elements. The parts are installed on bumpers and door sills in a matter of minutes, which gives the Lada sophistication and originality. In the luxury configuration of LADA Largus, special roof rails are available. However, such elements are included in standard kits, which can be purchased at automotive stores.

The next tuning step is to replace the original wheels with cast ones, which will definitely refresh the exterior of the station wagon.

Tuning the interior of Lada Largus

The interior, like the exterior of the car, leaves much to be desired: the crude execution of the parts is off-putting and requires a complete remodel. In this regard, internal tuning of Largus almost always begins with replacing the dashboard. As an alternative, you can choose more stylish analogues in stores, equipped with LED lighting. If desired, the instrument panel can be supplemented with a multimedia system, display, navigator or video recorder.

In a Lada Largus car, tuning the interior often involves installing additional lighting not only in the passenger and driver's seats, but also in the trunk. Since this model is a family model and has good capacity, its main purpose is to transport goods. Additional lighting will make it easy to unload and load various items even in the dark. Installing lighting does not require large expenditures from the car owner: it is enough to connect several LED strips powered from the car’s on-board electrical system.

The absence of a cabin filter in a car negatively affects the cleanliness of the incoming air. This problem can be resolved quite easily, especially since the Largus still has a standard air conditioner.

Replacing seats: comfort and ease of travel

Despite the apparent comfort and convenience, the seats in the station wagon leave much to be desired: during long trips, their inconvenient anatomical shape and design begin to have an unpleasant effect on well-being. For this reason, many tuning studios offer a complete replacement of all seats with more comfortable and high-quality analogues with lateral body support.

Car soundproofing

The disadvantage of not only the Lada Largus, but also of many other domestic cars is the poor sound insulation of the interior. You can improve it through tuning. The car owner can carry out such a procedure on his own, but often they turn to specialists at service centers for such services.

Say a word about Largus Cross

The Cross version is the case where changes can be kept to a minimum. If I had a choice between Largus and Largus Cross, I would without a doubt take the second one. And I would recommend this to everyone.

The car initially, if taken in a good configuration, minimizes the need for tuning. Everything I said before applies here.

But in practice, only some of the improvements are really useful in this case. I explain my position. The Cross version initially offers:

• original body kits;
• wheels with a diameter of up to 16 inches with beautiful designs;
• roof rails, regardless of configuration;
• rear parking sensors, regardless of configuration;
• improved suspension struts (with them it’s not so scary to drive off-road);
• modified seats with good lateral support and increased comfort compared to the regular Largus;
• beautiful door cards and panels;
• interesting dashboard along with the dashboard;
• leather steering wheel;
• The standard audio system already has 6 speakers (but I would still install multimedia).

Yes, most car owners don’t need more. The main thing is to initially buy a car with a rich configuration. Then tuning your Largus Cross comes down to a minimum set of modifications.

Don’t forget that AvtoVAZ offers several features for Cross from the factory. Namely:

• tourist roof box for 10 thousand rubles (excellent quality and appearance);
• off-road tires (approximately 3-6 thousand rubles);
• standard tinting (complies with GOST, does not raise questions from the traffic police, costs about 10 thousand rubles).

By paying about 30 thousand extra, you get a car in full combat readiness. This is not an exemplary SUV, but an all-terrain station wagon. But considering the price of the car, its technical characteristics and level of comfort, it completely justifies itself. What do you think, is it worth doing tuning in the case of the Lada Largus and what changes are you ready for?

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Tuning is a technical improvement of the external or internal equipment of a car, including interior parts. Considering the Lada Largus Cross from the point of view of the need to improve comfort or functionality, we can say that this unit is lucky. The all-terrain vehicle is based on the fully equipped version of the Lada Largus and boasts luxury equipment in the basic configuration.

However, this does not mean at all that the new owner will not want to make his own adjustments. Will these be major changes or will they affect only cosmetics, it’s up to you to decide. But you must remember that making changes to the design of the car may require legal registration. In the meantime, let’s figure out how the Lada Largus Cross can be modernized “without consequences” within the framework of Russian legislation.

Is it worth tuning Lada Largus for a sports car?

Lada Largus tires which come from the factory

The Lada Largus is a family car, a conservative and stable car, the expression “angry and cheap” fits it.

This is the first “foreign” model to roll off the Tolyatti assembly line in June 2011, after the cars were produced under license from Fiat.

The newly created VAZ brand has a foreign analogue - Dacia Logan MCV.

Lada Largus is produced in three versions: a passenger station wagon, a station wagon with increased capacity and a cargo van. Moreover, passenger versions can have either five or seven seats.

Therefore, although the line of VAZ models is very often liked to be modified and subjected to aggressive tuning, it makes no sense to turn a new excellent “workhorse” for family trips, traveling with a large group and transporting cargo into a sports model using tuning.

And if you simply install body kit parts and sills on the car, they will indeed provide the car with a sporty look, but can slightly reduce the cross-country ability and spoil the ground clearance. It's up to the car owner to decide.

Ignition switch illumination

Illumination of the ignition switch is a rather convenient “feature” when the car is frequently used at night in poorly or unlit places.

To modify the ignition switch and install the backlight, a minimum of parts are required, and all the work, including the connection, takes about an hour.

After some simple manipulations with the ignition switch, you will not experience any difficulties when using the car in the dark.

To work you need:

• LED of small diameter, for example, 2.5–3 mm;
• resistance 1–1.5 kOhm;
• the wire.

To install the backlight, you need to remove the lock cover. It is removed together with the immobilizer antenna, and then remove the top cover of the casing.

At the second stage, the LED is installed inside the lock housing. To ensure uniform illumination, small slits can be made in the housing, after which the casing is assembled and installed in place. The wires coming from the LED are pulled to the CEBCS unit and connected to the white connector. To connect the wires, you can use gray or white wires - this is a “minus”. For “plus”, either of the two red wires is used.

Connecting to the CEBKS unit allows you to get the lighting to work similar to turning on the interior lamp - it lights up when the Lada Largus is disarmed, when the doors are opened, and goes out either after the doors are closed or after the ignition is turned on.

We extend the car’s equipment, improving and changing the appearance

Tuning is traditionally done either with your own hands or in a car repair shop. New elements can be produced individually, or they can be “serial”, factory-made.

But, for example, a trunk extractor shelf, which is installed at the factory only in the “luxury” version, can be installed on simpler versions of the car if you purchase it additionally.

The same interesting elements are the armrests for Largus passenger seats, which have a box and a retractable part.

And also an armrest for the Lada Largus, which is placed on the driver’s seat, dividing the space between him and the passenger.

When it comes to a new car, you need to weigh your desire to become a Kulibin many times.

Additional lighting of the floor (at the feet of passengers and the driver) and the luggage compartment, which is carried out at the place where the door opens, can be provided by an official VAZ dealer, giving a guarantee.

Returning to the “family” nature of the Lada Largus. Roof rails for the Lada Largus, designed for transporting large equipment and installed on the roof, are extremely popular among car owners who purchased a car for a specific purpose: traveling with their family.

Additionally, you can purchase and install aerodynamic cross members with a specially designed noise-free profile and an anti-vandal key.

A cargo basket on the crossbars may come in handy; it is convenient for transporting bulk or oversized small cargo over long distances.

The appearance of the car is truly changed by such a utilitarian thing as a removable additional luggage compartment, in other words, a roof box

Lada Largus car boxes differ in their load capacity, shape, size and volume. This device for cargo transportation is indispensable in adverse weather.

The list of accessories for road transport can be completed with a rack for transporting bicycles for Largus and a tow bar.

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Chip tuning of Lada Largus car

This practice is quite common and most owners use it successfully. The essence of the transformation is as follows: by changing the settings of the electronic unit, we achieve adjustments to the characteristics of the motor. With proper calibration of certain parameters, you can get a very decent result, after which the car will drive noticeably more vigorously.

Chip tuning is performed by specialized workshops. They reprogram the standard firmware version to another one. Depending on the needs of the owner, you can install a program that will provide the motor with a specific set of modified characteristics. So using the firmware you can achieve the following results:

• reducing fuel consumption;
• reduction of exhaust toxicity;
• increasing acceleration dynamics.

Carrying out this procedure with your own hands is undesirable even for an experienced owner, since it can lead to a lot of side effects. Here you should entrust your car to professionals. If the modification is carried out efficiently, then the owner will say goodbye to a sum of approximately 4-10 thousand rubles, which is not a catastrophic waste.

As a result of chipping, the characteristics of the motor change, however, by an insignificant amount.

Automatic door locking when a certain speed is reached

It is worth noting that this function is available in many additionally installed alarms, however, Lada Largus owners can activate it themselves, using only the standard car system.
To activate the automatic door locking function, minimal intervention in the standard wiring of the car is required, as well as the presence of a special adapter for connecting the UCH (central electronic switching unit in the cabin) to the computer and special software.

Automatic door locking while driving is very convenient

So, at the first stage, you need to send a signal from the speed sensor to the UCH. To do this, connect a wire from pin 22 of the left connector of the instrument cluster to pin 6 of the brown insert on the black UCH connector. Using this wire, when a +12V control signal is applied to it, when the speed determined in the next step is reached, the doors will be locked.

Now it is necessary to determine the speed threshold, upon reaching which the locking will occur.

To do this, connect a computer or laptop using an adapter to the diagnostic connector and in the running program (for example, DDT2000), the door locking function is enabled, and the speed threshold is set.

The feature is now enabled, but not yet activated.

To activate the function in Lada Largus, you need to press the lock button located on the instrument panel and wait for a sound notification (about 5 seconds), which indicates successful activation. To turn off the automatic locking of the locks, you must perform this operation again by pressing, on the contrary, the unlock button.

Mechanical conversions

If the owner is interested in global improvements to the unit, then he should resort to the mechanical upgrade option. Such a modification can significantly improve the characteristics, and this is a “plus” of 10-40% over the standard parameters.

This transformation is carried out by replacing some parts in the unit. As a rule, the following components are subject to modification:

• fuel supply system;
• elements of the gas distribution mechanism;
• injection components;
• parts of the cylinder-piston group and the block head.

Here we recommend taking into account an important aspect: components should be replaced only with analogues that are structurally compatible with this unit. Otherwise, there is a risk of motor damage.

Fan replacement

If the stove fan stops working, or it makes strange sounds, then it is necessary to dismantle it, clean it or replace it. However, you should not rush to replace it; first you need to make sure that the brushes of the mechanism are intact, in which case replacement will not be required. Getting to this part is not so easy, but for cars with the Lada “tenth” family design, there is a time-tested reliable way to get to the fan:

1. Release the right side of the instrument panel by unscrewing the eight screws, then the panel must be lifted.
2. Afterwards it is necessary to remove the standard sound insulation of the engine shield.
3. Next, you will need to take a position in the cabin so that your shoulders rest on the mat; this is the easiest way to reach the fan.

Removing the fan is quite simple. All you need is the necessary tools and a little time. By unscrewing the three screws of the casing cover and removing the frame of the radiator pipe seal, you can remove the device. But before changing a part, you need to determine whether it works or not.

After all, it often happens that a dismantled fan spins and functions normally, but as soon as it is put back in place, it immediately ceases to fulfill its direct duties. The reason for this is most often accumulated small particles that prevent normal contact in the mechanism.

Largus interior tuning

Interior tuning here has the goal of the event, which comes down to improving the interior not only from an aesthetic, but also from a functional perspective. The following areas of activity are available to each owner:

• replacing covers with more modern models or installing new seats instead of standard seats;
• covering interior panels with new materials (leather, Alcantara, etc.);
• replacing the steering wheel with a sports-style analogue is also a kind of tuning of the interior;
• installation of more aesthetic regulators, switches, overlays, lighting sources, including additional ones (for example, for legs);
• armrest installation;
• replacing door handles with analogues and installing backlighting;
• soundproofing of the cabin space.

Such interior tuning should be done carefully and slowly, which will allow, upon completion of all manipulations, to acquire a stylish and beautiful interior, also made with high quality.

Interior improvements — Lada Largus, 1.6 l., 2013 on DRIVE2

Ever since I bought the car, I have had a desire to do interior tuning. Body tuning is practically not interesting to me. But the inner world, my personal space behind the wheel, that’s what I love. I do it only using original spare parts from our RENO brethren, in order to exclude collective farm tuning. I emphasize that I want to achieve not luxury, but harmony of colors and decorative elements, without drawing attention to details. So that people unfamiliar with our car would think that everything is as it should be. In general, I decided to remove all silver-painted plastic from the interior. I didn’t do it quickly, without fanaticism. First, I replaced the rims of the deflectors with chrome, then I installed the climate control handles from a Duster, then the interior handles from luxury Dusters. This was the easiest thing to do. And now it's time for the dashboard and door inserts. Here's what we managed to do. 1. I removed the silver from the dashboard (in front of the steering wheel), I removed it by purchasing a used Renault tidy. I disassembled my device, pulled out the frame,