It is clear that any new car upon entering the market begins from time to time to "please" with all sorts of surprises. It is not for nothing that manufacturers modify “raw” cars right at the height of sales. But the situation is different - the Togliatti auto giant has never been distinguished by high-quality assembly and a long service life of its products, so it makes no sense to find fault with them, in general. If it weren’t for a high-profile novelty, but not anyhow, but the first “crossover” in the history of the domestic brand (read – a hatchback), which the Volga residents presented so pathetically and beautifully that they didn’t want to look at foreign cars. But did he reach their level?

SCREAMING SMALL

In order to understand what it is worth preparing for when purchasing an XRAY, we talked with the owners of these machines on the XrayClub.ru profile forum. Tellingly, the “ladies” are mostly cars, although some operational moments still cause dissatisfaction. For example, “crickets” and extraneous sounds in the cabin: most often the creak in the glove compartment, on the left side of the dashboard and in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe driver's door worries. The reasons lie in poorly fixed plastic panels. After strengthening them, everything falls into place, and the sounds disappear.

RIDE ON THE WAVES

A lot of claims from the drivers of "Xrey" arises to the rear pillars. On the unevenness of the roadway, the car jumps like a frog - passengers of the second row feel especially uncomfortable, who risk inadvertently getting rid of recently eaten food and leaving dents in the ceiling. In addition, on the transverse waves of asphalt, the car has to be constantly caught by taxiing. The way out of the situation is found by replacing the standard gas racks with oil ones.

WE NEED A TOP UP

No less critical in some cases is the need to add oil to the engine. For some, for 1000 km of run, it eats up almost all the lubricant, while others are topped up after every thousand from 400 to 600 grams of liquid. And regardless of the engine installed on the car. However, there are those who do not face such a problem at all. Dealers, on the fact of the appeal, get off with standard phrases: they say, it should be so, and the “oil burner” is just a consequence of the engine running in.

howl wolf

If you are considering buying an Xray with a manual, then get ready for the fact that, among other things, it will remind you of itself with an unpleasant howl. This happens when starting from a standstill and at the moment of switching from first gear to second, until the engine speed reaches the two thousandth mark. Apparently, this sore will remain ineradicable for the VAZ people. And the owners also scold the twitching of the gearbox when driving with a cold engine. True, owners of cars with a mileage of more than 15,000 km assure that jerks and howls will disappear over time.

WE DO NOT SMALL

Among other features of the car, it is worth highlighting a squeak in the steering rack when entering a turn, glare from the front panel on the windshield and too small mudguards that perform nothing more than a decorative function. In addition, the floor is covered with non-rubberized carpet: rain-snow-dirt - and

➖ Noise isolation
➖ Jerky "robot" AMT
➖ Track sensitive

pros

➕ Manageability
➕ Good cross
➕ Roomy trunk

All the shortcomings of the Lada X Ray 2018-2019 in a new body were identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Lada XRAY 1.8 and 1.6 with mechanics and AMT robot can be found in the stories below.

Reviews

Video review

The robot box is not the best option, I used to have a machine gun. On the rise, if it stops, the XRAY goes back, I turn on the handbrake all the time on the rise and move off the handbrake, otherwise I'm afraid to roll back and drive into the car behind me. At first, the car shook and jerked at low speed - I had a shock, but now it twitches very rarely.

Elina Volkova, review of the new Lada X Ray 1.8 with the 2016 AMT robot

In fact, Lada Khrey is a passenger car with high ground clearance. I read somewhere about a very narrow pedal assembly, but for my size 43 feet it is quite sufficient. The gas pedal is located just below the brake pedal, sometimes the boot welt can cling to it, but in order to press both of them at once (as someone wrote), you need to wear felt boots.

I like the transformation of the X Ray interior, it’s convenient that you can simply lower the back of the rear seat without lifting the sofa. The platform is not perfectly flat, but it is acceptable for carrying additional luggage.

The driving position is comfortable. The chair was raised to the maximum height in order to see the hood, this habit was transferred from the Six, where I put a special pillow under the fifth point. The ergonomics of the controls are acceptable. Notes include the device side mirrors. More precisely, these are the features that must be taken into account. The mirrors are slightly smaller than those of the Niva, but the view in them is large, because. they are slightly convex.

The 1.8 engine is much quieter than the Niva. And in general, the cabin is quiet when driving. The motor pulls: in 5th gear on a flat road, you can overtake at speeds from 80 to 100 km / h without switching lower. In general, as I already wrote, acceleration is much faster than on the Niva. At the same time, there are no hysterical howls of the transmission.

Nikolai Shishkin, review of Lada X-Ray 1.8 with mechanics in 2017

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At the moment, I am satisfied with everything except the AMT robot — I went to it on the machine. When switching from first to second, the motor spins up to frantic speed - it's a pity for the engine. Further, at high speeds, the robot gets confused, thinks for a long time. When driving in traffic jams, you release the gas, and the car starts to twitch. I found a way out - I turn on neutral and calmly roll up to the front car or stop line. With slight slopes when starting off, the rollback system does not work - it strains.

My expansion tank blew. I called the salon where I bought the car, they told me - sign up for repairs, one by one. Wait a week, then the question is, how long will the repair itself take? You also have to pay for the tow truck yourself, and AvtoVAZ itself is responsible for returning the money. The question is, when will the money be returned? And will they return at all?
In general, I decided to change the tank myself. I asked for a tank, antifreeze - they gave everything without problems, they said that they knew about the problem. One nut, two clamps, 10 minutes of time - the problem is solved.

Nikolai Safronov, drives a Lada X Ray 1.8 (122 hp) on a 2016 robot

For me personally, the appearance of the Lada X-RAY is something new and fresh, it turned out to be quite individual, it looks much more interesting live than in the photo. I rate the quality of body painting and assembly 4+ out of 5.

In the cabin, oak plastic is everywhere, but it looks good enough, as long as nothing creaks, does not rattle, it is easy to clean. The trunk is average, but with the seats folded down, it is quite roomy.

The radio tape recorder is simple and convenient — I immediately figured everything out. The air conditioning works well, the stove is not noisy. In heavy rain from fogging, you can’t cope without a conder.
Gearbox mechanics works well - no crunches and whistles.

The 1.6 engine is quite frisky. In terms of noise in the cabin, the X-ray is the quietest of all my former cars. I really like that the engine is chain. Everything is neat under the hood, I have already traveled through puddles and mud, cleanliness under the hood!

Review about the new Lada XRAY 1.6 manual transmission 2017

The landing is very comfortable ... In any case, I sit down with my 180 * 95 as I used to - walking and not falling into the opening ... Driver's seat lift with a large stroke: you sit high - you see far away, visibility is excellent.

The suspension also pleases - the machine seems to be the standard of controllability and clarity, no matter what kind of coating under the wheels. It is clear that it is too early to talk about this, but no squeaks and knocks during the passage, even ours after the winter road surprises.

In general, the sound insulation in the car is at the level - I can’t hear the engine, so much so that I have to peer into the tidy to understand whether I drowned it out or not. The armrest on the right is missing. It is bad that at least a couple of readings can not be displayed on the on-board computer at the same time. Only sequential enumeration - and the list is long. The back of the passenger seat cannot be folded forward, which limits the transportation of long items.

Alexey Mashtakov, review of Lada X Ray 1.8 (122 hp) AMT 2016

Finally my dream came true, and I became the owner of this car. In my review, I will try to convey to potential buyers of this brand of car all the pros and cons of Lada X Ray.

So, I made the purchase in the city of Yaroslavl on May 27, 2016. In the car dealership, as a gift, they installed the Sherkhan alarm for me. At the time of the transaction, there was a slight strain in the cabin with the availability of the necessary configuration of the car, so I had to take it with the existing additional ones:

• Anti-noise;
• Anti-corrosion system of hidden cavities;
• Protective grid of a radiator;
• Multimedia system with rear view camera and parking sensors
• Heated windshield
• Climate control

All these items plus, directly, the car itself cost me a lot of 730,000 rubles. But what can you do?

Car owner reviews

Due to the fact that this is my only and very first car, I assessed the positive and negative aspects clearly, referring to my own observations and feelings. Therefore, if, that - do not judge strictly). You may have to deal with some nuances for a longer time, but for now, read what is.

pros

1. The steering wheel is smooth and precise, driving a car is a pleasure. With the gearbox had, at first, a little tight. The thing is that he learned to drive on a different plan of the car. But it didn't make big difficulties, it took a couple of days to get used to the new mechanical box.
2. Crickets have not yet found, squeaks have not heard. Calm and quiet;
3. It is better to immediately purchase a lid with a lock on the neck of the tank, since the native one does not close;
4. Excellent parking sensors, equipped with a high-quality rear view camera;
5. The entire multimedia system works efficiently and without failures. Navigation is perfect. Clear speaker sound, it is very pleasant to listen to your favorite music. Regarding the power of the audio system, it is average. Although I don’t need more, if I want to listen to loud music and dance, I’ll go to a nightclub;
6. As for me, comfortable chairs, but my wife complains about insufficient lateral and back support. I did not notice any particular shortcomings;
7. The interior is large, roomy and comfortable, especially for the driver and front passenger, but the rear will be a little less comfortable (this is purely my opinion);
8. The clearance of the fret x ray pleased, it is equal to 195 cm “I sit high, I look far away”;
9. The engine runs almost silently, and after warming up it is not audible at all. A high level of noise isolation allows you to clearly hear the interlocutor, while not raising your voice;
10. I was pleased with the rain sensor, it works on time and clearly. Wipers do not hold together, go smoothly on the glass;
11. The handlebar design is comfortable, not too thin and not too thick, just right;
12. The handles are comfortable and made for a natural grip;
13. Oak plastic looks quite organic, which is good news;
14. The engine is powerful, and thanks to the short gearbox it has excellent acceleration;
15. On rough roads, a high-quality suspension helps out well, thanks to which maximum smoothness of movement is ensured;
16. Standard auto-lock doors while driving;
17. Plenty of space to carry personal items, a roomy glove compartment, a niche under the passenger seat, plus a small one;
18. The presence of a recoil system makes it possible to comfortably climb any hill.

Cons and disadvantages:

1. The price “bite” a little, if the cost were at least 50 thousand lower, sales of domestic AvtoVAZ would have jumped at least twice;
2. On a rough road, a barely audible tapping of the steering rack is heard and there is a noticeable return to the steering wheel. Therefore, on especially dangerous sections of the road, I hold the steering wheel with both hands, because it seems that it is about to jump out. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height, it would be great to have a departure;
3. The upholstery of the floor is made of low-quality carpet, so I had to purchase rubber mats separately;
4. The traction control system does not turn off, and immediately there is a problem of movement on off-road areas (mud, sand, swamp, etc.);
5. I did not find a coolant temperature indicator on the instrument panel;
6. Cigarette lighter opening covers mobile device stand;
7. Very fragile rear boot floor, so you need to be careful and careful to avoid breakage;
8. The stores do not have a wide selection of car components (rugs, seat covers, etc.);
9. The seat belt unfastens slowly, you have to help him drive back;
10. Wipers cannot be brushed off once. On previous machines, such an opportunity was, here it is very lacking;
11. There is no automatic window up/down. In a car with a complete set of Top, such things should have been installed;
12. Not enough legroom for rear passengers

From AvtoVAZ this car model got the assembly and logo. All other parts and accessories from Renault, Nissan. The glasses belong to the Turks, well, you get the idea.

Having traveled a certain number of kilometers, I was generally satisfied, the movements are smooth, silent. The only thing I didn't like was that it takes a bit of patience to engage reverse gear. For 100 km it is worth getting 9.7 liters of gasoline.

Oh yes, I forgot, the glove box cooling tube was covered (although this problem is inherent in almost all cars). I hope my review will be truly useful to those who plan to purchase this car model.

Firstly, the “crossover”, as the Volzhans themselves called it, has nothing to do with crossovers. Consumers never saw the four-wheel drive promised by AVTOVAZ, and the ground clearance of 195 mm can be called enviable with a big stretch - for real SUVs, it starts at 200 mm.

But what can I say, if only a couple of months ago the Tolttinians had the function of disabling the traction control system and the stabilization system. In other words, the Xray is the most ordinary passenger car, a B-class hatchback, only a little higher. So it seems that the Volzhans failed to outwit consumers with reports of the appearance of the first crossover in the history of the domestic auto giant.

Secondly, already in the first months of operation, the owners of the novelty began to encounter - and talk about it on the Web - with various small, but annoying ones, which probably cooled the desire to get a car from some potential buyers. Well, who likes "crickets" and extraneous sounds in the cabin of a new car due to poorly fixed plastic panels?

About excessively consumed oil in some cases, it is better not to remember the squeak in the steering rack. A clearly negative role was also played by the thoughtful “robot”, which does not allow the rather powerful 122-horsepower engine to fully reveal its potential. In the latter case, Togliatti, however, corrected themselves. They just “married” the engine with an adequate five-speed “mechanics” from Renault a bit late - towards the end of 2016.

But the main problem in terms of market prospects, of course, was its price. Despite all the shortcomings, to some extent characteristic of almost all new cars, the car was quite a success, but ... Why put a price tag on it that exceeds the price of the "donor" - Renault Sandero Stepway? Moreover, the latter has proven itself well: it rides with dignity and is not whimsical in operation, even if it looks less modern and is poorer equipped than the Xrey. In addition, although formally, it is a foreign car.

However, it is not for us to judge the marketing games in the AVTOVAZ-Renault-Nissan alliance, but the fact remains. The most "smart" configuration of the "Stepway" with a manual gearbox and a 113 hp engine. costs 755,990 rubles, while for a 122-horsepower engine and “mechanics” it will force the buyer to fork out for 773,900 “wooden”. The difference of almost 20,000 for a rear-view camera, rain and light sensors seems to be justified, but it looks defiant for a product of the domestic auto industry.

With the “two-pedal” versions, the situation is even more interesting: for the notorious “X-ray” “robot”, coupled with the “luxury” options, you will have to pay at least 798,900 rubles. "Sandero" with a traditional and indestructible hydromechanical "automatic", albeit in a company with a less powerful 102-horsepower engine, will cost 785,990. A curious policy, you must agree.