Especificaciones y análisis del LADA Kalina
Power
90HP
Torque
127Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
13s
Top Speed
165km/h
Weight
1173kg
Price
8,801€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
260 L
50 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the LADA Kalina 5p · 90 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2008 LADA Kalina is not just a car; it's a statement of principles. In a world obsessed with the superfluous, this Russian vehicle reminds us of the beauty of simplicity, offering honest and unpretentious mobility, a haven of pure functionality that connects you with the essence of driving.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Kalina is an authentic and direct experience. Its 90 horsepower doesn't aim to break records, but to move you with competence and a mechanical honesty that is felt in every shift of its 5-speed manual gearbox. The suspension, designed to last, transmits the road without filters, reminding you that driving is a conversation between you, the machine, and the asphalt. It's a feeling of total control, without assists that isolate you from the experience.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the LADA Kalina shuns passing fads. Its forms are functional, dictated by the need to offer a generous interior space in a compact 5-door body. There are no pretentious lines or unnecessary ornaments. It is a sincere, almost humble design that prioritizes practicality and visibility over aesthetics, creating a familiar and robust silhouette that inspires confidence.
Technology and features
The technology in the Kalina is what you need, no more, no less. Forget about touch screens and complex infotainment systems. Here, technology serves reliability: a proven indirect injection, power-assisted steering to facilitate maneuvers, and a clear and legible instrument panel. It's the philosophy that what isn't there can't break, a hymn to durability in the digital age.
Competition
In its time, the Kalina faced giants of the economy segment like the Dacia Sandero, which played with similar cards of simplicity and a tight price. It also competed with the most basic versions of models like the Fiat Panda or the Chevrolet Aveo, cars that, while they might have offered a more modern design, rarely matched the robustness and mechanical simplicity of this Russian fighter.
Conclusion
The LADA Kalina 5-door is much more than a cheap car; it is a smart choice for those who value substance over appearance. It is the faithful companion that will never let you down, a vehicle built to last and to fulfill its main mission: to get you to your destination safely and economically. It represents a down-to-earth way of understanding life and motoring, a gem of pragmatic engineering.