Lada XRAY
The Lada XRAY is a series of concept cars by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ. It was presented in August 2012 during the Moscow International Automobile Salon. It is designed by Steve Mattin.[1] Lada XRAY Concept 2 debuted in August 2014.
Lada XRAY Concept
| Lada XRAY | |
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| Manufacturer | AvtoVAZ |
| Production | 2012 (concept car) |
| Designer | Steve Mattin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | crossover |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,200 mm (165.4 in) |
Overview
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The prototype was produced by Vercarmodel Saro in Italy,[2] at a cost of $1,000,000.[3] The crossover receives an equally edgy styling complete with a leather coated seating arrangement, along with a futuristic dashboard and infotainment system.[4] It has a stylish exterior, featuring a pair of long and thin headlights. The front grille looks almost like an “X” when you look at it.
As it sits, the Xray is still in concept form, but it is possible that we could see the new design style in the lineup (BM-Hatch, B-Cross and LADA B), which will be carried out in the years 2015-2016 as early as 2015.[5] AvtoVaz gave no details of SUV’s powertrain. AutoVAZ hopes that Mattin's expertise will bring the brand to the forefront of the Russian market beginning with their all-new concept.
The name has two meanings: as an X-Ray (a form of electromagnetic radiation) and as an abbreviation (X - crossover class, Recreation, Activity, Youth).[6]
Reaction
According to Justin Cupler of TopSpeed, Lada kept its Lada XRAY SUV under "such tight lock and key that it took all of us aback when it was debuted at the Moscow Motor Show".[7] And it was mentioned that Lada XRAY’s cabin also continues the progressive design of the exterior.[8]
Lada XRAY Concept 2
| Lada XRAY Concept 2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AvtoVAZ |
| Designer | Steve Mattin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | crossover |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Dacia Sandero |
Lada XRAY Concept 2 debuted in August 2014 during Moscow International Automobile Salon. The car based on Dacia Sandero hatchback but it has original design. Lada XRAY will go into production in October 2015.[9]
See also
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References
- ↑ "British car designer Steve Mattin has put the brakes on Lada jokes". Daily Telegraph. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ↑ Vercarmodel Saro
- ↑ Lada XRAY
- ↑ Lada XRAY
- ↑ "АвтоВАЗ" выпустит три новые модели в 2015-2016 годах // Автовести - Вести.ру, 19 октября 2012
- ↑ Рентгеновский луч надежды
- ↑ 2012 Lada Xray Concept
- ↑ Lada XRAY concept: Russia’s Evoque debuts in Moscow
- ↑ "Production of Lada XRAY hatchback will begin in October 2015". Wroom.ru. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
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