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OREANDA-NEWS. In the nearest future the list of complete sets of LADA XRAY can be extended by a new version, in which the engine 1.8-liter is aggregated by the manual transmission.

According to the portal "Kolesa.ru", at AVTOVAZ there were assembled four "pilot" cars in the assembly line, which are intended for validation tests. All design documentation is issued and the technological documentation is under development. It was started the preparation for the launch of the main line and the beginning of the assembly of pre-production samples.

The engine 21179 with volume of 1.8 liters and the capacity of 122 hp debuted at LADA XRAY. Currently, it is offered only an automated transmission - "robot". Also the list of powertrains includes 106-strong 16-valve 1.6 liter, paired with 5-speed manual. Hatchback can be equipped with Nissan H4M 110 hp and "mechanics", but this bundle is only available for XRAY in limited edition 50 Anniversary, prepared in honor of the 50th anniversary of AvtoVAZ.

In addition, AvtoVAZ is working on adapting the 122-strong engine for LADA Vesta. It is worth noting that the list of transmissions for the sedan will include the manual transmission of its own design, which will replace the French JR.