Post-communism, the Togliatti factory had its struggles but got back on its feet. They launched the 110 in ’96 and the Kalina in ’06.
The Kalina’s design? Let’s just say a few teams didn’t talk to each other! Rounded shape, mismatched headlights.
Inside, the headlight controls sat to the left of the steering wheel, German-inspired. But unlike them, the Kalina had seven air vents—Russian engineers know their winters! ❄️
Under the hood, a simple 1.6L engine from the Lada 110, delivering 80 hp with a 5-speed gearbox. The motto? “Keep it simple, Ivan.” 🚗💥
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