"Lada Granta" sedan: specifications and owners reviews

"Lada Granta" (sedan) - this is the name of a budget front-wheel drive car, which was developed by the Volga Automobile Plant. The model Lada Kalina was taken as a basis . In 2011, mass production started, and this machine was sold at the end of December 2011.

About testing and starting sales

First of all I would like to note that in the line of AvtoVAZ cars this model became a full-fledged replacement for the "classics" - that is, for the Samara family. If to compare with the more compact "Kalina", which is a typical copy of the B-class, then "Lada Granta" - a sedan that belongs to the C-class (if you take into account the dimensions).

It is also interesting that the queue for the purchase of this machine, when it was just beginning to be offered to potential buyers, stretched to February-March 2012, considering that sales started in May 2011.

Not everyone knows that Vladimir Putin took part in the tests of this model in 2011. The machine was specially prepared for the test. But it was wound up only with the fifth time. The Prime Minister (whom Putin was at that time) said that he simply did not know about the existence of an "electronic gas pedal" in this car. After the test, he assured that "Lada Granta" - a sedan, which will soon become a "people's car."

What is interesting to know

Not everyone knows that the Lada Granta is a sedan, which is the first car of AvtoVAZ, to which the automatic transmission is installed on the production line serially. Indeed, this model is equipped with a four-speed "automatic", which is produced by the Japanese company Jatco. His company developed on the basis of the model JF414E. This gearbox has been produced in Japan for a long time - since the late eighties. Strictly speaking, even despite such a "solid" age, the checkpoint serves correctly. Moreover, the new model of "Lada" received a special, modern modification. It, by the way, is installed on certain Nissan models. For example, for Note cars.

Autosport

"Lada Granta" (sedan) reviews are mostly positive. Not surprisingly, this car is constantly involved in various races. For example, in the Russian RRC Championship. True, for races, special "Grants" are used, specially prepared for this. They are structurally close to the models of the Lada Granta Cup. In this racing series involved cars, under the hood of which a 235-horsepower motor is installed.

And on specially prepared versions of "Grants" the Lada team takes part in the World Championship in highway and ring races. The best result is the fifth place taken by James Thompson. And in 2014, October 5, in the ninth stage of the WTCC race (which was held in Beijing), this model for the first time in history finished first. Then the pilot was Robert Huff.

Dimensions

"Lada Granta" - sedan, reviews about which contain many positive comments. Many people compare it with its predecessor - with "Kalina". Well, if we talk about dimensions, then in this plan, "Grant" turned out to be bigger. Strictly speaking, it is for this reason that it is often classed as C. So, the body length is 4260 millimeters. The width of the machine is 1700 mm. The length of the wheelbase is 2476 millimeters. In height, this model reaches one and a half meters. The equipped weight of this machine is 1115 kilograms. Clearance (ground clearance) is 160 mm, which is a good indicator - especially for Russian roads, for which, strictly speaking, this model was created.

On the exterior and interior

It is worth a couple of words to say and about what looks like "Lada Granta" (sedan). Honestly speaking, the characteristics concerning the exterior are not impressive. Particularly attractive it can not be called. Many believe that the design is completely "stuck in the past." Although the official representatives of the company assure that the prime cost was reduced due to the use of the latest computer technologies.

But, in general, the machine does not cause horror. But as the chief designer, it was decided to invite Steve Mattin to help correct the flaws, which many were not shy to state in their comments.

And what was the "Lada Granta" from within? The sedan performance in this regard is much more impressive. The car was quite aesthetic and ergonomic. A lot of inside the space, which is organized fairly competently. In this regard, Grant can be called more attractive than the same "Kalina". By the way, the capacity of the trunk is much larger - 480 liters. It is worth remembering that the "Kalina" this figure is much smaller - by as much as 80 liters.

Interestingly, for the car was specially designed about 400 unique elements. True, most of them were bought from foreign manufacturers, but this, maybe, even for the better.

Technical characteristics of "Lada Granta"

The sedan is offered to potential buyers with two variants of petrol power units. Each of the engines has the same working volume - 1.6 liters. In addition, both motors are equipped with distributed fuel injection. Even in this car there is an electronic fuel management system that meets the established Euro-4 standards. However, they have completely different timing mechanisms and piston-piston groups. What is the difference? The "younger" engine has an 8-valve timing (type SOHC), and its maximum power is 87 horsepower.

The "older" engine looks more optimistic. It is equipped with a 16-valve timing engine, and its power reaches 106 horsepower. Torque moments, as can be assumed, also differ - they are 140 and 148 Nm respectively.

It should be noted that the feedback of "Lada Grant 2014" (sedan) in terms of performance is positive. Owners say that each of the motors behaves very confidently in the conditions of a typical Russian winter and it is started, one can say, from a half-turn. In principle, this is not surprising, since the car was created in Russia, and it is logical to assume that the developers made it so that it could cope with our weather conditions.

All models are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. But, as already mentioned above, for the "top" engine, the developers envisaged a 4-speed "automatic". And, in addition, there is also "robotic mechanics".

Suspension and braking system

These nuances are also important to consider, telling what the technical characteristics of "Lada Grant" (sedan) have. In this model, the suspension is exactly the same as that of the "Kalina". That's just over it worked well and released into the light has already been modernized. The independent McPherson is in front, and the semi-independent suspension is at the rear.

A few words worth mentioning about the braking system - also an important nuance. But the brakes at "Grants" are the most ordinary and simple. The front part of the car is equipped with disk mechanisms, the rear part is equipped with a drum mechanism. True, some faults in the braking system were detected in the production, so a rather decent number of copies of the model had to be withdrawn.

Cost and complete sets

So, in which cases are we currently offered this car? The "Lada Granta" (sedan) equipment is as follows. The first one is "Standard". It is available only with 87-horsepower engine, 13-inch stamped discs, fabric interior, audiopreparation, airbag, hydraulic headlight corrector, immobilizer and other uncomplicated equipment. The second is Lada Grant sedan Norma. To all available is added air conditioning, electronic glass lifts, air filter in the cabin, adjustable steering wheel, 14-inch wheels and headrests. Plus - the electric drive of the lock of a luggage cover and the central lock.

And, finally, the performance of "Lux". All of the above is added to the front passenger airbag, belts, BAS and ABS systems, air conditioning, cast 15-inch wheels, fog lights, multimedia system and heated front seats.

The "standard" version costs about 311,600 rubles, "Norma" - 343,000 rubles. For the "Suite" will have to give at least 441 600 rubles. Well, in general, the prices are low - and it pleases.