"Lada Granta" (VAZ-2190) - a model of a people's car

The Renault-Nissan concern acquired shares in the Russian company in 2000. This event contributed to dramatic changes in the domestic automobile industry. Reforms began to be carried out, the purpose of which was to reduce production costs as much as possible. This promised car enthusiasts the release of fairly cheap cars. A striking example was the VAZ-2190 model. Subsequently the name was changed to Lada Granta.

During development, we saved on everything. And as a result, the manufacturer promised that the new model will cost from 200 thousand rubles. This significantly expanded the consumer market. Of course, such a publicity stunt applied only to the basic configuration. We'll tell you what it offered a little later.

AvtoVAZ kept its promise, and when the first copies of the VAZ-2190 left the container, the price did not exceed 230 thousand rubles.

Birth of Lada Granta

At the development stage, Lada Granta had the working name Low cost, which meant “low price”. The Kalina platform was taken as the basis. Since this model did not achieve sales targets, there was a lot of unused equipment that was purchased for its assembly. This decision made it possible to make maximum use of everything that was already in the warehouse. And this, as a result, significantly reduced costs and development time. Thanks to this, the Lada Granta (VAZ-2190) appeared in less than 2 years. The prospects for such rapid development made it possible to save about 30%, which influenced the price formation.

However, the savings didn't stop there. In technological terms, everything was also reduced to a minimum. If we compare some car parts, then in the VAZ-2190 their number was reduced three times or more. The door decoration became very simple, with virtually no decorative elements, there were no electronics on the instrument panel, and the front bumper had the most primitive appearance. The predecessor to this decision was the experience with Renault Logan, which, in turn, ousted the domestic brand from the Russian market.

With the arrival of foreigners in our auto industry, so-called “dummies” appeared. What does this mean? The new brand in its basic version is a combination of chassis, engine and body. This is where the configuration elements end. This is exactly the “Grant” (VAZ-2190) that was at a promotional price. To the surprise of drivers, even simple mirrors and glass were installed here. And such elements as power steering, multimedia, airbags and other equipment could be purchased for an additional fee.

Advantages of the VAZ-2190

Despite the fact that the Lada Granta has retained certain shortcomings of its predecessor, the Lada Kalina, it also has its own advantages. We can say that the domestic automaker did a great job:

The minimum cost of a Lada Granta from the official manufacturer today is 400 thousand rubles.

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Interesting stories from Lada Granta

There were several interesting stories associated with Granta. The first is choosing a name. An advertising ploy was invented, the purpose of which was to bring the car as close as possible to the people. Thanks to the slogan “The people's car - the people's name,” it was possible to attract the attention of people of different incomes. A competition was held, in which a resident of Krasnoyarsk became the winner. The prize is a new Lada Kalina. Even here, the company ended up winning by presenting an unpopular model.

Another story that happened during testing of the VAZ-2190 car gave great interest to this model. The debut took place with the participation of the President of the Russian Federation. Putin personally wanted to arrange a test drive, but the manufacturers forgot to warn about the features of the gas pedal. In the pre-production version, an electronic version was installed. As a result, it was possible to start the car only on the fifth try. After this, people's opinions were divided; many considered this an imperfection and an indicator of poor quality of domestic products. However, the interest and attention of the masses was still attracted to Grant, and this is exactly what the manufacturer needed.

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External characteristics

The exterior of the car leaves much to be desired. It looks quite dull and simple. To develop it, the designers used a computer program, which, it is worth noting, was outdated. The resulting layout was so bad that the company had to invite British specialist Steve Mattin to the position of chief designer.

"Lada Granta" (VAZ-2190) is a B-class sedan, however, due to its increased dimensions, it is often classified as a "C" category. The weight of the car is slightly more than one ton, the ground clearance is 160 mm. Dimensions: 4260x1700x1500 mm. The wheelbase parameters did not exceed 2500 mm.

Interior

Compared to the exterior, the interior looks much more presentable. However, aesthetic and ergonomic qualities are inferior to even the cheapest Chinese cars. What can please the owner of Granta? First of all, there is a spacious trunk, like for a sedan. Its volume is 480 l. When compared with Kalina, the superiority was 80 units. Another advantage of the cabin is the sufficient amount of free space. As for the remaining elements, their use is reduced to a minimum.

Engines

The VAZ-2190 is equipped with only two types of gasoline units. They have the same volume, but differ in the technical characteristics of the timing belt and piston group. 1.6 engines comply with Euro-4 standards. The eight-valve engine develops a power of 87 hp. s., and sixteen - 106 liters. With. Both engines are equipped with electrically controlled distributor injection.

It was noticed by the owners of Lada Granta that in winter the engines start with a half turn, and this characterizes them on the positive side. The 8-valve unit is equipped with a manual transmission (5 stages), and the 16-valve unit is equipped with a Jatco automatic transmission (4 stages).

Technical characteristics of the VAZ-2190

The front suspension of the car is equipped with a stabilizer bar and an increased castor. An electric power steering with a gear ratio of 3:1 was developed especially for the Lada Granta, which increased the information content of control and made it more convenient. The top-end configuration of the VAZ-2190 is equipped with an ABS system from the German concern Bosch.

The range of power units is represented by 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines of varying power:

In April 2012, the range of power units was expanded: a 1.6-liter engine with 120 horsepower, equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, was added.

In addition to a wide range of power plants, the VAZ-2190 is equipped with an original external body kit and rigid suspension. As well as front sports seats with lateral support.

Car enthusiasts who consider the offered engines to be not very dynamic often turn to specialists to carry out tuning of the VAZ-2190.

Equipment

Like other VAZ cars, the Lada Granta is available in three options:

1. The standard provides stamped wheels, special connectors for audio equipment, seat belts with an indicator, an airbag for the driver, and an immobilizer. Price from 300 thousand rubles.
2. Norma will be pleased with air conditioning, partial power accessories, in particular, electric front windows, central locking and tailgate drive, power steering, and rear seat headrests. Cost - from 350 thousand rubles.
3. Luxury - two airbags, multimedia systems, heated seats, climate control, as well as BAS and ABS. You will be pleased with the electric mirrors and automatic windows. For such a package you will have to pay at least 450 thousand rubles.

Salon and luggage compartment

There is enough space in the cabin to comfortably accommodate four passengers. The seats are too soft, which is why during long trips there is a risk of feeling all the internal fastenings first hand. There are no rear seat head restraints or lumbar support. The luggage compartment volume is quite good - 480 liters; an additional advantage is the presence of a large number of different pockets. You can increase the already huge trunk by folding the rear seats.