Lada Granta owner forum do-it-yourself modification

How to improve the motor and accelerator assembly?

Here chip tuning should come to the fore. The basic setting assumes that the electronic control module implements averaged and optimal engine operating parameters that are suitable for the vehicle's running-in process. The modernization procedure involves removing the microcircuit from the ECU and reconfiguring it. You should carry out this activity yourself only if you have certain knowledge and experience in the field of programming. For the average owner of a Lada Grant sedan, such a specific procedure as chip tuning is not available, so its implementation should be entrusted to experienced programmers from specialized studios. If you perform the firmware correctly, it is quite possible to achieve a power increase of 15-20%. An adjustment to the level of fuel consumption may also occur here. This parameter depends on the software version.

Another significant point that can provoke increased attention from the owner is the accelerator pedal. The standard setting of the unit is characterized by a “sluggish” response of the Lada Granta sedan engine to pressing the corresponding pedal. To achieve a sharp increase in speed, you will need to press the pedal deeper, but even here there are delays. This annoying feature can be minimized by tightening the damper cable drive and adjusting the camshaft.

We use the reserves of Lada Granta 2190 by flashing the ECU

• Reasons that require modification of the Lada Granta ECU
• What modes are optimized when chip tuning a Granta power plant?
• What to expect from the control module software settings

Fuel is supplied through a single-pipe line under the control of an electronic engine control system (ECM), which processes signals coming from sensors. Unlike previous models, the Itelma 11186 module is used here. According to owner reviews, it has somewhat unfinished software that can only be corrected by chip tuning Grants

at the software level.

Reasons that require modification of the Lada Granta ECU

As mentioned above, VAZ equipped the new 2190 with an M74 controller 11186-1411020-12. The essence of its functioning is radically different from earlier models, i.e. other blocks and reprogramming methods do not work here. Data transmission is carried out via the CAN bus, which has a higher speed than the K-channel of previous versions.

A car with factory settings generally satisfies many drivers, but some still decide to update the ECM for several reasons:

• the engine does not maintain idle speed when the air conditioner is on;
• difficulty starting a cold engine;
• incorrect temperature conditions;
• engine stop;
• lacks dynamics;
• excess fuel consumption.

A VAZ 2190 with an automatic transmission at medium speeds experiences some difficulties in choosing the appropriate speed - the automatic transmission is constantly trying to switch to a lower gear. For an urban environment with little traffic, this solution is not critical, but on the highway or in heavy traffic it will be problematic to maneuver.

There are also numerous comments regarding the lack of smooth transitions and weak traction at the lowest revs. Experts agree that the factory workers did not finalize the parametric characteristics of the controller a little. From this we can conclude that any self-respecting driver should still make adjustments to the program.

What modes are optimized when chip tuning a Granta power plant?

The plant periodically makes some warranty adjustments at service stations, but not everyone uses this service, and those who undergo warranty maintenance do not always receive it. As a result, owners continue to operate obviously faulty cars, not suspecting that it is enough to correct the electronic algorithm. The point of changing the ECM software is to optimize the operation of the engine and transmission.

Lada Granta modes that require improvement:

• ignition timing;
• injection time value;
• exhaust emission control systems;
• algorithm for determining the octane number of fuel;
• automatic transmission operation.

If desired, the second oxygen sensor can be removed from the circuit to further remove the catalyst.

Secrets of suspension tuning

The chassis of the Lada Grant sedan can be subjected to such a thing as do-it-yourself tuning without much difficulty. Initially, the suspension design assumes driving characteristics aimed at achieving softness and comfort. This aspect will show its best side on a good quality road surface. But in reality the situation is different, and therefore the suspension of the Lada Grant sedan requires modifications.

The actions are not intricate in nature, but consist of cutting one turn on each of the springs. The resulting rigidity can provide the car with previously missing stability. You can also replace the front shock absorber struts with those elements from Kalina. Due to the shorter length of the borrowed struts, they will ensure a low landing for the improved LADA Granta sedan.

External tuning Grants

We have touched only on the monumental principles of tuning and modification of the Granta, but we should not forget also the small but unpleasant imperfections in the interior and exterior:

• replacing door seals, through which precipitation often gets directly into the interior;
• tuning the stove and sealing the air ducts;
• alteration of interior trim;
• dashboard refurbishment.

Also, in order to make your Grant stand out from the stream of similar Grants, it makes sense to think about using various kinds of external tuning kits, body kits and trunk spoilers, not to mention rims.

Any car, when it is well-groomed and modified by the hands of the owner, deserves attention and will be not just a vehicle in traffic, but a bright and stylish car. Good luck to everyone!

Tuning of exterior elements

You can modernize the appearance of the LADA Granta sedan at will, since the manufacturer has endowed its brainchild with a rather spectacular exterior, as evidenced by the photos. The paradox is that do-it-yourself body tuning is the most popular direction among owners predisposed to such art. Some amateurs achieve complete unrecognizability of the appearance of their car by performing transformation operations. The bumpers are especially biased, because the owners consider its exterior to be outdated. The “Robot” design is used more often than its analogues due to its ease of fastening and modern appearance. The most progressive option can be considered the “STM” bumper variation. Comfort is guaranteed here. The design of the air intake involves the generation of additional flow, which contributes to more efficient cooling of the engine and brake components, and it doesn’t look bad in the photo. The mounting sockets for head optics are equipped with a unique design.

The rear bumper is less often subject to such things as tuning in comparison with its front “colleague”. Most owners limit themselves to only installing a spoiler. Some fans do not find any benefit in this “accessory”, but this is not true. The spoiler is endowed with an important function as soon as the car’s speed approaches the maximum value. It allows you to concentrate and direct the oncoming air flow in the direction of the road surface, creating the well-known downforce. The production of the component is carried out by specialized studios. When purchasing a product, the owner only has the “obligation” to install it.

The standard grille in front of the radiator does not have effective protective capabilities. The situation is especially aggravated in the summer, when rabid swarms of insects with frantic fury torpedo the defenseless honeycombs of the radiator. It is very easy to avoid this sad fate. It is enough to install a mesh between the ribs of the grille. It can be fixed with glue or clamps, which is more effective.

If we talk about interior tuning, then only the most demanding owners who want to stand out from the crowd of Grant owners are inclined to do it. Initially, the manufacturer provided a variety of configurations for its brainchild, implying the possibility of choosing a front panel, equipping with options and upholstery of interior elements. But some subjects are still furious over the standard interior and are inclined not only to replace the “original” upholstery, but also to install new seats.

Thanks to the impressive experience in the field of such things as tuning, which successful owners kindly share on the Internet (photos and videos), it is possible to highlight transformation options that allow you to achieve spectacular interior and exterior appearance with a fairly “sane” budget.

First level tuning

Before you start tuning the liftback grants, you should not immediately begin to chop up the hood filling. The first thing you should do is give the car a month, run it in properly and find out for yourself its behavior, driving dynamics, and, perhaps, identify structural factory defects that tuning will correct.

In any case, here are some innovations you can add to your car at first:

1. Installing a new air filter. By installing a zero-resistance air filter, you can add the amount of oxygen that enters the internal combustion chambers. Increasing the amount of oxygen will, in turn, increase engine power.
2. The increase in engine power will also be affected by replacing the exhaust manifold. The factory manifold is efficient, but installing a more balanced analogue will improve the results.
3. If during the run-in it was decided to carry out a complete engine upgrade, then it is better that it be carried out as a whole. Installing the forged parts and adding the turbo must be done at the same time in order for the engine to really start running better.

Often, for users, the first point in arranging a car is tuning the Granta's interior. But when it comes to the appearance of the car, then users begin to carry out external tuning of the liftback by installing a body kit on the body.

Thanks to the massive body part, there are many possibilities for modernization. Tuning the bumper will also enliven the appearance of the car, giving it a specific emotional component.

If you install updated polymer fenders instead of factory fenders, this will not only improve the aesthetics of the car, but will also protect the elements that most often suffer from corrosion from corrosion. Tuning the Granta Liftback with body kits will make the front part more pronounced and defined.

When tuning Grant headlights, most often users choose to install narrow headlights instead of wide factory ones. This adds a special aesthetic to the taillights, which have a streamlined shape.

The gas pedal is an element that determines the efficiency of movement and driver comfort.

By installing an electronically driven pedal as part of tuning the interior of the Lada Granta Liftback, the driver will receive smoother pedal movements and high sensitivity to engine speed. This component will greatly simplify movement due to increased control capabilities.

Chip tuning is more a matter of taste than a complete necessity. The original factory firmware of the car's electronic elements is at a fairly average level, which does not allow the Lada Grant to reveal its full potential. The electronic control unit is tailored to specific operating conditions, which are quite average and standard.

Preparations for changing the firmware should begin by searching for an adapter. It must match the connector, which will allow it to become an intermediate link between the computer and the electronic control unit. In order to carry out high-quality tuning, you will also need high-quality software.

Fortunately, you can find enough of it on the Internet, but the Combi Loader is best suited due to its compatibility with the type of electronic unit used in the Lada Granta. For everything to go well, it is better to invest in the official version of the software.

The Combi Loader program also comes with an additional module. In order to begin the reprogramming process, you will need to remove the electronic unit module. After this, the wires are disconnected.

For correct flashing you will also need a battery or power supply.

Each of the connectors of the electronic unit has a letter and a number that will be needed during reconnection. After the flashing occurs, if all conditions have been met correctly, the motor will become many times more active. It is better to entrust such delicate work to professionals without proper experience.

The radiator grille is one of the external elements that are most often subject to tuning. Before you begin the modification process, it must be removed from the vehicle.

This can be done in two different ways.

The first requires the additional removal of the front bumper, followed by unscrewing the nine nuts holding the grille in place and finding and unsnapping the clips located under the headlights.

• The second method allows you not to remove the bumper, since dismantling it takes more time than detaching the radiator grille itself.
• The algorithm of actions in this case looks like this:

• in the upper part of the grille, use a 10mm wrench to unscrew six bolts;
• the grille bends at the place where it is twisted, and a gap is formed there;
• in the resulting space you need to feel the remaining four bolts in the upper part and the nuts in the lower part, then unscrew them with a 8mm wrench;
• Use a screwdriver to unclip the latches under the headlights.

Wheel arch covers, designed to visually expand the size of the car and protect the body from pollutants that fly from under the rear wheels, are installed quite simply. The extension of the lining for external tuning Granta Liftback is 90 millimeters.

The extensions have a universal size, and a heat gun is used to mount these elements into the wheel arches.

Some Lada Granta users complain about the low level of sound insulation in the cabin from outside sounds. In addition, a really strong sound will distract the driver’s attention, which should be concentrated on the road, which is completely undesirable.

Conventionally, the materials most often used for soundproofing car interiors can be divided into three groups:

• Vibration-absorbing
• Sound-absorbing
• Soundproofing

1. Materials based on mastic or bitumen, such as Bomb or BiMast Accent - a polyethylene material in the state of Vibroton foam. Made of polyethylene, coated with bitumen
2. Standard - fabric covering Isoton - material based on polyurethane and plastic Barrier. The basis of the material is polyethylene in foam state
3. Vibroplast is a self-adhesive polymer material Bitoplast. It is water resistant and has a long service life
4. Vizomat is a material with a coating made of foil. Splen is a polyethylene-based material that has an adhesive layer, which simplifies installation. Madeline is a sealing fabric material.
5. Vibration dampening materials should be used for metal cladding of individual elements of the car.
6. The engine, transmission or suspension, when used intensively, after some time begin to creak and make noise due to the vibration generated during driving.
7. Often, vibration-absorbing materials provide a reliable level of sealing, due to which the elements for which the material is used are not in danger.

Sound-absorbing materials have a porous structure, as well as low thermal conductivity, which is worth taking into account when covering interior elements. Soundproofing materials are often used as an additional layer applied to the material that dampens vibration.

When selecting tires and wheels for the Lada Granta, it should be taken into account that low-profile tires have improved driving qualities compared to high-profile ones. However, this rule only works in conditions of high-quality road surface.

For the Lada Granta, wheels with a radial of 15, 16 or even 17 inches are best suited. You should choose based on compatibility conditions.

Despite the improvement in the external and functional characteristics of the car, tuning is still a matter of taste. Often drivers prefer to simply not bother and drive with the factory equipment.

There are also risk factors in the form of unscrupulous tuning companies, so people who decide to add variety to the functionality of their vehicle should keep this in mind.

Do-it-yourself Lada Granta liftback tuning

Although the Lada Granta in a liftback body is a modern car, which is offered in a large number of trim levels, many owners still try to change and modify something in it, making the car different from the standard. Various tuning options allow you to make changes both to the car as a whole and to its individual systems and components. It’s worth looking at such improvements in more detail.

Engine

Almost every owner would like to drive a more powerful and dynamic car. The weakest version of the Lada-Grant, the liftback, develops only 87 hp, and the most powerful engine version has a power of 106 hp, which is also unable to provide decent dynamics to the car. You can make the power unit more playful without serious intervention in the design of the unit in the following way:

1. Installing a zero resistance air filter. For these purposes, a “nulevik” filter is used, through which more air can be supplied to the cylinders. Thus, it will be possible to slightly increase the power of the unit.

In addition to the listed engine upgrade options, you can install an electronic gas pedal. This element will ensure the most accurate response of the power unit to pedal pressure. New versions of such elements have an additional module that allows the driver to select the desired driving mode.

With a more serious approach to modernizing the Lada-Grant engine in the liftback body, you can install a turbocharger, forged pistons and bore the cylinders. If you listen to the recommendations of experts, then such modifications must be carried out comprehensively, since equipping the car with only a turbine can lead to damage to the pistons as a result of the increased load. Also, if you install only forged elements, then there will be no increase in power.

Chassis

In addition to engine modifications, the vehicle's chassis (suspensions, levers, etc.) can also be modernized. The model in question has a soft suspension designed for driving on good roads. Any changes to the suspension can make it stiffer, which will have a positive effect on handling, but at the same time reduce comfort. Changes can be made to the rear suspension by reducing the number of spring coils by exactly one. To give the body rigidity when cornering, you can install strut extensions on the front end, the same as on the Kalina.

To lower the Granta liftback suspension, you can choose one of the following methods:

• replacing the suspension with a design with variable ground clearance. In this way, the shock absorbers are given autonomous rigidity. In summer, the car can be lowered and raised in winter;
• Replacing the standard suspension with a new one with a lower landing. In this case, an appropriate set of springs and shock absorbers is selected;
• installation of low profile tires. This option allows you to reduce the seating position and improve vehicle handling;
• equipping a car with lowered springs without replacing shock-absorbing elements. This option will only be suitable for city driving.

In addition to the above modifications, you can make the following changes to the suspension:

• install triangular levers, which will increase the rigidity of the unit, ensure the base is raised up to 3 cm and make it possible to adjust the caster in the range from 1 to 4° in negative values;
• install a subframe. The element will add rigidity to the body, the suspension will receive more powerful mounts, the engine will have additional protection, the wheelbase will increase by 15 mm, and the likelihood of the front end diving during braking will be reduced;

If we consider changes to the brake system, the simplest tuning option is to replace the standard brake discs with larger ones. In this case, when installing R14 wheels instead of standard R13, no modifications will be required.

Foreign-made brake pads can be installed together with the discs. Discs on the Lada-Granta liftback can be installed, for example, by Brembo (article: 09.8903.75), and pads - by Fiat (article: 13.0460–2813.2).

Video: lowering the landing using the example of “Grants” in a sedan body

Appearance

Exterior tuning is quite diverse and depends only on the imagination and financial capabilities of the car owner. To change the appearance, you can install or replace the following elements:

roof rails These products are to some extent capable of correcting some errors in the control system. They differ in both weight and degree of aerodynamics. Installing such elements gives the car an individual character;

Salon

A lot of attention is paid to tuning the interior, since this is where the owner and passengers spend most of the time.

Steering wheel cover

One of the first interior elements to be changed is the steering wheel. Some owners change it to a sports one with a smaller diameter. However, you need to take into account that driving a car becomes not very comfortable. Therefore, this option for upgrading the steering wheel is not for everyone. In addition, the steering wheel can be covered with leather to make it attractive, but to get a quality result you will have to visit a specialized service. You can also resort to a simpler option - installing a ready-made cover. The product is quite simply mounted, tightened with threads, and, if necessary, removed without any problems. When selecting a cover, you should take into account the overall design of the Lada-Grant liftback interior.

Updated Lada Granta: all the details about the extended family

Without waiting for the Moscow Motor Show, which will open this week, AvtoVAZ has completely declassified the updated Granta. In addition to the sedan and liftback, the modernized family included the previous Kalinas (hatchback, station wagon and cross-station wagon), that is, the Lada Kalina brand ceased to exist.

VAZ employees admit that there was actually no question of which of the two names to keep in service: Granta sells much better than Kalina, and market research has shown that buyers have a more neutral attitude towards the Granta brand. Therefore, from now on, the Lada Granta has four body types to choose from with a single front end design.

So, Granta got a new front bumper with chrome inserts, a radiator grille and headlights, but in addition the shape of the front fenders and hood was changed. Its beak has become slightly longer, and the windshield washer nozzles have disappeared from the surface and are now located under the trailing edge. Although the headlights are new, their layout has not changed: the running lights are still located near the radiator grille, and the turn signals are at the edges.

The most serious changes to the rear are on the sedan. The trunk lid with a small spoiler tail is new, and the license plate area has been moved to it from the bumper. As AvtoVAZ chief designer Steve Mattin said, this alteration had to be done because the loin of the pre-reform Grant looked too heavy and visually narrow. The hatchback, liftback and station wagon do not have this problem, so their hardware remains untouched. But all variants have modified rear bumpers with black inserts, and on the liftback they are stylized as a diffuser.

The design of the wheels has changed, and the arches are equipped with soft fender liners made of a special material that does not absorb moisture and effectively absorbs impacts from stones. Turn signals in mirror housings appeared on expensive versions of the pre-restyling Grant. The trunk lock on all body variants now has a button and an electromechanical drive, and only the simplest sedan variants retain the key cylinder. And from now on, all modifications will have bumpers in body color: black elements can no longer be found even on basic versions. Two new colors have appeared in the palette - Techno (gray-brown) and Carnelian (red).

Trunk release button

The interior design of the updated Granta does not depend on the body type. AvtoVAZ said goodbye to the original Grant front panel, installing on all versions a panel from the previous Kalina with rectangular central ventilation deflectors. There are not many changes: this is an X-shaped decor around the same deflectors, as well as white backlighting of buttons and instruments instead of green. The instruments themselves are the same, but are now designed in Vesta style: they have orange rims and radial digitization.

The front seats have been seriously improved: not only new upholstery has appeared, but also enlarged side support bolsters, and in expensive trim levels there is finally height adjustment of the driver's seat (in the range of 40 mm). The area of ​​all five head restraints has also been increased. The ERA-GLONASS emergency warning system with a button on the ceiling is now installed on all Grants without exception.

The set of power units is the same. The basic eight-valve 1.6 (87 hp) is combined with a five-speed manual transmission, a sixteen-valve 1.6 engine with a power of 98 hp. works only in tandem with a four-speed Jatco automatic transmission, and the engine produces 106 hp. a manual transmission or an AMT robot is installed. And although the share of two-pedal versions in the demand structure of the pre-reform Grant/Kalina family is small (6% according to Autoreview), VAZ decided not to give up two automatic transmissions in order to preserve the choice for buyers. For example, car sharing companies strictly order only cars with the classic Jatco automatic transmission.

On the left is the Jatco automatic transmission selector, on the right is the AMT automatic transmission selector

Technical changes are few and mostly related to the transmission. For cars with “mechanics” and “robots,” the gear ratio of the main pair has been increased from 3.7:1 to 3.9:1. This made it possible to make the cars more dynamic: for example, an 87-horsepower sedan now reaches 100 km/h in 11.6 s instead of 12.2 s, and a 106-horsepower manual version takes 10.5 s versus the previous 10. 9 p. Well, the AMT “robot” has been modernized following the example of Vesta: it has a creeping mode (the car starts moving when the brake pedal is released), the noise level has been reduced and a more wear-resistant clutch has been installed. A Sport mode has also been added, which is activated by a button on the center console and features reduced gear shift times. In addition, the calibrations of the gearless electric power steering have been changed.

So far, AvtoVAZ has announced only initial prices for the updated Granta. The sedan costs from 419,900 rubles (an increase of ten thousand), the liftback - from 436,900 rubles (plus two thousand). But the former Kalinas with a name change acquired simpler configurations and became cheaper! The hatchback is now priced at the same 436,900 rubles as the liftback (minus 23,700 rubles), and the station wagon - at least 446,900 rubles (minus 28,300). A set of air conditioning and heated side mirrors will cost 26 thousand, but detailed price lists with all prices and equipment will be published on the start of sales on August 30.

The elevated Lada Granta Cross station wagon will hit the market a little later, so even the base price has not yet been determined for it (a pre-restyling car costs at least 545,800 rubles). Subsequently, the “warmed up” Granta Sport will be updated. Such cars will be offered in sedan and hatchback bodies, but there are no plans for a Sports liftback yet, although the release of this version looks logical - and prototypes of such cars were even built in Togliatti.

In the first half of the year, the most popular of the Grant/Kalina family was the sedan (64% of sales). The liftback accounted for 18%, the cross-station wagon took 10%, the regular station wagon – 5%, and the hatchback – only 3%. According to VAZ calculations, this structure of demand after restyling will not fundamentally change, except that hatchbacks and station wagons, thanks to more affordable versions, may be a little more in demand.

And another effect of combining all versions into one family will be reflected in statistical reports. Lada Granta will be able to return to first place in the absolute sales ranking, because the total sales volume of the pre-reform Granta and Kalina for seven months of this year amounted to approximately 63 thousand cars, while the current leader Kia Rio found 59 thousand buyers.

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Photo gallery of tuned Lada Granta liftbacks

When deciding to tune your car, you need to understand that this pleasure is not cheap, especially when it comes to the power unit. However, with a strong desire and the availability of financial resources from a Lada-Granta liftback with your own hands, you can make a car completely different from the stock version, both in appearance, interior, and technical characteristics.

Recently, the Volga Automobile Plant announced a recall of about 70 thousand Lada Granta and Kalina cars, which were produced from October 2011 to March 2012. There was talk of a possible malfunction in the fuel system, which they were willing to fix for free at the dealer network. But there are still many identified defects in the Lada Granta.

Aesthetic modernization

Not wanting to stop at modernizing only the technical side, many are considering the issue of tuning the Lada Grant with their own hands, which involves improving the interior design and increasing its attractiveness.

Interior tuning

Indeed, you should not neglect tuning the interior, since such actions will contribute to its uniqueness. Your favorite “horse” will no longer look like its “serial sisters”.

You can decorate the interior by changing the color of the dashboard. This can be done using aerosol paints, as well as a special film. It is important to choose a color that will harmonize with the main color of the interior. You can replace the covers, which are easy to find in auto stores, or you can sew them yourself, using old covers as a pattern. It is recommended to decorate the interior with additional interesting body kits that are on sale. For this reason, if you have a great desire to change your car, you can achieve your goal without much difficulty. A tuned car will delight you, lift your spirits, and given that it will become more reliable, powerful and “obedient,” your joy will know no bounds.

Tuning the instrument panel of Grant and Kalina 2

You will need : disassemble the instrument panel, prepare a soldering iron with a narrow tip and a desoldering pump.

After the instrument cluster board of the Lada Granta or Kalina 2 (they are the same), we check the display. If it turns out to be soldered (soldered legs are visible, not holes), then we desolder it using a desoldering pump so that the display legs (iron soldered antennae) move freely in the seats.

As a result, we have access to all the dashboard LEDs:

• blue - display LEDs
• red - arrow LEDs
• white - scale LEDs
• green - low beam indicator LED
• purple - high beam indicator LED

We replace the necessary LEDs with our own ones of a suitable color and check their operation before assembling the instrument panel; to do this, just connect the board to the cable and turn on the ignition.

When reassembling, the display antennae must fit exactly into the grooves, otherwise they will break and you will have to build them up with copper wire. Before installing the device, it is recommended to glue the panel with anti-squeak.

Before tuning the instrument panel of Grants or Kalinas of the 2nd generation, once again evaluate all the pros and cons. During the modification process, there is a possibility of breaking the instrument panel. In addition, such tuning of the instrument cluster may bring problems with the warranty.

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Modernization of the dashboard of the Lada Granta car

Car interior Lada Granta Lux

Lada Granta is the flagship model of the AVTOVAZ production concern. And although only 3 years have passed since the appearance of this car on the market, it has already managed to win the love of most of the population of our country. This happened because when designing this car, the largest domestic automaker finally took into account the opinions of consumers and eliminated most of the shortcomings that existed in previous models.

Compared to the Lada Kalina, created on the same platform, passive safety was improved, the cheapest version featured an airbag in the steering column, and the instrument panel was covered with non-creaking plastic, making it less hazardous to injury. In addition, for the first time in the history of the domestic automotive industry, a domestic car with an automatic transmission (automatic transmission) became available to buyers.