Price
The minimum equipment level of the liftback is rated higher than the “Standard” version found in the sedan. More specifically, you will have to pay 314.8 thousand rubles for the liftback. Whether it is rational to overpay for the improvements indicated here is up to the buyer to decide.
The manufacturer plans to equip the sedan with the options present in the liftback in the near future. The restyling process for the LADA Granta is expected to be carried out this year. Today, the liftback has a number of undeniable advantages over the sedan regarding the exterior and driving parameters, but still, which is better, everyone chooses for themselves. When choosing a suitable modification, you should first study the full list of features. It is also not recommended to neglect your own priorities and preferences. Consider the difference between modifications not only in characteristics and equipment, but also in a financial sense. If you are willing to pay more for a presentable design, interior improvements and slightly increased performance, then the liftback is your option. But in fairness, we note that today the liftback is brighter and more balanced in comparison with the sedan, and this allows us to mark it as the leader of our review.
Cost of equipment for tuning Lada Grants
Lowered suspension on Grant
| Name | Price, rub.) |
| Air suspension service station: 5 – 10 thousand. | |
| Shock absorbers with mechanical regulator service station: 3 – 5 thousand. | |
| Set of short springs, shock absorbers with limited travel SS20 Racing KIT PRO Sport 986565, 984144 | shock absorber from 2500 – 2800 two front ones from 4000 two rear from 4300 service station services: 5.0 thousand. |
| Low profile tires R15 R16 Strial St 401 195/50 R15 82V Triangle TE301 195/50 R15 82V Achilles ATR Sport 195/45 R16 84V Tigar High Performance 195/45 R16 84V XL BFGoodrich g-Grip 195/45 R16 84V XL the cost of re-shoes is negotiated individually | |
| Short springs Tehnoressor 598259898, 546435443 (- 30 mm) 1000005950 (- 50 mm) service station services: individually | |
| Trimming factory springs | independently free service station services: individually |
| ASTON shock absorber kits: lowering (-50) - (-140) Techno Spring: (-30) — (-120) Depending on the place of purchase *prices are current as of October 19, 2018. |
About the advantages of Lada Granta - sedan
The inherent popularity of this modification of the Lada Granta is indicated by:
- versatility, because the sedan is characterized by the practicality of a “workhorse” and applicability to the status of a family car for various types of trips;
- a wide range of configuration options: from the cheapest “Standard” to the comfortable and sophisticated “Lux”;
- enviable ground clearance (160 mm), which allows you to overcome minor off-road conditions;
- spacious interior that can comfortably accommodate adult passengers;
- practical interior decoration;
- spacious luggage compartment, in addition to which the manufacturer has equipped the car with a full-fledged spare tire.
Currently, the indicated qualities of the Lada Granta car are among the most valuable and advantageous aspects for the owner in comparison with the not very elegant exterior. This inclines many customers to choose a sedan; many believe that a sedan is better. They even sacrifice the more beautiful design of the Lada Granta liftback in order to get a significantly lower price for the car and its availability in terms of maintenance activities.
Our verdict
Cheap and cheerful! Obviously, the main advantage of Granta is its low cost. This applies to both the car itself and its contents. The strengths of the model include good maintainability, durable and reliable engines, durable and inexpensive suspension.
But behind the body you need an eye and an eye, the manual gearbox is not very durable, the “robot” is specific, and the “automatic” increases the fuel “appetite”. And with reliability, everything is ambiguous: some owners of the Grants are satisfied, others periodically encounter problems, however, mostly minor ones. In any case, you should give preference to more recent and well-groomed specimens, preferably from a “dacha owner” and certainly not from a taxi driver or courier.
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Reliability
Cars produced by AvtoVAZ are generally considered reliable, but they do not have the highest build quality. Some car owners come across “construction cars” that constantly need to be completed and defects eliminated.
Basically, all the breakdowns are not too major, but they cause a lot of trouble.
The most global problem with VAZ cars, including the Lada Granta, is loose bolts and nuts, low reliability of electronics, poor metal processing, and not very high-quality materials.
What shortcomings do owners note when assembling Lada Granta:
- the door seals are leaky; in heavy rain, water often gets into the interior through them;
- Interior plastic creaks and is easily scratched;
- Any fastener can unscrew - bolts of door hinges, sun visor, fastening the plastic steering column cover, etc.;
- In some places the paint on the body swells and “saffron milk caps” appear.
But many of the shortcomings are compensated for by the low price of the Lada Granta; moreover, the main units, such as the engine and gearbox, break down infrequently, and there are almost no complaints about the reliability of the chassis.
Premature failure of the starter, generator or clutch is noted, but such breakdowns do not occur on all cars, and they are not typical.
Transmission
As we have already said, the main gearbox for the Granta is a 5-speed manual. But we must take into account that the early versions were equipped with an old box with a traction drive of the scenes, and then a more modern VAZ-2181 with a cable drive appeared. The second is considered quieter and more reliable, its shifts are clearer (if you haven’t screwed up the drive adjustment), although in any case there are characteristic howls due to too large tolerances in the production of gears and jumping gears due to failure of synchronizers or clutches (especially on versions with a 16-valve engine and for “racers”) - these are practically unchanged, which are all the more likely on well-travelled cars.
In general, the condition of the box largely depends on the nature of the operation, so a manual transmission with “tired” synchronizers and humming shaft bearings can tell you that the car was driven hard (or simply much, much more than the odometer shows), and they didn’t bother with maintenance.
Based on the VAZ-2181, AMT was created - a robotic gearbox using ZF components. Compared to a manual transmission, the AMT transmission is, of course, slower during acceleration, but is not inferior to it in terms of fuel efficiency. In terms of reliability, everything is about the same. Plus the specificity of this type of gearbox: over time, unhurried shifts also become “jerky”, in which case it may be necessary to replace the clutch, or even the actuators (this is especially common for owners of early copies of cars with AMT). In fact, everything is not so complicated and expensive, the main thing is to find specialists who know how to work with “robots”.
In combination with the 98-horsepower engine, the Granta received a Jatco JF414E automatic transmission, which also turned out to be well tuned and does not at all spoil the driving character of the car. True, the old 4-speed automatic transmission can hardly be called economical; the real average consumption is a liter and a half more than with a manual transmission. But the level of reliability is high, especially if you don’t overload the box with quick starts and change the oil on time. Strictly speaking, the car itself, which attracts mostly calm drivers, is not very fashionable, but at the same time it is quite light, goes well with the character of the “automatic” - and all this has a beneficial effect on its reliability and service life.
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Suspension
It handles all urban irregularities, so far there are no complaints about it. Those bumps that on the 2112 were crawled over at a crawl at 15 km/h, on the Grant they can be easily passed at 40-50 km/h. It’s possible faster, but why should I systematically kill components and assemblies? There will still be an opportunity to play around in the pits.
The only question about the suspension is that when high speed bumps pass at speeds above 30 km/h, a knock is heard in the front of the car, maybe the shock absorbers are working on rebound (which is unlikely), or maybe the Guarantor pin in the glove compartment rattles (which is more likely). But such crossings are so rare that I still don’t have time to clearly grasp the source of the sound.
About configurations
In the most budget configuration, “Standard”, the car is equipped with a 1.6 liter, 87-horsepower engine, manual transmission, ISOFIX fastening system, central locking, driver airbag, child lock.
The “Norma” version of the Lada Granta liftback offers two engine options: the first – with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 87 hp, the second – with a volume of 1.6 liters, but with a power of 106 hp. Also included in the package are ABS and BAS systems (brake assist), an on-board computer, electric power steering, electric windows on the front doors and a multimedia system.
The Lada Granta hatchback, despite the original “low cost” concept of the car, was able to acquire a “Lux” package with interesting characteristics. A 98 hp engine is available in the luxury package, and most importantly, it can be combined with an automatic transmission. In addition, a stability control system, fog lights, an airbag for passengers, heated front seats and a climate system become available. See also the Grants liftback equipment table.
Engines
Under the hood of all Grants there are engines of the same volume, designed for 1.6 liters. The liftback was no exception. The engine in the car has a sixteen-valve head and produces 106 horses. As a result, the liftback feels quite dynamic and is capable of overtaking some of its class brothers. According to the owners, the engine comes from the bottom. At the same time, the unit is not so gluttonous and consumes, on average, 7-8 liters. Of course, the weight, which is 50-100 kg less than its competitors, played an important role here.
At the factory, the engine received the marking 21127 and was a continuation of the dynasty of Priorov units. A special feature of the engine is the installed resonance chamber on the exhaust system. This made it possible to regulate its volume depending on the number of revolutions. If we talk about the minuses, then all the old VAZ sores have been preserved. Periodic tripping, as well as knocking, clanging and other noises. The main thing is to change timing belts on time. If this is not done, then a “meeting” may occur on the engine. As a result, only squiggles will remain from the valves. But if you don’t “drown” and carry out all maintenance on time, then the unit can last 200 thousand km without major repairs.
The engine contains 3.5 liters of oil, but when replacing it is recommended to pour no more than 3.2 liters. It is recommended to use liquids with a viscosity:
- 5W-40;
- 5W-30;
- 10W-40;
- 15W-40.
Oil is consumed little by little, for one thousand kilometers with a working engine - no more than fifty grams. Despite the cheapness of the car, its engine is powered by far from cheap 95 gasoline.
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Despite the relatively low level of comfort, Granta has long remained one of the most popular models of AvtoVAZ. The success of the machine is associated with its low cost and practicality. The hatchback version is especially popular.
Recent restyling has significantly improved the appearance of the car, borrowing it partly from Vesta. The new model also received a more modern and equipped interior. Considering that the Lada Granta (hatchback) 2022 will cost almost the same as its predecessor, the car is simply guaranteed to be extremely popular.
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Pros and cons of Lada Granta hatchback
+ Pros
- Patency
- Economical
- Design
- Liquidity
- Trunk
- Visibility
- Reliability
- Minuses
- Build quality
- Paint quality
- Salon
Reviews from Lada Granta hatchback owners
Having been choosing a car for every day for a long time, I chose the new LADA Granta hatchback in the LUXE/PRESTIGE configuration, so to speak, take it, take it to the maximum. Of course, the most important criterion by which a car was selected was mechanics, a hatchback and an attractive price. For the money that was allocated for the purchase of a car, foreign cars will be in the database (bare), but Grant is already full of stuffing!
After 50 km there is a glitch in the dome light, and with it the glove compartment and trunk. Window seals allow water to leak onto the door trim. 1,2,3 gears howl loudly. The interior creaks, rumbles and stinks, and cools down quickly. Today 9,900 k - 3 out of 4 bearings hummed, replacement under warranty. I'm shocked by the quality of the VAZ!
I was very afraid of domestic cars, of the fact that anything could happen at any moment. But I was very pleased with the Lada Granta hatchback, it has a spacious trunk and interior, which is very cool for traveling, high ground clearance allows you to go through places that are beyond the reach of a Ford Focus or Polo.
The quality of the fabric in the cabin is surprising; it does not fray and keeps its shape, which is surprising for it. There is no noise at all - this is a distinctive feature of AvtoVAZ and I would not pay 20,000 rubles for full noise in such a car. It’s better to make some elements and be happy with what you have, which is exactly what I did.
I took it for temporary use for construction. Moved after Honda and Toyota... And there is nothing wrong with AvtoVAZ. Operated intensively for 1.5 years. 3-4 t.km per month, every day on wheels. At 60 t.km the first replacement of spark plugs and front pads. Rosneft synthetic oil every 15 t.km. I installed propane at 5 t.km. Air conditioning, heating everything works.
Reviews of Lada Granta car owners with photos on drom.ru, drive2.ru, auto.ru and auto.mail.ru
Lada Granta hatchback 2022 prices and specifications
The price of the Lada Granta hatchback 2022 in Russia ranges from 638,500 to 825,800 rubles, the car is offered in Classic, Classic Optima, Comfort and Luxe trim levels.
| Equipment | price, rub. |
| 1.6 (90 hp) Classic MT5 | 638 500 |
| 1.6 (90 hp) Comfort Light MT5 | 679 500 |
| 1.6 (90 hp) Comfort MT5 | 686 500 |
| 1.6 (98 hp) Comfort AT4 | 776 500 |
| 1.6 (98 hp) Luxe AT4 | 825 800 |
* MT5 - five-speed manual transmission, AT4 - four-speed automatic transmission, AMT5 - five-speed robot
Technical characteristics of Lada Granta Hatchback
Body
| Body type | hatchback |
| Car class | class B |
| Length / width / height, mm | 3926 / 1700 / 1500 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2476 |
| Ground clearance (ground clearance), mm | 160 |
| Trunk volume, l | 240 / 555 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1125 |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 50 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,6 | 1,6 |
| Power, hp | 87 | 106 |
| Torque, Nm | 140 | 148 |
| Gearbox type | Mechanics | Mechanics |
| Number of gears | 5 | 5 |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11,9 | 10,7 |
| Max speed, km/h | 170 | 182 |
| Fuel consumption, l | ||
| - city | 9,1 | 8,7 |
| - track | 5,3 | 5,2 |
| - mixed | 6,8 | 6,5 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 | AI-95 |
Engine and transmission
| engine's type | petrol | petrol |
| Volume, l | 1,6 | 1,6 |
| Power, hp | 106 | 98 |
| Torque, Nm | 148 | 145 |
| Gearbox type | robot | machine |
| Number of gears | 5 | 4 |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 12,2 | 13,1 |
| Max speed, km/h | 182 | 176 |
| Fuel consumption, l | ||
| - city | 8,7 | 9,9 |
| - track | 5,2 | 6,1 |
| - mixed | 6,5 | 7,2 |
| Fuel type | AI-95 | AI-95 |
Motor
The heart of the Lada Granta (hatchback) 2022 will only be a 1.6-liter gasoline engine. It will be able to produce either 87 power, or 98 and 106, depending on the number of valves. All versions of the unit are controlled by a five-speed manual, but the most powerful modification can also work with the same automatic transmission. Naturally, there is only front-wheel drive. The car's characteristics are far from ideal, as the test drive shows. It takes a very long time for the car to pick up speed, and the consumption here is much higher than even that of more powerful cars.
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Appearance
In general, the new body of the Lada Granta 2022 hatchback is very similar to the previous generation of the car. The same dimensions, shapes, but even from the photo you can find some improvements that noticeably refreshed the appearance of the car.
Naturally, the front part of the car took the brunt of the design ideas, which was almost completely migrated here from the aforementioned Vesta. It is just as short and slightly inclined, and the hood lid, where it all begins, is supplemented with only minor protrusions. In the center of the bumper there is the already beloved grille in the shape of the letter “X”.
The side of the car hasn't changed at all. There are also huge windows built into doorways with thin black pillars, large doors with a wavy relief and a bulging strip running across the entire lower part, as well as slightly inflated arches with ordinary wheels inside. The only innovation here can be called the redesigned mirrors, which received turning signals.
Also, quite a bit of interesting stuff was added to the rear. The shape of the trunk door is still semicircular. The roof does not have any visor, although it is greatly lacking here. The only decoration on the door, apart from the huge window, is a bit of relief. The headlights are located on stands, gradually widening towards the end. On the body kit you can only see foglights and a diffuser made of unpainted plastic, under which a very tiny exhaust pipe is hidden.
Salon
Behind the wheel
There have been attempts to improve the finishing materials, but in the end they still use the cheapest plastic, which constantly makes nasty sounds while driving. Chairs trimmed with simple fabric cannot be called comfortable either. The shape and finish of the steering wheel have not changed at all. It still takes up a lot of space and does not cause the most pleasant sensations when touched.
Unfortunately, no modifications were made to the seats at all. The car is also equipped with not the most comfortable and soft fabric seats, which are equipped with a very small set of options. Here you can only adjust the first row, and even then only with the help of mechanical drives.
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Comparison of Lada Granta liftback and sedan
We decided to find the differences between the two Granta bodies and started with safety. The creators carefully approached the issue of revising the body design. Since the hatchback is inferior to the sedan in terms of resistance to lateral loads, it was decided to strengthen the roof, arches and wings, and increase the overall thickness of the floor sheet. If you compare the Lada Granta with the Samara, which the liftback replaced in the AvtoVAZ model range, the body has become twice as rigid, and accordingly, the model has become safer.
Together with Renault-Nissan specialists, the luxury car has a modernized suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers, thicker stabilizers and stiffer springs. Other trim levels come with the standard sedan suspension.
One of the main distinguishing features of the Lada Granta is the spacious trunk for both a liftback and a hatchback. And although at first glance it is smaller than that of the sedan - 480 versus 440 liters, when folding the rear seats its volume increases by more than one and a half times (760 liters). These figures significantly exceed those of the Lada Kalina, the trunk limit of which stops at 670 liters. The interior of the Lada Granta has remained virtually unchanged compared to its sedan predecessor. The same console, instrument panel, the same seats. There is enough space in the back seat for three passengers to feel quite comfortable. The only question is the space above your head. If your height is 190 cm or less, you will be comfortable, but taller passengers will find the car uncomfortable.
When conducting test drives of the Lada Granta liftback, many drivers noted that the combination of a powerful engine and relatively low weight (1070 kg) provides decent dynamics for an inexpensive car. The main thing is not to accelerate the car above 150 km/h, since handling and directional stability at top speeds are not at all impressive. With a quiet ride, thanks to the elastic suspension, which is optimal for our roads, the Lada Granta leaves the most pleasant impression.
The brakes can also be praised with flattering words, both during emergency and normal braking. But the advertised sound insulation raises complaints: when driving dynamically, the cabin is noisy, and you have to speak much louder to have a conversation. Installing additional sound insulation will solve the problem.
Average fuel consumption in the city with a manual transmission is 7.9 liters per hundred kilometers, while on the highway it is one liter less. “Automatic”, of course, is more voracious: on average 9.6 liters per hundred kilometers in the city and 8.5 on the highway. However, these are quite modest figures.
To summarize, we can say that, despite certain shortcomings, the Lada Granta liftback fully justifies its price and has every chance of becoming a bestseller among economy class models. Finally, video review of the Lada Granta hatchback:
By the way, do you know that in our Club you will find many instructions on how to modify, repair or tune the Grant Hatchback.
Photo source:
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Market
With the exception of the most extreme price offers, prices for Granta range from $3000-7000. At the same time, the year of manufacture is not as important as the declared mileage and condition. Still, many cars work in taxis or as service acceleration vehicles, while some private owners can use them as before “Lada”: rare trips and garage storage mean minimal mileage and good condition. And there are such options on the market. These are usually set at the top level.
It is also interesting that more than half of the proposals are for restyling. Aged specimens are generally not so numerous. There are equal numbers of sedans and liftbacks, restyled station wagons and hatchbacks are a drop in the ocean. The same can be said about rich configurations and 16-valve engines: both are rare. And the chances of finding an option with an “automatic” or “robot” are minimal; almost all cars have a manual transmission.
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Well, I’ll check in here. Replaced it as a set. Everything else is a collective farm www.drive2.ru/l/5451862/ www.drive2.ru/l/6260204/
Are these struts complete with springs already assembled?) And there are barrel springs on the grunts in front. Why do you have these?) Can you post the website?)
Yes, the complete sets were sent, everything was assembled, I didn’t take the barrel ones, the regular ones are softer. I bought it here postavto.ru
I changed everything as a set, not for appearance, but for control, the car drives completely differently
Here the struts are -70 and the springs are -50, it’s kind of timid that they don’t fit everything) well, or is this normal. I think, on the contrary, you can set the struts -50, and the springs -70)))
for struts (short-stroke), the steering knuckle is shifted down by 20mm, in short, the spring also becomes -70. This is a typical scheme on KX. PS “-50” “-70” is the difference in the compressed springs compared to the standard ones. It’s not at all a fact that the car will sit this much.
So, do they play a big role?
everything should be coordinated simply
I changed everything as a set, not for appearance, but for control, the car drives completely differently
Well, or -70 struts in front and cut the rear. On the original racks.
Well, will the rod fit into position, or will it hang on the bump stop, what’s the point?
In the basic configuration, the ground clearance of the Lada Granta Sedan and Lada Granta Liftback is 160 mm. The clearance height is quite enough to overcome all road obstacles.
Low Granta Liftback
Tuning enthusiasts often practice the so-called understatement of Grants. To do this, non-standard suspension elements are installed, and the vehicle's ground clearance is reduced by 30 - 70% of the base one.
The advantages and disadvantages of tuning and how to carry it out will be discussed below.
Liftback or sedan?
The most visible differences between the Lada Granta liftback and sedan, described above, enable the potential owner to make a more precise choice. The main difference between the two cars is the external design. Compared to the Grant liftback, the sedan looks boring and dull. Despite the fact that in our country sedans are treated much warmer than hatchbacks and other body styles, most owners of the four-door Granta shrug their hands dejectedly: if they had known that the hatchback would turn out to be so successful, they would have delayed the purchase.
But the list does not end with those changes that are visible to the average buyer. In addition to the fifth door, updated design and equipment, the Granta liftback received many technological innovations. Firstly, AvtoVAZ designers tried to correct as much as possible the flaws that plagued the Granta sedan (the automaker’s employees learned about the main complaints from the relevant forums on the Internet). So, the fastening screws were replaced, which in the four-door Grant simply crumbled from corrosion.
Secondly, the use of a new seal and door stop with a closer effect made it possible to solve the problem of creaking when opening and rattling of glass on the rear doors. Significant work has been carried out on noise insulation, which can be especially felt by machine owners. In this regard, the liftback is much quieter.
The problem with body rigidity has been resolved. Due to the design features of five-door cars, this issue was quite relevant when developing a liftback. The fact is that hatchbacks, unlike sedans, do not have a reinforcing rear bulkhead. This problem was eliminated by strengthening the liftback roof and the floor in the middle of the cabin; The way the vehicle's middle spar structure is reinforced has also changed.
The most significant improvements affected the chassis of the Granta liftback. Moreover, the changes affected not only the top-end configuration, but also the “standard” and “norm”. In the minimum and medium configurations, the cars received an improved suspension with liquid shock absorbers, and the springs were borrowed from the Granta sedan.
The Grant liftback “luxury” version has a fundamentally new suspension, which appeared at the beginning of 2022. It uses much more powerful anti-roll bars, both front and rear, compared to the sedan: stiffer springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. In general, it turns out that the liftback’s suspension is intentionally stiff.
The designers decided to sacrifice passenger comfort in order to improve handling. A rigid suspension allows you to increase the stability of the car during sharp turns, reduce roll and sway. Basically, the new suspension is designed for a younger audience, for whom it is much more important to get high handling from the car than comfort.
In conclusion, it should be said that all the technological innovations that distinguish the Granta liftback so favorably will soon be transferred to the sedan of the same name. The only exception will be a rigid suspension; it will not be on the sedan. According to data from AvtoVAZ, restyling of the entire Grant family is planned for 2020, and time will tell how liftbacks and sedans will differ.
Chassis
Everything here is simple, not very resourceful, but cheap and with the possibility of tuning (if we are talking about suspension and brakes). Among the advantages, we can note the high smoothness of the ride and the good energy intensity of the suspension; the disadvantages are not very interesting handling (not very high body rigidity, lack of subframes, and design features of the suspension and steering). Even on new cars, brake pads squeak quite often, and with age, problems with the drum mechanisms on the rear axle are possible. At the very beginning of Granta's production, there were cases of electric power steering failure, but then the situation stabilized. By the way, basic versions may have a “longer” rail without an amplifier.
Maintaining the chassis in working order is not very expensive, but you should give preference to high-quality spare parts. Here is the time to note that in general the range of spare parts for VAZ cars is very wide, but there are also some frankly low-quality parts and counterfeit parts, so it is better to buy in official stores and opt for products from trusted manufacturers.
Pros and cons of the Lada Granta liftback
At 180 km/h it can seem impossible to hold on to the car as it presses into the driver's seat with a sports car growl. The Lada Granta is run in at speeds of 20-40-60-80-110 km/h. With sufficient engine power, its special “torque” affects it.
As numerous videos testify, you may like some things in the car interior, but some may cause irritation. In particular, Lada Granta liftback car owners rate the car's chassis as the most suitable for domestic roads, but some may not like the annoying monotonous green light on the dashboard. Car owners note that the liftback engine resembles the engine of a sports car, but it begins to “wake up” only after 3000 rpm.
Seat belts are provided for rear seat passengers. If there is a cable drive and a mechanical box, vibration does not occur. When driving, the car can “swallow” some bumps, which is pleasant at first glance, but a strong level of roll when driving at high speeds is associated with negative reviews.
The visibility of the Lada Granta causes a lot of criticism. Large side pillars do not add visibility. The presence of a small rear window and sufficient length of the car sometimes does not allow small cars to be seen from behind. This is due to the maximum height of the trunk. Since the rear window of the liftback is small, greater visibility is ensured by the presence of large side mirrors.
Practice has proven that a subwoofer cannot be installed in the trunk, since there is a risk that the device will be destroyed. The Granta liftback has a fairly noisy interior, according to user reviews, who express wishes that the sounds coming from outside be less audible. The cabin has a fairly large rear seat and legroom is comfortable. Due to the sufficiently high ceiling, any liftback user will not experience discomfort in the car interior.
Engine Lada Granta
“When choosing a car, the fundamental question for me was that the manufacturer must be VAZ. After reading many articles on this topic, it was decided to opt for Grant. Compared to the 99, which at one time drove almost half the country, Granta is definitely worthy of admiration. Based on all the technical characteristics, the car is definitely worthwhile. The 1.6-liter gasoline engine performs its functions at 5 plus and does not break down.”
Leonid Mavzeley, Lada liftback automatic reviews. “I’m definitely happy with my car. Of course, at first the gearbox and engine behaved a little unnaturally, but all faults were corrected under warranty. Most likely, this is an isolated case, and such problems with the engine manifest themselves immediately, so this will not happen on a used car. In general, the car is reliable, except for those cases with the gearbox and engine, there were no more problems"
Georgy Svetlov, lada granta liftback reviews “In one of the car dealerships of the official Lada network, I was told that the engine life will be about 300 thousand kilometers. In fact, until this number is reached, there will be no need to repair the engine. In any case, the safety of the engine depends largely on operation, oil use and other factors."
Airat Kadyrmaev, Lada Granta, liftback 2022 in the new review “Engine. An engine with sixteen valves is much quieter than the eight-valve one that I installed on my old Kalina. It works smoothly, but does not make noise like an aircraft carrier. Since I’m still running it in, I don’t put the pedal to the floor, but when accelerating it feels like it’s capable of more. In my opinion, this is exactly the kind of engine that should be in a car. I don’t regret the purchase at all”
Granta Liftback, reviews 106 “The interior is done at a high level, it’s clear that they put effort into the design. The engine starts well even in frosty conditions, and within a few seconds. The luggage compartment is very roomy, and the seats can be reclined. The acoustics also keep the level” Denis Davydenko, Granta liftback, 87 hp, reviews. Suspension of the Lada Granta Liftback: reviews “I switched to the Liftback from Kalina and did not notice any special changes in the suspension. The only thing that pleased me were the rigid stabilizers, so Grant doesn’t sway to the sides as much as it did with Kalina at speed. In any case, I’ll run it in again to feel the difference.”
Andrey “On the suspension. I don’t know how it is in other trim levels, but on my Lux the difference is noticeable, especially when you drive off-road. It swallows all the potholes and holes when driving, while the car almost does not shake, as was the case with previous versions. I also want to note how the car behaves during sharp turns. Previously, especially if the track was icy, you almost flew out of the car, this has never happened with the Liftback. The rear shock absorbers work great."
Carexpert “I expected that the basic Kalinov suspension would be somehow modified on the Grant, but the changes are completely insignificant. The stabilizers have become better, but even on Kalina, if you don’t rush all over the road, everything is fine with the position of the car. I wish the modifications were a little more noticeable"
Evgeniy Pavlov “I switched from the old 99 to Granta and if you compare the suspension, it’s just heaven and earth. I don’t know how this part will change during use, but now, even on the most brutal road, potholes are simply not felt, they are absorbed only this way. I’m very pleased with this reliability!”
Freeman “Perhaps this is a manufacturing defect, but my suspension fell off in the first week after purchase. It would be a minus if they didn’t put it back on me and it’s been driving normally for several months now. The suspension was not cracked, everything was fine with it, probably just a crooked assembly” Alexander Panchenko
Reviews from Lada Granta Hatchback owners
Lada Granta Hatchback, 2022
So, I became the owner of the Lada Granta Hatchback about two weeks ago, before that I was Chinese. The first trip in this, so to speak, car caused panic. The 8-valve engine works like a tractor, especially in low gears, the handbrake crunches in the best traditions of the classics, the electric power steering is not the best thing (the Chinese power steering was lighter and more responsive), the pedal stroke is very short - unusual. The car, in principle, starts in cold weather, fulfills its function - to get from point “a” to point “b”, eats 92 gasoline quite well, and warms up quickly. Unfortunately, I still can’t get used to a domestic car after a foreign car.
Advantages
: appearance. Fuel consumption. Patency. Suspension. Cabin capacity. Price.
Flaws
: reliability. Noise insulation. Salon design. Safety. Comfort.
Lada Granta Hatchback, 2022
Mileage 3000 km. Let's move on to the disadvantages of the Lada Granta Hatchback. This is the presence of 2 airbags only in rich trim levels. AvtoVAZ saves on the safety of citizens. Price. I think that a Granta in a rich configuration should cost no more than 480,000. The gearbox for 1 and 2 howls, as before, not critical, but it could be fixed, we’ll change the oil, perhaps it will become quieter. The glass does not sit firmly in the seal, which is why there is a rattling sound. I read that this is an old sore and can be treated with additional sealing, we will try to fix it. The stock audio system is very bad. The radio picks up well, but there are no other positive aspects. So far we have not noticed any more disadvantages.
About the advantages. I liked the appearance of the Lada Granta Hatchback, as well as the interior. It’s still quiet inside, it’s not even customary that this can happen in a Russian car (except for glass and gearbox on 1 and 2). A big plus is the chassis, it swallows everything, even tram rails go smoothly and are moderately hard. They write that electric power steering is bad, but they didn’t notice it on our Lada Granta Hatchback. It’s very warm, there are severe frosts in Siberia, we haven’t tried air conditioning yet. Up to -30 it starts with half a turn, we haven’t tried it again, so far it’s a pity for the motor. Beautiful dashboard, optics. The headlights are normal, no sweating. People complain about bad light, but our Lada Granta Hatchback is ordinary, like most cars, no better, but no worse. In general, we are happy with the purchase, the car performs its tasks, take you from point A to B, it is not poorly assembled, and the disadvantages are not critical for us. Didn't disappoint in winter. Decide for yourself whether to take it or not.
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Advantages
: higher.
Flaws
: higher.
Lada Granta Hatchback, 2022
First impressions. Not Toyota. It was painful to get used to the mechanics, I even had to take a day off from work because... I wouldn't be able to get there. I drove all day around my home village (I live outside the city) in the first 2 days I thought that I wouldn’t be able to ride a “stick” at all, then for 5 days - how do people move without machine guns, the floor is torture, not riding. Over the course of 10 years, my left leg got used to sitting idle during the trip and resisted as best it could. Now I'm starting to like it a little. I liked the review, I sit high and look far away. High ground clearance, measured more than 200 mm - feel like a jeep. This is especially true in my village. The light after my (no longer mine) “Crown” is simply a delight - both low beam and high beam. And there is light in the cabin, bless you. The comfort of the Lada Granta Hatchback seats is lower than on the Crown. I've already gone through this, I'll fix it in the future with covers. Handling is no better or worse than on the crown, it’s just different. My favorite tires seem to hold the road well, they don’t drift when cornering, they haven’t blown away anywhere on the highway yet, but the feeling is not the same as on a Toyota. In the future I think I will add information on this topic. The engine is still being run-in - it starts, rumbles, and drives. Heating - God bless the person who came up with this, 10 pieces of health and children. Completely different impressions from a car that has not yet been warmed up, when your 5th point is warm. I liked the electronic trunk opening button, but why couldn’t it be duplicated in the cabin? There is a plug for the button, but there is no button (the gas tank flap opens and closes from the outside). It was impossible to come up with some kind of latch, that's where they saved money. Consumption pleases, 6.6 collective farm, highway, part of the city and home in reverse order. I reset it in the morning, went to work, came back in the evening, and took a picture. About 9 liters without the route. After the break-in, I think it will be even less. Shumka is worse than Koronovskaya. On the highway at 80-90 km/h it is quite possible to talk as usual or listen to music. I haven’t driven faster yet, I’m running the engine in. I definitely won’t install an additional Shumka, the standard one is quite enough for me. The standard radio is for discarding or modification. The radio reception is poor, and if it does, there is always some kind of interference.
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Advantages
: ground clearance. Heated seats. Stove. Fuel consumption.
Flaws
: box howl.
Lada Granta Hatchback, 2022
I didn’t think that I would ever buy a Lada for 470 thousand, but it is absolutely new, has a modern beautiful look and is more reliable and practical. I'm tired of looking for a used car, well, there's really only one piece of rubbish, you waste so much time and everything is fine with hidden jambs. There is no power steering - and at first it was very inconvenient, very heavy. The plastic rubbed with a grinding sound, and it was hard for my wife at first. I left the salon: the registration took a long time. I refueled for 1000 rubles, with current gasoline prices, the tank is far from full. I went to get winter tires since I bought the car on December 1st. The first evening I drove about 30 km around the city - it’s great, the pedals are unusual, they grind softly, they jump out of place - I’m getting used to it. On the second day: in the morning the lock froze, warmed it up, drove 10 km. The Lada Granta Hatchback was parked in the warm parking lot of a hypermarket, I approached, the lock did not open alone - it was jammed. Got upset. I went to the dealership and they replaced it, but now I have 2 different keys like on the old Zhiguli. The ceiling light in the glove compartment and on the ceiling failed 2 times due to temperature changes from freezing to warmer.
The car's driving and dynamics were very disappointing from the second day, specifically. It seemed that there was no difference between the classic 90s and the modern 2022. It seemed that you were flying along the road, looking at the speedometer, but no 60 km. 80 km seemed like a limit, uncontrollable, the steering wheel was rigid without any play. The box is only very soft - a fairy tale. I also regretted that I didn’t buy it with an automatic and power steering. I bought the music and played it myself. There is audio preparation, it’s a pity that it’s not in the rear parcel shelf. I went to another city 230 km away, at first I drove like a grandfather 90 - I felt sorry for the new car (breaking in) and maybe partly it was still a little scary. And on the way back home I noticed: 120 and up to 130 km/h, the car is already 1500 km away, completely different, the steering wheel is light, the handling is good. The bumps are not felt, it is swallowed. And now the mileage is more than 2000 thousand. I am now 100% happy with the car, my opinion about the Lada Granta Hatchback has changed dramatically and my wife is now comfortable driving. The steering wheel became very light, 140 km - comfortable driving, I didn’t accelerate again, I’m a family guy, the ride is calm. The stove is hot, you’re traveling intercity at -24, the stove works on the 1st, sometimes you even make a crack in the window. There is, of course, a flaw about the windows: the glass is thin and when you slam it, they seem to shake slightly in the frame. And they made the floor upholstery very unpleasantly, it really sucks: thin, soft (incomprehensible burlap) that doesn’t fit tightly and presses hard around the back sofa. The interior is, in general, very pleasant, the plastic is beautiful, the seats are beautiful and comfortable.
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Advantages
: comfortable lounge. Driving performance. Controllability.
Flaws
: sound insulation.
Lada Granta Hatchback, 2022
I bought a Lada Granta Hatchback as a second car. Why, you ask? I’ll answer you, I wanted a simple car, I was tired of the breakdowns, I bought it a week ago and honestly I’ll tell you – it’s a gun. It so happened that, thanks to New Year’s discounts, I purchased a Lada Granta Hatchback for 320,000 rubles. in the most empty configuration, I’m glad that there is a car that can be bought for that kind of money and I’ll tell you - it’s very worthy. Now I’m planning to give it to my daughter for her 19th birthday; in a week this was not in the plans. But why not please her if there is an option to take a Lada Granta Hatchback below 400,000 rubles. take it, don't even think about it. But it’s not worth more than 400,000.
Advantages
: Not a bad car for the money.
Comparative technical parameters Sedan and Liftback
| Name | Lada Granta Sedan (mm) | Lada Granta Liftback (mm) |
| Wheelbase size | 2450 | 2450 |
| body length | 4265 | 4276 |
| height | 1500 | 1500 |
| width | 1700 | 1700 |
| clearance | 161 | 176 |
| full mass | 1120 (kg) | 1179 (kg) |
The development of the Grant was caused by the need to move away from the outdated forms of the Samara, the clumsy hood and bumper. The models were given ergonomics, fluidity, athleticism, and fit. The front part of both modifications is identical: radiator grille, hood cover, optics. The front bumper has niches for installing fog lights, which adds harmony and functionality. In Liftback, the front and rear bumpers are painted in the main color of the car. There will never be a black polymer color like in the Grant Sedan again.
Turn repeaters are installed in budget versions: Norma, Standard in the wing body. In Lux and Premier repeaters are built into the side view mirrors. The moldings in the Grant Sedan and Liftback are painted in the original body color. As many car owners have noticed, this gave the car a finished look. The taillights are identical on both models. The standard license plate mount for the Liftback was moved from the rear bumper to the trunk lid. The innovation is positively assessed by the owners, since the flow of mud no longer splashes the room.
In Liftback, the body lines conditionally intersect. The falling line of the roof and the rising line of the windows looks harmonious. The height of the roof in the Liftback decreased by 0.8 cm, but this did not in any way affect the comfort of passengers in the rear row of seats. Trunk volume is 440 liters, unfolded 710 liters. Thanks to improved aerodynamics, there is no need to install a windshield wiper on the Liftback model. Raindrops spread under the influence of air flow.
For the first time, new design door locks and plastic closers were installed on Liftback. There are no such innovations in the Sedan. Body rigidity: The sedan is stronger, since its length is 360 mm shorter than that of the Lada Granta Liftback.
The engines are fire, the rest is more complicated. Is it worth buying a used Lada Granta?
People buy Lada Granta “because it’s cheap” and “but it’s new.”
What if we remove the second argument? What surprises can you expect from the most affordable Lada model in used condition? Data
- Granta was created on the basis of the Kalina model; it was initially announced as a separate low-cost model, replacing both the obsolete Lada with a classic layout and the front-wheel drive Samara. Granta from the Kalina sedan is distinguished by an increased rear overhang, as well as a modified design of the front and rear parts of the body. It also has a different interior.
- The sedan has been produced since 2011, the liftback - since 2014, and the production of the latter was launched at, but in 2018 it was moved to Tolyatti. And until 2022, the Lada Sport division produced a “charged” version of the Granta Sport, boosted to 116 hp. engine, lowered suspension and rear disc brakes.
- In 2018, Granta received an update, including restyling in the style of Vesta, as well as a replenishment of the model range: the family included a hatchback and a station wagon, previously sold under the name Kalina. Now all four body types are Granta. In any case, from a technical point of view, both families are very close, so almost everything said about Granta is also true in relation to Kalina. And also to the “clones” of Datsun on-Do and mi-Do.
- In 2012, Autoreview conducted a crash test of Granta using the ARCAP method. The car, equipped as standard with one airbag, earned 8.4 points and two stars - and stood on par with such models as the Hyundai Accent (8.9 points), Chevrolet Lanos (8.1 points) and Fiat Albea (7. 5 points). In 2016, Granta Lux with two airbags and seat belt pretensioners took part in the tests. And she earned 10.7 points and three stars.
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Sequence of actions for self-lowering Lada Granta
Option No. 1 Installation of short springs
Lowering springs
Let's look at how to properly lower the Granta Sedan.
- We place the car on a flat platform, secure the rear row of wheels with wheel chocks, and activate the parking brake lever.
- Jack up the front part (side) of the car and remove the wheels.
- Unscrew the upper and lower fastenings of the front shock absorber assembly and disconnect it from the hub. We remove it from the wheel arch.
- We disassemble the front strut module into its component parts: shock absorber, spring, support bearing, bowl, nuts.
- In place of the standard spring, install a new one (short one). Depending on the wishes of the owner, the spring height will be 30 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm.
If the owner does not pursue any specific goals when tuning, it is enough to limit the size to 30 or 50 mm. When choosing the specified parameters, there is no need to replace the standard shock absorber or insert additional rubber spacers under the support bearing mount.
We assemble the structure in reverse order.
Body, interior, electrical
The sedan attracts with a 520-liter trunk, the liftback has a cargo compartment volume of 440 liters, but the body itself is much more practical. Add to this the ground clearance of 160 mm and we get a very practical car. However, the interior is not that spacious by modern standards; the interior, of course, is very modest, assembled from the simplest materials. But what do you want from a car that is cheap by definition?
However, Granta owners can write a whole list of wishes and suggestions. For example, so that door handles work softer and more clearly, so that their mechanisms are more durable, as well as the regulators of the ventilation and heating systems. So that the interior seals are more effective, and the interior parts do not start rattling on rough roads a few years after purchase.
There are also complaints about the windshield wiper mechanism, as well as about the reliability of electrical equipment - all of this may require attention from the owner after 5-6 years of operation. It seems like there are little things that can be solved inexpensively, but it’s all nerves and time. However, some of the problems relate to cars from early years of production: it is believed that more recent copies look better in this regard.
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The body's resistance to corrosion is at an average level. Granta frankly does not rot, but local pockets of corrosion on cars older than 3-5 years are quite possible, especially if the owner is in no hurry to repair chips, and the thin paintwork is quite sensitive to mechanical stress. Accordingly, the most vulnerable parts of the external body parts suffer: the edges of the hood and doors, the trunk lid, rear arches, and sills. In the case of “elderly” specimens, it is important to arrange an inspection from below and assess the condition of the bottom, side members and other power elements of the body. Considering the low cost of the car itself, restoring a neglected body may simply not be economically feasible.
Bottom line
Yes, the car is equipped rather modestly, and yes, it has shortcomings. But at the same time, it is one of the cheapest offers on the new car market. Whether the price of the Lada Granta liftback is suitable or not - everyone will decide for themselves. The car certainly has its right to exist. The engineers initially wanted to make a “people’s” and affordable car, and they succeeded quite well.
It is guaranteed to appeal to those who want a new car, but do not want or cannot spend a lot of money on it. But if you take the richest package, then if you give up the automatic and a few little things, it will be only 50 thousand cheaper than the Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris. These cars go much faster and generally look more expensive. And those who can look at the options for themselves on the used market will certainly be put off by the problems and shortcomings of the Lada Granta liftback.
Why is the Lada Granta hatchback superfluous among VAZ models? 3 reasons.
More recently, the entire Kalina family has sunk into the abyss of history. Instead, the hatchback and station wagon changed their “surname” and entered the Granta line, where there were only a sedan and a liftback.
In addition, all these cars received an updated appearance. In my opinion, quite controversial. But that's not so bad. I don’t understand at all what AvtoVAZ marketers are counting on by leaving the former Kalina hatchback on the assembly line, because even the obsolete Priora has much more attractive consumer qualities.
And I have 3 reasons why the Granta hatchback will fail in sales and is not needed at all in the brand’s model line:
1. She's scary
The “muzzle” from Vesta looks terrible on Kalina’s small body. Even intimidating, I would say. After all, it was possible to leave the previous version of the “front” design, which looked much nicer and more appropriate.
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And so, it turns out that visually the car is divided into two parts. The “predatory” and voluminous front part is from the much larger Vesta, and the middle with the stern from the feminine and even cute Kalina.
A kind of Frankenstein from the domestic auto industry.
2. She is expensive
Despite the fact that this car is smaller than a sedan from the Granta family, they ask for almost 20,000 rubles more for a hatchback in the minimum configuration. True, it has, but is it worth the loss of comfort due to the cramped interior and smaller trunk?
Moreover, the interior of these cars is now the same. Previously, Kalina could have been taken, if only because her panel was more beautiful.
3. Russia doesn't like hatchbacks
Historically, Russians have always preferred sedans to other body styles. But in the last couple of years they have been actively oppressed and squeezed out by crossovers, taking away the palm.
What can we say about poor hatchbacks, which are considered impractical in our country. And Kalina herself, already in the previous body, was of little interest to anyone.
Let's say, based on sales results for the first 5 months of 2022, it did not enter the TOP 25 most popular models on the Russian market, losing to Granta, Vesta, Largus and Lada 4x4 (Niva, which is forbidden to be called that).
PS
This article is my subjective view of what is happening, and I do not insist that here you will find the ultimate truth.
But I'm very interested to hear your opinion. And if the owners of the new Grant hatchback read the material, it will be extremely interesting to read your review about why you chose this particular car.
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