What bloggers are silent about: Unobvious advantages of LADA Granta FL over the “old lady”

Comparative technical parameters Sedan and Liftback

The development of the Grant was caused by the need to move away from the outdated forms of the Samara, the clumsy hood and bumper.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.

Safety Grants Liftback on the roads

Driver safety is ensured by the length and reinforced walls of the hood. The wipers have thin pads, and numerous crash tests have shown that this also has a direct impact on driving safety.

The airbag was developed jointly with engineers from Japan and Germany, and the seat belts were also modernized. In the rear of the car, the rigidity of the floor has been increased. To increase safety parameters, additional stiffening ribs were added, and the metal itself became much thicker.

The following elements were used as structural safety measures for the driver and passengers:

1. a system that prevents slipping on uneven sections of the road;
2. passenger and driver airbags;
3. head restraints located on the rear seats;
4. front seat belts with a pretensioning device;
5. All doors are equipped with safety bars, as a result of which they will not be blocked.

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Test drive Grants Liftback

Crash tests showed extremely optimistic results, indicating that special attention was paid to driver safety.

The airbag is placed in such a way as to minimize driver injuries in the event of an accident, and the windshield breaks with fragments outward, as a result of which those present in the car will not be harmed.

Cost of Lada Granta in different trim levels

*prices are current as of September 25, 2018.

Body evolution

When looking at the work of the designers, the first thing that catches your eye is the unusual shape of the rear of the car. The body of the Granta has undergone changes in comparison with the classic Lada Granta, while the designers paid great attention to seemingly insignificant details, which indicate a number of design improvements.

The features of the Grant Liftback trunk are as follows:

• The body project was created jointly with engineers working for Renault and Nissan, using computer modeling.
• During the creation of the body, a full-fledged rear door appeared in place of the trunk.
• Increasing the rigidity of the structure in comparison with the basic Granta model contributes to strength. The Granta trunk trim is completely galvanized, and those parts and hidden elements that were quite often subject to corrosion in early models are now covered with finishing primer.
• The fifth door of the car, located in the rear of the body, greatly simplifies loading things and increases the volume of the trunk.

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Tuning Grants Liftback

Users note that the design of the roof has changed due to the greater capacity of the body; the roof in the rear of the cabin has also been reduced.

Features of using the transmission

The engine is synchronized with a manual gearbox, due to which it accelerates to 100 km/h in 12 seconds. And if the power unit has 106 horsepower, the acceleration time to 100 is reduced to 10 seconds.

The maximum speed with such characteristics is at around 179 kilometers per hour. A five-speed manual transmission, also known as a “robot,” improves acceleration without affecting gas consumption or speed.

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.