The Renault-Nissan concern acquired shares in the Russian company in 2000. This event contributed to dramatic changes in the domestic automobile industry. Reforms began to be carried out, the purpose of which was to reduce production costs as much as possible. This promised car enthusiasts the release of fairly cheap cars. A striking example was the VAZ-2190 model. Subsequently the name was changed to Lada Granta.
During development, we saved on everything. And as a result, the manufacturer promised that the new model will cost from 200 thousand rubles. This significantly expanded the consumer market. Of course, such a publicity stunt applied only to the basic configuration. We'll tell you what it offered a little later.
AvtoVAZ kept its promise, and when the first copies of the VAZ-2190 left the container, the price did not exceed 230 thousand rubles.
Birth of Lada Granta
At the development stage, Lada Granta had the working name Low cost, which meant “low price”. The Kalina platform was taken as the basis. Since this model did not achieve sales targets, there was a lot of unused equipment that was purchased for its assembly. This decision made it possible to make maximum use of everything that was already in the warehouse. And this, as a result, significantly reduced costs and development time. Thanks to this, the Lada Granta (VAZ-2190) appeared in less than 2 years. The prospects for such rapid development made it possible to save about 30%, which influenced the price formation.
However, the savings didn't stop there. In technological terms, everything was also reduced to a minimum. If we compare some car parts, then in the VAZ-2190 their number was reduced three times or more. The door decoration became very simple, with virtually no decorative elements, there were no electronics on the instrument panel, and the front bumper had the most primitive appearance. The predecessor to this decision was the experience with Renault Logan, which, in turn, ousted the domestic brand from the Russian market.
With the arrival of foreigners in our auto industry, so-called “dummies” appeared. What does this mean? The new brand in its basic version is a combination of chassis, engine and body. This is where the configuration elements end. This is exactly the “Grant” (VAZ-2190) that was at a promotional price. To the surprise of drivers, even simple mirrors and glass were installed here. And such elements as power steering, multimedia, airbags and other equipment could be purchased for an additional fee.
Lada Granta - possible competitors
The Lada Granta liftback has a number of competitors in its price category.
Renault Sandero is generally a very similar car to Grant. It has engines that are approximately similar in power. Similar dynamics. It has its own bright exterior, but at the same time has smaller dimensions, due to which there is less interior space. Front seats with better lateral support. Basic configurations are similar in price, but more expensive versions are already much more expensive. It has a superior interior in terms of interior, but at the same time loses in functionality and equipment. Paid options can be used for expansion.
Kia Picanto is a car that has a pleasant exterior design and an excellent interior. Comparable in terms of equipment, but only in more expensive trim levels, which are significantly more expensive than Granta. Due to weak engines, the dynamics are weak, but at the same time it shows very low fuel consumption. It has small dimensions, making it very convenient in an urban environment, but because of this it has less interior and luggage space.
Interesting stories from Lada Granta
There were several interesting stories associated with Granta. The first is choosing a name. An advertising ploy was invented, the purpose of which was to bring the car as close as possible to the people. Thanks to the slogan “The people's car - the people's name,” it was possible to attract the attention of people of different incomes. A competition was held, in which a resident of Krasnoyarsk became the winner. The prize is a new Lada Kalina. Even here, the company ended up winning by presenting an unpopular model.
Another story that happened during testing of the VAZ-2190 car gave great interest to this model. The debut took place with the participation of the President of the Russian Federation. Putin personally wanted to arrange a test drive, but the manufacturers forgot to warn about the features of the gas pedal. In the pre-production version, an electronic version was installed. As a result, it was possible to start the car only on the fifth try. After this, people's opinions were divided; many considered this an imperfection and an indicator of poor quality of domestic products. However, the interest and attention of the masses was still attracted to Grant, and this is exactly what the manufacturer needed.
Other abbreviations and abbreviations of AVTOVAZ
What does CNG mean? Compressed Natural Gas – compressed natural gas (methane). Currently they produce Lada Vesta CNG and Lada Largus CNG.
FL (short for facelift). This is another name - restyling. These are minimal updates that are made to a model to increase consumer demand for it until a new model is released.
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External characteristics
The exterior of the car leaves much to be desired. It looks quite dull and simple. To develop it, the designers used a computer program, which, it is worth noting, was outdated. The resulting layout was so bad that the company had to invite British specialist Steve Mattin to the position of chief designer.
"Lada Granta" (VAZ-2190) is a B-class sedan, however, due to its increased dimensions, it is often classified as a "C" category. The weight of the car is slightly more than one ton, the ground clearance is 160 mm. Dimensions: 4260x1700x1500 mm. The wheelbase parameters did not exceed 2500 mm.
What does Lada Priora mean?
Lada Priora did not receive its name immediately, but only in 2004. In total, about 60 names were proposed for the VAZ 2170. Based on the results of surveys in various cities of Russia, seven of them were selected, and the result was something that became known to everyone. There is no official decoding, we only know that in Latin “prior” means first, senior.
Interior
Compared to the exterior, the interior looks much more presentable. However, aesthetic and ergonomic qualities are inferior to even the cheapest Chinese cars. What can please the owner of Granta? First of all, there is a spacious trunk, like for a sedan. Its volume is 480 l. When compared with Kalina, the superiority was 80 units. Another advantage of the cabin is the sufficient amount of free space. As for the remaining elements, their use is reduced to a minimum.
Meanings of the word grant. What is a grant?
Grant is a free subsidy to enterprises, organizations and individuals in cash or in kind for scientific or other research, development work, and training.
GRANT (in relation to the provisions on taxation of corporate income tax) - grants are recognized as funds or other property if their transfer (receipt) satisfies the following conditions...
Grant (grant, subsidy) - a free subsidy to enterprises, organizations and individuals in cash or in kind for scientific or other research, development work, training...
Grant (Grant) Ulysses Simpson (1822-85) state. military and watered. US figure. Genus. in a merchant's family. Windows West Point. Lieutenant General (1863). Participant in the US wars against Mexico (1846-1848). During Citizens. war (1861-64) teams. volunteer regiment.
GRANT, Ulysses Simpson (27.IV.1822 – 23.VII.1885) – military. and political US figure. Genus. in Point Pleasant (Ohio) in the family of a merchant. In 1843 he graduated from the military. Academy at West Point. Participated in the invasion. US war against Mexico 1846-48.
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Cary Grant (English Cary Grant; real name Archibald Alexander Leach; January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986) was an Anglo-American actor who became the embodiment of constant wit, equanimity and composure.
GRANT Cary GRANT Carey (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986), American actor. Real name and surname: Archibald Alexander Leach. Born in Bristol (England) into a poor family. Since childhood, I became interested in theater and ran away from home at the age of 13...
GRANT, Cary (1904–1986), American actor, English by birth. Grant (real name – Archibald Alexander Leach, Leach) was born on January 18, 1904 in Bristol (Great Britain).
Hugh Grant (English Hugh Grant; full name - Hugh John Mungo Grant (English Hugh John Mungo Grant); born September 9, 1960, London) is a British actor. Mainly appears in romantic comedies and melodramas.
GRANT Hugh GRANT (Grant) Hugh (b. 09 September 1960, London), English actor. He studied literature at Oxford, acted in student theater and made his film debut in the film Privileged (1982), financed by the Oxford Film Fund.
Hugh Grant is a British actor specializing in comedy melodramas. The most famous films with his participation are “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, “Sense and Sensibility”, “Notting Hill”, “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, “Love Actually”.
The grant element is an integral indicator in international statistics used to compare the conditions for the provision of various credits and loans.
The grant element is an integral indicator in international statistics used to compare the conditions for the provision of various credits and loans.
The grant element is an integral indicator in international statistics used to compare the conditions for the provision of various credits and loans.
Grant DeVolson Wood (born February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was an American artist known primarily for his paintings of rural life in the American Midwest. Author of the famous painting “American Gothic”.
WOOD, Grant - (Wood, Grant. 1891-1942) American artist, a prominent representative of artistic regionalism. Known mainly for his paintings depicting rural life in the American Midwest.
Grant Ulysses Simpson
Ulysses Simpson Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; April 27, 1822, Point Pleasant, Ohio - July 23, 1885, Wilton, New York) was an American political and military leader.
Ulysses Simpson GRANT. 1822–1885. American Civil War commander, Lieutenant General. 18th President of the United States. Grant was born into a large family of a tannery owner in Ohio.
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GRANT, ULYSSES SIMPSON (1822–1885), 18th President of the United States and commander of the Union Army during the last year of the Civil War (1864–1865).
Grant's gazelle (lat. Gazella granti) is one of the species of gazelles of the subfamily of true antelopes. The habitat ranges from northern Tanzania to southern Sudan and Ethiopia, from the Kenyan coast to Lake Victoria.
Grant's gazelle - Gazella granti - can be considered typical of the genus, although it is somewhat larger than others. Height at the withers is up to 100 cm, weight is up to 80 kg, the length of the horns, which are present in both sexes, is up to 80 cm.
Shaginyan Grant Amazaspovich
Grant Amazaspovich Shaginyan (Armenian: Հրանտ Շահինյան; July 30, 1923, Gyulagarak - May 29, 1996, Yerevan) - a famous Soviet gymnast. Seven-time USSR champion, two-time world and Olympic champion. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1952).
SHAGINYAN Grant Amazaspovich. USSR, gymnastics. (1923-1998). Graduated from Yerevan State Institute of Physical Culture (1966), trainer-teacher. He played for Spartak (Yerevan). Honored Master of Sports (1950). Honored coach of the Armenian SSR (1961). Honored
Shaginyan Grant Amazaspovich (b. July 30, 1923, village of Gyulasarak, Stepanavan region, Armenian SSR), Soviet athlete-gymnast, Honored Master of Sports (1952).
In Search of Captain Grant
“In Search of Captain Grant” (Bulgarian: Follow on Captain Grant) is a serial television adventure film by Stanislav Govorukhin based on the novel by Jules Verne “The Children of Captain Grant”.
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Engines
The VAZ-2190 is equipped with only two types of gasoline units. They have the same volume, but differ in the technical characteristics of the timing belt and piston group. 1.6 engines comply with Euro-4 standards. The eight-valve engine develops a power of 87 hp. s., and sixteen - 106 liters. With. Both engines are equipped with electrically controlled distributor injection.
It was noticed by the owners of Lada Granta that in winter the engines start with a half turn, and this characterizes them on the positive side. The 8-valve unit is equipped with a manual transmission (5 stages), and the 16-valve unit is equipped with a Jatco automatic transmission (4 stages).
Lada Granta - prices and configurations
You can buy a Lada Granta in one of 7 available trim levels: Standard, Norma Classic, Norma Classic Plus, Norma Comfort, Norma Comfort Plus, Luxe and Luxe Navi. The configurations include three engines and three gearboxes - manual, automatic and robot. Moreover, the 98-horsepower engine with automatic transmission is offered in only one modification of the Norma Comfort configuration. A total of 12 modifications are available, which differ mainly in technical components.
Equipment
Like other VAZ cars, the Lada Granta is available in three options:
- The standard provides stamped wheels, special connectors for audio equipment, seat belts with an indicator, an airbag for the driver, and an immobilizer. Price from 300 thousand rubles.
- Norma will be pleased with air conditioning, partial power accessories, in particular, electric front windows, central locking and tailgate drive, power steering, and rear seat headrests. Cost - from 350 thousand rubles.
- Luxury - two airbags, multimedia systems, heated seats, climate control, as well as BAS and ABS. You will be pleased with the electric mirrors and automatic windows. For such a package you will have to pay at least 450 thousand rubles.
