How to determine the dynamics of a car without a test drive? Most often, to do this, they look at the technical specifications, the acceleration time to 100 km per hour. We decided to find out how well the Lada Granta accelerates...
Low self-esteem
You probably remember the Grant Sport with a 120-horsepower engine, a “short” gearshift mechanism and rear disc brakes. It was released from 2013 to 2022. The peak of sales occurred in 2017 - 2,485 cars were sold. For the scale of VAZ - not a lot, but this is a very specific, narrow segment, and it has a good effect on the brand image.
After the merger of the Kalina and Grant families last year under the Grant brand, the sports versions left the range. AVTOVAZ’s logic is simple: if you want to be more energetic, shell out a million and get a Vesta Sport. And the new Granta Drive Active is a compromise solution.
Of course, Granta Drive Active is not exactly a sport. More precisely, it’s not a sport at all - with the base 127 engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 106 horsepower, you won’t get much speed. In addition, with a robotic box.
But the “active” Granta has a spectacular body kit with a developed front bumper skirt and scarlet strokes in the style of Vesta Sport. It looks convincing - especially in the eyes of those who are not in the know. Only 15‑inch wheels spoil the whole picture. It's not the diameter, but the track: narrow! The wheels sank into the deep arches and therefore began to appear even smaller.
Inside, the driver's main joy is the seats. The padding was thickened, the side support rollers and shoulder support were increased. But why does the back press into the lower back? There is no such “jamb” in Vesta.
For myself, I would take a Granta Drive Active with a manual transmission - there is one too. But we only found a version with a robot for testing. Calm down, no nerves! The ingenuity of the current AMT robotic box in comparison with its first versions can be described in the words of Neil Armstrong, who conquered the moon: this is a small step for a person and a giant leap for humanity. Gear change speed has increased! I press down the pedal and can’t believe it – the gearbox goes into a lower gear without a dramatic pause.
The same story with maximum overclocking. Switching steals the dynamics, but not critically. As a result, Granta reaches the first 100 km/h in an adequate 12 seconds. Not bad: the old Granta Sport accelerated to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. But it’s better that the engine doesn’t reach the chassis than the other way around. After all, it is the suspension that makes the active Grant different from the “passive” one.
It has its own shock absorbers and springs, the body is 18 mm closer to the ground. And it's a completely different ride! There are no infuriating lags, excessive rolls or annoying understeer. Drive Active stands confidently on the arc and does not think of crawling outward. I add gas and it holds up. And no e-collars! You're alone with the car, and it's wonderful. The lightness of this Grant reminded me of the early “eights” and “nines”. I got excited and lost my vigilance.
Tank volume of Lada Granta: technical characteristics
Lada Granta is a fairly popular car among Russian consumers. Its price is reasonable, and operation is much cheaper than a foreign car. However, not all owners can accurately indicate the main parameters of this machine.
In this article we will tell you what the volume of the fuel tank in the Lada Granta is.
A little about Grant
As you know, the manufacturer created the Lada Granta based on an earlier model, the Kalina. The car is now supplied to the market in four modifications:
- liftback;
- sedan;
- hatchback;
- sport.
There are also three types of configuration. Both the luxury version and the “Standard” and “Norma” are equipped with 1.6-liter engines of varying power. At first, the car was supplied with power plants with 8 valves, but then 16 valves appeared.
All modifications use a 5-position gearbox. It can be automatic or manual. The front wheels are driven.
According to the standard, fuel consumption per hundred kilometers is:
- in urban conditions – 8.7-9.3;
- on highways – 5.8-6.2;
- mixed cycle - 7.2-7.3 liters.
Granta is able to reach a maximum speed of more than 168 kilometers per hour. It needs a maximum of 12 seconds to accelerate to hundreds.
The gasoline tank is installed behind the Grant, under the body, on the right side. This arrangement allows the car to be perfectly balanced, which, in turn, makes it easier to drive. The fuel tank is made of plastic.
Among other things, the designers also made certain changes to the suspension design during the development of the car in question. In particular, a wider caster was installed in the front, this had a positive effect on the vehicle's directional stability.
At the same time, the steering rack was also updated; it is now somewhat shorter than the one installed on Kalina, thanks to this, only three turns of the steering wheel are required for a full turn. This made driving the car much easier
The front suspension also has a new strut module, whose design has undergone a number of changes and has received completely new characteristics as a result.
The stabilizers that provide lateral stability are stronger, as are the body supports.
During the modernization, attention was also paid to the rear suspension. So Granta became the first car in the history of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant to have negative wheel camber values. And this measure greatly improves the vehicle's handling.
What is the volume of the gas tank
Regardless of the modification of the Grant, the volume of its fuel tank is the same and is exactly 50 liters.
To this amount of gasoline should be added about 2 liters already supplied to the fuel supply system and the fuel filter. As a result, the maximum fuel for Grant will be 52 liters.
As previously noted, the car manufacturer indicates that only 95 gasoline should be used. In turn, reviews indicate that the car drives much more economically with this brand than with the cheap 92. Although critics note that they have no problems with the latter type of fuel - studies have proven that in total, their expenses (albeit insignificantly) , but higher.
Pay for the drive
I just didn't have enough width of the asphalt! Granta jumped on the side of the road and flew off the highway backwards. I get out of the salon: thank God, I’m safe, nothing hurts. And Granta is healthy! We pulled the car out of the ravine - there was no damage! After such a flight, a couple of scratches on the sills and a small crack in the lower part of the rear bumper don’t count. So this model retained its legendary strength - even in “active” clothing.
Of course, Granta Drive Active is a compromise. The look is catchy, but the power is not enough. Handling is excellent, but the price to pay for it is unbearable rigidity. The sedan reads every pebble and joint with disgusting meticulousness. You can’t rush along a rough road like you would on a standard Grant—it’s uncomfortable!
Is it worth taking this Grant in the only available Comfort version with an AMT robot for 670 thousand rubles? You can if you want to show off. For this money you can get a basic Vesta, which, even in its standard form, handles much better and does not force you to sacrifice comfort.
If we talk about the Grants family, then the Cross version is more interesting. It has a better balance of handling and comfort, is more practical and looks just as good. And you will save another 50 thousand! So Granta Drive Active is a piece product.
| Granta’s character now shows lightness and excitement | Only for smooth asphalt |
- Length / width / height / base
4280 / 1700 / 1450 / 2476 mm - engine
, P4, 16 valves, 1596 cm³; 78 kW / 106 hp at 5800 rpm; 148 Nm at 4200 rpm - Maximum speed
184 km/h - Acceleration time 0–100 km/h
12.0 s - Fuel/fuel reserve
AI-95/50 l - Average fuel consumption
6.5 l/100 km - transmission
; P5
Trunk volume
520 l
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Table with technical characteristics of Lada Granta
| 1.6 l. 8th grade (Euro-4) 82 hp | 1.6 l. 8th grade (Euro-4) 87 hp | |
| Length, mm | 4260 | 4260 |
| Width, mm | 1700 | 1700 |
| Height, mm | 1500 | 1500 |
| Base, mm | 2476 | 2476 |
| Front wheel track, mm | 1430 | 1430 |
| Rear wheel track, mm | 1414 | 1414 |
| Luggage compartment volume, cubic meters dm. | 480 | 480 |
| Weight in running order, kg | 1160 | 1160 |
| Gross vehicle weight, kg | 1560 | 1560 |
| Permissible total weight of a towed trailer with brakes, kg | 900 | 900 |
| Permissible total weight of a towed trailer without brakes, kg | 450 | 450 |
| Wheel formula / drive wheels | 4x2 / front | 4x2 / front |
| Car layout diagram | front-wheel drive, front engine, transverse | |
| Body type / number of doors | sedan/4 | sedan/4 |
| engine's type | gasoline, four-stroke | gasoline, four-stroke |
| Supply system | distributed injection with electronic control | |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in-line | 4, in-line |
| Engine displacement, cubic meters cm | 1596 | 1596 |
| Maximum power, kW/hp/rpm. | 60/82/5100 | 64/87/5100 |
| Maximum torque, Nm at rpm | 132/3800 | 140/3800 |
| Fuel | unleaded gasoline AI-95 (min) | |
| Fuel consumption by driving cycle, l/100 km | 7,3 | 7,2 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 164 | 167 |
| Transmission | with manual control | with manual control |
| Number of gears | 5 forward, 1 reverse | 5 forward, 1 reverse |
| Main gear ratio | 3,7 | 3,7 |
| Steering | rack and pinion steering mechanism | rack-and-pinion steering mechanism with electromechanical power steering |
| Tires | 175/70 R13 (82, T, H) | 175/65 R14 (82, H) |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 50 | 50 |
Comparison of overall dimensions of Lada Granta and Lada Kalina (enlarge)
What changed?
By “lucky coincidence,” the author was the owner of a Granta (a 2017 liftback, in the minimum Norma configuration) and came to the test armed for comparisons.
In 2022, VAZ carried out a restyling, designing the front in the “X-style”. The main pair in the transmission was changed from 3.7 to 3.9. All engines were made “non-plug-in” - if the timing belt breaks, the pistons do not meet the valves. Engine control program calibrations have been adjusted. For example, the eight-valve engine now picks up more confidently after the first outbreaks during a cold start. The temperature regime has also changed. If during the cold season you see that the operating temperature after warming up has frozen around 80–82 degrees, do not be alarmed. The thermostat in this case is working properly.
If you take a car without a radio, only with audio preparation, keep in mind that the speaker wiring to the doors is laid normally, and the antenna cable is a pure formality. It runs from the roof antenna to the bottom of the right A-pillar trim. Without an extension cable, you won't be able to reach the audio center.
Liftback, sedan, hatchback or station wagon - which body should you choose?
Four body types for a budget car - an enviable variety. The wheelbase is the same for all, but then the demand for one or another modification largely depends on the rear overhang. That is, the size of the floor, and therefore the volume of the trunk in the standard configuration - with the rear seats not folded and the shelf in the headrest area not removed. The hatchback has a trunk of 240 liters, the station wagon - 360. Unfortunately, there is no “barn” with a large overhang, and in terms of cargo compartment capacity it is easily surpassed by the sedan and liftback with indicators of 500 and 440 liters. In this pairing, the sedan is a mathematical winner, but, say, the trunk lid stops still eat up some of the usable space.
In terms of ease of loading/unloading and the ability to accommodate large luggage, the victory goes to the liftback. Its fifth door rises up along with the rear window and opens a huge opening. It easily fits items that cannot be squeezed into a sedan.
The Granta liftback also has two hooks in the niches of the cargo compartment on which you can hang bags of goods from the supermarket. Very convenient - they don’t crawl on the trunk floor while driving. Needless to say, within the Grant family, a couple of sedan-liftbacks are in great demand.
Lada Granta fuel tank capacity
As a fuel tank in any car, including the Lada Granta, there is a special container that allows you to ensure the safety of fuel. In most modern cars, the filling tank is located in the rear part under the bottom. This option was not chosen by manufacturers by chance, since it allows them to achieve the required weight distribution. In the Lada Granta model, the tank is made of plastic.
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What is the tank volume in Grant?
The fuel tank capacity for the model reviewed here, regardless of equipment level, is 50 liters. To the indicated value you can add a couple of liters contained in the fuel line and the power system filter, and you will get the maximum volume of fuel. The manufacturer recommends using “95” gasoline.
It should be remembered that it is recommended to fill the tank completely before the actual trip. If after refueling the vehicle is expected to remain idle for a long time, then fuel will evaporate under the influence of external factors through the ventilation system in the refueling tank. This point is especially relevant in hot weather.
When fuel is supplied from the pump to the tank, and the owner of the Lada Granta intends to fill it to capacity, the first “shooting” of the fuel nozzle occurs at the 45th liter. The corresponding instrument panel indicator will display the fuel level symbol without the last illuminated division. This fact gives rise to a lot of heated debate, the essence of which is the opinion that the actual volume of the gas tank present in the Lada Grant is compared with the value declared by the manufacturer. Taking into account the experience of the owners, it can be argued that in the “slow refueling” mode it is possible to add about six more liters.
Using the basics of mathematics, we get the value: the total volume of the gas tank is 51 liters, and this corresponds to the manufacturer’s statements.
Design feature of the tank?
In the LADA Granta tank, the designers did not provide a hole for draining fuel. If such a need arises, then this procedure is carried out through the system filter or fuel rail. In this case, the volume of the fuel tank does not change.
When does the warning symbol light up indicating low fuel level?
The level lamp is activated when the remaining volume present in the fuel tank reaches 7 liters.
Refueling volumes
For the purpose of a more informative perception of the given data, we have created a table reflecting the values of refueling volumes for the LADA Granta model. It is located in the text below.
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Which engine and which gearbox is better?
Eight-valve VAZ-11186 engine with a power of 87 hp. It is aggregated only with a five-speed manual transmission. An excellent pair for Russian operating conditions! Simple, reliable, maintainable. Let's call it the most universal and family-friendly.
The updated Grants with this power unit have become a little more high-torque. When driving under tension there is less detonation clanging. Fuel consumption has increased within reason. From the pre-restyling liftback it was possible to squeeze out 4.9–5.2 liters per 100 km on an empty country road. The current car in similar conditions “eats” 5.5–5.6 liters per hundred. But more realistic values are still 5.8–5.9 in summer and 6.0–6.2 in winter. The short main pair and the updated engine control program had an effect.
The option is more likely for youth - a sixteen-valve VAZ-21127 engine with a power of 106 hp. with the same five-speed manual transmission. The faster it is, the more expensive it is. But on cars of lower trim levels the price tag is even more or less acceptable. But the same engine with a robotic gearbox cannot be called a great success. Although a robot is cheaper, it cannot replace a full-fledged automatic in terms of ease of control, comfort during switching and reliability (we are talking about clutch life). Especially in a metropolis.
A suitable habitat for a robot is provincial cities that are not overloaded with traffic jams. And if there is an ardent desire to take a Grant with two pedals, and even with an eye to operation in a large city, it is better to take a closer look at the deformed sixteen-valve VAZ-21126 with a power of 98 hp. with a four-speed Jatco automatic transmission. True, the price tag of such a “stuffed” Grant is comparable to the price of Vesta and Logan of lower trim levels.
Box functions
This 4-speed automatic transmission is still installed in the Nissan Almera. It is as old as the world, invented a long time ago. Many people say that this is not a Japanese, but a Chinese box. Most likely, the components in it are from China. Most suppliers use this country, there is nothing wrong with that.
But the reliability of the JATCO box has been proven by practice. I have never heard people complain about unit malfunctions.
The classic machine works adequately, there are several modes:
- Parking.
- Reverse.
- Drive.
- First transfer.
- Second gear.
There is no tiptronic on it, but there is an “Overdrive” button.
How does it go and, most importantly, where?
Grant is not a champion on the race track. It does not shine with refined handling on the “parquet” floor. Here it is reliable in taxiing, but no more. But in Russia there are few truly smooth roads. To understand Granta's abilities, we need to shift the coordinate system. How to compare a car with a ground clearance of 195 mm in running order and 160 mm when fully loaded? Yes, with a single-wheel drive crossover!
The Granta has an almost impenetrable suspension, excellent ride quality on crushing and undulating surfaces, excellent cross-country ability for a single-wheel drive and very good handling for such a tall passenger car, and even with high-profile tires.
Is there somewhere to put the phone?
Eat. Especially in cars with minimal configurations. Let's count: a box with a lid at the top of the instrument panel, a shelf for the tunnel lining under the center console, a shelf under the handbrake lever, a shelf in the glove compartment and a very convenient slot above the single-din audio center. Two large cup holders are available. There is a socket. But, unlike the pre-restyling Grant, it is powered only “by ignition”. For those who often go “autonomous”, I recommend replacing one of the plugs on the panel with a USB slot (there are plenty of them in online stores), powering it with a constant “plus”. You can easily charge your phone during long stays in nature.
Lada Granta configurations
| Safety | Standard | Norm | Lux |
| Retractable seat belts | + | + | — |
| Inertia belts with preload | — | — | + |
| Driver airbag | + | + | + |
| Front passenger airbag | — | — | + |
| Rear seat headrests | — | — | + |
| ABS+BAS | — | — | + |
| Exterior | |||
| Bumpers painted in body color | — | + | + |
| Daytime running light in headlight | + | + | + |
| Stamped wheel rims, 13 | + | — | — |
| Stamped wheel rims, 14 | — | + | — |
| Alloy wheel disks, 14 | — | 8,000 rub. | + |
| Wheel covers | — | + | — |
| Radiator grille molding | — | + | + |
| Door moldings | — | — | + |
| Exterior mirrors painted in body color | — | — | + |
| Door frames black | — | — | + |
| Interior | |||
| Door trims with decorative inserts | — | + | + |
| Split rear seat | — | — | + |
| Floor sill trim | — | — | + |
| Floor threshold seals | — | — | + |
| Container for glasses | — | — | + |
| Comfort | |||
| Steering column with height adjustment | — | + | + |
| Electric power steering | — | + | + |
| Front electric windows | — | + | + |
| Rear electric windows | — | — | + |
| Athermal glass | — | — | + |
| Cabin air filter | — | + | + |
| Air conditioner | — | — | + |
| Electric drive and heated exterior mirrors | — | — | + |
| Heated front seats | — | — | + |
| Power trunk lock | — | + | + |
| Electronics | |||
| central locking | — | + | + |
| On-board computer | — | + | + |
| Security alarm | — | — | + |
| Remote control of locks and trunk lid | — | + | + |
| Audio system | — | — | + |
| Cost, rub. | 229 000 | 256 000 | no data |
A gas tank (fuel tank) is a container in a car where fuel is stored. Typically the gas tank is installed at the rear bottom of the body. This arrangement has a good effect on the “weight distribution” of the car. On the Lada Granta the gas tank is made of plastic.
Fuel tank volume Lada Granta
How much can this beauty put into our Granta?
The volume of the fuel tank, regardless of the configuration, on a Lada Granta car is 50 liters.
Add to this no more than 2 liters, which will be in the fuel line and fuel filter, and you will get the maximum volume that can be filled into this car. You only need to refuel with 95-grade gasoline, which is what the manufacturer recommends.
Remember that you only need to “fill up to full” before the trip. Otherwise, during long-term parking under the influence of external factors, gasoline vapors will evaporate through special holes in the gas tank. This will be especially noticeable in hot weather.
When “filling the tank to full”, the first shooting of the column will occur at 45 liters. In this case, the fuel level on the instrument panel will be indicated “without one division to full.” It is because of this that disputes arise that the gas tank is actually smaller than the volume stated by AvtoVAZ in the technical documentation. In my experience, after the first shooting in the “slow pour” mode, it is possible to fill about 6 more liters.
By simple mathematical addition operations, the volume of all gasoline in the system is at least 51 liters, which corresponds to the information declared by the car manufacturer.
P.S. I only fill up with 92nd gasoline.
External view of the fuel tank
Fuel tank from a used Lada Granta car.
Clean gas tank
The design of the Lada Granta does not provide a drain hole on the gas tank, so gasoline can only be drained by acting on the fuel rail or through the fuel filter.
When does the low fuel warning light come on?
Indicator lamp for low gasoline level when the volume of fuel in the gas tank is no more than 7 liters.
Filling volumes of the Lada Granta car
To provide more detailed information, we have created a table with all the refueling volumes of the Lada Granta car. It is presented below.
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Is it comfortable to sit?
The front seats are a compromise. Relatively high rise, not very long cushion, but overall decent back support. However, after restyling, the chairs became more pleasing to the eye, but less pleasing to the back and legs. The old-style padding was a little more comfortable - on a long journey the desire to stretch did not come as often. And of course, restyling did not correct the main drawback of the rear of the Granta - the narrow space in the area of the lower part of the doorways. But this inconvenience of getting on/off is an inevitable price to pay for stamping the floor under a large fifty-liter tank.
What if you service the car yourself?
The plant's obligations are a useful thing. But to maintain the warranty, you must undergo regular maintenance from authorized dealers. The amounts from the first to the fifth maintenance are as follows: 1900, 7700, 7300, 7700, 10,000 rubles. This is for five years or 60,000 km. There seem to be no super complex manipulations, the price of consumables is cheap, but still expensive. The machine is generally reliable. Hmm!
I won’t advise, but I’ll give you a calculation for those who want to spit on the guarantee. With self-service, 2,500 rubles for maintenance costs you a fair amount. This will include the price of work at a garage service, good domestic oil, and branded consumables from Lada Detail. Yes, in general, and valve adjustment for 87-horsepower engines. Moreover, many online stores offer ready-made sets of consumables for specific maintenance. Which is convenient and cheap.
In general, there is an opportunity to save twenty thousand or even more for five maintenance. For the people, Grants are a good insurance fund in case of a sudden breakdown. Enough for suspension struts, replacing a windshield, a tire that cannot be repaired, and eliminating a number of other troubles.
Got in and drove off or what?
There are things that I recommend doing right away. It is advisable to check the wheel alignment without delaying
. I had no questions about the pre-restyling car - I drove it without problems with the wheels up to 50,000 km. But the updated liftback and similar Grants from friends were slightly eating away at the outer part of the tread on the front tires. Exactly so much that it can be attributed to the imperfect quality of cheap tires. Indeed, the steering wheel is straight, the car does not pull anywhere while driving, the run-out is good, and fuel consumption is low. But I stopped by to check so as not to guess on the coffee grounds. The officials announced about five thousand rubles for the operation! Result: caster and camber are normal. Moreover, the parameters for the left and right wheels have very minimal discrepancies. The problem was with the toe-in - a slight fall out of the tolerance range. Simply put, the wheels were spinning a little. The shoes have been rehabilitated. I understand that two new 14-inch Artmotion tires from Belarus will cost less than checking wheel alignment angles from the officials. But there is also a winter set.
I’ll mention a couple of very useful and inexpensive modifications that are best done in the first days of operation. The first is a self-adhesive seal for the gap between the upper edge of the windshield and the roof
(pictured above).
In this area, the paint is highly susceptible to abrasive wear. The second is cheap plastic tubes for upgrading the seals of the sliding windows
. Grant has one drawback - the slightly open windows rattle unpleasantly in the openings. The tubes are pushed into the seal and the itching disappears. The modification does not interfere with the operation of the power window.
Features of the modes
I will list the intricacies of the Japanese 4-speed automatic transmission. As for the first gear mode. If you need to move slowly in the snow or on a descent, this mode will help.
At high speeds (120 and above), virtual 5th gear begins to operate. At about 4000 rpm the speed will be 120 km per hour. As you increase the speed further, you will notice that the engine speed has dropped slightly, but the speed has not changed. This is just for those people who say that 4 steps are not enough. There really aren’t enough of them, but at high speed the engine doesn’t “roar.” It seems like it's in 5th gear.
After the robot, it’s nice to drive such an automatic machine, despite its delays and thoughtfulness. For those who like an automatic transmission, this is an excellent budget choice. It is definitely justified, there will be no problems with the unit. I look forward to your comments and opinions from those who already own such a car.
Maybe someone has had problems with the automatic transmission, it will be very interesting to know. Share with everyone! If you have any questions, ask. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, good luck on the roads!
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What about sound insulation?
When measuring the noise, I didn’t expect any revelations from Granta. But in vain! Already at idle, it easily outperformed the Datsun on-DO and Renault Logan that took part in the “Behind the Wheel” test. I tried it on several times. I deliberately stood closer to the traffic lights, where the flow of traffic starts, truck engines growl, and semi-trailers clank. In vain: a short burst on the device, and then averaged readings around 42 dB.
Let's get going. Fourth gear, flat road, speed 50 km/h. Granta and I again easily “wash” a couple with an automatic and a CVT. Lada produces 61.5 dB versus 66 for on-DO and 64 for Logan. Moreover, Granta is on itchy studded tires, and this is the loudest measurement of several.
Well, you give a hundred in fifth gear! And again a victory: 61.9 dB versus 73 and 68.8. So far, in our tests, only Vesta is quieter. Idling unconditionally. In operating modes too, but on summer tires the gap over the Granta should be reduced.
And now the fly in the ointment. The Granta is averagely quiet on smooth roads. But after changing gears, the hum of gearbox gears began to be heard in the general background, the trunk lock clicked in a small hole, when the next stop and transition to neutral the clutch began to rattle, and on the coarse-grained asphalt the plastic lining of the cabin “speaked.” All these are barely noticeable emissions on the sound level meter indicator. They don’t spoil the overall picture, but the ear can hear them! It would be nice to get rid of the annoying “crickets” in the unexpectedly quiet interior of the updated Granta.
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Lada Granta of the current generation.
The decision to continue production of old cars was dictated by their popularity. It is reported that the machines will be assembled as long as there is a high demand for them, and since the manufacturer will have to maintain an attractive price component, changes in the design of such a Grant, major improvements or expansion of equipment cannot be expected. At the same time, the management of the concern predicts that the old version will be in demand for another year or two, which means that cheap sedans, hatchbacks, liftbacks and station wagons will continue to roll off the assembly line, although cars of the same format and class, but more modern ones, will continue to be produced along with them. bearing the LADA emblem.
Evenly
Here are the results of measuring the thickness of the factory paintwork at the points indicated in the diagram:
- Hood - 116 microns.
- Wing - 94 microns.
- Threshold/door - 93 microns.
- Trunk lid -96 microns.
The car is painted normally. Save within reason. The roughest guideline for the thickness of paintwork on most cars is from 80 to 160 microns. Grant's numbers are not at the very edge of the tolerance range. This is good. The variation in thickness on vertical body parts is minimal. The parameters of the Lada are more modest than those of the Renault Logan taken as a reference model. With the Datsun on-DO that was tested, with the exception of the hood (the Granta is a little “fatter” here), the difference is within the measurement error. It’s not surprising - they have the same platform, and they come off the same assembly line.
What do you advise?
There is no better offer in the budget segment of our market than Granta of lower and mid-range configurations. The design, which is far from being fresh, has been brought to a very respectable level. The common cliche - a lot of car for your money - is about her. Plus crossover cross-country ability, efficiency, adaptation to Russian operating conditions, tolerable comfort, and the ability to quickly repair almost every pole.
In short, if you are not a snob and drive not only on capital roads, the Granta with an eight-valve engine and a manual gearbox is one of the most reasonable options.
IMPORTANT
- 1.6 8V MT: 455,900–575,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V MT: 552,500–609,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V AMT: 557,500–634,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V AT: 607,500–645,800 rub.
- 1.6 8V MT: 472,900–590,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V MT: 567,500–624,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V AMT: 572,500–649,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V AT: 622,500–660,800 rub.
- 1.6 8V MT: 482,900–600,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V MT: 577,500–634,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V AMT: 582,500–659,800 rub.
- 1.6 16V AT: 632,500–670,800 rub.
- 1.6 8V MT: 574,900–597,900 rub.
- 1.6 16V MT: 612,900–638,900 rub.
- 1.6 16V AMT: 637,900–663,900 rub.
Guarantee
Data from the warranty card: 3 years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first), 6 years against through body corrosion. Shock absorbers, bearings, exhaust system, oxygen sensors - 1 year or 35,000 km. Batteries - 2 years. Ends, ball joints, silent blocks, wheel drives, hoses, pipes, water pump, expansion tank, switches, manual brake system cables and a number of other parts - 3 years or 50,000 km.
dimensions
Length/width/height/wheelbase
4250 / 1700 / 1500 / 2476 mm
4483 / 1706 / 1474 / 2602 mm
4359 / 1733 / 1517 / 2634 mm
Prices for some consumables and spare parts
Cost (original / non-original)
Valve cover gasket
Spark plug kit
Front brake pads
Timing repair kit (VAZ-11186 engine)
Manufacturer's recommendations
Change engine oil - once a year or after 15,000 km. Viscosity is selected according to the table in the instructions, taking into account operating conditions. The most universal option: 5W-30 and 5W-40. API quality level: SL, SM, SN. Oil volume: in engines with a manual transmission - 3.2 l, with an automatic - 4.4 l.
Tire sizes: 175/65 R14, 185/60 R14, 185/55 R15, 195/55R15 for the Cross version.
Insurance and taxes
OSAGO (for Moscow, for 10 months or more, unlimited number of drivers, class 3, Kbm=1
Transport tax (for Moscow)
