Reviews from Lada Granta owners: a large study of 2015-2016

When it comes to the modern Russian automobile industry, and specifically about AVTOVAZ, our ears literally wither from the enormous amount of negative emotions. They call our cars names no matter what shortcomings they attribute to them! We'll talk about this today.

In general, Russian cars are criticized with all their might. There are not many of them left, and the Lada Granta is one of them. When scolding, critics sometimes forget about the most important thing. And the most important thing is that we have been driving these cars for more than half a century. They are widely sold and bought throughout our vast country. Moreover, the demand for them is stable and constant.

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.

Reviews about the interior and electrical equipment

2. Reviews of Lada Granta sedan – interior and electrical equipment. Basically, they write and say only positive things. I would like to note the comfortable seats, the huge trunk with the rear backrest folded, and the presence of pockets and shelves.

I am very pleased with the good visibility, high-quality headlights (recommended mode - dial beam), and the system of daytime running lights. Very convenient and informative instrument panel, shortened steering column. What’s interesting is that the window regulators work reliably in any frost, the stove heats well, and there are no special complaints about the air conditioner.

Unfortunately, people complain about cheap plastic (even in luxury trim), uncomfortable headrests and lack of vertical adjustments in the driver's seat. Control bulbs burn out very often, apparently it makes sense to install more expensive ones. Good sound insulation compared to other models, but still far from reaching world standards.

Cost of equipment for tuning Lada Grants

Lowered suspension on Grant

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.

What does the price depend on: choice of configuration

All options for the Lada Granta are divided into several groups. This will allow you to independently select the optimal layout option, paying attention to increased safety, comfort or improved appearance.

Some can be combined with each other, creating a unique package. Additionally, it depends on how much the car costs. The analysis of options should begin with the minimum set of “Standard”. It includes the following additions:

• Driver side airbag;
• Standard installation components for installing child seats;
• Security system: rear door locking, security alarm and immobilizer;
• ABS system working in conjunction with BAS;
• Brake force distribution device – EBD;
• Possibility of adjusting the steering wheel height;
• Spare wheel.

The average cost for such a configuration is on average 383 thousand rubles.

The following additional options are provided for the “Norma” class configuration:

• The presence of an airbag for the passenger in the front seat;
• Availability of head restraints;
• On-board computer and auxiliary device for shifting gears;
• Rear seat layout in 60/40 proportion;
• Electric power steering;
• Electric lifts for front doors.

The presence of such innovations in the Lada Granta affects its cost, which can range from 419 to 487 thousand rubles, depending on the installed power unit and gearbox.

The Luxury package includes additional components that improve ride quality and comfort:

• Directional stability – ESC;
• Traction Control System (TCS) and Hill Start Assist (HSA);
• Headlight off delay;
• Seat belt height adjustment;
• Availability of central locking with remote control.

The maximum cost for such a configuration starts from 533 thousand rubles. But in addition to standard modifications, special modifications are made for the Lada Granta, designed to improve the appearance, interior and technical characteristics of the car.

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.

Estimated and actual fuel consumption per 100 km

Since the new 2016 Lado Granta belongs to the category of budget cars, the issue of actual fuel consumption should be considered in detail. To do this, it is necessary to conduct a comparative analysis of the declared and real indicators.

Gasoline consumption depends on the driving cycle parameters. As a basis, you need to take the initial parameters declared by the manufacturer:

• 9 l/100 km for the urban cycle;
• 6.7 l/100 km for mixed;
• 5.2 l/100 km for trips on country roads.

However, these indicators largely depend on the degree of driving skills. This is especially true for models with a manual transmission. If you do not follow the recommendations for timely switching engine operating modes, fuel consumption per 100 km can increase from 10 to 60%. You should also take into account the actual condition of the car and its operating conditions - the quality of the road surface, outside temperature, etc.

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.

About the engine and gearbox

3. Lada Granta sedan reviews about engines and gearboxes. The following features are common to the engines installed on the Lada Granta: good startability, even in severe frosts, efficiency - the fuel consumption declared by the manufacturer of 6-8 liters per 100 km is almost no different from the real one.

Electronic gas allows you to smoothly gain and lose speed. From here the ride became much smoother. The engine is very torquey and really works when overtaking, on climbs, and when driving off-road. However, it is whimsical and prefers 95 gasoline, although you can use 92, but then all the indicators drop an order of magnitude lower.

The acceleration dynamics are pleasing; the car accelerates quickly and effortlessly. I would like to note that after running-in (2000 km), the factory engine sharply increases in performance. The main thing is not to forget the recommendations given to you when purchasing and do not forget to change (again recommended) oil and coolant on time. If these conditions are met, the engine will last quite a long time.

Now about gearboxes. Lada Granta is equipped with a manual, robotic and automatic transmission. The VAZ “mechanics” with all its advantages and disadvantages has long been familiar to us, so I see no point in dwelling on it. But I would like to dwell on the robot and the automatic machine separately.

Automatic transmissions are a new and undeveloped thing for our automobile industry, so Japanese-made automatic transmissions were installed on the Lada Granta and they performed very well. The economic crisis brought this practice to naught, due to the increased price of this unit. Therefore, in the future, Grants will be equipped with robotic gearboxes or AMTs.

Basically, the robot is a manual gearbox in which the gears engage the mechanisms for you. The driver also participates in the switching process, which gives him the opportunity to determine his driving mode - automatic or manual. The main components for these boxes are made in Germany, which instills confidence in reliability and quality. AMT initially assumes sufficient smoothness and economical fuel consumption. Lada Granta in reviews 2016 Seen exclusively in this configuration.

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.

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.

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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.

What to choose - Priora or Grant?

For an objective comparison of which is better - Priora or Grant, you should also analyze the appearance of the models and their technical characteristics. It should be noted that Priora appeared much earlier than Granta. Therefore, some design solutions and equipment of the first one are simply outdated.

The Lada Granta has a much larger interior. The aerodynamic properties of the body have also been improved. However, Priora is a leader in the quality of materials used - polymers are distinguished by improved ductility.

According to the technical characteristics of the Grant, it has the following advantages:

• A modern gearbox has been installed, it is possible to purchase an “automatic” model;
• The maximum speed is higher – 183 km/h versus 168.5 km/h;
• The acceleration time to 100 km/h is slightly shorter – 11.5 seconds.

The price of Priora in the basic configuration is approximately equal to the luxury version of Granta. Over time, the latter should supplant the classic model if the manufacturer pays more attention to the build quality and materials used.

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.

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.

About the suspension

4. Reviews of the Grant on the chassis. The Granta's chassis is quite rigid, but very reliable. It doesn’t care about real bumps and depressions, and the very high ground clearance allows you to confidently plow off-road. It is not surprising that this model is very popular among fishermen and hunters. The car hardly reacts to ruts and holds the road confidently.

Up to 140 km/h you get real pleasure from driving on the highway, then it starts to wander a little. The car turns confidently, although due to the high ground clearance it rolls a little. At first there is a feeling of a slightly empty steering wheel, but you quickly get used to it. The car's brakes are very reliable. If you put wider tires and slightly reduce the ground clearance, the driving sensations will be comparable to a good SUV. When you look at reviews from Lada Granta owners with photos, you never cease to be surprised by the number of photos on arable land or virgin snow.

Thus, having examined the Lada Granta reviews carefully and from all sides, we have the right to ask ourselves a legitimate question: “Is it profitable to buy and operate this car?”

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

Comparison of Grant and Kalina

The expansion of the VAZ model line makes future car owners think: which is better - Grant or Kalina? At first glance, these cars have similar parameters. The engines are almost identical, with a slight difference in dimensions.

It must be remembered that the appearance of the new Lado Granta is a step to reduce the cost of the car to attract more buyers. Therefore, when comparing the basic versions, the following differences can be identified:

• Body metal thickness. In Granta it is much smaller. And although the manufacturer claims to use a new alloy, in practice there may be problems with the appearance of rust after the 2nd season of operation;
• Kalina -2 has a windshield heating system;
• Deteriorated cabin sound insulation performance in Granta;
• Improved body aerodynamics of the Lada Grant.

Often the determining factor is the cost of the models. And if you do not focus on the shortcomings described above, in this parameter the undisputed leader is Granta.

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.

Car tuning, photos of successful examples

It is difficult to find a truly good tuning of a standard factory model. The samples in the photo look good, but changes may lead to a deterioration in technical characteristics. Therefore, the issue of modernizing the interior and exterior must be approached professionally.

The easiest way to improve the appearance is to paint the body or apply a special color film. The last option appeared relatively recently, so its implementation should be trusted only to specialized workshops.

Possible exterior tuning options for the 2016 Lada Granta:

• Installation of a new front bumper with an improved air intake shape. It has a beneficial effect on improving aerodynamic properties, but reduces ground clearance;
• Installation of body elements;
• Small rear spoiler. Mainly serves to protect the rear window from contamination;
• Installation of new headlights.

To improve the interior of the Lada Granata, the following changes are most often made:

• New seats with optimal ergonomics and safety parameters;
• The use of new finishes - leather, improved fabric materials;
• Installation of a sports steering wheel;
• Additional devices - adjustable mirrors, climate control, air conditioning.

However, during the design of tuning, it is necessary to remember that it should not negatively affect the basic technical and operational characteristics of the Lada Granta.

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.

1. We place the car on a flat platform, secure the rear row of wheels with wheel chocks, and activate the parking brake lever.
2. Jack up the front part (side) of the car and remove the wheels.
3. 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.
4. We disassemble the front strut module into its component parts: shock absorber, spring, support bearing, bowl, nuts.
5. 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.

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.

Story

Each of us, deep in our memories, has a “Zhiguli” (grandfather, father, brother), where we took our first driving lessons. Even today, in the conditions of a severe economic crisis, the concern does not stand still, but is actively working and releasing new models to the market. On this positive wave, let's talk about one of these models, namely the Lada Granta.

According to 2014-2015 data, the Lada Granta was the sales leader; it was preferred by 15% of all buyers of AVTOVAZ products. Therefore, after carefully studying Lada Grant reviews on the Internet and periodicals, we decided to base our conversation on them. Let's begin.

Let me make a reservation right away: when we summed up all the Lada Granta reviews we studied, ran them through the computer, we got an amazing result - 56% of the reviews are positive! People are happy with the car and accept it even with all its shortcomings.