What is the difference between the new Lada Granta and the old one and the first breakdown at 3 thousand kilometers. Owner review

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

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.

Honest review of the Lada Granta fl

Hello dear friends, a year has passed of owning a wonderful car Lada Granta fl, a lot has been done with it this year, about 50,000 have been invested, the car has a lot of advantages, but also a lot of disadvantages, now I’ll tell you everything in more detail, so what? , Pongali)
PROS: - Large trunk - Nice interior - Low consumption - Simple as an ax - Nice appearance - Excellent cross-country ability for a family sedan - Cheap to maintain

CONS: - Very small interior, with my height 201 it is impossible to sit behind me - Very uncomfortable seats, it is impossible to adjust so that it would be comfortable for osteochondrosis to develop in a year - Noise insulation - Thin metal - Weak brakes - The interior scratches very well - Creaking in the cabin

I ask you not to bomb, this is my opinion about my car, I’m sure that you have very cool and unbreakable cars, so don’t scold too much, during the year of operation a lot of things happened to my girl, but now I’ll tell you the latest problems that I had over the past couple of months, from the first day of owning the car, it has been running very poorly, you have to turn it for a long time, sometimes several times, the brakes at the back have started clicking, the antifreeze is leaking somewhere, the pipes are dry, the floor is dry, the oil is clean, I don’t know where this ass is deactivating it, I’ve already topped up 2-2.5 liters, the dealer says that this is not a warranty case, it was mentioned at all the maintenance, I don’t know what to do with it, I’ll figure it out myself after the 2nd maintenance, I’m confused by the indifference of the St. Petersburg dealers, well, for now it’s something like this, what else can I remember I’ll add, now I’m driving, I’ll take a photo of the car and post a photo for this entry)) Have a good day everyone, and smooth roads to you, and quality cars)))

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.

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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.

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. 



What is the difference between the new Lada Granta and the old one and the first breakdown at 3 thousand kilometers. Owner review

Everything is a little better, but you shouldn’t expect miracles: this is still a very budget car.

At the beginning of this year I sold a 2012 Grant. The car had an eight-valve engine, mileage was under 100 thousand. Before this, I didn’t encounter any special problems, everything was just minor things, in fact, I only changed the light bulbs, and then routine maintenance. I was driving it, the oil was eating up a little, mostly leaking little by little through the valve cover, and replacing the gasket did not help. The interior also creaked and rattled terribly, but this is probably normal for Grants.

Many people ask me how the Lada Granta 2022 in the new body differs from the old one, not only in appearance, but also in feel. I’ll try to summarize the differences and impressions in my owner review. I’ll say right away that although I will make comparisons with the old Granta, there are differences in the engine and configuration.

I bought a new sixteen-valve Granta (106 hp) for 540 thousand, it has power steering, electric mirrors, heated front seats, air conditioning, radio with USB, card and bluetooth. Basically, that's it.

I liked that despite the running-in, the engine still consumes less than an eight-valve engine. And also, the glass is athermal. The plastic casing does not yet emit any extraneous sounds, although with mileage I think the melodies will begin. I like that there is a closing button on the trunk. In the cabin there is an on-board computer with a lot of information, the radio synchronizes with the iPhone without any problems, the sound is so-so, but for such a price it will do.

One of the downsides is that the rear door windows have a manual lift, and, like in the old Grant, they tend to lower gradually on their own, apparently from vibrations, so you need to look at them and periodically lift them yourself.

The seats are also set too high. Well, the gearbox howls hysterically when the engine brakes.

Running in up to 3 thousand according to documents. In the city, at an average speed of just under 30 km/h, the Grant has 9.3 liters of gasoline. The previous Grant had a box on the slide, this one has a cable one, so the handle strokes are noticeably shorter. But the box howls, especially when releasing the gas, and when turning on the rear, some rattling noises are heard.

The most pleasant difference between the new Lada Granta and the old one, which I already mentioned, is the presence of a button on the trunk lid, which was sorely lacking before: now you don’t need to run from the door to the trunk, there is a closing handle inside, as well as a backlight.

It's funny that domestic cars surprise with such little things, although this is standard for a foreign car.

Previously, there was a shelf for the phone on the front panel, now instead of it there is a drawer with a lid like in the Gazelle, only a little smaller. The best thing for a taxi is that it is very convenient to put money there. The central air ducts also became rectangular; the phone holder fit into the round holes.

In the review of the owner of the new Lada Grant, I can’t help but write about the interior (although everyone already knows): the interior has become noticeably better

Externally, the differences between the old and the new body are not worth mentioning in the owner’s review, although for me the car was also a success - the X-style made the 2022 Lada Granta more attractive. Clearance according to the passport is 195 mm when the car is empty. The seating position is too high, I don’t like it, but getting out of the car and getting into it is fine.

PS Well, Lada wouldn’t be Lada if it weren’t for the bugs already on the new car. After running in, the windshield began to leak. I go to the dealer, he goes to the factory, the factory says do it under warranty. So, in some ways, but in quality, the new Lada Granta is not particularly different from the old one. Of course, I would like to hope that there will be no further problems, although it’s hard to believe.

Source: drom.ru/reviews/lada/granta/1399880

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.

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.

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.

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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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 Lada Granta

A total of 13 reviews of the Lada Granta car were found

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Reviews from owners allow you to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the Lada Granta, and will also help you evaluate the reliability of Lada Granta cars. Reviews from Lada Granta owners, which are positively rated by other readers of our portal, are highlighted in blue. We will be glad to see your reviews, ratings and comments.

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Year of release: 2019

Engine: 1.6 (98 hp) Gearbox: A4

I have a Lada Granta for work and as a personal car; before that I drove a Lada Kalina station wagon with a manual transmission.
I work in Chelyabinsk, but often go on business trips to Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow, so in a year I manage to cover about 100,000 km; I’ve already driven 50,000 km on the new Granta without any serious breakdowns. Two more such machines operate in a similar mode at our enterprise. We do not serve according to the regulations; we do some things more often, some less often. Article on the topic: Lemax gas boilers reviews from owners

Since cars drive mainly over long distances, we change the engine oil a little less often and don’t look into the transmission at all, but the clutch in cars with “mechanics” lasts about 100 thousand, which is partly why we switched to an automatic transmission. ..full text of the review about Lada Granta Liftback 1.6 AT

Average rating: 3.05

Lada Granta SW Cross

Year of release: 2019

Engine: 1.6 (106 hp) Gearbox: M5

There is no cover on the rear bumper, it can be scratched when loading, for some reason the spare tire is 14, with wheels 15, although 15 fits with a reserve, very short mudguards, stupid, there are no options for opening the rear door automatically. There is no lighting in the back row, the acoustics are Soviet, there is no cover (plate) on the engine, although there are studs for it. VAZ alloy wheels are too soft, after bumps they begin to beat, I had to roll them on a machine a couple of times. Otherwise everything is fine, let's see what happens next.

Average rating: 3.01

Year of release: 2019

Engine: 1.6 (106 hp) Gearbox: M5

I took the Granta Cross as a second car for the family, as a workhorse.
I have a small business in the construction industry, traveling. Sometimes you need to deliver samples or materials. In short, station wagon is my thing. Since I have to drive not only on roads, I chose the “cross” version. The engine here is not the most vegetable, I chose the top one with 106 horsepower, but the gearbox is still mechanical. The Comfort package cost about 600 thousand. There is air conditioning, heated front seats, electric drive and heated exterior mirrors. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height, but there are enough adjustments. Wheels are 15, cast (wow!), but the spare wheel is R14, stamped. ..full text of the review about Lada Granta SW Cross

Average rating: 3.03

Year of release: 2019

Engine: 1.6 (106 hp) Gearbox: M5

Since I often operate the car at full load, I chose a Granta station wagon with the most powerful engine available. I used to drive a Lada Kalina with an 8-valve engine, and sometimes it didn’t have enough power. It is very good that in the new engine, even if the timing belt breaks, the valves do not meet the pistons, which allows you to avoid expensive engine repairs. To be fair, I must say that my belt had never broken before, but I had problems with the rollers and pump.

The 106-horsepower engine is perfect for such a car, the dynamics are good, the average fuel consumption is just over 7 liters per 100 km

The appearance of the updated Granta has definitely become better, but there is one thing, for some reason they installed Uzbek headlights with non-standard bulbs on the car, I wanted to buy one in reserve, but we don’t have those in our stores, and they illuminate the road so-so, on Kalina “The headlights were better. ..full text of the review about Lada Granta Station Wagon

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Average rating: 3.03

Year of release: 2018

Engine: 1.6 (106 hp) Gearbox: M5

In short, the Lada Granta in real life, RESTYLE. There was no choice: initially I wanted Vesta, but I couldn’t afford the money. In the spring I decided to buy the Grant, but then I found out about the imminent restyling and decided to be patient. Still, the new one will be more beautiful than the old one. From the face it can be confused with Vesta. In short, the restyle definitely benefited her, if we talk about her appearance.

I've had my car for almost a month, I'm getting used to it. It took me the longest to get used to the clutch - it’s “long”; at first, when shifting, I jerked like a driving school cadet. Although I’ve been driving for 10 years already (and that’s if you count your license).

Somehow the “robot” didn’t dare take the manual transmission, and the “automatic” is not offered with this engine. ..full text of the review about Lada Granta 1.6

Average rating: 3.03

Lada Granta

Year of release: 2017

Engine: 1.6 (102 hp) Gearbox: M5

The car is good. The suspension is soft and quite energy-intensive. The sound insulation is poor, you can hear everything. Ground clearance is 160 mm, in winter I can park wherever I want. It's a bit cramped inside, and it's hard for three of us to sit in the back. I'm pleased with the traction control system, it drives great in winter. Not the entire instrument panel is visible from the passenger seat. The trunk is small but roomy, enough for a small car. The landing is soft, but not very comfortable. In winter, the heating of the windshield is pleasing; the glass heats up in 3 minutes, and all the ice comes off. The heated seats also please with their quick heating. The mirrors are large and everything is visible very clearly. Overall, the car is good and inexpensive in its class, I don’t regret the purchase.

Average rating: 3.03

Year of manufacture: 2014

Engine: 1.6 (87 hp) Gearbox: M5

Hello everyone, I have already written a review about this car, three years have passed, I continue to use it, mileage is 44,000 km. This time I won’t write too long. In general, after three years, everything seems to be fine. Previously, I wrote the pros and cons in comparison with the VAZ 2114, let me summarize the pros:

— the car as a whole is very dynamic (for a 1.6 eight-valve), but I have to rev the engine; in third gear I often accelerate to 80.

— it costs well on the road, you can drive 140 without straining, and the consumption will be quite tolerable if you drive in compliance with traffic rules, i.e. full text of the review of the Lada Granta

Average rating: 3.03

Year of manufacture: 2015

Engine: 1.6 (106 hp) Gearbox: M5

I've always liked liftback cars. Outwardly, they look elegant and they have a large trunk; due to the greater slope, the rear window, unlike hatchbacks and station wagons, is almost not dirty. Of course, I wanted to buy a Skoda Rapid, but the price was too steep. That's why I took our Lada Granta. Of course, comfort is minimal compared to foreign cars, although my car is in a top-end configuration. I took a car with a manual transmission; I didn’t dare mess with a “robot”. But the necessary living wage is there: air conditioning, power accessories, heated front seats and a surprisingly good multimedia system with navigation. ..full text of the review about Lada Granta Liftback

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Average rating: 3.03

Year of manufacture: 2014

Engine: 1.6 (87 hp) Gearbox: M5

Hi all! I bought Grant a Liftback 2nd configuration. I bought it after 14, which I rattled off for almost 8 years. Therefore, my review is mainly a comparison with 14.

why is it better 14:

— more places, more comfortable for tall people, I’m 192 cm tall,

— There is a good view in the mirrors and in general the mirrors are ok! At 14, I constantly had to bend down to look in the mirror, but that was because of my height,

— ventilation makes less noise, blows much better, overall I liked it, but there are problems in winter, more on that below,

— clearly more powerful, faster acceleration, +12 power is felt,

— there are daytime running lights, in my opinion this is an important plus,

— the cable drive of the box eliminated vibrations on the lever,

— the electric trunk lock is not a bad thing, it was brought to an additional channel on the signaling system, it’s very convenient to open it from the remote control, the question is why they didn’t make a locking gas tank flap (it’s not clear),

— design is a matter of taste, but, of course, it probably looks better

— AvtoVAZ finally got new door locks, the doors open and lock well, I don’t know what will happen next, on the 14th there were always problems with the door handles,

Average rating: 3.03

Year of manufacture: 2012

Engine: 1.6

I took a ride in AutoHERMES to Krasnaya Sosna, took a test drive on Grant and decided to take it. Automatic after manual is just a fairy tale. Nothing rattles or knocks, the cabin is quiet, the engine can be heard, but not loudly, even with a sharp press on the gas, the engine roars, but is not deafening. When driving, gear shifting is absolutely imperceptible, everything is smooth and smooth, and only the numbers on the computer show that they are shifting. The brakes hold great, the mirrors are huge and visibility is simply excellent. I didn’t notice any significant fuel consumption, in the city it showed 6 liters, this is in third gear. The appearance, of course, is not for everyone, but overall it’s not bad; the upholstery materials and panels are inexpensive, but they look good. ..full text of the review about LADA Granta 1.6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Sergey, owner of LADA Granta 2019

– The car is very reliable and easy to maintain, made for Russian roads and for a long time. I also previously had a LADA Granta, but in a simpler configuration. For 200 thousand km it did not require any repairs, I just changed the consumables.

In my opinion, this is the most affordable car on the market. The car may be inferior to competitors in comfort and controllability, but its reliability, low cost and ease of maintenance are at the highest level.

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