Lada Granta sedan: summarizing reviews from car owners

Lada Granta sedan: summarizing reviews from car owners

Russia continues to conquer the market with its products. The 2019 Lada Granta became the best-selling model of AVTOVAZ JSC: more than 70 thousand sedans in the first half of the year. Car owners have already tried out the car and commented on its performance capabilities. Let's collect reviews from the first owners together to determine the build quality and technical characteristics of the Lada Granta in the harsh Russian realities.[divider]

Sergey from Lipetsk

1.6 l 8-cl. (87 hp), 5MT

Classic/Optima

Despite the possibility of purchasing something from a foreign product, I decided to settle on the 2022 Lada Granta. It all comes down to the low cost of the sedan, which allows you to invest the remaining money in other needs.

I have never disliked the domestic auto industry, but somehow I used to get by with Renault products. I was also impressed by the dealer’s attitude, or rather his generosity: he gave me crankcase protection and winter tires. In general, the sedan purchase process went without problems.

After driving the first kilometers, I was convinced of good ground clearance: nothing was touching the bottom. Ground clearance of 180 mm is enough for travel in potholes and light off-road conditions (without load, 195 mm ground clearance). The front-wheel drive overcomes some muddy areas quite confidently, but the engine lets it down - 87 hp. With. not enough. Although Lada offers a 106 hp model. s., if anyone is interested in increased engine performance.

My top advantages:

• low price with a good level of sedan comfort;
• light steering when turning;
• a spacious trunk of 520 liters, where all daily luggage fits;
• good range of headlights and clear illumination of objects in front;
• good sound insulation, when compared with other models from Lada, where I had a chance to travel.

Disadvantages:

1. 87 hp engine. With. reduces the advantage of 180 mm ground clearance under load, because it’s easy to get stuck off-road.
2. The headlights are poorly adjusted and there is a feeling that this element has not been worked out.
3. Consumption is confidently higher than the specified data.
4. The radiator grille collects a lot of dust and other large debris.

To summarize, I will say that the Lada Granda 2022 lived up to expectations. Thanks to your bias towards AVTOVAZ, you prepare for the worst, but this does not happen. The sedan has improved significantly after restyling, which has a positive effect on the driving experience.

Review of VAZ Granta 1.6 (2019)

You know, I agree with you; personally, you also seem to me to be a very strange person. Now, evaluate your statements again, impartially, from the outside.

This review concerns AvtoVAZ products and is open for discussion for everyone, but this, you see, does not mean at all that someone who once had a VAZ 2109 or 2113 in ancient times and took a taxi ride in Vesta a couple of times now considers himself a little or an expert on currently produced AvtoVAZ models.
I quote only one characteristic statement of yours: “I consider the 1.6 engine more reliable than the 1.8.” Well, consider this for yourself silently, why bother littering the resource with all sorts of nonsense. Speak in your threads about Land Rover, why are you jumping here like flies on.... It would be fine if they said something worthwhile on the essence of the issue, but no, you need to carry all sorts of heresy, hiding behind your own opinion, which the visitors of this review don’t care about. A strange manner of self-affirmation. Further, I again quote your characteristic phrase: “personally, I never wrote anywhere that Vesta is shit or anything like that.” Hmm, your memory is short, you’ll have to refresh it a little and quote your words said a little higher. “Priors, 14s, Vestas - even at 50-70+ tkm - it’s like you’re driving in a bucket and you’re afraid that something will fall off.”

Wasn't that what you said? Oh well.

Further, one more quote in conclusion: “Vesta is probably the best thing that AvtoVAZ has done, but to assure that it is superior to imported analogues is at least stupid.” In fact, how can such a statement be made by at least a very narrow-minded and dense person , still filled with cliches coming from the scoop that everything imported is definitely better than domestic and, on top of that, has little knowledge of cars in general. That this is not true, I’ll give you a small example, let’s take for example 750 thousand rubles. for the purchase of a new car. (why such a sum, everything is very simple, you simply cannot buy the same Solaris cheaper). So for this amount there will be a new Solaris Active variant in a homeless configuration with a dead 1.4 engine that doesn’t run at all. And the same Vesta for this money will be a car of a completely different level, at least the Comfort Image 1.8 package, which, compared to the aforementioned Solaris, has a more spacious interior and trunk, more dynamic acceleration and more effective braking, much quieter in the cabin at high speed, It steers better, the suspension is better adapted to our Russian realities, higher ground clearance is not the most important thing here, by the way, better passive safety, cheaper maintenance and higher liquidity for subsequent sales, not to mention a lot of options that will not be in this Solaris, and even in design individual components too, for example headlights, the useless headlights of the Solaris have probably already become the talk of the town, and much more. As a result, this Solaris for this money really does not have one real advantage, with the exception of perhaps slightly lower fuel consumption (the 1.4 engine obliges after all) and that’s all. Which of these machines to choose, putting the most pragmatic choice at the forefront, suggests itself. Sales statistics confirm this in principle.

Lada Granta 2022: configurations and prices, photos in the new body, owner reviews

How much does the new Lada Granta 2022 cost in Russia: the price of the sedan on the official dealer’s website varies from 519,900 to 722,800 rubles . The model is sold in five trim levels: Standard, Classic, Comfort, #Club and Luxe.

The range of engines of the Lada Granta FL family is represented by three versions of the 1.6-liter gasoline engine. Depending on the modification, it is paired with a manual transmission, a classic automatic transmission or an AMT robot.

Configurations and prices of Lada Granta sedan 2022

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MT5 - 5-speed manual, AT4 - 4-speed automatic.

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• Initial version Standard includes only one airbag, audio preparation, ERA-GLONASS system, Isofix mount and 14-inch steel wheels.
• Classic package is complemented by electric power steering and a tilt-adjustable steering column, front windows, two rear headrests, central locking and an on-board computer with an indicator of the optimal moment for shifting gears.
• Comfort option includes, in addition to everything listed above, an audio system, heated front seats, two airbags, as well as electric exterior mirrors with turn signal repeaters built into them.
• Luxury equipment for the new Granta boasts foglights and full power accessories, 15-inch alloy wheels, climate control, remote central locking, standard alarm, heated windshield, adjustable driver's seat and seat belt fastenings in height, as well as folding seats in a ratio of 60 /40 backrests of the rear sofa.
• , the Optima and Prestige packages are available for the car . The first of them includes air conditioning and heated side mirrors, and the second provides rain and light sensors, a stabilization system, traction control, as well as rear parking sensors; an additional payment for metallic paint is another 6,000 rubles.

Pros and cons of Lada Granta FL

+ Pros

• Spacious trunk
• Availability
• Suspension

- Minuses

• Manual transmission howls
• Dynamics
• Cramped interior
• Brakes

Reviews from owners of Lada Granta sedan 2020-2021

The engine is a simple and proven eight-valve engine. It pulls at the bottom, but the diesel engine idles and works like a tractor. But now it’s plug-free. And the timing belt is now recommended for replacement at (hold your breath) 180,000 km! I don’t believe it, but I’ll check it out!

Box. In a world that is rushing forward at breathtaking speed, there must be a place for traditions. How can I explain to my son that there was a GAZ-51 and a GAZ-52, and even the GAZ-53 had a box that howled... “How did it howl, dad?” And I proudly switch from third to second, saying: “That’s it”!

Alexander Pimenov, review of Lada Granta 1.6 (87 hp) manual transmission 2019

The cruise control is a little tricky when turning it on and off, but on the highway it’s a useful thing - it gives your leg a rest. The rain sensor scared me at first when the windshield wipers started working on their own when sprayed with water from oncoming traffic, but I think that the thing is also useful. Light sensor - well, this is normal for tunnels, but I don’t use it like that.

The trunk of 520 liters is the largest in its class, four wheels with discs fit easily. With the rear seat folded down, it carried 2.5 meter long skirting boards.

Vladimir, review of Lada Granta Lux Prestige 1.6 (106 hp) MT 2020

I have already bought my second Grant, only now a new one. I got normal brakes! On my first Grant, the travel was quite long before it set, and during the test drive of the luxury version there was a car with the same operating principle. Plus, in video reviews, people also noted this.

In general, this is still the same Granta with a normal engine by modern standards, with a good automatic transmission, which does not change a bunch of gears back and forth for the sake of some half-liter of savings, but is absolutely predictable and adequate on descents and ascents, with excellent dynamics for the city and maneuverability, which can be safely used, and not carefully moved, with a cool omnivorous suspension and decent ground clearance.

Review of Lada Granta Comfort 1.6 (98 hp) automatic, 2020.

Externally, I quite liked the Granta FL. The front part of the body is without question at all: modern, beautiful and harmonious. From the side, of course, the situation is a little worse, but the calico roots cannot be avoided, just as the width/height disproportion is visible from the rear, however, after moving the GRZ to the trunk lid, the appearance became a little more harmonious.

Salon. In general, I liked everything about the cabin, if you take into account the class and price of the car. In terms of space, of course, it’s a bit cramped, but not critical: “you can live,” that’s what I decided for myself... but it’s cheap!

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Maxim, review about the new Lada Granta 1.6 (106 hp) manual 2020

Specifications

The new body of the Lada Granta 2022 is built on the basis of a front-wheel drive platform from Kalina with a transversely mounted engine. An independent MacPherson-type suspension is installed on the front axle of the four-door, and a semi-independent suspension with trailing arms and coil springs is installed at the rear.

In turn, the front wheels of the car received disc brakes, and the rear wheels received more affordable drum brakes. The Lada Granta FL sedan has the following overall dimensions, mm

• Length - 4 268
• Width - 1,700
• Height - 1,500
• Wheelbase - 2,476
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 145-160

The trunk volume of the four-door is 520 liters, and the fuel tank is installed at 50 liters. Curb weight varies from 1,040 to 1,100 kg and directly depends on the selected engine / configuration.

The line of power units of the Grant FL sedan is represented by three 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines that can work with manual, automatic or robotic transmissions.

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• The most affordable version of the model is equipped with an eight-valve VAZ-11186 engine with a power of 87 hp. (140 Nm) and five-speed manual transmission. This car accelerates from zero to hundreds in 11.6 seconds, and its top speed is stated at 172 km/h.
• You can also choose a version with a sixteen-valve VAZ-21126 engine producing 98 horsepower (145 Nm). Only this unit comes in tandem with a four-speed Jatco automatic. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is possible in 13.1 seconds, maximum speed is 176 kilometers per hour.
• The most powerful 16-valve engine VAZ-21127 develops 106 hp. and 148 Nm. This engine can work with either a five-speed manual or a robotic transmission. The version with a manual transmission is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the car with a robot is noticeably slower - 12.0 seconds. The maximum speed in both cases is 184 km/h.

The Lada Grant sedan cannot be called frisky, and it has absolutely nothing to provoke the driver to drive fast. The lack of dynamics is especially felt in the version with a 98-horsepower engine with an automatic transmission. This modification picks up speed well only up to 40 km/h, after which the speedometer needle creeps up extremely slowly, and dynamics appear only during kickdowns.

Feedback on the steering wheel of the model is slightly sluggish, and the car turns at speed with slight rolls. Certain questions also arise regarding the braking process: the pedal is too soft, and the pickup begins to be felt only after 40% of the pressure.

However, the Granta is not a sports car to require anything more from it, and for a car of its class it handles well. At the same time, the main advantage of the model is the practically impenetrable suspension, which ensures a very smooth ride even on broken and undulating surfaces.

The front seats in the new Lada Granta 2022 after restyling began to please the eye, but not everyone will like the seating itself. The seat back is quite high and comfortable, and the cushion could be longer. In addition, the updated cars use slightly stiffer padding, which is why on a long journey the desire to get out and stretch will appear more often than on an old-style car.

In turn, the main disadvantage of the second row is the narrow space in the area of ​​​​the lower part of the doorways, which makes getting in and out difficult. The rear sofa here is three-seater, but three adults will hardly be comfortable, but it is quite possible to seat two adults and one child.

Interesting Facts

The Lada Granta sedan entered production back in two thousand and eleven, and now an updated version of the model, which was presented at the Moscow Motor Show in the summer of '18, is on sale. In addition to the sedan, the family also includes a liftback, hatchback and station wagon.

Lada Granta FL in the new body has an X-shaped front end, made in the same style as on Vesta and XRAY cars. The bumper has undergone a complete revision, receiving an expanded air intake and chrome inserts in the form of boomerangs. The sedan also received new head optics, as well as a different radiator grille.

In the interior, after restyling, the front panel from Kalina was installed with minimal changes. The button illumination became white instead of green, the rectangular ventilation deflectors in the center acquired an X-shaped edging, and the instrument panel was designed in the style of Vesta - the digitization was made radial, and the scales acquired orange rims.

Among the innovations, it is worth noting the appearance in the wheel arches of soft fender liners made of a special material that do not absorb moisture and absorb impacts from pebbles, as well as a trunk lock with a button and an electromechanical drive. The robot has a “crawling” mode and a “Sport” button, which activates faster shifting, as well as a stronger clutch.

Photo of the new Lada Granta 2022

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Impression

In general, I got in, drove out of the car dealership, drove about 10 kilometers and became depressed. I don’t even want to describe my feelings. I immediately took it to armor the front part with anti-chip film. I had to part with the car for another day; I didn’t even drive an hour. The next day I took it, somehow my soul felt happier, I don’t know why.

I forgot to write, the car itself is 502,500 rubles. + 10,000 anticorrosive with fender liners. The dealer installed everything himself before the sale. Therefore, when I arrived, they had already announced a price of 512,500 rubles with these extras. And I didn’t resist. Anticorrosive throughout the bottom and arches is good.

Well, now about the car: the car itself looks okay, but it seems to me that it could be a little wider and a little lower, otherwise it looks somehow awkward from the back. The engine is still being run-in, there’s not much to say yet; in the city it’s quite enough, but on the highway uphill it’s hard for it. Even trucks overtook me up the hill.

Well, I think after the break-in everything will be fixed. I try not to give it more than 3,000 rpm, and on the highway it’s 110 and no more. The gearbox on the new Grant howls—it howls in all gears. The gears are still a little hard to engage, well, everything will probably get used to it.

The noise is average - nothing new here. Somewhere in the front side windows the wind is blowing at speed, you can hear it quite well. The smell in the cabin is, of course, terrible. Everything rattles little by little, something in the panel, in the doors, the rear windows, when closed, also rattle, the front windows, if opened 2-4 cm, also rattle.

The fit is a little high for my height of 192 cm. I would like it lower, but there are no options. Luxury ones have seats with seat height adjustment. I didn't like the instrument panel. The orange scale is not for everyone, and you can’t change the backlight.

There is a lot of space on the dashboard, but it is not used as it should. For example, temp. engine, air temperature, mileage before refueling, gasoline consumption, on-board network voltage, everything could be displayed in a column, but no, you can only set one parameter on the display.

And if you need to look at another one, you have to switch the wiper lever on the joystick. It's annoying, to be honest. Also in the tidy, the edging of the rings is glossy black; something often shines on it. I often get distracted by this, thinking that something is on the display.

The suspension on the new Lada Granta liftback 2022 is quite decent. Maybe it's just new. Pits, bumps - everything works out. The only thing, I already said, is that it’s a little lower, but so far there are no complaints about the suspension.