What is the ground clearance of the Lada Grant sedan?

Ground clearance (or ground clearance) of a car is the distance from the surface on which the car stands to its lowest point in the central part. The higher the ground clearance, the more passable the car becomes, but the less stable it is on the highway. Next, we’ll figure out what the real ground clearance is for the Lada Granta liftback and sedan.

Ground clearance Lada Granta liftback

The ground clearance of the Lada Granta liftback is slightly different from the sedan:

• Ground clearance at full load under the engine crankcase, no less than, mm – 160 , for “lux” with VAZ-21126 and automatic transmission – 135
• Ground clearance at full load under the gearbox housing is not less than, mm – 167 (“Standard” and “luxury” with VAZ-11186 engine), 180 (“norm” and “luxury” with VAZ-21127), 160 (“norm” with VAZ-21116), 169 (“norm” and “luxury” with VAZ-21126)

Endurance work

The Granta will be offered with three options for a 1.6-liter gasoline engine: 80 hp, 90 hp. and 98 hp A modification of the mid-sized 8-valve 90-horsepower engine was specially developed for Granta and will also appear later on Kalina. Each unit is assigned to one of three configurations: “Standard”, “Norma”, “Lux”.

Before Vladimir Putin's arrival at AvtoVAZ, road markings were drawn on the roads in Tolyatti. True, the prime minister was unable to appreciate the efforts of the local authorities; he traveled around the region by helicopter

A lightweight connecting rod and piston group was installed in the 90-horsepower engine, due to which it was possible to reduce noise and vibration load and increase the service life of the engine. Efficiency indicators remained approximately within the same limits: approximately 7.0–7.5 liters per “hundred”, depending on the body type.

Tolyatti residents have finally decided on the supplier of the automatic transmission - it will be the Japanese company Jatco, a distant partner in the Renault-Nissan-AvtoVAZ alliance. But the two-pedal Granta will not see the light until mid-2012, because the process of fine-tuning the 4-speed Japanese “automatic” for our model has not yet been completed. Mechanical boxes with cable drive are currently considered only as promising components.

Lada Granta

The first crash tests of Granta were carried out at the technical center of the car plant. And, according to the automaker, the model meets all UNECE safety requirements, as well as Russian safety standards. However, there are no plans to export Granta abroad yet.

Lada Granta

It is planned that the starting price will be 220 thousand rubles, and the maximum will be about 300 thousand rubles. Of course, such price tags would not have been possible without severe savings on equipment: simpler door trim, fewer parts in the bumper group, etc. The cheapest Granta is close in equipment to the classic Zhiguli, but, of course, not in terms of technical stuffing.

Rear row of seats in Lada Granta

By the end of the year, cars in the “Standard” configuration should go on sale. They will be followed by models in “Norma” and “Lux” equipment. But so far the plant has not undertaken to accurately predict the time of appearance of this or that modification. It all depends on the organization of the suppliers.

Ground clearance of Lada Granta without load

Let us remind you that the total weight of the car is 400 kg more than the curb weight. Obviously, in most cases the car will not be loaded with an additional 400 kg, so without a load the ground clearance of the Grant will be significantly higher than that stated by the manufacturer. Even the authors of ZaRulem magazine compare the Grant to a foreign car:

The real ground clearance is simply off-road. For example, the BMW X3 standing next to it is noticeably smaller. At the same time, when turning, the Granta does not frighten you with rolls

They also publish their measurements of the ground clearance of the Lada Grant:

• to engine protection – 205 mm .
• The height of the front bumper overhang is 250 mm .

Comparing the real ground clearance of modern Lada cars, we have compiled a comparison table:

Let us remember that the 2nd generation Lada Kalina has approximately the same unloaded ground clearance, which borrowed most of its technical solutions from the Lada Granta.

Keywords: front suspension of Lada Granta | Lada Granta rear suspension

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Lada Granta is a compact budget B-class model, designed to replace the VAZ-2107. The machine entered production in 2011. The car is based on the Lada Kalina hatchback platform. Despite this, the car is radically different from the original car, but at the same time, the Grant has body features from the Kalina, if you look at it in profile. The Granta model is positioned as a more affordable car than the Lada Kalina. Thanks to Grant, AvtoVAZ completed production of the outdated “classics”, as well as the entire Samara family.

Lada Granta is one of the best-selling cars in Russia. The car is known in sedan and hatchback bodies. In addition, the Sport modification, created on the basis of the sedan of the same name, is also sold separately. This version features sporty factory settings and a more powerful engine.

Lada Granta is offered with 1.6-liter engines with 87 and 106 horsepower.

• Vitaly, Tyumen. I've been driving a Lada Granta since 2014. It turned out to be a decent car. At least this car is much better than the Samara that I have ever driven. My car has traveled 44 thousand kilometers. I am convinced of the merits of the car every time I get behind the wheel of a Granta. Firstly, I will note the comfortable fit, the presence of all the necessary options, a spacious five-seater interior and a large trunk. There is also a full-size spare tire. I have a version with a 1.6 liter engine. A car with such an engine accelerates vigorously up to 140 km/h, and then turns sour. In urban conditions, the dynamics are excellent, there is nothing to undermine directly. Fuel consumption is no more than 10 liters, taking into account city traffic jams. Ground clearance of 160 mm is enough for comfortable and safe driving on broken roads and rough terrain.
• Nikita, Tyumen. Lada Granta is my first car that I bought after graduating from driving school. I quickly adapted to the car, as I took driving courses on the Lada Kalina. Both cars are similar in handling and behavior, so there was no need to get used to them. But I noticed that the Granta handles a little better, it is more stable in turns and on a straight line, it needs less steering than in the Granta. Version with a 1.6 engine with 87 hp. With. – a basic modification, but still has a groovy character. In terms of acceleration dynamics, this car somewhat reminded me of the VAZ-2110, which I used to drive with a friend. With a ground clearance of 160 mm, you don’t have to worry about damage to the chassis, for example, when driving along country roads.
• Alexey, St. Petersburg. I used to drive a VAZ-2114, so I will only compare the Grant with this car. The Granta is clearly more powerful than the “fourteenth” - the power reserve is clearly felt. The ventilation system works as expected, but is noticeably noisy in the summer. The design of the car is simple and original, without any frills. It’s immediately obvious that this is a man’s car, not like my wife’s glamorous Nissan Juke. I am completely satisfied with the car - it is fast and comfortable, designed for active driving even on country roads. The suspension does not break through at all, the chassis is very durable. Fuel consumption for the version with a 1.6-liter engine is 10 liters per 100 km. The electrics work as expected, as do the brakes. Over 38 thousand kilometers, no major problems arose.
• Vova, Cheboksary. The car was purchased in 2012 to replace the 105th Volga of 2006, with a Chrysler engine. With the Volga, at first I hoped that the car would serve me for at least ten years, as was the case with my VAZ-2101, which served me faithfully for 20 long years. It didn’t work out that way with Vloga – she was always plagued by constant breakdowns. Apparently, the Chrysler engine put so much stress on domestic parts that they could not stand it and quickly fell apart. I hope this won't happen to Grant. The machine has been in use for six years now and nothing bad has happened to it. It suits me in terms of handling and even cross-country ability, despite the fact that it is an ordinary passenger car. Comfortable and energy-intensive suspension, tenacious brakes and adequate handling, a spacious interior and additional options - thanks to this we can hope that I have a truly modern car, similar to a foreign car. Its ground clearance is 160 mm – a very good indicator for both the city and country roads.
• Stepan, Moscow. I bought Granta immediately after passing the test drive. I don't know why, but I liked the car. I immediately realized that it was mine. Maybe I have such impressions because I previously drove a VAZ-2105 and GAZ 3110. The Granta is perceived as a well-built and well-built car, in which it is comfortable to be on any road. High cross-country ability (by passenger standards) is facilitated by a ground clearance of 160 mm, as well as high body overhangs, a soft and energy-intensive suspension, and a high-torque engine. Gasoline consumption is 8 liters in the city and on the highway. The build quality is a C grade, and there is always something creaking and rattling in the cabin. I hope that the car will work properly for at least another two years, and then I will sell it and buy a second generation Grant.
• Semyon, Stavropol. The car was purchased in 2015 in a liftback body. A model with such a body was needed - it is more practical, and it is more convenient to load things into it - due to the lower loading height. At the same time, in profile the car looks almost like a Grant sedan. The car is in top-end configuration, with a manual transmission. In my opinion, the version with a 1.6 engine and manual transmission is considered the most successful. The body of the liftback is quite narrow and high, which causes lateral rocking, as well as roll in corners. The car is not suitable for active driving, due to the soft suspension and ground clearance of 160 mm. The car is ideal for city driving. The cabin is spacious for all four passengers, including me, the driver. The car turned out to be very economical, and consumes within 9-10 liters per 100 km. The Granta's body is very original and unlike its competitors, for which special thanks - this is not a Daewoo Lanos.

The Lada Granta car was developed specifically for domestic consumers, so during its development they tried to take into account all the “domestic” features of ownership. What are our features? That's right, roads, or rather, often the lack of them. Therefore, the car’s ground clearance is good, high!

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Standard

The starting version of Granta is priced at 439 thousand rubles. This configuration comes with only an 87-horsepower engine by default, which is combined with a manual transmission. When purchasing a sedan in the initial version, you can count on 14-inch wheels, halogen headlights and one airbag. The interior of all car trims is trimmed with inexpensive fabric. The basic version comes with anti-lock brakes with EBD and brake assist. The car is also equipped with a full-size spare tire, an engine immobilizer, a power outlet and a cabin filter.

Classic

This package costs 474.5 thousand rubles. The 2020 Lada Granta in this version offers buyers, in addition to standard equipment, the following options:

• trip computer;
• electronic windows installed only on the front doors;
• central locking;
• child seat latches;
• 4 headrests;
• steering column, which can be adjusted in height.

For an additional payment of 36 thousand rubles, the optional Optima package becomes available, which includes electrically heated exterior mirrors and air conditioning. Lada Granta with such equipment can also be purchased with a 1.6-liter engine and a robotic gearbox. The sedan in this form costs 546.5 thousand rubles.

Comfort

This configuration will cost 520.5 thousand rubles. Installation of a 106-horsepower engine is estimated at an additional 25 thousand rubles. And for the appearance of a robotic box you will have to pay the same amount. The Comfort package includes:

• cosmetic mirrors;
• audio system with four speakers and MP3 support;
• air conditioner;
• airbag installed opposite the front passenger seat;
• heated first row seats;
• electrically adjustable exterior mirrors with turn signal repeaters.

On the basis of this configuration, AvtoVAZ has created a sports modification, Drive Active, which is only available with a sedan body. The difference between the versions can be traced mainly in the fact that the latter is complemented by an aerodynamic body kit, contrasting stitching in the interior and decorative overlays. In addition, there is a spoiler at the stern. The Lada Granta in sports version costs 630 thousand rubles.

The top version Luxe is available with all gearboxes and engines. Its cost is 558.8 thousand rubles. This modification provides:

• 15-inch wheels;
• front fog lights;
• height-adjustable driver's seat;
• standard alarm;
• air conditioning system;
• speed control system;
• electronic windows on the rear doors;
• electrically heated windshield;
• remote control key for central locking.

For an additional payment of 34 thousand rubles you can get light and rain sensors and a parking radar.

Options and prices (summary table)

* — information on prices is for reference only. Check with your local dealer for exact pricing.

Ground clearance of Lada Granta sedan

The clearance of my Granta is 160 mm, and this is on 13th tires, on 14th it will be even higher

The factory data that AvtoVAZ indicates on its website states that the ground clearance of the Lada Grant in a sedan body is equal to:

Comparison with competitors

Kia Rio in the previous body (left) and Lada Granta (right)

Let's compare this figure with the main closest competitors in the price range: Renault Logan, Renault Sandero, Lada Priora, Lada Kalina, Kia Rio, Hyundai Solaris.

It should be remembered that foreign car manufacturers are cunning and measure ground clearance on an empty car, while AvtoVAZ indicates data when fully loaded. The clearance of the front bumper of an “empty” Lada Grant will be 175mm.

Ground clearance measurements from Za Rulem magazine

Ground clearance of the Lada Grant in comparison with competitors according to the magazine “Behind the Wheel”

Good decision

The interior of the Lada Priora, whose ground clearance required a fairly high landing, was developed in the Italian city of Turin, in the Cancerano engineering design studio. The interior is dominated by the modern style of automotive interior design. It was possible to eliminate the shortcomings of past design developments in the interior of the 110th model. The exterior design has also undergone changes. The overly accentuated border zone between the roof and the rest of the body along the C-pillar line was abolished. The rear wheel arches of the Lada Priora have acquired a more aesthetic appearance. The solid strip of rear lights, which looked somewhat ridiculous on a compact car, was canceled; instead, two vertically developed lights stood along the edges of the trunk lid, visually expanding the exterior. In general, the designers managed to move away from the common image of an “antelope in position,” which was what people called the “ten” as soon as it appeared on Russian roads. And the LadaPriora, whose technical characteristics, ground clearance, wheelbase, dimensions and body contours indicated that a successful solution had been found in terms of the main parameters, did not raise any doubts in anyone.

Operation in the city and beyond

Based on my operating experience, I will say that the ground clearance of 16 cm is more than enough for the Lada Granta.

My house has a separate parking lot, which is difficult to get into. For example, one of my previous cars, Ford Focus 2 pre-styling, climbed this obstacle with great difficulty.

Comparison of Granta's ground clearance with the Ford Kuga crossover

Also, in terms of ground clearance, the Granta has one advantage - it is a B-class, which means it is smaller in size than its main competitors. We save on comfort, but get a plus in cross-country ability.

Going to the dacha, fishing (not too much in the bush), in the private sector, to the village - all this is within the capabilities of our hard worker Grant.

Ground clearance of Lada Granta on tires 205/50 R15

• from the ground to the edge of the front bumper - 225mm;
• from the ground to the very bottom (protruding part of the pallet) - 185 mm;
• to the edge of the welded threshold at the front wheel - 220 mm;
• also at the rear - 220;
• to the edge of the rear bumper - approximately 370 mm;
• to the lowest point between the rear wheels (beams) - 240 mm.

Measuring rear clearance (recess for spare wheel)

Photo on 17th radius wheels

Lada Granta on 17th radius wheels

Rear suspension

The rear suspension is equipped with reinforced springs, which, together with hydraulic shock absorbers, give stability and stability to the entire pendulum structure, thereby ensuring good vehicle handling. As a result of the successful balance of the entire chassis, the Lada Priora, whose ground clearance of 145 mm implied the development of dynamics, was able to achieve high speed indicators. On the highway, the maximum speed of the car is over 180 km/h. The VAZ Priora accelerates to 100 km/h in 11 seconds, which is a good result for a car of this class. The model's CO 2 emissions are minimal due to the use of a magnetic-strictive catalyst, which reduces the CO 2 content in the exhaust to Euro-3 and Euro-4 standards.

Increased ground clearance

We have already talked in detail about increasing the ground clearance in the material: “we are increasing the ground clearance on the Lada Granta, how much higher?”

There are ways to increase ground clearance. The most important of them:

1. tires with a wide profile
   One of the most optimal tire sizes for the Grant is 185/60 R15
2. use of spacers (in the 90s they were called houses)
   The ground clearance of the Lada Granta is 20 cm at the lowest point of the body after installing the rear spacers
3. Using a special Cross-suspension (lifted).

Read more about ways to increase ground clearance on the Lada Granta in this article.

Design

After the modernization, the 2022 Lada Granta became similar to the “older” Vesta model. From the latter, the sedan borrowed the X-shaped front part of the body. This effect is created by a metal insert running down from the large head optics to the extended air intake. The result is that the radiator grille with horizontal plastic slats is visually combined with the front bumper.

The side part of the Granta’s body is designed quite simply. A similar impression arises when looking at the stern, where the manufacturer placed large headlights. Here it is worth noting the presence of noticeable stampings, one of which imitates a spoiler. The embossed rear bumper is devoid of fog lights and reflectors.

Granta's interior is distinguished by its laconic design. The interior of the car is decorated with cheap materials. The fairly wide center console includes audio and climate control units. The first is complemented by a monochrome display, and the second by three washers. Granta, one might say, does not have a transmission tunnel. Although in this part of the body there are two cup holders. The sedan has a high-quality dashboard with two “wells”, between which there is a trip computer screen.

Design differences

Yes, the difference with the first generation lies in the design part. The style of the station wagon car has become little different. Although this will not help to identify whether Kalina or Granta is moving. Only an experienced person who has really dedicated a lot of time to understanding the aspects of the newest station wagon from Lada Granta will be able to tell the difference.

There are no differences at all behind and along the edges - the most significant difference is in front. There is a new bumper, trims, and the radiator mesh has been slightly changed. But the rest remains 100% Lada Kalina. In general, by and large, only the name has changed - from Kalina to Granta. On the technical side, the same engine remained, but it was strengthened by a couple of horsepower.

The first facts from the biography of Lada Granta

LADA Granta: DESIGN FEATURES:

About 400 original automotive components have been developed and manufactured for LADA Granta (AvtoVAZ purchases approximately 260 of them from suppliers).

Including new ones:

front and rear fenders hood trunk lid lighting front and rear bumpers instrument panel seats door trim steering wheel front and rear windows glued-in side windows

Trunk of Lada Granta with a volume of 500 l

LADA Granta has modernized front and rear suspension and power unit.

A modernized 1.6-liter 8-valve engine has been developed for LADA Granta, its main features

lightweight connecting rod and piston group with a power of 90 hp. low fuel consumption low noise and vibration levels

In addition to this engine, LADA Granta will be produced with 8-valve (80 hp) and 16-valve (98 hp) 1.6-liter engines, which are currently used on LADA Kalina.

LADA Granta: PRODUCTION. WHERE and HOW MUCH - the project provides for the annual production of 150 thousand LADA Granta:

AVTOVAZ is modernizing technology when developing the LADA Granta: about 50 new pieces of equipment are being introduced and about 40 more are undergoing fundamental changes. Welding of LADA Granta will be carried out on automatic lines, where the bodies of the LADA Kalina sedan were welded before. Painting and assembly of LADA Granta will be carried out at the existing production of LADA Kalina.

Technical characteristics of Lada Granta

Chronology of materials about Lada Granta:

AVTOVAZ will create a people's car based on the Kalina AVTOVAZ will release a car for 220 thousand The budget LADA 2190 will first appear in a sedan body The Russians have come up with 36 thousand names for the LADA 2190 The new Lada chose the name VAZ 2190: Low-budget progress Renault is interested in buying the Lada Granta platform AVTOVAZ awarded the author of the name Lada Granta “Kalina” The Lada Kalina platform will be used for Renault and Nissan models Lada Granta will be equipped with ESP from Bosch Lada Granta will go on sale at the end of this year Lada Granta will receive a Japanese automatic transmission Lada Granta: rich man, poor man... Vladimir Putin will test the Lada Granta In three days production will cease Lada Kalina sedan Live photo and video Lada Granta (VIDEO)

Dynamic boost

Or passive boost

the system is integrated into the intake manifold.

At low speeds, a narrow and long channel operates, at high speeds, a short and wide channel operates. The use of a variable-length intake manifold made it possible to increase power and achieve fuel savings.

Variable geometry intake manifold

Variable geometry intake manifold

Engine 21127 has a variable geometry intake manifold

Engine 21127 has a variable geometry intake manifold

There are no comrades for taste and color

Those who want a faster, more energetic and dynamic ride will choose a manual gearbox in order to always change gears on time and at will. Thus, the dynamics while driving and accelerating to 100 kilometers per hour will be very good.

Those who want a more comfortable, quiet ride without inconvenience will choose an automatic or robotic gearbox. However, with such a transmission, fuel consumption will be quite high, and trips will be expensive.

Therefore, for those people for whom gasoline is an unaffordable expense, a manual gearbox is proposed, since it is with it that fuel consumption will be the lowest. The ground clearance (clearance) of the Lada Grant is about 190 millimeters and will allow you to easily overcome significant bumps.

However, there will be no such comfort and convenience when driving. Still, you have to move your hands and do it constantly.

It is worth noting that the robotic gearbox also does not “eat up” much excess fuel, since it has new firmware installed, which allows for some savings. For an additional fee, you can reprogram the transmission and engine to reduce gas mileage. However, in this case you lose the warranty on the car. And this procedure can only be performed in non-specialized car tuning centers.

The result is worth it, say reviews from Lada-Granta owners. The liftback's ground clearance is 190 millimeters and allows it to go over bumps without spending a lot of fuel to overcome them.

Under the hood of the car there is a 1.6-liter engine with as much as 87 horsepower. In 12 seconds you can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption of such an engine with an automatic gearbox is about nine liters per 100 kilometers in the city. Maximum speed is 170 kilometers per hour. Taking into account the ground clearance of the Lada Granta, we can say that this is a decent car.

Technical characteristics of Lada Granta liftback

The new Lada Granta liftback body has remained virtually unchanged in size. One can only note an increase in the overall length by 4 mm due to other bumpers. The width and height are the same. There are no changes in the size of the wheelbase.

As for the manual transmission, the manufacturer announced an optimization of the manual transmission design, an increase in the gear ratio of the main pair from 3.7 to 3.9, plus the gearbox will make less noise and unnecessary vibrations will disappear. Do you think that Avtovaz engineers do not know about the problems of the car. They know, but introducing innovations in mass production is not so easy. Restyling is a great opportunity to correct flaws. In addition to mechanics, a 4-speed automatic transmission and robotic AMT will be available.

The engines of the budget liftback retained their volume of 1.6 liters and the same power. The VAZ-11186 8-valve unit produces 87 hp. The 16-valve VAZ-21127 develops 106 horsepower. Another 16-valve engine, which is paired with a 4-band automatic transmission, will produce 98 hp. It would seem that the engines are the same - 4 cylinders with distributed injection, a cast iron block and a timing belt. But here too the manufacturer has prepared a surprise. To replace the old pistons with flat bottoms, new ones with recesses for the valves will be installed in the engines. This design of the pistons will avoid serious engine damage in the event of a timing belt break. True, it is still unknown when such engines will be installed under the hood of the new product.

COMPARISON TABLE OF EQUIPMENTS

Didn't dig it out

To move straight, the steering wheel needs to be turned slightly to the right - just like on an editorial car with a difficult fate, but the correct wheel alignment. And with the box, young Granta screams more abruptly than the old one! Generic values: something needs to be tightened up, something will get used to itself over time. It’s even surprising that the door locks on the newest Granta work much softer and quieter.

So why is the new Granta better than the old one? She's prettier. And obviously quieter. The motors are the same, but now they are “plug-inless”. Acquired problems in terms of controllability and vibrations have not been cured, and they specifically make it feel like a long-familiar product was presented in the most catchy packaging.

I think the situation will fundamentally change in about four years, when a completely new Granta will appear on the B0 platform. In the meantime, you don’t have to choose - with a skinny wallet.

Differences

The most significant thing, of course, was that several new body types were added to the 2nd generation. Now it is not only a sedan and a liftback, but also a hatchback and a station wagon. Previously, until 2018, only Lada Kalina had this body type. Now the style and design of the machine has become one hundred percent the same as that of the model given to us, but the name will be specifically Granta. This was produced quickly in order to expand the line of the flagship car. This will also help Lada Granta become the most popular.

Reviews

Conclusion Despite a number of negative reviews addressed to the Lada Granta Lift back, the model turned out to be a success. It’s a plus for developers and designers; this is a big breakthrough in domestic mechanical engineering. Those who do not share the point of view should purchase another brand. In the budget price segment it is difficult to find a better offer.