Life hack: Priora car clearance - ways to increase and decrease

The clearance of a VAZ car, line 2170, Lada Priora is the distance between the plane on which the car stands and its lowest point. In this case, measurements are taken with the maximum permissible weight - that is, the car is loaded with additional cargo, and only after that the ground clearance, also known as the ground clearance of the Priora, is measured, which is written in the passport.

Ground clearance on a Priora car is one of the factors that determine the vehicle's cross-country ability. The reality is that a car should allow its owner to get out of the city, which is often not covered by normal roads. Even urban conditions mean that the ground clearance should be enough for free access to the curb or comfortable passage of speed bumps.

New items

Noteworthy is the original module to the left of the steering wheel, which contains control sensors: low and high beams, parking lights, fog lights, headlight adjustment controls, and instrument brightness. There is also a duplicate button that opens the luggage compartment

The main one is located under the driver’s right hand, near the gear shift lever. It is characteristic that the trunk lid can only be opened from the passenger compartment: the lock on the lid itself has been eliminated, and in its place is a smooth surface. The windshield and rear windows are sealed using the most modern technologies, which creates the impression of a complete monolithic fusion of the body and the glass.

Cost of Lada Priora sedan on the secondary market

There are more than 10,000 offers on the secondary market, whose cost varies from 50 to 500 thousand rubles.

Ways to increase clearance

It should be noted that people find benefits not only in increasing clearance, but also in reducing it. For example, by reducing ground clearance, motorists achieve a reduction in car roll to the right or left when cornering at high speed. However, if you are not a racer or do not have a passion for driving fast, then the idea of ​​​​increasing the ground clearance is more suitable for you.

How we will increase the clearance depends on its final length planned by us. At the same time, the ways to influence the ground clearance of the Lada will be different, and some of them will affect the improvement of other characteristics of the car.

Installing spacers on a car

Spacers are parts installed between the car body and its racks. They are attached directly to the support. Since so many motorists resort to increasing ground clearance, some manufacturers include spacers directly with the car struts.

However, if you do not find them while inspecting your existing factory parts, do not despair. Spacers can be found in any automotive market. Just don't expect any incredible miracles from them. The ground clearance will increase by only 12-15 mm. Although this is not enough when crossing deep holes and potholes, it can quite help out during a meeting with a speed bump.

Dimensions of the restyled Lada Priora

have not changed significantly.
Although, due to the new front and rear bumpers, the length of the Lada Priora
has changed by several millimeters.

Still restyling Lada Priora sedan

has the longest length, which in the new version is 4,350 mm. The length of the station wagon is 1 centimeter shorter, but the Priora hatchback is even smaller, the length of this version of the body is 4210 mm. The width of the entire family is 1,680 mm and the wheelbase is the same for all 2,492 mm. But everyone’s height is different, the Lada Priora sedan is 1,420 mm, the hatchback is 1,435 mm, but the station wagon is generally 1,508 mm in height. The high height of the Priora station wagon is explained by the presence of roof rails. In a hatchback, the design of the rear part of the body is such that the car turns out to be taller than a sedan.

Regarding the ground clearance or ground clearance of the Lada Priora

, then the manufacturer indicates a figure of 165 mm for the sedan and hatchback, and
for the Lada Priora station wagon the ground clearance is 170 mm
. However, in fact, the ground clearance is greater; just pick up a tape measure and make sure of this. But the manufacturer is not mistaken; he simply indicates the vehicle’s ground clearance when fully loaded. At the same time, manufacturers of foreign cars are cunning and indicate the ground clearance of their cars in an unloaded state. therefore, the real ground clearance of foreign cars and their official data often do not coincide.

Luggage compartment volumes

In the new version of Lada Priora, little has changed in all three bodies. The sedan's trunk volume is 430 liters. The luggage compartment volume of the Priora hatchback is smaller, only 306 liters, but if you fold the rear seats (which cannot be done in a sedan), the volume increases to 705 liters. In the Priora station wagon, the luggage compartment volume is 444 liters, and with the seats folded down it reaches 777 liters. Unfortunately, the rear seats do not fold flat with the floor, and the large wheel arches eat up quite a lot of luggage space.

Regarding the tire size of Lada Priora

, then the manufacturer recommends installing 14-inch wheels. The tire size can be 175/65 R14 or 185/60 R14 or 185/65 R14. The most interesting thing is that today, even on Lada Granta or Kalina in well-packaged trim levels, AvtoVAZ offers 15-inch wheels as standard. Why this is not the case on Priora is not clear, although this does not stop the owners of these cars, who put much larger wheels on their Lada Priora.

When purchasing a car, the future owner evaluates a number of indicators that must primarily meet the characteristics of the upcoming operation or the conditions of the region in which the car will be used. Considering the poor quality of roads in certain parts of Russia, such a parameter as vehicle clearance plays a fairly important role.

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When choosing spacers to increase ground clearance, you should be guided by the following principles:

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they must be performed on factory equipment. You cannot purchase spacers of dubious origin;

the installation instructions must indicate the car models to which this design is suitable;

When determining the maximum thickness of the spacers, it is necessary to measure the vehicle's ground clearance. Then, using reference books, find the standard value (factory value) of ground clearance. For example, the measured value was 200 mm, found in reference books - 210 mm. In this case, the maximum thickness of the spacer will be 210 - 200 + 50 = 60 millimeters, that is, 6 centimeters;

it is advisable to install front and rear spacers at the same time, since such installation minimally disrupts the stability of the car;

It is necessary to check the technical condition of the installed inserts at least once every six months before the start of the winter and summer seasons of car operation.

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Video - is it worth installing spacers to increase ground clearance (review from a Ford Focus owner):

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Hello, dear friends! Are you bored? Me too. Today we are considering a rather interesting issue - spacers to increase ground clearance.

I know that car owners often try, on the contrary, to lower the car, to make it as low as possible. But you yourself understand who is doing this. Especially when it comes to cars such as VAZ 2109, 2110, etc.

Take any car, Peugeot, Honda, Opel, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Audi. Only a few of them have really high ground clearance, that is, ground clearance. And then, this mainly applies to crossovers. I agree that cars like Renault Logan and Skoda Octavia Tour are high. But the Chevrolet Lacetti, Ford Focus, Kia Sid or Rio, Mazda 3, Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Passat sometimes clearly do not reach the height that is needed for our roads.

It is the poor quality of roads that forces car owners to change their clearance sizes. One method is spacers. They are installed in the rear and front wheels. Moreover, many do it with their own hands. A bunch of relevant training videos to help you.

Buying yourself a set of spacers is not as expensive as completely changing the springs or replacing a set of wheels with a larger diameter. Although spacers have their drawbacks.

Configurations and price of Lada Priora station wagon

It is worth noting that the price of the most affordable Lada Priora station wagon

in the “norm” configuration today is
384 thousand rubles
, at the same time the most affordable sedan is offered for 364 thousand, and the hatch can be bought for 369,700. In the “luxury” configuration, a station wagon can be bought for 458,300 rubles, a sedan for 449,700 rubles, and the Priora hatchback in the same configuration has a price of 454,500 rubles. That is, the more expensive the equipment, the smaller the difference in price between different body versions.

Today the luxury version of Lada Priora station wagon

has all the necessary options. In terms of safety, the car is equipped with front and side airbags, ABS, exchange rate stability systems, rain and light sensors, advanced seat belts, and special energy-absorbing inserts have appeared in the bumpers. In terms of comfort, Lada Priora station wagon buyers are offered a multimedia system with a large screen in the center console, climate control, and cruise control. Light alloy wheels measuring 14 inches.

But even in the “norm” configuration, the car’s equipment is quite good. So, all cars already have a driver airbag, rear seat head restraints, an ISOFIX child seat mounting system, and an anti-lock brake system with emergency brake assist (ABS and BAS). Instead of the latest electric one, they offer a traditional hydraulic booster, steel wheels, and a full-size spare wheel. Of course there is no multimedia system, but there is audio preparation. As noted above, roof rails on the Lada Priora station wagon

present in all restyled cars.

• “Norm” package 5 (98 hp) – 384,000 rubles
• “Norm” package 5 (106 hp) – 391,600 rubles
• “Norm” package 5 (106 hp) – 391,600 rubles
• “Norm” package 7 (98 hp) – 398,300 rubles
• “Norm” package 4 (98 hp) – 401,000 rubles
• “Norm” package 7 (106 hp) – 405,900 rubles
• Luxury package 3 (106 hp) – 458,300 rubles
• Luxury package 1 (106 hp) – 462,900 rubles
• Luxury package 6 (98 hp) – 468,300 rubles

Video Lada Priora station wagon

Detailed video review of the restyled version of Lada Priora.

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• Roman, Voronezh region. I decided to share my opinion about my first car - Lada Priora with a 1.6-liter 106-horsepower engine and manual transmission. Model 2014, after restyling. I’ll immediately say about the interior - it looks the most modern and excellent compared to the first option (Priors 2007). But, in my opinion, I would be ready to put up with the outdated interior, with the cheap and creaky plastic given to us, if only the VAZ people would change the design of the front part of the car. Well, you really didn’t have enough imagination to create the most unique headlights? For example, even “10” in this case looks the most courageous. The optics are very large and do not fit into the overall appearance of the Lada Priora. But almost everyone somehow got used to it, because otherwise the car is good. Maneuverability is no worse than that of the 10, directional stability is excellent, as is the energy intensity of the suspension. In general, the advantages of its predecessor have been preserved. Ground clearance of 165 mm is a good indicator for our roads. I’m not going to sell Priora yet, I hope that they will release a new generation.
• Karina, Nizhny Novgorod region. During all my use, I only changed the oil and filters in the Priora. The rest is up to official dealers. I don’t understand what opponents of the Russian automobile industry are crowing about, but from my own experience I will describe the situation in two words - the car is reliable. It does not break if you follow the rules of use. Yes, there is discomfort in the cabin when driving on bad country roads, but this happens in all cars. Maybe in foreign cars the discomfort is less pronounced, but this is completely normal. The character of the Lada Priora became clear to me from the first days of use. I took into account the shortcomings of directional stability, as well as the yaw of the car on the highway - due to the ground clearance of 165 mm and tilts in corners. Taking this into account, I chose the best driving style for myself - quiet and slow. In the city I don’t exceed 80 km/h, and everything is fine.
• Vladislav, Ekaterinoslavl. Lada Priora is a car for economical and demanding drivers, or more precisely, for the former owners of the “ten”. Specifically for them, since they will literally appreciate and internalize all the changes that occurred in the square. Of course, a lot of things have been preserved, and at first these are the positive aspects - maneuverability, cross-country ability, the highest ground clearance of 165 mm, also an energy-intensive suspension and excellent directional stability. In terms of maneuverability, Priora obviously beats its own Chinese “friends,” including the old Daewoo Lanos and Daewoo Nexia. Collected and playful car. I have a version with a power of 106 horsepower, it accelerates to the first hundred in less than 11 seconds. Fuel consumption is within 9-10 liters.
• Alexander, Vyazma. I drive a Lada Priora station wagon. I found this type of car useful for transporting goods and also for long commuter trips. Anything can fit in such a square. If necessary, the rear seats can be folded, and the car will turn into a mini-delivery truck. The version with a 1.6-liter engine and a manual transmission (Checkpoint is a point designed to control passage (visit) and access to the territory of any facility)
  - a successful combination. The engine and gearbox open up to each other one hundred percent, and the Lada Priora is endowed with a groovy disposition. During my entire operation, I only underwent maintenance at the dealer, and no unscheduled breakdowns appeared. The car confidently moves along broken roads and country lanes, as well as light off-road conditions - for example, ruts and muddy soils. The car's cross-country ability is excellent, the only thing missing is all-wheel drive. The quality of the assembly is a separate issue; you won’t envy the Priora here.

Devices

Between the front seats there is a small console in the form of an armrest with two ditches for small items, which is very convenient, since usually small things like women's hair pins are scattered throughout the cabin. A lamp combined with a pocket for glasses is mounted in the ceiling at the upper edge of the windshield. The instrument panel includes all the necessary gauges, dials and various indicators. The instruments are arranged rationally, their readings are easy to read, and the dimmed illumination of the instrument panel allows you to see all the necessary information in the dark. In the center of the upper part of the dashboard there is a display of the on-board trip computer, on which you can see the odometer readings, fuel consumption parameters in several modes, average speed and time readings in several time zones.

Let's get to know each other better

VAZ has been producing Priora since 2007. It was created on the platform of the notorious “ten” and inherited a lot from it. Priora is called a car for young people. She is praised for her good speed and ability to stay on the road well. There are complaints about the build quality and the low cross-country ability is not suitable for everyone. Nevertheless, the car is extremely popular.

External upgrade

In 2013, VAZ presented an updated version of the Lada Priora. It was equipped with a number of new options, improving its technical capabilities. The car has also changed in appearance. The new Priora has modern daytime optics that turn on automatically. The bumper was slightly modified, and the grille on the radiator was made in the form of a mesh. LEDs are installed in the rear lights and fogs.

This is what a Lada Priora sedan looks like

Soft-look salon

What has changed in the salon? There's a lot to be said here. The designers used finishing materials atypical for VAZ , including soft-look - a new type of plastic that looks like expensive leather and at the same time withstands external influences well.

When finishing the interior of the Lada Priora car, a new type of soft-look plastic was used

A three-spoke steering wheel, a touch screen, more comfortable and higher seats with armrests - all this is the new Priora.

Motor data

The range of engines for this car has also been expanded. The coolest of them is designed for 1.6 liters. Its power is 106 “horses,” which is achieved thanks to an updated fuel injection system. With such an engine, the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 11 seconds and is ready to “give jazz” at speeds of 185 km/h and above. Gasoline consumption is 6.9 liters in mixed mode, and on the highway - 5 liters.

The car is front-wheel drive with 5 manual transmission.

Manufacturers paid special attention to safety issues, however, if the driver's airbag is included in the basic kit, then you will have to pay extra for the passenger airbag.

This is what a Lada Priora hatchback looks like

Geometry and role of CT

The set of distances between certain points on the body of domestic cars and foreign cars is called geometry. The distances between the body points of Priora, VAZ 2106, 2107, 21099, 2110, Peugeot 605, BMW E34 and other car models provide for the exact position of all elements of the car frame. Even a small shift of certain dimensions will already affect the operation of certain components and mechanisms that are fixed directly to the frame itself.

Note. Control points or CTs known to many experts are the dimensions of doorways, the distance between the CTs of the engine compartment and trunk. Using these very points, the expert seems to read the condition of the body, determine whether the geometry is broken and to what extent.

The steps between the side members, shock-absorbing cups and other components of the car frame of the Priora, Lanos, Kalina, VAZ models 2106, 2107, 21099 and 2110 are considered the most important, since the body in these areas plays a supporting role for the elements of the chassis system.

Modifications of Lada Priora 2170

The pre-restyling sedan model was offered on our market from 2007 to 2013.

The modernized sedan model was sold on our market from 2013 to 2022.

For the last three years, the refreshed sedan has been sold only in the most economical version, the Standard.

From 2014 to 2016, a version from Super Auto was produced with a 1.8-liter internal combustion engine VAZ 21128

We have a separate and very detailed material about all Priora power units

You can download the official user control on the manufacturer’s website

FORUM

A huge amount of information on this model for us is posted in the owners club

ARTICLE

All the advantages and disadvantages of the machine are described in the materials of Drom.ru

Trunk volume of Lada Priora hatchback: size and characteristics

Lada Priora is considered one of the most expensive domestic cars, and it is also the most purchased car, since, according to car enthusiasts, it has stood the test of time. It is less expensive and its maintenance will be budget-friendly. Favorable price, attractive appearance and high power attract buyers.

When the driver has already decided on the brand of the car, you need to decide what equipment you want. Lada Priora is a car for young people. Of course, you want to choose a car worthy of your garage. This car has four configurations, but the most popular are the sedan and hatchback. There are also such types of equipment as station wagon and coupe. You must take the choice of car seriously, study all the characteristics well and choose the car that suits you. This is the only way you will understand the difference between analogues.

Explore the “insides” of the Lada Priora. For example, a hatchback will have a huge advantage with a high-quality immobilizer and trip computer, electric power steering, etc.

Sedan

What does a driver need to understand? A sedan is a configuration in which the trunk in the cabin is linearly separated by a partition. The most popular body type among cars. It differs in its dimensions (in millimeters):

• it is longer - 4350;
• height – 1420;
• width – 1680.

It is worth paying attention to the ground clearance (clearance) - 165 mm and the track width of the front and rear wheels - 1410 and 1380 mm, respectively. The trunk can fit about 430 liters of cargo

In terms of the amount of fuel consumed, both the sedan and the hatchback are almost the same.

Hatchback

The domestic manufacturer produces better and better cars each time, as it takes into account the mistakes of previous models.

The hatchback differs in its dimensions from the sedan (in millimeters):

• length – 4210;
• width – 1680;
• height – 1435;
• The ground clearance and track width of the rear and front wheels are the same as those of the sedan.

The hatchback is considered the most spacious, according to Autoreview magazine. What is the trunk volume of the most popular Lada Priora hatchback? It is very similar to the sedan, but it has a smaller trunk and a shorter rear overhang. This body type, when compared with the Lada Priora sedan, is smaller, but if you look more closely, it is very roomy. Its dimensions are (mm):

• length – 910, and with the sofa folded – 1700;
• width – 1500, between wheel arches – 930;
• the size from the floor to the trunk shelf is 523, and the loading area is 720.

Unfortunately, the hatchback has a capacity of only 360 liters of various cargo, but the driver can fold down the rear seats, which significantly increases the volume of the car up to 705 liters! And this is a lot.

Station wagon

Today, three types of bodies are produced: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. Since you already know everything about the first two, we’ll tell you about the station wagon. This is a very practical car, the luggage compartment is spacious enough to carry large loads, and you can easily convert the rear seat into a bed.

If you look at this type of body from a technical point of view, its volume is 444 liters, and with the sofa folded - about 800 liters (up to the level of the windows).

Characteristics of the trunk volume of the station wagon (mm):

• width – 1500, between wheel arches – 930;
• length – 985 and 1640 with the sofa folded;
• the distance from the floor to the trunk shelf is 560, and to the lid – 845;
• trunk door opening size – 820.

The station wagon car itself has very serious dimensions (mm):

• in length is 4340;
• width – 1680;
• in height – 1508;
• ground clearance - 170.

Now the Lada is considered the most expensive among the Priors, but the price of the car is equivalent to its quality. You won't be able to find a cheaper station wagon among foreign cars.

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 Lada Priora, 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.

Installation of springs of different lengths and stiffness

The amount of ground clearance of a car directly depends on the installed spring. The body rests on it, and not only how much the car will rise above the road, but also the operation of the entire suspension depends on its rigidity and length. There are several options for springs on the Lada Priora. These are classes “A” and “B”, the first one is considered the more severe. In addition, there are several types of springs that were installed directly at the factory at different times.

When choosing springs, you should always look for a reasonable compromise, since installing an overly stiff part and using it on an unloaded car will not allow the suspension to work smoothly, and the car will bounce on every bump.

One of the options for increasing ground clearance is to install intercoil spacers on the spring. These elements do not allow the spring to compress completely, and the stiffness of the suspension increases. However, at the same time, the compression of the shock absorber is limited, which reduces the smoothness and comfort of the vehicle's suspension. This method is justified when using the car on bad roads, since it additionally helps prevent breakdown of the suspension and protect the shock absorber and spring from destruction.

Another simple way to increase ground clearance is to install a spacer under the spring between the body and the spring. This part, made of high-strength rubber, easily copes with the pressure of the vehicle's weight on it, while the suspension settings practically do not change. You need to understand that if the spring sag, installing such a spacer will not be able to increase the rigidity of the part. Therefore, the spring must be changed.

Dimensions of the restyled Lada Priora

have not changed significantly.
Although, due to the new front and rear bumpers, the length of the Lada Priora
has changed by several millimeters.

Still restyling Lada Priora sedan

has the longest length, which in the new version is 4,350 mm. The length of the station wagon is 1 centimeter shorter, but the Priora hatchback is even smaller, the length of this version of the body is 4210 mm. The width of the entire family is 1,680 mm and the wheelbase is the same for all 2,492 mm. But everyone’s height is different, the Lada Priora sedan is 1,420 mm, the hatchback is 1,435 mm, but the station wagon is generally 1,508 mm in height. The high height of the Priora station wagon is explained by the presence of roof rails. In a hatchback, the design of the rear part of the body is such that the car turns out to be taller than a sedan.

Regarding the ground clearance or ground clearance of the Lada Priora

, then the manufacturer indicates a figure of 165 mm for the sedan and hatchback, and
for the Lada Priora station wagon the ground clearance is 170 mm
. However, in fact, the ground clearance is greater; just pick up a tape measure and make sure of this. But the manufacturer is not mistaken; he simply indicates the vehicle’s ground clearance when fully loaded. At the same time, manufacturers of foreign cars are cunning and indicate the ground clearance of their cars in an unloaded state. therefore, the real ground clearance of foreign cars and their official data often do not coincide.

Luggage compartment volumes

In the new version of Lada Priora, little has changed in all three bodies. The sedan's trunk volume is 430 liters. The luggage compartment volume of the Priora hatchback is smaller, only 306 liters, but if you fold the rear seats (which cannot be done in a sedan), the volume increases to 705 liters. In the Priora station wagon, the luggage compartment volume is 444 liters, and with the seats folded down it reaches 777 liters. Unfortunately, the rear seats do not fold flat with the floor, and the large wheel arches eat up quite a lot of luggage space.

Regarding the tire size of Lada Priora

, then the manufacturer recommends installing 14-inch wheels. The tire size can be 175/65 R14 or 185/60 R14 or 185/65 R14. The most interesting thing is that today, even on Lada Granta or Kalina in well-packaged trim levels, AvtoVAZ offers 15-inch wheels as standard. Why this is not the case on Priora is not clear, although this does not stop the owners of these cars, who put much larger wheels on their Lada Priora.

We find something and lose something...

The trunk volume is not the most impressive - only 450 liters. But a special mesh is provided for securing the load.

Due to unsuccessfully selected suspension settings, the handling of the Lada Priora station wagon is far from ideal.

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Generation I Test Drives
THERE is a fairly common misconception that a station wagon can carry heavy loads that a sedan or hatchback cannot. In fact, the gain is only in the volume of cargo, and the difference in carrying capacity, if we talk about the compact class, as a rule, does not exceed a couple of tens of kilograms. The Priora station wagon has a carrying capacity at the level of its Western counterparts - 505 kg. But compared to its brothers - the sedan and hatchback - it increased by only 15 kg.

However, even because of this small difference, the designers had to slightly change the suspension settings. And as a result... the car's driving performance has become worse.

...Roads in the Kaliningrad region, as in any other part of Russia, are far from ideal. However, the station wagon's suspension copes with potholes more or less tolerably. But a series of gentle “waves” on the asphalt made our car sway so much that it was time to stock up on seasickness pills. Actually, this is a long-standing disease of models of the “tenth” family, but the “Priora” sedans and hatchbacks have already recovered from it. And here’s a surprise – on the station wagon, the chronic illness made itself known again. The reason is the unsuccessfully selected characteristics of the springs and shock absorbers. Therefore, in more or less serious turns, the Priora does not perform well and reluctantly reacts to the rotation of the steering wheel - first it almost completely selects the suspension travel, and only then with a strong trim on board it goes into a turn.

Representatives of AvtoVAZ did not argue with this opinion about the driving performance of the station wagon. We agreed that it is necessary to improve the behavior of the car on the road, to more carefully select the characteristics of springs and shock absorbers - according to engineers, this work is already underway.

Design parameters Priorities affecting ground clearance

When analyzing geometric parameters, it should be understood that some of them, such as the wheelbase, remain unchanged, while others will depend on the type of body.

The general characteristics of the car are as follows (with the exception of the coupe body):

• wheelbase - 2475 mm (for sedan cars - minus 5 mm);
• front wheel track - 1440 mm;
• rear wheel track - 1410 mm.

Car dimensions

A car with a hatchback body has the following individual characteristics:

• total length of the car - 3905 mm;
• front overhang - 770 mm;
• rear overhang - 660 mm.

The Priora variant with station wagon and sedan bodies has the following characteristics:

• total length of the car - 4040 mm;
• front overhang - 740 mm;
• rear overhang - 830 mm.

A car with a coupe body has the following indicators:

• the total length of the car is 4210 mm in the basic version or 4243 mm in the more expensive version;
• wheelbase - 2492 mm.

But the manufacturer does not indicate the car’s overhangs as a sportier option.

Analyzing the presented indicators, the Lada Priora with a hatchback body is better than other options that allow the use of a ground clearance of 165 mm. With a short body, a large wheelbase allows for good cross-country ability. The only warning for the driver is the need to carefully park near high curbs, especially if the car is fully loaded.

Difficult to drive off-road

A car with a coupe body, due to its long wheelbase and large front overhang, cannot be used as a conqueror of forest roads and country lanes. This is still a purely asphalt car. At the same time, you need to be careful about both large potholes and overcoming artificial bumps. Priora has no protruding elements or inconveniently placed components that could negatively affect the maintenance of ground clearance.

Why VAZ 2171

Life hack: Lada Priora interior, comparison and tuning

Before purchasing a car, every person is faced with the question of what exactly to choose. For those who are looking for a family car or a decent workhorse, the Priora is perfect.

When highlighting the advantages of this model, they usually mention:

• relatively low price tag;
• inexpensive maintenance;
• capacity;
• low fuel consumption;
• sufficient level of comfort.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. The Priora station wagon, like other domestic cars, has always had assembly as its weak point. And buying such a car becomes akin to a lottery, although there is a good chance that you will get lucky. Factory defects appear quite quickly and are also quickly eliminated under warranty. For a car owner with “hands on” during the post-warranty period, it is not difficult to maintain the car on his own, practically without the involvement of outside specialists. Among the minuses, one can also note a weak body with a tendency to rust if not properly maintained.

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Geometric dimensions of the body of Lada Priora 2170, 2172.

New Priora, or Priora 2

From this article, you will learn about the main changes and restyling of the Lada Priora car (2014), “Norma+” configuration. Visually, the car has not changed much, that is, those people who are not particularly versed in domestic cars will not notice the difference.

The most pronounced change in the appearance of the Priora is the front and rear bumpers. Their appearance has acquired a sporty character, and looks very good, which the domestic auto industry rarely boasts of.

What can you say about the engine? Here we were not pleased with anything, the same 16-valve engine with a capacity of 98 “horses”, which, in principle, has proven itself well.

But the manufacturer promises that the luxury package will have a new engine, with more power, improved dynamics, variable length of the intake manifold and other features.

Let's pay attention to the interior; we can immediately say that the main changes took place here. The upholstery is made in black tones from the same material, the same can be said about plastic

This configuration has a touch screen, like on Kalina, we will not pay special attention to it. The instrument panel has also not changed very much: on the left is the tachometer, below it is the temperature sensor indicator, and on the right is the speedometer. Between them is an on-board computer, such as on the 2nd Kalina. Everything is clear, simple and ergonomic.

Also included in the package is air conditioning, electric mirrors (heated), fog lights, and two power windows. The steering wheel has been modified, it looks almost the same as that of the Granta, and the panel has a conveniently located “hands-free” button that works via Bluetooth. One of the significant advantages is the heated windshield - an excellent option for the Russian climate. The gearbox is unchanged. In general, the restyling did not cause negative emotions, although car enthusiasts expected more.

Interior

The high level of ergonomics also did not cause any complaints. Finishing materials, relatively inexpensive, but of sufficient quality, are combined according to color scheme and make the interior of the car cozy and relaxing. Italian designers used the finishing tone in a double, layered version. The upper tier of the cabin is decorated with light-colored materials, while the lower tier is decorated with darker materials. There is no contrasting transition between these two levels; one color replaces the other smoothly, in halftones. In fact, the entire interior trim is done in a two-tone version, which creates the impression of integrity. The driver's door armrest is equipped with semi-automatic power window control buttons, and there is also a joystick for adjusting the exterior rear-view mirrors. All buttons are designed in an anti-press format; accidental touches will not turn them on.

Options

"Lada Priora" is sold in the basic "norm" configuration, which includes: an airbag for the driver, electric power steering, central locking with a remote signal, a steering column with a height adjuster, an electric two-position drive for front door windows, an on-board computer, a software immobilizer, electronic clock, rear seat headrests, rear seatback with armrests, headlight range control.

The VAZ Priora is equipped with a modern heating and ventilation system, which allows you to maintain a given microclimate in the cabin, and also ensures instant defogging of the windows. Although fogging is extremely rare, since all the windows in the car are athermal, and the rear one is electrically heated. Active safety is not provided in the “norm” configuration; the ABS system is installed on the car in the luxury configuration (since 2008). The same can be said for automatic brake force distribution - the EBD system. The “Lux” set also includes air conditioning, power windows for all four doors, and an airbag for the front passenger seat. The “luxury” version can be distinguished by stylish fog lights integrated into the front bumper, parking sensor indicators, heated exterior rearview mirrors painted in body color,

Front suspension

The gearbox is 5-speed, with a reinforced clutch mechanism oriented towards a torque of 145 Nm. The gearbox uses sealed bearings with increased service life. The latest modification of the vacuum booster allows you to significantly reduce the effort when pressing the brake pedal and increases the efficiency of the entire braking system of the car. The front suspension is calibrated to include coil springs and shock absorbers, selected in the optimal combination. The shape of the spirals used was changed quite radically - from cylindrical springs they turned into barrel-shaped ones, but the effect of this metamorphosis has not yet manifested itself. However, despite the fact that the approach to the issue was almost scientific-experimental, an impressive result was still obtained: the running of the car became soft and smooth. The anti-roll bars of the front suspension also played a role.

Geometry violations

Different cars can have completely different values ​​between CTs. Domestic models, such as Priora, Niva, 2106, 2107, 21099 and 2110, as a rule, have their own values. Manufacturers of foreign cars Peugeot, Opel, Nexia, Lanos may set other values.

The geometry of the body can be disrupted for a number of reasons. As a rule, most problems arise during active use of the car on roads with uneven surfaces, regularly overcoming obstacles and due to accidents.

Depending on the reason that influenced the design change, the standard values ​​between CT scans are also transformed. In other words, if a car like a Peugeot 605 or Lanos accidentally hits a solid obstacle, the suspension takes the brunt of the impact. But other elements of the body are also deformed, taking on the influence of physical force. This happens in most cases gradually and unnoticed by the owner.

The incentive to carry out a qualified inspection usually appears before purchasing a used car. The buyer, fearing to be deceived, tries to thoroughly check all the shortcomings of the car. Determining the distances between CT scans helps him figure out whether the Priora he bought was in an accident or not.

And in general, the check will allow you to find out how the same Priora was operated throughout the entire time. In rare cases, the dimensions between CT scans are diagnosed in order to determine the quality of repairs carried out on the body.

Well, in vain, because in many cases a car that looks great has a deformed body. Thanks to modern advanced technologies and techniques, it is possible to “smooth” the body, making it attractive, without eliminating deformations. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous sellers take this step.

It is noteworthy that the most responsible car owners with some experience carry out measurements between CT scans regularly. And this is very true, since this process is part of the mandatory body care procedure.

Even after restoration work, owners of Priora or Peugeot 605 cars, as well as many other models, do not pay any attention to measurements, completely trusting the specialists from the service station. Then, when serious problems arise, they wonder why everything happened this way.

What you need to know when installing or replacing spacers

To ensure safety at the work site, wheel chocks will be needed to prevent the vehicle from moving, putting people at risk. It is mandatory to fix the jack in a vertical position without any deviation at an angle to prevent the machine from falling. Other safety rules that must be followed include:

• never do work alone. There should be at least one person who can help with the individual steps of disassembling the vehicle and putting parts back into place. For example, one person simply cannot cope with removing a spring, but a second or even third person will always hold the car and help pull out the necessary unit;
• When performing work outdoors after precipitation, it is better to place a board or other solid object under the jack. The best option is to carry out all work on a hard and level surface such as concrete or asphalt;
• there should be a first aid kit nearby (including the car itself) to provide immediate assistance;
• When placing the vehicle on a jack, be sure to put it in first gear and turn on the handbrake - this eliminates the risk of wheel movement;
• Before climbing under the car, after installing the jack, you need to check the stability by rocking from side to side. If the car has not fallen, work can begin.

It is not recommended to use homemade spacers, as they are most often made with a gross violation of technology. Similarly, the use of “refurbished” products is unacceptable. Before changing the clearance, you will need to measure its value so that there is not too much difference from the passport parameters. Increasing the distance between the bottom and the road cannot improve driving performance if the vehicle was not originally designed for off-road use.

There is a small legislative aspect: when insuring a vehicle, exactly the factory parameters are indicated, from which you cannot deviate, since in the event of an insured event, a refusal may occur due to a deliberate departure from the factory settings by changing the parameters of the car. You can increase the ground clearance using spacers to ensure comfortable driving conditions on an existing car.

Tuning

Like all VAZ models, the LADA Priora Universal (VAZ 2171) can be easily tuned, with the help of which it can be transformed into a completely different car, unlike the production one. In this case, changes can be made to almost all nodes.

The easiest way to implement changes is in the station wagon's interior. It is enough to change the original upholstery material to a more textured and brighter color, and also decorate the dashboard and door panels with original metal or wooden (imitation of precious wood) inserts. The Priora will also be given more solidity by replacing the standard front seats with Recaro seats. The salon will immediately acquire individuality.

Station wagon styling

You can completely change the exterior of the VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon by:

• glass tinting;
• installation of new thresholds and aerodynamic body kits;
• use of forged wheels and low-profile tires;
• tuning of front optics and radiator grille.

Additionally, you can decorate the body with vinyl film and install a decorative trim on the heater air intake. All this will allow you to change the usual image of a station wagon beyond recognition.