In 2022, a restyling of the first generation Lada Grant appeared, which is still in production. A distinctive feature of the restyled version is the X-shaped front part of the car, which is designed in the style of the latest AvtoVAZ models. Also on the front of the new car there is an already modernized Lada logo, which appeared back in 2014 and is today used on Grant, X-Ray, Vesta and 4x4. The restyling is offered in 4 body types, including sedan, hatchback, liftback and station wagon. Such a variety of bodies and trim levels, as well as consistently affordable prices, made this car popular on the Russian market.
Exterior
The restyled version received a modified hood, front lighting, headlights, rear and front bumpers. All bumpers, even in the basic version, were painted in the color of the car, which creates a more solid and monolithic image. The appearance of the car has been updated, smooth lines give the design of the car more modernity. The car has high ground clearance, which allows it to be used on country roads and broken Russian roads.
Interior
The restyling has changed the dashboard, which uses a new instrument cluster. New decorative inserts have appeared on the front panel, which somewhat dilute the boring and inexpensive design of the car interior. Among the innovations, we can note the presence of height adjustment at the driver’s seat, which allows drivers of different heights to drive this car with equal comfort. Traditionally, the plastic used is not very expensive, the build quality leaves much to be desired, and after the start of operation, characteristic cricket squeaks soon appear, which are quite difficult to eliminate.
Installed motors
The restyled version of the first generation Lada Grant also received modified engines, which are distinguished by more power and better fuel efficiency. The basic modification is equipped with an 8-valve 1.6-liter engine developing 87 horsepower. This power unit is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The option with a 16-valve engine developing 98 horsepower is popular among buyers. This version is equipped with a 4-speed Japanese reliable automatic transmission from the Zhatko company. The top version already received a sixteen-valve engine with 106 horses, with a choice of a robotic gearbox or reliable mechanics. In general, the engines and gearboxes leave a positive impression; they are not demanding and are quite reliable.
Model history
Granta in the Sport configuration, which was released in 2011.
The history of the Lada Granta begins in 2011, it was then that the debut of a budget front-wheel drive car under the in-plant index VAZ-2190 took place. The car had a big task; it had to replace the VAZ 2107 (“Seven”), the Lada Kalina sedan and the Lada Samara. The model fully accomplished this goal and became the best-selling model in Russia in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2019.
At the time of release, the cost of the basic configuration was 229,000 rubles; it is worth noting that all cars came with airbags.
In 2013, the Liftback body appeared, and in 2022 the model underwent restyling, during which it received VAZ’s signature X-Face front end.
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Prices and options
Already from the factory, the restyled Lada Granta received a dependent suspension at the rear and an independent McPherson strut at the front with anti-roll bars and gas-filled shock absorbers. The rear brakes are drum, the front brakes are ventilated disc. The trunk size of the sedan is 520 liters, while a separately folding rear seat backrest is available only on the Luxury configuration, which somewhat limits the ability to transport large items. Buyers are offered several configuration options, including Standard, Norm and Lux. The basic modification of the updated Granta received Isofix child seat mounts, an airbag for the driver, special child locks located in the rear doors, an anti-lock braking system, an immobilizer, an auxiliary braking system and brake force distribution.
In the Luxury version, Lada Granta received cruise control, fog lights, a speed limiter, a reliable security alarm, rear seat headrests, airbags for the driver and front passenger, as well as a number of other additional options. In terms of its technical equipment, the restyled version of the Lada Granta is not inferior to popular Koreans, while at the same time it is more affordable than cars from China and South Korea. Such an excellent combination of performance characteristics, good technical equipment and affordable price make the car invariably popular on the market.
The basic modification with a manual transmission and a 1.6 liter engine was initially offered at a price of 600,000 rubles. A version with a robot or automatic, as well as with an engine with a capacity of 106 horsepower, could be purchased for 630-670 thousand rubles. Today prices have increased slightly, but even so, the restyled version of the Lada Granta is one of the most affordable cars on the market. The same applies to service maintenance; some of the work can be done independently, while spare parts and consumables are affordable.
Timing of appearance and release date
The new Lada Granta should be released in 2023, and its assembly will be carried out on the same production line as now. Plus, the new French Logan and Sandero will also be registered there, which is explained by the fairly high degree of unification of all three models. By the way, on the same line, the manufacturer plans to assemble another technical “relative” - Niva Travel - a model that will move from.
Advantages of restyling the first generation Lada Grants
The advantage of the restyled version of the Lada Granta is the affordable cost of this car, as well as the minimal costs of operating the car. The car has a simple and reliable interior; service and repair of the engine or gearbox with suspension are not particularly difficult, so car owners often carry out such work on their own, without contacting a service center. The advantages of this model include good driving performance, an ergonomic interior, and a spacious trunk, especially in the hatchback and station wagon versions.
Lada Granta with engines developing 106 horsepower has good dynamics, which greatly simplifies driving in the city. At the same time, such engines turned out to be quite economical; with a manual transmission, a car consumes 7-8 liters per hundred kilometers in the city, and on the highway the consumption decreases even more. Car owners also note the high ground clearance of this car, so it can be easily used on country roads or in the winter.
The chassis and engine turned out to be surprisingly reliable; the car runs 100,000 kilometers without major repairs. It is not surprising that this car was often used as a taxi. The mechanics do not cause the car owner any special troubles; the oil is filled in for the entire service life of the car, but on an automatic, you only need to regularly change the ATP fluid and the worn out belt once every hundred thousand.
Review
Lada Granta of the current generation.
The decision to continue production of old cars was dictated by their popularity. It is reported that the machines will be assembled as long as there is a high demand for them, and since the manufacturer will have to maintain an attractive price component, changes in the design of such a Grant, major improvements or expansion of equipment cannot be expected.
At the same time, the management of the concern predicts that the old version will be in demand for another year or two, which means that cheap sedans, hatchbacks, liftbacks and station wagons will continue to roll off the assembly line, although cars of the same format and class, but more modern ones, will continue to be produced along with them. bearing the LADA emblem.
Disadvantages of restyling Lada Grants of the first generation
Among the shortcomings, the mediocre build quality is noted; the interior panels were already creaking literally a year after the car was put into use, and it is almost impossible to solve such a problem. Another Achilles heel of the Lada Granta restyling is the corrosion protection of the body. Literally 2-3 winters are enough for the car to become covered with rust spots; in such a case, the car owner needs to carry out body repairs, and often the damaged panels are simply replaced with new ones.
The suspension and chassis on the restyled Grant were noticeably improved, but even this did not allow this car to come close in terms of handling characteristics to at least its Korean or European competitors. The Lada Granta is frankly not suitable for dynamic driving on highways; at high speeds it does not keep track well, and acceleration after a speed of 100 km/h is very difficult for the engine.
Many car owners complain about the mediocre sound insulation of the interior, and it becomes uncomfortable not only when traveling at high speed, but even during everyday use in the city. The frankly stiff suspension does not provide the necessary comfort on rough roads, but at the same time it does not need to be sorted out so often. In the restyled model, the design of the stove was changed, the power of which is clearly insufficient in severe frost, which makes it difficult to operate the car in the winter season.
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Technical characteristics of Lada Granta generation I
sedan
City car
- width 1,700mm
- length 4 260mm
- height 1,500mm
- ground clearance 160mm
- seats 5
| Engine | Name | Fuel | Drive unit | Consumption | Up to a hundred | Max. speed |
| 1.6 MT (87 hp) | Standard S | AI-95 | Front | 5,8 / 9 | 12.2 s | 167 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (87 hp) | Norma Classic | AI-95 | Front | 5,8 / 9 | 12.2 s | 167 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (87 hp) | Norma Classic Plus | AI-95 | Front | 5,8 / 9 | 12.2 s | 167 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (87 hp) | Standard | AI-95 | Front | 5,8 / 9 | 12.2 s | 167 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (87 hp) | Standard plus | AI-95 | Front | 5,8 / 9 | 12.2 s | 167 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (98 hp) | Lux | AI-95 | Front | 5,6 / 8,6 | 10.9 s | 183 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (98 hp) | Luxury Navigation | AI-95 | Front | 5,6 / 8,6 | 10.9 s | 183 km/h |
| 1.6 MT (98 hp) | Standard SE+ | AI-95 | Front | 5,6 / 8,6 | 10.9 s | 183 km/h |
| 1.6 AT (98 hp) | Lux | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 9 | 12.3 s | 180 km/h |
| 1.6 AT (98 hp) | Luxury Navigation | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 9 | 12.3 s | 180 km/h |
| 1.6 AT (98 hp) | Standard S | AI-95 | Front | 6,1 / 9,9 | 13.3 s | 173 km/h |
| 1.6 AT (98 hp) | Standard SE+ | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 9 | 12.3 s | 180 km/h |
| 1.6 AT (98 hp) | Norma Classic Plus | AI-95 | Front | 5,2 / 9 | 12.3 s | 180 km/h |
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