Quiet
At the dawn of release, Grants could not boast of sound insulation even if they were rated satisfactory. Later, the plant introduced an expanded Shumka package for expensive trim levels, and now it is included in all versions. And rightly so: the budget Lada, even in the luxury version, is by no means quiet - where else can you save?
In the arches of the restyled Granta there are pile fender liners, which contribute to reducing the noise level in the cabin.
In the arches of the restyled Granta there are pile fender liners, which contribute to reducing the noise level in the cabin.
For its price, Granta has acceptable sound insulation. Nothing outstanding, but compared to similar cars from the first releases - heaven and earth! So, if you have a pre-restyling car, this may be one of the reasons for replacement.
Maxim, owner of LADA Granta 2019
– I purchased the car in June 2019 from an official dealer. The car is quite satisfactory. There were no problems during operation: the automatic transmission works perfectly, the engine is confident and stable, the handling is good, the suspension is moderately harsh. The interior is comfortable and roomy, but the sound insulation is poor. The visibility when parking in reverse is not very good - I had to install a rear view camera.
At the first maintenance with a mileage of 14,500 km, no defects were identified. At 36 thousand km we changed the engine oil, oil and cabin filters. There are no complaints about the chassis, internal combustion engine and automatic transmission, everything works as usual.
On the inside of the trunk door, where the door lock is welded and the rubber seals are attached, hints of rust appeared; it had to be treated with anti-rust.
Also read: Which is better: “Granta” or “Kalina 2”
Cuter
Until recently, we believed that it would be naive to count on something “designer” in the most affordable segment. Steve Mattin buried this stereotype with his Vesta and Xray. Grant was painted before his arrival at AVTOVAZ, and now the eminent artist has improved the appearance of the car as best he can.
VAZ cars have also reached the budget Grants. It suits her!
VAZ cars have also reached the budget Grants. It suits her!
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- Maxim, owner of LADA Granta 2022
- Alexey, owner of LADA Granta 2012
- Alexander, owner of LADA Granta 2022
- Alexander, owner of LADA Granta 2022
- Sergey, owner of LADA Granta 2022
- Vla199, owner of LADA Granta 2014
“Lada Granta” is the second most popular Russian car after the “Priora”. Since the beginning of 2022, it has been hit almost 165 thousand times through the avtocod.ru service.
What do owners like about the car, and what annoys them about it? What problems can you encounter during operation? We went through the forums and collected reviews about the Lada Grant. This is what grant makers write.
More modern
The Granta update is immediately noticeable when viewed from the front, but from other angles and in the interior, the results of the work done are not so obvious. There are many differences, although everything was done with little blood. For example, they didn’t spend money on a new dashboard - they took it from the discontinued Kalina with minimal modifications.
VAZ has modernized the gearbox and parking brake levers. The latter, gleaming with bare metal, needed this especially urgently.
VAZ has modernized the gearbox and parking brake levers. The latter, gleaming with bare metal, needed this especially urgently.
The instrument cluster has been updated to match the latest Lada innovations. Granta now has radial digitization and orange accents. The old-fashioned display with a green background has given way to stylish black and white. The interior lighting is LED, and the lampshade is combined with an emergency call button. They didn’t even forget about the seat upholstery - it now has a different pattern. It seems like a trifle, but against its background the pre-restyling Grant seems like an alien from the distant past.
Alexander, owner of LADA Granta 2019
– I purchased the car at the LADA showroom. I've already driven 23 thousand km. I went to the sea, outside the city, and on excursions to other cities. In principle, I'm happy with the car. For little money, a good option for a new car.
But the Lada Granta actually has a lot of disadvantages - the noise of the Zhiguli gearbox in first and second gear, cheap plastic, poor sound insulation, the robotic firmware for “retirement” driving.
Against this background, there are many positive things: winter kit, air conditioning and cruise control. Maintenance from an official dealer is one and a half to two times cheaper than foreign analogues of the same class. In general, mixed feelings about ownership, but more pleasant ones.
Also read: My first car: comparison of Granta, Logan and Nexia
More practical
Granta always had everything in order when it came to practicality. Crossover ground clearance, low maintenance costs, a good range of available options - the car retained all these virtues after the update.
A useful addition was the seal along the leading edge of the hood. It is designed to reduce the amount of dirt falling from the road onto the units. Looking at the editorial Grant with a mileage of over 100,000 km, I confidently say: modernization is necessary!
Finally, electric trunk opening buttons have begun to be introduced in Togliatti! Granta didn't have her for seven years.
Finally, electric trunk opening buttons have begun to be introduced in Togliatti! Granta didn't have her for seven years.
And replacing the dashboard gave the driver an additional glove compartment. A small box with a lid is located centrally under the windshield. The old car had an open niche there. Things from it tried to “escape” at turns, and it was dangerous to keep something more or less valuable in front of everyone.
Prices and options
Having just appeared on the market, the Lada Granta in 2011 in its basic modification was offered to buyers at a price of 293,000 rubles. In total, buyers were offered three trim levels: “Standard”, “Norma” and “Lux”, which differed not only in the list of standard and optional equipment, but also in engines and gearboxes. Top modifications were already equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a powerful engine, and for such a car they asked for 450,000 rubles. Subsequently, the cost of the car only grew; AvtoVAZ explained this by rising costs, including the purchase of foreign components, which led to a significant increase in the price of the Lada Granta.
Standard equipment included retractable seat belts, daytime running lights and a driver's airbag. The “Norma” package received rear seat headrests, a second airbag, and for an additional fee they offered to install an anti-lock braking system. The top-end “Lux” configurations already received alloy wheels, air conditioning, an audio system, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, heated front seats, as well as a full package of electric windows. In terms of its level of equipment, such a machine could compete with budget Koreans and Chinese, but at the same time its cost was already approaching half a million rubles.
In assortment
Having absorbed the Kalina family, the Lada Granta began to be offered in four body types (sedan, hatchback, liftback, station wagon). A fifth one will appear soon - a pseudo-crossover based on a station wagon. No one else in the class has such an assortment.
The liftback is the most harmonious in appearance and, perhaps, the most practical body type from the Granta range. A station wagon would be preferable for those who like to load things to capacity, if not for the shortened rear, which deprived the car of part of the useful internal volume.
The liftback is the most harmonious in appearance and, perhaps, the most practical body type from the Granta range. A station wagon would be preferable for those who like to load things to capacity, if not for the shortened rear, which deprived the car of part of the useful internal volume.
Alexander, owner of LADA Granta 2018
– A really good car for every day. The main thing that pleases me about my car is the absence of problems. Reading reviews about problems with the Lada Granta, I was glad that this did not happen to me.
I used the car every day. The engine was broken in correctly - as a result, it does not consume oil in the interval from maintenance to maintenance. The interior is nicer compared to the old Granta or Priora. The driver's seat is very comfortable, the trunk is large.
Among the disadvantages of the Lada Granta, I can note that the interior creaks, the quality varies from batch to batch. Handling is average, no subframe. Safety is low, although there are airbags, but the metal is thin.
Also read: Battle of the weakest: Datsun on-DO vs LADA Granta
Failure with headlights
Vesta-style headlights look beautiful, no doubt about it. However, they use lamps with an H19 base. This is exotic even in Moscow, but the lion's share of Grant is distributed throughout the provinces. Where can the owner look for these lamps? In addition, they are noticeably more expensive than the H4, which is sold on every corner and is very familiar to everyone.
In addition to the mistake with the type of lamps, the headlights of the updated Granta have another drawback. They do not shine in the best way, but this is active safety!
In addition to the mistake with the type of lamps, the headlights of the updated Granta have another drawback. They do not shine in the best way, but this is active safety!
Owners of the updated Grant can be consoled by the fact that similarly shaped handles are installed on BMWs of the latest generations - from the relatively affordable “three rubles” to the flagship “X-Seven”.
Owners of the updated Grant can be consoled by the fact that similarly shaped handles are installed on BMWs of the latest generations - from the relatively affordable “three rubles” to the flagship “X-Seven”.
Disadvantages of Lada Granta
The disadvantages of the 1st generation Lada Grant include the build quality and the cheapness of the plastic used, which led to the rapid appearance of “crickets” in the cabin, which were extremely difficult to deal with. One could not expect comfort and good handling from this car; the car was clearly not intended for high-speed driving on country highways.
Also, the disadvantages include the mediocre corrosion resistance of the body. After several years of using the car, the first traces of rust appeared on Russian roads, which forced expensive repairs. The same applied even to minor damage to the body; if the car owner did not repair such scratches and chips in a timely manner, then soon the rusted body panels would have to be replaced.
Car owners note that under significant loads on the engine, the timing belt broke, after which the valves bent, and the engine required major repairs. It was necessary to constantly monitor the level of engine oil, which often leaked through leaky gaskets and seals. Another weak point in this car is the cooling system pump, which quickly wore out, requiring timely replacement.
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