VAZ and people close to the plant have repeatedly attempted to launch a model with an automatic transmission into production. And they seem to have succeeded.
Automatic transmission on VAZ cars. Background
It is almost impossible to mention all the cases of experimental automatic transmission installations on Ladas, so I will name the main ones. At the turn of the century, one of the first cars with an automatic transmission was the ugly Nadezhda minivan, on which the well-deserved 4HP-22 gearbox from ZF was installed at the Moscow MAI Automatic Transmission Center by order of the plant.
Then it was decided to change course and pay attention to CVTs, which were gaining popularity. A ZF unit with a push belt was installed in the same unit. The car performed quite well, in dynamics it was in no way inferior to its “mechanical” brother, but it was not allowed to enter the assembly line - the variator with installation cost $3,000, which was almost half the cost of the car. For comparison, an automatic Suzuki Swift cost $10,000 at that time, and a Peugeot 206 cost $12,650.
However, in the mid-2000s, it offered for sale small-scale Ladas with automatic transmissions. However, due to the high price, they did not find buyers and did not convince the plant of the advisability of continuing the partnership.
Later, versions with automatic transmission were tested on the basis of the newly appeared Kalina, and options for equipping with an automatic transmission were also laid down during the development of the Priora. The most likely supplier of boxes, in the event of the launch of mass production, was the German ZF. However, then the plant turned to a domestic development - the famous 7-speed automatic transmission KATE.
At the origins was Maxim Nagaytsev, who later took the place of VAZ vice-president. And the owner of the company was the wife of Sergei Chemezov, the then head of Russian Technologies. KATE took it right off the bat - announced the development of 6- and 7-speed automatic transmissions, built and tested the first samples, and announced its intention to build a plant in Kaliningrad with a capacity of 260,000 boxes per year. At the end of the 2000s, the automatic transmission prototype was transferred to the English company Riciardo for fine-tuning, and the head of AvtoVAZ, Igor Komarov, said that in 2012 the plant plans to launch Kalina and Priora equipped with KATE automatic transmissions.
But things didn't go any further. Having talked about plans with KATE, Komarov also added that even earlier, from 2010, Japanese automatic transmissions from Nissan will be installed on Ladas. And after the Renault-Nissan concern bought out a stake in the plant, VAZ logically switched to searching for a supplier of automatic transmissions from abroad. The result was an announcement that “automatic machines” from Jatco, which supplies units to a number of Japanese companies, will begin to be installed on Granta.
“Automatic” on Lada now and in the future
Both in the past and now, garage craftsmen have not given up attempts to install automatic transmissions from old, mostly Japanese, cars on VAZs. Someone even tried to put this matter on stream. But these were all nothing more than attempts, which the plant officially refused to recognize even for tuning.
But here the question arises: is an automatic transmission even necessary on VAZs? Dealers answer unequivocally - it is necessary, since a considerable part of customers are forced to switch to used foreign cars only because they cannot buy an inexpensive domestic car with an automatic transmission. The plant considers the installation of automatic transmissions a necessary measure, since it is one of the three essential components of the comfort of a modern car, along with power steering and air conditioning. AvtoVAZ has been offering consumers cars with air conditioning and power steering for several years now. Now the time has come for the “automatic”, which is confirmed by marketing research.
The first car to receive an automatic transmission will be the Granta this fall, followed by the restyled version of the Kalina, which is currently preparing for launch. The issue of equipping Priora with automatic transmission is still under discussion.
The Jatco “automatic” is a proven and reliable 4-speed unit of a classic design, which is installed on a number of Renault-Nissan models (for example, the Nissan Tiida). AvtoVAZ engineering services have already carried out a set of tests and, together with the company’s specialists, on the Russian 16-valve VAZ-21126 engine.
There's just a little time left before mass production
There were so many rumors about what kind of automatic transmission would be installed in the Priora! At first it was rumored that an automatic transmission from a Corolla would be installed on the car, then two dozen other Japanese donor cars were discussed. And finally, August 2014 provided an answer to the question that was troubling everyone: demonstration tests of a Lada Priora with an automatic transmission took place in Minsk. True, it’s difficult to call the AMT transmission an automatic transmission, but with it in traffic jams it will really be much easier for the driver to control the car. Most likely, the new Priora with AMT will very soon go into mass production and appear in car showrooms.
Inside the car
What is the 2014 Priora with AMT? This is a regular car with a robotic cable transmission. It is expected that it will not be very expensive, and compared to a manual transmission, you will not have to pay a huge amount extra for an AMT. The difference will be about 20,000 rubles. As for the design, the box was “licked” from one of the Japanese cars and modified to fit the Lada. It is noteworthy that the clutch on the Lada Priora with AMT is installed in Germany from ZF. This company produces transmission units for famous European car brands, so this is good news for most car enthusiasts.
But regarding the automatic transmission, about which there was a lot of information before, there has been no news in recent years. Initially it was reported that this company would produce a high-quality 7-speed automatic transmission for Priora. It was the Priora with an automatic transmission from this company that aroused the greatest hopes of car enthusiasts.
Firstly, there was pride in a completely Russian development, because there had been no domestic “automatic machines” since the days of the 21st Volga and Chaika. Secondly, the 2014 Priora with a traditional automatic transmission is more convenient to use for most drivers.
For example, if you don’t press the gas while driving uphill with AMT, the car will roll back. A car with a full automatic transmission will move forward after you release the brake pedal. This, of course, significantly reduces the accident rate, especially among inexperienced drivers. Although we must admit that AMT also has its advantages. For example, reduced fuel consumption and the possibility of long towing.
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What prevents you from installing an automatic rifle from Kalina?
Automatic transmission
Many car enthusiasts are perplexed why the new Priora 2014 cannot be equipped with an automatic transmission from Kalina? After all, this gearbox has proven itself quite well, and the manufacturer Jatco is also listed among Japanese automakers. The bottom line is that Priora is a fundamentally new development by VAZ. If, for example, “Kalina” and “ten” are largely unified, then here you can see a completely different layout. To install a Jatco box on a Priora, half of the car would have to be redone, and first of all the body. By modifying the body parts, you can significantly reduce the structural rigidity, and the transmission mount itself, most likely, would not be very reliable.
In addition, a design with an automatic transmission from a Kalina would be very different from a car with a manual transmission. Accordingly, it would be necessary to produce additional spare parts, rebuild production on the assembly line, and refine assembly technology. The costs would not be worth it in the end. Considering that even small modernizations of production at VAZ cost huge sums, with such an alteration the car plant would greatly reduce its profitability.
The new robotic AMT gearbox is made in almost the same housing as the manual transmission, so there are no problems with its installation in the Priora body. Only 2 additional brackets are required for installation. Thanks to this, it was possible to achieve a minimal difference in price.
Most likely, VAZ therefore extended the production of the 2014 Priora with an automatic transmission for many years, because difficulties arose in finding the optimal automatic transmission model for this body. Due to technical complexity, even tuning enthusiasts did not en masse install an automatic transmission from Kalina on the Priora. Even if you digest the body and modify the remaining components, certain operational problems will still arise. For example, several craftsmen who finally decided on such a modernization were faced with the fact that the automatic transmission was poorly cooled.
We can only hope that the AMT gearbox will not be much inferior in reliability to the Jatco.
Advantages of automatic transmission
Priora, automatic transmission, diagram
The Priora model with an automatic transmission is preferred by novice drivers. The main factor why many people choose to purchase a car with this gearbox is its ease of use. Thanks to it, the driver does not distract his attention from the road, and there is also no need to constantly change gears, which is typical for a manual transmission.
The automatic transmission is controlled by an ECU. This increases the comfort of the trip, and prompt switching of speed modes is noted. The high-speed gearbox ensures precise gear changes. Its constituent elements have good protection from external influences.
Automatic transmission from other cars
Despite the fact that the new Priora 2014 will already be equipped with an automatic transmission as standard, many owners continue to change the transmission on their own or through dealer services. The most popular option remains the installation of an automatic transmission from a Toyota Corolla on Priora. True, most cars are not equipped with a new transmission, but a used one. Some dealerships even have a special program, which means that the owner is given an automatic transmission from Toyota, and the original manual transmission is taken on consignment. He only pays the difference in price and rework.
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I would like to buy a LADA Priora station wagon, but I would like to initially purchase it with an automatic transmission.
As far as I know, automatic transmissions are installed on front-wheel drive VAZ models in Russia by official AvtoVAZ dealers and other third-party organizations. The most popular automatic transmission is considered to be the ZF 4НР-14 gearbox, developed jointly with AvtoVAZ OJSC. This automatic transmission is installed by the following organizations:
2. Car dealership "Avto-1" (official dealer of OJSC "AvtoVAZ") (Novosibirsk) https://www.avto-1.ru/end.php?p=news_kalina_akpp
3. Autocenter-Togliatti-VAZ (official dealer of OJSC AvtoVAZ) (Togliatti) https://www.atv.volga.ru/
In addition, in Moscow (official dealer of AvtoVAZ OJSC) they install used TOYOTA automatic transmissions on cars, the service life of which is more than 200 thousand km. https://autograd-m.ru/news/3raskhodnoe_imushhestvo/
If you take the LADA Priora + and even in the luxury configuration it will cost 380 t.r. + installation of a new ZF automatic (automatic + work) in all the organizations I listed costs 65 t.r. = 445 t.r. For the same money you can buy a new Renault Logan or Renault Sandero, it will also cost about the same amount, but it will have fewer options, so why install all this then, maybe that’s why they don’t want to install an automatic transmission on the VAZ, and here’s what’s on it VAZ LADA Priora 98 horses + also an automatic transmission + in the summer also an air conditioner, so will it even drive or what, that’s the question, If anyone has a VAZ with an automatic transmission, please write me down, all this is interesting. Look like that's it.
Thank you, I will wait for the answer and comments from visitors.
and also that the VAZ LADA Priora has 98 horses + also an automatic transmission + in the summer also an air conditioner, will it even drive or what, that is the question.
2. Cooling system. Even with air conditioning, it’s already operating at the limit of its capabilities, and then the automatic transmission needs to be cooled
I watched a video on YouTube about installing an automatic transmission on Kalina. They installed it from Toyota. I understand that the following things are not there:
1) Gear indicators on the dashboard. 2) The automatic transmission controller is not connected to the car. Those. If the box diagnoses a malfunction, it simply has nowhere to send codes. 3) If the box is adaptive, then again there is no mechanism to implement this.
There are people in our forum who drive VAZs with automatic transmissions, I don’t know how to filter them, but I recently met one:
Patrikman https://www.autolada.ru/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=78126 Registered: 10/31/2009 From: Volgodonsk, Rostov region. Car: VAZ 21104 1.6 v16 2005 Automatic transmission
because The Priora is not much different from the ten, try to get through to him .. unless, of course, by automatic transmission we and he mean the same thing.
2. Cooling system. Even with air conditioning, it’s already operating at the limit of its capabilities, and then the automatic transmission needs to be cooled
I also didn’t just pick this out of thin air. The fact that your arrow on the dashboard is in one place does not mean anything.
I also didn’t just pick this out of thin air. The fact that your arrow on the dashboard is in one place does not mean anything.
I also didn’t just pick this out of thin air. the fact that your arrow on the dashboard is in one place does not mean anything._________________
I'm not shitting on anything. If anything, I drove a Priora. and not just one. I have nothing against her. I just wrote what you need to be prepared for when installing an automatic transmission. although nothing can scare real pelvis workers.
but IMHO 320 or whatever it costs there now + another 50 for automatic transmission - for 370 there is a huge selection of used ones with a factory automatic.
I'm not shitting on anything. If anything, I drove a Priora. and not just one. I have nothing against her. I just wrote what you need to be prepared for when installing an automatic transmission. although nothing can scare real pelvis workers.
IMHO the pleasure of driving depends on how much you control the process. And with a machine gun. not that)
The greatest misconception. Because in fact, the process controls you, not you. Moreover, it (the process) creates the illusion of your importance.
Okay on topic. A friend’s VAZ 21124 with automatic transmission just installed a Toyota Corolla in Avtograd. I drove it more than once or twice. The feelings are ambivalent. On the one hand, it’s incredibly convenient. On the other hand, the car has turned into an outright vegetable. But I think the problem here is not the presence of an automatic transmission, but the matching of the engine and gearbox. No one has done any tests, they test what fits and what is available.
I would like to buy a LADA Priora station wagon, but I would like to initially purchase it with an automatic transmission.
As far as I know, automatic transmissions are installed on front-wheel drive VAZ models in Russia by official AvtoVAZ dealers and other third-party organizations. The most popular automatic transmission is considered to be the ZF 4НР-14 gearbox, developed jointly with AvtoVAZ OJSC. This automatic transmission is installed by the following organizations:
2. Car dealership "Avto-1" (official dealer of OJSC "AvtoVAZ") (Novosibirsk) https://www.avto-1.ru/end.php?p=news_kalina_akpp
3. Autocenter-Togliatti-VAZ (official dealer of OJSC AvtoVAZ) (Togliatti) https://www.atv.volga.ru/
In addition, in Moscow (official dealer of AvtoVAZ OJSC) they install used TOYOTA automatic transmissions on cars, the service life of which is more than 200 thousand km. https://autograd-m.ru/news/3raskhodnoe_imushhestvo/
If you take the LADA Priora + and even in the luxury configuration it will cost 380 t.r. + installation of a new ZF automatic (automatic + work) in all the organizations I listed costs 65 t.r. = 445 t.r. For the same money you can buy a new Renault Logan or Renault Sandero, it will also cost about the same amount, but it will have fewer options, so why install all this then, maybe that’s why they don’t want to install an automatic transmission on the VAZ, and here’s what’s on it VAZ LADA Priora 98 horses + also an automatic transmission + in the summer also an air conditioner, so will it even drive or what, that’s the question, If anyone has a VAZ with an automatic transmission, please write me down, all this is interesting. Look like that's it.
Thank you, I will wait for the answer and comments from visitors.
A Chevrolet Lacette doesn't need an automatic. The price is the same, but 100 times more reliable!! why suffer such garbage!
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Malfunctions of the AMT box on the Lada Priora
Owners of Prior on AMT complain that when driving over speed bumps and on the highway, the robot shifts gears without permission. On the highway, he upshifts early, making it difficult to gain speed. But when passing speed bumps, when the driver “slows down” in order to drive over the obstacle more smoothly, the transmission engages first gear and does not want to shift further.
If we talk about the needs and requirements of a robotic gearbox, then what is most harmful to it is the habit of drivers who have switched to a manual transmission and have not yet had time to get used to it. When fully braking on “mechanics”, very often the lever is reset to the “Neutral” position in advance, although this is not recommended, because the brakes wear out even more. However, the manual transmission handles this switching quite calmly.
The automatic transmission will not withstand constant engagement of neutral gear at speed. At an intersection with a traffic light, you also do not need to turn on “Neutral”. The robot feels calm in position A and will not suffer at all from such treatment.
Very often, the clue to the cause of a gearbox malfunction is found by sound. A creaking or howling sound is far from normal clutch operation. You can diagnose AMT yourself, but it’s better to do it step by step:
- Turn on the ignition (Do not start the engine!). Press the brake pedal and alternately switch on different gearbox operating modes. It's worth listening to how smoothly the gears shift. The corresponding letter designations must be displayed on the instrument panel.
- Start the engine. If a howling sound is heard from below (in the area of the clutch housing), then either the clutch release bearing or one of the gearbox bearings is worn out;
- Once again, turn on the gears one by one and listen to the sounds again. If you hear a crackling or crunching sound, it is because the clutch is not disengaging completely. The first and most obvious is the loss of elasticity of the clutch diaphragm spring. If the crunching noise does not disappear, it is worth checking the electric clutch release drive. It is difficult to check it using fault codes in the transmission control unit.
- If you hear a squeaking noise in gear when the brake is pressed, the reason is in the clutch actuator.
- Continue testing. Shift into neutral and release the brake. The car should roll; don't wait for it to stop on its own. Engage reverse gear and try to start driving without pressing the accelerator pedal and with pressure. If the movement is smooth, then everything is fine with this transmission.
- Driving in third or fourth gear. If the speed increases sharply, but the car does not accelerate, the clutch slips.
When driving in automatic and manual modes, gears must be switched in a timely manner. Otherwise, a failure has occurred in the electronic transmission control unit. A service technician will deal with this problem. AMT was once the dream of all car enthusiasts in the countries of the former USSR, and in 2013 a new era began when they began installing a robotic gearbox on one of the most beloved models of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. This is just the beginning, and in the future we can expect competitive automated transmissions on new domestically developed cars.
Handling and dynamics
Of course, the Priora's mechanical racing abilities in city conditions are known. Up to 100 km/h Priora with a 98 hp engine. or 106 hp accelerates in 11.5 seconds according to the manufacturer. But when installing AMT, the acceleration time to 100 km/h increased by as much as 1.1 seconds. There are mixed reviews from Priora owners with AMT: some say that the “brain” shifts gears on time, others, on the contrary, scold the robot and say that gears do not change immediately.
Even when equipped with AMT there is no directional stability yet! However, you can go back to basics: just switch to manual control mode, and then you can downshift or upshift yourself. In normal mode, the automatic works with the transmission itself, but at speeds after 100 km/h it seems to stop and does not accelerate. It is still not clear whether this is the concern of the AvtoVAZ designers or a lack of the gearbox.
With full braking and a sharp driving style, the robot slows down - engages first gear, the speed increases, and engine braking begins. The automatic “freezes” and only after some simple manipulations it switches to second gear, and the car accelerates.
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Fans of domestic Lada Priora cars seem to have already lost hope that their cars will one day be equipped with an automatic transmission. Of course, this doesn’t upset most people much, because our drivers probably absorb the ability to drive a car with a manual transmission with their mother’s milk. But Russia is developing, cities are growing, colossal traffic jams are forming in them, so driving with a “handle” on the streets of megacities begins to be very annoying. In addition, women are increasingly driving domestic cars. And they really don’t like these three ill-fated pedals and the lever between the seats, which needs to be moved all the time. Therefore, automatic transmission on the Priora is a real necessity that should have been implemented a long time ago. Nevertheless, for many years now the domestic consumer has been fed empty promises. And if the Kalina is already equipped with an automatic transmission, the Priora is still supplied only with a traditional manual transmission. But the new Lada Priora is the most successful and comfortable car from VAZ.
Is it worth buying a Priora with AMT or automatic transmission?
Time passes, humanity develops, so in 2014 it is already stupid to deprive yourself of comfort when driving around the city. It is clear that there will always be drivers who prefer to control the operation of the engine and gearbox themselves. However, there is no doubt that an automatic transmission is more convenient for most car enthusiasts. Moreover, in terms of efficiency, today it is not much inferior to the “mechanics”. But as for reliability, it is very difficult to say how the AMT gearbox will withstand intensive, long-term use. While the first buyers of the Priora with a robotic gearbox leave reviews about its reliability, this model may be completely discontinued. Preliminary testing only indicates that the transmission works smoothly, and fuel consumption is almost no different from a manual transmission. This is already a very good indicator.
It’s definitely worth buying a Lada Priora car with an automatic transmission, but there is still a certain amount of risk due to the fact that after 100-150 thousand kilometers, interruptions in operation will begin. But such problems also arise when operating more expensive machines. Those drivers who decide to convert their car’s transmission to an “automatic” one are also likely to benefit.
It should be noted that in the coming years the country’s foreign policy may turn in such a way that there will be no special alternative to the Priors and Kalins. Therefore, it is quite possible that VAZ will make a powerful breakthrough forward in the next few years. Who knows, maybe soon we will get several more automatic transmission options on the Priora, more reliable and advanced than the current ones.
Frankly, I initially reacted to the news that AvtoVAZ was preparing to produce cars equipped with a “robot” with a fair amount of skepticism. Familiar auto mechanics, natives of the Toyota Center, at one time splashed out a lot of negativity both on this type of transmission in general and on the “Corolla” robot in particular. From the information that I was able to glean from them, I made one disappointing conclusion: “the robot is not moving.”
However, I have repeatedly been convinced that stereotypes are the worst enemy of adequate thinking. Therefore, having received an invitation to test drive a Priora equipped with this type of transmission, I agreed without hesitation. Moreover, the organizers of the test promised a visit to the most picturesque places in Belarus.
First, a little theory for those who may not know what we are talking about. As I have seen, such people still exist. The so-called “robot” is a modernized manual gearbox, the operation of which is automated using a number of additional devices. This is if you look at it technologically. And if you look from the point of view of the end user, this is, in fact, one of the types of automatic transmission. Two pedals, a knob-selector of operating modes - why not “automatic”?!
In accordance with the scanty official information, the development of this unit was carried out at AvtoVAZ in collaboration with specialists from the German company ZF. We have to find out how fruitful this cooperation turned out to be. And yes, I’m not going to make fun of the topic of “reinventing the wheel” and “it would be better...” I’ll just try to objectively evaluate the car from the consumer’s point of view.
So, on August 14, we begin testing the VAZ new product. A little foreplay. Like any significant event taking place at AvtoVAZ, the test drive of the Lada Priora, equipped with an automated manual transmission (AMT), was not complete without the presence of Bo Andersson, the president of the automobile plant. As always, a lot of words were said, beautiful and not so beautiful. But I paid attention to two thoughts voiced by the head of the enterprise.
First, when asked why the plant actually needed a robot if it had a well-proven automatic machine from Jatco, the answer was received that AvtoVAZ, being part of the Renault-Nissan alliance, is obliged to have its own design developments in its baggage. Otherwise, he will face the slavish fate of screwdriver production. AMT is one of such developments, which, in the future, will be equipped with other models produced by the plant - Granta, Kalina and Vesta.
Secondly, the consumer should be as satisfied as possible. And the wider the plant’s product range, the closer it, the plant, will be to this goal. By the way, according to Andersson, if previously the consumer was forced to choose from available configurations, then starting this fall he will be able to choose exactly the configuration that he specifically needs. The plant will begin producing cars to order. That is, if you believe the president, the dreams of some part of the Dromov (and not only) contingent about a “drum with air conditioning”, or about a “drum with a machine gun” and other “same ones, but with mother-of-pearl buttons” will soon come true. Let's see.
Handling and dynamics
Of course, the Priora's mechanical racing abilities in city conditions are known. Up to 100 km/h Priora with a 98 hp engine. or 106 hp accelerates in 11.5 seconds according to the manufacturer. But when installing AMT, the acceleration time to 100 km/h increased by as much as 1.1 seconds. There are mixed reviews from Priora owners with AMT: some say that the “brain” shifts gears on time, others, on the contrary, scold the robot and say that gears do not change immediately.
Even when equipped with AMT there is no directional stability yet! However, you can go back to basics: just switch to manual control mode, and then you can downshift or upshift yourself. In normal mode, the automatic works with the transmission itself, but at speeds after 100 km/h it seems to stop and does not accelerate. It is still not clear whether this is the concern of the AvtoVAZ designers or a lack of the gearbox.
With full braking and a sharp driving style, the robot slows down - engages first gear, the speed increases, and engine braking begins. The automatic “freezes” and only after some simple manipulations it switches to second gear, and the car accelerates.
