VAZ Priora 2171 MT 98 hp 217130-139-0323 2013 Station wagon. Lada 217130 photo

Description

LADA Priora station wagon (aka VAZ 2171) is a Russian passenger car with a station wagon body. Created on the basis of the LADA Priora sedan (VAZ-2170). Serial production of commercial vehicles began on May 27, 2009. By the end of May, 250 new station wagons were produced according to plan, and sales through the dealer network began on June 20, 2009.

The Lada Priora station wagon is a deep modernization of the VAZ-2111 with a completely changed body design, including the rear part with original body panels and lighting equipment. The rear side windows are installed without plastic covers; their shape has changed (they expand upward). The rear lights from the door were moved to the body and installed in a vertical layout. There are brackets on the wheel arches of the trunk to secure the cargo.

Design

The car was released a year after the sedan debuted. It is practically no different from the four-door. From the front we see the same “smiling” headlights, a black radiator grille with a chrome strip on top and a neat bumper. As an option, it can be equipped with foglight lenses. The mirrors are painted in body color, and there are also roof rails. “Euro-handles” appeared in the car. However, the door lock cylinder remains the same. It still jams and freezes in the winter.

A distinctive feature of the VAZ-2171 car is the design of the rear part. There is no pronounced trunk here - it is a continuation of the interior. The station wagon also uses vertical lights. In some ways they look like Kalinovskys. As an option, parking sensors can be installed at the rear. There are reflectors at the bottom of the bumper. But there is no muffler pipe here. It is carefully hidden behind the contours of the bumper. On the one hand, this is a family car that doesn’t need such bells and whistles, and on the other hand, a chrome attachment would make it look much better and more expensive, as reviews note. It is worth noting that the station wagon uses almost straight glass frames and pillars on the rear doors. This makes the landing much more comfortable than in a sedan.

Characteristics of VAZ 2171

The technical characteristics of the Lada Priora station wagon differ in many respects from the characteristics of the sedan and hatchback in terms of interior roominess. The huge trunk for a domestic car makes it a convenient car for those who constantly carry large items.

The front-wheel drive passenger station wagon LADA Priora (VAZ 2171) is one of the popular models of the Tolyatinsk automobile plant. The concept car, which later became the prototype of the new VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon, was demonstrated for the first time in 2005. However, it was officially shown only in the fall of 2008.

In the spring of 2009, the first production station wagon, the VAZ 2171 Priora, rolled off the assembly line and entered the VAZ family of cars on an equal footing, where it was expected:

• sedan 2170 Priora - produced since 2007;
• hatchback 2172 Priora - manufactured since 2008.

In 2012, the VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon took first place in sales in Russia. Then the demand for it began to fall, which is why the production of the station wagon was discontinued.

Operational and technical characteristics

The VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon is a budget car and its technical parameters do not stand out in any way from the general background of AvtoVAZ products.

Power unit

The Priora 2171 station wagon was equipped with two VAZ-made engines with technical characteristics:

For those who are interested in purchasing a Lada Priora station wagon, the technical characteristics of the body, engine and suspension are equally important. "Lada Priora" is the direct heir and successor of the flagship family of VAZ 2110 models of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. Several hundred changes were made to the design of the car, so the VAZ-2170, VAZ-2171 and VAZ-2172 models (sedan, station wagon and hatchback, respectively) are considered to be a separate family. The first sedans went on sale in 2007, and station wagons in 2009. The Lada Priora station wagon is the most practical and spacious car in the family. At the end of 2015, AvtoVAZ stopped producing and accepting orders for this model.

Review of Lada Priora (entire model line) - belated modernization

VAZ's "Ten" was in steady demand on the market and was considered a completely successful model of the concern. However, by the mid-2000s, the tenth family, compared to its competitors, was already outdated and required updating. A successor appeared in a relatively short time. It received a new design, and noticeable reforms were carried out on the technical component. However, he was unable to radically correct the situation.

The history of the Lada Priora on the assembly line begins in 2007. By this time, its predecessor - the VAZ 2110 and its body modifications (2111, 2112) were still in production, but by 2009 they were completely replaced by the new product.

The successor to the “Ten” was positioned by the company as a car with noticeable technical progress and a more modern design. However, it immediately became clear to everyone that Priora was only a deeply modernized 2110, but not a new model.

This was directly evidenced by the platform that the car inherited from its predecessor. At the same time, the chassis has been significantly redesigned. Thus, new shock absorber struts, anti-roll bar struts were installed and the steering was recalibrated. The latter is equipped with hydraulic or electric power steering (depending on the modification).

Engineers also worked on the brake system. She received ABS, BAS.

• Sedan (2170).
• Station wagon (2171).
• Hatchback (2172).

In addition to the main variations, the Lada Priora is also available as a three-door hatchback (Coupe, 21728). This car can be purchased in the “Sport” configuration, which is distinguished by a spoiler, more aggressive bumpers and body kit. In addition, the suspension is strengthened with new shock absorber struts, and the body is strengthened with struts.

• 1.6 liters (21116, 8 valves). The power is 81.87 forces.
• 1.6 liters (21126, 16 valves). Develops 98 horsepower.
• 1.8 liters (21128, 16 valves). The nominal power output is 123 forces. It is worth noting that only the Lada Priora with the TMS prefix, which implies factory tuning, was equipped with this engine. Such a car has less weight than a standard car, as well as a reinforced body, suspension, and reconfigured steering. Also, a new clutch was installed and the mechanical transmission was modified.

All engines are equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The drive is carried out on the front axle.

• Standard.
• Norm.
• Luxury

In the top version, the Russian car is equipped with an air conditioning system, electric windows for four windows, electric drives and heated side mirrors, and a standard audio system with Bluetooth support.

The exterior received many new details relative to the VAZ 2110. The most noticeable of them are the hood, fenders, a new radiator grille, a different configuration of lighting optics, as well as door handles.

The salon has a new center console with a silver finish and an analog clock, and a different instrument panel with a Euro accent.

Versions of the Priora station wagon

For the Lada Priora station wagon, three configuration options are possible:

1. “Standard” is the cheapest (not produced since 2014).
2. “Norma”, which includes an airbag for the driver, a brake system with a vacuum booster, front disc brakes, power steering, inertia seat belts, an anti-theft alarm, running lights for daylight hours, a fabric interior, and electric heated exterior mirrors.
3. The “Lada Priora” station wagon “Lux” is distinguished by the fact that it has airbags for passenger seats in the first row, a rain sensor, electric windows in the rear doors, and alloy wheels. The interior finishing material is Alcantara (artificial suede). The front seats can be adjusted. In some cases, the Lada Priora Lux station wagon is equipped with parking sensors and a navigator.

In 2013, the car was restyled. Externally, the 2013 station wagon and the 2014 station wagon differ little. The new version features an updated radiator grille, side collars on the side mirrors, the front and rear bumpers have changed, and LEDs have been installed in the headlights.

The interior of the 2013 Priora station wagon has undergone major changes. It was modernized with the participation of the Italian design studio Carcerano. The car is now equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel, and a color monitor is installed in the center console to control the stereo system and display navigator information. In older trim levels, the front row seats are equipped with additional airbags and adjustable heating.

Repair problems

There are different conversations on the Internet about the robotic filling of the gearbox. In general, it is clear that, unlike the previous version of the Priora, although such a gearbox is not a full automatic transmission, it fully performs the functions assigned to it. As stated in one of the releases, she looks like a sedate driver who drives slowly, engages gears with a slight delay, but does not spend more time than necessary to make a decision. In case of problems, it is enough to change the actuators without having to disassemble the entire box.

At the same time, Priora has been on the market for quite a long time, so you can find other spare parts for the VAZ 2172 without any problems. In addition to stationary stores and stations, other sources also discuss testing, diagnostics and even do-it-yourself repairs, with advice on where it is cheaper to get this or that part.

Vehicle body and layout

Body type VAZ 2171 is a five-seater, five-door station wagon. The fifth door is solid and opens upward. The overall dimensions of the Lada Priora station wagon (body length, width and height) are 4210, 1680 and 1420 mm, respectively. The height is indicated taking into account the roof rails, which are not removable. For the Lada Priora station wagon, 10 body color options are offered: from black and dark red to white and silver. The "Lada Priora" station wagon in "Snow Queen" color is most suitable for southern regions, since it heats up less from the sun. In summer, cars of this color will not be so hot.

The vehicle's wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear axles) is 2492 mm. The front track is 1410 mm, the rear is slightly larger, its size is 1380 mm. Ground clearance (or ground clearance) is 170 mm. The trunk of the Priora station wagon has a volume of 444 cubic dm, and with the rear row seats folded, the volume will increase to 777 cubic dm, but the seats do not fold flat. Lada Priora 2171 has a front-wheel drive layout with a front transverse engine. The wheel arrangement is 4×2 (the car has 4 wheels, 2 of which are driving).

Salon

Inside we are greeted by a new panel with a pleasant design. The car has a massive 4-spoke steering wheel with a VAZ emblem and an updated instrument panel. Now the speedometer scale is in the center, and the tachometer is on the left. The center console has a wide silver insert. Also, according to the AvtoVAZ classic, there is a dial clock and cable “twisters” for the stove. For blowing, two deflectors are provided with the ability to adjust the direction and intensity of the flow. Luxury trim levels can accommodate a 7-inch multimedia display, which also displays a signal from the parking sensors. Reviews note that the display does not have a very good location. To look at it, you have to bend over and take your eyes off the road. The screen also glares in the sun. The font is unreadable.

Luxury versions also feature heated seats, electric windows, adjustable mirrors and air conditioning. As for the seats, they cause a lot of complaints from owners. The VAZ-2171 is equipped with hard and uncomfortable seats without pronounced supports. At long distances, the neck becomes very stiff and the back hurts.

Among the advantages of the VAZ-2171 car, reviews note its high cargo capabilities. This Priora model is the most spacious in the family. Thus, the trunk volume is 780 liters with the row of seats folded down. The driver and passengers do not experience a lack of free space in the cabin. There is plenty of legroom.

The main drawback of the VAZ-2171 car in terms of interior is the build quality. You can often find huge gaps, “floating” joints. And the plastic itself is very hard. In view of this, owners have to make the car additionally “noisy” by covering it with sheets of vibration insulation. But still this does not give a good result. At high speeds the engine roars very loudly. And at speeds over 100 km it becomes uncomfortable. The most optimal and economical mode for it is 85-90 kilometers per hour.

Vehicle powertrain

Three engine options are available:

• 8-valve VAZ-2116 engine with a power of 90 horsepower;
• 16-valve VAZ-21126 engine with a power of 98 horsepower. The station wagon modification with engine 21126 (factory designation VAZ 217130) is the most affordable on the secondary market;
• The 16-valve VAZ-21127 engine, which produces 106 horsepower, wins in terms of efficiency and reliability.

The base engine of the Lada Priora 2171 model is a gasoline, four-stroke, four-cylinder (cylinders are arranged in a row) 16-valve VAZ-21127 engine with distributed injection. This engine appeared after the VAZ-21126 engine was modified to improve the intake system. On the VAZ 21127, instead of one mass air flow sensor, two are installed: absolute pressure and air temperature. This made it possible to get rid of the known problem of the previous model - fluctuations in the crankshaft speed at low speeds.

The volume of this engine is 1596 cubic cm, the diameter of each of the four cylinders is 82 mm, the piston stroke is 75.6 mm, the compression ratio is 11. The octane number of gasoline used is 95. This engine develops power up to 106 horsepower at crankshaft rotation speed 5800 rpm, and its maximum torque is 148 Nm at 4200 rpm. It is obvious that the characteristics of the VAZ Priora with the 21127 engine are 8 horsepower and 3 Nm higher than those of a car of the same brand with the 21126 engine.

The maximum speed of the Priora station wagon with engine 21127 is 183 km/h, acceleration to hundreds is possible in 11.5 seconds with a total weight of 1578 kg. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 6.8 liters per 100 km, and on the highway fuel consumption is 5.4 liters per 100 km. The fuel tank holds 43 liters of fuel. The manufacturer claims an engine life of 200 thousand km.

What could the new model be?

Render of the 2021 Priora in a new body
In the last year of its release of the new body, the Lada Priora completely lost its popularity (not counting, of course, the market of the North Caucasus and, mainly, the Chechen Republic) and flew out of the TOP 25 best-selling cars in Russia.

At the same time, its closest “relatives”, the new Vesta 2021 model year and Granta, firmly established themselves in the top three, which rightfully attracted the vast majority of the production and investment potential that AvtoVAZ had.

But the model also had defenders - enthusiasts who assured that the Lada Priora 2022 could return to the market, for example, with an updated exterior, trying on the signature X-face. In reality, these plans turned out to be unrealized, and the car clearly required a transition to a new platform, which would have meant huge financial investments.

Chassis of the Lada Priora

The chassis of the Lada 2171 differs little from the proven and proven VAZ-2108 model. The front suspension is independent, McPherson type with straight forged arms. Barrel springs. The rear suspension is semi-independent, torsion bar, the beam is equipped with new shock absorbers, the springs are stiffer than those of the sedan. Both the front and rear suspensions have anti-roll bars. According to experts, the chassis of the Priora station wagon is well adapted to domestic road conditions; even on a road with potholes and gullies you can drive without slowing down.

The front brakes are ventilated disc brakes, the rear brakes are drum brakes. The brake system is dual-circuit (with diagonal separation of circuits), which ensures safety during emergency braking. Each circuit drives two wheels located diagonally across the vehicle. If one circuit fails, the second provides effective shutdown. The parking brake system has a cable drive to the rear brakes. The standard wheels have a size of 185/65 R14.

Suspension

The chassis of the Priora was borrowed from the Ten. So, the front uses an independent suspension with wishbones and MacPherson struts. At the rear there is a semi-independent beam. But unlike the “ten” there is a stabilizer bar. The reconciliation of this element at the rear made it possible to reduce the car's roll when cornering. The VAZ-2171 has a very reliable suspension. It will not require repairs for the next 50 thousand kilometers.