Lada Priora is a domestic car of Group III. The car was produced from 2007 to 2022 exclusively at AvtoVAZ PJSC. The vehicle has the head number VAZ-2170. The car was presented in two body types. First a hatchback, and a year later a quite comfortable and reliable station wagon was released. For those who like a more compact ride, AvtoVAZ has offered a coupe version. This model has become a full replacement for the previously produced LADA 110.
The car underwent some changes in 2011; the bumper, steering wheel, and rear-view mirrors were significantly transformed to a more aesthetic appearance. To improve dynamics, some changes were also made to the engine.
The car was restyled in 2013. Changes were made to the appearance, the level of safety, comfort and driving performance of the car was increased. Now running lights have already been installed in the head optics, the cabin has become quieter and more comfortable. We also didn’t forget about the exchange rate stability system.
Over the course of 10 years of production, the manufacturer installed the following types of engines on the Lada Priora:
| Generation | Brand | Volume, l | Power, hp | Type of fuel |
| 1 | VAZ-21126 | 1.6 | 98 | petrol |
| 1 | VAZ-21127 | 1.6 | 106 | petrol |
Original battery for Lada Priora
Like other domestic cars, the battery for the Lada Priora 2 was chosen exclusively from Russia, and the main preference was given to the AKOM brand. Sources from this domestic brand are highly reliable and have a fairly long service life. As practice shows, car owners request battery replacement no more than once every 5 years, which is an average when compared with global brands.
Not many people can overcome the digital milestone of 6-8 years, and only expensive power supplies made using a different technology. These are representatives of classic lead-calcium batteries, but with a modified design and shape of the electrodes. New models of AKOM brand energy storage devices boast an increased service life and a high degree of environmental friendliness, because production is carried out under strict quality control of each unit of product.
The company itself is constantly improving and re-equipping, all offering its customers new battery models with better qualities. At the moment, the enterprise occupies an area of 19,786 square meters. m and has 3 large production complexes. The range of batteries for Lada Priora 2 brand AKOM is constantly growing. New models will soon go on sale, but at a higher price.
The characteristics of the original battery are presented in the table:
| Manufacturer (country) | Brand | Capacity, Ah | Starting current at -18 | Guarantee | Cost, rub. |
| AKOM (Russia) | 6ST-60.1 pp | 60 | 520 | 3 years | 3100 |
The standard battery for the Lada Priora is a budget option by the standards of other manufacturers, but this particular model can last quite a long time. At the same time, the source performed well both in the heat and at sub-zero temperatures.
Modifications and motors
First, let's briefly look at the engines that were installed on the Lada Priora. In most cases, the characteristics of the starter battery installed on the vehicle depend on the parameters of the power units. If this information is not relevant for you, you can go directly to the section in the menu above that explains the use of the battery selection service.
- VAZ-21114 (1.6 l; 80, 81 hp).
- VAZ-21116 (1.6 l; 87 hp).
- VAZ-21126 (1.6 l; 98 hp).
- VAZ-21127 (1.6 l; 106 hp).
The basic equipment of the Lada Priora was equipped with an eight-valve VAZ-21114 engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. In addition, a modernized version of this engine called VAZ-21126 was offered. It existed in 2 modifications: with 8 and 16 valves. After restyling in 2013, the eight-valve power unit was no longer produced; the sixteen-valve version was improved and a motor with the VAZ-21127 index was offered on its basis, the output of which was 106 horsepower.
- Sedan (2170).
- Station wagon (2171).
- 3-door hatchback (21728).
- 5-door hatchback (2172).
Among the most significant improvements to the Lada Priora compared to the VAZ-2110 are a larger vacuum brake booster, a stronger clutch, and an improved gearbox drive mechanism. As the car was released, the level of equipment constantly increased and the copies that were produced in recent years will continue to run on the roads for a long time.
Now let's look at how to select a battery for a Lada Priora of one modification or another using the selection service.
Selecting an analogue
Each battery has its own specific service life, and it can be different for different cars. If with foreign cars it is more difficult to choose a battery, since they are equipped with many different engines that differ in volume, then with the Lada Priora everything is simpler. One 1.6 liter engine, so you can consider options within a single capacity limit. But it is important to note that, unlike the same foreign cars, a domestic source must have straight polarity and a fixed size of 242x175x190 mm. Of course, there is some free space in the niche where the source is installed, but you should still be careful and increase the capacity by no more than 5 units within the battery size.
If you don’t know which battery to install on the Priora instead of the standard one, then we will help you with this. To do this, our experts have found for you 3 models of energy storage devices that can last 6 or more years, since the original one, as practice shows, requires replacement even before 4, less than 5 years.
| Manufacturer (country) | Brand | Capacity, Ah | Starting current at -18°C | Guarantee | Cost, rub. |
| AKOM (Russia) | EFB 6CT-60.1 pp | 60 | 560 | 3 years | 3500 |
| MUTLU (Türkiye) | SFB M3 6CN-63.1 | 63 | 600 | 2 years | 4700 |
| CENE (South Korea) | DELKOR 65.1 L2 (56514) | 65 | 640 | 4 years | 6000 |
The presented source models, of course, cannot be called analogues, because they are an order of magnitude more expensive than the standard one. We proceeded from an increase in service life, which is much longer for these sources. As practice shows, South Korean ones can last on your car for up to 8 years. Of course, someone will say that for the same money over the same period you can buy an AKOM, but this battery has an even higher starting current for cold starts in the cold and a capacity of up to 65 A. This indicates the possibility of connecting an additional heater to the on-board network , acoustics or voltage converter.
With such a source, you will never again be bothered by the problem like the battery indicator on the Lada Priora is on again, which needs to be charged forcibly. You installed a power supply and only replaced it after 8 years.
By the way, you can replace the battery on a Lada Priora quite inexpensively in our store. Bring your car to us at the address indicated on the website and the technician will quickly provide qualified services. At the same time and immediately before installing a new source, he will conduct a free diagnosis. If any electrical problems are identified, he will recommend an experienced and inexpensive technician. The fact is that the terms of the warranty are valid only if everything is in perfect order with the car’s electrical system.
If your Lada Priora battery regularly runs out, then most likely there is a problem and it may be related to the generator, malfunctions in the operation of power equipment, for example, the heater motor or the generator itself. Only secondarily should the battery be taken into account. Absolutely any brand of source should consistently serve for at least 3 years.
Which battery is suitable for VAZ Priora 2170
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The Priora (2170) model is equipped with a European battery size, with a starting current of at least 700 Amps according to the EN standard, and a nominal capacity of at least 70 Ampere-hour and no more than 85 Ah. The table below shows the remaining parameters of a suitable battery.
Size: L 278 W 175 H 190 (mm)
Starting current (EN): 700 A (not less)
Capacity: from 70 Ah to 85 Ah (max)
| Polarity: | straight (plus left) |
In the car segment that includes the VAZ Priora (2007–2014), these types of batteries are best suited, fully providing the load on the on-board network of such a car. Hybrid battery technology (Hybrid, Ca+, Ca/Sb) will be more beneficial for everyday trips, for example to and from work.
For long daily runs, a Calcium (Ca/Ca) type of battery is better. Batteries assembled using this technology do not like constant recharging, but have high energy intensity and efficiency, and are more expensive.
For this VAZ model, the permissible capacity for use is in the range from 70 to 85 Ah; installing a battery with a smaller capacity can lead to constant recharges from the generator, the power of which will be higher. As a result, the battery ages faster than usual, providing insufficient electricity to the vehicle's on-board network.
A battery with a capacity greater than the limit values will, on the contrary, periodically be undercharged, thereby losing its beneficial characteristics. Under other operating conditions, this is an unnecessary overpayment and a load on the generator.
Technically, any of the 3 existing categories of maintainability will be suitable for the VAZ Priora: Serviced, Low-maintenance or Maintenance-free, there is no mandatory requirement here.
If you use the battery correctly, then this parameter does not affect the battery life, the only difference is the price, the one that is cheaper needs to be maintained, the one that is more expensive does not require maintenance. In the modern world, 80% of drivers install maintenance-free batteries, this is easier.
Batteries with different polarities will work the same, the only difference is in the location of the terminals, some batteries have the plus on the right, others have the left. In the VAZ Priora car, the length of the wires is arranged in such a way that it is most convenient to connect the battery with straight polarity. If the length of the wires is sufficient, then there is no difference in the location of the terminals - polarity.
New batteries must be stored properly. A battery released six months or a year ago will then begin to deteriorate without regular recharging. You can’t even hope that sellers regularly charge batteries from the display window. In this regard, the maximum permissible age for Hybrid and Calcium batteries should be 12 months; anything older requires verification.
It is extremely difficult to fake the release date of a battery, especially if the brand is well-known. The manufacturing code is burned/indented on the side or top plastic part of the case and is never placed on stickers.
The release date of any battery is encrypted in a code of letters and numbers. Such a code, in addition to the release date, may contain information about the country of assembly and batch number.
There is no uniform manufacturer standard for such a code.
You can decipher such markings on the website of a specific manufacturer using simple instructions.
| Euro, for bolt clamp | Technology: Hybrid or Calcium Reserve capacity: 90 – 105 minutes Date of manufacture: no more than 12 months ago
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It's simple, just open the hood and look at the already installed battery, rewrite the parameters and go to the store. If the space in the block for the battery is limited, measure it with a tape measure so as not to make a mistake in the size.
When a car is recently purchased and there is a lack of confidence in the battery used, there is information on the requirements for capacity and current in the form of a sticker on the radiator frame or near the battery pack.
If you still have the service book for the car, look at it and find out which battery is needed. On the official website of the VAZ brand, all parameters of a suitable battery for Priora (2170) are also indicated.
What else you need to know before buying
• It is better to take batteries from trusted manufacturers, whether foreign or domestic; read more reviews about specific models.
• Small conventional manufacturers use cheaper, recycled lead (remelted from old batteries), with which the battery life will be noticeably shorter.
• In the store, visually inspect the selected sample, check the integrity of the case; chips and cracks are unacceptable. Careless loading, as a result of which they form, increases the likelihood of future liquid leakage.
• The battery terminals are usually covered with factory caps; if they are not, inspect them for scratches.
• Contact the seller to measure the battery charge (norm without load is from 12 to 12.9 volts, with load from 9 to 11 volts) and electrolyte density (normal deviation within 0.02 m3), the seller according to the rules must take such measurements before sale.
Periodically clean the battery terminals from the oxide layer; due to insufficient contact, the battery does not replenish its energy reserves well. The surface of the battery itself must always be dry and clean; dirt clogs the ventilation holes of the plugs and side channels, increasing self-discharge.
The terminals can be protected for a long time by lubricating them with acid-free lubricant or special available products. For example, Liqui Moly has this lubricant for electrical contacts:
• Remember that any battery can be returned under warranty; if it does not fit or there are doubts about its serviceability, always issue a warranty card and receipt from the seller.
• When disconnecting the battery, always disconnect the negative cable first and last when connecting.
• If you encounter any problems with the battery during the first year of operation, first contact a service center.
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Budget battery models
If the batteries we presented earlier turn out to be expensive for your capital, or perhaps the car breaks down unexpectedly, then you can always quickly order a cheaper battery. We draw your attention to the following energy storage models:
| Manufacturer (country) | Brand | Capacity, Ah | Starting current at -18°C | Guarantee | Cost, rub. |
| GIVER (Russia) | Tiger 60.1 pp | 60 | 480 | 2 | 1690 |
| UNIFORCE (Russia) | 60 pp | 60 | 450 | 2 | 2300 |
| BOLK | 55 | 480 | 3000 |
When deciding to choose the best battery for a Priora from cheaper ones, you should give preference to the BOLK model. This is a domestic source, which is manufactured using the latest technologies and has excellent energy qualities, despite its smaller capacity. The peculiarity of this energy storage device is that it can hold a charge for a long time and smoothly release it. It does not have a memory effect and quickly restores capacity after discharge.
As the practice of using it on other cars shows, its service life reached 5-6 years under normal operating conditions. If you are often in areas with negative temperatures, then this battery will not work. You should choose something with a higher inrush current.
What happens if you reverse the polarity?
Many inexperienced drivers, after removing the battery for recharging, install it incorrectly, on the contrary, confusing plus with minus. If the wires are connected incorrectly, strong sparking occurs in the contacts, and any elements of the car's electrical circuit can burn out. But modern machines provide protection, and first of all, in the event of a short circuit, the fuses are knocked out.
If the driver suddenly reverses the polarity of the battery, the following may happen:
- the instruments on the panel will no longer be displayed, the instrument lights will go out;
- the diode bridge or voltage relay in the generator will burn out;
- the engine control unit fails;
- The high power fuse will blow.
More often, something goes wrong in the electrics of Japanese cars - Asian equipment is not designed for incorrect connections.
You need to be able to mix up the battery connection, because with this connection:
- The length of the positive wire is not enough, it has to be pulled tightly;
- The positive terminal is thick and the ground wire is not fixed to it.
Usually, when the polarity is reversed, a short circuit occurs - it is unlikely that the car owner will be able to securely fasten the wires to the terminals. The sparking at the moment of contact is very strong, and in this case the terminals do not fit in size.
