Full test drive Lada Grants should give answers to all questions, and the most relevant of them - is the car worth the money?
If not for competition, then AVTOVAZ produced Classics and Samara for many more years. But first, eminent manufacturers began to offer medium-sized cars. price category High Quality, and then the Chinese also pulled themselves up, who offer their customers huge selection cheap cars of all kinds.
It was enough to replace the Classics in a simple way- take an existing model and make it as cheap as possible. Lada Kalina was taken as a donor, and this is not accidental, because it is this model that is relatively fresh in the entire AvtoVAZ line, in addition, it is successful enough that it can be painlessly “worse”. However, let's not be too categorical about the new product before it was fully appreciated in our Granta test drive.
The Kalina platform has been seriously improved, the dimensions have been increased, now the length is 4260 mm, the height is 1500 mm, and the width is 1700 mm. In the outlines of the novelty, the silhouette of its predecessor is easily guessed, but the front and rear end here are completely new.
The new bonnet with fins has been lifted, so Grant looks more modern and elegant. Complements the design of the front bumper with built-in foglights and air intakes. Of course, in the simplest version of Grants, buyers will receive a bumper without foglights and even unpainted, in the case of the Standard package, but all these steps are aimed at achieving the lowest possible price.
The back of the Granta turned out to be less elegant, but the disadvantages of a massive design more than pay off with increased practicality. At Grants, the trunk has a volume of 480 liters, which is one of best performance in class "B". As a design decision, it is worth noting the curves on the trunk lid, which not only emphasize the overall design, but also add rigidity to the lid. And here rear lights so far they have been unsuccessful, they look good in design, but as the test drive of Grants showed, the lanterns fog up quite seriously when it rains. We hope that this problem will be solved by AVTOVAZ itself in the near future.
Granta's interior is a combination of simplicity and functionality. The minimum possible number of hard plastic parts made interior decoration new items are not the most beautiful, but cheap and with a minimum number of potential sources of noise, crickets and squeaks.
The three-spoke steering wheel does not have any electronic controls, but in such a budget car, this was predictable. Dashboard It is quite informative, everything is in its place, and the readings are quickly read.
Our own Lada Granta test drive confirmed that the front seats of the car are quite comfortable, but they clearly lack lateral support. In the back row, if desired, you can place three people, but without special comfort- they are designed for the comfort of only two passengers.
A wide range of power units allows you to choose the most suitable option for yourself. Of course, there are no 200-horsepower options here, but for budget models the power spread from 82 to 98 hp is quite enough, especially since there are plans to equip this car with a 106-horsepower unit.
The test drive clearly showed that for this lightweight model, the existing set of power units is quite enough. Wherein important indicator satl fuel consumption, which, according to our measurements, was approximately 7.6 liters per 100 km in combined cycle as promised by the manufacturer.
Suspension modern LADA cars is strong point. Grant is doing well high speeds, and at low its energy intensity is enough for quite comfortable movement.
The result of the test drive LADA Granta
The car is worth the money! There are enough shortcomings here, and as Grants are used, they will appear all in more, but today it is simply impossible to buy the same car in terms of price and quality ratio.
Having corrected the "childhood" diseases of the new car, AVTOVAZ can count on the fact that it is Grant that will become the new people's car of Russia.
Video test drive
Old review of Granta from Avtovesti
According to tradition, all our comments on shortcomings and wishes on configurations were promised to be submitted to the directorate of the automobile plant for consideration. But even despite the shortcomings, I liked the new Togliatti car. Honestly! "Granta" is a worthy and quite quality product in your price range. Consider it almost Renault Logan, judging by the size, dynamics and equipment, only a little more noisy and cramped. And, importantly, cheaper.
Would I buy such a car for 250 thousand rubles? Definitely! And I also want to believe that Granta will become an example for other automakers, primarily for Chinese, aiming at the same price segment. By releasing the "Grant", AvtoVAZ showed that for 250 thousand rubles it is possible to make not a falling apart "trough with rattles", but a normal and, I would like to believe, reliable and safe car with acceptable dynamics and low operating costs.
We can when we want!
@Rehabilitation of quality @71838 @Lada Granta promises to become not only the most modern, but also the highest quality Russian car. To do this, "VAZ" decided to revise the principles of work primarily with suppliers of components. Outsourced components, some 260 parts, were analyzed for potential defects, and the manufacturers themselves were analyzed for the quality of production and management of this production. At this stage, the plant benefited from the knowledge and methodology of the Renault-Nissan alliance. @In addition, the alliance's specialists visited potential partners of AvtoVAZ and conducted an audit, based on the results of which a decision was made on further cooperation. As a result of this work, it was decided to purchase many Grants units, primarily related to security systems and electromechanical devices, from foreign companies. And since the project was of interest to foreign companies due to its mass character, Togliatti residents managed to agree on acceptable cost components. The alliance's "Quality Academy" opened this spring, where employees of 40 component manufacturing companies have been trained, has also borne fruit. Now the second stage of training is underway, in which about a hundred supplier firms are already involved. @Rehabilitation of the Lada brand image in the eyes of customers means not only improving product quality, but also working with the dealer network and with the client. Now each dealer must be checked for compliance with corporate standards at least twice a month. One of the popular methods of control among VAZ workers is the “mystery shopper” program, when factory employees go to the salon under the guise of an ordinary client and check whether sellers, managers and servicemen are doing their work in good faith. @– We have achieved that today in Russia 90 percent of dealers comply with the recommended retail prices, says Artem Fedosov, Vice President for Sales and Marketing. “This year we closed 30 dealers that didn't meet our standards and opened 60 new ones. @Now the plant is trying to civilize small "private traders" as well. For example, for smaller auto repair shops, there is a special program called "Tier 4 Dealership Service", which deals only with the repair and maintenance of cars. To obtain a license, it is necessary that the warranty engineer be trained at AvtoVAZ, the repair zone has the necessary special tools and Information system, which contains all stages Maintenance. Now in Russia there are 50 authorized auto repair shops. @Lada Granta is also the first experience of working with customers via the Internet! Now customers can order specific model and self-assembly. So far, the plant is satisfied with the "Internet": this moment more than 10 thousand applications for the "Grant" were received and eight thousand preliminary agreements. Based on this experience, AvtoVAZ expects in 2012 to adapt the system for collecting orders for the rest of the model line. @– We have developed special programs for clients who help promote security systems,” says Fedosov. “Last year we promoted ABS systems on Lada. At first they appeared only on luxury versions of cars. And after some time, the number of cars sold with anti-lock braking system increased from 25 to 65 percent, and now ABS is offered not only in the "Lux" configuration, but also in the "Norma" with additional options, and in the future it will appear for all cars in the "Norma" configuration. Next year we want to talk more about airbags.
Gone are the days of queuing up for cars. Now, in order to sell it, you need to somehow attract a buyer. One of the ways is a test drive, during which future owner can not only sit, but also personally test it in various modes.
It's also a good advertising opportunity. Dealers provide the car for testing to various magazines and online publications, and they publish a review about it. As a rule, this applies to new and promising models. That is why we will talk about Lada Granta, the test drive of which is now the most popular in our country.
In addition to major publications, they share their impressions of a trip on a new car and ordinary motorists. Evidence of this are hundreds of videos posted on the Internet. Very often, such films are more objective than professional reviews. After analyzing both of them, you can spend your big one. Here are the most frequently mentioned advantages and disadvantages of the Lada Grant, which were identified during tests by various categories of drivers.
Salon and body Grants
The vast majority of reviews about boil down to the fact that he is "rustic". The car began to seem somewhat narrower due to the increase in length. Not without reason, in almost all videos, it is shot from the side or diagonally in front. The reason for the increase in the base was big trunk. This is a definite plus was noted by every single participant. Appeared running lights that work without rear dimensions.
It is noted that the bumpers in the standard configuration are not painted in body color. The painting itself is carried out on the equipment of a well-known German company, which should lead to an improvement in quality. Grant has a fairly convenient and roomy interior. The front seats do not raise any complaints, with the exception of the adjustment of the inclination of their backs, many do not like it. Concerning rear seats, then they, like all VAZ cars, according to the majority, are cramped. Pleases motorists and the presence of airbags, and power windows.
But the front glass is in effect design features do not go all the way down. The presence of all sorts of shelves and coasters in the cabin is noted. Good is recognized as a virtue all-round view car. Most positive feedback revealed big test-drive to address . The vast majority of motorists consider it modern and informative. Especially everyone likes the liquid crystal display.
The interior heater is beyond praise, and not only because of the ease of control. It is made so well that even at low temperatures overboard in the first position it allows you to maintain comfortable temperature inside the salon. In addition, when driving, even on a cold car, the windshield does not fog up.
One of the biggest drawbacks is related to the stove. Her radiator often starts leaking before it's even expired. guarantee period. In itself, this is not so scary, but in addition to time-consuming repairs, the computer very often fails, it is above it that the radiator is located. In addition, there is insufficient sound insulation of the cabin.
Engine, suspension and gearbox
Most of the authors of the video note the good dynamic characteristics of the car, even in basic version, which at . In this configuration, it is equipped with an 8-valve engine with a capacity of 82 liters. With. This power unit is more than enough for a car in all driving modes. As a disadvantage, many of those who have passed a large test drive note a fairly large engine noise at speeds above 2000.
Grant does not cause any particular complaints. This is understandable - it was made with the participation of specialists from the Renault concern. The car is not bad, it can be seen on the video, it keeps the road even at a decent speed, it “swallows” all the bumps of the dirt road well. Ground clearance is noted by 80% of the participants. It is 16 cm, which is quite enough even for our roads.
Until now, everything concerned only the Lada Grant in the Standard configuration, but, of course, great test drive can not ignore other modifications. Granta became the first domestic mass-produced car with automatic transmission. Togliatti designers adapted to it Japanese box, adapting it to our operating conditions. The manufacturer claims high reliability this node.
The automatic transmission is four-speed and, which is especially noted by motorists who tested the car, has positions 1 and 2, designed for off-road and traffic jams, respectively. Overdrive is also a plus. In addition, the video shows that the shift lever handle is quite massive, which is appreciated by the male part of the drivers. And here ground clearance because of the box, the machine decreased by 2 cm. The car became somewhat heavier, and its body had to be strengthened.
Granta in luxury and sport trim levels
It was the luxury modification that went through the most captious and large test drive. The set of options here is huge, and there is room for testing. First of all, the built-in multimedia system. She domestic production, but has many functions and features. Allows you to play tracks from both removable media and from your phone via bluetooth.
multimedia has a huge touch screen and great interface. She became a real decoration of the salon, the video is proof of this. There were two airbags, and four power windows. Lada Granta Lux is equipped with ABS and rear seat headrests. In this modification, the car also has on-board computer, alarm system and central locking.
And of course the main thing that all motorists note is the engine. Here it is a 16-valve, with a capacity of 98 liters. With. This power unit installed on Lada Priora cars and has very good dynamic characteristics. The disadvantage of all this magnificence is the price, in the configuration of the luxury Grant can not be called a budget car.
For the first time, Granta in a sports configuration left the assembly line in 2013 and immediately won the love of a certain part of the population. Vehicle modification speaks for itself, hence all constructive and external changes. The first thing that catches your eye when watching a video is multi-spoke alloy wheels. They fit very organically into the sporty silhouette of the car.
The next innovation is disc brakes on all 4 wheels. True, the owners note the quick failure of the brake pads. This is due to the fact that disks of increased diameter are used. The car is equipped with a manual gearbox with a modified gear ratio, which allowed Grant to become even more dynamic. Her engine is 118-horsepower. This was made possible by using a different camshaft and changing the ECU fill.
The car suspension uses short-stroke struts, which reduced the ground clearance to 14 cm. At the same time, the car received higher stability even on sharp turns. At the same time, trips to dirt roads became less comfortable due to the rigidity of the racks. This model Lada Granta is available only in the Lux configuration, which determines its high cost. But this does not stop future owners, because in order to achieve such characteristics earlier, expensive tuning was required.
Video from the test drive of Lada Grants with automatic transmission in the back of a liftback
Which of the two modes is better to choose: Priora or Grant?
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You can read the opinions of experts from leading automotive publications about Lada Granta in the Test Dives section. Here we publish Lada tests Granta, as well as comparing it with competitors.
Find out all the advantages and disadvantages of new items, find out how the car behaves in certain road conditions and situations, is possible only if test drive.
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Market value from 150 tr. to 550 tr.
Getting to know the model
Our native auto industry does not scold only the lazy. And not without reason. Yes, what is already there, this is generally a very sore subject and we probably won’t have to see it for a very long time domestic cars excellent quality, whether it is true or not, but lately no matter what AvtoVAZ produces, it is still scolded.
There is a theory that history develops in a spiral and some situations repeat themselves. As in the late 1960s, the government faced the problem of creating " people's car". So, today we will test this VAZ attempt!
Body
So, mass production cars LADA Granta started on May 16, 2011 and is still ongoing. This car is a 4-door sedan, with a very roomy trunk (almost 500 liters!). By appearance it looks like a mixture different cars the same class and about the same cost.
For example, the trunk is very reminiscent of the Renault Simbol trunk. In my subjective opinion, the radiator grille and headlights could have been made prettier, but the car looks somewhat out of proportion. On the other hand, manufacturers had a goal to collect budget car so don't expect miracles.
About how this car turned out to be a budget one can argue. To date LADA price Granta's dealer center for the Norm configuration is 311,600 rubles, for the Standard configuration it is 343 thousand rubles, in the Lux configuration the cost of a car reaches 470 thousand rubles. On secondary market The cost of this car ranges from 150 to 550 thousand rubles. I don’t know what the owner did with the car, that he is trying to sell it more expensive than in the cabin.
Engine range
Depending on the configuration Granta completed different engines. The "Standard" package is equipped with 82 strong engine, "Norma" -87 strong ("norm" equipped with automatic transmission has an engine with 92 hp), "Lux" - 98 Horse power. In all trim levels only front-wheel drive.
Well, inside as well as outside, everything looks restrained. fabric salon and plastic elements. Plastic looks cheap, but does not creak and is assembled quite decently, without gaps.
The steering wheel fits comfortably in your hands. The instrument panel is also very convenient, although the absence of a coolant temperature indicator was a little surprising. Many owners scold the seats, but for me they meet the requirements.
When one of the first models was tested by Putin, it started up only from the 5th time, which gave rise to just a huge number of jokes in the country. (After Vladimir Putin tested the Lada Kalina and the Lada Granta, the singer Lada Dance is in an agonizing wait.)
I didn't have any problems starting the engine.
What really pleased, so it's the engine! It pulls well at both low and high revs.
It was not felt that it was hard for the motor to pull the car uphill (and the slides in our city, unfortunately, are too much). Up to a hundred, the car accelerated in the prescribed 12 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 7.3-7.5 liters. Turns confidently. Despite the high center of gravity in this car, roll is hardly noticeable when turning. But if you fly into a turn at a speed of 80, then the car skids (not surprisingly), and it is quite difficult to keep it. But, when driving in a straight line, such delights of our roads as rails or holes in the asphalt are not felt.
The braking system needs to be careful. To press the brake pedal, you need to make an effort, and the lack of ABS (ABS is only available in the Lux package) is a little unnerving.
Although, they say that LADA Granta did not reach the wall during the crash test.. Just kidding, of course. For Grants, crash tests were carried out in the AvtoVAZ laboratory. True, the test was carried out using the outdated UNECE technology No. 94-01, which is practically no longer used in the West. Unfortunately, Russia has lower requirements for car safety. Auto Review Magazine conducted his own crash test using ARCAP technology (English Autoreview Car Assessment Program). This technology can only assess safety in a frontal impact.
Thanks to AutoReview, we can say that in standard equipment LADA Granta became the most safe car domestic manufacturer in his basic configuration. 8.4 points is a sure 2 stars. In the luxury configuration, the car scored 10.7 points - 3 stars. Taking into account the fact that Grant was assembled on the basis of Kalina, the improvement is obvious.
When driving, it was impossible not to note the easy steering. The car reacts to the slightest turn of the steering wheel. Maybe this is due to the shortened steering rack, 3 full turns of the steering wheel, instead of the usual 4. mechanical box the gear is generally comfortable. Although there is a minus, which, it seems to me, needs to be eliminated, namely, constant vibrations are felt on the gear lever. If you put your hand on it, you just feel how all the bones in your fingers and palms gradually turn into a smoothie. The lever travel is quite long and tight, so it will take some getting used to. But I got used to it in 15 minutes.
In general, I want to say that the car was above my expectations. This is a worthy representative of economy class cars. Comfortable, temperamental car, with good steering.
Checking a car in a car service.
Commentary of a GARANT car service specialist:
We thoroughly checked the car and were very surprised by its condition. Paintwork body without traces of repair and dents. IN small chips only the hood and front bumper. In general, our test car V good condition. Let's move on to the suspension.
Oddly enough, after checking the suspension, we also had nothing to complain about. Common problems that Grant owners most often encounter are: poor headlight mounting, crickets on windshield and whistling brake pads, the rear lights have open and fairly large holes on the side of the lamps, and engine mounts can also present an unpleasant surprise.
The engine cooling system is very interesting. Many Grant owners have never heard how the cooling fan on the radiator works, but the engine does not overheat, and working temperature warm engine is in the desired range. Magic you think, but no! These are just features in the operation of the thermostat.
At a coolant temperature of up to (85 ± 2) ° C, the thermostat is completely closed and the liquid circulates through a small circuit, bypassing the radiator, which accelerates engine warm-up. At temperatures above 85 ° C, the thermostat begins to open, and at 102 ° C it comes off completely, providing fluid circulation through the radiator. If at the same time the temperature of the coolant still rises, then the cooling fan comes to the rescue. The grants motor is a well-known eight-valve engine, which was also installed on the VAZ 2108.
The working volume has changed, lightweight connecting rods and pistons have been installed, new drive distributor and much more. Thanks to this, the engine became more traction, the response to the gas pedal improved, especially from the bottom, and fuel consumption decreased. In the test car, no engine problems were found. The car is in decent condition.
Summarize.
On a ten-point rating scale, Grant's car site is gaining 7 points. Grant - a car for all occasions. It is not expensive, economical, it can be used in a taxi, rented out, etc. If you have recently received a license and are thinking about buying a car, then take a closer look at Grant! You can bludgeon and exploit it in the most severe conditions, never sparing it, and then spend several thousand rubles on repairs and it will again be like new. Despite the complete lack of design - both external and in the cabin, a huge amount of terrible quality plastic, uncomfortable driving position, lack of sound insulation - this car allows each owner to make it individual. Grant has an incredible amount of tuning - suspension, headlights, engine parts, exhaust system etc. That is, the capabilities of this machine are quite wide, if there is a desire and means. Other than that, it's not an impressive car. Its advantages are only in cheapness when buying, cheapness in maintenance and on the battery terminal). It is also easy to sell it when you get tired of it and want to transfer to a car of a higher class.
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