In the fall of 2011, the VAZ family of cars was replenished with another novelty. The production of the car Lada Granta began. The newcomer not only quickly got used to the sales market, but also confidently took a leading position.
According to the results of the last year of sales, Granta accounts for almost 20% of sales. According to its concept, this model is a logical continuation and development of Kalina and Priora, but thanks to the introduction of rapidly developing computer technologies into production, it has already stepped far ahead. Let's take a closer look at the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant and try to understand what makes it the leader of our car market.
Modifications Grants currently
So, Lada Granta is represented on the car market by three models - these are Lada Granta sedan, Lada Granta liftback (hatchback) and Lada Granta Sport. If we consider the technical characteristics of Grant Lada of all modifications in the aggregate, then we will simply drown in information, and the discussion will drag on indefinitely. Therefore, we dwell on the technical characteristics of the Grant sedan.
This car is the base, and other modifications have been created on its basis. The Lada Granta sedan is produced in three categories "Standard", "Norma" and "Lux", which differ from each other in the package of options installed on the car. We will try to generalize and highlight the main points for all three positions.
Body Specifications
Lada Granta body specifications: - This is a four-door sedan with a front transverse engine. Leading is the front pair of wheels, wheel formula 4 x 2. Vehicle length 4260 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1500 mm. Ground clearance, respectively, 160 mm. I would especially like to dwell on the volume of the trunk (it is very impressive), which holds 520 liters. The base size is 2476 millimeters.
Engine Specifications
Lada Granta engine specifications: - four options are presented with a capacity of 82, 87, 98 and 106 horsepower. All these engines are petrol with electronically controlled fuel injection.
The engine has 4 in-line cylinders and a volume of 1596 cubic centimeters. All engines use high octane 95 gasoline. Fuel consumption in urban mode is from 8.6 to 9.7 liters per 100 kilometers. When driving on the highway, it is significantly reduced to 5.5 liters per 100 km. The maximum speed is declared 185 km / h, and the acceleration time to 100 km / h is from 10.9 to 11.2 seconds.
Suspension Specifications
Specifications Lada Granta suspension: - front independent, MacPherson models with anti-roll bar. Rear semi-independent lever and spring. Standard (gas or hydro) telescopic shock absorbers are used on both suspensions.
The steering is represented by a rack and pinion with electric power steering. I especially want to focus on the transmission. A five-speed manual gearbox is considered basic, but some models are equipped with both a robotic gearbox and an automatic transmission. I would like to talk about the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant automatic machine especially.
Technical characteristics of gearbox and automatic transmission
Our auto industry does not produce automatic transmissions, apparently the level of production does not yet allow this. Therefore, a Japanese unit purchased abroad is installed on the Lada Grant. It was no coincidence that one of the Nissan factories specializing in the production of automatic transmissions was chosen, one of the models of which (albeit a decade ago) ideally suited the Lada Granta transmission. The car turned out to be a feast for the eyes - a smooth ride, no jerks, improved acceleration dynamics, ease of control.
Drivers who are forced to hang around for a long time in city traffic jams, I think, fully appreciated the convenience of an automatic transmission. But even here the economic crisis did not pass by - due to the growth in the exchange rate, the production of cars with automatic weapons temporarily stopped.
Options affecting the characteristics of the car Lada Granta
Speaking about the technical characteristics of Lada Grants, I would like to talk separately about the existing option packages that the car factory offers for each version of the model. This is truly room for action. From the most minimal to the most luxurious, which includes climate control, parking sensors with a rear-view camera, and a multimedia system with an on-board computer.
A feature of AVTOVAZ is that choosing the appropriate package of options, you can not think about tuning the car, since everything will be done in the factory. Each option is assigned its own digital identification, which can be quite difficult to understand. So, for example, the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant 219010 differ from the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant 219060 only in that one has the “Standard” equipment, and the other has the “Norma”. If you decide to buy this car, then the specialists of the auto shop will help you figure it out.
I would like to dwell on one more, quite interesting, point regarding the technical characteristics of the VAZ Grant. Many noteworthy smart people and "experts", giving an assessment of this car, constantly compare it with the leading models of the Western automobile industry. And his dynamics are sluggish, and the design is backward, and the plastic in the cabin is cheap. But Toyota (Mercedes, BMW, etc.) is a completely different matter. Pay no attention to them!
For the first time in Russia, we had a car that came close to the world's leading positions. And there is nothing to say about the price-quality ratio. Our consumer wants to buy cheap, but what would the quality and design be on top. And according to its technical characteristics, the Lada Grant car is an ideal option. You can choose from the cheapest to the most expensive option package.
So those who want to buy an inexpensive car with the most affordable equipment should study the technical characteristics of the VAZ 219110 or the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant 219060, and for those who have more opportunities, it makes sense to take a closer look at the VAZ 21902-42-11 or VAZ 219170 whose technical characteristics more extended.
We should not forget that our VAZ 2190 with basic technical characteristics has already received international recognition. In 2014, at the height of summer in Argentina, a grandiose car show was held, at which Russia was represented by Lada Granta 219010.
Not only did our car not get lost against the background of the world's leading models, it also entered the top ten! Many of the world's leading racing drivers have been behind the wheel of a Lada Granta car and confidently recognized the technical characteristics of the Lada Granta 219010 as meeting all modern requirements.
It's no secret that in the near future, VAZ plans to start producing a crossover under the conditional name X-Ray. And in this regard, the development of Lada Grant received an unexpected continuation - the appearance and design of the new car turned out to be so successful that it was decided to update Grant in the same style.
Now we can safely say that the technical characteristics of the Lada Grant 2016 will be significantly improved. In any case, the car will get an updated look and become more modern.
Specification Summary
In the end, let's try to emphasize those technical characteristics of the Lada Grant car, those distinctive features that make it really popular.
Firstly: it is a modern, expensive appearance, the swift contours of which directly speak of its character.
Secondly: a spacious and comfortable interior, easy and thoughtful control.
Thirdly: a powerful engine and energy-intensive suspension, an improved soundproofing package. Fourth: a multimedia system with touch controls and daytime running lights.
Fifth: front passenger and driver airbags, automatic transmission.
The combination with an inexpensive price and inexpensive maintenance allows Lada Granta to claim the well-deserved title of "people's" car. After all, it’s not without reason that even now, the entire automotive community calls the Lada Grant the “business card” of the Volga Automobile Plant.