What's annoying about the Lada Granta liftback: reviews from car owners

Price

The minimum equipment level of the liftback is rated higher than the “Standard” version found in the sedan. More specifically, you will have to pay 314.8 thousand rubles for the liftback. Whether it is rational to overpay for the improvements indicated here is up to the buyer to decide.

The manufacturer plans to equip the sedan with the options present in the liftback in the near future. The restyling process for the LADA Granta is expected to be carried out this year. Today, the liftback has a number of undeniable advantages over the sedan regarding the exterior and driving parameters, but still, which is better, everyone chooses for themselves. When choosing a suitable modification, you should first study the full list of features. It is also not recommended to neglect your own priorities and preferences. Consider the difference between modifications not only in characteristics and equipment, but also in a financial sense. If you are willing to pay more for a presentable design, interior improvements and slightly increased performance, then the liftback is your option. But in fairness, we note that today the liftback is brighter and more balanced in comparison with the sedan, and this allows us to mark it as the leader of our review.

Cost of equipment for tuning Lada Grants

Lowered suspension on Grant

About the advantages of Lada Granta - sedan

The inherent popularity of this modification of the Lada Granta is indicated by:

• versatility, because the sedan is characterized by the practicality of a “workhorse” and applicability to the status of a family car for various types of trips;
• a wide range of configuration options: from the cheapest “Standard” to the comfortable and sophisticated “Lux”;
• enviable ground clearance (160 mm), which allows you to overcome minor off-road conditions;
• spacious interior that can comfortably accommodate adult passengers;
• practical interior decoration;
• spacious luggage compartment, in addition to which the manufacturer has equipped the car with a full-fledged spare tire.

Currently, the indicated qualities of the Lada Granta car are among the most valuable and advantageous aspects for the owner in comparison with the not very elegant exterior. This inclines many customers to choose a sedan; many believe that a sedan is better. They even sacrifice the more beautiful design of the Lada Granta liftback in order to get a significantly lower price for the car and its availability in terms of maintenance activities.

Impression

In general, I got in, drove out of the car dealership, drove about 10 kilometers and became depressed. I don’t even want to describe my feelings. I immediately took it to armor the front part with anti-chip film. I had to part with the car for another day; I didn’t even drive an hour. The next day I took it, somehow my soul felt happier, I don’t know why.

I forgot to write, the car itself is 502,500 rubles. + 10,000 anticorrosive with fender liners. The dealer installed everything himself before the sale. Therefore, when I arrived, they had already announced a price of 512,500 rubles with these extras. And I didn’t resist. Anticorrosive throughout the bottom and arches is good.

Well, now about the car: the car itself looks okay, but it seems to me that it could be a little wider and a little lower, otherwise it looks somehow awkward from the back. The engine is still being run-in, there’s not much to say yet; in the city it’s quite enough, but on the highway uphill it’s hard for it. Even trucks overtook me up the hill.

Well, I think after the break-in everything will be fixed. I try not to give it more than 3,000 rpm, and on the highway it’s 110 and no more. The gearbox on the new Grant howls—it howls in all gears. The gears are still a little hard to engage, well, everything will probably get used to it.

The noise is average - nothing new here. Somewhere in the front side windows the wind is blowing at speed, you can hear it quite well. The smell in the cabin is, of course, terrible. Everything rattles little by little, something in the panel, in the doors, the rear windows, when closed, also rattle, the front windows, if opened 2-4 cm, also rattle.

The fit is a little high for my height of 192 cm. I would like it lower, but there are no options. Luxury ones have seats with seat height adjustment. I didn't like the instrument panel. The orange scale is not for everyone, and you can’t change the backlight.

There is a lot of space on the dashboard, but it is not used as it should. For example, temp. engine, air temperature, mileage before refueling, gasoline consumption, on-board network voltage, everything could be displayed in a column, but no, you can only set one parameter on the display.

And if you need to look at another one, you have to switch the wiper lever on the joystick. It's annoying, to be honest. Also in the tidy, the edging of the rings is glossy black; something often shines on it. I often get distracted by this, thinking that something is on the display.

The suspension on the new Lada Granta liftback 2022 is quite decent. Maybe it's just new. Pits, bumps - everything works out. The only thing, I already said, is that it’s a little lower, but so far there are no complaints about the suspension.

Reliability

Cars produced by AvtoVAZ are generally considered reliable, but they do not have the highest build quality. Some car owners come across “construction cars” that constantly need to be completed and defects eliminated.

Basically, all the breakdowns are not too major, but they cause a lot of trouble.

The most global problem with VAZ cars, including the Lada Granta, is loose bolts and nuts, low reliability of electronics, poor metal processing, and not very high-quality materials.

What shortcomings do owners note when assembling Lada Granta:

• the door seals are leaky; in heavy rain, water often gets into the interior through them;
• Interior plastic creaks and is easily scratched;
• Any fastener can unscrew - bolts of door hinges, sun visor, fastening the plastic steering column cover, etc.;
• In some places the paint on the body swells and “saffron milk caps” appear.

But many of the shortcomings are compensated for by the low price of the Lada Granta; moreover, the main units, such as the engine and gearbox, break down infrequently, and there are almost no complaints about the reliability of the chassis.

Premature failure of the starter, generator or clutch is noted, but such breakdowns do not occur on all cars, and they are not typical.

Body

For the liftback, as for the sedan, the Lada Kalina platform is taken as the basis. Externally, the car looks impressive and even a little better than its counterpart in a different body. The new rear end blends very well with the face of the car. The entire body is made in a style that is vaguely reminiscent of some Renault models (for example, Sandero or Logan), but at the same time has Korean features. Despite this, the car looks more than decent, especially for its class. Basically, this was achieved thanks to the unusual shape of the car body, which everyone is accustomed to seeing in the form of a sedan. The upper edge of the rear roof has been lowered by 8 mm.

From the factory, an anti-corrosion coating is applied to the bottom of the liftback, like the sedan. For now, the cars are holding up, but time will tell how things will be in the future. But where saffron milk caps have already begun to appear is the exhaust system. Like Renault, the Granta's muffler does not remain “fresh” for long. Already at 15 thousand km, pockets of rust are visible. The chrome on the external parts is poorly applied and over time it begins to slide off. The rest of the body shows itself quite well. The headlights on some cars are poorly sealed, which is why condensation appears in them. This leads to rapid burnout of the lamps.

Suspension


It handles all urban irregularities, so far there are no complaints about it. Those bumps that on the 2112 were crawled over at a crawl at 15 km/h, on the Grant they can be easily passed at 40-50 km/h. It’s possible faster, but why should I systematically kill components and assemblies? There will still be an opportunity to play around in the pits.

The only question about the suspension is that when high speed bumps pass at speeds above 30 km/h, a knock is heard in the front of the car, maybe the shock absorbers are working on rebound (which is unlikely), or maybe the Guarantor pin in the glove compartment rattles (which is more likely). But such crossings are so rare that I still don’t have time to clearly grasp the source of the sound. 



Suspension and other parts

It’s probably worth starting with the box, since it is closest to the engine. The most puzzling version is the “automatic”. Everyone who could have done it accused him of being slow to react. But, in contrast to the slow reaction, the unit is quite durable and time-tested. There are complaints about the sound of the mechanics; at high speeds it starts to howl. This has already happened on classics or Niva; it’s hard to say where this disease came from on Grant.

As for the suspension, everything directly depends on the configuration. So, in the “Standard” version, the old design was used, which was also supplied to Kalina. More expensive cars already have their own suspension structure. The front end is not particularly different; it houses a McPherson. This scheme is reliable and has served the automotive industry for decades. The rear part of the car is on an independent suspension with springs. This structure, coupled with special adjustments, is most optimally suited to the conditions on Russian roads.

The ground clearance, as well as the trunk, pleased the owners. The distance from the ground to the bottom of the car is 190 mm. This, together with the impenetrable suspension, allows you to move at fairly high speeds on crushed stone roads. Unless, of course, you don’t mind the rattling rear windows and the paintwork on the hood. In addition, energetic driving in villages and on forest roads is hampered by the lack of crankcase protection, without which the engine is easily vulnerable. Instead, a piece of plastic is inserted, which is no different in strength from the salon one. Of course, protection can be installed at the factory, but before that you must remember to pay the extra money.

Looking at the brakes, you also understand where economists have buried their dog. On the Grant liftback there are discs in front, but in the rear there are drums familiar from the “Classics” and “Samara”. Therefore, the braking distance is somewhat longer than it could be. Base versions don't have power steering, making it a little difficult to turn. The wide steering wheel saves the situation. More expensive cars have electric power steering, which does a good job of handling. And this is provided that from extreme to extreme position the steering wheel makes 3.1 turns. But still, Grante is still far from the controllability of its foreign analogues.

About configurations

In the most budget configuration, “Standard”, the car is equipped with a 1.6 liter, 87-horsepower engine, manual transmission, ISOFIX fastening system, central locking, driver airbag, child lock.

The “Norma” version of the Lada Granta liftback offers two engine options: the first – with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 87 hp, the second – with a volume of 1.6 liters, but with a power of 106 hp. Also included in the package are ABS and BAS systems (brake assist), an on-board computer, electric power steering, electric windows on the front doors and a multimedia system.

The Lada Granta hatchback, despite the original “low cost” concept of the car, was able to acquire a “Lux” package with interesting characteristics. A 98 hp engine is available in the luxury package, and most importantly, it can be combined with an automatic transmission. In addition, a stability control system, fog lights, an airbag for passengers, heated front seats and a climate system become available. See also the Grants liftback equipment table.

What's annoying about the Lada Granta liftback: reviews from car owners

What drivers like most about domestic cars is discussing the shortcomings. The Lada Granta liftback has raised many topics about its characteristics.

Many people, without even seeing a car, already begin to judge its practicality, but here we will look at real reviews from owners.

In the new body, much remained from its predecessor, so it was not possible to avoid mistakes, and there are many of them. [divider]

Vasily from Magadan

1.6 l 8-cl. (87 hp), 5MT

Standard

Taking into account the maximum benefit, I bought a Lada Granta liftback for less than 400 thousand rubles, which was very pleasing. I looked through owner reviews the day before the purchase, so I immediately knew about future shortcomings.

The first “jamb” identified was the sound insulation . You can hear the road almost all the time, not allowing you to really relax behind the wheel. The situation is slightly changed by additional sound insulation.

The seats leave much to be desired. With my massive build, I have to stop and get out of the car from time to time to relax. Manufacturers must definitely work on such aspects better, because it is difficult to come to terms with such shortcomings during a long trip.

The dynamics are present exactly up to 60 km/h. At a decent speed, it feels like a liftback from yesteryear, not a 2022 car. Of course, no one is going to race, but sometimes overtaking the vehicle in front becomes a difficult task.

Engines

Under the hood of all Grants there are engines of the same volume, designed for 1.6 liters. The liftback was no exception. The engine in the car has a sixteen-valve head and produces 106 horses. As a result, the liftback feels quite dynamic and is capable of overtaking some of its class brothers. According to the owners, the engine comes from the bottom. At the same time, the unit is not so gluttonous and consumes, on average, 7-8 liters. Of course, the weight, which is 50-100 kg less than its competitors, played an important role here.

At the factory, the engine received the marking 21127 and was a continuation of the dynasty of Priorov units. A special feature of the engine is the installed resonance chamber on the exhaust system. This made it possible to regulate its volume depending on the number of revolutions. If we talk about the minuses, then all the old VAZ sores have been preserved. Periodic tripping, as well as knocking, clanging and other noises. The main thing is to change timing belts on time. If this is not done, then a “meeting” may occur on the engine. As a result, only squiggles will remain from the valves. But if you don’t “drown” and carry out all maintenance on time, then the unit can last 200 thousand km without major repairs.

The engine contains 3.5 liters of oil, but when replacing it is recommended to pour no more than 3.2 liters. It is recommended to use liquids with a viscosity:

• 5W-40;
• 5W-30;
• 10W-40;
• 15W-40.

Oil is consumed little by little, for one thousand kilometers with a working engine - no more than fifty grams. Despite the cheapness of the car, its engine is powered by far from cheap 95 gasoline.

Reviews

Dmitry Sokolov, 40 years old, Yaroslavl.

I took a Lada Granta in a liftback body from the showroom in 2015. The car in the “Lux” configuration cost me 450 thousand rubles. Plus I paid another 50 thousand for OSAGO and CASCO, as well as floor mats and anti-corrosion treatment for the body. Initially, my work colleagues advised me to take the “Lux”, they say, even if there is an overpayment, but there are more useful little things there. And it really is. Air conditioning in the cabin, climate control, heated seats, immobilizer, etc. add aesthetic and practical satisfaction. It was possible to purchase an option with navigation, but I regretted paying the extra 10 thousand rubles. I installed it myself in the end. In general, the car is like a car. It doesn’t cause wild delight, but it doesn’t cause indignation either. My consumption ranges from 5.4 to 5.6 on the highway and somewhere around 8-15 in the city (it all depends on the presence of traffic jams). An interesting point: when driving slowly on an incline and when starting off, sometimes you don’t have to press the gas - the automatic system in the engine stably maintains the speed at 800. Over the 2 years that I’ve been driving the car, I’ve encountered minor issues. So, the rear window washer fluid does not spray, but simply pours. Even when driving over bumps on an uneven road, the rubber bands of the rear shock absorbers creak slightly. Among the advantages, I note a large, convenient trunk. We went to the lake in the summer and even tried to sleep there with the rear seats folded down.

Alexey Zaitsev, 25 years old, Novosibirsk.

I took the Lada Granta at the beginning of 2022. At the moment, having been driving for about 4 months, the mileage is 8000 km. A manual transmission has long gears. I'll highlight a few advantages. The engine is not bad, high-torque, surprisingly decent noise. The interior is nice and spacious. On the highway at a speed of 100 km/h and the air conditioning running, the consumption is 5.4. I pour AI 95 into the car. Overall, I thought that everything would be much worse.

Mikhail Ivanov, 30 years old, Ekaterinburg.

I was the owner of a Lada Granta in a liftback body, with mechanics for about six months. I didn’t like the machine, it somehow didn’t catch on with me. Now I've sold it. For me, it has more minuses than pluses. The gas pedal was too high for me. The gears were working somewhat poorly. The box constantly howled when I released the gas pedal. I’m generally silent about paintwork. The plastic in the car is unpleasant, fragile, and constantly scratched. The doors creaked until I eliminated all the creaks with a blower. In general, a lot of trouble with the Lada Granta.

Maxim Prokhorov, 32 years old, Moscow.

I became the owner of a Lada Granta liftback somehow by accident. Before this, I never thought that I would ever switch to the Russian auto industry. From a young age I used to ride, but now I somehow don’t want to. However, life is an unpredictable thing, as they say, don’t promise! I decided not to look for a used car with low mileage, but to immediately take a new one from the showroom. Maybe in the first option it would have been possible to save a little, but there are still legal and technical risks of such a transaction. At the moment, the mileage is already 21,000 km. The suspension of the car is completely different compared to the old front-wheel drive VAZ. On long trips there is no feeling of a “knocked out” back of the body or a crooked back. The visibility in the car is normal. I like the very economical consumption of windshield washer. Ground clearance of 160 is at least a trifle, but also nice. In winter, I never heard the sound of snow rubbing against the bottom of the car. Memory cards and flash drives are readable, so there were no problems listening to music in the cabin. The configuration of the car that I took does not have navigation. I solved this problem by installing a free application from Yandex on my smartphone. The stove is normal. It doesn’t immediately warm up the interior, of course, but quite confidently. In general, take it if you want, take it if you want, but I’m quite happy with the car.

Daniil Viltsev, 23 years old, St. Petersburg.

I am the owner of a Granta in a liftback body. What can they say? It has both disadvantages and advantages. The plastic throughout the entire interior is of very poor quality - apparently the manufacturer decided to save money on it. The relays in the passenger compartment on the driver's side are constantly clicking for some reason. One rear side window also sometimes rattles, even when completely closed. But I like good brakes and decent suspension. The designer was also pleased with the large side mirrors. Another plus is that the ground clearance is quite decent for a liftback. The pads don't creak, but that's it for now, let's see what happens next. Overall, I'm more satisfied than not.

Roman Icekolov, 21 years old, Svobodny.

I bought a liftback last year. It’s interesting that many people call the car a hatchback. In general, from the outside it actually looks a little like “dvinar”. But when you go to the trunk and open it, you understand the beauty of the car. There are plenty of places and access is open without any obstacles. The engine pulls the car as it should, even presses it into the seats a little, which is nice. The variable geometry does its job, and the engine pulls as the revs rise. But the gearbox is a little dull and shifts gears rather jerkily. I personally would replace the automatic with a manual.

Pavel Sechin, 33 years old, Vladivostok.

I got a Lada Granta in 2015; I chose a liftback body, as it can accommodate more things. Together with the high suspension, this is an excellent option for trips to the country. There are no problems with the car, there is simply nothing superfluous in it, nothing to break. And in case of an emergency, parts can be found at any flea market and for a small price. In general, the car fulfills its main purpose (to bring the family to the dacha and back) well and economically. Consumption of only 8-9 liters of gasoline per hundred square meters.

Comparison of Lada Granta liftback and sedan

We decided to find the differences between the two Granta bodies and started with safety. The creators carefully approached the issue of revising the body design. Since the hatchback is inferior to the sedan in terms of resistance to lateral loads, it was decided to strengthen the roof, arches and wings, and increase the overall thickness of the floor sheet. If you compare the Lada Granta with the Samara, which the liftback replaced in the AvtoVAZ model range, the body has become twice as rigid, and accordingly, the model has become safer.

Together with Renault-Nissan specialists, the luxury car has a modernized suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers, thicker stabilizers and stiffer springs. Other trim levels come with the standard sedan suspension.

One of the main distinguishing features of the Lada Granta is the spacious trunk for both a liftback and a hatchback. And although at first glance it is smaller than that of the sedan - 480 versus 440 liters, when folding the rear seats its volume increases by more than one and a half times (760 liters). These figures significantly exceed those of the Lada Kalina, the trunk limit of which stops at 670 liters.

The interior of the Lada Granta has remained virtually unchanged compared to its sedan predecessor. The same console, instrument panel, the same seats. There is enough space in the back seat for three passengers to feel quite comfortable. The only question is the space above your head. If your height is 190 cm or less, you will be comfortable, but taller passengers will find the car uncomfortable.

When conducting test drives of the Lada Granta liftback, many drivers noted that the combination of a powerful engine and relatively low weight (1070 kg) provides decent dynamics for an inexpensive car. The main thing is not to accelerate the car above 150 km/h, since handling and directional stability at top speeds are not at all impressive. With a quiet ride, thanks to the elastic suspension, which is optimal for our roads, the Lada Granta leaves the most pleasant impression.

The brakes can also be praised with flattering words, both during emergency and normal braking. But the advertised sound insulation raises complaints: when driving dynamically, the cabin is noisy, and you have to speak much louder to have a conversation. Installing additional sound insulation will solve the problem.

Average fuel consumption in the city with a manual transmission is 7.9 liters per hundred kilometers, while on the highway it is one liter less. “Automatic”, of course, is more voracious: on average 9.6 liters per hundred kilometers in the city and 8.5 on the highway. However, these are quite modest figures.

To summarize, we can say that, despite certain shortcomings, the Lada Granta liftback fully justifies its price and has every chance of becoming a bestseller among economy class models. Finally, video review of the Lada Granta hatchback:

By the way, do you know that in our Club you will find many instructions on how to modify, repair or tune the Grant Hatchback.

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Is it worth buying Lada Granta 2022: all the disadvantages, owner reviews, configurations and prices

Pros and cons of Lada Granta FL

+ Pros

• Spacious trunk
• Availability
• Suspension

- Minuses

• Manual transmission howls
• Dynamics
• Cramped interior
• Brakes

Reviews from owners of Lada Granta sedan 2019-2020

The engine is a simple and proven eight-valve engine. It pulls at the bottom, but the diesel engine idles and works like a tractor. But now it’s plug-free. And the timing belt is now recommended for replacement at (hold your breath) 180,000 km! I don’t believe it, but I’ll check it out!

Box. In a world that is rushing forward at breathtaking speed, there must be a place for traditions. How can I explain to my son that there was a GAZ-51 and a GAZ-52, and even the GAZ-53 had a box that howled... “How did it howl, dad?” And I proudly switch from third to second, saying: “That’s it”!

Alexander Pimenov, review of Lada Granta 1.6 (87 hp) manual transmission 2019

The cruise control is a little tricky when turning it on and off, but on the highway it’s a useful thing - it gives your leg a rest. The rain sensor scared me at first when the windshield wipers started working on their own when sprayed with water from oncoming traffic, but I think that the thing is also useful. Light sensor - well, this is normal for tunnels, but I don’t use it like that.

The trunk of 520 liters is the largest in its class, four wheels with discs fit easily. With the rear seat folded down, it carried 2.5 meter long skirting boards.

Vladimir, review of Lada Granta Lux Prestige 1.6 (106 hp) MT 2020

I have already bought my second Grant, only now a new one. I got normal brakes! On my first Grant, the travel was quite long before it set, and during the test drive of the luxury version there was a car with the same operating principle. Plus, in video reviews, people also noted this.

In general, this is still the same Granta with a normal engine by modern standards, with a good automatic transmission, which does not change a bunch of gears back and forth for the sake of some half-liter of savings, but is absolutely predictable and adequate on descents and ascents, with excellent dynamics for the city and maneuverability, which can be safely used, and not carefully moved, with a cool omnivorous suspension and decent ground clearance.

Review of Lada Granta Comfort 1.6 (98 hp) automatic, 2020.

Externally, I quite liked the Granta FL. The front part of the body is without question at all: modern, beautiful and harmonious. From the side, of course, the situation is a little worse, but the calico roots cannot be avoided, just as the width/height disproportion is visible from the rear, however, after moving the GRZ to the trunk lid, the appearance became a little more harmonious.

Salon. In general, I liked everything about the cabin, if you take into account the class and price of the car. In terms of space, of course, it’s a bit cramped, but not critical: “you can live,” that’s what I decided for myself... but it’s cheap!

Maxim, review about the new Lada Granta 1.6 (106 hp) manual 2020

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Specifications

The new body of the Lada Granta 2022 is built on the basis of a front-wheel drive platform from Kalina with a transversely mounted engine. An independent MacPherson-type suspension is installed on the front axle of the four-door, and a semi-independent suspension with trailing arms and coil springs is installed at the rear.

In turn, the front wheels of the car received disc brakes, and the rear wheels received more affordable drum brakes. The Lada Granta FL sedan has the following overall dimensions, mm

• Length - 4 268
• Width - 1,700
• Height - 1,500
• Wheelbase - 2,476
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 145-160

The trunk volume of the four-door is 520 liters, and the fuel tank is installed at 50 liters. Curb weight varies from 1,040 to 1,100 kg and directly depends on the selected engine / configuration.

The line of power units of the Grant FL sedan is represented by three 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines that can work with manual, automatic or robotic transmissions.

• The most affordable version of the model is equipped with an eight-valve VAZ-11186 engine with a power of 87 hp. (140 Nm) and five-speed manual transmission. This car accelerates from zero to hundreds in 11.6 seconds, and its top speed is stated at 172 km/h.
• You can also choose a version with a sixteen-valve VAZ-21126 engine producing 98 horsepower (145 Nm). Only this unit comes in tandem with a four-speed Jatco automatic. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is possible in 13.1 seconds, maximum speed is 176 kilometers per hour.
• The most powerful 16-valve engine VAZ-21127 develops 106 hp. and 148 Nm. This engine can work with either a five-speed manual or a robotic transmission. The version with a manual transmission is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the car with a robot is noticeably slower - 12.0 seconds. The maximum speed in both cases is 184 km/h.

The Lada Grant sedan cannot be called frisky, and it has absolutely nothing to provoke the driver to drive fast. The lack of dynamics is especially felt in the version with a 98-horsepower engine with an automatic transmission. This modification picks up speed well only up to 40 km/h, after which the speedometer needle creeps up extremely slowly, and dynamics appear only during kickdowns.

Feedback on the steering wheel of the model is slightly sluggish, and the car turns at speed with slight rolls. Certain questions also arise regarding the braking process: the pedal is too soft, and the pickup begins to be felt only after 40% of the pressure.

However, the Granta is not a sports car to require anything more from it, and for a car of its class it handles well. At the same time, the main advantage of the model is the practically impenetrable suspension, which ensures a very smooth ride even on broken and undulating surfaces.

The front seats in the new Lada Granta 2022 after restyling began to please the eye, but not everyone will like the seating itself. The seat back is quite high and comfortable, and the cushion could be longer. In addition, the updated cars use slightly stiffer padding, which is why on a long journey the desire to get out and stretch will appear more often than on an old-style car.

In turn, the main disadvantage of the second row is the narrow space in the area of ​​​​the lower part of the doorways, which makes getting in and out difficult. The rear sofa here is three-seater, but three adults will hardly be comfortable, but it is quite possible to seat two adults and one child.

Interesting Facts

The Lada Granta sedan entered production back in two thousand and eleven, and now an updated version of the model, which was presented at the Moscow Motor Show in the summer of '18, is on sale. In addition to the sedan, the family also includes a liftback, hatchback and station wagon.

Lada Granta FL in the new body has an X-shaped front end, made in the same style as on Vesta and XRAY cars. The bumper has undergone a complete revision, receiving an expanded air intake and chrome inserts in the form of boomerangs. The sedan also received new head optics, as well as a different radiator grille.

In the interior, after restyling, the front panel from Kalina was installed with minimal changes. The button illumination became white instead of green, the rectangular ventilation deflectors in the center acquired an X-shaped edging, and the instrument panel was designed in the style of Vesta - the digitization was made radial, and the scales acquired orange rims.

Among the innovations, it is worth noting the appearance in the wheel arches of soft fender liners made of a special material that do not absorb moisture and absorb impacts from pebbles, as well as a trunk lock with a button and an electromechanical drive. The robot has a “crawling” mode and a “Sport” button, which activates faster shifting, as well as a stronger clutch.

Photo of the new Lada Granta 2022

Video test drive of a car

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Well, I’ll check in here. Replaced it as a set. Everything else is a collective farm www.drive2.ru/l/5451862/ www.drive2.ru/l/6260204/

Are these struts complete with springs already assembled?) And there are barrel springs on the grunts in front. Why do you have these?) Can you post the website?)

Yes, the complete sets were sent, everything was assembled, I didn’t take the barrel ones, the regular ones are softer. I bought it here postavto.ru

I changed everything as a set, not for appearance, but for control, the car drives completely differently

Here the struts are -70 and the springs are -50, it’s kind of timid that they don’t fit everything) well, or is this normal. I think, on the contrary, you can set the struts -50, and the springs -70)))

for struts (short-stroke), the steering knuckle is shifted down by 20mm, in short, the spring also becomes -70. This is a typical scheme on KX. PS “-50” “-70” is the difference in the compressed springs compared to the standard ones. It’s not at all a fact that the car will sit this much.

So, do they play a big role?

everything should be coordinated simply

I changed everything as a set, not for appearance, but for control, the car drives completely differently

Well, or -70 struts in front and cut the rear. On the original racks.

Well, will the rod fit into position, or will it hang on the bump stop, what’s the point?

In the basic configuration, the ground clearance of the Lada Granta Sedan and Lada Granta Liftback is 160 mm. The clearance height is quite enough to overcome all road obstacles.

Low Granta Liftback

Tuning enthusiasts often practice the so-called understatement of Grants. To do this, non-standard suspension elements are installed, and the vehicle's ground clearance is reduced by 30 - 70% of the base one.

The advantages and disadvantages of tuning and how to carry it out will be discussed below.

Liftback or sedan?

The most visible differences between the Lada Granta liftback and sedan, described above, enable the potential owner to make a more precise choice. The main difference between the two cars is the external design. Compared to the Grant liftback, the sedan looks boring and dull. Despite the fact that in our country sedans are treated much warmer than hatchbacks and other body styles, most owners of the four-door Granta shrug their hands dejectedly: if they had known that the hatchback would turn out to be so successful, they would have delayed the purchase.

But the list does not end with those changes that are visible to the average buyer. In addition to the fifth door, updated design and equipment, the Granta liftback received many technological innovations. Firstly, AvtoVAZ designers tried to correct as much as possible the flaws that plagued the Granta sedan (the automaker’s employees learned about the main complaints from the relevant forums on the Internet). So, the fastening screws were replaced, which in the four-door Grant simply crumbled from corrosion.

Secondly, the use of a new seal and door stop with a closer effect made it possible to solve the problem of creaking when opening and rattling of glass on the rear doors. Significant work has been carried out on noise insulation, which can be especially felt by machine owners. In this regard, the liftback is much quieter.

The problem with body rigidity has been resolved. Due to the design features of five-door cars, this issue was quite relevant when developing a liftback. The fact is that hatchbacks, unlike sedans, do not have a reinforcing rear bulkhead. This problem was eliminated by strengthening the liftback roof and the floor in the middle of the cabin; The way the vehicle's middle spar structure is reinforced has also changed.

The most significant improvements affected the chassis of the Granta liftback. Moreover, the changes affected not only the top-end configuration, but also the “standard” and “norm”. In the minimum and medium configurations, the cars received an improved suspension with liquid shock absorbers, and the springs were borrowed from the Granta sedan.

The Grant liftback “luxury” version has a fundamentally new suspension, which appeared at the beginning of 2022. It uses much more powerful anti-roll bars, both front and rear, compared to the sedan: stiffer springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. In general, it turns out that the liftback’s suspension is intentionally stiff.

The designers decided to sacrifice passenger comfort in order to improve handling. A rigid suspension allows you to increase the stability of the car during sharp turns, reduce roll and sway. Basically, the new suspension is designed for a younger audience, for whom it is much more important to get high handling from the car than comfort.

In conclusion, it should be said that all the technological innovations that distinguish the Granta liftback so favorably will soon be transferred to the sedan of the same name. The only exception will be a rigid suspension; it will not be on the sedan. According to data from AvtoVAZ, restyling of the entire Grant family is planned for 2020, and time will tell how liftbacks and sedans will differ.

LADA GRANT Review from real owner

Lada Granta - everyone in our country knows this car. It can safely be called the “People’s Car”, as it is the most purchased car in 2022. Unfortunately, I became one of the owners of this car.

UNFORTUNATELY…

Why "Unfortunately? Because despite the recent update of the car, it is still the same “basin” of the domestic automobile industry, with a huge bunch of sores and problems, which I will tell you about.

I bought this car in the “Luxe” configuration, not the worst, but not the top-end either, so-so. From the manufacturer, the car was equipped with audio preparation, air conditioning and turn signal repeaters on the mirrors.

Externally, the car looks like a foreign car; looking at the front of the car, it’s hard to believe that this is a domestic car. You can immediately see the intervention of foreign specialists who have at least done something, brought some kind of new wave into the domestic automotive industry, but this is not what we are talking about. I'll tell you better about the car itself.

The dynamics of the car remained at the same level, essentially nothing has changed. It was just as slow to accelerate, and in principle it remains that way. I was pleased with the suspension; it easily absorbed all the bumps and bumps on the roads. At the same time, there was relatively little shaking in the cabin. The instrument panel is generally not bad; everything the driver needs is there.

As for the air conditioning, which is an innovation for domestic cars, it blows very weakly, as if it doesn’t exist. It takes a lot of power from the engine, which has a big impact on maneuverability when overtaking.

The paintwork of the body is a completely separate issue. The slightest chip will soon begin to bloom like a chrysanthemum. After so many years of VAZ's existence, they could at least pay attention to the painting of cars. But why? And so it will go.

One of the advantages is the handling of the car, it is light and very nimble, this makes it quite maneuverable, especially in urban conditions. The luggage compartment is large, such a car is not bad for those who like to take a ride to the country. In the “four”, of course, the luggage compartment is larger, but the “four” is a different story. The interior is also quite spacious, with my height being 180 centimeters, I feel quite comfortable in the driver’s seat. The good news is that manufacturers have finally added side supports to the seats; if previously you had to strain your back on sharp turns to avoid falling off, now you don’t need to do this.

The updated car still has an old and very irritating problem - a terrible hum from the mirrors, which is very clearly audible after 80 kilometers per hour.

After the third day of operation, I began to notice that the car began to smoke. At first the color of the smoke was black, as if it were a diesel car, but after a few more days, the smoke acquired a bluish tint.

A month later, the Grant began to start more and more often not immediately, as it was in the first days, now it was necessary to struggle with the ignition, which also indicates that this car has not received any structural improvements over many years.

The worst thing for me was that, for no reason, the Check Engine light came on on the dashboard. The service station explained that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced. Too little time has passed to change it.

Despite the fact that the car is new, it feels like it is at least 10-15 years old; it begins to crumble very quickly. There is only one justification for all this - this is a domestic car and there is nothing to be surprised about.

There is one very huge plus that I learned for myself during the operation of this car - an old foreign car is better than a new domestic car.

Pros and cons of the Lada Granta liftback

At 180 km/h it can seem impossible to hold on to the car as it presses into the driver's seat with a sports car growl. The Lada Granta is run in at speeds of 20-40-60-80-110 km/h. With sufficient engine power, its special “torque” affects it.

As numerous videos testify, you may like some things in the car interior, but some may cause irritation. In particular, Lada Granta liftback car owners rate the car's chassis as the most suitable for domestic roads, but some may not like the annoying monotonous green light on the dashboard. Car owners note that the liftback engine resembles the engine of a sports car, but it begins to “wake up” only after 3000 rpm.

Seat belts are provided for rear seat passengers. If there is a cable drive and a mechanical box, vibration does not occur. When driving, the car can “swallow” some bumps, which is pleasant at first glance, but a strong level of roll when driving at high speeds is associated with negative reviews.

The visibility of the Lada Granta causes a lot of criticism. Large side pillars do not add visibility. The presence of a small rear window and sufficient length of the car sometimes does not allow small cars to be seen from behind. This is due to the maximum height of the trunk. Since the rear window of the liftback is small, greater visibility is ensured by the presence of large side mirrors.

Practice has proven that a subwoofer cannot be installed in the trunk, since there is a risk that the device will be destroyed. The Granta liftback has a fairly noisy interior, according to user reviews, who express wishes that the sounds coming from outside be less audible. The cabin has a fairly large rear seat and legroom is comfortable. Due to the sufficiently high ceiling, any liftback user will not experience discomfort in the car interior.

Interior and electrical

When you sit in the cabin, you immediately understand why the model has become the “most budget-friendly”. Everything is made of fairly hard and cheap plastic. But despite this, the cabin is quite cozy. Through the wide window between the outer spokes of the steering wheel, the extended instrument panel is clearly visible. It has an analogue speedometer and tachometer. Other information about the car can be obtained from the on-board computer display and the panel with sensor signals located in the center of the panel. The B-pillar starts with a small pocket in the dash that will fit a small phone. Below there are two heater deflectors, and between them you can see the emergency button. In top trim levels, a multimedia system with a display is located below.

But the best place of the car is its trunk, designed for 396 liters of cargo. It is smaller than Logan's, however, due to the body layout it is easy to use. You can ride a bicycle or household appliances in this one. The sides of the trunk have special hooks on which you can hang packages. There are small handles on the inside of the trunk lid for closing, but you have to be pretty crafty to use them. What else pleased me here was the shelf. It consists of two durable sections and is quiet on the go.

The power window control buttons are located on the armrests in the door panels. There are no handles on the doors; the only thing you can grab onto is the opening lever. The front row seats are low, which can result in back pain for the driver after a long trip. The rear seating position is no better; not only do your knees rest against the front seats, but the lowered roof is located exactly at the level of the back of an adult's head. Despite the fact that the plastic used is cheap, AvtoVAZ craftsmen still managed to supply all the parts without large gaps. However, according to reviews from the owners of the Lada Granta liftback, this did not save the car from the appearance of extraneous squeaks. They are made by the dashboard, and noises also come from behind. They are caused by the rear door windows, which even when tightly closed move freely between the seals. Under the trunk floor there is a spare tire, the standard diameter of which is 14 inches. The stamp fits perfectly on the basic versions, however, the lucky ones with more expensive versions will not be able to drive it for long.

During the appearance of liftbacks, sound insulation in Grants was improved, however, it is still quite low. At high speeds, the engine howls so much that the driver and passengers get the impression that the engine is installed directly under the bottom. The box can also create extra noise. The car was a budget car, so there were few electrics in it. The result of this decision was the disappearance of diseases in the car network. But even with a small number, some misunderstanding arises. Thus, in versions with an audio system there is a USB connector, which the owner will not be able to find until a passenger sits next to him and opens the glove compartment. The fact is that this slot is located on the inner wall of the glove compartment on the side of the center console.

Engine Lada Granta

“When choosing a car, the fundamental question for me was that the manufacturer must be VAZ. After reading many articles on this topic, it was decided to opt for Grant. Compared to the 99, which at one time drove almost half the country, Granta is definitely worthy of admiration. Based on all the technical characteristics, the car is definitely worthwhile. The 1.6-liter gasoline engine performs its functions at 5 plus and does not break down.”

Leonid Mavzeley, Lada liftback automatic reviews. “I’m definitely happy with my car. Of course, at first the gearbox and engine behaved a little unnaturally, but all faults were corrected under warranty. Most likely, this is an isolated case, and such problems with the engine manifest themselves immediately, so this will not happen on a used car. In general, the car is reliable, except for those cases with the gearbox and engine, there were no more problems"

Georgy Svetlov, lada granta liftback reviews “In one of the car dealerships of the official Lada network, I was told that the engine life will be about 300 thousand kilometers. In fact, until this number is reached, there will be no need to repair the engine. In any case, the safety of the engine depends largely on operation, oil use and other factors."

Airat Kadyrmaev, Lada Granta, liftback 2022 in the new review “Engine. An engine with sixteen valves is much quieter than the eight-valve one that I installed on my old Kalina. It works smoothly, but does not make noise like an aircraft carrier. Since I’m still running it in, I don’t put the pedal to the floor, but when accelerating it feels like it’s capable of more. In my opinion, this is exactly the kind of engine that should be in a car. I don’t regret the purchase at all”

Granta Liftback, reviews 106 “The interior is done at a high level, it’s clear that they put effort into the design. The engine starts well even in frosty conditions, and within a few seconds. The luggage compartment is very roomy, and the seats can be reclined. The acoustics also keep the level” Denis Davydenko, Granta liftback, 87 hp, reviews. Suspension of the Lada Granta Liftback: reviews “I switched to the Liftback from Kalina and did not notice any special changes in the suspension. The only thing that pleased me were the rigid stabilizers, so Grant doesn’t sway to the sides as much as it did with Kalina at speed. In any case, I’ll run it in again to feel the difference.”

Andrey “On the suspension. I don’t know how it is in other trim levels, but on my Lux the difference is noticeable, especially when you drive off-road. It swallows all the potholes and holes when driving, while the car almost does not shake, as was the case with previous versions. I also want to note how the car behaves during sharp turns. Previously, especially if the track was icy, you almost flew out of the car, this has never happened with the Liftback. The rear shock absorbers work great."

Carexpert “I expected that the basic Kalinov suspension would be somehow modified on the Grant, but the changes are completely insignificant. The stabilizers have become better, but even on Kalina, if you don’t rush all over the road, everything is fine with the position of the car. I wish the modifications were a little more noticeable"

Evgeniy Pavlov “I switched from the old 99 to Granta and if you compare the suspension, it’s just heaven and earth. I don’t know how this part will change during use, but now, even on the most brutal road, potholes are simply not felt, they are absorbed only this way. I’m very pleased with this reliability!”

Freeman “Perhaps this is a manufacturing defect, but my suspension fell off in the first week after purchase. It would be a minus if they didn’t put it back on me and it’s been driving normally for several months now. The suspension was not cracked, everything was fine with it, probably just a crooked assembly” Alexander Panchenko

Lada Granta liftback 2020-2021 owner reviews

So, I’ll walk through the car, at the same time comparing Grant with Kalina.

Engine. The 16-valve engine installed here is noticeably quieter than the old eight-valve engine that was on my Kalina. It doesn't rattle like a tractor, it runs smoothly. Because of the run-in, I don’t press on the gas, I accelerate smoothly, but the potential is felt. If you have the money, I think you should buy a car with just such an engine. I didn’t regret it, although I initially wanted an eight-valve one.

Fuel consumption was scary at the beginning; the car consumed 12-14 liters in mixed mode. After about 500 kilometers, consumption dropped, and now it is 7.5 liters per hundred in the combined cycle, outside the city 5-5.5 liters. All this takes into account the fact that I don’t put pressure on the gas, I calmly accelerate and brake. My consumption on Kalina was higher - 9-9.5 liters per hundred in mixed mode.

Transmission. Gears shift easier and more clearly than on Kalina. On Kalina it was impossible to stick the first one at low speed, on Grant it was easy. The box howls, but it was the same on Kalina.

Suspension. Honestly, I thought it would be softer. As I understand it, this is exactly the case on sedans, but on liftbacks, in my opinion, the suspension handles bumps more harshly. But still better than on my old Kalina. Significantly better.

Interior and quality of materials. Just as spacious as in Kalina, but due to the change in the front panel and the shape of the glove compartment there is less legroom for the front passenger. The plastic and its scratch resistance will be slightly worse than that of the first generation Kalin plastic. The hardness of the plastic in both cars is approximately the same.

The seats are firmer than on Kalina and hold their shape better. The material of the seat upholstery and floor did not cause any complaints, but because of the black color, every speck is visible.

Body iron. One hundred percent thinner than the first generation Kalinas. You can often read or hear that the metal is the same. Now, that's not true. Just for fun, click in different places. The bumpers are made of very thin plastic; on Kalina everything was much more solid.

Trunk. More than the Kalina station wagon, and the fifth liftback door and the ability to fold the seats make the car as convenient as a station wagon when transporting any cargo.

Air conditioner. Works fine and cools the interior perfectly. Does not affect engine power. If I'm not mistaken, the air conditioner turns off automatically when the speed increases.

Review of Lada Granta 1.6 (106 hp) with manual transmission 2022

Comparative technical parameters Sedan and Liftback

The development of the Grant was caused by the need to move away from the outdated forms of the Samara, the clumsy hood and bumper. The models were given ergonomics, fluidity, athleticism, and fit. The front part of both modifications is identical: radiator grille, hood cover, optics. The front bumper has niches for installing fog lights, which adds harmony and functionality. In Liftback, the front and rear bumpers are painted in the main color of the car. There will never be a black polymer color like in the Grant Sedan again.

Turn repeaters are installed in budget versions: Norma, Standard in the wing body. In Lux and Premier repeaters are built into the side view mirrors. The moldings in the Grant Sedan and Liftback are painted in the original body color. As many car owners have noticed, this gave the car a finished look. The taillights are identical on both models. The standard license plate mount for the Liftback was moved from the rear bumper to the trunk lid. The innovation is positively assessed by the owners, since the flow of mud no longer splashes the room.

In Liftback, the body lines conditionally intersect. The falling line of the roof and the rising line of the windows looks harmonious. The height of the roof in the Liftback decreased by 0.8 cm, but this did not in any way affect the comfort of passengers in the rear row of seats. Trunk volume is 440 liters, unfolded 710 liters. Thanks to improved aerodynamics, there is no need to install a windshield wiper on the Liftback model. Raindrops spread under the influence of air flow.

For the first time, new design door locks and plastic closers were installed on Liftback. There are no such innovations in the Sedan. Body rigidity: The sedan is stronger, since its length is 360 mm shorter than that of the Lada Granta Liftback.

Sequence of actions for self-lowering Lada Granta

Option No. 1 Installation of short springs

Lowering springs

Let's look at how to properly lower the Granta Sedan.

1. We place the car on a flat platform, secure the rear row of wheels with wheel chocks, and activate the parking brake lever.
2. Jack up the front part (side) of the car and remove the wheels.
3. Unscrew the upper and lower fastenings of the front shock absorber assembly and disconnect it from the hub. We remove it from the wheel arch.
4. We disassemble the front strut module into its component parts: shock absorber, spring, support bearing, bowl, nuts.
5. In place of the standard spring, install a new one (short one). Depending on the wishes of the owner, the spring height will be 30 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm.

If the owner does not pursue any specific goals when tuning, it is enough to limit the size to 30 or 50 mm. When choosing the specified parameters, there is no need to replace the standard shock absorber or insert additional rubber spacers under the support bearing mount.

We assemble the structure in reverse order.

Bottom line

Yes, the car is equipped rather modestly, and yes, it has shortcomings. But at the same time, it is one of the cheapest offers on the new car market. Whether the price of the Lada Granta liftback is suitable or not - everyone will decide for themselves. The car certainly has its right to exist. The engineers initially wanted to make a “people’s” and affordable car, and they succeeded quite well.

It is guaranteed to appeal to those who want a new car, but do not want or cannot spend a lot of money on it. But if you take the richest package, then if you give up the automatic and a few little things, it will be only 50 thousand cheaper than the Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris. These cars go much faster and generally look more expensive. And those who can look at the options for themselves on the used market will certainly be put off by the problems and shortcomings of the Lada Granta liftback.

Purchase history

Good day to all readers. This is my first time writing a review, so don't judge too harshly. And in general, this is not a review, but first impressions. I will write as best I can, as they taught me at school. I will try to avoid complicated words and abbreviations so that everything is clear.

In general, the Lada Granta liftback is my first new car; before that there were many different cars of different brands: from an old sprinter to a Cruiser 100, from a VAZ 06 to a Priora. And they were all used, so don’t ask why I didn’t buy a used one for that money, and I would have been happy. I wanted a new one.

At the moment, finances were only enough for Grant. There were a lot of Russian cars, so I had no illusions about the build quality and spare parts. I’ve been traveling for less than a week and I’m already waiting to see what will happen first.

So, in order, let's start with the purchase history. I decided so I decided. I was waiting in a new body, because what’s the point of taking an old body if a new one is about to arrive at the dealership.

As soon as the cars arrived at the dealership, I went to see them in person. I wanted to take a white one in the minimum configuration for 440,000 rubles, but, remembering how bad it was for me in the summer in a black nine without air conditioning, how hard it was to turn the steering wheel in a working gazelle and in my Suzuki Escudo on large wheels without electric power steering, and also to turn the oars , instead of power window buttons, I changed my mind.

In my city there was no average configuration, I had to travel 400 km to another city. By calling in advance, of course. The inconvenience was caused by the situation with the purchase of the car, namely, that they did not have a title in stock.

First you have to make a deposit, then they pay it to the factory, the factory instructs DHL to transfer the title to the car dealership. And then you pay the rest and pick up the car with a title. So, I had to travel 800 km twice. I made a deposit on Saturday and only picked it up from the dealership on Wednesday. I think this is some kind of chaos.

You come to the salon with money, you’re already thinking about how you’ll leave with it, and they kick you for five days. Yes, something like that, what if I change my mind or freak out and buy a used one. In general they don't care about the client. My opinion.

To be honest, I didn't even take it for a test drive. It’s still cheaper to buy a new car, but there was only enough money for it. Don't forget, we'll sweep away the used ones. In general, the Granta liftback color is planet blue. The PTS says bright blue. Equipped with power steering, front power windows, air conditioning, rear wiper, two rear headrests, maybe something else. 87hp 8th grade mechanics. There wasn't enough money for 16kl. And I wanted it that way.