VAZ's "Ten" was in steady demand on the market and was considered a completely successful model of the concern. However, by the mid-2000s, the tenth family, compared to its competitors, was already outdated and required updating. A successor appeared in a relatively short time. It received a new design, and noticeable reforms were carried out on the technical component. However, I was unable to radically correct the situation...
The history of the Lada Priora on the assembly line begins in 2007. By this time, its predecessor - the VAZ 2110 and its body modifications (2111, 2112) were still in production, but by 2009 they were completely replaced by the new product.
The successor to the “Ten” was positioned by the company as a car with noticeable technical progress and a more modern design. However, it immediately became clear to everyone that Priora was only a deeply modernized 2110, but not a new model.
This was directly evidenced by the platform that the car inherited from its predecessor. At the same time, the chassis has been significantly redesigned. Thus, new shock absorber struts, anti-roll bar struts were installed and the steering was recalibrated. The latter is equipped with hydraulic or electric power steering (depending on the modification).
Engineers also worked on the brake system. She received ABS, BAS.
Body versions:
- Sedan (2170).
- Station wagon (2171).
- Hatchback (2172).
In addition to the main variations, the Lada Priora is also available as a three-door hatchback (Coupe, 21728). This car can be purchased in the “Sport” configuration, which is distinguished by a spoiler, more aggressive bumpers and body kit. In addition, the suspension is strengthened with new shock absorber struts, and the body is strengthened with struts.
Power units:
- 1.6 liters (21116, 8 valves). The power is 81.87 forces.
- 1.6 liters (21126, 16 valves). Develops 98 horsepower.
- 1.8 liters (21128, 16 valves). The nominal power output is 123 forces. It is worth noting that only the Lada Priora with the TMS prefix, which implies factory tuning, was equipped with this engine. Such a car has less weight than a standard car, as well as a reinforced body, suspension, and reconfigured steering. Also, a new clutch was installed and the mechanical transmission was modified.
All engines are equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The drive is carried out on the front axle.
practical guide
According to existing legislation, each vehicle has an identification number (VIN code). This number is recorded in the vehicle passport (PTS). The identification number and other passport data of the vehicle are indicated in the summary plate.
Summary plate : 1 - number for spare parts (corresponds to the serial number of the car that came off the assembly line); 2 — vehicle type approval number; 3 - identification number (VIN code) (XTA - manufacturer code; 217230 - car model; 9 - year of manufacture; last seven digits - body number); 4 — engine model; 5 — load on the front axle; 6 — load on the rear axle; 7 — codes of vehicle version and configuration; 8 - maximum permissible vehicle weight; 9 - maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with a trailer.
Pricing policy and characteristics
| Auto | State | Cost (rubles) |
| Lada Priora (rest.) | new | from 400 thousand |
| Lada Priora (rest.) | boo | from 260 thousand |
The technical characteristics of the motors have not changed. But the power range was replenished with a new unit - 1.6 liters with a return of 106 forces.
It can be coupled with a five-speed mechanical or robotic transmission.
Photos of all generations of Lada Priora:
Safety
In the “Norma” configuration, the car is equipped with a driver’s airbag. The car body is strengthened to improve passive safety. The torsional rigidity of the body has also increased. Since May 2008, the Lada Priora car has been produced in the “Lux” configuration, which includes a front passenger airbag, ABS and a safe parking system. As a result of a crash test conducted by Autoreview [2] according to the EuroNCAP standard, the Lada Priora received 10.56 points out of 16 possible.
Advantages and disadvantages of Lada Priora
Among the advantages are a largely updated appearance, bright modern headlights, a functional dashboard, high-quality finishes, and more reliable engines. Sound and noise insulation has been significantly improved.
The developers paid special attention to the security system. The results of the tests confirm that the work done was not in vain. All models are equipped with driver airbags, and the body is designed to meet modern passive safety requirements.
There are also some disadvantages. First of all, unstable engine operation, loss of power. Sometimes the engine does not start. The causes of such failures may be problems with the level of fuel pressure, malfunction of the timing belt, faulty sensors, or air leaks through the hoses. As with previous models, the components supplied to the assembly line are not always of high quality.
You can also note the possibility of failure of the electric amplifier, most often this happened in cars of the first series. This is due to imperfect design. The malfunction is corrected under warranty service
Technical characteristics of the VAZ-21703 version (with a 16-valve engine)
| Total information | |
| Turning radius | 5.5 m |
| Trunk volume | 430 l |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h |
| Engine | |
| Engine capacity | 1596 cm³ |
| Number of valves | 16 |
| Power | 72 kW / 98 hp at 5600 rpm |
| 145 N*m at 4000 rpm | |
| Fuel | AI-95 |
| Chassis | |
| Front suspension | McPherson type |
| Rear suspension | elastic cross beam |
| Steering | Rack and pinion with electric booster |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Tires | 185/65R14 |
Technical features of Lada Priora
Power unit: VAZ-21116 engine with a power of 90 hp. With. (8 valves) or VAZ-21126 with a capacity of 98 hp. With. (16 valves). The engine uses foreign-made parts. In particular, a significantly lightweight SPG of foreign production from Federal Mogul, a timing belt and a tension roller from Gates, with a declared resource of 200 thousand kilometers, were used. Installation of a 21128 gasoline engine with a working volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 120 hp. With. produced as a tuning of Togliatti. Other improvements include: a stronger clutch, a larger-diameter vacuum brake booster, and a gearbox drive mechanism with sealed bearings.
Chassis: despite the modernization of the front suspension struts with barrel springs, in general, the design of straight forged arms with diagonal reaction rods seems archaic today.
New shock absorbers are used in the rear suspension. The car has a more efficient braking system compared to the 2110, equipped with ABS and BAS (BOSCH 8.1). In addition to the front one, a rear anti-roll bar has also appeared. The rear brakes remain unchanged; According to the manufacturer, they are quite effective and do not require maintenance.
In top trim levels, the Priora can be purchased with air conditioning and climate control, heated front seats, light and rain sensors, parking sensors, electric windows on all doors, electric and heated mirrors. Lada Priora with a GLONASS/GPS navigator was shown at the Moscow Motor Show in August 2010.
Modifications
• VAZ-2170
— Sedan, mass production since March 2007;
• VAZ-2170 LNG
— Sedan, bi-fuel modification on compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. Expected mass production from 2009;
• VAZ-21708 Priora Premier
— version of the sedan extended by 175 mm. Small-scale production has been carried out by AvtoVAZ's partner, Togliatti, since the fall of 2008. Equipped with a 1.8-liter VAZ-21128 engine with a power of 100 hp. In 2008, 26 stretches were collected, in 2009 it is planned to collect 200 “premiers” [3].
• VAZ-2172 Coupe
— plans to organize small-scale production of a three-door model based on a hatchback.
| Modifications | ||||
| Sedan (VAZ-2170) | Hatchback (VAZ-2172) | Station wagon (VAZ-2171) | "Premier" stretch sedan (VAZ-21708) | |
| Length, mm | 4350 | 4210 | 4330 | 4525 |
| Width, mm | 1680 | |||
| Height, mm | 1420 | 1480 | 1420 | |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2492 | 2667 | ||
| Front track, mm | 1410 | |||
| Rear track, mm | 1380 | |||
Bi-fuel Priora CNG on compressed natural gas
Sedan-stretch LADA 708 Priora Premier production
Restyling
In 2013, an updated version of the Lada Priora was presented in Tolyatti. It is worth noting that even before the official debut, pictures and videos of new items appeared on the Internet.
In terms of exterior design, the car has not undergone significant changes. The reforms slightly affected the bumpers, radiator grille, and moldings. But the rear lighting optics have acquired LED lamps, which provide brighter light compared to conventional ones and are also more durable.
The interior looks more modern due to a different layout of the instrument panel, as well as the multimedia system screen. The analog chronometers on the center console disappeared, and in their place was a storage niche.
Body and exterior of the 2016 Priora
During the modernization of the VAZ 2170 style, there were no significant changes in body parameters.
| Dimensions | Linear dimensions |
| Length | 4.35 m |
| Width | 1.68 m |
| Height | 1.42 m |
| Wheelbase length | 2.49 m |
| Front wheel track width | 1.41 m |
| Rear wheel track width | 1.38 m |
| Clearance | 16.5 cm |
The trunk volume, as for a sedan, is quite large: 430 liters. The car has front-wheel drive, that is, the driving pair of wheels is the front one. Body type: sedan with four doors.
The appearance of the Lada is characterized by simplicity and sophistication. Despite repeated restyling, AvtoVAZ did not make fundamental changes to the exterior of the Priora. The front of the car is convex, the headlights have a triangular rounded shape, and their image is complemented by stylish head optics. The air intake is separated from the radiator grille by a license plate, and a massive front bumper completes the moderate image of the front end.
In profile, smoothed body shapes are observed. The stern turned out to be stylish due to the large rear lights, chrome trunk handle and massive rear bumper.
LADA (VAZ) Priora
Lada Priora is one of the most popular cars in Russia. Compared to other AvtoVAZ models, the Priora has the most attractive appearance, which is why it is in good demand among Russians. And the government fueled interest in Priora and other VAZ products through various programs, one of which was the recycling of used cars, which began in the country on March 8, 2010.
Lada Priora is available in various versions equipped with gasoline engines - an 8-valve 87-horsepower and a 16-valve 106-horsepower engine. The volume of these engines is 1.6 liters. These engines are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The maximum speed of the 87-horsepower unit is 176 km/h, and the 106-horsepower unit is 183 km/h. Average fuel consumption is 7.3 liters per 100 km.
The minimum cost of a new Lada Priora 2016 is 389,000 rubles. This is almost an “empty” package, but it has one airbag for the driver, electric power steering, ABS+BAS, audio preparation, electric front doors and an alarm system with central locking.
The most expensive version of the Lada Priora costs 464,000 rubles. Under the hood of this modification there are 106 “horses”, and among its equipment there are an anti-lock braking system (ABS + BAS), a driver airbag, a safe parking system, fog lights, audio preparation, an on-board computer, a climate system, heated seats, electric drive and heated exterior mirrors, four electric windows and R14 wheels.
Priora in a station wagon
Lada Priora Universal is a car that entered the market in May 2009. The Priora station wagon replaced the Lada 111 in the AvtoVAZ model range, which was produced from 1999 to 2009.
Lada Priora Wagon is equipped with a 16-valve 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 98 horsepower. This engine is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. The Priora Station Wagon accelerates from zero to hundreds in 12 seconds, and its top speed is 183 km/h. Average fuel consumption is 7.3 liters per 100 km.
The length of the car is 4330 mm, width - 1680 mm, height - 1508, wheelbase - 2492 mm. The luggage compartment volume is 444 liters, increasing to 777 liters with the rear seats folded. Curb weight – 1088 kg.
The minimum price of a Lada Priora Universal for 2011 was 336,300 rubles. This is the Norma package, which is equipped with one airbag, power steering, central locking with remote control, electric drive and heated mirrors, front electric windows, audio preparation and roof rails.
The most expensive version “Lux”, costing 397,300 rubles, is equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), two airbags, parking sensors, climate control, fog lights, an on-board computer, four electric windows, light and rain sensors, alloy wheels.
Priora in a coupe body
Lada Priora Coupe entered the Russian market in 2010. The car is built on the platform of the five-door hatchback Lada Priora and has a stylish appearance and a more comfortable interior. Under the hood of the LADA Priora Coupe there is a 16-valve 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 98 horsepower, which is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The maximum speed of the Lada Priora coupe is 183 km/h, acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 13.8 seconds.
Currently, the Lada Priora Coupe is available on the Russian market in one configuration called Luxury, the cost of which is 408,300 rubles. It includes: anti-lock braking system (ABS), electric headlight range control, two airbags, automatic headlights, a safe parking system, fog lights, climate system, heated front seats, central locking, electric front doors and an audio system. More details
