Priora sedan - a new candidate for the role of a family car

LADA Priora is one of the most expensive and at the same time best-selling domestic cars. Local car enthusiasts prefer the Priora because it is considered a car that has stood the test of time. But deciding on a car brand is only half the battle. It is clear that we are taking Priora. But here an “internal” dilemma arises: which Prior should we take? And if your wallet will quickly help you decide on the configuration, then choosing the body type is not so simple. Priora sedan or hatchback - which car is worthy of being in your garage?

Lada Priora is a time-tested car

Let's get to know each other better

VAZ has been producing Priora since 2007. It was created on the platform of the notorious “ten” and inherited a lot from it. Priora is called a car for young people. She is praised for her good speed and ability to stay on the road well. There are complaints about the build quality and the low cross-country ability is not suitable for everyone. Nevertheless, the car is extremely popular.

External upgrade

In 2013, VAZ presented an updated version of the Lada Priora. It was equipped with a number of new options, improving its technical capabilities. The car has also changed in appearance. The new Priora has modern daytime optics that turn on automatically. The bumper was slightly modified, and the grille on the radiator was made in the form of a mesh. LEDs are installed in the rear lights and fogs.

This is what a Lada Priora sedan looks like

Soft-look salon

What has changed in the salon? There's a lot to be said here. The designers used finishing materials atypical for VAZ , including soft-look - a new type of plastic that looks like expensive leather and at the same time withstands external influences well.

When finishing the interior of the Lada Priora car, a new type of soft-look plastic was used

A three-spoke steering wheel, a touch screen, more comfortable and higher seats with armrests - all this is the new Priora.

Motor data

The range of engines for this car has also been expanded. The coolest of them is designed for 1.6 liters. Its power is 106 “horses,” which is achieved thanks to an updated fuel injection system. With such an engine, the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 11 seconds and is ready to “give jazz” at speeds of 185 km/h and above. Gasoline consumption is 6.9 liters in mixed mode, and on the highway - 5 liters.

The car is front-wheel drive with 5 manual transmission.

Manufacturers paid special attention to safety issues, however, if the driver's airbag is included in the basic kit, then you will have to pay extra for the passenger airbag.

This is what a Lada Priora hatchback looks like

Standard

This is the basic package, the cost of which will be 387,000 rubles. It will include:

One airbag provided for the driver's seat.
ISOFIX child seat mounting system.
ABS, EBD, BAS.
Headrests.
Signaling.
Electric power steering.
There will be no radio, only audio preparation.
Front windows.
Exterior mirrors will be heated and electrically driven.
The seats are heated.
Climate control can be installed for an additional fee.
Discs are installed either R 13 or R 14.
The Special Edition interior is available for an extra charge.

Tell me what body is yours...

The car is available in four body styles, but the most popular versions are the sedan and hatchback. There is also a station wagon

Let us remember that a sedan is a body with a luggage compartment, which is linearly separated from the passenger compartment. This is the most common body type among passenger cars. But the hatchback has a smaller trunk and a shortened rear overhang.

The trunk of the Lada Priora sedan holds 430 liters of cargo

Millimeter difference

Which is better - Lada Priora sedan or hatchback? Let's compare the dimensions. The Priora sedan is slightly longer than its competitor: 4350 mm versus 4210 for the hatchback. These models also differ in height: the hatchback has “grown” to 1435 mm, being 15 mm ahead of the sedan. But the width of the cars is equal, it is 1680 mm. Both cars also have the same ground clearance (165 mm) and track width of the front and rear wheels (1410 mm and 1380 mm, respectively).

An interesting point: the cars are almost identical in fuel consumption.

Your luggage

As we have already said, the sedan and hatchback differ in trunk capacity. In the case of the Priora, it looks like this... If the sedan takes 430 liters of cargo “on board”, then the hatchback in its original position is ready to take only 360 liters. At the same time, however, in the hatchback it is possible to fold the rear sofa and thereby increase the capacity of the luggage compartment to 705 liters.

Sport car

Very often, cars of the VAZ family are chosen as racing cars, especially for amateur competitions. One of the most suitable for these purposes is the white Priora hatchback. Pictures of sponsors advertising, riders' names and serial numbers are visible from afar on a white background.

Even the basic version of the car, the white Priora hatchback, features a sporty look. Tuning (photo below) will give it an aggressive and brutal look. Of course, a lot of work is required to upgrade the standard equipment to the racing version. But, as shown in the photo, the white Priora hatchback allows you to do it even in a garage, especially since there are no problems with purchasing components and spare parts for the Lada.

Sedan, sir

Priora sedan or hatchback is a tricky choice. And in order to do it correctly, “for yourself,” you need to know all the ins and outs.

Interestingly, the Priora sedan is the first model of this line. It is in this configuration that the Priora most closely resembles the ancestor of the “ten”, but the modernized interior, new engine and all sorts of modern “electric gadgets” indicate that the model has gone an order of magnitude higher. The sedan also has a softer suspension.

It turns out that the sedan has such a classic design. Of all the Priors, this car probably really looks more solid.

Review of the Lada Priora sedan:

Improved appearance

Here's what drivers do to improve the appearance of the Priora:

New bumpers are installed on the car (sometimes complete with thresholds). You can buy all this in specialized stores. Most often, lightweight kits from the Sniper or I Robot series are purchased from Priora. They are made of plastic, the cost of one bumper starts from 4,500 rubles;
spoiler installation. The products of AVR, which produces fiberglass spoilers, are very popular. Or the spoiler can be made to order at a tuning studio. But this is a very expensive pleasure;
replacing disks. On early Priora models, the wheels were steel, and their appearance left much to be desired. Therefore, tuning enthusiasts try to replace them with cast ones, since they are more beautiful and lighter. But for all its attractiveness, a cast disk, unlike a steel one, is very fragile. And its maintainability tends to zero;
replacement or modification of mirrors. The most inexpensive option is to install special overlays purchased in the store on standard mirrors. This simple procedure radically changes the appearance of your side mirrors. The second option is to install mirrors from other cars. Now that AvtoVAZ has updated its model range, mirrors from Granta or Vesta are often installed on Prioras. But before installation, they will have to be modified, since they are attached to the body differently;
replacing door handles. The standard handles on the Priora are trimmed with ordinary plastic, usually black. And they look very old-fashioned. Therefore, tuning enthusiasts often replace them with chrome-plated handles, “recessed” into the car body. As an option, the handles can be finished in carbon fiber, or completely match the color of the car body. There is no shortage of door handles today. And on the counter of any spare parts store, a car enthusiast will always be able to choose the option that suits him.

Adrenaline hatchback

The Priora in the hatchback body began to be produced a year later than the sedan - in 2008. Compared to the sedan, as car enthusiasts say, the rear lights, rear wheel arch, and body sides look better in the hatchback. In general, the “shortened” Priora is more generous with interesting maneuvers and boasts the ability to increase the luggage compartment. They say that the Priora hatchback has a certain sporty character and is therefore in demand among adrenaline junkies.

Review of the Lada Priora hatchback:

Comfort 4

This package will cost 461 thousand rubles; it will repeat the previous one, but will include the following:

Possibility to recline the rear seat back.
A high-quality multimedia system that will have its own display with a diagonal of 7 inches. The display is touch-sensitive, protected from glare, the system supports the ability to connect to a mobile phone using Bluetooth, you can use Handsfree. Music playback is provided through a removable drive connected via USB, it has its own SD card, and you can listen to the radio. Only two speakers can be set.

Facelift

On the training ground we looked like children looking for differences in two seemingly identical pictures. So, looking back at the pre-restyling car, which we immediately dubbed old, we begin to bend our fingers, counting the updates. The front bumper, which appeared on the model last year, has not changed, so at first glance both Prioras appear the same.

The only difference is the plastic radiator grille - the new honeycomb structure has refreshed the exterior. Although at a distance the honeycombs still need to be seen. The headlights are the same. I agree with the opinions of the owners on numerous forums: they work as they should.

In the stern, the main focus is on the lights. Now in their lower part there are LEDs, which are longer lasting than ordinary lamps that are on a white car. Larger reflectors on the bumper also help to outline the dimensions. At dusk, the new lighting technology really showed itself better - it was noticeably brighter.

Image

The Image package is a little more expensive: its price will be 471,000 rubles. It will differ from the previously reviewed one in its interior, decorated in the Special Edition style. Other innovations:

The wheels will be fitted with R15 alloy wheels, but a standard spare wheel will be provided.
Perhaps the luxury version will be equipped with cruise control, but then the likelihood that the price will rise to 550,000 rubles is quite likely.
The car can get parking sensors, rain and light sensors, and additional airbags.

Anti-aging treatments

As soon as you start the engine, the new car’s low beam headlights flash, even if the switch is in the “0” position - convenient. The indicator squeaks to warn you that your seat belt is not fastened, and when you lightly touch the steering column, the turn signal flashes three times.

I turn on the side lights sequentially, then the headlights... Not one icon appears on the instrument panel, like in an old car, but two. It’s a small thing, but now you don’t have to guess what lighting equipment works.

The new instrument panel is more interesting in terms of design. In general, there were no special complaints about the previous one, but it was too simple and had already become familiar. And then there were the wide white arrows and well-arranged pictograms, and I immediately fell in love with the new product.

The updated dashboard not only refreshed the interior, but also added convenience. The on-board computer screen was placed in the center. There is no unnecessary beauty on the monitor, everything is simple, but large numbers are clearly visible in motion.

The driver's position is praised by many owners, but being 190 cm tall, I feel uncomfortable in the seat: there is very little space in the area of the pedal assembly of the old car, and there is not enough longitudinal adjustment of the seat. The updates have corrected the situation a little: the seat slides in the new car have been lengthened, so you don’t have to lean the back too much back.

The chair is denser, it better fixes the body in turns. The distance between the gas and brake pedals is noticeably greater. Having adjusted the driver's seats in both cars, I tried to sit back and couldn't. The backs were too close to the rear sofas. And if four people get into the car, I, the driver, will have to press my knees to my ears.

Further more?

There is very little room for feet in the Priors. In the old one, when I pressed the gas, I often touched the brake pedal. Because of this, you have to move your leg to the right and turn your foot out.

I don’t even want to think about what will happen to my leg in the event of an accident. It is better to sit in the updated car due to the fact that the distance between the gas and brake pedals has been increased by about 7 mm (up to 47 mm).

PLUS: The LED lights are good, the car has become more visible. The on-board computer screen is clear and understandable.

MINUS: Weak, uninformative brakes, and still cramped in the back.

We thank the Temp Auto Balashikha and Avtorezerv car dealerships for providing the cars for testing.

Restyling was carried out with little effort. The car has clearly become better, but you shouldn’t expect miracles from a long-lived Russian market driver. The shortcomings that require serious modifications to the body and chassis remain. We hope they will be eliminated in the new model that will replace the Priora at the end of 2015.

If you are interested in the 2022 Lada Priora (new model), photos, price, characteristics, the latest news about it, its closest competitors, and other useful information - this article is for you. We will highlight the new product, tell you how it will differ from the previous version, and what features each configuration will have.

Color change

“First impressions: the car needs to be rolled out, it doesn’t drive. There is no sound insulation, locks and door handles require improvement. The standard tires are noisy and dull. You’re riding like you’re on stumps.”

“In two difficult months, the car covered 18,000 km, but did not cause any problems. The chassis, in my opinion, is quite tolerable, the only thing is that a knock is heard in the right pillar when passing speed bumps. I came to the service, looked at it - everything is fine, they say it’s their illness. The brakes are not bad, 4"...

I compare the impressions of Moscow Prior owners with my own. The cars have the same 98-horsepower engines, so there are no fundamental differences in movement. The suspensions regularly absorb large bumps, but shake on small bumps. However, the gray car is more interesting at the level of nuances: it is more composed in corners, a little more stable on the way out, and absorbs road bumps more smoothly.

In terms of acceleration dynamics, the new and old “Priors” are practically no different from each other, while a noticeable monotonous rumble fills the interior. I remember that during our first meeting with the car they told us about improving the sound insulation. We measured the noise level in the cabin (both Prioras were shod with the standard Kama-Euro) and were surprised: the new car turned out to be not as quiet as the previous version! The reason was found in the trunk: it turned out that the carpet in the pre-restyling car was thicker.

The steering is equally uninformative, and the updated car has a sharper steering wheel only in the Lux. We are waiting for him in other modifications.

“The transmission works fine, except for first gear. I switch to lower with effort. This happened to me on all Zhiguli cars, from the “six” to the “ten,” - I continue to study the forum of Prior owners.

The white Priora has a similar behavior, but here the fifth gear is difficult to engage. I push the lever by force, and it doesn’t work the first time. In a restyled car, it is more convenient to operate the lever. New cable driven unit? Unfortunately, no: both have well-known boxes with the VAZ-2112 index, which my colleague was not enthusiastic about when he tried out the new Priora in Tolyatti. Therefore, they decided: these are the features of specific machines. I would like to believe that the better performance of the transmission is evidence of improved build quality. By the way, when the engines are idling, the gearbox levers of our pair vibrate equally strongly.

The brakes lack information content and tenacity of reactions. The mechanisms seem to be lubricated with soap: I press the pedal - and every time I am dissatisfied with the rate of deceleration. I want to push the pedal harder, but the travel is not unlimited.

I remember the “Chinese” - “Lifan-Solano” and “FAW-Oley”, which I had a chance to ride on earlier. I liked the braking performance of these budget sedans much more. I wish the replacement of the Priora that her main automotive system becomes clearer and more reliable.

Well, although our pair is not in the richest configurations, there are more than enough differences between them. But there is also a “Lux”, in which you will find a multimedia system, side airbags and a more powerful 106-horsepower engine. But even without that, the old Priora still pales in comparison to the new one. However, only a new model can correct the global shortcomings of the Priora. Completely new in design.

Norma

A richer version, such a car will cost 417 thousand and include the following:

Engine 1.6 liters with a power of 106 hp.
Five-speed manual transmission.
The driver will be protected by one airbag.
The rear seats will have two headrests.
The rear row has an ISOFIX system for installing child seats.
The car already has an immobilizer installed.
A modern alarm system is provided.
Running lights for daytime use.
ABS, BAS, EBD.
The engine is protected from below by a solid steel sheet.
The instrument panel includes an on-board computer.
There is an armrest for rear passengers, and between the front seats there is a container for storing small items.
The rear seats can be folded down.
The passenger visor has a mirror.
There is a 12 V socket in the cabin.
There is a case for storing glasses for the driver.
The steering rack and seat belts are adjustable, and power steering is installed.
The windows are tinted from the factory.
Central locking is installed, which can be controlled from the alarm key fob.
Audio preparation is provided.
The side mirrors are electrically heated.
The front door windows are raised by electric windows.
The wheels are size R14, steel sheets, decorated with caps.
All door handles will be painted to match the body color.

Lada Priora 2015 interior photo

More detailed information about the Lada Priora 2015 will appear next year. Let us remind you that the release of the new restyled version will start next fall. As for the price of the updated car, the Avtovaz management is confident that the car will not rise in price significantly.

What can be done with the interior as tuning

When tuning a car, you can consider different options and choose the one you like best. There is even a separate direction of tuning, when the first Priora is equipped with parts from the restyled one, less often they do the opposite.

The first point of modernization of the interior of the VAZ-2170 can be called lighting and light:

The interior light above the gearshift lever. It can be made a little brighter so that even the small print on documents can be seen at night.
LED illumination of the ignition switch. In order to always hit the target without scratching the steering column, the target can be illuminated. It will not look “collective farm” - modern ready-made kits are made quite competently.
Leg lighting. It looks impressive, and also helps you navigate the pedals the first time.
The lighting installed inside the door card is directed downwards. You will need it when you open the door at night and put your foot on the ground. There may be a puddle below, and if it is illuminated, you will notice it in time, even if you are tired.
Ashtray lighting. This is done, again, for yourself - to make it more convenient to turn on charging or powering the DVR.
Changing the dashboard backlight or replacing it is possible.

Another favorite part of tuning the interior of a car is adding new, decorative seat covers. This is often done to add lateral support, which the car does not have, as well as enhanced lumbar support. In addition to the usual textile, throw-on and fastening covers, you can make custom upholstery - give it to a master atelier, who will work on each seat manually.

Competitors of Lada Priora 2022 in a new body

When choosing a new car, you should not forget about competitors, who often have similar or superior characteristics. For Priora, the main competitors will be the following car models:

Among foreign models, there will most likely not be many competitors, since they belong to a different price category or are significantly superior to the Priora in terms of technical equipment. The closest competitors may be the following machines:

The Priora will perform well both in the city and on the highway thanks to the improved suspension and updated electronics.

Decor of plastic components

The sedan is equipped with a lot of plastic parts in the interior; fortunately, many of them have light colors and can be easily repainted. The process of painting plastic from an aerosol can requires not only a respirator and gloves, but also a degreasing liquid and a primer. During operation, it is important to prevent the formation of drips.

Another way to improve the appearance of plastic elements is to cover them with carbon film. According to many car enthusiasts, this material is durable and looks impressive. The blanks are cut with a margin of 20-25 mm at the edges, after which the film is glued to a degreased surface. Edges and curves are blow-dried to prevent kinks and kinks.

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Video from the car presentation

The new Lada Priora 2015 model year will still appear on the assembly line. Photos of the Lada Priora 2015 have already appeared on the Internet. Initially, it was planned to stop producing the Priora in 2015, but in the end the manufacturer decided to continue assembling the car until 2018. However, the appearance has been restyled to match the new corporate style, which was developed by Avtovaz chief designer Steve Mattin.

It is already known that the new Lada Priora will receive modified bumpers, optics, trunk lid and hood, plus a modernized radiator grille will appear. The car will be styled after the new Lada Vesta models. The photo of the Lada Priora 2015 model year shows that the front part will undergo the most changes. This photo of the new Lada Priora is so far the only official image of the restyled Priora 2015.

In technical terms, the Priora 2015 will not have any significant changes next year, except for the appearance of a new robotic gearbox. The suspension will receive gas-filled struts and new stabilizers. The well-known 1.6-liter gasoline engines will remain under the hood. These are 8 and 16 valve power units.

As a transmission, the manufacturer will offer a 5-speed manual transmission and a robotic automatic transmission. The new box was shown to the general public at the Moscow Auto Show at the end of August. Engineers from ZF and Porsche Engineering had a hand in creating the “robot.” Photo of automatic transmission for Lada Priora 2015 below.

As for the interior design of the restyled Priora, the inside of the car was seriously changed back in 2014. The interior received new seats, high-quality Soft Look plastic, pleasant to the touch. There is a new steering wheel and a modern central panel with the ability to install a touch-screen color multimedia monitor. By the way, in the luxury version the steering wheel will receive a leather braid and even heating. See photos of the Priora interior below.