The Lada Granta liftback, a video review of which is presented below, is an improved version of the people's car in a 5-door variation. The updated model received all the best from its predecessor. At the same time, its appearance has changed; from now on the car looks more youthful. The outlines of the liftback display its own unique style, which distinguishes it favorably from cars of the domestic automobile industry.
Detailed description of Lada Granta liftback
The body of the updated model follows the shape of most European and American hatchbacks, that is, the rear part of the liftback smoothly transitions from the roof to the luggage compartment. This decision made it possible to give the car a sporty aggression. At the same time, the side view of the car completely replicates the sedan body. It is for this reason that the car was renamed the liftback shortly after its release. Until this moment, the new model was called Lada Granta hatchback.
AvtoVAZ engineers changed the shape of the body not only to modernize the appearance of the people's car. It takes into account many aerodynamic nuances. One of them is to prevent the rear viewing glass from getting too dirty. Thanks to the smooth contours that follow the shape of the body, dirt accumulates on the glass surface much less. This is due to the fact that during movement the surface of the body, which passes into the rear window, is completely blown.
However, for lovers of perfect cleanliness, there is a rear window wiper, which is included in the equipment of only top positions, since due to low contamination its use is practically not required.
Modification of the body inevitably entailed modification of the rear headlights - their shape became more rounded. The headlights flow around the side contours of the car. A black plastic insert has appeared at the bottom of the rear bumper, which favorably emphasizes the updated body. A special red LED light is integrated into it, acting as a side light in foggy conditions.
At first glance, it seems that comparing the front part of the Lada Granta in the liftback body with the sedan model gives a feeling of identity of the cars. But if you put two cars side by side, the difference becomes more noticeable.
The bumpers have completely changed their shape, becoming more streamlined, following the contours of the liftback body. The air intake has been modified and modified. The compartments for the fog lights have a beautifully shaped black frame. Together, all these minor changes completely changed the front view of the car, making it more like a sports car.
The Lada Granta sedan is equipped with simple exterior mirrors. The modified liftback model is equipped with improved side mirrors with a wide view. At the same time, on top trim levels, the mirrors are equipped with LED lights that work synchronously with each of the turn signals.
The luggage compartment was expanded due to the modernization of the body. Its capacity is 440 liters. At the same time, it is possible to fold the backrests of the rear seats, which will profitably expand the trunk area, increasing its volume to 760 liters. The luggage rack is covered with decorative fabric; it can be removed with a slight movement without wasting time on unscrewing the fasteners.
The car interior has become more comfortable and spacious
Numerous reviews from Lada Granta liftback owners indicate that the car’s interior has become much more spacious. This is largely due to the increase in ceiling height. Now even the tallest passenger will not experience discomfort in both the rear and front seats. The seats received additional rigidity and updated upholstery with modified stitching. Modifications with manual transmission are equipped with a sports shift knob.
The most problematic part of 5-door cars is the luggage rack, as over time it begins to squeak when driven over uneven terrain. Thanks to the updated fasteners, the Lada Granta liftback shelf now makes no sounds at all. It is worth noting that such a body slightly impairs rear visibility due to a change in the shape of the glass, which is located at a slight angle.
If the driver feels uncomfortable behind the wheel of the new Lada model, it is possible to change the angle of its inclination in accordance with the dimensions of the owner. The steering wheel is controlled only in a vertical position. It is not possible to reconfigure the steering column diagonally or horizontally.
Technical characteristics of Lada Granta liftback
A model with this type of body is equipped with engines with a lightweight connecting rod and piston group, which were installed on sedans. The traditional displacement of the 4-cylinder engine is 1.6 liters. Depending on the selected type of configuration, the car engine can be 87-98- and 106-horsepower. Engines with power of 87 and 106 hp. are equipped with a manual gearbox. At the same time, the engine produces 98 hp. Available only with automatic.
The 87-horsepower engine is installed on the standard Lada Granta liftback, so the number of its valves is 8. The remaining 2 engines are 16-valve. The manual transmission has been rethought and improved. The main change is the upgraded gearbox cable drive. This made it possible to strengthen the secondary shaft, which previously wore out faster and periodically emitted a rumble. In the updated gearbox, these shortcomings have been eliminated, so the service life of this unit has been increased.
Lada Granta in a liftback body accelerates to 166/167/179 km/h, depending on engine power. The minimum acceleration time to 100 km/h is 12 seconds. The 106-horsepower engine consumes only 6.6 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. A car with an 87 hp engine can cover the same distance. consumes 7 liters and 98 hp. 7.6 liters of gasoline.
At the front, the car is equipped with an independent type of McPherson spring suspension with stabilization of lateral stability. The rear suspension is semi-independent and is equipped with hydraulic or gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers. The curb weight of the car is 1160 kg, and the total weight is 1560 kg.
Salon
The Lada Granta liftback is one of the most spacious VAZs, there is plenty of headroom. True, the floor is laid out sloppily. The steering wheel is only adjustable for tilt. There is a new gear shift knob. Cable drive, very convenient. Five-speed gearbox. Power windows and heater, no radio.
It's not that bad. Quite modest and cheap.
Cut headrests to save material. There is little room for knees in the back; it is difficult to fit a person at point-blank range. Everything is fine, there is even enough space above the heads of the rear passengers. It’s surprising that the bottom cushion of the seats is not so short; it’s quite comfortable to sit. There are fasteners for seat belts.
Vehicle configuration
The liftback is available in 3 different configurations:
- Standard.
- Norm.
- Luxury
The basic equipment is equipped with a driver's airbag, an immobilizer, hydraulic headlight leveling and child locks for the rear doors. The interior includes standard fabric upholstery and luggage compartment lighting.
In addition to the above components, norm and luxury are equipped with additional equipment that ensures safety and comfort. In particular, we should note heated front seats, power windows, an ABS+BAS braking system, 15-inch wheels, climate control with air conditioning, heated exterior mirrors and a multimedia system built into the center console.
Options and prices
Standard
The minimum Standard version is represented by the weakest 1.6-liter engine with a performance of 87 horsepower. It is paired with a five-speed transmission. The modification is equipped as standard with:
- airbags,
- spare wheel,
- stamped discs,
- tinted rear windows.
Its cost starts from 451,900 rubles.
Classic
The next Classic package will cost the buyer 485,500 rubles. It has a similar engine. Slightly better equipment:
- Daytime Running Lights,
- folding rear sofa,
- on-board computer,
- original wheel caps,
- second row seat head restraints,
- electric windows on the front windows.
Classic Optima
The third version of the Classic Optima is offered with a more powerful engine. Its volume remains unchanged, but performance has been increased to 106 horsepower. The mechanical transmission has been replaced with a robotic one. Accelerating on such an engine will be much more pleasant. Additional functions include heated rear-view mirrors and an air conditioning system in the cabin. Its cost starts at 511,500 rubles.
Comfort
The fourth modification, Comfort, can be equipped with two types of transmission: mechanical and robotic. They can be paired with an engine of the same volume of 1.6 liters, but with a return of 87 horsepower for the manual and 106 horsepower for the automatic. Additional equipment includes airbags and visors that protect from sunlight. Cost - from 531,500 rubles.
Lux
The fifth Luxury package costs from 568,800 rubles. It can be represented by an engine with an output of 87 horsepower and a manual transmission, an output of 106 horsepower and a manual transmission, a performance of 98 horsepower and an automatic transmission. There is a very decent set of options here:
- signaling,
- 15 inch wheels,
- electric windows of the second row windows.
Luxury Prestige
The sixth top version of Luxury Presige offers a range of engines and gearboxes similar to the previous configuration. Some very interesting elements appear here from the functions:
- various sensors,
- assistance when climbing uphill,
- parking sensors,
- directional stability system,
- anti-lock braking system and much more.
The cost of this modification starts at 602,800 rubles.
The buyer can also purchase option packages. So, the Optics package costs 26,000 rubles. For this money it includes air conditioning and heated rear-view mirrors. The second Prestige package, worth 19,000 rubles, will add various sensors (light, rain), parking sensors and an anti-lock braking system to the car.
Painting the body in metallic color costs an additional 6,000 rubles.
At the moment, real owner reviews cannot be found online, so it is impossible to evaluate the pros and cons of the new product, but the manufacturer has corrected all the shortcomings of the previous version, so we can hope that the new Granta has become much better.
| # | Equipment | Model years | Cost, rub. | Drive unit | Transmission | Engine, cc. cm | Acceleration from 0 to 100, s | Max. speed, km/h | Power, max., hp (kW) at rpm | Fuel consumption in the combined cycle, l/100 km |
| 1 | 1.6 MT Club | 2019 — | 588 900 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 2 | 1.6MT Luxe | 2019 — | 610 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 3 | 1.6MT Classic | 2018 — | 523 500 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 4 | 1.6 MT Classic + Optima package | 2018 — | 549 500 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 5 | 1.6MT Comfort | 2018 — | 571 500 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 6 | 1.6MT Standard | 2018 — | 488 900 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 7 | 1.6MT Luxe | 2018 — 2019 | 568 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 11.8 | 171 | 87 (64) / 5100 | 6,8 |
| 8 | 1.6 AT Club | 2019 — | 663 900 | Front | Automatic 4 | 1596 | 13.3 | 174 | 98 (72) / 5600 | 7,2 |
| 9 | 1.6 AT Luxe | 2019 — | 685 800 | Front | Automatic 4 | 1596 | 13.3 | 174 | 98 (72) / 5600 | 7,2 |
| 10 | 1.6 AT Comfort | 2018 — | 646 500 | Front | Automatic 4 | 1596 | 13.3 | 174 | 98 (72) / 5600 | 7,2 |
| 11 | 1.6 AT Luxe | 2018 — 2019 | 638 800 | Front | Automatic 4 | 1596 | 13.3 | 174 | 98 (72) / 5600 | 7,2 |
| 12 | 1.6 MT Club | 2019 — | 603 900 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 10.6 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 13 | 1.6MT Luxe | 2019 — | 625 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 10.6 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 14 | 1.6 MT Luxe + Prestige package | 2019 — | 644 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 10.6 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 15 | 1.6MT Comfort | 2018 — | 586 500 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 10.6 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 16 | 1.6MT Luxe | 2018 — 2019 | 583 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 10.6 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 17 | 1.6 MT Luxe + Prestige package | 2018 — 2019 | 602 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 10.6 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 18 | 1.6 AMT Luxe | 2019 — | 650 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 12.1 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 19 | 1.6 AMT Luxe + Prestige package | 2019 — | 669 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 12.1 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 20 | 1.6 AMT Classic + Optima package | 2018 — | 589 500 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 12.1 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 21 | 1.6 AMT Comfort | 2018 — | 611 500 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 12.1 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 22 | 1.6 AMT Luxe | 2018 — 2019 | 608 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 12.1 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
| 23 | 1.6 AMT Luxe + Prestige package | 2018 — 2019 | 627 800 | Front | Manual transmission 5 | 1596 | 12.1 | 183 | 106 (78) / 5800 | 6,5 |
* — information on prices is for reference only. Check with your local dealer for exact pricing.
Test drive Lada Granta liftback
The driver of the car continues to feel comfortable even when driving off the road
At the moment, all types of configurations of this model have participated in full field tests. AvtoVAZ management always meets the needs of the domestic car market, therefore, with the release of new models, it provides a prototype or production model of the car for independent testing.
Driving a liftback, the driver feels much more comfortable when crossing uneven rural terrain. Vehicle configurations with manual and automatic transmissions have proven to be equally adequate. The liftback copes quite easily with overcoming small hills. At the same time, the car engine does not make unnecessary noise. The driver does not feel the tension of the motor during climbs.
When traversing flat, hard-surface terrain, the car does a good job of cushioning minor bumps, ridges and rocks. The liftback handles bumps with ease thanks to the upgraded chassis, they do not reach the area where the suspension can be punctured.
The car is perfectly adapted to crossing bumpy roads.
Among the disadvantages, it should be noted a significant loss of stability when accelerating to 150 km/h. The car begins to shake noticeably when hitting minor obstacles. As you know, when crossing gravelly areas, stones constantly bounce off and hit the wheel arch. On the Lada Granta liftback this is not taken into account, so the sounds of impacts are heard too loudly in the cabin.
Nevertheless, experts emphasize that noise insulation has been improved in the car interior. This is partly achieved thanks to special linings under the hood and in the trunk of the car, which absorb extraneous sounds. This is true for the luxury trim level; in other trim levels, only the car interior is soundproofed.
Salon in the liftback
The configurations vary quite a lot from each other. In general, the interior turned out to be predominantly dark shades.
Practicality is felt in every detail: dark plastic and upholstery help to better keep the interior clean. On a pleasant note, it is worth noting the appearance of an updated screen between the wells on the dashboard. The graphics have been brought to a level where nothing interferes with reading information on a sunny day.
What is the cost of the car?
In 2015, the Lada Granta liftback can be purchased at a minimum price of 332 thousand rubles. This cost is valid for a standard configuration with the necessary equipment and an 87-horsepower 8-valve engine. The standard configuration with the same type of engine is sold at a price of 364 thousand rubles. If you purchase it with an additional package of options, the car will cost you 385 thousand rubles.
The liftback with a 106-horsepower 16-valve engine is available only in standard and luxury trim levels. The first configuration is sold at a price of 386 thousand rubles. The cost of a luxury suite is 437 thousand rubles. When ordering an additional package of options, the price of the top position increases to 447 thousand rubles.
The car with a 98-horsepower engine and automatic transmission is presented only in a single configuration - luxury. Its price for 2015 is 495 thousand rubles.
Conclusions regarding the restyled Lada Granta
So far, the manufacturer manages to balance on the border between practicality and affordability. Despite the low price, motorists get modern transport for the family and commuting with the liftback. You should think about buying a Lada Granta based on its recent release.
So far there are not many competitors, which means that in 2019 everyone has a chance to acquire decent “wheels” from the domestic automobile industry. You should hurry up with your purchase if you want to get a modern car that meets all the trends in mechanical engineering.
