In 2014, Lada Priora lost the simplest “Standard” configuration. Now, instead of it, the most accessible one is “Norma”. It was this version that became the most popular among buyers. This is mainly due to the low price and practicality of the car. Let's look at what comes in this package and what are the main differences from the "Lux".
New car on an old platform
The tenth model began production in the late 90s. AvtoVAZ engineers already well understood that on the basis of the platform developed back in the 90s, nothing promising could be built, and very soon the car would become unclaimed. The worst thing is that it will be easily surpassed by foreign competitors with budget models. The primary task of AvtoVAZ specialists was restyling. By the way, the designers began working on the car’s appearance long before the model was put on the assembly line. Look what the pre-production VAZ-217030 looks like. Photos of the car can be seen below.
As a result of all the changes, consumers received a completely new and more comfortable car, which fully met the market standards at that time. Already in the basic configuration, the Priora was equipped with all the necessary options. The car was equipped with airbags, electric windows on the front doors, electric power steering, central locking and many other elements.
Where is the VIN code on Priora?
The VIN code on a Priora has some “memory” with all the events that have happened to the car since production. Every owner or potential buyer should know where the special unique sign that marks the car is located. There are quite a lot of such places, and not only the identification number is indicated. This simple way of recording information helps account for millions of vehicles.
Body number
You can see the body number under the hood on the left - it will be written inside a special plate.
Motor model and number
You can find the necessary numbers on the same plate (all the important information is collected there), and these numbers are also shown above the cylinder head. The block is located just above the clutch housing, and to see the code itself, you need to remove the air filter and take a mirror for convenience.
Identification plate on the rack glass
Hidden under the trim of the A-pillar on the driver's seat side is another sign in the form of a sticker, which duplicates all the necessary information.
Double wincode on the right side of the counter
But on the right, opposite the passenger seat, under the trim of the front pillar, you can find a duplicate Vin code.
Double in the niche for the spare wheel
It rarely comes to the spare tire, so this place can be considered away from prying eyes and exposure to moisture. There you can find a duplicate of the identification plate. First you need to take out the spare tire, and then pay attention to the metal strip next to the bracket - the required numbers are engraved on it.
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Exterior
VAZ-217030 was created as a deep restyling of the VAZ-2110. First of all, the designers tried to remove excess weight around the rear axle. It soon became clear that without drastic changes to the front and rear, a new model would not be possible. A banal replacement of the bumper or optics will not solve the problem, and the heaviness in the appearance of the car will not be removed. The body seemed “heavy” due to the low rear wheel arches and the rear bumper, which was vertically connected to the rear wing. The designers tried to enlarge the wheel arches and create a rear bumper that extended from the rear edge of the car to the wheel arches. In addition to the design that everyone knows, there were two more options for restyling the VAZ-217030. Photos (including BPAN) can be seen in our article.
From the tenth model, only the side part and doors remained. At the same time, the manufacturer claims that the doors have become wider by 5 millimeters. From the front and rear the car became almost unrecognizable. New optics installed. The hood, trunk lid and other exterior elements were also replaced. In general, the design can be easily compared with some budget Korean or Chinese models.
Equipment
For the Lada Priora sedan, hatchback and station wagon in the “Norma” configuration, all three engine types are available:
- VAZ 21126, 1.6 l 16 cl., manual transmission 2180, 72 kW/98 hp.
- VAZ 21127, 1.6 l 16 cl., manual transmission 2180, 78 kW/106 hp.
- VAZ 21127, 1.6 l 16 cl., AMT 2182, 78 kW/106 hp.
See also detailed technical specifications.
All configurations include the following options:
- Safety : driver airbag; larger vacuum brake booster – 9″; ventilated disc brakes on the front wheels; reinforced body frame; energy-absorbing inserts in the front doors; front and rear bumper reinforcement; safe (without the formation of sharp edges upon impact) material for interior parts; energy-absorbing insert in the steering shaft housing; popliteal bar in the instrument panel; electric headlight level control; inertial seat belts (2 front/2 rear, middle rear – static); indication of driver's seat belt not fastened; height adjustment of front seat belts; rear seat headrests are L-shaped; immobilizer; anti-theft alarm with remote control; daytime running lights (DRLs).
- Interior : fabric seat upholstery; door trims with fabric inserts; tufted floor/trunk carpets; seat padding made of polyurethane foam; an armrest with a container for small items between the front seats; rear seat with center armrest and access to luggage compartment; lamps for lighting the luggage compartment and glove box; adjusting the brightness level of the backlight of controls, ignition switch, instruments; “electric package” system with multiplex control from a module in the driver’s door; Driver's tools: jack, combination wheel wrench; full-size stamped-welded spare wheel.
- Comfort : electric drive and heated exterior mirrors; container for glasses; air filter entering the cabin; heat-absorbing glass; tilt-adjustable steering column; alarm for an open hood and trunk lid; electric trunk lid lock with remote control and control from the passenger compartment; central locking with remote control; remote control of raising (lowering) windows when locking (unlocking) doors, respectively; single key for ignition and door locks.
- Exterior : exterior handles in body color; electric windows for front doors; bumpers in body color; floor sill fairings; front wing guards (lockers); rear/front wheel aprons; chrome hood/trunk lid moldings; body paint pastel or metallized.
In addition, the following are set to “Norma”:
- Trip computer
- Interior lighting
- Electric booster or hydraulic booster
- Steering rack with speed - 3.1 or 4.02
- Audio preparation (external antenna, wiring harnesses for radio and 4 speakers)
- Stamped wheels R14
- Front seat pockets (optional)
- ISOFIX child seat anchors (optional)
- ABS+BAS (optional)
- Pre-heater (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Heated windshield (optional)
- Climate system (optional)
Station wagon features:
- Roof racks for luggage (rails)
Full breakdown of the Lada Priora sedan, hatchback and station wagon configurations:
Current information about Priora trim levels on the official website in PDF format.
Interior
Italian specialists worked on the interior design. The interior of the VAZ-217030 looked quite tolerable in those years. But inexpensive materials were used as finishing materials. Judging by the reviews, the level of assembly of the interior was very poor.
The Italians managed to eliminate all the mistakes of past developments in the interior of the 10th model. The colors are well chosen - it’s quite cozy inside and you can even relax. Check out the interior of the VAZ-217030. Photos of the salon are in our article.
Dashboard
Here specialists from an Italian studio changed everything beyond recognition. There is now an on-board computer in the central part. It has been significantly improved. There is an electronic odometer, fuel consumption sensor (average and instantaneous), clock, average speed and other data. For some reason, the trunk opening button was moved to the central tunnel, closer to the gearbox selector. The trunk is quite large. Its useful volume is as much as 430 liters. You can open it from the passenger compartment, or from the alarm key fob. There is no separate button on the trunk lid. Depending on the configuration, a radio may be located in the center console. On newer modifications of Priora, multimedia systems with touch screens are installed. The buttons for controlling the power windows are now located on the doors, and not on the central tunnel, as before. The mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated.
And you can control these functions using a convenient joystick. By the way, these mirrors are already available as standard. In general, everything is done taking into account ergonomics, as it should be in a normal budget car. And even if the assembly is not at the highest level, everything is in its place. And using the main controls is quite convenient.
How to check the equipment of the car
Before purchasing, consumers often need additional information about the vehicle they like. How to find out the car's equipment?
Checking the equipment by VIN
Cars have a unique code - a VIN number, which contains seventeen characters: numbers and letters of the Latin alphabet. Check the vehicle's equipment by VIN or state number on the Autocode website. A free check will tell you about the vehicle category, year of production, steering wheel position and engine size. For 399 rubles you can order a detailed report with the history of the car. It will contain information about mileage, technical information. inspections, compulsory motor liability insurance, fines, restrictions, accidents and much more.
If you are a professional car seller, use the “Autocode Pro” unlimited car check service. “Autocode Pro” allows you to quickly check a large number of cars, add comments to reports, create your own lists of liquid vehicles, quickly compare options and store data about cars in an orderly form.
Before concluding a purchase and sale agreement, we also advise you to check the owner of the car through a special service. The check will show whether the seller has problems with the law, whether his passport is valid, whether there are debts and enforcement proceedings. If serious problems are discovered, it is better to refuse the deal. View an example report
Checking the equipment in a showroom or car service
When contacting a salon or car service center, a car enthusiast will also be able to check the “stuffing of the iron horse.” To do this, you need to inform the service station employees or dealer center specialists about your need. Specialists, having professionally assessed the set of options, will determine the car’s equipment.
Self check
When choosing the contents of a car, the consumer must go to the official website of the manufacturer or dealer. It is there that information about the configuration of the vehicle of interest will be contained. After all, each manufacturer offers its own package of options for a specific model.
For example, consider the HYUNDAI SOLARIS on the official Hyundai website:
- basic (active): 1.4l engine; automatic transmission; front-mounted airbags, stabilization system; sensors that allow you to find out tire pressure; power windows (front doors): audio system; ERA-GLONASS product;
- standard (active plus): + air conditioning; heated rear-view mirrors and equipping them with electric drive; heated rear seats; the audio system can now be controlled using buttons on the steering wheel;
- comfort: + exclusive steering wheel and dashboard; steering column reach adjustment; four power windows;
- luxury (elegance) + climate control; also includes parking sensors; light and rain sensors; armrest between the front seats that can be adjusted.
Each consumer can find out the equipment of the machine independently and in a way convenient for him. And it’s better to do this before purchasing, because the availability of options significantly affects the thickness of the wallet.
Power point
The engine used is the already familiar VAZ-21116 eight-valve engine. It is capable of producing 90 horsepower. Also in the line there is a 16-valve VAZ-21126 engine with a capacity of 98 “horses”. Various foreign-made components and parts were used in the design of the engines. Due to this, it was possible to significantly increase the overall resource of power units. Thus, a new, lightweight connecting rod and piston group from Federal Mogul was used. The timing belt, as well as the tension pulley for it, were manufactured by Gates. The manufacturer claims that the resource of the kit is more than 200 thousand km. In the maximum configuration, the VAZ-217030 comes with a 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 120 hp. This version was suggested. But there are very few such copies. They were made to order.
Body modifications of Lada Priora
At the time of presentation, the VAZ Priora model was presented in three body styles:
A year and a half after its debut, the Lada Priora Coupe was presented to the public.
Sedan
In body version, the Lada Priora sedan is manufactured in the following trim levels: Standard, Norma, Norma Climate, Comfort, Image. All five trim levels are equipped with a 1.6-liter power unit with a power of 106 hp. The exception is the “Standard” version 87 hp. Fuel consumption is at the level of 5.6 - 5.9 liters. / 100 km.
Hatchback
The version has only two trim levels: Standard and Lux. There are no significant differences between them. Power unit type 1.6 l., 106 hp. Front-wheel drive, acceleration to hundreds in 11.5 seconds, top speed 183 km/h. Fuel consumption is at 5.5 in mixed mode, 6.6 outside the city, 8.5 in the urban cycle.
Station wagon
Lada Priora equipment: Norma, Lux, as in the hatchback version. The power plant is typical 1.6 liters, power 106 hp. Transmission type: automatic, mechanical, front-wheel drive.
Acceleration to hundreds in 11.5 seconds, top speed 183 km/h. Average fuel consumption is 5.5 liters. / 100 km, in the city 8.9 liters, outside the city 6.8 liters.
Transmission
Practically nothing has changed here - a five-speed manual transmission is still present. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the problem of unclear gear shifting has not been solved on the car. Possible malfunctions - poor quality clutch.
If you need to shift from second to first gear, you need to make an effort. Over the years, on other modifications of the VAZ-217030, the technical characteristics began to improve - the 2016 Priora even installed a robotic transmission, which performed well with these engines.
Chassis
No matter how the engineers tried to modernize the front suspension struts, it is now outdated and archaic. Few people use straight forged arms and diagonal reaction rods anymore. The rear suspension is equipped with new shock absorbers.
The braking system has also been improved, ABS has appeared, which greatly facilitates control. In addition to the front one, a rear anti-roll bar has also appeared. The rear brakes were unchanged. The manufacturer decided not to install disk elements “in a circle”. Possible malfunctions of the chassis include noise from the hub bearings.
Typical problems with Lada Priora
Car repair specialists are very familiar with the structure of the VAZ-217030 car. Technical characteristics and possible malfunctions are also well known to them. Auto mechanics believe that the very first generation (namely, those versions that rolled off the production lines in 2007) were frankly crude and ill-conceived. As for the engines, in general they are quite reliable. But they have “childhood diseases”.
Often motors break down due to the fault of the timing belt support bearing. There are also problems with the water pump. The timing belt has a service life of more than 120,000 km, but the support bearing together with the pump may well fail much earlier. All this can cause the belt to break and, as a result, the valves to bend. There is nothing special to say about the transmission system. It remained virtually unchanged. The owners did not have any particular problems with it; the box works without serious complaints. Often, Prior owners turn to services regarding support bearings on the front struts. Often these parts jam. There are also some problems with weak hubs at the front. It is enough to drive into the hole several times, and the unit will become deformed.
Modifications of the Priora line
In 2007, this car replaced the VAZ 2110 model. Restyling allowed the new car to differ significantly from the previous version, as more than 900 changes were made. The very first modification is called Lada 21701 and is a sedan with five doors. It was equipped with the lowest-power engine in the line: 80 horsepower. Number of valves - 8.
Various modifications and configurations of the Lada 2170 have characteristic differences and a corresponding prefix in the model number. Model 217030 was the first upgraded version of the basic version. This car is equipped with a more powerful 98-horsepower engine, and the interior was equipped with a number of options:
- tinted windows;
- headlight corrector;
- ABS (anti-lock braking system),
- front power windows;
- airbag;
- alarm.
In 2011, AvtoVAZ made a slight restyling of the body, in particular, the front and rear bumpers. Several options were also added: new rear-view mirrors and a redesigned steering wheel. The shortcomings of the first model were eliminated. The updated car was named VAZ 21704. The Lada 217050 modification, released later, became even more modern thanks to electric power steering and a brake force distribution system.
Starting in 2014, VAZ Priora cars began to be equipped with a semi-automatic robotic transmission, which was developed by AvtoVAZ based on a 5-speed manual transmission. The electronic control unit is assembled from components manufactured by the German company ZF. A year later, the concern decided to stop producing cars with AMT.
During its release, Priora was available in 4 body styles. In addition to the existing sedan, production of hatchbacks with both five and three doors began in February 2008. In the spring of 2009, the concern began production of serial models of the Lada 2170 station wagon. Production of the car in hatchback and station wagon versions was discontinued at the end of 2015. Today, only Lada 2170 sedans are produced.
Today, there are 2 modifications left in the Priora line. Their main differences are engine size and power. The first option is equipped with a 16-valve, 106-horsepower power unit. The second one has an 8-valve engine with 87 horsepower under the hood.
Summary
Otherwise, all the parts are fully functioning without any complaints. Naturally, there are exceptions to all rules and there are many cars with different problems. But as for the first generations, they are not worth buying on the secondary market. The build quality is frankly “lame”. If you follow the operating rules and properly maintain the car, it will serve its owner for quite a long time. Today these cars are sold on the secondary market - you can buy a VAZ-217030 in good condition. The instructions for the car will tell the owner about proper operation.
So, we found out what technical characteristics, design and interior the Lada Priora has.
