New priorities: why the production of Lada Priora was closed in Russia

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.

Engine after restyling

The technical characteristics of the Lada Priora hatchback have changed somewhat after restyling in 2013. In the new version only 2 engines were released:

1. In the younger model, the engine has become more economical (consumption of only 6.9 liters), with increased power - 98 horsepower. Maximum acceleration is 183 kilometers.
2. In the older version, the engine became more powerful - 106 horsepower, but with the same speed characteristics. Consumption dropped to 6.8 liters.

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.

Changes in Lada Priora: copy is correct

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Testers have already met the updated Priora on the roads of Tolyatti (ZR, 2013, No. 10). This time we brought the restyled Priora to the Dmitrovsky Automotive Test Site paired with the previous version of the sedan from 2007, which has only been slightly modernized since then. Against the background of its snow-white body, the changes should look brighter. Moreover, both cars are in the same “Norma” configuration.

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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.

It WAS: there are horizontal slots in the radiator grill of the pre-restyling Priora

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.

It has becomeBECAME: inside the chrome edging of the updated Priora there is a honeycomb structure

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.

WAS: Simple and no frills. The clock on the front panel is from the last century. There are no cup holders or compartments for small items on the center console. WAS: Simple and no frills. The clock on the front panel is from the last century. There are no cup holders or compartments for small items on the center console. IT WAS: simple and no frills. The clock on the front panel is from the last century. There are no cup holders or storage compartments on the center console

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.

Design is a great thing. It seems like they didn’t change that much, but the front panel immediately began to look more attractive. Design is a great thing. It seems that not much has changed, and the front panel immediately began to look more attractive. BECOME: design is a great thing. It seems that not much has been changed, but the front panel immediately began to look more attractive

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.

WAS: The tools are from the late nineties, but there are no complaints about readability. The only criticism is that the on-board computer screen is too small. WAS: The tools are from the late nineties, but there are no complaints about readability. The only criticism is that the on-board computer screen is too small. IT WAS: the tools were from the late nineties, but there are no complaints about readability. The only remark is that the on-board computer screen is too small

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.

BECOME: The nice-looking instrument cluster is not bad and functional. The backlight, numbers - everything is bright and clear, so there are no problems with the perception of information while moving. BECOME: The nice-looking instrument cluster is not bad and functional. The backlight, numbers - everything is bright and clear, so there are no problems with the perception of information while moving. BECOME: the nice-looking instrument cluster is not bad and functional. Backlighting, numbers - everything is bright and clear, so there are no problems with the perception of information while moving

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.

WAS: 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. BEFORE: 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 the wide white arrows, well-arranged pictograms, I immediately fell in love with the new product. IT WAS: opening a compartment for small items in a pre-restyling car is not an easy task. The latches are hard, the handle is small and inconvenient

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.

WAS: The boxes in the front armrests are different. In the previous model it is flatter, which is why it is wider. WAS: The boxes in the front armrests are different. In the previous model it is flatter, which is why it is wider. WAS: the boxes in the front armrests are different. The previous model has a flatter, therefore wider

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.

NOW: The new one is deeper and more voluminous. NOW: The new one is deeper and more voluminous. NOW: The updated Priora has a box in the armrest that is deeper and more voluminous

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.”

WAS: In the previous sedan everything is simple. WAS: In the previous sedan everything is simple. WAS: In the previous sedan everything is simple

“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"...

NOW: In the restyled Priora, a plastic lining is screwed to the front of the front seat cushions. NOW: In the restyled Priora, a plastic lining is screwed to the front of the front seat cushions. NOW: in the restyled Priora, a plastic lining is screwed to the front of the front seat cushions

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.

Our pair have the same trunks, the only difference is the carpeting. I liked the carpet in the white car because it is denser. Our pair have the same trunks, the only difference is in the carpeting. I liked the carpet in the white car because it is denser. Our pair have the same trunks, the only difference is in the carpeting. I liked the carpet in the white car because it is denser

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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

HOW TO: At the bottom of the lights, LED sections for side lights and brake lights were placed. Traditional lanterns are inferior to them in brightness. And the response of incandescent lamps is not as fast as that of LEDs. NEW: LED sections for side lights and brake lights were placed at the bottom of the lights. Traditional lanterns are inferior to them in brightness. And the response of incandescent lamps is not as fast as that of LEDs. NEW: LED sections for side lights and brake lights were placed at the bottom of the lights. Traditional lanterns are inferior to them in brightness. And the response of incandescent lamps is not as fast as that of LEDs

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.

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.

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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).

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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.

Maxim Gomyanin

Changes in Lada Priora: copy is correct

Technical characteristics of the VAZ-21703 version (with a 16-valve engine)

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.

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.

Bi-fuel Priora CNG on compressed natural gas

Sedan-stretch LADA 708 Priora Premier production

Body and exterior of the 2016 Priora

During the modernization of the VAZ 2170 style, there were no significant changes in body parameters.

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.