The premiere of the new Lada Priora NFR 2022-2023 model years turned out to be fake

Some experts predicted the same glorious future for the domestic car Lada Priora Sport as the Soviet VAZ 2101. Indeed, in terms of popularity and prevalence, the Priora is not inferior to anyone.

In 2007, the first production model left the assembly line, and over the next three years it ousted the Lada-Ten from the domestic market, although it itself is only a deep restyled version of the VAZ 2110, and not something truly new.

Priora Sport is the maximum version of this line of domestic cars. The technical characteristics are not ideal, however, the car has become the flagship of AvtoVAZ, distinguished by a more modern design and construction comparable to most foreign cars of the same category.

One of the arguments in favor of the Lada Priora coupe is that the car is assembled by hand. What catches your eye when you first look at a car? A fashionable front bumper, which distinguishes the Sport version from its counterparts, and large doors that are reminiscent of the V8s of the 90s. They finally decided to strengthen the door hinges on the Priora so that the doors themselves would not sag to the ground. By the way, the length of the Priora coupe is slightly longer than that of the sedan.

Compared to the hatchback version, the new model demonstrates major changes in the design of the rear of the car. Overall, the new car is a good example of crossing old and new. For the first time, a Russian car has electric rear-view mirrors and beautiful LED rear lights. The finishing materials for the dashboard and interior have become higher quality than their predecessors.

The 1.6 liter engine with 16 valves in the Sport Edition coupe is generally exactly the same as in other trim levels, but more powerful, although it is difficult to call a sports engine with 98 hp. Basically, the slightly higher driving dynamics were the result of slightly different ECU firmware and timing adjustment at the factory. In 2014, the coupe is available with a cable-driven gearbox. In 2013, the car entered the top four best-selling VAZs.

Model configurations depending on modification

The first version of the Lada Priora coupe, produced from 2009 to 2013, was offered only in a top-end configuration with one type of engine: a 16-valve 1.6-liter with a power of 98 hp. With. The restyled version has a more powerful 106 hp engine. With. with a new electronically controlled distributed injection system. It gave, albeit an insignificant, but still a reduction in fuel consumption - up to 6.8 liters, and this with an increase in engine power. The transmission in all cases is 5-speed manual.

The interior contents are very similar to hatchbacks, which is not surprising, since it was taken as a basis. However, there are still differences that bring their own flavor to the interior of the Lada Priora coupe:

• modified instrument panel;
• artificial leather on the steering wheel and seat upholstery;
• soft upholstery covering the shield;
• chrome and gloss inserts.

The Priora sport coupe is larger than its more modest counterparts. With a body length of the base model of 4210 mm, the sports modification has an increased length of 4243 mm (due to the original bumpers). For the first time, it was decided to change the model’s equipment downward to reduce cost and increase demand.

After modification of the Lada Priora Coupe Sport, a modification of the norm was released. The car lost the front passenger airbag, climate control, light/rain sensors, heated/electrically adjustable mirrors, rear windows, alloy wheels, while still retaining ABS, heated front seats, adjustable steering wheel, central locking with remote control. However, the sport package cannot boast of having parking sensors and an on-board computer.

At one time, the car enjoyed some popularity, but falling demand at the end of 2022 forced AvtoVAZ to stop producing this model. Although the car was sporty mainly due to its visual elements, in any case, the owners of the Priora coupe can be sure that their car is almost exclusive.

Family cars

LADA Priora

Created on the basis of the VAZ-2110 sedan.

LADA Priora Premier (VAZ-21708)

— a version of the sedan extended by 175 mm. Small-scale production has been carried out by AvtoVAZ's partner, Togliatti, since November 2008. Equipped with a 1.8-liter VAZ-21128 engine with a power of 100 hp. With. In 2008, 26 limousines were assembled; in 2009, it was planned to assemble 200 “premiers”.

LADA Priora CNG

— bi-fuel version of the sedan. When driving, it uses not only gasoline, but also compressed natural gas (methane).

LADA Priora Sport

— sports version of LADA Priora.

• Bi-fuel Priora CNG on compressed natural gas
• Stretch sedan LADA 21708 Priora Premier produced

LADA Priora hatchback

The car is a deep modernization of the VAZ-2112 with a completely changed body design, including the rear part with original lighting equipment and body panels. Produced from autumn 2008 to 2015. It had 1.6-liter engines with a capacity of 81, 87, 98 and 106 hp. With. Despite the presence of a common successor in the form of the LADA Vesta, a replacement for the hatchback was never released.

Lada Priora station wagon

LADA Priora station wagon

Created on the basis of the VAZ-2170 sedan. Serial production of commercial vehicles began on May 27, 2009. By the end of May, 250 new station wagons were produced according to plan, and sales through the dealer network began on June 20, 2009[10].

The car is a deep modernization of the VAZ-2111 with a completely changed body design, including the rear part with original body panels and lighting equipment. The rear side windows are installed without plastic covers; their shape has changed (they expand towards the top). The rear lights from the door were moved to the body and installed in a vertical layout. On the wheel arches of the trunk, brackets appeared to secure the cargo. [ source not specified 199 days

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For the first time, the LADA Priora station wagon was officially presented in October 2008 at the Krasnodar Mobi 2008 exhibition, but in fact the all-Russian presentation of the model that completes the Priora family took place at the Auto+Avtomechanika Motor Show in St. Petersburg on October 29, 2008. In December 2008, AvtoVAZ produced the first pilot batch of LADA Priora station wagons. In January 2009, stamping production was reorganized for mass production of the station wagon. The planned production volume of Priora station wagons for 2009 is 20 thousand, and according to statements from AvtoVAZ representatives, this figure can be adjusted upward due to increased interest in the LADA Priora family. According to VAZ marketers, the station wagon should become the most equipped model in its family, so sales of the Priora station wagon started in the most equipped “luxury” configuration at a price of 357,000 rubles. Almost simultaneously, modifications in the basic “norm” configuration with ABS and climate system went on sale at a price of 340,020 rubles[11].

The export version of the car was initially supposed to be equipped with an Italian-made diesel engine. [ source not specified 199 days

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LADA Priora Coupe

Coupe prototype presented in 2007
A small-scale AvtoVAZ model with a 3-door body based on a 5-door model, designed to replace the similar VAZ-21123 model of the LADA 110 family. Production began in 2010 and ended at the end of 2014.

More than 150 original parts and assemblies were developed for the car: rear wings, body frame parts, front doors, roof, side windows and glass seals, decorative body trims, wheel rims, upholstery. The backs of the front seats were made folding, and their frame was reinforced. Otherwise, the car is no different from the five-door hatchback in luxury configuration.

Before small-scale production began, the car passed all state certification tests: measurements of external and internal noise levels, assessment of brakes, stability and handling, testing of the strength of seats and their mounting locations, assessment of electromagnetic compatibility and a number of other tests. The crash tests carried out (frontal impact, rear impact, side impact, etc.) showed that the LADA Priora Coupe complies with the standards in force in Russia with a reserve.

LADA Priora Coupe was produced at AvtoVAZ pilot production. Previously, its predecessor was produced here - a three-door car based on the LADA 112. The LADA Priora Coupe differs from this model in a more comfortable interior, a more powerful engine and a wider range of options. The basic equipment of the car includes electric windows, air conditioning, light sensor, rain sensor, parking sensors, anti-lock brakes, driver and passenger airbags, front seat belts with a pre-tensioning and force limiting mechanism, heated seats, alarm with central locking and immobilizer.

In 2012, the LADA Priora Coupe received an upgrade: in addition to the new “SPORT” prefix, it is distinguished by sporty-style bumpers and leatherette seat upholstery.

Lada Priora sport

September 2011 is the date the new model from AvtoVAZ OJSC entered the sports car world. Lada Priora Sport was tested at the WTCC performance in Portugal, which was broadcast on the Eurosport TV channel. Tolyatti Automotive has developed a special program to promote sports cars. On the main page of this auto info site you can get acquainted with the sports crossover SUV of the company Mercedes ML 63 AMG. Vladislav Nezvankin is the head of the department of this program. He is the General Director of the National Racing Series (NGS) AVTOVAZ.”

The NGS department produces up to 10 sports cars per week. Such a release is currently a small-scale production. The volume of increase in production of Priora sports cars will depend on demand.

Navigation GLONASS

Initially, it was planned to install GLONASS navigation as an option in Lada Priora cars back in mid-2009, but the dates were postponed. On June 1, 2010, Yuri Urlichich, General Director of Russian Space Systems OJSC, announced at the International Satellite Navigation Forum that serial production of cars with GLONASS/GPS receivers will begin in the first quarter of 2011. The first Lada Priora cars with GLONASS/GPS navigators were shown at the Moscow Motor Show in August 2010.

Engines

Priora has a 1.6 liter engine. Its power ranges from 80 hp. up to 106 hp

Engine mileage depends on many factors. These are: quality of parts, level of maintenance, quality of fuels and lubricants, road condition, level of driving skills. Based on these details, mileage may differ by one and a half, or even two times from the generally accepted norm.

On average, for a Lada Priora, when used under normal conditions, the mileage can easily be 250 thousand km. With proper care and proper driving, this figure will reach 300 thousand km.

Each first generation Lada engine has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Analysis of each of them, starting from 2007, is an idea for a full-fledged article.

Multimedia

The audio system for LADA Priora is a pseudo 2 DIN head unit integrated into the instrument panel, 4 speakers, an antenna cable and an external highly sensitive antenna. An interference suppression capacitor is installed on the car engine.

The radio receiver operates in the AM/FM bands, the player reads data from a disk, from a USB drive and from a mobile phone via a Bluetooth channel. The USB socket is located in the glove box (in accordance with UNECE passive safety requirements). The Bluetooth controller and microphone integrated into the radio allow the driver to accept/reject calls coming to the mobile phone using buttons on the radio panel. When there is an incoming call, the subscriber's number is displayed on the display. Thus, no additional devices or devices are required to use the “Hands Free” function.

After a 30-year break, starting from April 8, 2010, standard radio equipment is provided as an additional option in the “standard” and “luxury” trim levels.

Features of power plants Priora coupe

The power plants have remained almost unchanged, but fuel consumption has decreased. Depending on the configuration, the following was installed on the restyled coupe:

1. “Norma”: sixteen-valve engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters and a power of 98 hp. Accelerates the car to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds, maximum – 183 km/h. Combined cycle consumption – 6.9 l/100 km. It was also installed in the pre-restyling version.
2. “Lux”: sixteen-valve engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters and a power of 106 hp. Accelerates the car to 100 in 11.5 seconds, maximum speed is 183 km/h. Combined cycle consumption is 6.8 l/100 km. This engine has undergone modifications: an electronically controlled (via ECU) distributed fuel injection system and dynamic supercharging.

Exterior of the coupe

As mentioned earlier, 150 standard components had to be redone for the sports modification. The most obvious changes affected the body; the rear fenders had to be lengthened and the body frame changed. Any car in this series may seem unusual only because the “Norma” version already has parking sensors and fog lights. The bumpers in the restyled car have changed - they have become more “curvy”. On the wings of the restyled version, instead of turn signal repeaters, there are SE nameplates (the repeaters have moved to the external rear-view mirrors), emphasizing the peculiarity of the modification.

Disadvantages of Lada Priora

The disadvantages of the Lada Priora include the corrosion resistance of the body, which, although it was improved, was not able to completely protect the metal from rust. Therefore, a few years after the start of operation of the car, the first traces of rust already appeared, which required expensive body repairs.

One serious drawback of this car is its mediocre reliability, which primarily concerned the electrics, as well as the powerful 16 valve engine. This engine often broke the timing belt, after which a major engine overhaul was required. The electrics constantly malfunctioned, and the automatic machine had a service life of about 100,000 kilometers before overhaul.

Also, many car owners made complaints about this car regarding its ground clearance. The ground clearance was minimal, which significantly complicated the ability to use this car on country roads; any trip out of town into the forest turned into a real torment and obstacle course for car owners.

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Sales

In 2009 and 2012, LADA Priora became the best-selling car model on the Russian market[21][22].

Since 2013, sales gradually began to fall, due to the general obsolescence of the model. A sharp drop in demand for Priora occurred after the launch of the new generation Lada models: Vesta and XRay. On July 16, 2022, the last Lada Priora rolled off the assembly line.

• – within 7 months

On May 26, 2015, the 900,000th Priora rolled off the assembly line[27], and on April 21, 2022 - exactly ten years after the start of mass production - the millionth car was produced[3].

Priora sport

Some experts predicted the same glorious future for the domestic car Lada Priora Sport as the Soviet VAZ 2101. Indeed, in terms of popularity and prevalence, the Priora is not inferior to anyone.

In 2007, the first production model left the assembly line, and over the next three years it ousted the Lada-Ten from the domestic market, although it itself is only a deep restyled version of the VAZ 2110, and not something truly new.

Priora Sport is the maximum version of this line of domestic cars. The technical characteristics are not ideal, however, the car has become the flagship of AvtoVAZ, distinguished by a more modern design and construction comparable to most foreign cars of the same category.

One of the arguments in favor of the Lada Priora coupe is that the car is assembled by hand. What catches your eye when you first look at a car? A fashionable front bumper, which distinguishes the Sport version from its counterparts, and large doors that are reminiscent of the V8s of the 90s. They finally decided to strengthen the door hinges on the Priora so that the doors themselves would not sag to the ground. By the way, the length of the Priora coupe is slightly longer than that of the sedan.

Compared to the hatchback version, the new model demonstrates major changes in the design of the rear of the car. Overall, the new car is a good example of crossing old and new. For the first time, a Russian car has electric rear-view mirrors and beautiful LED rear lights. The finishing materials for the dashboard and interior have become higher quality than their predecessors.

The 1.6 liter engine with 16 valves in the Sport Edition coupe is generally exactly the same as in other trim levels, but more powerful, although it is difficult to call a sports engine with 98 hp. Basically, the slightly higher driving dynamics were the result of slightly different ECU firmware and timing adjustment at the factory. In 2014, the coupe is available with a cable-driven gearbox. In 2013, the car entered the top four best-selling VAZs.

View of the car from the inside

The car is produced in a limited edition. It seemed like it would be because of something. Beautiful front bumper, SE badge, engine tuned to high speeds. Where exactly is sport here? What are the differences from other versions?

They still exist. First of all, electric power steering, and quite reliable. At least, according to widespread customer reviews, the EUR does not deserve a single stone in the garden. But there is evidence of cases of jamming of the front seat (the one that should easily fold forward to seat rear passengers). Factory transmission oil is clearly not intended for use in regions with severe winter frosts; in such cases, only replacing it with a more suitable one will save you.

Story

In March 2007, just over a thousand Priora sedans rolled off the assembly line, and sales began on April 21, 2007. The production of the hatchback model began in February 2008. A modification with a station wagon body was shown at the Krasnodar motor show in October 2008, and production of the version with this body began on May 27, 2009. In addition, AvtoVAZ produced a modification of the “coupe” (a brand name for a three-door hatchback) in small series and was developing a convertible based on it.

Since the beginning of 2009, the Priora family has completely replaced the LADA 110 family from the assembly line[2]. As of May 16, 2012, 650,000 vehicles were produced. In 2011, there were minor changes to the car - the front bumper, rear-view mirrors and steering wheel were replaced. New features have been added. Also in the “standard” configuration, a new 8-valve engine with a lightweight connecting rod and piston group was installed.

In September 2013, the car was restyled. Thanks to the changes, comfort and safety have increased and the appearance has been refreshed. The driving characteristics of the car have been modernized. The head optics were equipped with daytime running lights, sound insulation was improved, and an exchange rate stability system (ESC) was added to the options.

In September 2014, AvtoVAZ began production of the LADA Priora AMT version, equipped with a robotic gearbox. This is the company's own development, created on the basis of a standard five-speed gearbox using electric actuators and an electronic control unit from ZF.

Since 2015, all cars of the LADA Priora family have been equipped with a VAZ-2181 manual 5-speed gearbox with a cable shift drive. It has the same shift layout as the classic Zhiguli: reverse gear is engaged to the right and backward.

In December 2015, production of hatchbacks and station wagons, variants with a 98 hp engine, was completed. pp., as well as cars with a robotic gearbox. On April 21, 2022, the millionth Priora rolled off the production line[3]. On May 22, 2022, it was announced that the LADA Priora will be discontinued in July 2018[4].

On June 30, 2022, Supreme Leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un made an inspection trip to military unit No. 1524 in a LADA Priora car, as reported by Korean and Russian media[5][6].

On July 6, an updated Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the LADA Priora car appeared in the Rosstandart database[7]. Previously, the validity of the document was limited to December 2018, now - until December 6, 2022, thus obtaining permission to produce the car before this time. Moreover, the new OTTS indicated that the sedan had been converted to 92nd gasoline thanks to the replacement of injectors. That is, AvtoVAZ worked until the very end to optimize the model. Now the media are claiming that the extension of the OTTS was a technical error by the certification body[8].

On July 16, a photo of the last LADA Priora body in the welding shop of the car plant, decorated with colored balloons and covered with a poster with the inscription “Last!” appeared on the Internet. The photo was taken on July 13 at about 14.00 (the poster in the photo indicates a different date - July 11). The model will still be assembled using previously welded bodies, including the last one, for several days[9].

Priora WTCC

Aerodynamic body kits for the Priora WTCC racing car were created by the tuning studio TORGMASH (TGM). For non-racing versions of the Priora Sport, aerodynamic elements from the tuned TMS studio are also used. The sports model Priors, like all sports cars, are equipped with skirts (a front bumper skirt with a lower spoiler), as well as rear bumpers with a diffuser with a spoiler on the trunk lid and, these tuned sport elements are complemented by door sill fairings.

Lada Priora Sport

A very useful innovation associated with the sale of Priory Sport with a separate package of elements for do-it-yourself tuning. This means that you can buy a fully equipped Lada Priora Sport with installed body kits, etc., as well as buy a basic car Priora and buy a separate tuning package for it to create a sporty appearance for the car. Separately, the “sport” package costs around 75 thousand rubles (plus or minus 5 thousand).

The basic equipment of the Lada Priora Sport car includes a VAZ 21126-06 engine with a power of 126 hp. A characteristic feature of the sport engine is a lightweight connecting rod and piston group; technologies for the production of sports car engines are also used. Thanks to new technologies, engine power increases to 30 hp. The tuning studio TorgMash carries out individual orders to increase the power significantly more.

A little about the technical characteristics of the sports Priora. After changes in the technical aspect of this car, its maximum speed is 200 km/h. Acceleration time to 100 km/h is 9.6 seconds. The chassis of the car has been practically completely replaced with a more compact one so that it matches the speed achieved and does not tip over when driving at maximum speed. The braking system has also undergone minor changes, namely, disc brakes are now installed on the rear axle. This change had a beneficial effect on the Tomrose path. After the improvements, the braking distance from a speed of 100 km/h decreased to 40 meters.

Body and wheelbase of Priora WTCC

The mass of the racing Priora (with a pilot) was 1150 kg. A real original body kit gave the car excellent aerodynamics and another air intake, which increased the downforce several times. The rear beam had to be lengthened (the lining on the rear arches widened the body by 10 cm), as well as the front one, the wheels were moved out, the stabilizer was changed to a sports kit, and a limited-slip differential was added for comfortable cornering at speed. The competition version was equipped with OZ 17” radius wheels with Yokohama 240/610 tires.

The rear and front suspension matched the car - McPherson independent springs, Sachs gas-filled shock absorbers and coil springs. The body was left with four doors, but was equipped with a welded safety cage. The brakes at the rear are AP Racing (300 mm) non-ventilated discs, with two-piston calipers, at the front – also AP Racing (300 mm) discs, only ventilated, with four-piston calipers.

It is also worth mentioning the steering: the steering wheel was installed with a hydraulic power steering developed by BMW, and the steering rack was from ZF Friedrichshafen AG. It was constantly modernized. As an example, a very sensitive steering wheel with a short-throw rack is not very convenient on a section with serpentine roads, which is why the gear ratio of the rack was changed for the Porto track, from lock to lock, it went not in two and a half turns, but in exactly two.

Lada Priora Sport - new strategy

By creating a special department that will promote sports cars, AvtoVAZ OJSC demonstrated the seriousness of its intentions towards the new Lada Priora Sport, which is supposedly predicted to become the fate of the legendary “penny”. According to the head of the new department, V. Nezvankin, at the first stage it is planned to produce 7–10 cars per week. Right at the start of sales, AvtoVAZ made a gift to fans of the domestic auto industry by announcing the possibility of purchasing a complete set of parts for independent tuning. This statement announced the fact that Priora Sport could be purchased in a fully assembled version and in parts. According to V. Nezvankin, the tuning kit will cost about 70 thousand rubles. Dealers have already announced updated prices for the complete model VAZ 21728-018-13 - 408 thousand rubles (clarification from dealers) and for the model VAZ 21728-018-12 - 421 thousand. Of course, the price of the Lada Priora Sport will be adjusted depending on the configuration.

The aerodynamic body kit included a reshaped front bumper with a spoiler at the bottom, a modified rear bumper, to which a spoiler was added on the trunk lid, and side skirt fairings completed the picture of the improved exterior. Moreover, the door sill fairings quite organically complement the appearance.

We must pay tribute to the manufacturer - for the price set, the buyer receives a fairly charged package. The 21126-06 engine of our own production received an increase in power by 27 forces due to the use of a more sporty injection system. In the proposed version, 125 horses enable Priora Sport to move at a maximum speed of 195 km per hour. Moreover, improved acceleration dynamics allows the car to accelerate to hundreds in 9.5 seconds. The increase in speed characteristics entailed the Lada Priora Sport being equipped with a new improved suspension and new rear disc brakes. The new suspension has significantly improved handling.

The standard configuration of the Lada Priora Sport https://auto.ironhorse.ru/lada-priora-sport_2062.html includes 14″ alloy wheels. Although the design allows the installation of tires with sizes 195/55R15, 195/50R16 and very low-profile 205/45R17. Low-profile tires emphasize the sporty character of the Priora Sport.

Instead of describing the interior, it’s better to look at it:

The car is equipped with two front airbags. Heated driver's seat. Light and rain sensors are installed, as well as parking sensors. Athermal windows and a heated rear window complete the overall picture.

Curious facts

In 2012, Lada Priora was in fifth place in the list of most frequently stolen cars. This fact speaks for itself and is proof of her great fame. The same is confirmed by the presence of Priora in the twenty-five best-selling cars in the world.

A certain car owner decided to test Priora’s strength by racing through a body of water, the water of which reached the side mirrors of the car. It turned out that the car perfectly solved the tests given to it, after which it was lovingly called “amphibian.” This is its distinctive feature and undoubted advantage. The car still receives excellent reviews from car owners, which confirm its improved characteristics.

Notes

1. From G8 to Datsun in 30 years: VAZ front-wheel drive platform
2. AVTOVAZ stopped producing Lada 111
3. ↑ 12
   AvtoVAZ released the millionth Lada Priora — RealnoeVremya.com
4. Lada Priora will be discontinued in July (unspecified)
   .
   Vedomosti
   (May 22, 2018).
5. The leader of North Korea arrived at the military unit in a Lada Priora. News. Channel One (Russian). Date accessed: July 5, 2022.
6. RESPECTED SUPREME LEADER COMRADE KIM JONG UN INSPECTED THE 1524TH UNIT OF THE KOREAN PEOPLE'S ARMY, DPRK Solidarity Group
   (July 1, 2018).
7. AvtoVAZ extended permission to produce Lada Priora
8. The Caucasus rejoices: production of the Lada Priora will continue
9. A photo of the latest Lada Priora body has appeared on the Internet
10. The production of Priora station wagons will reach its design capacity by the end of June Archived on May 8, 2009.
11. The Lada Priora station wagon went on sale Archived on May 8, 2009.
12. Birth of Priora
13. ↑ 123
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14. Second hand: Lada Priora
15. “Seven Versts”: LADA Priora - scale of values
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26. best-selling domestic cars in Russia
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What is Lada Priora Sport, the main differences between the sports coupe modification

Of course, the Lada Priora Sport, produced from the assembly line for a wide range of consumers from 2010 to 2015, is not even close to the sports modification of the Lada Priora WTCC. The only difference from the original hatchback coupe prototype is the modified body design, in particular:

• slightly increased length of the model;
• only two front doors, but noticeably enlarged;
• small but very nice rear spoiler;
• updated wings;
• modified side window design.

Lada Priora Sport Coupe

In terms of safety and exterior, Lada Priora Sport is distinguished by the following basic equipment:

• equipped with two airbags;
• ABS is mandatory;
• the sports version of the Lada Priora coupe is necessarily equipped with climate control;
• there is a heating of visions;
• exclusive seat upholstery with the inscription “Lada Priora Sport” made of artificial leather.

Frankly speaking, the sports version of the coupe differs from the regular hatchback model only by cosmetic changes. All dynamic characteristics, wheelbase width, suspension, etc. remain the same as the regular Priora. It is quite obvious that the limited edition sports coupe version of the people's car did not find sufficient popularity among the broad masses of consumers and AvtoVAZ was forced to curtail its production in 2015.

By the way, to feel like a full-fledged WTCC racer driving a Priora Lada Sport, you can buy a special sports body kit for the coupe version of the car. This pleasure costs almost 70 thousand rubles. Not to mention the fact that in addition to this, you will have to change the tires, expand the wheelbase and install a reinforced suspension - such noble undertakings are only possible for individual enthusiasts, but what a true patriot will not do for the sake of a unique feeling of adrenaline and speed.

To be fair, it is worth noting that the model was quite affordable. If we talk about specific figures, the price of “sport” reached almost 490 thousand rubles. Of course, for a more powerful power unit and additional equipment you need to pay a certain amount of money, but in general the car still remained in its price segment, taking into account additional options and modifications. Still, AvtoVAZ had to release more than 150 new parts for the Lada Priora Sport.

Briefly about Lada Priora WTCC

Lada Priora coupe sport is the direct successor of the “ten” not only as a new generation of people’s car, but also this iron horse managed to intercept the baton of participation in the prestigious FIA WTCC world championship. It ranks third in popularity throughout the world, second only to Formula 1 and rally racing. What can I say, people loved and will continue to love sports versions of touring cars.

Lada Priora WTCC

A serious application from the Lada Priora WTCC is the Opel C20XE power unit with a cast iron cylinder block installed in the engine compartment. This is an extremely powerful and efficient engine that produces simply crazy technical performance after comprehensive processing in the Lada Priora. Maximum speed of 8500 rpm and power unit power of 280 hp. Until the very end, they do not allow us to believe that we can use as a basis the serial “Opel” engine installed on imported cars back in 1995.

By the way, if you got such a car, you would hardly be satisfied with its reliability. The “boosted” version of the Opel C20XE power unit has an extremely limited working life. This is enough for a maximum of three stages of the championship, provided that Lada Priora does not participate in the tests. By the standards of auto racing, this is normal, but as for the average driver, replacing the engine in his car so frequently would be a real disaster.

Acceleration to 100 km/h Lada Priora WTCC takes about 4.5 seconds, wheels with a diameter of 17 inches and 240/60 tires are installed, which provides improved traction with the road surface, and the suspension height is slightly reduced. For this reason, the handling of such a Priora is almost unique. Lada Priora WTCC was able to get as close as possible to expensive sports cars. It cannot be otherwise, because the competition at the world championship in circuit racing is really tough. At the WTCC, Priora was lucky enough to compete with such famous brands as BMW, Siat, Chevrolet and others.

You can also understand from the aerodynamics of the body that the Lada Priora WTCC has a significantly extended wheelbase. This allows us to significantly increase the stability of our iron horse when capsizing. The risk of overturning is especially relevant when drifting and extreme driving with drifting corners. The sports Lada Priora is equipped with full stuffing. It’s a pity, it’s not available to the average consumer even in limited quantities.

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Content

• 1. History
• 2 Cars of the 2.1 LADA Priora family
• 2.2 LADA Priora hatchback
• 2.3 LADA Priora station wagon
• 2.4 LADA Priora Coupe

Salon Lada Priora

The Italian company Corceran was hired to develop the design. The concept was aimed at a modern, urban style. Ergonomics fits into all European and world standards.

The top of the cabin is made in light colors, the bottom - in darker colors. There are a number of color combinations in the finishing. According to the standard, on the driver's door side, on the armrests there are window control buttons and central locking buttons.

Between the two front seats there is also an armrest with two recesses for small items.

In the front of the car, on the ceiling lining, there are individual lighting bulbs that illuminate the area around for the driver and the second passenger in the front seat.

The trunk is separated from the passenger compartment. The capacity is quite large, it is designed for 430 liters. It can be opened both from inside the car and using a special button on the alarm key fob.

The center console is adapted for assembling audio systems of different formats, both DIN and 2DIN.

Priora has improved the heating system, thanks to which the windows will defrost and fog up faster.

Features of the modification

We have already discussed individual changes in the appearance of the Lada Priora coupe body. In addition, the “Norma” package already contains:

• Anti-lock braking system ABS;
• Heated front seats;
• Air conditioner;
• Anti-theft alarm;
• Passenger and driver airbags;
• Electric windows.

In addition, the seat adjustment mechanism had to be redesigned to make it possible to recline them forward - this is the only way to get passengers onto the rear sofa.

Specifications

The power plant is a VAZ-21116 engine with a power of 90 hp. With. (8 valves) or VAZ-21126 with a capacity of 98 hp. With. (16 valves). It has elements of foreign firms.

For example, it is equipped with a lighter ShPG from Federal Mogul, a tension roller from Gates with a planned warranty mileage of 200 thousand km. New improvements include:

1. Modified clutch and gearbox drive.
2. Chassis: despite the updated front suspension struts, in general the design is considered outdated at the present time.
3. The rear suspension is equipped with modern shock absorbers. The car's braking system has been redesigned. In addition to the front one, a rear anti-roll bar is also provided. The changes did not affect the rear brakes. The creators have no doubt about their reliability.
4. In the best trim levels, the Priora is additionally equipped with air conditioning and interior heating with its switching to individual seats, weather sensors, electronic door windows, a heated mirror and electric adjustment.

How to choose the right wheel size for a Lada Priora

In order for the car owner to make the right choice and purchase exactly the wheels he needs, he must know a few simple rules regarding this brand of car, in particular:

• All wheels on the Lada Priora, regardless of manufacturer, size and material, must have the same drilling and bolt pattern parameters: the diameter of the central hole is 58 mm, and the length and number of studs, traditional for all VAZ models, is 4x98.
• R14 is the most popular option, since it is the one that is installed at the factory, and when changing disks you can always contact an official dealer without resorting to any expensive products in markets and car shops. The main dimension of these wheels is 5.5J x 14H2 ET35, and the special design of the wheel arches with a rim offset of 35 allows you to install several tire sizes at once - 175/70R13, 175/65R14, 185/60R14, 185/65R14 and 185/55R15, as in both winter and summer versions.
• Wheels on the Priora R15 are a less popular option; they can be either stamped, cast or forged; they are used to replace wheels yourself, at the driver’s request. The main geometric parameters of such wheels are 6.0J x 15H2 ET35, and from this it can be seen that the rim offset relative to the center of the mount is the same value as the previous version, which means that the tires should be installed with a smaller profile, which is better adapted to sports driving on good roads. The main recommended tire size is 195/55/R15.
• R16 - wheels installed specifically for sporty driving around the city in the summer, can be either “stamped” or “forged”, have a complex design and correspond to the status of the car owner. For the Priora, 2 main sizes are suitable at once - 6.0J x 16H2 ET35 and 6.5J x 16H2 ET35. In this case, rubber can also have 2 main parameters - 195/50/R16 and 205/45/R17, and the latter option obliges the car owner to install additional plastic mud flaps around the perimeter of the wheel arch, and otherwise a wide wheel will definitely quickly pollute the body of the Priora. .
• For the most sophisticated drivers, wheels with parameters of 6.5J x 17H2 ET35 are offered, which can be equipped with 205/40/R17 tires, and they are much more expensive than the previous ones, and are also often available in a forged version. However, with such low-profile tires, the driver can safely drive on asphalt at maximum speeds and not be afraid of sharp turns.

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R17 wheels for Lada Priora

Important! Drivers should be aware that a decrease in the rubber profile and, accordingly, the volume of air inside the tire will inevitably lead to the fact that each bump will have a strong impact on the suspension system and the frame of the car body, this can cause rapid wear of parts

↑ What is included in the basic package of the Lada Priora Sport?

• powerful power anregat (153 hp), and it can be increased upon individual order;
• maximum speed – two hundred km/h;
• Priora accelerates to hundreds of kilometers in just 9.6 seconds;
• the braking distance has become shorter (about forty meters);
• The Lada Priora Sport car has silver alloy wheels, size 14″;
• It is possible to install 17-inch aluminum wheels with low-profile tires on the car.

↑ Sports salon Priora

The interior has not undergone major modernization. For example, the sides of the seats are equipped with protrusions, however, they are thinner when compared with sports foreign cars. Above the dashboard are two airbags and a viewfinder.

A special feature of the sports Lada Priora is the quadrangular steering wheel, which looks original and fits well in the overall design of the interior.

The rear window is equipped with electric heating, which is important in Russian winter conditions.

↑ Environmental standards

It is necessary to pay attention to the full compliance of the Lada Priora sports car with all foreign and Russian environmental standards and norms. Environmental activists won't worry about the car harming the environment.

Recently, special attention has been paid to the ecology of cars. They are safe, “charged” with electricity and do not have large emissions. This also applies to sports cars. This is good because the number of incidents will be significantly reduced and nature will not be harmed.

Who knows, perhaps soon our domestic manufacturer will produce just such cars, adapted to the specifics of our roads.

If you prefer not the domestic auto industry, but prestigious foreign cars, then you can buy a Land Rover in Mineralnye Vody without any problems from the HERMES JAGUAR company.