2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
In 2006 AvtoVAZ launched the first cycle of preparations for the release of the new Lada Priora model. The car, which received the index 2170, was created on the basis of the Lada-110 model, adopting the platform and engine from it. In fact, the "Priora" was an in-depth restyling of the "dozens". About a thousand changes, both superficial and fundamental, were noted in the design. The Priora received an extensive range of interior and luggage compartment details. The exterior of the Lada Priora, ground clearance and many other parameters of the chassis differed from those of the 110th model. The doors became 5 mm wider, which forced the stamping shop of the plant in Togliatti to rebuild several punches and dies. Thus, the identity of "Lada-110" and "Lada Priora" was minimized. AvtoVAZ engineers counted over a thousand details that distinguished the old Lada from the new one, and radically changed the design"tens". External attributes, moldings, alloy wheels, exterior door handles, front optics, taillights, hood, trunk, plumage and the entire exterior as a whole breathed newness. The final touch of the update is Kama Euro tires in size 185/65 R14.
Successful decision
The interior of the Lada Priora, whose ground clearance assumed a fairly high landing, was developed in the Italian city of Turin, at the Cancerano engineering design studio. The interior is dominated by a modern style of interior automotive design. It was possible to eliminate the shortcomings of past design developments in the interior of the 110th model. The exterior design has also undergone changes. The too accentuated boundary zone between the roof and the rest of the body along the C-pillar was abolished. The rear wheel arches of the Lada Priora have acquired a more aesthetic appearance. The solid strip of rear lights, which looked somewhat ridiculous on a compact car, was canceled, instead, two vertically developed lights stood up along the edges of the trunk lid, visually expanding the exterior. In general, the designers managed to move away from the nominal image of the "antelope in position", which was called the "top ten" by the people, as soon as it appeared on Russian roads. And the Lada Priora, technical characteristics, clearance, wheelbase, dimensions and body contours of which indicated that a successful solution had been found in terms of the main parameters, did not cause any doubts.
Interior
The high level of ergonomics also did not cause complaints. Finishing materials, relatively inexpensive, but of sufficient quality, are combined in color and make the interior of the car cozy and relaxing. Italian designers applied the finishing tone in a double, layered version. The upper tier of the cabin is trimmed with light materials, and the lower tier is darker. There is no contrast transition between these two levels, one color changes smoothly, in semitones. In fact, the entire interior trim is solved in a two-tone version, which creates the impression of integrity. The armrest of the driver's door is equipped with semi-automatic power window control buttons, there is also a joystick for adjusting the exterior rear-view mirrors. All buttons are made in the anti-press format, accidental touches will not turn them on.
Instruments
Between the front seats is a small console in the form of an armrest with two cuvettes for small items, which is very convenient, since usually a trifle like women's hairpins scatters throughout the cabin. A lamp is mounted in the ceiling at the upper edge of the windshield, combined with a pocket for glasses. The dashboard includes all the necessary gauges, dials and a variety of indicators. The instruments are arranged rationally, their readings are well read, and the subdued illumination of the dashboard allows you to see all the necessary information in the dark. In the center of the upper part of the dashboard there is an on-board trip computer display, on which you can get acquainted with the odometer readings, fuel consumption parameters inmultiple modes, average speed and multiple time zones.
New items
There is also a duplicate button that opens the luggage compartment. The main one is located under the driver's right hand, near the gear lever. It is characteristic that the trunk lid can only be opened from the passenger compartment: the lock on the lid itself has been abolished, in its place is a smooth surface. The windshield and rear glass are sealed using the most modern technologies, which creates the impression of a complete monolithic fusion of the body with the glass.
Flaw
The salon has not changed in terms of space, all internal dimensions have remained the same, similar to the 110th model. The amplitude of adjustment of the front seats leaves much to be desired. The sled is obviously not long enough, and if a tall person sits behind the wheel, he will be uncomfortable in a "shrunken" state. At the same time, the passive safety of the car has been increased, shock-absorbing inserts have appeared in the front doors and in the dashboard, which are quite organically integrated into the design.
Powerplant
The engine "Lada Priora" is a repeatedly proven and tested power unit VAZ-21104 with a volume of 1.6 liters,98 l. With. with four gas distribution valves per cylinder. Alternatively, the 21128 engine (1.8 liters, 120 hp) can be installed, but this can only happen as part of the Lada Priora tuning by the Italian company Super Auto. Separately, it must be said that for the indicated engine there was an attempt to improve the gas distribution mechanism by using a timing belt and a Federal Mogul tensioner pulley with a guarantee of a resource of 200 thousand kilometers for these parts. Nobody believes in such a resource, including the company itself, but they made a replacement, which they soon regretted.
Front suspension
Gearbox - 5-speed, with a reinforced clutch mechanism, focused on a torque of 145 Nm. In the gearbox, sealed bearings with an increased resource are used. The latest modification of the vacuum booster allows you to significantly reduce the effort when pressing the brake pedal and increases the efficiency of the entire braking system of the car. The front suspension is adjusted according to the completeness of the coil springs and shock absorbers, selected in the optimal combination. The shape of the spirals used was changed quite radically - from cylindrical springs they turned into barrel-shaped ones, but the effect of this metamorphosis has not yet manifested itself. Nevertheless, despite the fact that the approach to the issue was almost scientific and experimental, an impressive result was still obtained, the movement of the machine became soft and smooth. The anti-roll bars of the front suspension also played a role.
Rear suspension
The rear suspension is equipped with reinforced springs, which, together with hydraulic shock absorbers, give stability and stability to the entire swingarm structure, thereby ensuring good vehicle handling. As a result of the successful balance of the entire chassis of the Lada Priora, the clearance of which in the value of 145 mm assumed the development of dynamics, it was able to achieve high speed performance. On the track, the maximum speed of the car is over 180 km / h. The Priora VAZ accelerates to 100 km / h in 11 seconds, which is a good result for a car of this class. The emission of CO2 in the model is minimal due to the use of a catalyst on a magnetic striction basis, which reduces the content of CO2 in the exhaust to the values of Euro-3 and Euro- 4.
Packages
"Lada Priora" is sold in the basic "norm" configuration, which includes: an airbag for the driver, electric power steering, central locking with a remote signal, a steering column with a height adjuster, an electric two-position drive for front door windows, an onboard computer, software immobilizer, electronic clock, rear seat head restraints, rear seat backrest with armrests, headlight range control.
VAZ "Priora" is equipped with a modern heating and ventilation system that allows you to maintain a given microclimate in the cabin, as well as providing instant fogging of the windows. Though sweating happensextremely rare, since all the windows in the car are athermal, and the rear one is electrically heated. Active safety is not provided in the "norm" configuration, the ABS system is installed on the car in the luxury configuration (since 2008). The same can be said for automatic brake force distribution - the EBD system. The "Lux" set also includes air conditioning, power windows for all four doors, and an airbag for the front passenger seat. The deluxe version can be identified by stylish fog lamps integrated into the front bumper, parking sensors, heated exterior mirrors painted in body color,
Clearance, on which much depends
"Lada Priora", technical characteristics, ground clearance, wheelbase, the length and width of which were balanced in the best way, began to be in steady demand. Then, in 2008, simultaneously with the "Lux" configuration, a modification of the "Lada Priora" hatchback appeared, the clearance of which was lowered to 145 mm. A lot depends on the ride height. Therefore, the clearance of the "Prior"-hatchback was calculated for the standard load of this type of body. Based on a full load for a hatchback car, 145-155 mm of ground clearance is sufficient. The clearance of the "Prior" station wagon required other values, since the carrying capacity of a car with such a body is much higher than that of ordinary passenger cars. And when the trunk and rearpart of the cabin is loaded to the maximum, then the entire chassis sags. Therefore, the model "Lada Priora" station wagon, the clearance of which required a high landing, received a ground clearance of 165 mm. The situation is different with the ground clearance of sedan cars, since this is the most common body type. The clearance of the "Priora" sedan is calculated according to the general standard for passenger cars. From the most protruding point under the bottom of the car (usually the muffler body) to the roadway, the distance must be at least 135 cm. For most AvtoVAZ models, the ground clearance is 165 mm, and for the Lada Priora, an increase in clearance is not required.
Anti-corrosion materials
Slightly more than half of all body parts for the "Priora" are made of galvanized and anodized metal, low-alloy grades. And the parts most susceptible to corrosion - wheel arches, body floor, thresholds - are made of steel, galvanized using hot coating technology. The high anti-corrosion resistance of the Lada Priora body is reinforced by high-quality painting using a multi-layer primer. The anti-corrosion properties of the car body are guaranteed by the manufacturer for a 6-year service life.
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