Lada Granta hatchback is a new player in the budget segment

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

AvtoVAZ fans, who had been waiting for the appearance of the new Lada Grant hatchback for three years, were disappointed when the novelty was presented in a liftback body. In the fall of 2013, the debut of the model was planned, but due to various circumstances, the performance was postponed. Despite the fact that many of the characteristics of the novelty are no longer a secret, it is too early to talk about the start of production. The release of the car Lada Granta (hatchback) will be held on the sedan platform. This suggests that the models have a lot in common, but this is only at first glance. The Lada Grant liftback is completely different in appearance from its predecessor, the sedan. AvtoVAZ presented a car of a completely different level.

Design Findings

The developers have tried and transformed the look of a boring sedan. At the same time, they used modern solutions, combining sports notes and stylish elements in the design. The result is a new model with hatchback features. Modified bumpers with black contrast inserts and fog taillightchanged the look of the car Lada Granta (hatchback). The developers have made the appearance of the novelty not as boring as that of a sedan. The liftback received a fifth door, but not only did it significantly change the look of the rear of the car. The main advantage here is the use of attractive optics in the design and the logical arrangement of the license plate. The sedan, on the other hand, has an unattractive massive trunk lid, which makes the rear end look a little creepy. Focusing on other differences that the Lada Granta hatchback has (a photo of the model can be seen below), it is necessary to highlight completely new rear-view mirrors and sports-type alloy wheels. This is all included in the basic package of the car.

Dimensions

The length of the car Lada Granta (hatchback-liftback) has become 13 mm shorter than the sedan version. It was 4247 mm, the height of the novelty is 1500 mm, and the width is 1700 mm. The wheelbase of the Lada Granta in the hatchback-liftback body is still a secret of the manufacturers. However, in all likelihood, it will be 2476 mm, like the sedan. With the basic configuration, the liftback will have a curb weight of 1150 kg.

Interior

The interior has not changed much. The rear door panels were slightly modernized, and the front handrails and front panel air intakes received a silver trim, the gearshift lever acquired a new design. The seats of the car Lada Granta (hatchback) remained the same as the sedan. Only the stitching pattern has changed. However, this did not affect the degree of comfort. Notthe space for passengers has also changed. But the trunk has decreased by 80 liters, and became 440 liters. True, with the seats folded down, the trunk volume becomes 760 liters.

Technical parameters

There are three engine options for the Lada Granta (hatchback) car. For the base - a four-cylinder unit with a volume of 1.6 liters, a capacity of 87 liters. With. The second configuration option is equipped with a 16-valve engine, which already develops a power of 98 hp. With. In the third option, a fairly new engine with a capacity of 106 liters is installed on the model. With. This unit only last year began to be used at the plant. All proposed engine options also meet the Euro-4 standard, run on gasoline fuel not lower than AI-95 and have an electronic injection system. In the basic configuration with all power units, a classic five-speed manual transmission will be installed. For the top configuration, a 4-speed Jatco automatic transmission is provided.

Suspension and braking system

Suspension elements for all models of Lada Granta (hatchback) are almost the same. An exception (minor) is noted in the settings, so you should not expect anything supernova from the model. The front independent suspension received MacPherson struts and a rear torsion beam with coil springs. The front wheels are equipped with ventilated disc mechanisms. Rear wheelbase - classic drum systems. As a novelty, the braking system will be supplementedmechanical handbrake. And with the top-end configuration, the Lada Granta car will be equipped with ABS and BAS systems. All modifications are equipped with electric power steering.

Package and price

Lada-Granta liftback, like all major AvtoVAZ models, has three configuration options: Standard, Norma, Lux.

Manufacturers do not rule out that a car "Lada-Grant" of a sports version may appear. As standard with an 8-valve engine, 87 hp. with., a five-speed manual transmission, an airbag for the driver, a central lock, R14 stamped wheels, an adjustable steering wheel, the Lada Grant model will be sold for 314 thousand rubles. Complete set "Norma" additionally receives an anti-lock braking system with an auxiliary braking system. Also, the model is equipped with power steering, door pillar pads, front power windows, door moldings. In this configuration, the cost of the car will be from 346 thousand rubles.