Lada Priora hatchback luxury 2013 – detailed review and tuning options

Description Priora hatchback

This is a restyled brand, it has the features of the 10th model, which are noticeable in the appearance of the Priora. The interior of the Lada Priora hatchback luxury 2013 meets the latest requirements. The designers have removed all the unpleasant errors that are noticeable in the exterior of the tenth model. So, for example, the line between the body and the roof at the rear pillars became invisible, and the rear arches were changed and the gaps at the body were reduced.

The design of this car was developed by professionals from Italy. The interior of the cabin especially stands out; the sound insulation has become much better. This model is available in two versions:

• 1.6 l, 72 kW (98 horsepower);
• 1.6 l, 78 kW (106 hp).

The brand is produced in different configurations. One of the available models includes an airbag for the driver, power steering, and electric windows and mirrors. But you need to buy the speaker system yourself. In 2013, AvtoVAZ released a restyled Priora hatchback brand, and a year later they produced a model with an automatic transmission.

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“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.”

“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"...

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.

Technical characteristics of Lada Priora hatchback

The VAZ of this model is practically indistinguishable from a sedan, the characteristics and engines are also of the same type. The brand is equipped with a 16-valve engine.

Refueled with AI-95 gasoline.

Decor of plastic components

The sedan is equipped with a lot of plastic parts in the interior; fortunately, many of them have light colors and can be easily repainted. The process of painting plastic from an aerosol can requires not only a respirator and gloves, but also a degreasing liquid and a primer

During operation, it is important to prevent the formation of drips

Another way to improve the appearance of plastic elements is to cover them with carbon film. According to many car enthusiasts, this material is durable and looks impressive. The blanks are cut with a margin of 20-25 mm at the edges, after which the film is glued to a degreased surface. Edges and curves are blow-dried to prevent kinks and kinks.

Priora hatchback: test drive

Numerous tests determined the new brand of this car. During the test, both the strong qualities of the car and shortcomings on the part of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant were noted. The advantages include the motor. The car is able to pick up speed from a standstill and it seems that it has not 98 hp, but more. During testing, the car accelerated to 200 km/h. With these indicators, it is noted that the motor is very economical.

The manual transmission (manual transmission) looks normal, like all VAZ brands. The downside is that the armrest is located a little differently; some gears are not very convenient to shift. The advantages include the suspension, it was made quite reliably, and ground clearance. They were developed taking into account our roads: dirt roads and some off-road conditions, thereby ensuring a smooth ride for the car. You can't help but pay attention to the sound insulation, it has been improved. There is almost no extraneous noise felt inside; this, of course, does not apply to engine noise.

Either the disadvantages or advantages include the steering part of this car. The steering wheel, which is equipped with an electric power steering, can immediately respond to the touch of your hands; this does not require any effort. In high-speed mode, this innovation may raise doubts. One of the shortcomings of the car is that the front seats have little travel. But the VAZ of this modification is considered the best car in the domestic automobile industry.

conclusions

In principle, the car is worth its price, drives well, and consumes little fuel. But it needs to be improved so that the box does not hum, the doors close and open normally, we need to make wheels that match the size of the body. For the money, this is the most equipped car. And electric mirrors and climate control. and heated windshield and seats, multimedia, stability control system. But the problem is that it looks outdated from the outside.

This is an inexpensive car in a luxury package, with a lot left unfinished.

Car tuning

This is a very inexpensive, but in appearance a solid car. But almost all of our production cars, without exception, have differences in monotony. Due to this, you can get lost among the large selection of foreign cars. This situation can be corrected with the help of additional tuning accessories. The laconic appearance is changed due to the front hood, bumper grille, wheel arches, and fenders. With side skirts, you can make the car look squat, and the features of a sports car will be added to the appearance.

For example, some accessories for the sports complex will give the VAZ 2014 a stylish look and improve its aerodynamic properties. With voluminous and streamlined bumpers they will make the car more elegant and give it an aggressive look. VAZ tuning is often aimed at the sports modification of the Lada Priora Sport. But this car is styled, in addition to the sports class, also as a classic. A huge range of tuning for the VAZ 2014 provides great opportunities for a creative approach.

Interior and cabin equipment

• Driver's seat armrest with storage container for small items
• Split rear seat (40/60 split)
• Fabric seat upholstery
• Case for glasses
• Driver's tools: jack, combination wheel wrench
• Electric power steering
• Height-adjustable steering column
• Cabin air filter
• Power windows for front doors
• On-board computer
• Passenger sun visor with mirror
• Illumination of entry and exit points in the front doors
• Power windows for rear doors
• Heated front seats
• Climate system
• Multimedia system (7″display with TouchScreen, FM, USB, SD card, Bluetooth, Hands free), external antenna, 4 speakers

Description of the 2014 model

At the MOTOREXPO 2013 automobile show, which took place on September 27 and 29, the domestic auto industry VAZ presented the latest model VAZ 2172 hatchback. Its presentation was carried out in 4 body variations. The car has changed a little externally, but has received excellent additions inside the cabin and now has better technical features. With all this, it should be noted that after restyling the price increased slightly.

VAZ 2014 engineers worked a little on the exterior of the brand. The model is equipped with the latest optics, the daytime lights turn on automatically, you just need to turn the ignition key. Both bumpers have changed slightly, the grille is now mesh, fog lights with LED headlights. But otherwise, this modification has the same appearance, you can recognize the same dimensions and body.

The new Lada Priora is now available in 4 body versions: hatchback, coupe, station wagon and sedan. The wheelbase of the hatchback is 2492 mm, the ground clearance is 165 mm, this brand is 15 mm higher than the sedan.

VAZ 2172 is a Russian car with a hatchback body. This body model is in the same demand as the sedan. Their characteristics are almost indistinguishable from the sedan brand. They differ only in body data and interior trim. The Priora hatchback trunk has a larger capacity, especially if the rear seat is folded down.

Salon

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In the luxury version of Priora 2 we see exclusive interior trim and ebony panel trim. Chrome gear lever surround. The steering wheel has the same finish. In principle, a good design decision.

The Priora luxury salon looks much better than the salon of a regular Priora, and even more so a Granta. They could have added more sparkle to the seats. They are also a new model, and by themselves they already cost 19 thousand rubles. They have protection, but there are no height adjustments. They are adjustable only for the angle of inclination, but the mechanism for this has become better. There is a headrest, but it is not adjustable. We adjusted the armrest and made it at an angle. There is a cup holder.

There is also a rain sensor that automatically turns the wipers on and off. The light sensor also works (for example, the headlights automatically turn on when entering a tunnel). There is an option for automatic light control, front and rear fog lights, headlight height and backlight adjustment.

Side airbags. Moreover, the Lada Priora 2016 has them, not like in foreign cars in the roof or pillars, but in the backs of the front seats. There are also front airbags for front passengers, one of them in the steering wheel.

There is climate control, it works surprisingly quietly. Quite simple, the desired temperature is set and there are “Auto” modes or manual adjustment. It works well, maybe not as accurate as on foreign cars.

One of the changes in the luxury version is a heated windshield, but the negative point is that there are small stripes on it.

Another new option is stability control. But it is not visible on the panel whether it is turned on or not. The icon appears only when you turn on the ignition. A radio with a touch screen that can be activated by pressing a button. The speakers play well.

Equipment

For the Lada Priora sedan, hatchback and station wagon in the “Norma” configuration, all three engine types are available:

1. VAZ 21126, 1.6 l 16 cl., manual transmission 2180, 72 kW/98 hp.
2. VAZ 21127, 1.6 l 16 cl., manual transmission 2180, 78 kW/106 hp.
3. VAZ 21127, 1.6 l 16 cl., AMT 2182, 78 kW/106 hp.

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”:

1. Trip computer
2. Interior lighting
3. Electric booster or hydraulic booster
4. Steering rack with speed - 3.1 or 4.02
5. Audio preparation (external antenna, wiring harnesses for radio and 4 speakers)
6. Stamped wheels R14
7. Front seat pockets (optional)
8. ISOFIX child seat anchors (optional)
9. ABS+BAS (optional)
10. Pre-heater (optional)
11. Heated front seats (optional)
12. Heated windshield (optional)
13. Climate system (optional)

1. 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.

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