For more than 10 years, Lada Priora has been rolling off the assembly line of the Tolyatti automobile giant, continuing to delight domestic car enthusiasts. The car has a lot of advantages, the main one being the price-quality ratio. And even the Lada Granta and Lada Kalina, which surpassed the Priora in cost and modern design, were unable to dislodge it from the assembly line. The car still holds a strong position and is in high demand. Despite the external similarity with the previous model, Lada Priora has undergone a very large number of changes and for the first time allowed AvtoVAZ to meet international safety standards. In this review, we will tell you about the history of the model, and also try to convey to you the reasons for the undying popularity of this model.
History of the Lada Priora
At the very end of the last century, AvtoVAZ finally found the finances to set up production and produce the VAZ-2110 model, the development of which began in Soviet times. This was caused by the need to somehow update the VAZ model range, which was decades behind its foreign competitors. Realizing that this model would not particularly surprise anyone, AvtoVAZ management decided to immediately begin developing a more advanced model even before the start of sales of the “ten”.
A few years later, in 2001, the appearance of the Lada Priora was formed, and after another 5 years the development process was completed. The first model rolled off the assembly line on April 21, 2007, and a couple of years later the model finally ousted the “ten” from the assembly line, replacing both the sedan and the 2111 (station wagon) and 2112 (hatchback) models.
Advantages of Lada Priora in comparison with VAZ-2110
The model had many advantages in comparison with its predecessor. The appearance of the car has not changed much, but internally the car has been thoroughly modified, which contradicts the usual principles of the evolution of VAZ models. More than 2,000 new parts and almost 1,000 changes in the car’s design created a fundamentally new model, which over 10 years has been appreciated by about a million car enthusiasts. Let us list the main advantages of the Lada Priora in comparison with the tenth family:
- Modern optics
- Completely redesigned body elements (hood, trunk lid, fenders)
- New interior design
- Improved brake efficiency
- Electric power steering
- Improved chassis characteristics
- Heated seats and power windows
All of the above concerns the characteristics of the first model. Further in the review we will talk about what the Lada Priora is at this point in time.
LADA Priora 3 2022: We refute rumors about a new generation of sedan
You can find a lot of information on the Internet about the new LADA Priora 2022, but it is often misleading that such a car will actually be released. In reality, AvtoVAZ does not plan to resume production of this model, much less develop a new generation. The editors of the Driver News portal have collected all the rumors about the new Priora and tell where they came from.
The fictional “Priora” GTR
Our list opens with the most delusional variation - LADA Priora GTR 2021-2022
, which will supposedly receive a platform and a 2.0-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 211 hp. With. from Infiniti Q50. It will be combined with the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission from Mercedes-Benz, and acceleration to the first hundred will be a fantastic 7.5 seconds.
But that’s not all - the media also write that the top-of-the-line sports Priora will have a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 405 horsepower and an intelligent all-wheel drive system. The cost of such a car will be 3.5 million rubles, which will allow it to compete with the BMW M3 in the market.
This fabulous story was invented by Russian YouTube blogger Viktor Stepanov and was successfully picked up by dozens of automobile portals. LADA Priora GTR is drawn based on the rendering of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class created by Mail.ru at the end of 2022. The author simply photoshopped the “face” from Vesta Sport and the X-stampings on the sides, without even changing the background.
In fact, this is a Mercedes.
According to legend, the interior will feature genuine leather and Alcantara upholstery, high-quality plastic, wood inserts, a 12-inch digital instrument panel and a 14-inch touch screen multimedia system - not just a Priora, but dream. In fact, the photo shows the interior of the Chinese FAW Bestune T77 SUV, which had the steering wheel trim changed and multimedia from Yandex.Auto added.
The similarities are obvious.
The next hero of the selection of fake LADA Priora 3rd generation is a “reborn” sedan with minimal changes to the exterior. The designer drew a new radiator grille, an X-shaped front bumper, LED headlights and taillights, as well as a rear bumper with a dual exhaust pipe.
Vision of Priora 2022 from independent designers
The interior now features a new-look steering wheel, a radio with a lacquered panel, and a multimedia complex with a touch screen. Such a “Priora” will also not be put on the assembly line, because it is just a fantasy of the authors of the News Auto YouTube channel. Moreover, the video from which the rumors started was uploaded back in 2022.
Interior of the new product
Next, let's look at the LADA Priora 2020-2021 business sedan
on the CMF platform from Renault-Nissan. This is another creation of the visionary Stepanov, who dubbed it the “Russian Camry” and the “killer” Skoda Octavia.
Fabulous business sedan "Priora" 2021
The blogger is making up fairy tales that the car will be released in the first half of 2021 and may receive a double name - Vesta Priora. It is noted that in terms of dimensions it will be comparable to the Toyota Camry and will go to conquer the domestic D-class. Under the hood of this Priora they installed a 1.3-liter turbo engine from Renault Arkana coupled with a CVT.
Interior visualization
The interior has been refreshed with new upholstery materials, digital instrumentation and a large vertical monitor for the multimedia system. The blogger who spread the rumors claims that the Russian representative office of Toyota is already afraid of this Vesto-Priora, because due to its lower price tag it will easily push up sales of the Camry. By the way, the original photo shows the Renault Talisman.
Renault Talisman
The next “stuffing” is the off-road LADA Priora Cross Coupe 2021-2022
in a station wagon. The car will allegedly be built on the new CMF-B-LS platform, which will allow all-wheel drive in the future by installing an electric motor on the rear axle. The end result will be something like a Subaru Outback.
LADA Priora Cross Coupe 2021-2022
The design of the Russian station wagon is strikingly different from all existing Lada models. The radiator grille is apparently copied from KIA, and the rear is generally reminiscent of a Porsche Macan. Although this is not the most absurd visualization, it is certainly the most unlike the Priora in the selection. In appearance, he is a typical “Korean”.
They rushed to equip the Priora Cross Coupe with a 122-horsepower 1.8 engine from the current Vesta family. By the way, with restyling in 2021–2022, the power of this engine will increase to 136 hp. With. The fictitious car was also equipped with a 1.3-liter 150-horsepower “turbo” and a 1.5-liter 109-horsepower “aspirated” engine from Arkana and Duster, respectively. Of course, such a car is not even in the plans.
Rear view
Next, we’ll talk about the LADA Priora Sport 2021 sports sedan
. This car, unlike the previous hero, retained its recognition. New: a front bumper with a larger air intake, a grille with black edging, wide door sills, a rear bumper with an imitation diffuser and a spoiler with a brake light.
Priora Sport 2021
Such a car looks realistic, but in reality it is not included in AvtoVAZ’s plans. The renderings were drawn by the Wheels portal back in 2022, and their purpose was only to demonstrate the sporty nature of the model.
Priora Sport 2021
One more crazy idea left for dessert - the LADA Priora frame SUV
, sales of which should start in 2022 or 2022. The car will be built using a frame structure, on which a standard sedan body will be installed.
Crazy "Priora" SUV
High ground clearance and reliable components will provide such a "Priora" with good cross-country ability and help win the love of Russians. According to legend, the domestic SUV will compete with... Toyota Land Cruiser.
On this topic:
All about LADA Priora: Interesting facts, features of a distinct Priora, engines, equipment, price
The funny thing is that the blogger did not even “equip” the LADA Priora 2021-2022 with a suitable engine - it is reported that under the hood there will be a standard 1.6-liter 8-valve engine with an output of as much as 90 horsepower. It is unlikely that the Kruzak with 249- and 309-horsepower units will be afraid of such a competitor.
“Killer” Toyota Land Cruiser, according to a blogger
As you can see, the imagination of car enthusiasts knows no limits. All of the above cars are just a figment of the artists’ imagination, and not official data. He promised to release 26 new models within ten years, and even if among them there is a successor to the LADA Priora, it will be a completely different car.
Interior design Lada Priora
The interior of Lada Priora is an excellent design solution. Neat lines and pleasant colors, comfortable armrests and well-placed control buttons, a modern steering wheel and comfortable seats - all this fits perfectly and gives the interior design of the Lada Priora a unique modern style.
The plastic is not of the highest quality, but the cost of the car does not force us to demand more advanced materials from the manufacturer. Passengers of average height will have plenty of space in the rear seats, and the front passenger can freely stretch out their legs under the glove compartment.
The Lada Priora dashboard is clearly visible to the driver - there is a large odometer on the left, and a speedometer of the same size on the right. In the middle between them there is a fairly large digital display with a pleasing blue backlight. A little higher, in the most visible place, the main indicator lamps are collected.
Exterior design of Lada Priora
The exterior of the Lada Priora does not look as attractive as the design of other modern VAZ models, however, the body does not have any “eyesore” flaws - everything is quite clear and concise. All bumpers are made of body-colored plastic and fit tightly to the rest of the body parts. The optical elements of Lada Priora have a modern design, despite the fact that they were developed more than 10 years ago. The buttons and knobs are very ergonomic and do not distract from driving while operating the vehicle systems. Above the rear license plate, the large letters LADA shine pleasantly in chrome, and even higher on the trunk lid you can see a slight protrusion with a hint of a sprouting spoiler that does not block the view.
In general, everything in the exterior is done perfectly for the price that the manufacturer offers for the Lada Priora.
Summary
Otherwise, all the parts are fully functioning without any complaints. Naturally, there are exceptions to all rules and there are many cars with different problems. But as for the first generations, they are not worth buying on the secondary market. The build quality is frankly “lame”. If you follow the operating rules and properly maintain the car, it will serve its owner for quite a long time. Today these cars are sold on the secondary market - you can buy a VAZ-217030 in good condition. The instructions for the car will tell the owner about proper operation.
So, we found out what technical characteristics, design and interior the Lada Priora has.
Technical characteristics of Lada Priora
The Lada Priora is equipped with two engine options with different technical characteristics. The budget version of the Lada Priora engine with index 21116 has 8 valves and develops 87 horsepower at 5100 rpm. This unit allows you to accelerate the car to a speed of 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 176 km/h, which is quite enough for driving on domestic roads. Fuel consumption is very low and in the combined cycle it is 7 liters per hundred kilometers.
Engine 21127 already develops 106 “horses” at 5800 rpm. Acceleration time compared to the 8-valve engine is reduced by 1 second and amounts to 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed is slightly higher – 183 km/h. Due to the fact that the engine is more technologically advanced, the consumption rate is slightly less than the 21116 engine and is 6.9 l/100 km in the combined cycle.
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Options and prices for Lada Priora
As mentioned above, Lada Priora is equipped with two engines. The low-power 8-valve is installed only on the Standard package, the cost of which in the spring of 2022 is 390,000 rubles. This package includes the following main options:
- Driver airbag
- ABS, BAS, EBD systems
- Armrests of the front and rear rows of seats
- Electric power steering
- Power windows for front doors
Another configuration of the Lada Priora is called Norma and has three additional variations - Climate, White Edition and Black Edition. The last two are the most expensive: 490,000 rubles. This option includes many changes in exterior and interior design. In addition, you will receive an air conditioning system, a security alarm, daytime running lights, heated seats, as well as heated mirrors, which, by the way, will be equipped with an electric drive.
New car on an old platform
The tenth model began production in the late 90s. AvtoVAZ engineers already well understood that on the basis of the platform developed back in the 90s, nothing promising could be built, and very soon the car would become unclaimed. The worst thing is that it will be easily surpassed by foreign competitors with budget models. The primary task of AvtoVAZ specialists was restyling. By the way, the designers began working on the car’s appearance long before the model was put on the assembly line. Look what the pre-production VAZ-217030 looks like. Photos of the car can be seen below.
As a result of all the changes, consumers received a completely new and more comfortable car, which fully met the market standards at that time. Already in the basic configuration, the Priora was equipped with all the necessary options. The car was equipped with airbags, electric windows on the front doors, electric power steering, central locking and many other elements.
