Review of Lada Granta after restyling: prices, reviews, what's new

Let's remember 2011. The Granta model, new at that time, should become a replacement for Lada cars due to the equivalent price tag. This was an interesting proposal, because the Kalina sedan, which was the basis of the Granta, is more modern than the design of the Lada from the 60s. As time passed, the price rose. Tenge prices for “Granta” have increased 2.6 times since the release of the series.

Although if you convert the price into dollars, there is almost no difference. The increase in the price of a sedan in Kazakhstan turned out to be exactly the same as... the US dollar exchange rate. In April 2012 and 2019 - 149.79 against 379.35 tenge. 2.5 times. But in Russia, the degree of change in the ruble price is noticeably less - 1.6 times, and in terms of the American currency at the exchange rate, there is also a decrease.

Now, as can be seen from the table, there is a gap of $2,300 between basic Russian-made machines and Kazakh SKD machines... Exactly as much as the state requires for recycling fees (in 2022 this is 883,750 tenge = $2,329). It turns out that for us, buyers, the benefit from the release of “Grants” in Ust-Kamenogorsk is only in delivery to our car dealerships.

As the exchange rate in Kazakhstan changed, the prices of competitors also increased. And it so happened in the end that Lada now offers the most affordable car among new ones - from 3.1 to 4 million. No one will offer less. Even the Uzbek Ravon, including class A, costs more.

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Ravon Nexia R3 from 3.8 million (Comfort, 1.5 l, 5MT) to 4.3 million tenge (Elegant, 1.5 l, 6AT). True, there are some rough edges with supplies to Kazakhstan and price lists

Renault Logan
may seem more attractive than “Grants” - from 4.1 million (Access, 1.6 l, 5MT) to 5.4 million (Style, 1.6 l, 4AT)

Korean Chevrolet Aveo , assembled in Kazakhstan - from 4.9 million (LS, 1.6 l, 5MT) to 5.6 million tenge (LT, 1.6 l, 6AT). The model is not particularly popular in Kazakhstan, and it is not a fact that it will be sold in the future

Cars from the category over 5 million start with VW Polo in the basic configuration: from 5.1 million (Trendline, 1.6 l, 5MT) to 5.7 million tenge (Comfortline, 1.6 l, 6AT)

Hyundai Accent is more expensive: from 5.6 million (Active) to 6.2 million tenge (Elegance). All sedans only with a 1.6 liter engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission

Kia Rio is in the same price range as Accent: from 5.7 million (Comfort) to 6.6 million tenge (Premium). The units are the same - 1.6 and 6AT engine

And the most expensive in our selection is Škoda Rapid . Although it is more affordable than its Korean classmates in the basic configuration - from 5.4 million (Active, 1.6 l, 5MT), but more expensive in the top version - up to 6.8 million tenge (Style S, 1.6 l, 6AT)

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What's new in Granta FL from the outside

You might think that the tail of the front end was pulled either from Vesta or from XRAY. But no, everything is here. New hood, slightly modified fenders, bumper, optics. It's funny, but the headlights for the Grant were developed in India, but they are produced in Uzbekistan. They haven’t become anything cooler or more efficient, and they haven’t even received the fashionable LEDs for daytime running lights today; the same light bulb remains in a small cell in the corner of the headlight.

The rear is purely Grant - the lights were left unchanged, but the trunk lid is new, now with a niche for the license plate. And the bumper accordingly.

In general, according to the standard restyling scheme, the front and rear attachments have been updated, but the central part, and even the base itself, is still Kalinovsky, without changes. This does not at all resemble the concept of All New, as the manufacturer claims. By the way, about the Kalina model. As you know, she no longer exists. And on the hatchback and station wagon body, which were left as an inheritance, AVTOVAZ puts a new Grant face and glues other nameplates. This is such a cycle of models.

All the changes in the exterior will probably be noticed only by the owners of the previous “grants” or representatives of fan clubs. We have collected them in a separate photo gallery.

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The hood not only took on new shapes, but also lost its glass washer jets. “Writers” are now located under it, in a plastic panel

A different lamp is installed inside the new optics: instead of H4, it is now H19. In terms of light quality, they are the same, the only slight difference is in the size of the bulb and the base. Can H4 be inserted into a new headlight? It is possible by bending the landing antennae

Pile lockers to reduce noise from wheels are available even in basic trim levels, but R15 alloy wheels are only available in luxury trim levels

Large letters LADA on the stern instead of a rook from now on on all VAZ cars

The turn signal on the mirror is still available only in the maximum configuration. But glass heating is already available in the Classic Start version. Mirrors, by the way, give an excellent overview

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The body is well assembled. The gaps are small and practically do not differ from each other. Bumpers, optics and body props fit tightly and flush. The doors open and close with a slight but not straining force. But to close the trunk, you want to lean harder. Clap! Closed.

How is it painted? Among the top negative reviews from the owners of “Grant” is traditional, i.e., poor resistance to saline winters in cities. Although the factory provides a guarantee against through corrosion for six years, nothing prevents the paint from starting to bloom. Iron will not rust to holes in six years, but during this time Granta is easily covered with “saffron milk caps” both outside and inside. Only time will tell how durable the paintwork on updated bodies is. But the answer seems predictable.

Granta looks unusual in metallic blue. The color, by the way, is called “blue planet” (418), but in our SRTS since January 2019 it is written as simply blue

Specifications

Despite belonging to ultra-budget cars, the 2022 Lada Granta allows you to choose from three engines at once. In the initial modifications, under the hood of the sedan there is a 1.6-liter unit that develops up to 87 hp. useful power and 140 Nm of torque. Along with the starting engine comes a 5-speed manual transmission. In this combination, the sedan reaches the first 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds and consumes an average of 6.8 liters of fuel.

Versions with a 98-horsepower engine of the same volume, the maximum torque of which reaches 145 N*m, are priced a little more expensive. This unit is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The emergence of a more powerful engine means that acceleration to “hundreds” now takes 13.1 seconds, and fuel consumption increases to 7.2 liters.

In the maximum configuration, a 1.6-liter engine appears, whose output is increased to 106 hp, and the thrust level does not exceed 148 N*m. This engine is available with the same manual transmission and 5-speed robotic gearbox. The sedan in the first combination covers 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, in the second - in 12 seconds. Moreover, the average fuel consumption in both cases is 6.5 liters.

What's new inside Granta FL

Well... the instrument panel. More precisely, it seems to be not new, but the one that went to Kalina since 2013, only slightly modernized. The modernization, however, is not crazy - a couple of decorative foil stickers in the area of ​​​​the central air ducts and white backlighting of the shield and buttons.

It’s hard to call this torpedo 100% Kalinovsky, since it was once made from Grant’s…

They decided not to indulge in modernization, but to take a couple of steps back: even in the top versions there will not be a large screen by VAZ standards at the top of the torpedo. A little expensive, I guess. Only a drawer with a hinged lid. You shouldn’t look for a multimedia system with a touchscreen in the equipment lists, as was the case in the previous top-end “grants”... Only what you see in the photo is an audio system with a small monochrome screen. Of course, don’t expect navigation. However, don't be upset. How it works in the more expensive Vesta is laughable to chickens, i.e. smartphones.

An experienced “Grantokalinovod” will notice a few more changes in the interior, but we will show them more clearly in the photo.

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Those same stripes are part of the instrument panel upgrade. They don’t add any functionality, and they don’t add any chic. I’ll also note that Grant’s round deflectors were more convenient than these lattice ones

Note to VAZ drivers: make sure that when you turn off the ignition and turn the key to position I, the audio system continues to work. At least 30 minutes. Taxi drivers will only say thank you

New knob for the manual transmission lever from Vesta. No different in beauty, but it will be a little more practical - the silver paint on the previous handle wore off quickly

The shield has not changed conceptually - a new design of scales with radial markings and white backlighting. The monitor was also repainted in black and white. The visual coolant temperature sensor did not appear, but this data is displayed in the form of numbers on the screen

The handbrake in the new plastic holster no longer resembles the Zhiguli one

The climate control is unchanged - primitive, but it’s very warm! The handles turn nicely, there are no complaints about the controls. All that remains is to improve the interior ventilation and check in the summer whether the air conditioning has improved. There were complaints against him

The top-end Luxe Prestige configuration, but with a manual transmission, for 3.9 million tenge has a light sensor

And under the interior rearview mirror you can find a rain sensor with an intensity control for the wipers. Heated windshield is also available only in the luxury version and is activated by a separate button

The steering wheel is unchanged - the thin rim still doesn’t have any braiding.

The control unit for windows, locks and mirrors is also old, but the whole thing is illuminated. Increase the durability of the coating on the buttons

New door lock handles are not yet found on all “grants”. On the car we rented in Almaty, they are of an old design, like the trigger

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But what the Granta salon did not get rid of was unpleasant sounds. No, I’m not talking about crickets now; in the new test car, the plastic didn’t make a sound for 200 km. I'm talking about the same crunchy steering column switches, clicking switches, buzzing locks, a booming roof, etc. Fortunately, at least the nasty beeping open door buzzer was replaced with a more noble one, and the turn signal now just ticks quietly, rather than beeping.

The kinship with the first Kalina in the cabin is reminiscent of these crisp switches with control of the on-board computer using buttons at the end of the lever

The seats were updated - they became denser, a little more volume was added to the sides of the cushions, and a different upholstery material was added. And the headrests - the thin Grant ones - were replaced with plumper and softer ones. But the seats still did not become more comfortable. In our case, a failure was felt under the fifth point. And the shortcomings on the back are the same - it does not hug the torso as we would like, and does not support it at all in the area of ​​the shoulder blades. The driving position still cannot be cured with just one seat, even taking into account the fact that the driver now has vertical adjustment. The adjustment for the reach of the steering column was sorely lacking, it was never added. And how you want to drive away from the pedal assembly with this long-travel clutch!

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Compare the row of new seats and those that were in the first “grants” (the next picture is from 2012), and notice: they have changed. A pronounced profile appeared, the seats became larger and more solid, but still not the most comfortable...

The driver's seat is height adjustable - this is a plus. It's a pity that they didn't add reach adjustment for the steering wheel.

The front seats have the simplest single-mode heating - the degree of roasting of the sirloin is not adjustable. It fries and that’s it!

The rear sofa, like the front seats, also gained density. According to the manufacturer's description, the profile has also changed, i.e. it has become more anatomical. It may be true, but it doesn't really feel like it

The front passenger has a mirror in the visor, but it does not close

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A small progress in the update was the appearance of a trunk release button in the bar above the license plate instead of the classic cylinder. But the design of the lock remains the same, i.e. it protrudes strongly and unexpectedly pecks you in the back of the head when you raise your head after loading. Take it to the right or left of center.

There is no news in the trunk itself, and that's good. The volume is the same, i.e. the hold is just as spacious!

The inheritance from Kalina is immediately in your hands - this is the key, or rather the ignition key. There are three buttons on the plastic head: open/close the locks and a separate one for the trunk. By default, the car is equipped with an immobilizer in the base, and on expensive versions - with an anti-theft alarm. True, the siren is a disc horn with a not very pleasant beep - beep!

Machine Features

Body structure of the Lada Granta Lux is a sedan with four doors, the photo of which is presented below. Freely carry five passengers, one of which is the driver. What else is included in this package? The internal combustion engine is represented by an eight-valve petrol version with a volume of 1.6 liters. The power of the power plant is 98 “horses”. The motor creates a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4000 revolutions per minute. The photo captures the engine compartment of the car.

The fuel indicators are as follows: per 100 kilometers the car consumes in the urban cycle - 8.7 liters, outside the city - about 6.1 liters, in a combined type of driving - 7.3 liters. The Grant is equipped with both a manual transmission (manual transmission) and an automatic transmission (automatic transmission). The luggage compartment capacity is 500 liters. As shown in the photo, the rear row of seats can be folded down to increase trunk space.

The Lada Granta Lux reaches 100 in 12 seconds. The luxury version of the Grant line can reach a maximum of 169 km/h. The car is equipped with a torsion bar suspension at the front and rear. Moreover, a semi-independent suspension is installed behind, and a fully dependent suspension is installed in front. The braking system has air-cooled disc pads on the front axle, and drum pads on the rear axle. Only AI 95 gasoline is suitable as fuel.

Main technical points:

• ground clearance – 160 mm;
• front wheel axle is driven;
• maximum permissible weight – 1.575 t;
• wheel type – r15;
• dimensions – 4260 mm (length), 1700 mm (width), 1500 mm (height);
• Fuel tank capacity (maximum) – 50 liters.

What is included in the maximum version? The spare tire is located in the trunk under the floor. Which makes it possible to have free access to it. Also, its installation occurs without any special difficulties. The interior of the car is made entirely of high-strength plastic. Door handles, bumpers, and rearview mirrors have a similar color to the car body. Door frames are black. The report from "AvtoELITA" is presented in the following video.

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Granta FL chassis

There are bugs in cars that manufacturers cannot solve for years. Electric amplifiers in Kalinas and Grants are an example of this. The problem is over ten years old, although the manufacturer of the amplifier has already changed, and more than once: now Makhachkala, now Kaluga and even Korean. I remember that during our Almaty tests in the Kalina sedan, when actively taxiing, the EUR simply switched off. The warning light came on - and hello! — steer on your own. Turned the ignition off and on - it works again. In general, any owner is familiar with interruptions of this node, or at least heard about them. In addition, the steering feedback has never pleased me. And in each individual car it was distinguished by its own character - either it seemed to be squeezed somewhere, or, on the contrary, it was too loose. Steering in a straight line on cars, especially from previous years, is a common occurrence.

The latest “grants” include continuously variable gearboxes made in Kaluga with new calibrations. It's better, yes. A pronounced zero zone has appeared, which is pleasing on straight lines, and pleasant resistance is felt when the steering wheel is deflected. But the steering has not become transparent, and in the active drive mode the mechanism openly begins to get lazy - delays and emptiness appear, and Granta itself doesn’t really want to give in - the steering, as before, is insufficient.

The suspension has not changed. But to refresh the information, I note that for the luxury “Grant” trim levels there are different settings for the front suspension geometry, and for versions with an automatic transmission there are more elastic springs and shock absorbers. And yes, the Granta’s cornering behavior has improved thanks to the introduction of gas-filled struts. Although this is no longer news - they were already on pre-restyling cars. But in general, stability is by no means standard - the suspension is wobbly, the body rolls noticeably, sways on uneven surfaces and nods when braking.

But what... energy intensity! Irregularities, holes, and rails are swallowed by the suspension without a hint of breakdown. In my video, I called Grant’s chassis a “land cruiser” among this class of passenger cars, although not everyone understood my metaphor. What I meant was that you can drive along our roads like an SUV. The only question is about the resource: how long will it last?

In addition, the ground clearance of a car with a manual transmission is 195 mm! As long as you have a grip, you can ride on rough terrain without fear of jamming the threshold. According to my measurements (in an empty car) it is as much as 220 mm from the ground! Or tear off the front bumper - the lowest point of the plastic hangs at a distance of 226 mm! Other crossovers cannot boast of such data without loading them.

Design

After the modernization, the 2022 Lada Granta became similar to the “older” Vesta model. From the latter, the sedan borrowed the X-shaped front part of the body. This effect is created by a metal insert running down from the large head optics to the extended air intake. The result is that the radiator grille with horizontal plastic slats is visually combined with the front bumper.

The side part of the Granta’s body is designed quite simply. A similar impression arises when looking at the stern, where the manufacturer placed large headlights. Here it is worth noting the presence of noticeable stampings, one of which imitates a spoiler. The embossed rear bumper is devoid of fog lights and reflectors.

Granta's interior is distinguished by its laconic design. The interior of the car is decorated with cheap materials. The fairly wide center console includes audio and climate control units. The first is complemented by a monochrome display, and the second by three washers. Granta, one might say, does not have a transmission tunnel. Although in this part of the body there are two cup holders. The sedan has a high-quality dashboard with two “wells”, between which there is a trip computer screen.

Motors for Lada Granta FL

The Granta is offered with three options for one 1.6-liter gasoline engine. With an eight-valve cylinder head, the VAZ-11186 is the weakest, 87 hp. With. 140 Nm goes under the hoods of simple versions. The other two with 16 valves: VAZ-21126 with 98 horsepower and 148 torque, and the most powerful in the range, VAZ-21127 - 106 hp. With. and 148 Nm - with a variable intake receiver (pictured).

All engines come with distributed injection and timing belt drive. By the way, as for the belt breaking, this is not the death of the engine. The pistons have a sufficient recess in the bottom, so that now there will be no meeting with the valves. But there is nothing new with the service life - the plant plans on 200,000 km of run before major repairs.

The engines operate honestly within the stated specifications. I especially liked the 106-horsepower paired with a manual transmission. At the start and acceleration, it’s a shame to demand more from it: it works 100% of the 95 poured into it and is quite economical.

With an automatic transmission, the situation is also not the worst, but the consumption is higher, and sometimes it was not enough on the track when overtaking. But for the city - just right!

Dynamics and fuel consumption of Lada Granta FL sedan

The maximum speed is achieved on Lada Granta fl cars with an installed 16 valve engine and 106 horsepower and is 184 kilometers per hour, in configurations with an 8 valve engine (87 hp) this figure will be equal to 172 kilometers per hour, and with the engine at 98 horsepower - 176 km/h.
The fastest acceleration will also be with a 106 horsepower engine and a manual gearbox; this Lada Granta can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. In the case of an automated box, this figure will be 12 seconds. On an engine with 87 hp. it will accelerate in 11.6 seconds. The highest figure will be on the Lada Granta FL with a 98 hp power unit. and automatic transmission - 13.1 seconds.

Fuel consumption

- an important indicator for any car. The most economical Lada Granta fl sedan will have an engine of 106 horsepower; regardless of the pre-installed gearbox, the car consumes 8.7 liters of fuel in the urban cycle, 5.2 liters in the suburban cycle, and 6.5 in the mixed cycle. The 87 hp power unit requires a little more. in the urban cycle it consumes 9.1 liters of fuel, in the suburban cycle 5.3 and in the mixed cycle 6.8. These figures are due to differences in engine design.

The lada granta fl with a 98 hp power unit is considered the most voracious. and with an automatic transmission on board. In the urban cycle, per 100 kilometers it consumes almost 10 liters of gasoline, in the suburban cycle 6.1 liters, and in the mixed cycle 7.2.

Transmissions for Lada Granta FL

Three gearboxes to choose from! Something unheard of for VAZ cars 7-8 years ago. The most common option for Grants is the usual 5-speed VAZ manual 2191 with a cable drive. The second is a Japanese 4-speed Jatco automatic transmission. The third is a robotic five-speed of our own design, which, however, did not immediately appear even in Russian specifications, because it was being finalized. AMT is also not yet supplied to Kazakhstan.

The manual comes with both the weakest (87 hp) and the most powerful, 106 hp engine. The robot will be screwed to the same engine, and only to it. The automatic transmission is combined with a 98 horsepower engine.

Regarding machine maintenance. AVTOVAZ says that the oil is filled for the entire service life of the car, which is 8 years or 120,000 km. It’s clear that such mileage can be achieved in a couple of years without problems, so the fluid still needs to be changed. This is NISSAN ATF Matic-S or EJ‑1 branded oil.

Dimensions of Lada Granta fl sedan

Depending on the vehicle configuration, some characteristics may differ.
For example, ground clearance (clearance), in the case of a Lada Granta with an automatic transmission and a 98 horsepower engine, is 165 millimeters, while in other trim levels it is 180 millimeters, this is due to the design features of the power unit and transmission. The length of the Lada Granta fl in the sedan body is 426.8 centimeters, its width is 170 centimeters, and its height is 150. The wheelbase of the vehicle is 247.6 centimeters, the front wheel track is 143 centimeters, and the rear wheel track is 141.4 centimeters. The luggage compartment is very spacious, in the passenger version its volume is 520 liters, and in the cargo version (when the rear row seats are folded) 815 liters.

Summary

In this whole story about the classics, I am glad that AVTOVAZ cars have finally begun to drive longer. With Zhiguli it was the other way around. But how much more juice can be squeezed out of the fruits of the VAZ engineering of the 90s? Well, they will definitely squeeze it out for a couple of years, and then a new generation is promised. In the meantime, thanks to the availability of basic configurations (taking into account adjustments for exchange rates), the mission of “Grants” remains unchanged - it would not be a shame to make it a workhorse, repairable at any service station, cheap maintenance, although frequent. It can be the perfect training car and fulfill someone's dream of owning their first car at the same time. And no one forbids dreaming about a more advanced car, even while driving a Granta.

Liked:

• excellent visibility The large glass area, typical of cars from the 90s, is perhaps one of the advantages of this body. The mirrors are cool too.
• large trunk Without such a spacious hold, a workhorse cannot live. And the trunk of the Granta should be measured not in laboratory liters, but in bags of potatoes, alabaster or boxes.
• energy-intensive suspension Suspension that is not afraid of bad roads. They say: where you were born, you came in handy. This is about the “Grants” campaign. But its not the best side is its rolliness and swinging.
• good dynamics Not hurricane, but good acceleration from the 106-horsepower engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Among other engines for Grants, this is the best combination for confident starts from traffic lights and overtaking on highways.
• affordable price There are no cheaper new cars on the market. Lada also captivates with its accessible service. And if your pocket is completely empty, then VAZs are still repairable in the garage.

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Standard

The starting version of Granta is priced at 439 thousand rubles. This configuration comes with only an 87-horsepower engine by default, which is combined with a manual transmission. When purchasing a sedan in the initial version, you can count on 14-inch wheels, halogen headlights and one airbag. The interior of all car trims is trimmed with inexpensive fabric. The basic version comes with anti-lock brakes with EBD and brake assist. The car is also equipped with a full-size spare tire, an engine immobilizer, a power outlet and a cabin filter.

Classic

This package costs 474.5 thousand rubles. The 2020 Lada Granta in this version offers buyers, in addition to standard equipment, the following options:

• trip computer;
• electronic windows installed only on the front doors;
• central locking;
• child seat latches;
• 4 headrests;
• steering column, which can be adjusted in height.

For an additional payment of 36 thousand rubles, the optional Optima package becomes available, which includes electrically heated exterior mirrors and air conditioning. Lada Granta with such equipment can also be purchased with a 1.6-liter engine and a robotic gearbox. The sedan in this form costs 546.5 thousand rubles.

Did not like:

• behavior on the road The control has, of course, become more accurate, but the car still falls in turns, the understeer is insufficient and the steering wheel is empty. At high speeds (more than 140 km/h), the feeling of comfort is lost and confidence in behavior disappears.
• cotton brakes Where is the line for the brake to operate? In each “Grant” it is individual, but at first it is the same everywhere: air-air-air - bam! — there is a brake! And you nodded.
• uncomfortable fit The Granta is more comfortable than the Lada and Samara and is a level higher in ergonomics. However, the main Kalinovsky flaw has been preserved in it - there is an acute lack of adjustment of the steering wheel for reach.
• unpleasant sounds The vile signal, crunchy steering column switches, the sounds of locks, the howl of the transmission, etc. are etched in the memory. What is it like to hear this every day?
• quality of materials in the cabin It’s clear that Granta is in the budget class, but we can’t help but mention the plastic. Hard, scratches easily. Low quality carpeting. Thin ceiling.

“Wheels of Analytics”: how much does “Grant” lose in value?

Since the start of sales of “Grants” in Kazakhstan, since the beginning of 2012, many events have happened: devaluation, strong fluctuations in exchange rates, uncontrolled import of cars from Russia and Belarus, a strict ban on the import of cars after that, the introduction of recycling fees, dedollarization of advertisements on our website ... All these events were reflected in the graph of price changes not only for cars from showrooms, but also on the used market. How much has Grant lost in value?

The average offer price on the day of publication (April 26, 2022) is indicated.

If you bought a car in tenge, then, we can say, the losses are zero. Today, the 2012 Granta sedan (without reference to the configuration) costs an average of 1,487,000 tenge! The most affordable cars were then valued at 1.2 million, and the top ones at 1.7 million tenge.

For 1.5 million you can find a 2012 Grant in good condition with a mileage of up to 100,000 km

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Pros and cons of Lada Granta FL

+ Pros

• Spacious trunk
• Availability
• Suspension

- Minuses

• Manual transmission howls
• Dynamics
• Cramped interior
• Brakes

Reviews from owners of Lada Granta sedan 2019-2020

The engine is a simple and proven eight-valve engine. It pulls at the bottom, but the diesel engine idles and works like a tractor. But now it’s plug-free. And the timing belt is now recommended for replacement at (hold your breath) 180,000 km! I don’t believe it, but I’ll check it out!

Box. In a world that is rushing forward at breathtaking speed, there must be a place for traditions. How can I explain to my son that there was a GAZ-51 and a GAZ-52, and even the GAZ-53 had a box that howled... “How did it howl, dad?” And I proudly switch from third to second, saying: “That’s it”!

Alexander Pimenov, review of Lada Granta 1.6 (87 hp) manual transmission 2019

The cruise control is a little tricky when turning it on and off, but on the highway it’s a useful thing - it gives your leg a rest. The rain sensor scared me at first when the windshield wipers started working on their own when sprayed with water from oncoming traffic, but I think that the thing is also useful. Light sensor - well, this is normal for tunnels, but I don’t use it like that.

The trunk of 520 liters is the largest in its class, four wheels with discs fit easily. With the rear seat folded down, it carried 2.5 meter long skirting boards.

Vladimir, review of Lada Granta Lux Prestige 1.6 (106 hp) MT 2020

I have already bought my second Grant, only now a new one. I got normal brakes! On my first Grant, the travel was quite long before it set, and during the test drive of the luxury version there was a car with the same operating principle. Plus, in video reviews, people also noted this.

In general, this is still the same Granta with a normal engine by modern standards, with a good automatic transmission, which does not change a bunch of gears back and forth for the sake of some half-liter of savings, but is absolutely predictable and adequate on descents and ascents, with excellent dynamics for the city and maneuverability, which can be safely used, and not carefully moved, with a cool omnivorous suspension and decent ground clearance.

Review of Lada Granta Comfort 1.6 (98 hp) automatic, 2020.

Externally, I quite liked the Granta FL. The front part of the body is without question at all: modern, beautiful and harmonious. From the side, of course, the situation is a little worse, but the calico roots cannot be avoided, just as the width/height disproportion is visible from the rear, however, after moving the GRZ to the trunk lid, the appearance became a little more harmonious.

Salon. In general, I liked everything about the cabin, if you take into account the class and price of the car. In terms of space, of course, it’s a bit cramped, but not critical: “you can live,” that’s what I decided for myself... but it’s cheap!

Maxim, review about the new Lada Granta 1.6 (106 hp) manual 2020

Specifications

The new body of the Lada Granta 2022 is built on the basis of a front-wheel drive platform from Kalina with a transversely mounted engine. An independent MacPherson-type suspension is installed on the front axle of the four-door, and a semi-independent suspension with trailing arms and coil springs is installed at the rear.

In turn, the front wheels of the car received disc brakes, and the rear wheels received more affordable drum brakes. The Lada Granta FL sedan has the following overall dimensions, mm

• Length - 4 268
• Width - 1,700
• Height - 1,500
• Wheelbase - 2,476
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 145-160

The trunk volume of the four-door is 520 liters, and the fuel tank is installed at 50 liters. Curb weight varies from 1,040 to 1,100 kg and directly depends on the selected engine / configuration.

The line of power units of the Grant FL sedan is represented by three 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines that can work with manual, automatic or robotic transmissions.

• The most affordable version of the model is equipped with an eight-valve VAZ-11186 engine with a power of 87 hp. (140 Nm) and five-speed manual transmission. This car accelerates from zero to hundreds in 11.6 seconds, and its top speed is stated at 172 km/h.
• You can also choose a version with a sixteen-valve VAZ-21126 engine producing 98 horsepower (145 Nm). Only this unit comes in tandem with a four-speed Jatco automatic. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is possible in 13.1 seconds, maximum speed is 176 kilometers per hour.
• The most powerful 16-valve engine VAZ-21127 develops 106 hp. and 148 Nm. This engine can work with either a five-speed manual or a robotic transmission. The version with a manual transmission is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the car with a robot is noticeably slower - 12.0 seconds. The maximum speed in both cases is 184 km/h.

The Lada Grant sedan cannot be called frisky, and it has absolutely nothing to provoke the driver to drive fast. The lack of dynamics is especially felt in the version with a 98-horsepower engine with an automatic transmission. This modification picks up speed well only up to 40 km/h, after which the speedometer needle creeps up extremely slowly, and dynamics appear only during kickdowns.

Feedback on the steering wheel of the model is slightly sluggish, and the car turns at speed with slight rolls. Certain questions also arise regarding the braking process: the pedal is too soft, and the pickup begins to be felt only after 40% of the pressure.

However, the Granta is not a sports car to require anything more from it, and for a car of its class it handles well. At the same time, the main advantage of the model is the practically impenetrable suspension, which ensures a very smooth ride even on broken and undulating surfaces.

The front seats in the new Lada Granta 2022 after restyling began to please the eye, but not everyone will like the seating itself. The seat back is quite high and comfortable, and the cushion could be longer. In addition, the updated cars use slightly stiffer padding, which is why on a long journey the desire to get out and stretch will appear more often than on an old-style car.

In turn, the main disadvantage of the second row is the narrow space in the area of ​​​​the lower part of the doorways, which makes getting in and out difficult. The rear sofa here is three-seater, but three adults will hardly be comfortable, but it is quite possible to seat two adults and one child.

Interesting Facts

The Lada Granta sedan entered production back in two thousand and eleven, and now an updated version of the model, which was presented at the Moscow Motor Show in the summer of '18, is on sale. In addition to the sedan, the family also includes a liftback, hatchback and station wagon.

Lada Granta FL in the new body has an X-shaped front end, made in the same style as on Vesta and XRAY cars. The bumper has undergone a complete revision, receiving an expanded air intake and chrome inserts in the form of boomerangs. The sedan also received new head optics, as well as a different radiator grille.

In the interior, after restyling, the front panel from Kalina was installed with minimal changes. The button illumination became white instead of green, the rectangular ventilation deflectors in the center acquired an X-shaped edging, and the instrument panel was designed in the style of Vesta - the digitization was made radial, and the scales acquired orange rims.

Among the innovations, it is worth noting the appearance in the wheel arches of soft fender liners made of a special material that do not absorb moisture and absorb impacts from pebbles, as well as a trunk lock with a button and an electromechanical drive. The robot has a “crawling” mode and a “Sport” button, which activates faster shifting, as well as a stronger clutch.

Photo of the new Lada Granta 2022

Video test drive of a car

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What if you calculate it in dollars?

The average price for a new one in 2012, according to our calculations, is $9,700. The same price, only after seven years of operation, is $3,946, i.e., a loss over such a long period of time is 60% of the original cost. To be honest, we thought it would be worse, because seven years of life for a Lada is almost the entire service life that the factory prescribes. In addition, our “grants” are exploited mercilessly, to the fullest, and are often found in taxis. Such cars are not stored under covers in garages, although there are still peppy examples, as in the photo above.

Top 10 complaints about Lada Granta (2012–2018) among owners

1. Poor sound and vibration insulation of the body and dust protection of the interior, “crickets”.
2. Weak paintwork and corrosion.
3. Front brakes squeak.
4. Short-lived attachments: pump, thermostat, generator, belts, electronic sensors, relays, etc.
5. Poor shifting of manual gearboxes (before the advent of cable-driven transmissions).
6. Tight rear doors, their handles and locks, including those on the trunk lid.
7. Total savings - fragile and scratch-sensitive plastic, weak seals, fasteners, lack of normal thresholds, jack made of plastic parts, no glove compartment lighting, etc.
8. Inconvenient seating position and pedal assembly.
9. Glitches or failure of the electric amplifier.
10. Weak wipers and their mechanism.

Technical characteristics of Lada Granta (VAZ 2190)

Technical characteristics of the Lada Granta (VAZ-2190) car. It was created on the Lada Kalina platform and most of the installed components and assemblies are unified with cars of this family. The car began production in December 2011.

The car body is a sedan, all-metal, load-bearing. In the future, it is planned to release a hatchback and a station wagon.

The power unit is located in the front of the car, transversely. The car is equipped with two models of 8-valve engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters. A luxury configuration option with a 16-valve engine of the same volume is possible. In the “norm” configuration, a modernized 8-valve engine with a lightweight connecting rod and piston group was used. By reducing mechanical losses, engine power increased to 87 hp. With. The “standard” version is equipped with an 8-valve engine model 11183. The control system for all engines is with an electric throttle valve and an electronic gas pedal. The engines comply with the EURO IV environmental standard.

The clutch drive is cable driven. The gearbox is mechanical, five-speed, made in one housing with the main gear and differential. Drives - shafts with constant velocity joints transmit torque from the power unit to the front drive wheels. The front suspension is independent, MacPherson type. The rear suspension is on two trailing arms connected by an elastic transverse beam, with coil springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. The car's working brake system with a dual-circuit diagonal hydraulic drive has a built-in vacuum booster. The front wheel brakes are disc, the rear wheels are drum. The luxury car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The cable-operated parking brake acts on the brake pads of the rear wheels.

The steering has a safety steering column with tilt adjustment. The steering mechanism is rack and pinion type with electric power steering.

The information is relevant for Grant models (2190) 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2022 model years.

Dimensions of the car

Specifications (manufacturer's data)

Weight of lada granta fl sedan

Curb weight (the weight of the driver and fully fueled vehicle, but without cargo and passengers) varies from 1075 to 1160 kilograms, depending on the installed transmission and engine.
The maximum weight at which the car can be used is 1560 kilograms. The weight of a trailer allowed for use without its own braking system is 450 kilograms; if the trailer has an additional braking system installed, then such a trailer can be used with a total weight of up to 900 kilograms. The volume of the fuel tank in all trim levels of the Lada Granta fl is 50 liters.