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Test drive VAZ Lada Granta, restyled 2018

In 2018, the domestic manufacturer decided to update the national car from the Lada family. The Granta model has received a number of improvements. And the first thing motorists pay attention to is an automatic transmission.

In our test drive, we will consider in detail all the changes that have occurred in the car.

Auto design

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The restyled version of the first generation received four body modifications. A station wagon and a hatchback were added to the sedan and liftback. The front of the car has not changed much. From the previous version of the car, it differs only in minor modifications.

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For example, the washer nozzles do not direct an even stream, but spray liquid. However, the problem with the wipers remained: they do not completely remove water from the glass. As a result, the blind spot on the front pillar from the driver’s side has become even wider.

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From the rear, the car has changed more. The license plate frame got its place in the recess of the trunk lid. Lyada is now equipped with a hidden opening button.

Dimensions (in millimeters) of all modifications were:

 UniversalSedanHatchbackLiftback
Length4118426839264250
Width1700170017001700
Height1538150015001500
Trunk volume, l360/675520240/550435/750

 Regardless of the shape of the body, the distance between the axles of the car is 2476 millimeters. The front track is 1430 millimeters in front and 1414 millimeters in width. The dry weight of all modifications is 1160 kg. The maximum carrying capacity is 400 kilograms. The ground clearance of models with a manual gearbox is 180, and with a gun - 165 mm.

How does a car go?

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In its class of budget cars, Grant turned out to be quite dynamic. The machine, equipped with a manual gearbox, accelerates vividly, despite the small power unit (1,6 liters).

On the rough road, all assembly flaws are revealed. During the ride, the engine is noisy, clearly audible. The sound of torsion bars and rear seat belt anchorages is constantly heard from the trunk.

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Although the production of the new product started in August 2018, the engine, gearbox, transmission and body elements will still be finalized. But motorists were surprised by the automatic transmission.

Despite its budget, it turned out quite smooth. Speeds switch smoothly without jerking. And when you sharply press the accelerator pedal (kick-down mode), it quickly lowers the gear so that the car quickly picks up speed. This mode will be useful when overtaking, but you must always make an adjustment for the power of the motor. In the last gear, the speed is not so vibrant.

Technical specifications

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All cars have a restyled front-wheel drive version. They are equipped with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic. As a power unit, a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 1,6 liters is used.

In the line of engines there are three modifications of the internal combustion engine:

 87 hp98 hp106 hp
ТрансмиссияMechanical, 5 stepsAutomatic, 4 stepsMechanical, 5 steps
Torque, Nm. at rpm140 at 3800145 at 4000148 at 4200
Maximum power at rpm.510056005800

The suspension of all modifications is standard - front independent MacPherson strut, rear - semi-independent with a torsion beam.

The test on the track showed such dynamics (maximum speed / acceleration from 0 to 100km / h, sec.):

 UniversalSedanHatchbackLiftback
87 h.p. MT170/11,9170/11,6170/11,9171/11,8
98 h.p. AT176/13,1165/13,1176/13,1174/13,3
106 h.p. MT182/10,7180/10,5182/10,7183/10,6

The model received a brake system, which is used on VAZ-2112 cars. One of its shortcomings - the brake pedal lacks smoothness. The driver needs to get used to the moment when the pads begin to grab.

In winter, the automatic transmission engages overdrive only at a certain temperature of the transmission oil. Until this figure rises to +15, the car will go at second speed. And the fourth will turn on only when it reaches +60 degrees.

Salon

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The car interior is not distinguished by high technology. Everything is very simple in it: standard switches of the climate system, as well as heating of some elements of the car.

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The working panel is equipped with a head unit with the “hands-free” function. On the dashboard there is a tachometer, speedometer and a small screen, the data on which is displayed when switching the joystick under the steering wheel.

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The front seats are slightly convex. Because of this, the landing seems overpriced. The back row remained unchanged.

Fuel consumption

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Due to the small engine capacity, cars of the VAZ Lada Granta family remain in the category of vehicles of medium “gluttony”. However, compared with the pre-styling version, there is a slight increase in fuel consumption.

These are the consumption figures per 10 km. new items:

 1,6 87MT1,6 98AT1,6 106MT
City9,19,98,7
Track5,36,15,2
Mixed mode6,87,26,5

If the car engines were equipped with turbocharging, at an identical flow rate they would give out more power.

Cost of maintenance

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VAZ engineers recommend that you undergo scheduled maintenance of the main vehicle units annually or every 15 kilometers. To change the oil in engines with a manual transmission, 000 liters of semi-synthetics will be needed, and in analogs with an automatic transmission - 3,2 liters.

Estimated cost of maintenance work (in dollars):

Computer diagnostics19
Suspension and steering diagnostics19
Replacement: 
Engine oil16
Air filter6
Cabin Filter9
Fuel filter9
Gear oil23
Spark plugs9
Silencer25
SHRUS40
Brake pad (front / rear)20/45
Timing Belt250
  
Flushing injector80
Air conditioner refill49
Air conditioner diagnostics16

After buying a new car, the manufacturer requires the first maintenance after 3000 km. run. The list of works will include a scheduled check:

  • timing belt, generator drive;
  • running gear;
  • transmissions;
  • brake system;
  • diagnostics of electrical equipment.

The cost of repairing complex mechanisms is not regulated by specific amounts. Most service stations are repelled by the price of the hour rate - about $ 30.

Prices for the VAZ Lada Granta, restyled 2018

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The recommended price for the Lada Grants restyled version is from $ 12 for the basic configuration. The most common layouts contain:

 StandardComfortLuxury
Driver airbags+++
Front passenger airbag-++
Children castle+++
Auxiliary brake system+++
ABS+++
Electric power steering-++
Cruise control--+
On-board computer-++
Rims, inches141415
Power Windows (Front / Rear)- / -+/-+ / +
Heated front seats-++
Climate system-air conditioner+

Official representatives of the company charge from $ 20 for the top-end configuration. In addition to the above list, such a modification will be equipped with heated side mirrors, speed limiter and LED optics.

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