Reviews from Lada Granta liftback owners, disadvantages

Lada Granta liftback “norm”, this is the middle configuration between the basic “standard” and the top-end “luxury”. Today we will tell you what is included in the Lada Granta Liftback norma package. What power units does the manufacturer offer in this version, and of course a complete list of all options.

As for the transmission and power units, the Granta liftback “norm” has front-wheel drive and only one transmission option, a 5-speed manual. But you can choose the engine. The gasoline 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters has two versions with 8 (87 hp) and 16 valves (106 hp). Naturally, the 16 valve engine is more powerful, more economical and more dynamic. But of course, the equipment with this engine is more expensive. The characteristics of this engine are slightly lower.

Working volume – 1,596 cm3
Power hp/kW – 106/78 at 5800 rpm
Torque – 148 Nm at 4000 rpm
Maximum speed – 177 kilometers per hour
Acceleration to the first hundred – 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 6.7 liters

Characteristics of the 8-valve Lada Granta liftback standard below.

Working volume – 1,596 cm3
Power hp/kW – 87/64 at 5100 rpm
Torque – 140 Nm at 3800 rpm
Maximum speed – 166 kilometers per hour
Acceleration to the first hundred – 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 7.0 liters

Externally, the Granta liftback norm is distinguished by the presence of door moldings, 14-inch steel wheels, and black door frames. By the way, the side mirror housings are not painted in body color in this configuration. The mirrors themselves are not heated or electrically adjustable.

The interior equipment includes front power windows, a cabin filter, and audio preparation. However, with an engine of 106 horses there is not just audio preparation, but a multimedia system with a color monitor in the center console. The rear seat is separate, that is, it folds in parts.

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The restyled “B” class model was introduced back in March 2014. Then, long before the official presentation, the Internet was flooded with spy photos of this car and everyone became aware of the improvements made, and it was announced what was new. In particular, the majority of potential consumers were interested in the Norma package. Two months later, AvtoVAZ began assembly in Izhevsk.

Now the Lada Granta liftback already has a reputation as a convenient and practical car. To increase the demand for this vehicle, the company has created a liftback version, which combines such positive aspects as low cost and good build quality. We’ll find out what went into it a little later.

Lada Granta: disadvantages and weaknesses

The main disadvantages of the Lada Granta

A car is bought for many years, and maybe for life. Therefore, drivers are very careful when choosing a car. Most often, the buyer examines literally every screw of the chosen car. Lada Granta is a relatively inexpensive project of the domestic automobile industry. The creators took into account many of the mistakes of the previous series and tried to make the device as good as possible. But still, the Lada Granta has some disadvantages, and it is better to find out about them before purchasing.

Disadvantages of automatic transmission and lighting

An automatic transmission is the main option for many drivers. Most products of the Russian automobile industry, until recently, were equipped exclusively with mechanics. On the new Lada, an automatic transmission was still added. But this turned out to be more of a minus than a plus. The gearshift lever is covered in plastic, which can make a terrible squeak. This, of course, is not fatal, but some inconvenience will be felt.

The main problem with the gearbox is the speed designation. The letters are simply pasted onto the box. There are no LEDs near them. Therefore, it will be very difficult to see in the dark. There is also no backlighting of the symbols themselves. It is extremely difficult to find out which gear is engaged.

You can, of course, look at the on-board computer, but the letters there are very small. Therefore, people with vision problems should not travel without glasses. There are three bright light bulbs in the car: front, rear (not in all trim levels), and in the trunk. They can be turned on using the corresponding button on the panel, or they will turn on automatically based on a sensor signal. But the catch is that the sensor is installed only on the driver's door.

And this despite the fact that in most previous versions of the Lada there was no such problem! In the dark, it will be very inconvenient for the passenger to get into the car. The driver will need to manually turn on the lamps each time. There is a sensor in the trunk. But there is one interesting feature: the light bulb only works when the lights are on. The lack of sensors leads to significant complications in the future.

The Lada Granta liftback is not equipped with a modern alarm system as standard. But adding it to the car after purchase is also very problematic. Most alarm systems require an anti-theft setting to open any door. And since there are no sensors, this is impossible to do. You will have to install them separately, which will lead to additional costs.

Disadvantages of cladding

The eternal problem of the Lada family did not spare Grant either. The casing is made of plastic. And it creaks terribly during use. This happens mainly due to incorrect installation. The professionalism of the workers is reflected here, so the quality may be different for each individual car. Most often the ceiling creaks. You can also fix this manually.

But over time, the problem will appear again, and then you will have to spend money. Therefore, the only way to minimize future costs is to simply choose a specific car with a normal headliner. But, in addition to it, there is also door trim and panels. So while driving on domestic roads you will not be able to avoid unnecessary noise. Separately, it is worth highlighting the handles. Many Lada Granta liftback drivers change them earlier than the first tires.

The handles are made of such unstable material that it only takes one strong pull for cracks to appear. On all assembly classes, except luxury, there is no painting of the handles. Therefore, after some time they can become unusable even without physical damage. The internal door fastenings do not withstand heavy loads. But if you're careful enough, they can last you a long time.

Dashboard

The on-board computer was an unexpected innovation for the Lada Granta liftback. But you can hardly enjoy a standard gadget. The main problem is the delay of processes. Fuel consumption is shown slowly. And without timely display of this parameter on the screen, the need for an on-board vehicle practically disappears. A fairly important characteristic of the on-board computer, and the instrument panel in general, is readability.

The creators of Granta coped with this task with two points out of five. Even with normal vision, the letters are barely visible. The gear engaged symbol is so small that it could not have been added. And in the dark you can only make out the speedometer. Over time, the backlight begins to dim. Therefore, the question of purchasing a new on-board vehicle is only a matter of time.

So, the main disadvantages of the Lada Grant: trim, on-board computer, automatic transmission. The list is far from complete. Most problems arise due to the specifics of the domestic automobile industry. The quality of each specific car may vary depending on the professionalism of the assembler. Therefore, you should approach the choice of car very seriously. But the main thing is to remember that nothing ideal exists. Even in the most expensive vehicle, if desired, you can find weak points.

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Lada Granta liftback configurations

Today AvtoVAZ offers this car in three trim levels, each of which has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The “Standard” version is the simplest and most affordable option. There are no unique features or options, so this configuration is considered the simplest and cheapest.

Upon closer examination, one can highlight the positive aspects of this car. For the driver of the Lada Granta liftback there is an airbag, three-point belts are installed on all seats, and the steering wheel is tilt adjustable. In turn, the central panel does not have an abundance of buttons, but there are air conditioning controls here. Unfortunately, this car has nothing more to boast about.

In the Norma configuration, differences from the previous version are immediately visible. This is noticeable not so much on the outside as in the cabin. What's included? The front doors received electric windows, engineers modified the gearbox and equipped it with a cable drive. Just like the previous version, the car has an airbag for the driver. The rear sofa has been modified and is divided into two seats with an intermediate insert. The car also has an immobilizer.

The “Prestige” version of the Lada Granta liftback stands out significantly among other models due to the large number of installed options. The latest luxury trim can be divided into two options. Of these, a car with factory index 0 has airbags for the driver and front passengers, ABS and BAS systems, electric windows in the front and rear doors, a climate control system, improved cabin sound insulation and a multimedia system. This model received a power plant with a volume of 1600 cubic centimeters, paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

The second option in this category is known under the index 12912-42-710. It is considered even more advanced and, accordingly, has a higher cost. The car received a sixteen-valve gasoline engine with a capacity of 98 horsepower, paired with an automatic gearbox. Also, the modified luxury version was equipped with parking sensors, an innovative and useful exchange rate stabilization system, heated front seats, as well as rain and light sensors.

In the range between despair and hope. Test drive of the Lada Granta liftback

— If you look at three-quarters from the rear, it’s almost a coupe-crossover a la BMW X6!

- Yeah, and if you listen to the howl of the gearbox, then this is an old Moskvich...

It was 2014, I had just started working at the Autobusiness newspaper, and during one of my first tests I came across a Lada Kalina with an automatic transmission. I was still surprised then: how much progress had come, how good the Lada Kalina II had become! Because against the background of Kalina I it really was a berry. But!

In 2019, I sit in, essentially, a restyled version of that car and don’t understand what AvtoVAZ has been doing these four years. Against the background of the same Kalina, no fundamental difference in the sensations of the car is noticeable. Yes, the booklet says that many of the body panels were redesigned, the washer nozzles were removed from the hood and moved to the windshield frame trim. A new design has appeared, imagine, rims and hubcaps. Now there are rear parking sensors, a “powerful” air conditioner, a heated windshield, a light sensor, a rain sensor and seat height adjustment. But the feeling is still the same - they didn’t push it, they didn’t finish it, it could have been better.

You get behind the wheel and the “jokes” immediately begin. The ignition key has buttons for opening and closing the central locking and opening the trunk. Moreover, to open the latter, you do not need to press the button for a couple of seconds - the lock is activated immediately after pressing. You sit down, turn the key in the ignition - and at the same time you accidentally open the trunk by touching the button with your finger. You get out, close the trunk, and get back in. You wonder: what was that all about?

The howl of the transmission has not gone away, the sounds of an old Soviet car take you back to childhood. Nostalgia is great, but it's 2020, sorry. The booklet says that the gearbox shifting speed has been improved and noise has been reduced, but the latter is somehow not noticeable. If the Jatco automatic version does not have this howl, then the manual version does, and this greatly spoils the impression of the car. In the first two gears, when you let off the gas, you really feel like you’re in an old Moskvich.

The carpets remained the same as in that Kalina - nothing has changed. They lie crookedly, clearly not from this car.

And in general, everything is somehow not particularly neat - look through the gallery. The assembly is not the best, there are uncovered bolts everywhere...

We joked that the car was probably not a Russian assembly, but a Lithuanian one, welded from two halves at the factory. This is not true, of course, but the joint on the threshold looks funny.

There are four welding points on the right side of the trunk opening, and five on the left side. And they are all located differently. The robot in production was probably drunk. But the left wing is welded stronger than the right, which inspires confidence in the left side of the car.

Version of Lada Granta "Norma"

The “golden mean” combines convenience and practicality, which goes well with low cost. The exterior of the car in the Norma configuration with index 0 has not received significant modifications. What's included? You can only notice that the rear dimensions have increased slightly, and the ground clearance is now 160 millimeters. In the rear there is a huge luggage compartment, so the Lada Granta liftback is suitable not only for moving around the city, but also for trips to nature or to the country. Looking at this car, you want to look inside, because that’s where all the improvements and innovations are hidden, everything that was included, created by AvtoVAZ engineers.

The interior style of the Norma package can be called something new, but at the same time there are changes in the interior that are immediately noticeable. What went into the interior? Unlike the simplest “Standard” configuration, the front panel has a combination of an on-board computer and instruments showing the time, outside temperature and much more.

If we take into account the quality of the interior finishing of the Lada Granta liftback, then the domestic manufacturer has not yet reached the level of its foreign analogues, but progress is still noticeable. For example, the designers of the Norma package used higher quality plastic for the dashboard and door inserts, as well as new wear-resistant fabric for the seat trim, which was supplemented with decorative stitching. All air ducts and door handles received a silver trim.

From the outside, the Lada Granta liftback car seems spacious, but, unfortunately, it is not so. For a tall person, the cabin will be a little cramped. A person of average build can comfortably fit behind the wheel of this car, because the steering wheel can only be adjusted by tilt height. As for the passengers sitting in the back, it all depends on the people in the front seats. If the driver and front passenger are around 1.90 m tall, then there is practically no free space left behind. Otherwise there will be enough legroom.

Interior of Granta: minimalism with taste

Granta's salon is radically different from the salon of her brothers. The front panel is more similar to the panel in foreign cars than domestic cars. The instrument panel is equipped with a large screen on which the on-board computer indicators are displayed.

The gearshift lever has also changed - its futuristic style will surely appeal to most car enthusiasts. The Granta seats are completely original, there are no such cars in any VAZ. Granta is distinguished by a large number of additional compartments and shelves for useful little things.

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The improved torpedo does not creak while driving, like many VAZ models, because it is made of a monolith. The front seats are equipped with headrests, but the rear ones are not. There is a lot of space inside the car - for five adults.

Main technical characteristics

Equipment Standard of the popular Lada Granta liftback car received a four-cylinder petrol power unit with a volume of 1600 cubic centimeters and a power of 87 horsepower. The Lada Granta liftback is equipped with a manual gearbox with cable drive. Acceleration dynamics are 12.5 seconds from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour. This performance is achieved thanks to the reduced weight of the car and a higher power engine compared to its predecessor.

As for the consumption of the Lada Granta liftback, in the urban cycle the car’s engine - Norma configuration - consumes about 9.3 liters. On the highway the car spends 6.1-6.3 liters, and in the combined cycle – 7.4. In general, in terms of technical components, this car is very good. For the amount of 346 thousand rubles, it is almost impossible to find a new car of another brand with a similar configuration. You can only buy a well-equipped car for that kind of money second-hand.

Who is this car suitable for?

Lada Granta liftback is perfect for young people as a first vehicle. This decision was made due to the fact that the car has a stylish appearance and is unpretentious in maintenance. The cost of parts is low, and their replacement in case of breakdown is very simple. In addition, this car is practical and consumes a small amount of fuel. Granta is also suitable for a young family, as it is versatile, its low cost will not hit the budget, and in return the car will make life much easier.

Granta Liftback: what are the differences between “Standard” and “Norm”?

Price categories for modifications vary slightly. True, the standard equipment is richer and allows you to move comfortably and completely safely around the city, outside populated areas.

The standard model includes a petrol 8-valve engine with an output of 87 hp. It is complemented by a 5-speed manual transmission, which works great at any time of the year.

Normally, two types of engines are installed: 8 and 16 valves. The car's power is 87 hp. and 106 hp The fuel consumption itself is 7.3 liters in mixed mode for normal, standard and luxury. The ground clearance for all three modifications is 16 cm. This figure is quite enough for comfortable driving on country roads.

Granta Liftback “Lux”: modification equipment

The cost of the luxury model is slightly higher than the previously described configurations. But at the same time, the owner receives a car equipped for the most convenient operation. Important additions allowed all domestic buyers to receive not just a stylish, but also a practical car. Among the most useful equipment of the luxury version it should be noted:

1. Heated mirrors.

2. Electric lifts for all windows.

3. High-quality multimedia system.

4. Portable ashtray, container for glasses.

5. Convenient and easy-to-use climate control.

All of the above equipment is complemented by external elements that distinguish it from an expensive package. The reinforced suspension is great for driving on rough roads with minimal damage to the car. The car is equipped with a 106 hp engine.

But buyers can also purchase vehicles with a 98 hp power unit. and automatic transmission. Therefore, it is perfect for novice drivers who find it difficult to understand the operation of a manual transmission.

In addition, the luxury version of the Lada Granta Liftback is sold with 15-inch wheels and one full-size spare wheel. The solid appearance of the car is emphasized by the numerous colors of the body. You can select them right at the time of purchase. The expanded color range allows the buyer to purchase a model that matches his ideas about a stylish and attractive car.

For an additional fee, the future owner will be able to receive some of the modern equipment systems. In particular, ESC and parking sensors systems can be installed on the car. They will increase both driving safety and ease of operation.

A good implementation would be a unit that automatically turns on the headlights at different times of the day and under different driving conditions. A built-in rain sensor will also improve vehicle performance.

The price indicators of the modifications, taking into account the installed equipment, differ slightly. For example, the basic package can be purchased for 320 thousand rubles (approximately 6.5 thousand dollars). The “Norma” modification is sold in showrooms for 350,000 rubles (7 thousand dollars).

Granta Liftback Suite costs from 420,000 rubles (approximately 8.5 thousand dollars). Therefore, when focusing on equipment and prices, future owners should take into account the cost discrepancy and the opportunity to purchase affordable transport with advanced equipment.

Lada Granta liftback standard Interesting facts about the car, personal experience, price, pros and cons.

Lada Granta liftback standard

First breakdowns of Lada Granta

Quite a few drivers preferred this budget sedan, which attracted attention due to its cheap price. Precisely from the first kilometers of the run you will not have any troubles, but after about 1000 km you will experience the first breakdowns. Having studied various forums, review sites and autoblogs, we were able to find out the weak points and the problems that Lada Granta owners needed to face.

The article talks about the Lada Granta Liftback Standard, compiled from the opinions and experiences of car owners.

The designers have already corrected the bulk of the diseases, and you are unlikely to encounter them if you purchase this model after 2013, but they still exist and can happen on used cars of the first batches.

Electrics

On the first VAZ 2190 cars, the ECU floods (via the wiring harness). To avoid this disease, it is necessary to frequently clean the drainage holes under the hood and wrap the harnesses with electrical tape). In the future, the plant solved the problem.
One of the most common troubles in the first Grants is a breakdown of the generator (generator bearings or its belt).

Salon

The gear lever cover cracks and comes out from under the knob.
Fragile seat adjustment handle.
Quite often, the airbag malfunction lamp is an eyesore. The problem could be sensors in the belts, airbag control unit, or wiring.

Headlights

The taillights are sweating.
The taillights are open and have large holes on the side of the lamps. and in the future, all the dirt from the trunk will be in the headlights.
Unreliable fastening of headlight covers.

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Body

The paint on the top of the door soon wears off and rusts through improperly hung doors.
Quite often the door lock needs to be adjusted.
The most common disease of Grants is rust in the doors under the factory sound insulation, and corrosion also soon appears on the door opening limiters.

Chassis

Knock in the front pillar (a feature of Saaz struts).
The front suspension linkage extension bracket may burst.

Braking system

Bad, low-quality brake pads (squeak, squeal and wear out the brake disc). It is recommended to immediately replace the pads with high-quality ones after purchase.
Unsuccessful fastening of the handbrake cable.

Cooling

The thermostat may fail (this problem applies to the first models before 2012).

Box

Howl in the gearbox, stiff movement of the gearbox when cold, freezing of the handle in the cold. To fix the problem, it is advised to replace the oil in the box with synthetic 75w90.

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