Lada Granta liftback ground clearance

Ground clearance of Lada Granta sedan

The clearance of my Granta is 160 mm, and this is on 13th tires, on 14th it will be even higher

The factory data that AvtoVAZ indicates on its website states that the ground clearance of the Lada Grant in a sedan body is equal to:

Comparison with competitors

Kia Rio in the previous body (left) and Lada Granta (right)

Let's compare this figure with the main closest competitors in the price range: Renault Logan, Renault Sandero, Lada Priora, Lada Kalina, Kia Rio, Hyundai Solaris.

It should be remembered that foreign car manufacturers are cunning and measure ground clearance on an empty car, while AvtoVAZ indicates data when fully loaded. The clearance of the front bumper of an “empty” Lada Grant will be 175mm.

Ground clearance measurements from Za Rulem magazine

Ground clearance of the Lada Grant in comparison with competitors according to the magazine “Behind the Wheel”

Features of the Lada Granta ground clearance

Considering the size of the model's ground clearance, the Lada Granta is excellent for driving in the city area. The problem of poor road surface will only partially affect travel conditions.

In particular, the suspension stiffness is enough to cope with small potholes or pits. Volume protrusions on the road will be felt minimally. That is why the Lada Granta's ground clearance is excellent for driving on country roads.

Owners should pay special attention to driving on snowy roads. The problem is that with high snow cover, the Lada Granta can get stuck on the highway.

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In winter, it is recommended to choose a route on which there is a minimum chance that the car will slip and eventually just get stuck. Also, do not forget about equipping your vehicle with good winter tires that provide maximum traction even on icy roads.

The Grant should not be used as a full-fledged SUV: the ground clearance is not enough to pass through washed-out land areas. There is also a high probability of the car getting stuck in mud or sticky soil. There is not enough clearance for high-speed driving in the city or on the highway.

The possibility of damage to the body increases when struck by stones flying off the road, since the ground clearance of the Grant is not designed for fast races. In addition, the power characteristics themselves do not allow one to gain really high speed.

The convenience of driving along the chosen route will be influenced to some extent by the vehicle load. Naturally, the volume of transported cargo does not affect the ground clearance, but an increase in the weight of the vehicle affects the quality of acceleration and speed gain. And when transporting luggage, more than the calculated volume can even negatively affect handling and increase braking distance.

Such actions are unacceptable, since they directly affect the safety of both the driver and passengers. The vehicle must be operated in full compliance with the specified rules and recommendations.

Operation in the city and beyond

Based on my operating experience, I will say that the ground clearance of 16 cm is more than enough for the Lada Granta.

My house has a separate parking lot, which is difficult to get into. For example, one of my previous cars, Ford Focus 2 pre-styling, climbed this obstacle with great difficulty.

Comparison of Granta's ground clearance with the Ford Kuga crossover

Also, in terms of ground clearance, the Granta has one advantage - it is a B-class, which means it is smaller in size than its main competitors. We save on comfort, but get a plus in cross-country ability.

Going to the dacha, fishing (not too much in the bush), in the private sector, to the village - all this is within the capabilities of our hard worker Grant.

Ground clearance of Lada Granta on tires 205/50 R15

• from the ground to the edge of the front bumper - 225mm;
• from the ground to the very bottom (protruding part of the pallet) - 185 mm;
• to the edge of the welded threshold at the front wheel - 220 mm;
• also at the rear - 220;
• to the edge of the rear bumper - approximately 370 mm;
• to the lowest point between the rear wheels (beams) - 240 mm.

Measuring rear clearance (recess for spare wheel)

Photo on 17th radius wheels

Lada Granta on 17th radius wheels

Features of body changes Lada Granta liftback

In addition to changing the external parts, a serious set of measures was carried out to improve the rigidity of the body structure, since structurally the car does not have a cross member on the rear pillars. Additional reinforcements have been added to the design in the form of braces and braces, which can be seen in the trunk. The thickness of the middle side members increased, reaching 1.8 mm instead of 1.5 mm, and a floor sheet 1.2 mm thick was also installed. As a result, the car became stiffer compared to the hatchback, and this made it possible to work on the ground clearance. Rigidity made it possible to raise the car higher without significant losses in handling and stability. Such changes in VAZ tests gave better results when driving on cobblestones, paving stones and other poorly adapted roads.

VAZ has improved the front bumper, which does not catch curbs or the edges of potholes on the road and looks organic and modern. A pleasant detail can rightly be considered new mirrors with built-in turn indicators, which have undergone a number of design changes and no longer make noise at high speeds. In addition to impressive ground clearance and good cross-country ability, the new VAZ received an ideal shape for the transition of the roof line to the trunk, combined with a window sill line ascending to the stern. Such decisions are aimed at the aesthetic beauty of the car, which is designed to sharpen the interest of car enthusiasts in the new brainchild of VAZ.

If you touch on the interior of the Grant, you shouldn’t look for cardinal differences from the base. This is caused by the unification of models and, as a result, a reduction in the cost of the vehicle. The interior has the same inexpensive plastic, a multimedia complex, standard and not very convenient cup holders, a “sweeping” gear selector for a manual transmission, and a unique driver’s position.

There is no power unit temperature indicator, and the view of the rear window at the bottom is slightly limited. Although the Lada Granta liftback has enough advantages, many of them are borrowed from the sedan, but the larger and more convenient trunk, together with the increased ground clearance, sets it apart from its older brother.

Increased ground clearance

We have already talked in detail about increasing the ground clearance in the material: “we are increasing the ground clearance on the Lada Granta, how much higher?”

There are ways to increase ground clearance. The most important of them:

1. wide profile tires

   One of the most optimal tire sizes for Grant is 185/60 R15

2. use of spacers (in the 90s they were called houses)

   The ground clearance of the Lada Granta is 20 cm at the lowest point of the body after installing the rear spacers

3. Using a special Cross-suspension (lifted).

Read more about ways to increase ground clearance on the Lada Granta in this article.

General characteristics of Granta's ground clearance

The Grant ground clearance for cars of the Standard and Norm trim levels is 16 cm. For more advanced Luxury models, the size is 14 cm. The difference is ensured by changing the type of suspension in the latter.

– Soft and precise cornering.

– Reduced exposure to air currents in open areas.

– Improved traction and more comfortable handling.

– Improving the speed indicators of transport (acceleration, acceleration).

True, although insignificant, the decrease in ground clearance affects the ability to drive on low-quality roads and snow-covered roads. Therefore, when driving the Luxury version, it is important to take into account such factors, otherwise careless driving can lead to damage to the underbody of the car. And as a result, the need for its diagnosis and repair.

Lada Granta: ground clearance

Most well-known car companies produce sports versions of some of their models. The domestic auto industry also pleases with its modifications. In particular, VAZ cars. In the article we will clearly consider such a model as the Lada Granta, technical characteristics. ground clearance and its appearance.

Fortunately for lovers of domestic cars, the production of a sports modification of one of the VAZ cars has recently started. We will talk about the Lada Granta Sport. Note that the assembly of the Grant Sport itself is carried out at a company called Sports Car Management (hereinafter referred to as SCA). The company is exclusively engaged in assembly; VAZ sends there only bare Grant bodies.

The assembly of the machine is largely done by hand. But, as you know, handmade work is most valued and the cost of such cars is much higher (the most striking examples are representatives of Bugatti and Lamborghini assembled by hand).

External review of Lada Granta Sport

Comparing the sports version of the Granta, we immediately note the enlarged wheels (the diameter of the rims is 16 inches), shod with Yokohama tires (this is the company chosen by USA representatives). Granta Sport tire size is 195/50 R16. Behind the rear wheel discs you can see the brake discs (rear – 135 mm in diameter, front – 200 mm). The regular model has drum brakes.

The distinctive new fiberglass bumpers feature an updated shape. External differences from the regular Granta model include a new spoiler, sills, and lower trim made of unpainted plastic.

Ground clearance Grants

For many car enthusiasts, the answer to the question of what ground clearance the Lada Grant has is important. The ground clearance of the Grant Sport is reduced by 20 mm, which is different from the standard model. Let's take a closer look at the car's ground clearance.

The Lada Granta sport ground clearance is 140 mm. The driver of the sports version of the Grant, unlike others, feels and sees the road better. And as you can see at first glance, the difference between the ground clearances is insignificant, but if you take for comparison the same Lada Granta liftback, the ground clearance of which is 185 mm, then you can already notice the differences with the naked eye.

Having these parameters, the car we are considering is more stable on the road, especially when turning. The short-travel suspension prevents the car from swaying, and Grant's low ground clearance creates downforce that will prevent the car from getting off the ground.

But, as elsewhere, in addition to obvious advantages, there are also disadvantages, especially if we take into account our conditions. Despite all the advantages of the Granta's ground clearance, it is problematic to get out into nature, into the forest; passing through speed bumps will cause difficulties.

Car interior

Inside the Granta Sport, the new seats immediately catch your eye. When creating them, a standard grant frame with a modified form is used. There is a red thread on the steering wheel, handbrake and gearbox. The upholstery is made of leatherette. As practice shows, in car showrooms, high-quality leather retains its appearance longer than real leather.

The center console is represented by a touch screen, the diagonal of the monitor is 7 inches. Below it is the air conditioning control panel. The front windows roll down automatically. The rear ones, in turn, do not have electric drives.

The safety of the car will be ensured by a pair of airbags. The front seat belts on the Granta Sport are height-adjustable, so a person of any height can adjust the seat belt to their anthropometric data. The windshield and rear windows are heated.

Technical characteristics of Lada Granta Sport

Much has already been said about the appearance of the car, the ground clearance of the Lada Granta, and the internal equipment, but the technical component will remain the most important. Here, in the modification of the standard model, the engine stands apart.

The main difference of the engine is a special sports camshaft (the height of the installed cam is 95mm). The output power will be 120 horsepower, torque – 156 N.M.

The new cable-driven gearbox is much better at shifting gears than the previously installed gearboxes in front-wheel drive VAZ models.

Within nine and a half seconds the car accelerates to one hundred kilometers. The maximum speed is 197 km/h. The steering wheel began to make 2.8, not 3.1 turns from lock to lock.

In addition to the reduced ground clearance of the Lada Granta by 20 mm, the rear track is wider than that of the regular Lada Granta by the same 20 mm. The wheelbase is also longer than the standard one and increased by 14 mm.

Thus, having considered the ground clearance of the sports Grant model, its advantages and disadvantages, technical characteristics, exterior and interior, we can say with confidence that this car will appeal to fans of the domestic automotive industry.

Lada Granta Liftback, 1st generation (2018) - technical specifications

The technical characteristics of the Lada Granta Liftback car are indicated according to the manufacturer. The table shows the main parameters: dimensions, engines, gearboxes, drive type, fuel consumption, dynamic characteristics, etc. Please check with official dealers for additional technical information.

Ground clearance (clearance) of a Lada Granta Liftback car is the minimum distance between the supporting surface and the lowest point of the car, for example, engine protection. Ground clearance may vary depending on the modification and configuration of the vehicle.

Lada Granta liftback technical characteristics, which we will look at in more detail today, is a modification of the budget sedan Lada Granta sedan. In turn, these cars are built on the Lada Kalina platform, hence the common engines, suspension, transmission, and wheelbase. Of course, all components and assemblies have some features, more on that later. So, the Lada Granta liftback or VAZ-2191 entered the assembly line in Izhevsk in the spring of 2014. Unlike the sedan, the liftback has original rear doors, its own bumpers, and a 5th door, which, according to reviews from car buyers, makes the car more practical. However, due to the design of the rear body, visibility through the interior rearview mirror is very limited.