Lada Priora ... Reviews and its low price are the main factors contributing to the huge popularity of this sedan on Russian streets. After all, you can see this car almost at every step, despite its small age. How did he gain his popularity? Let's look at this.

Start of production

VAZ-2170 Priora was put into mass production in the spring of 2007. In 2008, a hatchback (model 2172) began to be produced on the assembly line.

Lada Priora: reviews about the similarity with the VAZ-2110

Many drivers don't think this car was designed from the ground up. This is stated not only by the reviews of the owners. Lada Priora in its design has some similarities with other VAZ models. In fact, the novelty is a copy of the legendary "ten" - VAZ-2110. But still, as the developers of the model themselves assure, the Priora was not a reconstructed or improved car of the old VAZ models. If you believe the numbers, then during the development of the 2170 model, more than 950 changes were made, which, in fact, is a direct proof of the authenticity of the novelty. In addition, more than two thousand parts in the car were absolutely unique and were not previously present on VAZ cars.

Build quality: what the reviews say

Lada Priora continues to improve in the production process - the quality of parts and assemblies is gradually improving. But the weak link of the model is its poor-quality assembly. However, practically all domestically produced cars need to be “finished to the mind”. So future buyers of the novelty should pay special attention to the fastening of spare parts and the presence of any fluids in the engine. Otherwise, your new car will not have time to reach the garage, as all the bolts and nuts will be unscrewed in it, and in the worst case, the engine will fall off (as the reviews of the owners of this car say). We can say that this is a purely male car that requires constant monitoring of all spare parts. Sometimes at the factory they completely forget what pre-sale preparation of a car is - under-inflated tires, bad door locks, a low oil level can be easily detected when buying. By the way, if there is very little oil in the engine, you can immediately go from the car dealership to the service station for an overhaul of the engine.

Lada Priora: reviews on cost and an alternative

So why, despite the poor build quality, can this car be seen on almost every street? Probably, only because of the low cost, Russian motorists began to actively purchase a Lada Priora car. Reviews speak about the excessive cheapness of the car. The price for a new car as standard is about 345 thousand rubles. This includes an eight-valve gasoline engine. The most expensive version with a sixteen-valve engine costs no more than 450 thousand rubles. Although for such a price you can buy a new Skoda Fabia in the basic version - in terms of its reliability it is much superior to the VAZ "miracle". In addition, for such a price, the Priora designers could improve the shape of the body, which is already very exposed to rust.

One of the most popular AvtoVAZ cars on the Russian market is the budget car LADA Priora. As is typical for all cars, Priora has undergone many improvements and changes since entering the market, but unfortunately, vulnerabilities remained. Therefore, below we will consider the weaknesses, illnesses and shortcomings of the domestic car Lada Priora. In this material, there will be no mention of the engine and gearbox, since there are cases of failure of individual elements of these units, but this is not a mass phenomenon.

Weaknesses LADA Priora

• Thermostat;
• Electric power steering;
• Electronics in general;
• CV joints and support bearings;
• Sensors;
• Ignition coil;
• Fuel pump fuse;
• Voltage regulator.

Now in more detail ...

The thermostat is one of the problem areas of the Lada Priora engine cooling system. Even before the required operating life of the thermostat, the thermostat valve may fail. Therefore, the most unpleasant thing is to constantly monitor the engine temperature indicator. The main reasons why the thermostat can fail are scale, dirt and corrosion. When buying, you need to ask the owner when was the last replacement of this element in the cooling system. And for the future, it is necessary to fill only high-quality coolant.

Electric power steering.

Before buying, you need to check the operation of the electric booster during a test run. In case of jerks or when turning, it becomes noticeably harder to steer, these are the most important signs of failure of the electric power steering. It is important to know that on most Priora cars, the malfunction may not be in the electric power steering itself, but in the contacts. Therefore, in the future, in the event of a similar problem, it is necessary to check and clean the contacts.

Electronics.

As in earlier releases of Priora, electronics to this day do not surprise the owners of these cars with their quality. First of all, the power windows can fail. Further, trouble can be brought by a heater fan, etc. It is important to remember that eliminating "jambs" in electronics is not such an expensive work, but in this case one thing causes irritation - this is the frequency of their manifestation.

CV joints and thrust bearings.

The problem with CV joints is known to all owners of these cars firsthand. Indeed, quite often the CV joints cause a lot of trouble, although the manufacturer is assured that the CV joints are made of durable materials. Therefore, we can conclude that this is a design flaw. When inspecting and checking a car before buying, you must also drive, listen and feel if there is a characteristic crunch when cornering or sharp acceleration. It is important to remember that often, even with the mileage of the warranty car, the CV joints failed in the region of 2000-5000 km. mileage.

With bearings, too, everything is clear. But in this case, I would like to say that this element is subjected to heavy loads and is the main working element of the upper support of the front shock absorber. But again, more wear-resistant bearings could be installed. A characteristic sign of failure of the "support" is knocking at the top of the rack when driving over bumps.

Sensors in particular for the engine.

Sensors are a really serious illness of the Lada Priora. Moreover, these elements can fail, regardless of the service life and mileage of the car and repeat periodically. Before buying a car, you need to know about this.

Voltage regulator.

The voltage regulator can be said not modified. There is no escape from this and you will have to put up with it, although some craftsmen are working on it themselves and the problem with the frequent discharge of the battery disappears. Therefore, before buying, you need to know about this and ask the seller if any work was done in this direction during the period of its operation of the Priora.

Fuel pump fuse.

Often on the Priore, the fuel pump fuse may fail. It is worth noting that this element is not an expensive thing, but it does cause problems. A sign of failure is a noticeable phenomenon for everyone - it's just that the car will not be possible to start.

Ignition coil.

Everyone knows such a thing as a troit engine - therefore, the ignition coil is probably out of order. The motor does not start to run at full capacity.

Like most domestic cars, the paintwork on the Priora is not famous for its quality. The front and rear wheel arches and the bottom of the front and rear doors are most susceptible to corrosion. When buying a car, you need to inquire whether the treatment was done by the previous owner with anti-corrosion mastic. Otherwise, it must be done after purchase.

The main disadvantages of the Lada Priora (VAZ-2170)

1. Very weak insulation;
2. Poor build quality inside ("crickets", etc.);
3. Uneven distribution of air flows among the driver when the stove is turned on on his feet;
4. Low resource of spare parts;
5. Little room for rear passengers.

Output.

In conclusion, we can say that according to the words of the majority of LADA Priora owners, this car is worth its money. Yes! There are individual elements that often fail, but their price is not cosmic. The most important thing when buying is to take a responsible approach to inspecting and checking the car for the absence of visible and invisible defects.

P.S: Write in the comments about the shortcomings and weaknesses of your car.

Weaknesses and disadvantages of Lada Priora (VAZ-2170) was last modified: October 19th, 2018 by Administrator

Lada Priora has been produced since 2007. This car is built on the basis of the LADA 110 model, which has been discontinued. The Priora appeared as a four-door, five-seater sedan. Now it is also available as a station wagon (5-door, 5-seater) and hatchback (5-door, 5-seater), in addition, there is a coupe version (3-door, 4-seater hatchback).

Pros of Priora

1. Reliable for a budget car. According to the reviews of the Priora owners, the main components of the car serve the declared period (in addition to complaints about the suspension struts), there may be non-critical malfunctions in a new car, but they are repaired under warranty.
2. Optimal equipment in its price range.
3. Cheap and easy maintenance and repair.
4. Good dynamics when overtaking, acceleration and speed for a budget car.
5. More modern exterior design than Lada Kalina. According to this parameter, "Priora" successfully competes with budget foreign counterparts.

Priora's problems

1. Compared to other Lada models (Granta and Kalina), the average price of Priora is higher. At the same time, this car still remains budgetary.
2. "Noisy" salon. During the ride, the interior panels clearly rattle, the noise intensity increases with the mileage, after a while there is a distinct creak of the doors. The problem of cabin noise is not solved by gluing plastic parts. "Minus" can be eliminated by carrying out complete vibration and noise isolation, changing the locks (the price of the service varies greatly from city to city).
3. Rigid suspension with "weak" struts. The Priora driver will feel all the small potholes on the road. The service life of the racks leaves much to be desired, they quickly start knocking.
4. Gearbox noise at high rpm.
5. Relatively poor visibility for the driver.

Lada Priora is a Russian car produced by JSC AvtoVAZ since 2007. The first models with a sedan body came off the assembly line, a year later the production of cars with a hatchback body began, a year later a modification appeared based on the VAZ-2110, but practically nothing reminds of the prototype, since more than 900 changes were made to the design. To date, cars are produced with 5 body modifications: a four-door sedan for 4 passengers and a driver, a three-door hatchback with only 4 seats, a five-door five-seat hatchback and a five-seat five-door station wagon.

Technical characteristics of the car Lada Priora sedan modification:

Overall dimensions of the body: length 435 cm, height 142 cm and width 168. The car is equipped with a spacious trunk for 400 liters. The volume of the tank is 43 liters. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in 11.6 seconds, while it is 183 km / h. The car is quite economical in terms of fuel consumption: about 5.4 liters of gasoline will be consumed for 100 km along the highway or highway, while driving in the city for the same distance, 9.8 liters will be consumed. On the combined cycle, the consumption is 7.2 liters. The curb weight of the vehicle indicated by the manufacturer is 1088 kg. Maximum weight with cargo and passengers - 1578 kg.

Reviews of the owners of Lada Priora:

Like many other cars, this car has a number of pros and cons. The advantages include the comfort of the cabin, which, in comparison with the "classic", has reached a completely different level. The control panel is quite convenient and informative, there is no need to stretch for half a meter to turn on the desired button or switch a new lever. Stylish design, smooth lines, beautiful shapes that are not inferior to European brands are liked by many Lada Priora owners.

Reviews indicate that this front-wheel drive car has good cross-country ability, the front wheels easily pull the car out even from snow-covered parking lots. Many people note that the Lada Priora is quite maneuverable and easy to control, quickly and accurately responds to steering turns.

What other advantages does the Lada Priora have? Reviews indicate that the car starts easily when the thermometer is 25-30 degrees below zero, which is important for the cold Russian climate. The stove works great - it gets warm in the cabin in just a few minutes, a spacious trunk. it is evaluated for a solid 4 according to a five-point system - the car "swallows" small bumps, large ones, and there are a lot of them on Russian roads, they are quite noticeable in the interior of the Lada Priora car.

Lada Priora is the flagship of AvtoVAZ. This car has appeared on the roads for a long time. During this time, car owners were able to assess its quality and characteristics, as well as determine the main weak spots Priors. And for those drivers who just want to get behind the wheel of a Lada Priora (VAZ 2170) or have started driving not so long ago, it will be useful to learn about all the major childhood illnesses and frequent car breakdowns in order to prevent their occurrence or know how to quickly fix a malfunction.

Engine

• There is a problem of fuel pressure violation and sensor malfunction.
• The engine often appears as a result of air leaks through the rubber plugs in the upper left corner of the engine (service holes).
• Problem .

Electrician

• Power windows, ignition coils and sensors fail.
• The standard alarm system breaks down quite often (it starts to work falsely, does not open or close the doors from the key fob).
• works for about a year (through a bad voltage regulator).

Transmission

• Sometimes the release bearing fails, an oil seal leak appears.
• Immediately you need to replace the oil in the mineral box with semi-synthetics in order to avoid noise in the box and the appearance of shavings.

Body

• Extraneous sounds quickly begin to appear (begins to rattle, gearshift knob cover, rear shelf, crickets in the front panel).
• Poor body build quality in general.

Undercarriage

• Smudges appear on the shock absorbers.
• CV joints and support bearings quickly fail.