Grants Liftback tests are the most accurate demonstration of everything that is capable of this car. Reading descriptions of technical parameters will not provide nearly the same impressions that a personal check of all the car’s parameters brings.
Get behind the wheel new car It’s always exciting, so those details that need to be highlighted are noticed automatically. In any case, the test drive of Grants Liftback provided enough knowledge about the use of this car to be able to speak authoritatively about the work of the designers and highlight the strengths and weak sides auto.
Changes in appearance
A big test drive of Grants Liftback was simply necessary to start with an initial inspection of the car. And here you can clearly see the attention to detail and desire to correct mistakes. previous models designers reacted to the development of Grants.
Requires special attention rear end the car that has undergone the greatest number of modifications. When compared with the sedan, the teardrop-shaped headlights are placed on the edge stamping, but what looked aggressive and out of place in the design of the sedan, on the Grant Liftback it looks organic due to the overall streamlined shape of the Liftback.
Elements of interior decoration
The next stage of the Lada Liftback test drive was an inspection of the driver’s seat.
The seats have become much softer and more comfortable compared to the sedan. The padding material and cut of the chairs were also replaced.
The rear and lower seat segments are now positioned leather covering, which simplifies cleaning the car interior several times.
The luggage compartment, as one of the main elements for this model, is upholstered in durable plastic and is also equipped with vertical plastic panels with hooks on which bags or clothes are hung.
However, a test drive of Granta Liftback showed one untenable detail in the device luggage compartment. The tailgate is designed in such a way that the handles responsible for manual closing are located on the inside of the door. This method closing is quite impractical, since when closing it is necessary to apply force at the beginning of the downward movement of the door. From an ergonomic point of view, this detail is a blunder on the part of the designers.
Ride comfort
Once it's time to get behind the wheel, it's possible to appreciate the user's driving comfort. When drawing parallels with the sedan, the novelty of the suspension and its balance in combination with a new set of settings are clearly felt. The front suspension has an increased stiffness spring and an enlarged stabilizer.
The balance of the suspension ensures a comfortable ride even in off-road conditions, where a less rigid suspension would necessarily cause the car to sway from side to side when driving at speed. Irregularities on poor-quality and broken roads are also almost not felt, which is confirmed by repeated tests of the car.
Practicality of the car
New test drives of the Lada Granta Liftback showed how great the engineers' emphasis was on utility in utilitarian terms. Behind the trunk lid panel there is a recess in which the spare wheel.
Scoreboard trip computer shows data useful for long periods of use, e.g. temperature regime engine. Directed towards the same rear view through the fifth door of the car, the function of which is performed by the tailgate. Thanks to the enlarged window, the view becomes much wider, and at night the headlights will not dazzle so much.
Comparison of dynamics between automatic and manual transmissions
A test drive of the Lada Granta Liftback automatic showed slightly different results than driving a model with manual transmission transmission
When driving a model with automatic transmission, torsional rigidity of the body is noted. This allows the car to maintain its position relative to the road even with maximum skidding. Acceleration to 100 kilometers occurs in just 11 seconds.
On a model with a manual transmission, the increase in speed when switching between gears is clearly felt, and controllability when turning the steering wheel speed limit is at the optimal level.
Brake system
The test drive also allowed us to evaluate the features brake system. Even on the sedan one felt some smoothness and refinement compared to the Kalina.
The system designed to counteract blocking is controlled by a hydraulic modulator. Correct work The hydraulic modulator is completely tied to the operation of the electronics in the car.
The car's rear and front brakes are equipped with sensors that detect the speed at which the wheels rotate.
The working brake system of the Lada Granta Liftback consists of the following elements:
- two diagonal contours;
- hydraulic drive;
- vacuum booster;
- four-channel brake system;
- regulation of fluid pressure;
- disc type ventilation mechanism.
Safety indicators
The test drive of Liftback also forced us to study safety issues of this car by searching for information on all possible crash tests of the model. 
Testing according to ARCAP standards demonstrated the rapid deployment of the airbag, as well as the deformation of the external parts of the car in such a way that the driver suffered minimal damage in any case. Windshield burst outward, not inward, which signals the impossibility of injury from fragments.
conclusions
Summing up the test drive, the picture looks like this:
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The two-volume version in the Granta family was planned initially: the sedan was supposed to replace the “classic” family, while the liftback (that’s what they decided to call the five-door version) was addressed to those who had previously driven Samaras. The solution of the rear part of the body with a sloping rear door is beneficial for two reasons: on the one hand, there is no overlap with the hatchback from the Kalina line, on the other, the owners receive a fairly roomy body.
There were no casualties
Not forgetting about budget restrictions, engineers and designers still made many changes, turning three-volume body in two-volume. Original front bumper with black inserts made the car visually wider - a useful modification for a B-class representative with high ground clearance And high salon. The sedan will soon get the same detail, but with one exception: the Granta in the “Standard” configuration will retain the same unpainted bumper. Changed side mirrors. In the top-end configuration, they were equipped with double turn indicators, as has already been done on the Priora. Later, the same mirrors will appear on the three-volume vehicle.
The mirror housings have become sleeker and more aerodynamic. In top trim levels, turn signal repeaters are built into them
Against the background of a completely redesigned stern, not everyone will pay attention to the rear doors of the liftback. They are distinguished from those on the sedan by the window sill line raised by 12 mm and the upper edge lowered by 8 mm. The profile has become more dynamic, but the ceiling above the second-row passengers has dropped slightly. Looking ahead, I note that with a height of 186 cm, I did not feel any discomfort in the gallery.
The rear of the body is completely original, with the exception of the trunk floor, which was taken entirely from the sedan. During the work, there were various proposals, including the use of flashlights from the three-volume Granta. They approved another option and, in my opinion, they made the right decision. Unified optics would save pennies, because all the other elements were developed from scratch anyway. And it turned out quite harmoniously.
What is the trunk volume? If loaded “under the curtain” - 430 l. But the sedan is indicated as much as 480 liters! Does the liftback really have 50 liters less? No! The thing is that AvtoVAZ changed the measurement methodology: they estimated the capacity of the sedan trunk with balls, and in cargo compartment the liftback was laid in voluminous cubes. The second method gives a smaller result, but is more correct from a practical point of view. If you use one method, the difference will be approximately half as much. Don't forget that you can fold the rear seat, and then the luggage compartment capacity will increase to 760 liters - this is more than that of the Kalina station wagon (670 liters)!
Drive with little blood
It depends on the configuration of the liftback technical stuffing. The “Standard” version comes with suspension from previous generation"Kalina", "long" steering rack(such machines do not have an amplifier) and minimal sound insulation. In the “Norma”, which already has an EUR and a “short” rack, the front suspension has increased caster, and the sound insulation package has also been expanded. Finally, “Lux” can boast of stiffer suspensions and the most complete set of anti-noise. Therefore, two “Grants” in the test turned out to be very useful different configurations. There are no revelations on the Norma: the omnivorous chassis is combined with a retuned, but still far from ideal, electric booster. In addition, VAZ workers mentioned a new vacuum booster and most importantly brake cylinder. I also did not notice any global improvements in braking.
Impatiently, I change to “Lux” - and am not disappointed. Well, firstly, the presence of additional sound insulation is noticeable. Chassis tougher, but there is no discomfort. The car has become more pleasant and reliable to drive, having stopped dancing on bumps. The amplifier settings are the same, but there is no need to adjust the trajectory with an empty steering wheel. Plus there is less roll in corners. Although a couple of times I still remembered the car with regular suspension. True, this happened on very “dead” asphalt.
"Automatic" is getting cheaper
The main upcoming innovation is the combination of a Jatco automatic transmission with an 8-valve 87-horsepower engine. The approximate price of a car with such a power unit in the “Norma” configuration is no more than 370,000 rubles. By the end of the year top configurations will be equipped with side airbags and CityGuide navigation. Now the map will be on the central monitor, and only hints will remain on the instrument cluster display.
Bottom line
Victor Fomin, Chief Editor:− The author believes that the liftback turned out to be more harmonious in appearance than the sedan. I have a different opinion on this matter. But it most likely will not coincide with the point of view of the majority. And that is why the new product is quite capable of seizing the leadership from the sedan or at least occupying up to 50% of the total production volume of the entire Granta family.
We present to your attention a video review of the Lada Granta liftback. This is the most anticipated car on the market. Lada Granta Liftback is the car everyone was waiting for, it was supposed to be new era V automotive design AVTOVAZ.
What changed
The front part is slightly different from the standard Lada Granta sedan. The front bumper has changed, it has a different slot. The rear bumper has changed a bit.
Lada Granta Liftback has replaced the new generation Samar. The car is sleek and looks good from the side.
Part of the rear door has changed, the stamping of the wings has expanded, and the trunk seems to be wider. They claim that the rear has perfect aerodynamics and there is no need for a windshield wiper. In the simplest configuration it is not present. This is considered luxury. The lateral line is quite graceful. Due to the bevel, the height of the roof above our heads was reduced by 8 millimeters rear passengers. Flashlight navigation light, the insert for the number is different than that of the Grant Sedan.
The headlights don't fit, they could be rounded off.
Specifications
The engine capacity will start from 1.6 liters. This is the same lightweight piston engine that is installed on the Grant Sedan. Another engine option could be an engine like the Priora. IN maximum configuration will new motor at 106 Horse power. The automatic will only have a power unit like the Priora. Almost nothing new under the hood.
At maximum Lada configuration Granta Liftback - SAAB suspension, gas shock absorbers. The suspension will be energy-intensive. There will also be 15-inch wheels. There is sound insulation and sealing.
Salon
Lada Granta liftback— one of the most spacious VAZs, there is room above your head. True, the floor is laid out sloppily. The steering wheel is only adjustable for tilt. There is a new gear shift knob. Cable drive, very convenient. Five-speed gearbox transmission Power windows and heater, no radio.
It's not that bad. Quite modest and cheap.
Cut headrests to save material. There is little room for knees in the back; it is difficult to fit a person at point-blank range. Everything is fine, there is even enough space above the heads of the rear passengers. Surprisingly, the lower cushion of the seats is not so short; sitting is quite comfortable. There are fasteners for seat belts.
Trunk
Unfortunately, there is no trunk release button. It opens either from the interior with a button or with a key. From the point of view of ease of loading, it is huge, there is a shelf. It is cut quite well and the material is not bad. The screws were painted black, they no longer shine. The shelf is covered with fabric, the quality is as on Skoda Octavia. She even has clamps. She is also filming.
The trunk mat is covered with felt as a sound-proofing material. It rises and a niche with a full-fledged spare tire opens. The seats fold down, but the headrests need to be lowered before doing so. At the same time, move the front seats as far forward as possible.
The trunk is quite well made, the seals do not stick out anywhere, and there is no crooked cut anywhere. There is only one handle for closing, but it is not very convenient to use; you will have to hold on to the outside of the lid all the time.
The trunk size is 440 liters in the standard version, but if you fold the back row, the useful volume almost doubles.
Options
The buyer can choose from three configurations of the Lada Granta liftback:
- with an 87 hp engine. With. standard;
- with 87 or 106 hp liftback equipment Norma;
- from 106 l. With. "Lux" option.
The last two provide a choice of manual or automatic transmission. The engines meet European standards for environmental standards. The price for 2014 was from 344 thousand rubles (this is the most simple equipment) up to 511 thousand.
Video
You can watch several video reviews and test drives of the model below.
Granta Liftback test drive by Anton Vorotnikov:
Test drive Lada Granta liftback - Owner's opinion
Review of 2017 from Southerner
The other day we took a test drive in a Lada Granta liftback equipped with an AMT robot. Feedback and impressions are in today's material.
Granta in the liftback body immediately after its appearance caused mixed opinions. Some people didn't like its design, others didn't like it. Indeed, the rear of the car has changed significantly. Compared to the Grant sedan, the liftback looks a little more modern and fresh. In addition, in this body the car does not look as bulky as a sedan.
To be honest, in the modern AVTOVAZ line, this liftback looks very good. Unlike the sedan, many minor “sores” and childhood illnesses were improved on the liftback. For example, doors open and close with much less effort and noise, thanks to new closers. Hooks for attaching bags appeared in the trunk, plastic cables for securing the rear parcel shelf were replaced by elastic laces that do not burst in the cold, etc. The combination of these changes creates a more pleasant perception of the car.
The trunk volume of the Lada Granta liftback is a good 440 liters, and with folded rear seats reaches 760 liters. This is where the main advantage of the liftback body manifests itself - the large tailgate opens completely and ensures ease of loading and unloading.
The interior design is exactly the same as on the sedan - everything is simple and without frills, a regular interior budget car. Naturally, the interior also depends on the configuration - the base will not have a large LCD monitor and other goodies.
Under the hood of the test car there is a 106-horsepower 16-valve engine paired with an AMT robot. Behind this abbreviation lies an ordinary robotic box transmission, which is successfully used by many manufacturers. It's simple and cheap solution, popular in budget segment. "Robots" with one clutch were installed on some Peugeot models, Renault, Toyota, etc.
In the cabin, instead of a gearshift lever, an AMT selector is installed, and there is also no clutch pedal. The selector has a mode of neutral, forward, reverse, and also manual mode. Unlike a traditional automatic, the AMT does not have a “Parking” mode; the car must be left in neutral when parked or turned off while the gear is engaged. This is one of the disadvantages of the Lada Granta with AMT - in winter after washing the car, in order to avoid freezing of the pads, you will have to leave it with the gear engaged and without hand brake, which will not allow you to use the engine autostart.
Another disadvantage of AMT on the Lada Granta is maneuvering in a parking lot. The fact is that when the brake is released, the car does not start moving, like a classic automatic. In order for the car to move, you need to increase the speed of the gas pedal. Sometimes this causes jolts when maneuvering the front and in reverse in a parking lot - you need to get used to it.
Oh yes, the robot won’t go without warming up either - when you try to start in the winter immediately after starting the engine, the car does not react in any way to turning on the driving mode and pressing the gas. But a couple of minutes after launch - already please.
On the move, the Lada Granta behaves like typical car with a robot. Here you won’t be able to just drive and not think about anything, like in a car with a conventional automatic transmission. You need to understand that a robot is the same mechanics that is simply switched not by a person, but by electronics. Therefore, between switching there is a noticeable pause, and sometimes even a noticeable “peck”. However, there is a trick here too. After a while you begin to intuitively feel the moment of gear shifting. If you slightly release the gas pedal before doing this, the switching occurs very smoothly and quickly. Much better than many manual drivers switch.
Another nice feature is that if you press the gas to the floor, the robot in each gear allows the engine to spin up almost to the red zone of the tachometer, and then quickly switches to the next speed. There is also a mode manual switching: If you need to accelerate sharply, you can downshift manually. This is useful, for example, when overtaking on the highway.
In general, Granta and the robot have both disadvantages and advantages. But in terms of price, the robot will cost the buyer significantly less than classic machine gun. In principle, it’s a pretty good alternative for those who are tired of working with the clutch and gearshift lever, but don’t want to overpay for an automatic.
Buyers were puzzled by the question: Granta Liftback or Sedan. To finally make your choice before purchasing, we will consider each of the models in detail.
Comparative technical parameters Sedan and Liftback
The development of the Grant was caused by the need to move away from the outdated forms of the Samara, the clumsy hood and bumper. The models were given ergonomics, fluidity, athleticism, and fit.
The front part of both modifications is identical: radiator grille, hood cover, optics.
Front bumper with niches for installation fog lights, which gives harmony and functionality. In Liftback, the front and rear bumpers are painted in the main color of the car. There will never be a black polymer color like in the Grant Sedan again.
Turn repeaters are installed in budget versions: Norma, Standard in the wing body. In Lux and Premier repeaters are built into the side view mirrors.
The moldings in the Grant Sedan and Liftback are painted in the original body color. As many car owners have noticed, this gave the car a finished look.
The taillights are identical on both models. Standard mount Liftback's license plate was moved from rear bumper on the trunk lid. The innovation is positively assessed by the owners, since the flow of mud no longer splashes the room.
In Liftback, the body lines conditionally intersect. The falling line of the roof and the rising line of the windows looks harmonious.
The height of the roof in the Liftback decreased by 0.8 cm, but this did not in any way affect the comfort of passengers back row seats.
Trunk volume is 440 liters, unfolded 710 liters.
Thanks to improved aerodynamics, there is no need to install a windshield wiper on the Liftback model. Raindrops spread under the influence of air flow.
Installed on Liftback for the first time door locks new design, plastic door closers. There are no such innovations in the Sedan.
Body rigidity: The sedan is stronger, since its length is 360 mm shorter than that of the Lada Granta Liftback.
Interior
Why is the Granta Liftback better than the Granta Sedan in terms of interior: in many ways, the interior of both models is identical. The quality of the plastic is good, the gap at the joints is insignificant.
Deserves attention head unit type 2 - DIMM on the Liftback, in the Sedan form factor 1 - DIMM. IN standard equipment included:
- immobilizer;
- seat belt sensor;
- headlight hydrocorrector;
- sound notification of the presence of a key in the ignition switch.
The instrument panel now has a visor, now the sun's rays will not illuminate the readings on-board computer, tachometer, speedometer.
At the bottom of the central channel there are two cup holders, an ashtray, and a 12 V input for connecting third-party gadgets, charging smartphones and tablets.
The shape of the seats is identical, but the upholstery has become more pleasant to the touch, and there are inserts for air circulation.
Lever arm parking brake I finally got a molded handle, it looks more attractive, more powerful, and merges with the central channel.
The rear row of seats folds in a 60/40 ratio, regardless of modification. Which is convenient and practical when transporting oversized cargo.
IN luggage compartment Under the soundproofing layer there is a full-size spare wheel, a mechanical jack, and a wheel wrench. In the budget packages Norma and Standard are only additional. The difference is significant; purchasing a full-fledged wheel requires additional costs.
Engine
Compare modifications power units Lada Granta Sedan and Liftback are not advisable, since they are identical:
- oil shock absorbers;
- gas-filled.
What is the difference between shock absorbers: gas shock absorbers perform off-road somewhat better than oil shock absorbers. When it hits a hole, the car does not shake, the absorption is soft and as complete as possible.
Cost of models
| Name | Equipment | Cost, rub.) |
| Lada Granta Sedan | Standard | from 420000 |
| Classic | from 455000 | |
| Optima | from 480000 | |
| Comfort | from 500000 | |
| Luxe | from 530000 | |
| Prestige | from 570000 | |
| Lada Granta Liftback | Standard | from 436000 |
| Classic | from 470000 | |
| Optima | from 490000 | |
| Comfort | from 516000 | |
| Luxe | from 550000 | |
| Prestige | from 580000 | |
*prices are as of September 26, 2018.
The base price already includes payment for the service for activating ERA-GLONASS navigation in the amount of 1080 rubles.
Color spectrum
- white;
- black;
- red;
- blue;
- silver;
- golden brown;
- dark grey.
Other colors are 6,000 rubles more expensive.
