Lada Priora 2 2021 luxury (Lada Priora) video review and test drive

Configurations and prices of Lada Priora 2021

In 2021, a sedan in the “Standard” configuration with a 1.6-liter engine (87 hp) and a 5-speed manual transmission will cost 399,900 rubles, a luxury trim with a 1.6 liter (106 hp) and a 5-speed manual transmission. Manual transmission is available for 499,900 rubles.

The standard equipment of the cars includes daytime running lights, driver's airbag, fabric upholstery, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, anti-theft alarm with remote control, audio preparation, climate system, electric power steering, electric windows of the front doors, electric drive and heated exterior mirrors, tilt-adjustable steering column, power trunk lid lock with remote control and control from the cabin, full-size stamped spare tire and 14-inch stamped wheels.

Prices LADA Priora 2021 sedan:

Top-end configurations are complemented by an anti-lock braking system with emergency braking assist (ABS+BAS), a front passenger airbag, an automatic low-beam headlight system, a heated windshield, front seat belt pretensioners, rear power windows, a safe parking system, fog lights, a windshield wiper control system with a rain sensor, heated front seats, cruise control, a multimedia system and more.

With the release of the first Lada Priora model, domestic car enthusiasts are expecting its next modification. Despite AvtoVAZ’s obvious bias towards the Lada Granta, the Lada Priora still remains one of the most popular cars on the Russian car market.

conclusions

In principle, the car is worth its price, drives well, and consumes little fuel. But it needs to be improved so that the box does not hum, the doors close and open normally, we need to make wheels that match the size of the body. For the money, this is the most equipped car. And electric mirrors and climate control. and heated windshield and seats, multimedia, stability control system. But the problem is that it looks outdated from the outside.

This is an inexpensive car in a luxury package, with a lot left unfinished.

Interior and exterior of the new Lada Priora

The updated series went on sale back in 2014 and to date it has not undergone any changes. Minor adjustments to the interior and exterior largely gave it a new form, without affecting the technical characteristics.

Significant changes in appearance include an updated radiator grille and front bumper. The headlights and tail lights were also modified, and LED brake lights were added. The lower part of the front and rear bumpers are painted black throughout.

The interior design has undergone significant changes:

• The new dashboard has become more functional, a built-in navigator has appeared;
• The multimedia system supports Bluetooth function and has a USB port;
• The front panel is finished in plastic that imitates old leather;
• Modification of front and rear seats. The longitudinal adjustment has increased, the backrests have become slightly higher.

In addition, buyers note an improvement in the build quality of the model. The security system received a CAN bus, which allows you to install modern types of car alarms with the ability to ignore them in the on-board computer.

In general, after analyzing the new Lada Priora 2021, its configuration and price, we can conclude that the manufacturer decided not to make any special changes. But the trends towards improving the quality of individual materials and improving build quality are encouraging.

What can be done with the interior as tuning

Design features of the Lada Priora gearbox

When tuning a car, you can consider different options and choose the one you like best. There is even a separate direction of tuning, when the first Priora is equipped with parts from the restyled one, less often they do the opposite.

The first point of modernization of the interior of the VAZ-2170 can be called lighting and light:

• The interior light above the gearshift lever. It can be made a little brighter so that even the small print on documents can be seen at night.
• LED illumination of the ignition switch. In order to always hit the target without scratching the steering column, the target can be illuminated. It will not look “collective farm” - modern ready-made kits are made quite competently.
• Leg lighting. It looks impressive, and also helps you navigate the pedals the first time.
• The lighting installed inside the door card is directed downwards. You will need it when you open the door at night and put your foot on the ground. There may be a puddle below, and if it is illuminated, you will notice it in time, even if you are tired.
• Ashtray lighting. This is done, again, for yourself - to make it more convenient to turn on charging or powering the DVR.
• Changing the dashboard backlight or replacing it is possible.

Another favorite part of tuning the interior of a car is adding new, decorative seat covers. This is often done to add lateral support, which the car does not have, as well as enhanced lumbar support. In addition to the usual textile, throw-on and fastening covers, you can make custom upholstery - give it to a master atelier, who will work on each seat manually.

For reasons of practicality, Lada Priora owners add sound insulation everywhere. It’s much calmer to drive this way, especially over long distances – there’s no constant hum in the background. It is added under the door trim, as well as in the ceiling - all in order to ensure silence inside the cabin.

The last thing, one of my favorite things, is music. The sky is the limit: from the subwoofer under the trunk lid to the speakers inside the door card. The best sounding music in a car is a source of pride for the owner. Preference is given not to multimedia, but to the best custom radios.

Equipment of the new Lada Priora 2021: photos and list of options

Depending on personal preferences, the future Lada Priora car owner can choose the following body options: sedan, hatchback, station wagon. The Lada Priora Premier model was produced in a limited series. But at present it is almost impossible to find it in car dealerships of official dealers.

As in previous generations, the manufacturer offers a choice of two types of 1.6 liter engine: an 8-valve power unit with an output of 87 hp. and its 16-valve counterpart, 106 hp. The gearbox is a standard five-speed manual. Despite numerous publications about replacing the power plant with a new one (1.8 liter volume and 135 hp), the situation with the configuration has not currently changed. Although the transition to the Euro-4 standard would contribute to even greater sales growth.

The manufacturer offers two main types of equipment - “Normal” and “Lux”. At the beginning of 2015, information appeared about the introduction of a new ultra-budget model. But it hasn't gone on sale yet.

The “Norma” package includes the following components:

• The presence of an airbag on the driver's side;
• Integrated immobilizer and car alarm;
• Electric headlight corrector;
• Modern computer for creating the optimal route;
• Split rear seat;
• Electric power steering;
• Steering column height adjustment function;
• Central locking with remote control;
• Climate system.

When choosing the “Lux” configuration of the Lada Priora, the car owner will receive the following additional options:

• Additional airbag for the safety of the front passenger;
• Availability of seat belts with pretensioners;
• ABS+BAS systems are installed by default;
• Uniform distribution of braking forces EBD;
• There is an on-board computer;
• Heated front seats are installed;
• Parking sensor;
• Climate system.

These configurations can be selected for each body type of the 2021 Lada Priora. As additional “Normal” options, some car dealers offer individual packages. These may include ABS+BAS, heated seats, etc. However, the change in value can be dramatic. Therefore, these details must be clarified in advance.

Priora 1 salon – pros and cons

The interior of the VAZ-2170 received several basic details from its predecessor, the VAZ-2110, but the old car can only be recognized by its similar seat. Also, Priora pleased the driver and his passengers with softer seats. They were still not provided with lateral support, but a certain “breakthrough” was already felt. The internal design was radically different from the “ten”. The buttons on the instrument cluster housing have disappeared, and the center console has become brighter. If the instrument panel of the dozen was made in the style of the eighties, the Priora received a modern look - four scales standing next to each other were decorated with indicators on top, and there was a green display below. The interior of the Lada Priora is made in gray and black colors. If the steering column, dashboard and even the steering wheel were completely black, they decided to make the center console gray. On top it was decorated with an analog clock, which many owners changed to digital after purchase. Later, audio preparation and heater switches were installed. The interior of the first car turned out to be strict and ascetic - there are several pockets to put something you need, a spacious glove compartment, and there was only enough space in the back for three children or two adults. At the same time, it was difficult for an adult to fit his knees while sitting on the back sofa. After the start of operation, creaks appeared in the panel. The mileage winds up, and after 100,000 it begins to rattle - all this became a consequence of the fact that the fastenings of the casing began to loosen, the gaps between its individual parts increased, and narrowed.

But we should be upset about one important parameter of comfort - there is no sound insulation, so any rumble can be heard.

Review of characteristics and prices for Lada Priora sedan 2021

The first Lada Priora model to enter the domestic market was a sedan. Initially, it was supposed to replace the obsolete VAZ-2110. And she coped with this task perfectly. In 2015 alone, Lada Priora sales accounted for 44% of the total.

But future car owners are primarily interested in the technical characteristics of the car. For a sedan they have the following meanings:

• Body dimensions – 435*168*142 cm;
• Weight – 1185 kg;
• Ground clearance is 165 mm;
• Wheelbase dimensions - 249.2 cm;
• Luggage compartment volume – 430 l.

Fuel consumption depends on engine parameters. On average for the urban cycle it has a value of 8.5 l/100 km. For suburban driving, the figure is lower and amounts to 5.5 l/100 km. With mixed – 6.6 l/100 km. In fact, these values ​​may be higher than the original ones. This is due to the degree of driving experience and the actual condition of the vehicle.

The price for a Lada Priora sedan for the basic “Norma” configuration is 389 thousand rubles. With an additional set of options it increases to 407 thousand rubles. For a luxury assembly you will have to pay 444 thousand rubles.

Driving performance

A test drive of the Priora Lux showed that the suspension is even more comfortable than that of some more expensive cars. Such as Polo, Rio or Solaris. There it is denser, here it is a little softer, but this is better for our roads. She walks normally even over bumps. If it were a little stiffer, handling would be better, but comfort would suffer. Anything softer would be too soft. Here it is quite balanced.

The discs are small, but the suspension was made specifically for them and it handles the road well. The steering wheel is new and comfortable. It's tight when we drive on the highway. When we drive around the city, the electric power steering automatically turns on at low speeds.

The pedals are located normally and work well. Soft, smooth, sensitive brake, electronic pedal. The engine speed does not immediately drop, the car does not jerk when switching.

They installed new type boxes, but this did not affect the switching. The gears are not always engaged the first time; on the Grant they work better. Average fuel consumption is 7.1 liters.

The car has understeer.

There is also ABS, an emergency braking assist system. The engine is quite noisy, but it is the same on cheap foreign cars.

Prices and technical characteristics of Lada Priora hatchback

Lada Priora hatchback became a logical continuation of the series. It has similar technical characteristics to the model described above, but at the same time has a smaller body size. The vehicle has proven itself well in urban conditions, and given its good cross-country ability, it is actively used in rural areas.

Thanks to the robotic five-speed manual gearbox, gear shifting occurs quite smoothly, without jerking. But this option is only available for the top-end Luxury trim. To compare models, you need to know the following technical parameters of a car with a hatchback body:

• Dimensions – 421*168*143.5 cm;
• The wheelbase remained unchanged - 249.2 cm;
• Weight – 1185 kg;
• Luggage compartment volume – 360 l.

All other parameters remained the same, including ground clearance and estimated fuel consumption. The cost is not much different from the basic version of the sedan. For the “Norma” configuration it is 388 thousand rubles. The most expensive modification is “Lux”, on average it costs 480 thousand rubles. Small chrome elements of the interior and body emphasize the new style of the car, but they do not provide any special functionality.

What can be done with the interior as tuning

Lada priora hatchback luxury package petrol mt petrol, front-wheel drive

When tuning a car, you can consider different options and choose the one you like best. There is even a separate direction of tuning, when the first Priora is equipped with parts from the restyled one, less often they do the opposite.

The first point of modernization of the interior of the VAZ-2170 can be called lighting and light:

• The interior light above the gearshift lever. It can be made a little brighter so that even the small print on documents can be seen at night.
• LED illumination of the ignition switch. In order to always hit the target without scratching the steering column, the target can be illuminated. It will not look “collective farm” - modern ready-made kits are made quite competently.
• Leg lighting. It looks impressive, and also helps you navigate the pedals the first time.
• The lighting installed inside the door card is directed downwards. You will need it when you open the door at night and put your foot on the ground. There may be a puddle below, and if it is illuminated, you will notice it in time, even if you are tired.
• Ashtray lighting. This is done, again, for yourself - to make it more convenient to turn on charging or powering the DVR.
• Changing the dashboard backlight or replacing it is possible.

Another favorite part of tuning the interior of a car is adding new, decorative seat covers. This is often done to add lateral support, which the car does not have, as well as enhanced lumbar support. In addition to the usual textile, throw-on and fastening covers, you can make custom upholstery - give it to a master atelier, who will work on each seat manually.

For reasons of practicality, Lada Priora owners add sound insulation everywhere. It’s much calmer to drive this way, especially over long distances – there’s no constant hum in the background. It is added under the door trim, as well as in the ceiling - all in order to ensure silence inside the cabin.

The last thing, one of my favorite things, is music. The sky is the limit: from the subwoofer under the trunk lid to the speakers inside the door card. The best sounding music in a car is a source of pride for the owner. Preference is given not to multimedia, but to the best custom radios.

What will be included in the ultra budget version of Lada Priora?

Considering the many rumors about the imminent appearance of the Lada Priora in an ultra-budget configuration, the interest of car enthusiasts in this model is increasing. In practice, this can be called a car with a minimum set of options from the standard “Norma” package.

According to preliminary data, the car will include a minimum set of options. But this will in no way affect the safety or basic performance of the ultra-budget Priora.

Currently, the following information about this configuration can be found on the manufacturer’s official website. It is planned to be sold only for the sedan body.

Below is a list of its main components:

• Power plant with a volume of 1.6 liters, with 8 valves and a rated power of 87 hp;
• Mechanical five-speed gearbox;
• The rear seat is solid and can be folded out. This allows you to increase the maximum volume of the luggage compartment;
• The machine includes audio preparation;
• To create a unified composition of the exterior, the moldings and trunk lid are painted in the same color as the body.

But what interests me most is the build quality of the 2021 Prior. Options, prices and photos may be attractive, but due to errors made on the production line, all the efforts of the manufacturer are neutralized. This can be judged based on reviews from owners.

Reviews from owners of Lada Priora 2015 - 2021

One of the best ways to find out the actual performance of a machine is to read what its owners say. They may carry some subjective overtones. But in general they reflect the actual situation.

“I purchased a Lada Priora at the same time as a friend of mine. I just bought a car at a car dealership, and he bought a used one. After a year of intensive use, I went to a car service center only for a standard oil change and technical inspection. My friend managed to comprehensively repair the suspension and replace the wiring. In general, the car is very good; in terms of quality standards it approaches European ones. But for this, VAZ still needs to do a lot.”

Vitaly, Tula, 34 years old.

“I bought the Lada Priora hatchback model for my wife. After the acquisition, I decided to immediately go to a car service I knew (I have experience in owning a domestic car), but as it turned out, it was not in vain. Mechanics discovered a minor problem with the electric power steering. If a problem arose on the road, I don’t even know what my “other half” would do. After the first 10 thousand km, the rear brake cylinder began to leak, and oil leaked out from the gearbox due to a defect. But all faults were corrected under the factory warranty.”

Mikhail, Murom, 27 years old

“When buying Priora, I knew that it was a budget-class car, but I didn’t think it was that much. The equipment and set of options in the car are optimal, but the actual performance let us down. After 15,000 km, the car gradually began to crumble. Something constantly has to be repaired and adjusted. Among the “pluses” I can highlight good stability on the road, consistency in the operation of the manual transmission and the power plant. The only negative points relate to the build quality.”

Why do people choose the Lada Priora and not another domestic car or a budget foreign car? There are actually several reasons. Today, even despite the release of more recent models, for example, Lada Granta and Lada Kalina 2, Priora remains the flagship of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, so those who want to purchase the best domestic car first of all pay attention to it.

It’s worth noting right away that although the Lada Priora has the largest dimensions in today’s lineup of VAZ cars, it does not have the most spacious interior. So, the first Kalina was distinguished by a more spacious and voluminous interior, but the Priora has other advantages.

As many have already heard, this is a really good engine, which today, although no longer the last word in VAZ progress, was such in 2007, when the assembly of the Priora began. How did this sixteen-valve engine differ from the sixteen-valve engine installed on the VAZ 2110? The difference is lighter pistons and connecting rods. The lighter the parts of the connecting rod and piston group, the more efficiently the engine operates, and this is already enough to consider the Priora engine the best VAZ engine, until the recent advent of engines with a variable geometry receiver.

Is the Priora's interior poor compared to Logan 1 and Volkswagen Polo?

Compared to its contemporaries in the same class, the 2170 was about the same level. All their shortcomings and minor mistakes were actively discussed. A comparison of the interiors proved that the car was almost on a par with Logan and Polo in “its” years. The maximum configurations were equipped differently, but did not make one interior better than the other.

The only thing worth noting is that its seat cushion is much stiffer than that of the two foreign cars. The interior itself is done in gray and black, so the final choice between these three cars is purely a matter of taste. There is no winner or loser, the interiors of these cars have slightly different styles.