"Lada Priora" (station wagon): technical specifications, features and reviews

We find something and lose something...

The trunk volume is not the most impressive - only 450 liters.
But a special mesh is provided for securing the load. Due to unsuccessfully selected suspension settings, the handling of the Lada Priora station wagon is far from ideal.

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THERE is a fairly common misconception that a station wagon can carry heavy loads that a sedan or hatchback cannot. In fact, the gain is only in the volume of cargo, and the difference in carrying capacity, if we talk about the compact class, as a rule, does not exceed a couple of tens of kilograms. The Priora station wagon has a carrying capacity at the level of its Western counterparts - 505 kg. But compared to its brothers - the sedan and hatchback - it increased by only 15 kg.

However, even because of this small difference, the designers had to slightly change the suspension settings. And as a result... the car's driving performance has become worse.

...Roads in the Kaliningrad region, as in any other part of Russia, are far from ideal. However, the station wagon's suspension copes with potholes more or less tolerably. But a series of gentle “waves” on the asphalt made our car sway so much that it was time to stock up on seasickness pills. Actually, this is a long-standing disease of models of the “tenth” family, but the “Priora” sedans and hatchbacks have already recovered from it. And here’s a surprise – on the station wagon, the chronic illness made itself known again. The reason is the unsuccessfully selected characteristics of the springs and shock absorbers. Therefore, in more or less serious turns, the Priora does not perform well and reluctantly reacts to the rotation of the steering wheel - first it almost completely selects the suspension travel, and only then with a strong trim on board it goes into a turn.

Representatives of AvtoVAZ did not argue with this opinion about the driving performance of the station wagon. We agreed that it is necessary to improve the behavior of the car on the road, to more carefully select the characteristics of springs and shock absorbers - according to engineers, this work is already underway.

Operational and technical characteristics

The VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon is a budget car and its technical parameters do not stand out in any way from the general background of AvtoVAZ products.

Power unit

The Priora 2171 station wagon was equipped with two VAZ-made engines with technical characteristics:

When assembling the engines, American-made parts and components were used:

• 39% lighter connecting rod and piston group - manufactured by Federal Mogul;
• The timing belt and tensioner pulley are from Gates Rubber Company.

The engines are powered by a standard VAZ 5-speed manual transmission with a reinforced clutch. The gearbox drive is made on closed type bearings.

Chassis

The chassis is structurally a long-proven, but somewhat modernized, “figure-of-eight”. The independent front suspension of the VAZ 2171 - McPherson with barrel springs - is made according to a scheme with straight forged arms and diagonal reaction rods. At the rear there is a torsion beam with new shock absorbers and springs that are stiffer than those of the sedan. Anti-roll bars are installed at the front and rear. According to experts, the chassis of the VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon is ideally suited to the domestic road surface. Its stability is not affected by changes in the profile of suburban highways, and you can drive along a road covered with potholes without slowing down.

Important! During vigorous maneuvering at high speed, the body begins to sway violently, but this driving style is not the standard mode of a family station wagon.

Operating parameters of the VAZ 2171 Priora

Overall dimensions of Lada Priora Hatchback

• 1088 kg – produced before 2013. Here it is taken into account that the car is fully equipped, fully fueled, and driven by a driver whose weight is 75 kg. Passengers and cargo are not transported;
• In 2013, after restyling, the curb weight began to reach 1185 kg.

It must be said that the total weight (i.e., the maximum weight of a fully loaded vehicle at which it can be used) remained the same after restyling, namely 1578 kg. This means that the cargo capacity of the hatchback after restyling was reduced by about 100 kg, despite the same trunk size.

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• Technical characteristics of Lada Priora (VAZ 2170, 2171 and 2172)

• The longest body of cars in this family is the sedan. It measures 4350 mm in length. But at the same time it is the lowest - 1420 mm. in height.
• The next longest is the station wagon, with its 4340 mm length. It is the highest in height – 1508 mm.
• The five-door hatchback and three-door coupe are the shortest - 4210 mm. at 1435 mm. in height.

In all four cases, the width of the Priora is the same - 1680 mm

Ground clearance is 165 mm, although in the Priora Sport configuration it is slightly reduced, but this is no longer so important, since this car is no longer produced in this version

• “Standard” is the most budget package. It lacks: audio radio, speakers, air conditioning, rear headrests, immobilizer, central locking, heated front seats, electric drive and heated exterior mirrors, fog lights, remote trunk release. The front windows are electric, the rear windows are mechanical. The engine is 81 hp, which has been discontinued since 2013, and at the moment there are no longer orders for this configuration;
• “Norma”, which is equipped with an 87-, and after restyling - only a 98- and 106-power engine. Available: audio preparation, on-board computer, electric heating and electric drive of exterior mirrors, immobilizer, anti-theft alarm and all the elements of the “standard” equipment plus some new equipment. This configuration is in greatest demand due to its price niche. When you need a car “yesterday”, you have to buy what you have enough money for now, and everyone else has to retrofit the car in the process.
• "Norma". Essentially, this is the same standard for which one or more items of equipment are set: air conditioning, audio radio with speakers, ABS BAS, child seat mounts, heated front seats and windshield;
• “Lux” is the most rich in functionality. It has everything that the “norm” has, and in addition: side airbags, an airbag for the front passenger, rear and front electric windows, a navigator, a multimedia system, cruise control, parking sensors, fog lights, a rain sensor, a climate system, alloy wheels, heated front seats;
• “Sport” is a special package that increases the “sports” component. This is an aerodynamic body kit: a pronounced bumper with a spoiler, side sills, a diffuser rear bumper, and a wing on the trunk lid. The wheels with narrow profile tires are also different. Ground clearance, curb weight (up to 1080 kg) and maximum weight (up to 1500 kg) have been reduced. The interior has also been transformed: side supports have been added along the edges of the seats with red stitched seams, carbon fiber inserts, and a leather steering wheel. Air conditioning, radio, and a full set of electric windows are included. However, the production of sports Prioras was limited and today they are discontinued, although they can be found here and there on the highway, and most often these are Priora coupes.

Of course, this is not a complete, but only an indicative overview of the configurations of the Lada Priora, which is hardly possible to present in its entirety within the confines of one article. In addition, the equipment also differs somewhat depending on the body type. For example:

• Prior station wagons have roof rails, brackets on the wheel arches of the trunk, for which cargo can be strapped;
• For the coupe body, folding backrests and a reinforced frame of the front seats have been developed.

Design parameters Priorities affecting ground clearance

When analyzing geometric parameters, it should be understood that some of them, such as the wheelbase, remain unchanged, while others will depend on the type of body.

The general characteristics of the car are as follows (with the exception of the coupe body):

• wheelbase - 2475 mm (for sedan cars - minus 5 mm);
• front wheel track - 1440 mm;
• rear wheel track - 1410 mm.

A car with a hatchback body has the following individual characteristics:

• total length of the car - 3905 mm;
• front overhang - 770 mm;
• rear overhang - 660 mm.

The Priora variant with station wagon and sedan bodies has the following characteristics:

• total length of the car - 4040 mm;
• front overhang - 740 mm;
• rear overhang - 830 mm.

A car with a coupe body has the following indicators:

• the total length of the car is 4210 mm in the basic version or 4243 mm in the more expensive version;
• wheelbase - 2492 mm.

But the manufacturer does not indicate the car’s overhangs as a sportier option.

Analyzing the presented indicators, the Lada Priora with a hatchback body is better than other options that allow the use of a ground clearance of 165 mm. With a short body, a large wheelbase allows for good cross-country ability. The only warning for the driver is the need to carefully park near high curbs, especially if the car is fully loaded.

Difficult to drive off-road

A car with a coupe body, due to its long wheelbase and large front overhang, cannot be used as a conqueror of forest roads and country lanes. This is still a purely asphalt car. At the same time, you need to be careful about both large potholes and overcoming artificial bumps. Priora has no protruding elements or inconveniently placed components that could negatively affect the maintenance of ground clearance.

But with standard suspension elements, you can reduce the ground clearance by 20 mm when the car is fully loaded. A fully loaded Priora can easily hit an element protruding above the road, such as a speed bump, so you need to force the obstacle with extreme caution.

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“Lada Priora” in a new role

The “Priors” family now has a complete set - a station wagon has been added to the produced versions of the model with sedan and hatchback bodies. Moreover, changes occurred not only with the car body. COMPETITION in market conditions is a great thing! It seems that Russian automakers have finally begun to understand this. At least the “Lada Priora” station wagon, even with a purely “theoretical” acquaintance, clearly differs in a positive direction from similar models in a similar price segment. In the “Lux” package, for example, rain and light sensors are installed here. In cars of similar cost, you won’t even get such equipment as an option. Well, the VAZ station wagon is already equipped with climate control, ABS, electric windows and alloy wheels in the basic version.

Once inside the cabin, I almost reflexively noticed the quality of its build. After all, on the Priora sedan, which I had the opportunity to test two years ago, the glove box was difficult to close, the exterior mirrors vibrated, and the hatch for transporting long objects located in the back of the rear seat jammed.

And in general, everything there somehow creaked suspiciously and did not inspire any confidence. Therefore, with particular passion, I walked my hand over the dashboard and interior trim. But this time I didn’t find any outright hackwork: the gaps between the panels and interior parts became smoother and smaller, nothing in the cabin seemed to creak.. Well, you can get under way.

I have a presentiment of how knowledgeable people are trying to pull me back, to stop me: they say, tell me about the main thing - about practicality, the volume of the luggage compartment! After all, this is a station wagon! And you’re on your way right away...

We must, of course, pay attention to this. Although, unfortunately, there is nothing special to talk about practicality

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The trunk volume of the station wagon is exactly the same as that of the predecessor “Lada-111” - 450 liters (if you load luggage up to the window line) and 777 liters (with the rear seats folded). The indicators are mediocre - in other compact class station wagons the cargo compartment capacity is close to, and in some cases exceeds, a thousand liters.

And what’s interesting is that the station wagon is 5.5 cm longer than the “eleventh”, why didn’t the trunk become larger? The fact is that the external dimensions have increased mainly due to the “plumper” bumpers - this has no effect on the internal space.

To be fair, it must be said that the luggage compartment here is well designed. To make loading easier, the edge of the fifth door was placed quite low, for which purpose a recess was specially made in the rear bumper. They provided a net in the trunk and several small metal loops for attaching things. Here the VAZ team also distinguished itself from its competitors.

We find something and lose something...

The trunk volume is not the most impressive - only 450 liters. But a special mesh is provided for securing the load.

Due to unsuccessfully selected suspension settings, the handling of the Lada Priora station wagon is far from ideal.

THERE IS a fairly common misconception that a station wagon can carry heavy loads that a sedan or hatchback cannot. In fact, the gain is only in the volume of cargo, and the difference in carrying capacity, if we talk about the compact class, as a rule, does not exceed a couple of tens of kilograms. The Priora station wagon has a carrying capacity at the level of its Western counterparts - 505 kg. But compared to its brothers - the sedan and hatchback - it increased by only 15 kg.

However, even because of this small difference, the designers had to slightly change the suspension settings. And as a result... the car's driving performance has become worse.

...Roads in the Kaliningrad region, as in any other part of Russia, are far from ideal. However, the station wagon's suspension copes with potholes more or less tolerably. But a series of gentle “waves” on the asphalt made our car sway so much that it was time to stock up on seasickness pills. Actually, this is a long-standing disease of models of the “tenth” family, but the “Priora” sedans and hatchbacks have already recovered from it. And here’s a surprise – on the station wagon, the chronic illness made itself known again. The reason is the unsuccessfully selected characteristics of the springs and shock absorbers. Therefore, in more or less serious turns, the Priora does not perform well and reluctantly reacts to the rotation of the steering wheel - first it almost completely selects the suspension travel, and only then with a strong trim on board it goes into a turn.

Representatives of AvtoVAZ did not argue with this opinion about the driving performance of the station wagon. We agreed that it is necessary to improve the behavior of the car on the road, to more carefully select the characteristics of springs and shock absorbers - according to engineers, this work is already underway.

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Modifications of Lada Priora until 2013

VAZ 2170 Lada Priora I generation cars have the following body options: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and station wagon, and 3-door coupe. Depending on the year of manufacture and configuration, engine power may vary, which looks like this.

Engine Lada Priora 2007, sedan, 1st generation

Based on the configuration, sedans before the 2013 restyling are equipped with the following engines:

• 80 “horses”: 8 valves, maximum speed 172 km/h, gasoline consumption – 7.6 liters. for every 100 km. in a mixed cycle.
• 16-valve engine with 89 hp. reaches speeds of up to 176 km/h, consuming 7.3 l/100 km. paths in a mixed cycle. As you can see, in terms of its characteristics, this engine is not much different from its “younger brother,” although it consumes a little less gasoline.
• 16-valve 98-horsepower engine: maximum speed 183 km/h, AI-95 consumption in the combined cycle – 7.2 l/100 km.

Engine Lada Priora 2008, hatchback, 1st generation

5-door hatchbacks have been produced since 2008. Depending on the configuration, they are equipped with:

• 80-horsepower 8-valve engine, delivering the same speed and fuel consumption characteristics as in the case of a sedan equipped with the same engine;
• 16-valve engine with 89 hp, which produces the same speed for a hatchback and consumes the same amount of gasoline as a sedan with the same engine;
• A 98-horsepower 16-valve engine, thanks to which the hatchback completely matches the speed and consumption characteristics of a sedan with the same power plant.

Engine Lada Priora 2008, station wagon, 1st generation

With a station wagon everything is simpler. From the very beginning of production, it had only one, but the most powerful engine at that time, producing 98 l/s, which accelerated the car to 183 km/h and consumed 7.2 liters of gasoline per 100 km. paths in a mixed cycle. Thus, despite the large cargo capacity of the station wagon, its rated speed remains the same as that of other Priors in a different body version, but with the same engine, since the curb weight is the same for all modifications. Probably, when fully loaded, the station wagon will show slightly lower speed or higher fuel consumption characteristics.

Engine Lada Priora 2010, coupe, 1st generation

Since 2010, Priora has received another modification - a three-door coupe-hatchback. Everything with him is also quite simple, because... It is equipped with a 98-horsepower 16-valve engine, giving a top speed of 183 km/h, consuming 7.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km in the combined cycle, i.e. slightly more than all other body modifications. As you can see, the station wagon and coupe do not have such a wide engine variation as the 5-door hatchback and sedan, since cars of such a body are not designed for wide sale, but for specific needs: sports and motor tourism. By the way, the creators of Priora had the idea to launch a convertible into series, but reasonably considering that it would not find its buyer, they abandoned this idea.

How long does a gas tank last?

With the maximum filling of the gas tank, the Lada Priora, powered by AI-95 (according to the passport!) will travel:

• 438 km in the city;
• 767 km on the highway;
• 597 km combined cycle.

However, the driving range on a full tank is given by us as a rough estimate, since depending on the configuration and modification it may vary slightly, although in all cases the volume of the gas tank is the same: 43 liters.

Inside we are greeted by a new panel with a pleasant design. The car has a massive 4-spoke steering wheel with a VAZ emblem and an updated instrument panel. Now the speedometer scale is in the center, and the tachometer is on the left. The center console has a wide silver insert. Also, according to the AvtoVAZ classic, there is a dial clock and cable “twisters” for the stove. For blowing, two deflectors are provided with the ability to adjust the direction and intensity of the flow. Luxury trim levels can accommodate a 7-inch multimedia display, which also displays a signal from the parking sensors. Reviews note that the display does not have a very good location. To look at it, you have to bend over and take your eyes off the road. The screen also glares in the sun. The font is unreadable.

Luxury versions also feature heated seats, electric windows, adjustable mirrors and air conditioning. As for the seats, they cause a lot of complaints from owners. The VAZ-2171 is equipped with hard and uncomfortable seats without pronounced supports. At long distances, the neck becomes very stiff and the back hurts.

Technical characteristics of Lada Priora station wagon

The dimensions of the Priora station wagon, after restyling, have changed slightly due to new bumpers. So previously the length of the car was 4,330 mm, now it is 4,340 mm. It is also worth noting that the ground clearance of the Lada Priora station wagon is 5 mm greater than that of the sedan and hatchback and is equal to 170 mm. This difference is explained by the reinforced suspension, since the station wagon is designed not only for transporting passengers, but also for transporting all kinds of cargo. In particular, the car's rear springs have more coils. The height of the car is also greater when compared with its siblings. There is no big secret here, it’s just that all Lada Priora station wagons come standard with roof rails. See the detailed overall dimensions of the Priora station wagon below.

Dimensions, ground clearance, trunk Lada Priora station wagon

• Length – 4340 mm
• Width – 1680 mm
• Height – 1508 mm
• Curb weight/gross weight – 1185 / 1593 kg
• Front/rear wheel track – 1410 / 1380 mm
• Base, distance between front and rear axle – 2492 mm
• Trunk volume – 444 liters
• Trunk volume with seats folded – 777 liters
• Fuel tank volume – 43 liters
• Tire size – 175/65 R14 or 185/60 R14 or 185/65 R14
• Ground clearance of the Lada Priora station wagon – 170 mm

As for the power units, here, as in the case of the hatchback and sedan, there are two engines to choose from, this is the VAZ-21126 engine with a power of 98 hp. and a more advanced modification with passive supercharging VAZ-21127 with a power of 106 hp. However, unofficially the VAZ-21127 engine produces a little more horses. Both engines have 4 cylinders and 16 valves, two camshafts driven by a belt. Below are the parameters of these motors.

Characteristics of the VAZ-21126 16 class engine. Manual transmission 5-speed

• Working volume – 1596 cm3
• Number of cylinders/valves – 4/16
• Power hp/kW – 98/72 at 5600 rpm
• Torque – 145 Nm at 4000 rpm
• Maximum speed – 183 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 11.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 6.9 liters

Characteristics of the VAZ-21127 16 cl. Manual transmission 5-speed

• Working volume – 1596 cm3
• Number of cylinders/valves – 4/16
• Power hp/kW – 106/78 at 5800 rpm
• Torque – 148 Nm at 4200 rpm
• Maximum speed – 183 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 11.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 6.8 liters

About the trunk of the Lada Priora station wagon (volume, dimensions, capabilities)

Currently, Lada Priora is available in three body types: sedan, hatchback and station wagon.
The latter attracts buyers with its practicality, because the large luggage compartment allows not only to transport large volumes of cargo, but can also be transformed into a comfortable bed for an overnight stay. According to the technical specifications, the trunk volume of the Lada Priora station wagon is 444 liters, and with the rear seat backs folded down it increases to 777 liters (to the level of the windows). According to the measurement method of the ZaRulem magazine, it turned out to be only 416 liters. They also noted that the loading height on the Lada Priora is less, and the side is half as low as on the Lada Kalina.

Main trunk dimensions of the Lada Priora station wagon:

1. The width between the wheel arches is 930 mm.
2. Maximum width - 1500 mm.
3. Length - 985 mm.
4. The length with the rear seat backs folded is 1640 mm.
5. The height from the floor to the trunk shelf is 560 mm.
6. Height from floor to roof - 845 mm.
7. The height of the trunk door opening is 820 mm.

It is worth noting that the trunk of the Lada Priora station wagon is significantly larger than the trunk of the Lada Kalina 2.

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Why VAZ 2171

Before purchasing a car, every person is faced with the question of what exactly to choose. For those who are looking for a family car or a decent workhorse, the Priora is perfect.

When highlighting the advantages of this model, they usually mention:

• relatively low price tag;
• inexpensive maintenance;
• capacity;
• low fuel consumption;
• sufficient level of comfort.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. The Priora station wagon, like other domestic cars, has always had assembly as its weak point. And buying such a car becomes akin to a lottery, although there is a good chance that you will get lucky. Factory defects appear quite quickly and are also quickly eliminated under warranty. For a car owner with “hands on” during the post-warranty period, it is not difficult to maintain the car on his own, practically without the involvement of outside specialists. Among the minuses, one can also note a weak body with a tendency to rust if not properly maintained.

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Engine and gearbox problems

If we talk about power plants, in general they are quite reliable (at least when compared with the “decimal” ones). The timing system is belt driven. The belt runs for quite a long time - up to 120 thousand kilometers. However, the roller and pump may fail earlier, which leads to a break in the timing drive or overheating of the motor in the first and second cases, respectively.

By the way, the “Prior” engine has different pistons, crankshaft and lightweight connecting rods. The resource of the internal combustion engine is about 300-350 thousand kilometers.

Among the common problems on Priora is difficult starting. The reason for this is a low-quality standard battery. Its service life is no more than one year. The owners strongly recommend replacing it with a better one so as not to experience problems with starting, especially in winter.

Now about the transmission. All power units are paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It has been significantly improved and is now equipped with a cable drive. Shifting gears is clear, without hesitation. The clutch lasts up to 100 thousand, depending on driving style. The box itself has no major flaws. The recommended transmission oil change interval is 60 thousand kilometers.

Tuning

Like all VAZ models, the LADA Priora Universal (VAZ 2171) can be easily tuned, with the help of which it can be transformed into a completely different car, unlike the production one. In this case, changes can be made to almost all nodes.

The easiest way to implement changes is in the station wagon's interior. It is enough to change the original upholstery material to a more textured and brighter color, and also decorate the dashboard and door panels with original metal or wooden (imitation of precious wood) inserts. The Priora will also be given more solidity by replacing the standard front seats with Recaro seats. The salon will immediately acquire individuality.

Station wagon styling

You can completely change the exterior of the VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon by:

• glass tinting;
• installation of new thresholds and aerodynamic body kits;
• use of forged wheels and low-profile tires;
• tuning of front optics and radiator grille.

Additionally, you can decorate the body with vinyl film and install a decorative trim on the heater air intake. All this will allow you to change the usual image of a station wagon beyond recognition.

Technical tuning

If necessary, you can improve the technical characteristics of the VAZ 2171 station wagon by subjecting it to technical tuning.

The main procedure that needs to be carried out is to increase the cylinder capacity of the station wagon engine to 1.8 liters. Besides:

• carry out modifications to the cylinder block;
• install lightweight flywheels and gas distribution valves;
• change the throttle valve and other parts.

Attention! Having increased the power, it is necessary to bring the controllability and stability of the VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon in accordance with it. We offer a review of the most practical car from the entire Lada Priora family

This is, of course, the new Lada Priora station wagon (VAZ 2171). In our article you will find photos, characteristics, prices and other information about this car.

We offer an overview of the most practical car from the entire Lada Priora family. This is, of course, the new Lada Priora station wagon (VAZ 2171)

. In our article you will find photos, characteristics, prices and other information about this car.

The first Priors station wagon

appeared on sale back in 2009, two years after the start of sales of sedans. Lada Priora station wagon is the most spacious and roomy car of the entire Priora family. However, the length of the station wagon is 1 centimeter shorter than the sedan, but longer than the hatchback. At the same time, the wheelbase of all three body options is the same.

The luggage compartment volume of the Priora station wagon is 444 liters

, however, if you fold the rear seats, the volume of loading space increases to 777 liters. The most interesting thing is that the seats still do not fold into a perfectly flat floor.

As for the latest restyling, which took place in 2013, the car has remained virtually unchanged in appearance. Apart from the new radiator grille, bumpers, turn signals built into the exterior mirrors and optics with daytime running lights, by the way, the rear lights now have LEDs.

However, the technical part and interior have undergone more serious changes. Thus, a more powerful power unit of 106 hp appeared on the new generation Lada Priora station wagon. This engine is not a new development, but a modernized 98 hp engine. As for the transmission of the front-wheel drive station wagon, Avtovaz designers modified the manual gearbox, and a new cable clutch appeared. There is no automatic transmission option yet, but as the manufacturer promises, Lada Priora with automatic transmission will hit the production line at the end of summer 2014

. In addition, the sound insulation of the Lada Priora station wagon has been slightly improved.

But the first thing that clearly catches your eye on the new Priora is the interior. There are new seats with a fabric that is more practical and pleasant to the touch. By the way, in rich trim levels, the front seats have built-in side airbags and heating with three power levels. The steering wheel is now three-spoke. The center console has a color monitor, which is not only an element of the stereo system, but can also act as a navigator screen.

Next photo of Lada Priora station wagon, both appearance and interior

And of course, pay attention to the updated center console and dashboard. There are also photos of the trunk of the Lada Priora station wagon

Versions of the Priora station wagon

For the Lada Priora station wagon, three configuration options are possible:

1. “Standard” is the cheapest (not produced since 2014).
2. “Norma”, which includes an airbag for the driver, a brake system with a vacuum booster, front disc brakes, power steering, inertia seat belts, an anti-theft alarm, running lights for daylight hours, a fabric interior, and electric heated exterior mirrors.
3. The “Lada Priora” station wagon “Lux” is distinguished by the fact that it has airbags for passenger seats in the first row, a rain sensor, electric windows in the rear doors, and alloy wheels. The interior finishing material is Alcantara (artificial suede). The front seats can be adjusted. In some cases, the Lada Priora Lux station wagon is equipped with parking sensors and a navigator.

In 2013, the car was restyled. Externally, the 2013 station wagon and the 2014 station wagon differ little. The new version features an updated radiator grille, side collars on the side mirrors, the front and rear bumpers have changed, and LEDs have been installed in the headlights.

The interior of the 2013 Priora station wagon has undergone major changes. It was modernized with the participation of the Italian design studio Carcerano. The car is now equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel, and a color monitor is installed in the center console to control the stereo system and display navigator information. In older trim levels, the front row seats are equipped with additional airbags and adjustable heating.

New Lada Priora trunk, dimensions, dimensions, ground clearance, ground clearance Lada Priora restyling

The dimensions of the restyled Lada Priora have not changed significantly. Although, due to the new front and rear bumpers, the length of the Lada Priora has changed by several millimeters.

As before, the restyled Lada Priora sedan has the longest length, which in the new version is 4,350 mm. The length of the station wagon is 1 centimeter shorter, but the Priora hatchback is even smaller, the length of this version of the body is 4210 mm. The width of the entire family is 1,680 mm and the wheelbase is the same for all 2,492 mm. But everyone’s height is different, the Lada Priora sedan is 1,420 mm, the hatchback is 1,435 mm, but the station wagon is generally 1,508 mm in height. The high height of the Priora station wagon is explained by the presence of roof rails. In a hatchback, the design of the rear part of the body is such that the car turns out to be taller than a sedan.

As for the ground clearance or ground clearance of the Lada Priora, the manufacturer indicates a figure of 165 mm for the sedan and hatchback, while the ground clearance for the Lada Priora station wagon is 170 mm. However, in fact, the ground clearance is greater; just pick up a tape measure and make sure of this. But the manufacturer is not mistaken; he simply indicates the vehicle’s ground clearance when fully loaded. At the same time, manufacturers of foreign cars are cunning and indicate the ground clearance of their cars in an unloaded state. therefore, the real ground clearance of foreign cars and their official data often do not coincide.

The luggage compartment volumes of the new version of Lada Priora in all three bodies have changed little. The sedan's trunk volume is 430 liters. The luggage compartment volume of the Priora hatchback is smaller, only 306 liters, but if you fold the rear seats (which cannot be done in a sedan), the volume increases to 705 liters. In the Priora station wagon, the luggage compartment volume is 444 liters, and with the seats folded down it reaches 777 liters. Unfortunately, the rear seats do not fold flat with the floor, and the large wheel arches eat up quite a lot of luggage space.

Further detailed data on the dimensions of the Lada Priora are in the table below.

Review and characteristics of the Lada Priora station wagon

The Lada Priora station wagon is a very popular version of the domestic car on the Russian market. A station wagon was created based on the sedan of the same name. The main difference between the station wagon and other bodies in the model range is its technical characteristics of interior space.

The car turned out well-coordinated. The efforts of the designers to ensure ease and convenience of loading large equipment are visible. Even the rear brake lights are not located on the trunk lid, but have migrated to the body pillars.

Passengers sitting in the back note significant differences between the station wagon and the sedan or hatchback. The station wagon provides a comfortable fit for the rear seats and a fairly spacious trunk. Landing has become more comfortable thanks to the almost straight frames of the rear door windows, which made it possible to expand the doorway itself.

The rear tailgate has a convenient loading height. Priora station wagon characteristics of overall dimensions:

the car body has a length of 4,340 millimeters, a body width of 1,680 millimeters, and a height of 1,508 millimeters. Priora's wheelbase is 2,492 mm. The stated ground clearance of the station wagon is 165 mm.

Distinctive features of the Lada Priora station wagon

The design of the car has changed in the rear, acquiring a seemingly nondescript, but voluminous luggage compartment. A body of this design allowed the rear passenger sofas to be positioned more freely, and the seating position became more comfortable. Ample headroom hides the lack of legroom.

With a family-friendly 444-litre luggage compartment, the car easily transforms into a peppy workhorse, offering a boot volume of 777-litres with the rear seats folded down. It’s just that how to fold the rear seats in a perfectly flat field in order to get the required trunk volume, you need to write a separate instruction. Assembly of the seats is not successful the first time. But when it works out, it’s easy to arrange tools here, and transporting furniture is quite possible.

Suspension characteristics

The Priora's chassis was designed for smooth driving over bumps and obstacles, as well as driving along a country road. Of course, the VAZ-2170 is not an SUV, but it can easily go through many places. The front part of the suspension is independent, and the rear part is semi-independent, which makes the car softer.

Many owners almost immediately replace the anti-roll bar arms along with the struts with a sports kit - so that the car does not wobble when making a sharp turn. Telescopic shock absorbers consistently dampen vibrations when passing obstacles, so there will be no problems with it. VAZ-2170 is a front-wheel drive car.

• Front suspension is MacPherson type with longitudinal braces.
• The rear suspension is also with trailing arms. It has a U-shaped transverse beam, to which a torsion-type anti-roll bar is attached.

As for the ground clearance, for the pre-restyling version it was 165 mm, and for the restyled version it was 170 mm. The wheelbase is 249.2 cm, the front track width is 141 cm, the rear track is 138 cm. The suspension can be lowered or raised if desired - ready-made kits for modernization are available for open sale.