The delay can be explained by the fact that this modification not only has a changed appearance, but also a redesigned chassis, which provides increased ground clearance. But this is only one of the reasons that may motivate you to buy this car. Here are some more compelling reasons in favor.
The bright orange color is a characteristic feature of the cross version. Standard Grants are not offered in this color scheme.
The bright orange color is a characteristic feature of the cross version. Standard Grants are not offered in this color scheme.
Excellent geometric cross-country ability
Modern crossovers are becoming lower and lower - we are no longer surprised by their ground clearance of 170–180 mm. But the clearance of the “raised” Lada is 198 mm - and this is when fully loaded! With such an indicator, you can safely drive off the asphalt without fear of damaging the bottom on some pebble. The approach/departure angle is 19 and 26 degrees, respectively – and this is also a decent indicator. Coupled with plastic protection around the perimeter of the body, this allows you to confidently drive through the intersection.
Important advantages of Granta Cross include solid ground clearance - 198 mm.
Important advantages of Granta Cross include solid ground clearance - 198 mm.
Specifications
The ground clearance of the Lada Granta Cross was 198 mm. The station wagon is available with a pair of engines: 87 hp. (eight-valve) - available only with manual transmission, and 106-horsepower, available with both mechanics and robot. But the classic Jatco automatic transmission, which is present in other Grants, is not available on the cross version.
Dimensions:
Spacious interior and trunk
Of all the passenger cars of cross-country ideology present on the Russian market, Granta is the most compact. The length of the car is 4.15 m, width is 1.7 m. At the same time, the interior cannot be called cramped. Four adults can sit without any problems. By the way, unlike other versions of the Grant, the station wagon has the largest amount of headroom in the second row. And all because of the high roof. The trunk is also quite roomy - 360 liters, which can easily be increased to 675 by folding the rear seat backs. Thus, Granta Cross may well be the only car in the family.
The front panel architecture is Kalinovsky. New features include X-shaped strokes on the central deflectors and a more comfortable gear knob.
The front panel architecture is Kalinovsky. New features include X-shaped strokes on the central deflectors and a more comfortable gear knob.
The devices received stylish orange scales. |
Finally, the driver's seat lift was returned to Granta. Alas, even in the lowest position, the seating position is too high. |
If necessary, trunk capacity can be increased to 675 liters by folding the rear seat backs. |
Model design and equipment
The body of the new Grant Cross station wagon is designed in the same style as all the latest Lada models. However, original attributes are added to the signature X-shaped expression of the “face” - plastic linings “all around” and on the doors, as well as exclusive 15-inch wheels sporting a special two-tone color (a combination of gray and silver shades) and polished areas. These wheels are fitted with 195/55 R15 tires, while the base station wagon gets 185/55 R15 tires. The color “Aurum” will be included in the palette of body enamels of the new model, which should give the car additional energy (the car in this color is shown in the photo).
In the interior of the new representative of the Granta line, the dominant black shade is diluted with orange and gray inserts. Already in the initial configuration, the Lada Granta Cross will be able to boast climate control and roof rails, but in more expensive versions the car will be equipped with heated front seats and windshield, cruise control, rear parking sensors, and multimedia with a color screen.
Photos of the Granta Cross salon
Update June 3, 2021.
Russian specifications and prices for the Lada Granta Cross 2019 have been announced, sales of which will start on June 12. The station wagon is offered to be purchased in three versions (Classic, Comfort and Luxe), paying from 554,900 to 643,900 rubles. The “Classic” version includes powered and heated mirrors, climate control and audio preparation. The Comfort package includes heated front seats and a 4-speaker audio system. The Luxury version includes a heated windshield, rear parking sensors and cruise control. The full price list with all modifications and prices is given below.
| Equipment | Classic | Comfort | Luxe |
| 1.6 87 hp/5MT | 554 900 | 577 900 | – |
| 1.6 106 hp/5MT | – | 592 900 | 618 900 |
| 1.6 106 hp/5AMT | – | 617 900 | 643 900 |
Nominee for the Grand Prix “Behind the Wheel” 2021
We allow only completely new cars to participate in the Behind the Wheel Grand Prix 2021 - those that appeared in 2021 for the first time or that have changed generations.
Restylings or updates to the engine range do not count. We made an exception for the Lada Granta Cross station wagon, because we consider the cross versions to be independent models. In addition, there was no Cross Grant before - previously only Kalina had a “cross” version. So this car is among the nominees.
But whether it is the best in its class or not is up to you to decide. Voting has already begun. Your opinion is important to us. And among the readers who voted, we will draw three Lada Vesta cars.
The official page of the Behind the Wheel Grand Prix 2021 is available at this link. There you will also find a voting form.
- The general partner of the Behind the Wheel Grand Prix is Cordiant.
- The winners of the Behind the Wheel Grand Prix 2021 can be found here.
- Read about who won the cars raffled off this year here.
- A huge selection of accessories for Granta Cross is presented in the windows of our store: hood stops, windshield drain, floor mats and trunk. For those who like to explore the world, there are car racks and various fastenings for transporting goods.
5 reasons to think about buying a Lada Granta Cross (and one reason to doubt it)
Specifications and prices
The main feature is the ground clearance - it is 182 mm, which is 22 mm more than the standard model.
The engine range will not present any surprises: these are two 1.6 liter power units with 87 and 106 hp.
1.6 and 87 hp
With such an engine, the car is offered only in the entry-level Classic configuration at a price of 520-540 thousand rubles. 87 horsepower engine with eight valves. The model's equipment includes a driver's airbag, ABS, air conditioning, electric mirrors and front power windows, an audio system, and light alloy wheels.
This engine is paired with only a manual transmission.
There will be minimal changes to the rear and sides
1.6 and 106 hp
With a more powerful engine with 16 valves and 106 hp. The model is offered in two equipment options. The Comfort package will cost 545-565 thousand rubles and differs from the Classic version only by the addition of another airbag.
The top-end Luxe configuration includes a full set of electric windows, fog lights, automatic wipers and headlights, as well as parking sensors. The price of the new Lada Granta Cross station wagon will be no more than 600 thousand rubles.
As an additional option for the car, it is possible to replace the “mechanics” with a robotic transmission. Depending on the configuration, the amount of the surcharge will vary between 25-28 thousand rubles.
In the photo, the pre-production Lada Granta is being tested. The cross version has not yet come to the attention of the paparazzi
Main changes and facts about the new model
Nothing unexpected happened in the car. Even without a list of new elements, you could say what exactly the concern will change in its car with the Cross prefix. However, let's look at some of the features of the new car. The vehicle can hardly be called completely new; the concern did not change engines or add a new sports body kit. Most of the changes are due to the fact that the car looks a little more confident on the road, thanks to the increased ground clearance.
More specifically, the changes are as follows:
- ground clearance 183 mm - hardly anyone will be surprised by this parameter, but for a station wagon with the most affordable price tag in its class, this is quite good; for rural and country roads it is enough;
- a narrow plastic protective strip along the lower part of the body, which is gray on the bumper and black on the sills and arches, looks quite impressive, but not too modern;
- the slightly raised design of the front part makes the car more serious, it seems that the size of the headlights and radiator grille has increased, but this is an optical illusion due to the raised ground clearance;
- the interior has a slightly different upholstery option, and the interior design also changes slightly for a number of models, but in general everything remains the same as in the regular Grant station wagon model;
- new colors appear that have received interesting names, for example, the popular golden color will be called Aurum, such a car will receive slightly changed interior colors.
The car buyer will be pleased that the manufacturer creates a certain stylization for its models. In particular, the exterior paint colors will also be present in the interior. Of course, this also means that we will only get the Granta Cross in expensive trim levels, so we shouldn’t count on a car for 500,000 rubles. While there is no official information about other changes, other characteristics remain the same as on the standard version of the station wagon.
Technical characteristics of Lada Granta Cross 2019-2020
Buyers will be able to choose one of two powertrain options for the Granta Cross model:
- Engine 1.6 liter 87 hp and 140 Nm (works in tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission);
- Engine 1.6 liter 106 hp and 148 Nm (combined with a 5-speed manual transmission or an AMT robot).
The ground clearance of the cross-version of Grant’s “barn,” as already noted, reaches 198 mm, which is 18 mm higher than the ground clearance of a standard station wagon. Such a reserve under the bottom will allow the car to move more confidently on dirt roads and park at high curbs without fear.
Full technical specifications:
| Parameter | Granta Cross 1.6 87 hp | Granta Cross 1.6 106 hp | |
| Engine | |||
| engine's type | petrol | ||
| Supercharging | No | ||
| Cylinder configuration | R4 | ||
| Volume, cubic cm. | 1596 | ||
| Power, hp (at rpm) | 87 (5100) | 106 (5800) | |
| Torque, N*m (at rpm) | 140 (3800) | 148 (4000) | |
| Transmission | |||
| Drive unit | front | ||
| Transmission | 5 manual transmission | 5 manual transmission | 5 manual transmission |
| Suspension | |||
| Front suspension type | independent McPherson | ||
| Rear suspension type | semi-independent torsion beam | ||
| Brake system | |||
| Front brakes | disk | ||
| Rear brakes | drums | ||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Combined cycle, l/100 km | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| dimensions | |||
| Number of seats | 5 | ||
| Length, mm | 4148 | ||
| Width, mm | 1700 | ||
| Height, mm | 1560 | ||
| Wheelbase, mm | 2476 | ||
| Trunk volume (min/max), l | 360/675 | ||
| Ground clearance (clearance), mm | 198 | ||
| Dynamic characteristics | |||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 166 | 178 | |
| Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s | 12.2 | 10.8 | 12.7 |
