“Lada-Granta-Liftback” appeared on the Russian car market not so long ago. Currently, this car is produced in a wide range. This model has quite good equipment, especially since the new and modernized car received a high-quality transmission, good suspension and a reliable engine.
Basically, tuning of Lada-Grants-Liftback is performed externally. Moreover, there are many options to improve the design of the car. Each owner of such a car will be able to make it unique and unique with his own hands.
Motor improvement
Every car enthusiast can do the Grants-Liftback tuning if desired. But first of all, it is necessary to improve the engine. To do this, you first need to install a zero resistance filter to improve the power by 3-6%. Then you can replace the exhaust system with a larger one to improve cylinder ventilation and reduce exhaust resistance.
When improving this car, you will definitely have to reflash the software in order to increase the power, speed and dynamics of a car like the Lada-Granta-Liftback. Tuning, photos of which are presented in the article, will help reduce fuel consumption. Also common during the modification of this car is the installation of electronic gas pedals.
To thoroughly improve the engine you will have to do the following:
- bore the internal cavity of the cylinders;
- install the turbocharger;
- carry out installation of forged elements of the cylinder-piston group.
But such modifications require huge financial investments, so only real fans of non-standard cars decide on them.
Lada Granta liftback
Despite the sloping roof, there is enough headroom for rear passengers.
The width allows three adults to sit comfortably. Despite the sloping roof, there is enough headroom for rear passengers. The width allows three adults to sit comfortably.
But the back row pleased me. Despite the sloping roof, there is no less headroom here than in the Ravon Nexia sedan (aka the previous generation Chevrolet Aveo). Thus, even with a height of 185–190 cm, you can fit quite comfortably. Riding in the back won't cause any discomfort either, although Grant's shoulders feel a little tight. The same Renault Logan is noticeably more spacious in this sense. The Granta liftback makes up in part due to its spacious trunk. In pure volume, it is inferior to Loganov’s 4 liters (396 liters versus 400 liters - according to our measurements), but in terms of convenience it is many times superior. An assembled bicycle for an adult or fairly large household appliances can easily fit here.
Car painting
Painting a car in a matte color is still popular. This option not only looks unusual, but also makes the vehicle stand out on the road. Airbrushing all over the body will also look great. You can apply temporary images that will quickly wash off, or permanent ones. True, it is unlikely that you will be able to paint a car yourself, since such work can only be done by a professional artist. But you can try to put your autograph on the hood in the form of a drawing.
Do-it-yourself Grants-Liftback tuning is also done using a material such as liquid rubber. It is applied to the car in several layers to create a textured rubber coating on the body that protects the original paint of the car from small particles of sand, stones and ultraviolet radiation. The uniqueness of this coating is that it can be quickly and completely removed at any time.
External tuning "Granty-Liftback" can be done using film. It is used for gluing car body parts. This material has a wide range of textures and colors, and if desired, you can choose a film of any shade.
The design of the rims largely influences the appearance of the Lada Granta. To improve the appearance of the car, it is enough to treat the wheels with temporary or permanent paint. For such purposes, a texture coating is often used, which is applied using immersion printing.
Lada Granta liftback
The Itelma multimedia system must be turned off forcibly - it does not “stall” along with the car.
For several years, AVTOVAZ never bothered to correct the situation. The Itelma multimedia system must be turned off forcibly - it does not “stall” along with the car. For several years, AVTOVAZ never bothered to correct the situation.
The USB port located on the inside of the glove compartment leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. The uneven force on the “wings” of the climate control unit and the fittings from even earlier VAZ cars (admire the handbrake handle) are also frustrating. The abundance of silver was added: it is present on the panel elements and the shagreen plastic of the door handles. According to someone's good intentions, such a decision should have given the salon more solidity, but in fact it had the opposite effect. The interior of the Granta lags behind the exterior and every second reminds you that you are sitting in a very budget car.
Interior tuning
"Granta-Liftback" is a wonderful car with good characteristics that can be improved with a high-quality audio system. To achieve the best effect, you will need the right speakers. Mount them in appropriate places on the machine. However, not everyone will be able to perform such a “Grants-Liftback” tuning with their own hands; it is better to turn to professionals.
Fans of a dynamic driving style should equip their vehicles with special sports seats. In addition, it is recommended to install a steering wheel in the same style and multi-point seat belts.
The front panel of the car can also be improved. Many car enthusiasts reupholster the interior. In this case, tuning the Lada-Granty-Liftback, the photo of which is presented above, involves choosing the right shade of finishing materials. Of course, it is advisable to look for a good designer, because without understanding the basics of color combinations, you can ruin everything. Some Lada Granta owners do soundproofing.
Rear head restraints for Grant
When tuning lighting and other elements of the car, do not forget about comfort. Therefore, tuning the Granta seats will not be superfluous. It is about improving this part of the interior of the Lada Granta that it is worth talking in more detail.
Some Grant models are equipped with head restraints at the factory. Other cars are deprived of this privilege. If you are the owner of just such a car, do not be upset. On the contrary, this will be a reason to install these parts yourself, and at the same time an opportunity to get to know your car better.
Before tuning the car interior with your own hands, you need to purchase a set of head restraints for Granta. They are available in almost all auto stores in the country.
We will also need the following tools:
- drill with drill number 6;
- key No. 10;
- marker (not black);
- screwdriver;
- sharp knife.
The first thing to do is remove the seat backs. To do this, you should carefully remove the upholstery and unzip the zipper. Next, unscrew it with a screwdriver and pull out all the plastic components and locking buttons that are located in the seat backs. After this, you need to find the centers of the colored inserts on the upholstery and mark them with a marker.
Then we attach the head restraints with brackets to the seat backs, marking the places where the head restraints will be installed. After this, we drill holes in the pipes of the latter, attach the brackets to the seats, and tighten the fasteners with a wrench. Next, use a sharp knife to make small cuts, in place of which we install the headrest fungi. At the final stage, carefully assemble the seats in the reverse order.
It is worth noting that headrests will not only add comfort to your Granta. Thanks to this tuning of the car interior, you can store things on the rear parcel shelf of the car and not worry about them falling on the heads of passengers.
All these improvements for the Lada Grant are designed to make operating the car more comfortable. They make driving much more enjoyable.
Types of bumpers
- The “Robot” bumper is very popular among tuning enthusiasts. Its only drawback is its too high price. For this reason, most Lada Granta owners prefer cheaper products.
- The Sniper bumper combines enormous power and sharpness. The trapezoidal air intake cutouts make the car feel more lively, and they also allow for more efficient cooling of the engine and front brakes.
- The STM bumper is a very common product. It can trap air, directing it to the brake pads, thereby cooling them. This bumper model has additional thresholds that prevent chips on the radiator grille and contamination. Car owners will be pleased with the original openings of the fog lights and air intake.
- Car enthusiasts who want to give the Grant a predatory look should pay attention to the GTS bumper. This product differs from others with aggressive cutouts for foglights, a wide air intake opening and sharp lines.
Compete on equal terms
The price of our test car is 571,200 rubles, which means it comes close to localized foreign cars of the same class. Thus, a Renault Sandero hatchback with a 1.6-liter 102-horsepower engine and a 4-band automatic transmission is offered for 629,990 rubles, and for the same car with a 1.6-liter engine with 82 hp. and “robot” they ask for 579,990 rubles. The Czech liftback Skoda Rapid, again with a 1.6 liter engine and a 6-band automatic transmission, will cost more – 736,000 rubles. Another alternative is the Datsun mi-Do hatchback with a 4-band automatic transmission, sold in the range from 542,000 to 596,000 rubles.
Installation of roof rails
After replacing the bumper, it is recommended to install stylish roof rails. Such elements will give the vehicle an original look and demonstrate the good taste of the owner. To attach them, you do not have to drill into the body, since the roof rails are fixed to the roof rack located on the roof of the car. Similar products are produced in black or silver. These shades will suit any body color. You can purchase reliable crossbars for them and screw them on yourself. Such a trunk can support a load weighing more than 50 kilograms.
Engine and chassis
98 horsepower engine with automatic transmission
There have been no updates to the line of power units. The car is equipped with 87 and 106-horsepower engines coupled with a manual transmission, as well as a 98-horsepower engine working in conjunction with an automatic transmission manufactured by the Japanese company Jatco.
There have been no significant changes in the dynamics and fuel consumption of the model.
The main innovation of the Granta Liftback is hidden under its body. AvtoVAZ designers, together with colleagues from Renault-Nissan, have developed a new chassis, characterized by a smooth ride and good vehicle handling.
It is distinguished by powerful anti-roll bars, gas-filled shock absorbers and stiffer springs, which have been carefully calibrated.
It should be noted that the modernized chassis is provided only for the top configuration of the car, and in the “Standard” and “Norma” modifications they use conventional liquid shock absorbers and the same springs as on the sedan.
Changes also affected the brake mechanisms: new vacuum boosters appeared. Because of this, the pedal travel has decreased, and the force on it increases more smoothly with decreasing speed than in the sedan.
The main goal of these innovations is to increase the stability of the model in turns, reduce lateral swing and roll.
Wheel modification
Having decided to tune the Grants-Liftback, it is necessary to replace the base wheels with 15-inch ones, since they look more neat and do not burden the appearance of the car. In addition, with new wheels, the process of moving on uneven roads will become more comfortable.
Some car enthusiasts use wheels measuring 16-17 inches. But in this case, you will still have to spend money on low-profile tires. In addition, this tuning option is suitable only for residents of large cities with good roads.
So the salon is now also like Vesta’s?
No. The interior will seem painfully familiar to everyone who has driven the latest Kalinas: there is the same central part of the front panel, the same glove compartment (rather cramped and uncomfortable). A hint of kinship with Vesta lies in the new decorative trims on the front panel and the cartoonishly bright tidy with new white backlighting, which is readable surprisingly well.
As for the finishing materials, you shouldn’t expect any surprises: it’s still budget-friendly, hard and plastic.
An important point of the Granta update is the new front seats, which seem to have added lateral support and slightly changed their shape. And a very big question arises regarding the seats, because the increased lateral support is not felt, but that’s not so bad.
But the real problem is the push-out profile of the backrest, which puts pressure on the spine and does not allow you to sit comfortably: your back gets tired very quickly.
The rather limited set of adjustments doesn't help either. In the top versions of the Grant, only a driver's seat lift in the range of 40 millimeters and steering column adjustment are provided.
Other car improvements
External mirrors can be equipped with turn signals, heating and electrical adjustment. When improving Grants-Liftback, we must not forget about tinting. However, it is not recommended to use film on headlights, as this will affect the safety of the machine.
The Granta motor would benefit from strong protection from below. The car is produced with standard steel protection, which should be replaced with a tuning version. Engine protection from Kalina is often used for this brand of car.
To make the lower edge of the trunk on the Grant-Liftback look more modern and stylish, it is advisable to install a small lip spoiler on it. You should choose products painted in the body color. This element will not greatly increase the dimensions of the car, but will have a positive effect on the aerodynamic performance.
Among other things, the spoiler will protect the glass from dirt. If you think that external tuning in a Lada-Granta-Liftback car using such a part will ruin the appearance, then don’t worry. After all, the small spoiler fits perfectly with the overall design of this car.
If you want to make a racing car out of the Lada Granta, you will definitely have to think about the fender liners. Lockers made of polymer material will help protect your car from splashes of dirt, impacts from pebbles and other road debris.
I see X-face. So, is that all?
No. In fact, there are many more changes, just not all of them are immediately noticeable. The hood, for example, is slightly different: its edge is slightly turned up at the base of the windshield, and under this “visor” the washer nozzles, which used to stick straight out of the hood, are now hidden. The rear bumper has also been slightly updated, and each version has its own version.
The sedan's license plate area has moved from the bumper to the trunk lid (to the delight of those who like to avoid paying for street parking). and the archaic trunk lock cylinder finally gave way to an electrically operated button.
The lid itself became visually a little more interesting, there were more stampings and ribs on it, and it felt stiffer. But the hinges are weak: when opening there is no reactive force, the lid moves flimsily back and forth and one gets the feeling that with one movement it can be removed from the hinges and thrown away.
The same cannot be said about the liftback: its pillars are powerful, the fifth door rises tightly and slowly, as if on an electric drive.
But the side surfaces of the body as a whole have not changed: complex X-shaped stampings have bypassed them. Therefore, Granta looks simpler than Vesta and Xray, clearly observing the hierarchy of the model range. And such changes would not have the best effect on the price tag, but price is still Granta’s main trump card. Which we will return to later.
Do-it-yourself Lada Granta liftback tuning
Although the Lada Granta in a liftback body is a modern car, which is offered in a large number of trim levels, many owners still try to change and modify something in it, making the car different from the standard. Various tuning options allow you to make changes both to the car as a whole and to its individual systems and components. It’s worth looking at such improvements in more detail.
Engine
Almost every owner would like to drive a more powerful and dynamic car. The weakest version of the Lada-Grant, the liftback, develops only 87 hp, and the most powerful engine version has a power of 106 hp, which is also unable to provide decent dynamics to the car. You can make the power unit more playful without serious intervention in the design of the unit in the following way:
- Installing a zero resistance air filter. For these purposes, a “nulevik” filter is used, through which more air can be supplied to the cylinders. Thus, it will be possible to slightly increase the power of the unit.
In addition to the listed engine upgrade options, you can install an electronic gas pedal. This element will ensure the most accurate response of the power unit to pedal pressure. New versions of such elements have an additional module that allows the driver to select the desired driving mode.
With a more serious approach to modernizing the Lada-Grant engine in the liftback body, you can install a turbocharger, forged pistons and bore the cylinders. If you listen to the recommendations of experts, then such modifications must be carried out comprehensively, since equipping the car with only a turbine can lead to damage to the pistons as a result of the increased load. Also, if you install only forged elements, then there will be no increase in power.
Chassis
In addition to engine modifications, the vehicle's chassis (suspensions, levers, etc.) can also be modernized. The model in question has a soft suspension designed for driving on good roads. Any changes to the suspension can make it stiffer, which will have a positive effect on handling, but at the same time reduce comfort. Changes can be made to the rear suspension by reducing the number of spring coils by exactly one. To give the body rigidity when cornering, you can install strut extensions on the front end, the same as on the Kalina.
To lower the Granta liftback suspension, you can choose one of the following methods:
- replacing the suspension with a design with variable ground clearance. In this way, the shock absorbers are given autonomous rigidity. In summer, the car can be lowered and raised in winter;
- Replacing the standard suspension with a new one with a lower landing. In this case, an appropriate set of springs and shock absorbers is selected;
- installation of low profile tires. This option allows you to reduce the seating position and improve vehicle handling;
- equipping a car with lowered springs without replacing shock-absorbing elements. This option will only be suitable for city driving.
In addition to the above modifications, you can make the following changes to the suspension:
- install triangular levers, which will increase the rigidity of the unit, ensure the base is raised up to 3 cm and make it possible to adjust the caster in the range from 1 to 4° in negative values;
- install a subframe. The element will add rigidity to the body, the suspension will receive more powerful mounts, the engine will have additional protection, the wheelbase will increase by 15 mm, and the likelihood of the front end diving during braking will be reduced;
If we consider changes to the brake system, the simplest tuning option is to replace the standard brake discs with larger ones. In this case, when installing R14 wheels instead of standard R13, no modifications will be required.
Foreign-made brake pads can be installed together with the discs. Discs on the Lada-Granta liftback can be installed, for example, by Brembo (article: 09.8903.75), and pads - by Fiat (article: 13.0460–2813.2).
Video: lowering the landing using the example of “Grants” in a sedan body
Appearance
Exterior tuning is quite diverse and depends only on the imagination and financial capabilities of the car owner. To change the appearance, you can install or replace the following elements:
- roof rails These products are to some extent capable of correcting some errors in the control system. They differ in both weight and degree of aerodynamics. Installing such elements gives the car an individual character;
How to improve the motor and accelerator assembly?
Here chip tuning should come to the fore. The basic setting assumes that the electronic control module implements averaged and optimal engine operating parameters that are suitable for the vehicle's running-in process. The modernization procedure involves removing the microcircuit from the ECU and reconfiguring it. You should carry out this activity yourself only if you have certain knowledge and experience in the field of programming. For the average owner of a Lada Grant sedan, such a specific procedure as chip tuning is not available, so its implementation should be entrusted to experienced programmers from specialized studios. If you perform the firmware correctly, it is quite possible to achieve a power increase of 15-20%. An adjustment to the level of fuel consumption may also occur here. This parameter depends on the software version.
Another significant point that can provoke increased attention from the owner is the accelerator pedal. The standard setting of the unit is characterized by a “sluggish” response of the Lada Granta sedan engine to pressing the corresponding pedal
To achieve a sharp increase in speed, you will need to press the pedal deeper, but even here there are delays. This annoying feature can be minimized by tightening the damper cable drive and adjusting the camshaft.
About the nuances of sports tuning
Traditionally, a standard audio system is not able to please not only music lovers, but also ordinary owners. You shouldn't expect any bass that deafens the surrounding space, or rhythmic shuddering of glass. To achieve passable sound, you will need to replace or add more speakers. The Lada Granta liftback will please you with enough space to place a subwoofer.
After upgrading the standard audio system, you can move on to giving the body the appearance of a racing sports car. The wheels are painted bright white, and improvised “tongues of flame” appear on the body. The exhaust end pipes are replaced with flattened counterparts.
To widen the track, it is recommended to use the services of specialized workshops. Overhead widening elements are mounted on the wheel arches. Some pilots install monitors in these places. Upon completion of the full range of manipulations, the car acquires a sporty appearance. Don't forget about the body kit for the Grant.
The market for goods in the tuning segment is replete with a variety of body kits adapted for the Lada Granta liftback. These can be electronic external windows with heating functions or electrically adjustable angle of rotation. Diode devices are also available. Capable of duplicating turn signal signals. More expensive versions are equipped with cameras. They broadcast the surrounding environment to a monitor in the cabin. The Grant body kit is always relevant.
Still, most fans tend to associate these accessories with an unjustified waste of money.
Paper origami machines (diagrams)
Origami racing car
Such cars were popular in the USSR. We also post a video:
Origami tank
Origami machine
Modernizing the appearance of the car
Often, for users, the first point in arranging a car is tuning the Granta's interior. But when it comes to the appearance of the car, then users begin to carry out external tuning of the liftback by installing a body kit on the body.
Thanks to the massive body part, there are many possibilities for modernization. Tuning the bumper will also enliven the appearance of the car, giving it a specific emotional component.
If you install updated polymer fenders instead of factory fenders, this will not only improve the aesthetics of the car, but will also protect the elements that most often suffer from corrosion from corrosion. Tuning the Granta Liftback with body kits will make the front part more pronounced and defined.
When tuning Grant headlights, most often users choose to install narrow headlights instead of wide factory ones. This adds a special aesthetic to the taillights, which have a streamlined shape.
What will you need for the job?
To lift the Niva suspension with rubber spacers, you will need to assemble the following lift kit.
- Springs front and rear. Suitable parts for Chevrolet Niva d=315 mm, t=15.7 mm (A), for Volga-21 d=323 mm, t=16.4 or for RAF d=365 mm, t=17.3 mm. It all depends on how stiff the springs you want to install.
- Rubber spacers for springs are large repair ones, with metal cups.
- Front and rear shock absorbers for Chevrolet Niva Premium or Excel-G, depending on the desired stiffness.
- Spacers for the upper ball joints are ordered from a turner, thickness – 20-30 mm. You will need to make the brackets for the rear shock absorbers yourself.
- Washers for the cup, enlarged, outer diameter – 30 mm, inner diameter – 10 mm. Required 12 pcs.
- Extended bolts for the upper ball joints and under the cup. Take 6 bolts of the VAZ 2108 muffler clamp (M8x65) and 4 bolts of the VAZ 2108 lower suspension arm (M10x75x1.25).
- Two jacks, boards for support, ties for springs.
Specifications
| Versions | Standard | Norm | Lux |
| Drive unit | front | ||
| engine's type | four-stroke, gasoline | ||
| Number, arrangement of cylinders | 4, in-line | ||
| Engine displacement, cm3 | 1596 | ||
| Maximum power, kW/rev. min. | 64/1500 | 78/5800 | 72/5600 |
| Maximum torque Nm/rev. min. | 140/3800 | 148/4000 | 145/4000 |
| Fuel consumption in the combined driving cycle, l/100 km | 7,0 | 6,7 | 7,6 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 166 | 177 | 167 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s | 12,5 | 11,0 | 13,7 |
| Gearbox / number of gears | mechanical/ 5 | mechanical/5 | automatic/4 |
| Tank capacity, l | 50 |
The release of the new Lada Granta Liftback can be considered not only a bold experiment, but also work on mistakes, of which AvtoVAZ had and still has many. This is also done so that the car does not compete with the similar second generation Lada Kalina, presented in a hatchback body.
Lada Granta is currently on the list of the most popular domestically produced cars. Among the reasons for people's love for this car are its good cross-country ability, interior capacity and affordable price. It is the Granta's cross-country ability that is its main advantage over other similar budget class cars.
The concept of vehicle cross-country ability implies the ability of a vehicle to move off-road and in difficult road conditions, while the wheel is used as propulsion.
The high ground clearance of the Lada Granta makes it possible to overcome any unevenness and potholes on the roads painlessly for the chassis. This applies to both the standard 13-inch wheel size and the more expensive versions. Equipping with 14-inch wheels will help you easily overcome irregularities of a wide variety of sizes. For those who are interested in a Lada Largus for 5 seats in Kazan, we recommend the link https://driv-avto.ru/catalog/lada/largus_5_mest to the web resource of the Drive Auto car dealership.
