VAZ-2170
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | September 1, 1966 in Tolyatti, Russia |
| Headquarters | Tolyatti , Russia |
| Products | Automobiles (including Lada Priora) |
| Website | www |
The Lada Priora is a compact car manufactured by the Russian company AvtoVAZ between 2007 and 2018. It serves as an updated redesign of the Lada 110, taking over from that model in 2009. By May 2012, production numbers had reached 590,000 units. Starting with the 2016 model year, the Priora ceased to be exported and was replaced domestically by the Lada Vesta.
On July 16, 2018, photos emerged showing the final Lada Priora body at the factory, labeled "Последний!" ("Last!"). The concluding vehicle was assembled in mid-July using pre-welded body parts. AvtoVAZ officially announced the termination of Priora production on July 17, 2018.
Body styles
- VAZ-2170: standard sedan (available since March 2007);
- VAZ-2171 Universal: station wagon version (introduced May 2009);
- VAZ-2172: five-door hatchback (from February 2008);
- VAZ-2172 Coupé: limited-run three-door hatchback (since January 2010);
- VAZ-21708 Priora Premier: extended wheelbase sedan variant with an additional 175 mm length, produced in small quantities by AvtoVAZ’s partner ZAO Super-Avto, equipped with a 120 hp 1.8-liter VAZ-21128 engine (available from autumn 2008).
In June 2011, AvtoVAZ introduced a lighter powerplant delivering 90 hp, which weighs 39% less than the previous 98 hp engine and is rated for durability up to 200,000 km.
August 2011 marked the launch of the Lada Priora CNG—a dual-fuel vehicle capable of running on both gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG), offering a combined driving range close to 910 km.
On May 22, 2018, AvtoVAZ declared that production of the Priora sedan would cease by July 2018; production of hatchback and station wagon models had already ended in late 2015. The sedan model accounted for more than 80% of total sales. Nevertheless, according to AvtoVAZ’s press office "Avtosreda," final decisions were still pending, and manufacturing continued based on market demand.
Equipment
The base models of the Priora come equipped with a driver’s airbag and electric power-assisted steering. From May 2008 onward, the «Lux» trim package added features such as passenger and front side airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, ABS brakes, and parking sensors. Higher-level trims include air conditioning with climate control, integrated Bluetooth audio systems, heated front seats, automatic headlights, and rain sensors. Multimedia capabilities were introduced in April 2010, followed by navigation systems in early 2011. Electronic stability control and fully automatic transmissions were not available options.
The vehicle utilizes a 1.6 L 16-valve engine mated to a transmission engineered to handle torque up to 145 N·m and fitted with durable sealed transmission bearings.
The Priora equipped with the 1.8 L engine achieves a maximum speed of , accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in approximately ten seconds.
In 2014, the Lada Priora 1.6 AMT was launched featuring an automated manual transmission delivering 106 hp; this system is based on a five-speed manual gearbox enhanced with electro-hydraulic actuators controlled by an electronic unit from ZF Group.
Motorsport
The LADA Sport squad participated in the latter stages of the 2009 World Touring Car Championship season fielding three Prioras after initially competing earlier that season with Lada 110 models.
Safety
During the Russian ARCAP frontal crash test conducted in 2007, the Priora earned a score of 5.4 out of a possible 16 points, resulting in a one-star rating out of four. A subsequent model improved its score to 10.6 points out of sixteen.
External links
- Official website for Lada Priora
- Super Auto portal (in Russian)
- Community page for Lada Priora enthusiasts (in Russian)