VAZ-2171
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 1, 1966 |
| Headquarters | Russia |
| Products | Automobiles (including Lada Priora) |
The Lada Priora is a compact car manufactured by the Russian company AvtoVAZ from March 2007 until July 2018. It represents an updated and redesigned iteration of the Lada 110, which it succeeded 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 succeeded in the domestic market by the Lada Vesta.
On July 16, 2018, an image emerged depicting the final Lada Priora body within the factory’s welding area, labeled "Последний!" ("Last!"). The concluding assembly phase utilized previously welded bodies over several days. AvtoVAZ officially announced the termination of Priora production on July 17, 2018.
Body styles
- VAZ-2170: standard sedan model (introduced March 2007);
- VAZ-2171 Universal: station wagon variant (available since May 2009);
- VAZ-2172: five-door hatchback (released February 2008);
- VAZ-2172 Coupé: three-door hatchback derived from the five-door version (limited production started January 2010);
- VAZ-21708 Priora Premier: extended wheelbase sedan with an additional 175 mm length, produced in limited quantities by AvtoVAZ’s partner ZAO Super-Avto, featuring a 120 hp 1.8-liter VAZ-21128 engine (available since autumn 2008).
In June 2011, AvtoVAZ introduced a lighter engine variant delivering 90 hp, which reduced weight by 39% compared to the previous 98 hp unit and offered enhanced reliability up to 200,000 km.
August 2011 saw the launch of the Lada Priora CNG model, capable of running on both gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG). This version includes a 43-liter gasoline tank alongside four gas tanks totaling 96 liters, providing a driving range of approximately 580 km on gasoline and an additional 330 km on CNG.
On May 22, 2018, AvtoVAZ declared that production of the Priora sedan would conclude by July of that year. Production of hatchback and station wagon models had already ended by late 2015, with sedans accounting for over 80% of total sales. Nonetheless, certain decisions were still pending according to statements from AvtoVAZ’s press office.
Equipment
Standard Priora models come equipped with a driver’s airbag and electric power steering. From May 2008 onward, the «Lux» trim level included a passenger airbag (later supplemented by front side airbags), front seat belt pretensioners, ABS brakes, and parking sensors. Optional packages offered features such as air conditioning with climate control, integrated audio systems with Bluetooth hands-free functionality, heated front seats, automatic headlights, and rain sensors. Multimedia systems were introduced in April 2010, followed by navigation capabilities in early 2011. Electronic stability control and fully automatic transmissions were not available options.
The Priora is powered by a 1.6-liter 16-valve engine paired with a transmission engineered to handle torque up to 145 N·m and reinforced transmission bearings for improved durability.
The Priora equipped with a 1.8-liter engine achieves a top speed of , accelerating from zero to 100 km/h within approximately 10 seconds.
In 2014, the Lada Priora 1.6 AMT was launched featuring an automated manual transmission producing 106 hp. This system is based on a five-speed manual gearbox combined with electro-hydraulic actuators controlled by an electronic unit developed by ZF Group.
Motorsport
The LADA Sport team participated in the latter stages of the 2009 World Touring Car Championship season fielding three Prioras after starting the season with Lada 110 models.
Safety
During a frontal crash test conducted by Russia’s ARCAP safety program in 2007, the Priora earned a score of 5.4 out of a possible 16 points, corresponding to one star out of four. An updated version later improved its rating to achieve a score of 10.6 points.
External links
- Official website for Lada Priora
- Super Auto Portal (in Russian)
- Lada Priora Enthusiasts' Club (in Russian)