"Lada Granta": tuning from the manufacturer, history and review of the model

By 2011, AvtoVAZ completed the development of a newa domestic car on the platform "Lada Kalina", which received the index of 2190 and the name of "Grant". Tuning from the manufacturer, it is worth noting, is very weak, especially in the basic configuration. To explain this can be quite simple. The proposed car for 229 thousand rubles was a combination of body, engine and chassis. But the rest of the equipment already required additional investment from customers.

This marketing course is carried out by almost allautomobile companies with a worldwide reputation. But does the customer benefit from this? Of course, for car enthusiasts who prefer to drive exclusive cars, there are great opportunities for tuning "Grants" with their own hands. The advantage is that all the details have quite affordable value, which can not but please the masters.

A bit of history

The name of the new Lada Granta car was chosen bypopular vote. A competition was announced, the winner of which was a simple resident of Krasnoyarsk. As a prize, he was awarded the "Kalina", already withdrawn from production, as throughout the entire issue its sales level did not reach the expected results.

The time has come when AvtoVAZcompletely abandon the production of the so-called "classics". According to experts, the budgetary "Grant" became a worthy replacement of the models leaving the assembly line. Tuning (photo and description below), selected by the manufacturer, allowed to save significant funds, due to which it was possible to reduce the cost of the car.

For the Togliatti plant, the appearance of the new model has becomea significant event. And, it is worth noting, there were several reasons for this. The development and launch of mass production took only 2 years, which in the realities of the domestic car industry seemed incredible. One has only to recall the history of previous cars: from the development to the beginning of the release, it took at least 5-7 years. Now you can freely purchase a sedan and a liftback Lada Grant.

Body tuning

The updated version of the car "Lada" has inthe basis of the platform "Kalina", which is expressed in an identical suspension, the device under the engine compartment. It is also clearly seen that the doors and the roof are also borrowed from the predecessor. However, the tuning allowed to make significant differences in the appearance of the "Grants".

So, what's new hides this model? First of all, this is a different design of the front: completely different wings, the hood, the original headlight unit, which incorporated daytime running lights, the previously unused design of the radiator grille with chrome-plated insert.

But as for the central part, italmost completely corresponds to its predecessor, as evidenced by aesthetic tuning. "Lada Grant" in the rear part has acquired a new design of the boot lid and a reversing lamp. Also there was an updated optics block, including the fog lamp.

Constructive changes have affected the suspension of the car. This led to a more stable behavior on the road while maintaining the previous smoothness of the course and indifference to the road surface.

Engine

Now it's worth talking about technical equipmentcar ruler "Grant". Tuning also affected the modernization of powertrains. The model is equipped with 8-valve installation, which is a modified engine "Kalina" with an updated piston-piston group. This allowed to increase the torque and the amount of horsepower.

However, there are pitfalls here too. Now, when the timing belt breaks, the risk of bending the valves has increased significantly, which is fraught with expensive repairs of the car "Grant". Tuning technical equipment allows you to replace the entire engine as well as its individual components.

Changes in technical equipment

Significant changes include the newmethod of wiring. In the new Lada Grant model, the engine control unit is controlled via the CAN bus, and not via the K-line, as it was before. This is what made it possible to facilitate car maintenance, and also influenced the significant increase in the level of reliability of individual units.

"Lada Granta": tuning salon from the manufacturer

Changes have also affected the interior. Here there was a new panel of devices, formed of hard plastic, but in terms of design and functionality, it compares favorably with its predecessor. New seats with additional side support and a modified shape will give the driver and the front passenger more comfort. People of almost any complexion can find a comfortable position. Rear seats are enough to accommodate three passengers.

However, it is worth paying attention to the fact that inlong trip they can experience some discomfort, due to lack of space. But if there is a desire to solve this issue cardinally, then it is possible to conduct internal tuning "Grants" with their own hands. For this, as a rule, native chairs are removed, and in their place are installed others.

New design of instrument panels and doorsled to a significant reduction in the number of parts. For example, in "Kalina" 21 elements were used in the assembly, in "Grant" there were only 4 of them. Such a solution allowed to reduce the number of squeaks, thereby improving both acoustic comfort and getting more pleasure from driving the car "Lada Grant". Tuning (photo auto can be seen in the article) with increased thickness and coverage of noise-absorbing mats has significantly increased the level of sound insulation of the cabin.

At last

Like any other domestic car,car "Lada Grant" can be completely remade to your taste. Now offered a lot of different linings, windscreens and other elements with which you can give your car an individuality. For those who want to stand out on the roads, it is recommended to pay attention to airbrushing. However, it is not cheap. It should be noted that in comparison with foreign cars, it is not difficult to purchase additional elements and parts that are necessary to make a general tuning. "Lada Grant" has one undeniable advantage - a low price. And this opens up great opportunities for car enthusiasts.