Lada Priora
Encyclopedia
Lada Priora is an economy car (VAZ-2170/71/72) produced by the Russian automaker AvtoVAZ
since March, 2007. It is largely a restyled Lada 110
.
Also convertible versions are going to be produced in small numbers, according to the demand.
In June 2011 Lada announced that they will offer soon a version with a 90 hp engine, the weight will be reduced by 39 % compared to the 98 hp basic engine. The engine will be more long-lasting with up to 200,000 km mileage.
In August 2011 a new version named Lada Priora CNG was announced. It will be powered by gasoline and Compressed natural gas
(CNG). The fuel tank will hold 43 liter and the four gas tanks 96 liter. The range with gasoline will be 580 km and 330 km with CNG.
and electric power steering. Since May 2008, Lada Priora offers a «Lux» package, which includes passenger airbag, seat belt pretensioners in the front seats, ABS
and parking sensors
. In addition, some packages add standard air conditioning
with climate control, integrated audio with bluetooth
handsfree, heated front seats, automatic headlamps and rain sensor
. On the other hand, automatic transmission
, electronic stability control
and side airbags are not offered.
team contested the latter part of the 2009 World Touring Car Championship season
with a trio of Prioras, having started the season with Lada 110s.
AvtoVAZ
AvtoVAZ is the Russian automobile manufacturer formerly known as VAZ: Volzhsky Avtomobilny Zavod , but better known to the world under the trade name Lada. The company was established in the late 1960s in collaboration with Fiat...
since March, 2007. It is largely a restyled Lada 110
Lada 110
The Lada 110 is a Russian sedan car built by AvtoVAZ since 1995. It also spawned two close derivatives - the 111 estate and 112 hatchback...
.
Body styles
- VAZ-2170: base sedan (is produced since March 2007);
- VAZ-2171 Universal: station wagon (is produced since May 2009);
- VAZ-2172: 5-door hatchback (is produced since February, 2008);
- VAZ-2172 Coupé: 3-door hatchback, based on the 5-door hatchback (is produced since 18 January 2010 - limited production);
- VAZ-21708 Priora Premier: long-wheelbase version of the sedan, with an extra 175 mm (is produced in small numbers since the autumn of 2008);
Also convertible versions are going to be produced in small numbers, according to the demand.
In June 2011 Lada announced that they will offer soon a version with a 90 hp engine, the weight will be reduced by 39 % compared to the 98 hp basic engine. The engine will be more long-lasting with up to 200,000 km mileage.
In August 2011 a new version named Lada Priora CNG was announced. It will be powered by gasoline and Compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
(CNG). The fuel tank will hold 43 liter and the four gas tanks 96 liter. The range with gasoline will be 580 km and 330 km with CNG.
Equipment
Base Prioras come with standard driver's side airbagAirbag
An Airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision, to prevent occupants from striking interior objects such as the steering wheel or a window...
and electric power steering. Since May 2008, Lada Priora offers a «Lux» package, which includes passenger airbag, seat belt pretensioners in the front seats, ABS
Anti-lock braking system
An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up and therefore avoiding skidding.An ABS generally offers...
and parking sensors
Parking sensors
Parking sensors are proximity sensors for road vehicles which can alert the driver to unseen obstacles during parking manoeuvres.Parking sensors generally fall into two categories.1. Electromagnetic parking sensors...
. In addition, some packages add standard air conditioning
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
with climate control, integrated audio with bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
handsfree, heated front seats, automatic headlamps and rain sensor
Rain sensor
A rain sensor or rain switch is a switching device actuated by rainfall. There are two main applications for rain sensors. The first is a water conservation device connected to an automatic irrigation system that causes the system to shut down in the event of rainfall...
. On the other hand, automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
, electronic stability control
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control is a computerized technology that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle where the driver intends to go...
and side airbags are not offered.
Motor sport
The LADA SportRussian Bears Motorsport
Russian Bears Motorsport is a Russian auto racing team based in Moscow. They ran the works team for Lada in the World Touring Car Championship , under the banner LADA Sport in the 2009 season.-Team history:...
team contested the latter part of the 2009 World Touring Car Championship season
2009 World Touring Car Championship season
The 2009 World Touring Car Championship season was the sixth FIA World Touring Car Championship season, the fifth since its 2005 return. It began on March 8, and ended on November 22, after twenty-four races...
with a trio of Prioras, having started the season with Lada 110s.