VAZ-217030: technical characteristics and possible malfunctions

At one time, VAZ 217030 (Lada Priora) was the real flagship of AvtoVAZ. The car represents a kind of continuation of the tenth family. Naturally, the "Priora" differs significantly from the "ten". And let this machine does not hold out to foreign competitors, it is loved and appreciated at home.

History of the model

VAZ-217030 is a revised and modernized model of VAZ-2110, which in 2007 was removed from the assembly line. In the design of the "tenth" model, engineers have made more than a thousand different changes. This is why Priuri is considered to be another family. In total, the model has three modifications. This is a sedan that has been produced since March 2007, a hatchback and a station wagon.

New car on the old platform

The tenth model began in the late 90's. Engineers of "AvtoVAZ" already well understood that on the basis of the platform, developed in the 90's, nothing promising could be built, and very soon the car would become unclaimed. What is most terrible is that it will be easily avoided by foreign competitors with budget models. Restoration was the first priority for AvtoVAZ specialists. By the way, designers started to look at the appearance of the car long before the model was put on the conveyor assembly. Look at what the pre-production VAZ-217030 looks like. The photo of the car can be seen below. As a result of all changes, consumers received a brand new and more comfortable car that fully met the market standards at that time. Already in the basic configuration of the "Priora" was equipped with all the necessary options. The car was equipped with airbags, electric windows on the front doors, electric power steering, central lock and many other elements.

Exterior

VAZ-217030 was created as a deep restyling VAZ-2110. First of all designers tried to remove excessive weight near the rear axle. Soon it became clear that without a dramatic change in front and behind the new model will not work. A banal replacement of a bumper or optics will not solve the problem, and the heaviness in the shape of a car can not be removed. The body seemed "heavy" due to the low rear wheel arches and the rear bumper, which vertically connected with the rear wing. Designers tried to increase the wheel arches and make a bumper behind, which ran from the rear edge of the car to the wheel arches. In addition to the design, which everyone knows, there were two more variants of restyling VAZ-217030. Photos (BPAN including) can be seen in our article. From the tenth model, only the side and doors remained. At the same time, the manufacturer claims that the doors are wider by 5 millimeters. Front and rear of the car became almost unrecognizable. New optics are installed. Also replaced the hood, trunk lid and other exterior elements. In general, the design can be safely compared with some budget Korean or Chinese models.

Interior

Italian designers worked on the interior design. Interior VAZ-217030 in those years looked quite tolerable. But as the finishing materials used inexpensive materials. Judging by the reviews, the level of assembly of the cabin was very poor. Italians were able to eliminate all the mistakes of past developments in the interior of the 10th model. Well-chosen colors - inside quite cozy and you can even relax. Appreciate the interior of VAZ-217030. Photo salon - in our article.

Dashboard

Here, experts from the Italian studio changed everything beyond recognition. In the central part is now an on-board computer. It was substantially modified. There is an electronic odometer, a fuel consumption sensor (medium and instantaneous), a clock, an average speed and other data. Button for opening the trunk for some reason moved to the central tunnel, closer to the selector gearbox. The luggage compartment is quite large. Its useful volume is as much as 430 liters. You can open it from the salon, or from the alarm transmitter. There is no separate button on the trunk lid. Depending on the configuration, in the center console can be located radio. On newer versions, "Priora" install multimedia systems with touch displays. The keys for operating the power window are now located on the doors, and not on the central tunnel, as before. Mirrors are electrically powered and heated. And you can control these functions with a convenient joystick. By the way, these mirrors are already available in the basic configuration. In general, everything is done in the light of ergonomics, as it should be in a normal budget car. And let the assembly is not at the highest level, but everything is in its place. And the use of basic controls is quite convenient.

Power point

As a motor, the already familiar eight-valve VAZ-21116 engine was used. It is capable of delivering 90 horsepower. Also in the line there is a 16-valve VAZ-21126 engine with a capacity of 98 "horses". In the engine design, various parts and components of foreign production were used. Due to this, it was possible to significantly increase the overall service life of power units. So, a new, lightweight piston-piston group from Federal Mogul was used. Timing belt, as well as a tension roller to it manufactured by Gates. The manufacturer claims that the resource of the kit is more than 200 thousand km. In the maximum configuration car VAZ-217030 comes with a 1.8-liter engine capacity of 120 hp. This version was offered by the company "Super-Auto". But there are very few such specimens. They were made to order.

Transmission

There has not changed anything practical - there is still a five-step "mechanics". Judging by the feedback of the owners, the car did not solve the problem of fuzzy switching gears. Possible malfunctions - poor-quality grip. If you need to switch from the second to the first gear, you need to make an effort. Over the years, on other modifications of the VAZ-217030, the technical characteristics began to improve - in the "Prior" in 2016, even a robotic transmission was installed, which showed itself well with these engines.

Chassis

As engineers did not try to upgrade the front suspension racks, it is now obsolete and archaic. Already, few people use straight forged levers and diagonal jet links. The rear suspension is equipped with new shock absorbers. The brake system also improved, ABS appeared, which makes the handling much easier. In addition to the front, the rear stabilizer of lateral stability also appeared. The brakes behind did not change. The manufacturer decided not to install disk elements "in a circle". Possible malfunctions of a running gear - a rumble of bearings of a nave.

Typical malfunctions of "Lada Priora"

Car repair specialists are very familiar with the device of the car VAZ-217030. Technical characteristics and possible faults are also well known to them. Automechanics believe that in the very first generation (namely, those versions that descended from the conveyors in 2007), they were frankly raw and ill-conceived. As for the engines, in general they are quite reliable. But they have "childhood illnesses". Often, the motors break through the fault of the timing belt bearing. There are also problems with the water pump. The timing belt has a lifetime of more than 120,000 km, but the support bearing along with the pump can well fail much earlier. All this can provoke a belt break, and, as a consequence, the bend of the valves. By the transmission system, nothing special can not be said. It remained practically without significant changes. The owners had no particular problems with it, the box works without serious complaints. Often, the owners of "Prior" turn to the services on the bearings on the front pillars. Often these parts are jammed. Still there are certain problems with the weak hubs in front. It is enough to enter the pit several times, and the knot deforms.

Summary

In the rest, all the details fully work out their time without any complaints. Of course, there are exceptions from all rules and there are many cars with different problems. But as for the first generations, they should not be bought on the secondary market. The build quality frankly "lame." If you follow the rules of operation and properly maintain the car, then it will serve its owner for a long time. Today these machines are sold in the secondary market - you can buy in a good condition VAZ-217030. Instructions to the car will tell the owner about the correct operation.

So, we found out what "Lada Priora" has technical characteristics, design and interior.