Prior hatchback - a new look of a loved car

Lada Priora hatchback is a deep restyling of the popular domestic car. The design of the car retained the notes of lightness and smooth lines, characteristic for the sedan that had become popular with many. More elegant became the headlights, taillights and open wheel arches. The car looks quite stylish.

In comparison with the mentioned sedan, the pronounced shortcomings of the proportionality of some elements of the sidewall were corrected, which made it possible to remove a certain absurdity of the previous image. The spoiler and more modern elements of lighting technology undoubtedly rejuvenated the exterior of the car, but still the feeling that the design worked at the end of the last century, does not leave.

Separately a few words about the luxury configuration of the Lada Prior hatchback. Tuning similar will cost car buyers an additional $ 700, it includes air conditioning, airbags and ABS. By the way, luxury sedan is a little cheaper. It is supposed to have one more equipment (superlux), in which Priora hatchback will be available. Tuning of this model, among other things, includes parktronics, automatic headlamps and a rain sensor.

Prior to the hatchback is fully consistent with the current safety requirements. Protection of the driver and passengers are designed to provide three-point belts, airbag, reinforced side racks, reinforced thresholds and reinforced roof. In addition, in the design of the upholstery of the front doors, special damping inserts are provided, which should increase the safety of the driver and the passenger in the event of a side impact. Also carefully selected energy intensity of the bumper. Its design allows you to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision on a pedestrian. The strength of the bumpers, however, is quite sufficient to completely absorb the impact energy when colliding with another car at low speed without damaging other body parts.

Prior to the hatchback demonstrates very good dynamic performance on the road. Under the hood of her is a 6-valve engine (1.6 liters, 98 hp). Designers managed to significantly reduce the mechanical losses in the motor, which, undoubtedly, is their great merit. The modern electronic system of the latest generation not only ensures compliance with emission standards, but also a stable start-up of the engine in the cold season. Electric power steering and a modern vacuum brake booster, as well as high-quality tires - all this allowed to achieve excellent stability and controllability of the car.

The general impressions that Priora hatchback left are positive. Yes, there were some flaws from the sedan, for example, the fuzziness in the changeover of the manual gearbox (and, in fact, promised to fix it), not the most convenient mechanism for folding the rear seat, which submits only to physically strong people, etc. There were no serious shortcomings, So the overall impression of expectations is quite justified.