The car VAZ-2171. VAZ-2171: photo, reviews, technical specifications

Despite the abundance of foreign cars, many of our compatriots choose AvtoVAZ products. First of all, it attracts by price. Sometimes the difference is 30, or even 80 percent. "Priora" is practically a national car, which is distributed in all regions of Russia (especially in the southern latitudes). In today's article we will consider the VAZ-2171. The photo and review of this station wagon are presented below.

Design

The car was released one year after the debut of the sedan. From the four-door it is practically no different. In front we see all the same "smiling" headlights, a black grille with a chrome strip on top and a neat bumper. As an option, it can be equipped with lenses fog. Mirrors are painted in the body color, there are also roof rails. In the car there were "euros". However, the larva of the door locks remained the same. It still seizes and freezes in winter.

A distinctive feature of the VAZ-2171 is the design of the rear end. There is no clearly expressed trunk - it is a continuation of the salon. Also in the universal used vertical lights. Something they look like at the Kalinowski. As an option, the rear parking aid can be installed. In the lower part of the bumper there are cataphytes. But the pipes of the muffler are not here. It is carefully hidden behind the bumper contours. On the one hand, it is a family car, to which there are no such gadgets, and on the other hand, the chromeplated nozzle would make the look much better and more expensive, as the reviews note. It is worth noting that the universal uses almost straight glass frames and racks on the rear doors. This makes the landing much more convenient than on the sedan.

Dimensions, clearance

The machine has the following dimensions:

• Length of the body is 4.34 meters;
• Width - 1.68 meters;
• Height - 1.5 meters.

On standard 14-inch alloy wheels, the car has a 16-centimeter clearance. By the way, the manufacturer gives a six-year warranty to protect the body from rust. According to AvtoVAZ, half of the body elements are made of low-alloy steel.

Salon

Inside us meets a new panel with a nice design. In the car there is a massive 4-spoke steering wheel with the emblem of VAZ and an updated instrument panel. Now the center of the scale is the speedometer, and the tachometer is on the left. The center console has a wide silver insert. Also, according to the AvtoVAZ classics, there are dial clocks and rope "twists" of the stove. For airflow there are two deflectors with the possibility of adjusting the direction and intensity of the flow. In luxury complete sets can be placed 7-inch multimedia display, which also displays a signal from the parking sensors. Reviews note that the display is not very good location. To look at it, you have to lean heavily and distract from the road. Also the screen shines in the sun. The font is unreadable.

Even in luxury versions there are heated seats, power windows, mirror adjustment and air conditioning. As for the seats, they cause a lot of complaints from the owners. VAZ-2171 is equipped with rigid and uncomfortable seats without pronounced supports. At long distances, the neck becomes numb, and the back hurts.

Among the pluses of the VAZ-2171 car, high cargo capacities mark the reviews. This model of "Priora" is the most capacious in the family. Thus, the volume of the trunk is 780 liters, provided the folded row of seats. The driver and passengers do not experience a lack of free space in the cabin. There is plenty of legroom.

The main disadvantage of the car VAZ-2171 in the salon is the quality of the assembly. Often you can find huge gaps, "floating" joints. And the plastic itself is very tough. In view of this, the owners have to additionally "noise" the car, pasting it with sheets of vibration isolation. But still it does not give a good result. At high speeds, the engine is very loud. And at speeds over 100 km it becomes uncomfortable. The most optimal and economical mode for it is 85-90 kilometers per hour.

VAZ-2171: specifications

On the "Prior" were installed only gasoline power units. So, in the base VAZ-2171 is equipped with a 16-valve 4-cylinder engine for 98 horsepower. The working volume of this unit is 1.6 liters. The maximum torque is 145 Nm. Acceleration to a hundred with this motor takes 12.6 seconds, which is very good for the family wagon. The maximum speed is 180 kilometers per hour.
In luxury versions VAZ-2171 is equipped with a more modernized power unit. So, with the same working volume, its power is 106 horsepower. This was achieved thanks to a modified fuel injection system. The torque increased by 3 Nm. What does this VAZ-2171 have the characteristics of dynamics? Overclocking up to a hundred of "Priora" with this motor takes 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 185 kilometers per hour. In a mixed cycle, this unit consumes about 7.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers of track.

CPR

Both power units are equipped with a manual transmission on 5 steps. Since 2016 all models are equipped with a new, improved gearbox VAZ 2180 with a cable drive. The owners' comments point out that with this switching box have become more clear and easy. Although many complain about the lack of the sixth transfer, which is on the "Koreans" and "Japanese".

Suspension

Chassis "Priora" was borrowed from the "ten". So, the front uses an independent suspension with levers and McPherson struts. Behind - a semi-independent beam. But unlike the "dozens" there is a stabilizer of lateral stability. Reconciliation of this element at the rear allowed to reduce the rolls of the car on corners. Very reliable suspension in the VAZ-2171. Repair it does not need the next 50 thousand kilometers. Next, you need to change the ball bearings. After that, the suspension lives for a very long time. Silentblocks do not fly out even after 100-150 thousand kilometers. Racks are about the same. But behind they wear out to 70 thousand. Approximately the same resource have stabilizer bushings. Reviews say that they are better to change to polyurethane. They are more stiff and resourceful. In general, the machine has a simple and reliable suspension. Also, the car, according to users, responsive brakes. Front mounted ventilated discs. But behind them are the drums. The steering is gear-rake. Depending on the configuration can go with an electric or hydraulic booster (or even without it).

Results

So, we found out what "Priora Universal" is. As you can see, this car is not without flaws. There are slips in the salon, not to mention the old body design. Nevertheless, the machine has a reliable engine and a problem-free box. The reviews say that Priora is an excellent alternative to second-hand foreign-made cars of budget class. Also this car will become a good substitute for "Largusu", which costs an order of magnitude more than "Priora".