VAZ 21014 - the ninth shaft: reincarnation

To produce front-wheel drive cars of the Samara series The Volga Automobile Plant began many years ago - long before the advent of the new century. These machines went beyond the usual VAZ classic, for their time they were stylish, dynamic and even slightly aggressive. Many years passed, and there was simply no worthy replacement for continuing the development of this direction. All this led to the fact that the designers of AvtoVAZ decided not to invent the fifth wheel, but to do a deep restyling of the once popular models. Not the most original solution, but it turned out to be not so bad - the VAZ 21014 and other modifications of the three- and five-door hatchback appeared.

The serial release of the "Satellites" of the new generation began in 2003, it will last the same, according to the plans of the car factory, until the end of 2013. The public was presented with a new hatchback two years earlier, and the restyling version aroused considerable interest. The instrument panel, made in the "European" style, adjustable steering column, power windows, a new heater and a more modern design - all this "tuning" VAZ 21014 favorably distinguished the new model from its ancestors. Changes have touched and the engine. Now the VAZ 21014 is installing a new eight-valve 1.5-liter power unit with a system of distributed fuel injection. If we talk about the exterior, then in general it resembles the features of the former "nine", cardinal changes have comprehended the spoiler, both bumpers and lighting equipment. To improve the safety of the car in the technical equipment were added ABS and safety glazing.

Since 2007, the era of the new eight-valve engine (1.6 liters) is starting, which is installed on VAZ 21014. Tuning similarly had a positive impact on the car - firstly, this engine meets the standards of the Euro-3 ecological standard, and secondly, the catalyst is now located Near the motor, and not under the bottom, the aluminum receiver is replaced with a plastic one. In the salon, the changes were made to the torpedoes - it was made of more rigid material, a simple on-board computer was added .

In 2008, on the doors of VAZ 21014, there was a replacement of wide moldings for narrow ones, a year later the engine was installed, which now includes a 16-valve injector motor (1.6 liters, 89 hp). The changes and some other components were comprehended, in particular, a new 5-speed transmission was installed, ventilated front discs and a new reinforced clutch. As a consequence, we can talk about higher dynamics of acceleration, reduced fuel consumption, as well as slightly reduced ground clearance, which allows you to confidently enter the turn. The modification of the VAZ 21014 is equipped with 14-inch wheels, with the folded back of the rear seat, it becomes possible to transport long loads.

In general, this version of "Samara" is a perfectly acceptable option for operation on a daily basis. Quality suspension and a good engine give good dynamics and confidence when overtaking. The interior of the car is difficult to call modern, but the cabin is quite comfortable, this also applies to long distance trips.