Lada Priora I Combi (facelift 2013) 1.6 (98 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.5 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 2.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 2.5 / 5
Comfort 2.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Lada Priora:

The Lada Priora is a compact car produced by the Russian automaker AvtoVAZ from March 2007 to July 2018. It is largely a restyled and modernised Lada 110 and replaced it in 2009. By May 16, 2012, 590,000 Prioras had been produced. Starting model year 2016, the Priora is not available for export market and has been replaced by Lada Vesta.
On July 16, 2018 appeared in the network a photo of the last body Lada Priora in the welding shop of the car factory, decorated with colored balloons and covered with a poster with the inscription "Последний!". The photo was taken on July 13 at about 2 pm. The model will still be assembled using previously welded bodies, including the last, a few days. On July 17, 2018, AutoVAZ confirmed the cessation of Priora production in an official release....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Combi (facelift 2013) Overview:

Lada Priora (I Combi (facelift 2013)). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1163 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 (98 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers adequate, albeit modest, performance for daily commuting and light loads. Acceleration is unhurried but sufficient for city driving.

Fuel Economy

Combined fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km is acceptable for a naturally aspirated 1.6L engine of its time, but not class-leading.

Best Use Case: City / Suburban Commuting

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Highly affordable purchase and maintenance costs
  • • Practical and spacious station wagon body style
  • • Simple, robust mechanics, easy to repair
  • • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
  • • Decent fuel economy for its class and era

Cons:

  • • Outdated interior design and materials
  • • Basic safety features and lack of Euro NCAP rating
  • • Modest performance across all engine options
  • • Limited refinement and noise insulation
  • • Resale value can be low in some markets

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Lada
Model:Priora
Generation:I Combi (facelift 2013)
Modification (Engine):1.6 (98 Hp)
Start of production:2013
End of production:October, 2014
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:98 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:61.4 Hp/l
Torque:145 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement:1596
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:3.2 l
Coolant:6.3 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:6.9 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.5 sec
Maximum speed:183 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:11.9 kg/Hp, 84.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8 kg/Nm, 124.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.9 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1163
Max. weight:1593
Max load:430
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:777 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:444 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):800 kg
Fuel tank capacity:43 l
Permitted trailer load without brakes:500 kg
Size:
Length:4340 mm mm
Width:1680 mm mm
Height:1508 mm mm
Wheelbase:2492 mm mm
Front track:1410 mm
Rear (Back) track:1380 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):165 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size175/65 R14; 185/60 R14; 185/65 R14
Wheel rims size14
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring

Behind the wheel of the Lada Priora. How does it handle on the road?