This car, released by the Volga Automobile Plant in 2013, is the second model of the Priora family. The body of the VAZ-217230 is a hatchback. The model in a short time has earned the high popularity of domestic motorists. The advantages of this car are reasonable prices, reliability, high maintainability, good technical specifications. Also, the car has a stylish design.
Design
VAZ-217230 Priora in design is compared with the VAZ-2112. But despite the obvious similarities between the Priors and the cars of the tenth AvtoVAZ family, there are a lot of differences between the series. The body has clear lines, the designers worked very well on the geometry. The streamlined outlines give the car a more stylish look. A hatchback implies that it is a sports car. And in general it is. Yes, it is impossible to pass a rally on it, but its characteristics are high enough for a simple people's car.
The car stands out for its side parts. Well-designed hind wings also look spectacular. On the trunk lid in later versions, modern lighting technology is installed. Due to these expressive features, the VAZ-217230 is able
to give odds to any other models of its generation.
Compared to the 12th model, the Priora has also changed its front part. So, the headlights became more oval, their shape changed to streamlined. And on this the list of changes in appearance ends. If we consider the design as a whole, then only the back of the developers can put a solid four. In this price segment, this is the best design.
Many are interested in the answer to the question: why did AvtoVAZ not create a completely original body for this car? Everything is more than simple here. So, due to the spectacular appearance of the hatchback, the 2112 became very popular and found many fans. The car can often be seen on Russian roads. For AvtoVAZ, it was logical once again to “play” on this wave of popularity and make the car in the same exterior. But it can be said very accurately: more serious changes in design trends could be an interesting solution.
Priora hatchback luxury
Together with the production of the standard model, AvtoVAZ launched assembly and versions with increased comfort. The car was equipped with a huge number of additional useful elements, systems and devices.
In addition to standard equipment, the Priora in the luxury version was equipped with an air conditioning system, fog lights, and a heated front seat system. The package included electric windows.
Features of Priors-Lux
In later versions, after restyling, luxury models received a regular multimedia system and radio. A standard two-single or multimedia system was built into the dashboard . Four speakers were installed in the cabin, the car was equipped with an antenna. The head unit can be used in two modes - to listen to CDs or radio stations. Another small detail that you can pay attention to are sensors for parking sensors. Perhaps, the VAZ-217230 is the only domestic car that is equipped with sensors already at the production stage. Previously, parking sensors could only be installed optionally for a surcharge.
In the luxury version, the manufacturer equips the car with other door handles. Now these elements are made for a natural grip. The process of opening the door with this handle has become much more convenient than with the handles of the 12th model. The part itself is equipped with an overlay painted in body color. This protects the item from scratches.
Interior
The salon is well thought out and well assembled. As for the ergonomic characteristics and quality of the materials used in the decoration, Priora is one of the best in its price range for these factors.
Front seats pleasing comfortable profile. There is even lateral support, and it really holds, which is surprising. The chair is adjustable in a sufficient range. On-site driver will be comfortable even for
tall people. But if the driver is above 185 cm, then he may experience certain problems. So, the
steering column in the VAZ-217230 has adjustment only in tilt angles or only in height.
Quality finishes
As for the finishing materials, the plastic of the front panel is quite soft. However, its quality is low. The steering wheel is not very successful. It is made of inexpensive and frankly unpleasant to the touch plastic. It is not too convenient to use the steering column switches. Among the shortcomings of the organization of the cabin, you can distinguish a high armrest in front. Because of this, working with the gearbox selector is very inconvenient. It is recessed into the central tunnel. The back row is comfortable - passengers will be comfortable. But this is so long as people with average height are sitting in front of them. On a back sofa two passengers can feel comfortable. But if you make room, the three will sit down easily.
Deficiencies in the cabin
The only thing that many owners do not like is the power windows. Even despite the fact that AvtoVAZ equips the car with an electric lift, the rear window can only drop to half. By the way, it does not fall completely even on the front doors. But on the VAZ-217230 “Priora” the doors have not been changed since the time of the “ten” (although there was no such problem). Then the developers explained it simply. For safety reasons, I had to slightly change the design, which entailed certain innovations.
Trunk
The trunk on the Priore has a capacity of 400 liters. The rear sofa has an folding option. If you add it, then the usable volume will increase three times. But you have to make serious efforts - the mechanism has not been changed from the previous 2110 family. Among the minuses, we can distinguish the lack of a handle for closing the trunk door. But if you look closely, you can see a ledge or outline of this pen. In the following restyled models, she appeared. You can open the trunk door both from the passenger compartment and using the key fob.
Specifications
The machine is equipped with a four-cylinder 16-valve power unit with a volume of 1.6 liters. The car VAZ-217230 specifications with this engine are pretty good. The engine develops 98 liters. from. power. Together with a five-speed gearbox, the power unit shows good results.
But judging by the reviews of the owners, as well as by test drives, this 1.6-liter VAZ-217230 engine does not produce enough torque at low speeds. But when the arrow reaches 3,000 rpm, then the car really “comes to life”. In general, this engine performs well at high speeds. If you do not lower the bar below 3000, then the car accelerates well. As for the mechanical transmission, there were cases when the first versions didn’t engage gears well. This once again speaks about the quality of domestic cars. But in post-styling models, all these errors have been eliminated.
At AvtoVAZ it was announced that the technical characteristics of the VAZ-217230 Priora will be improved, and yes, they really did. Until recently, models that were equipped with a 1.8 engine and a robotic gearbox came off the assembly line.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the "Priora" (hatchback) design and specifications have. Today, the mass of cars of this model is sold in the secondary market for a very reasonable price (200 thousand rubles). Everyone can afford this car. It is also simple and cheap to maintain.