Granta is a new car from Lada

Granta have two levels of options "stander" and "classic",The "stander" version which costs 7,500$ will come with steel wheels,roll up windows and black plastic bumber.The "classic" version which costs 8,500$ will come with ABS,stereo,power steering,electric windows and power door locks,On option list you will find GPS,side cutain and ESP.

Despite that lada just began the making of Granta,It already have a 20,000 orders for it which represent the fifth of next year’s production,That made the Granta a big leap forward for Lada.

To keep the cost as low as possible, the Granta is heavily based on the smaller Kalina hatchback. Only 30% of Granta parts are specific to the model,Under the hood is an eight-valve 1.6 four-cylinder that spins the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. Lada’s new sixteen-valve 1.4 unit is expected to be made available before the end of 2012.

Granta came to replace the second generation of the Samara which didn't change since 1997,Lada hasn't tell yet if Granta will be export to Westarn Europe,In addtion Grantan will take part in two World Touring Car Championship races next year.[via : leftlane]

Photo : Lada Granta