The Lada Priora I is a sedan produced from 2007 to 2018.
Engines: 1.6 16V (VAZ-21126), 98 hp. Transmission: manual; front-wheel drive. Length 4,350 mm, wheelbase 2,492 mm, ground clearance 165 mm, fuel tank 43 L.
Facelift: 2013. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan; assembled in Russia.
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Engine: VAZ (1.5–1.6)
- timing belt snapping: bends valves on some engines
- sensor and thermostat failures
- valve cover leak
What to check when buying: when the timing belt and water pump were replaced; cooling fan operation.
Tip: Timing belt and pulleys — per schedule or earlier.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
What engine does the Lada Priora I have?
1.6 16V, code VAZ-21126, 98 hp, 145 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
manual (5MT VAZ).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Ground clearance 165 mm, fuel tank 43 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Lada Priora I in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 13,675 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.