Journalists experienced LADA Priora with "robot transmission"

Belarus has completed a test drive LADA Priora with an automated manual transmission.

In tests "Priory" with the new transmission was attended by over 30 journalists, among them - 16 representatives of automotive publications, among which, of course, there was also the correspondent of "AvtoSredy."

Our test drive will appear on the site on Monday, but in the meantime we suggest to familiarize with the official press release of AvtoVAZ. So, bring a few reviews vazovtsy experienced LADA Priora with AMT test drivers.

 Alexander Kostyanov "AvtoSreda": "Our box is not inferior to foreign analogues."

Igor Burtsev, TV Samara: "I used LADA with three pedals, and now I tried LADA with two pedals. And I looked at it from a height of operating experience of vehicles with "robots" from the world's leading manufacturers. I can tell you about the AMT on LADA - surprisingly good ... Any car requires getting used to. If you get used to the AMT, the rapport develops almost at the level of a traditional automatic transmission. Given the huge difference in price, simple design, it turns out that the AMT - a very good option. "

Alexei Kovanov, AutoMail.ru: «I would like to see the box and on other cars, in particular, on the" Grant "and" Kalina "... During the test, we tried to get AMT working illogical, but we failed. Hence - the pride in the work of VAZ engineers. "

AvtoVAZ President Bo Andersson personally gave a presentation LADA Priora with "robot" in Minsk, and then test the new product with one of the journalistic crews.

"Automated manual transmission saves fuel, it is safe and convenient. Box AMT combines the properties of mechanics and "machine" - in fact, we offer two boxes for the price of one "- said Bo Andersson, after passage of a route.

"For nearly 300 kilometers of 16 Russian journalists automotive media check ride quality LADA Priora with an automated manual transmission in a megalopolis, country trails and a special forum - said in a release. During the test drive, the participants interacted with the engineers of AvtoVAZ, learning of the design trends. Members of the media highlighted the dynamics of the vehicle and its efficiency, ease of operation and reliability of the automated manual transmission in a variety of modes of movement. According to motoring journalists, LADA Priora AMT at the stated price from 428 thousand rubles, even in a falling Russian market is able to attract consumers. "

Prices LADA Priora with "robot" "AvtoSreda" found out in June of this year: a sedan with AMT - from 428 000 rub, hatchback - from 433 000 rub, wagon - from 436,000 p.

Note, most of the "blow up" yesterday News Network news about the price tag does not correspond to reality. Journalists somehow informed about 395 thousand, and about 480 thousand. Rubles for the most accessible version of a "robot".