As standard, the Lada Granta Liftback is not equipped with armrests. If necessary, the driver can install it himself, having previously purchased an armrest for the Grant Liftback in the store.
There are many modifications and configurations of armrests for the Lada Granta Liftback on sale. Let's look at the most popular ones.
TOP 5 armrests for Lada Granta: comparison of prices and characteristics
An armrest is a special part of a car seat on which you can rest your arms while driving. It helps relieve stress on the arm muscles during a trip and thus avoid premature driver fatigue.
Armrests for Lada Granta are manufactured by Armster, Alamar and Varta. There are also Chinese-made armrests for this car model.
Original armrests in their original place
The original armrests are made by Armster. They are functional and beautiful black models, with adjustable lift angle between the seats (maximum lift angle is 105 degrees), with a removable top cover and additional space under it, where you can store various travel items, and are also equipped with a pen holder. The main advantage of such an armrest is that it fits perfectly under the required console!
Price: from 3912 rubles - out of stock
Armrests Alamar
Alamar produces budget options for armrests for Lada Granta, which, despite fairly low prices, are of fairly high quality. Alamar armrests are equipped with a removable zippered cover, which is available in black and gray, matte or metallic. These armrests are only suitable for cars that do not have height adjustment!
Price : from 900 rubles - out of stock
Varta armrests
These handy armrests fit into the rear cup holder so you can use the handbrake with ease. They also have a removable cover made of high-quality leatherette, the so-called “eco-leather,” which is very pleasant to the touch, easy to clean and does not wear out over time. The armrest can withstand a vertical load of up to 80 kg!
Universal armrests
To be honest, in universal armrests, universality has only one name, based on which they should fit any car of any brand. But, unfortunately, this is not the case. Most often, there is a situation where a car owner who has bought such a “universal” armrest has to independently adjust it, tighten it, file it and try to fit it in its normal place. And such manipulations do not always achieve the desired result. Therefore, we strongly recommend not to purchase such armrests.
DIY armrest for Lada Granta Liftback
Car owners practice making accessories with their own hands, according to individual sizes. Not everyone likes the range of armrests on sale.
The manufacturing process consists of the following stages:
- Taking measurements.
- Making a drawing.
- Preparation, cutting out components, parts, material, fabric.
- Connection, welding of the frame, fixing the wooden cover, pasting with fabric material.
- Installation in its original location completes the process.
In most cases, the armrests, one way or another, resemble the shape of an accessory from Priora. The only difference is the enlarged compartment for small items. And also lighting, a diode lamp, is not always present.
Where to buy armrests for Lada Granta?
You can purchase armrests for the Lada Granta car by contacting our company! Call us - and we will be happy to help you choose a suitable armrest and give detailed explanations on its installation! Our company works directly with manufacturers of armrests, so we guarantee the quality of the products we sell and also offer prices that are almost no different from the factory prices! Our company also offers convenient conditions for delivery of goods throughout the Russian Federation!
Instructions: install the armrest for Lada Granta with your own hands!
- Remove the seat and tilt it to the left without removing it from the car;
- Unscrew the decorative plastic trims;
- Pull out the seat adjustment knob;
- Remove the M8 bolts securing the back of your seat;
- Install the armrest;
- Tighten the M8 bolts;
- Install decorative trims;
- Place the seat back into the car.
An armrest is one of the popular car accessories that is loved by all car enthusiasts.
The developers of the LADA Granta car did not provide for the presence of an armrest even in the Luxury configuration. And although many owners of this model have no questions about its absence, the majority of them would also like to install it in their car. After all, in general, an armrest is a fairly useful and functional accessory. Having it in the car allows you to keep the necessary things at hand and, in a sense, increases the comfort of the driver and front passenger, providing them with additional support for their hands.
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Kirill: I recently bought an Alamar armrest complete with cup holders. I'm happy with the choice, no complaints. I didn’t go to the service center, I installed it myself. The process turned out to be so simple and intuitive. |
| 2. | Vyacheslav: my positive review of the modification of the AR 902 “Comfort” glove box. Good fabric covering, high-quality seams, minimal gaps, full compatibility with Lada Granta. Installed it myself. |
| 3. | Gennady: everything in the Lada Granta is good, but it lacks an elbow rest. On the recommendation of my friends, I bought an AR 902 “Prestige”. Since there was no free time, I stopped by the service center, where I installed the accessory. Satisfied. My recommendations. |
| 4. | Mikhail: initially I wanted to order an individual stand design, but after I found out the cost, I decided to buy a ready-made unit. I chose the Alamar modification complete with cup holders. My recommendations. |
| 5. | Vasily: an armrest is a practical and necessary thing in a car. I often travel far, my arm doesn’t get tired, and my back is relieved. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Victor: I looked through a lot of “boxes”, none of them interested me. The quality is below average, there are many flaws, and the price is simply exorbitant. I decided to order a custom design. |
| 2. | Vasily: I do not recommend purchasing ready-made stands. It’s better to make it yourself, according to your personal drawings. |
| 3. | Sergey: I didn’t like the stands, so I decided to make them myself. My recommendations. |
Conclusion The armrest in the Lada Granta is an indispensable thing for those who spend a lot of time behind the wheel and drive long distances. From time to time you can lean on your elbow and relieve the load on your spinal column. As for the price segment, we won’t recommend it here, since everyone has an individual budget.
Review of existing models
The domestic market is filled with a wide variety of armrest models. At the same time, sellers offer a large number of inexpensive Chinese-made samples. As a rule, they are universal and of low quality. The appearance of parts made of cheap plastic cannot decorate the interior of the LADA Granta car. True, some car enthusiasts cover them with leather or cover them with carpet (non-woven material that is resistant to friction). They also paste it over the walls of the inner compartment of the armrest and then small things placed in the compartment do not jingle while the car is moving.
DIY armrest
There is another option that will allow you to give the interior of the LADA Granta a unique individuality - make an armrest with your own hands.
To do this, having measured the dimensions of the space between the driver and front passenger seats, you need to:
- make a corresponding box from plywood and sheathe (cover) it with carpet (leather, leatherette, etc.);
- make metal fastening elements and a mechanism for tilting the box back;
- Using standard furniture hinges, close the box with a hinged lid. It must first be covered with foam rubber and covered with the same material as the box;
- Secure all metal parts to the box and install it between the chairs.
Choosing a good armrest for Grant
You can purchase the element with different types of fasteners and covers. It is permissible to use products suitable for both Kalina and Granta. An excellent solution would be a universal model that can easily fit into any design.
You can buy a high-quality Grant armrest with a folding or retractable lid: the second type is more practical to use.
The main materials from which the add-ons are made are plastic and leatherette. But the leather armrest for the Lada Grant promises a longer service life.
The most expensive option will be a model made from a combination of wood, metal and leather. True, it looks rich and complements the interior design well.
The presence of several divided cells in the box will allow you to store much more small items, parts or keys. But a single space is suitable for transporting car documents, passports and other important small papers.
If necessary, the driver can easily remove them from the box. Such Granta armrests will be useful for employees of city delivery services or interregional transport: everything they need will always be at hand.
Covering the armrest with material
To cover the new armrest, you will need a pattern on graph paper, which you made at the stage of manufacturing the parts. And also take care of the following set of materials and tools:
- material for covering the armrest from the outside and inside (one linear meter will probably be enough for you, but you can take extra material);
- high-quality glue;
- nylon threads (if desired);
- powerful hair dryer.
We will analyze the types of materials, their advantages and disadvantages further.
Selection of materials and tools
Leather is best suited for covering the armrest. You can choose either natural or artificial leather, which is also called eco-leather. This material is quite durable and wear-resistant. By buying high-quality material, you can be sure that it will not crack in the cold and will not fade in the bright sun. High humidity is also not scary for him. In addition, leather always looks very stylish in the interior of a car.
Of course, to save money, you can rip open an old leather jacket or skirt to make a cover. But such material will be much worse in quality than specialized automotive leather in the middle price segment. Materials intended for reupholstering furniture are also not suitable, since they are designed for use in a room with a constant room temperature. An armrest covered with unsuitable material will very quickly become unusable.
To save on the purchase of materials, you can use artificial leather to upholster the part of the body that is located between the seats and is not exposed to constant external influence. But it is better to cover the armrest cover with high-quality genuine leather, which is more scratch-resistant and softer to the touch.
leather is a classic choice for covering the armrest in a car
Another popular material used in car upholstery is Alcantara. It is also called faux suede. However, you should not think that this material is cheap because it contains the word “artificial”. Original Alcantara will cost you almost the same amount as genuine leather. Of course, it has less expensive substitutes, but their quality is lower. Alcantara is a non-woven material with a pleasant velvety surface. It is easy to clean from dirt, is resistant to temperature changes and is not afraid of sparks. Just like leather, it is quite elastic, so it is easy to cover the interior elements. In addition, you can find Alcantara on sale on a self-adhesive basis, which will save you from choosing and using glue during the reupholstering process.
This material should be chosen if it is already found in the interior of the car, for example, in the door trim, control panel or steering wheel.
Alcantara is a wear-resistant but pleasant-to-touch material that will make the interior more comfortable
If you have a special flocking machine, you can cover the armrest with flock. This is a rather lengthy process, and it is much more difficult to complete than regular leather upholstery, so you should not spend a lot of money on tools for just one armrest.
Take care to choose high-quality glue. Many people use regular Moment glue for these purposes, but it is not intended for use on non-breathable surfaces. At first, everything will look perfect, but the material glued with this product will quickly swell and move away from the body. If you want to avoid such problems, purchase auto leather glue from a specialized store. It will cost a little more, but will pay for itself during the operation of the car.
use high-quality specialized glue to cover car parts
If you plan to make decorative stitches on the material, then use strong nylon threads.
Don’t forget that you also need to lay the material from the inside. The best option for this would be carpet. Firstly, it has a low cost. Secondly, it is very difficult to scratch it, much less tear it. This is very important, because there may be sharp objects inside the compartments. In addition, it requires virtually no maintenance. You don't have to worry about it fading in the sun or molding.
It is best to upholster the inside of the armrest with carpet, as it is cheap and practical
How to cover an armrest
So, you have already made the wooden body of your future armrest and glued the foam rubber to the lid. Essentially, your product is already ready. All that is needed is to cover the entire structure with the selected material and install it in its place in the car. The wrapping process is as follows.
- Take patterns cut out from graph paper for the wooden parts. With their help, you can cut pieces of material of suitable size and shape.
- Transfer the contours of the parts to the wrong side of the material. Please note that for the cover you need to add a few millimeters depending on the thickness of the foam. If you are using an elastic material, like leather or Alcantara, it is worth subtracting a couple of millimeters from the remaining parts so that the upholstery stretches better and fits more tightly.
- Apply a thin bead of glue to one of the edges of the part and glue it to the body. Wait a few minutes for the glue to set, then pull the material taut and glue the other side. And also glue the free edges.
- To make the material stretch better, heat it with a hairdryer. For the same purposes, you can soak the leather in warm water for 15–20 minutes, but wet material may be a little more difficult to work with.
- Cover all parts with material in a similar manner. In the upper part of the armrest, bend the edges of the material inward and glue it. Cut off the excess.
Cover in the photo
cut out parts from material
transfer the contours of the parts onto the material
lay the material on the part, glue one of the sides, and pull the other tightly and also glue
If the work is successful, there will be no folds or distortions on the coating
Stretch the material properly, otherwise it will dangle unsightly. You will most likely end up with loose edges. They can be safely cut off.
