
The Lada Niva represents an icon of Russian 4x4s and contrary to its success on the Russian wild backroads, the model, which has been produced since 1977 cannot hide its age anymore. When it had its debut, the vehicle appeared to be revolutionary with its permanent all-wheel-drive system, which was connected to tree differentials. Reaching a top speed of about 130 km/h, it was powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine, developing 72 hp. Thus, it became extremely necessary to plan the manufacturing of a new cheap SUV scheduled to be built in a partnership with Renault, which is going ... >>
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