Russia's first minivan didn't die from poor sales — AvtoVAZ killed the Nadezhda on purpose, handing its factory space to the more profitable Lada 112 Coupé instead.
Lead trim: Nadezhda 1.7 L VAZ-21214 fuel-injected four (84 PS)
Lada NadezhdaVAZ-2120 · 1998–2006
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FactRussia's first minivan didn't die from poor sales — AvtoVAZ killed the Nadezhda on purpose, handing its factory space to the more profitable Lada 112 Coupé instead.
The Lada Nadezhda (VAZ-2120, "Hope"), the first minivan built by the Russian auto industry, was produced by AvtoVAZ between 1998 and 2006, based on the VAZ-2131 Niva SUV's running gear and using the Lada 110's headlamps on production models; a "Van"/"Utiliter" commercial delivery variant and a pickup variant were also offered. A 1.8-litre VAZ-2130 carburettor engine made 80 PS; a fuel-injected 1.7-litre VAZ-21214 engine (badged 2120 1.7i) made 84 PS. Front engine, four-wheel drive, 5-speed manual; wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in), length 4,290 mm (168.9 in), width 1,770 mm (69.7 in), height 1,690 mm (66.5 in), curb weight 1,400 kg (3,086 lb). The Wikipedia article is flagged as needing more citations.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadezhda 1.7 L VAZ-21214 fuel-injected four (84 PS) | 1998–2006 | 1.7 L Inline-4 | 83 hp | 95 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | — |
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