The Niva isn’t named after a place or a marketing word — it’s an acronym built from the initials of its two lead designers’ children.
Median 215 hp across 979 similar cars
Lead trim: 1.6 VAZ-2121 · up to 80 hp
Lada Niva VAZ-2121 / 2131VAZ-2121 · 1977–present
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Lada Niva VAZ-2121 / 2131 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactThe Niva isn’t named after a place or a marketing word — it’s an acronym built from the initials of its two lead designers’ children.
A Soviet-era compact off-road car with a full-time four-wheel-drive system using three differentials (centre, front and rear), a transfer case with a high/low range selector and a centre-differential lock. Front independent suspension with coil springs and a 5-link live rear axle. Sold under many names, including Lada Bushman, Cossack and Taiga.
Collectors Spotted in the Lada Niva Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Lada Niva yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 VAZ-2121 | 1977–1994 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 78 hp | 89 lb-ft | — | 4WD | manual | — |
| 1.7 VAZ-21213 (carburettor) | 1994–2010 | 1.7 L Inline-4 | 79 hp | — | — | 4WD | manual | — |
| 1.7 VAZ-21214 (fuel injection) | 1994–2010 | 1.7 L Inline-4 | 80 hp | — | — | 4WD | manual | — |
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