Julian Clutched July 9, 2004 Share July 9, 2004 All Brothers: This is a new model from a certain make.... make a guess... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 9, 2004 Share July 9, 2004 abit like the 1st generation Legacy hor..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekg99 Neutral Newbie July 9, 2004 Share July 9, 2004 looks retro ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 9, 2004 Share July 9, 2004 tail lights look like the Laser/323??? .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzy Clutched July 9, 2004 Share July 9, 2004 WoW! Lada! "the factory declares that this car (still a prototype) will be destined to compete with the BMW 520 and Audi A4" Journalist quoting spokesperson for Lada Togliattigrad's factory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord 1st Gear July 9, 2004 Share July 9, 2004 Lada??!! Crap model... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 Don't laugh at Lada. The Lada Niva 4X4 is stronger than any crap Freelander or RX300. The little beast just keeps going and doesn't die! The surviving ones now have turbocharged FIAT engines or some forced induction equipment. It is only 1.6L and damn difficult to kill. The car is designed to survive the harshest Russian winters. Remember, German tanks froze when they invaded Russia in WWII. If you want tough things that look as they work, the Russians are good at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 ya,the advance german tank fuel line freeze in the cold winter.. while the simple v12 diesel russian tank just keep going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Clutched July 10, 2004 Author Share July 10, 2004 Yes, u r right. The Korean especially Daewoo are good too as they manage to sell in Russia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekg99 Neutral Newbie July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 But weather here very hot ... can it sustain the heat ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 (edited) You know what kind of country the former Soviet Union is? From the frozen wastelands of Siberia to hot scorching deserts! Nivas survive everywhere but they use inferior Russian steel. Many enthusiasts galvanize the whole body when they get their hands on one. Nissan Patrol, Toyota Landcruiser and even Mitsubishi Pajeros don't take the beating these little fellas take. Very military. No consumer comforts. Check this URL: http://www.turboniva.ca/ While you are there check out his videos. The sound of the engine is very menacing for a puny 4X4. Makes Vitaras look like Yuppy weaklings. Edited July 10, 2004 by Genie47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzy Clutched July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 Users of the that vehicle are reminded to go for yearly brain scans due to extreme risk of concussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 (edited) The little monster is really strong. Must wear military helmet. Edited July 10, 2004 by Genie47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 There strange Ladas as well. There is this prototype KADI-15 that uses the Zhughuli engine that churns out 85HP but on a chassis that is only 0.65ton. Max speed it reached was 200kph . Russia must maintain their automobile industry. Russians need cars. Not MB or BMWs but strong cars that suit their harsh climate. GM has a stake in Lada. The new Niva is branded as a Chevrolet. We might soon see cheap unstoppable 4X4 Chevies. Lada is now pretty smart. They know that the Niva platform is pretty robust and are making variants out of it. There are MPV and pickup versions planned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_veo Neutral Newbie July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 its really Lada???!! looks almost like Laser leh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 Lada under new management. May see an "Octavia" like what Skoda is now. The so-called new guys are challenging the established guys. Witness the Korean makes and now the Eastern European makes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arah Neutral Newbie July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 If i'm not wrong my uncle used to own a LADA SAMARA red colour but this was at least 20yr ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Neutral Newbie July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 Hi there Darklord Seems like you are familiar with the Niva. You are half correct. The surviving ones are only 1/4 original at most. The rest of the 3/4 will be from whatever fits and goes. Saw it once in Batu Pahat. This Malay family owns one and when he pops the bonnet, it's a VR4 engine! The body is tough though. Too bad it's only 3 doors. A little inconvenient for the rear passengers. Other than that, if there a full factory one around, sure to overheat like how the Samara did. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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