![]() ![]() ![]() The sound of humming, chattering and buzzing makes the tiny four sound stronger than it really is. Tipping the scales at 3,141 pounds, the 4x4 Urban challenges the naturally aspirated 1.7-liter gas engine. But the increased size means increased weight – about 280 pounds worth. The five-door 4x4 is clearly better in everyday driving than its smaller brother. How does it drive?Īnother advantage of the longer wheelbase is a significant improvement in ride comfort. ![]() Access is better thanks to the rear doors, while trunk space starts from 15.5 cubic feet but expands to 27.5 with the second row folded, leaving plenty of space for firewood, dead animals, or more 1950s rotary phones. Those 19.6 inches pay off in the second row, which is more comfortable than in the shorter 4x4. That difference is entirely between the axles, as the wheelbase grows from 86.6 to 106.2 inches. The five-door 4x4 measures 162.4 inches in length, trumping the traditional three-door 4x4 by 19.6 inches. Still, it’s barely larger than a Hyundai Kona. The result of these changes, and the paint, is a Lada that looks unfamiliar. And even more important (or worse, depending on the viewpoint): painted plastic bumpers.Īdding insult to injury, our 4x4 Urban tester wears a flamboyant shade of metallic blue that we’re sure Comrade Brezhnev would have frowned upon had it rolled out of the factory in 1976. ![]() The 4x4 Urban gets electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and a pants-scorching heated front seat. It’s like a 40-something in skinny jeans. But even strong, Russian 40-year-olds like the 4x4 are subject to a mid-life crisis, which is why the 4x4 now has a new trim called the "Urban". Why the big rename? The 4x4 brandishes the essence of the ex-Niva in its name: four-wheel drive. At the end of the 2000s, it was finally robbed of the Niva name and is now simply known as the 4x4. But since 1995 the Niva has been built as a five-door, in Tolyatti, the Detroit of Russia (but with an even colder winter). The off-road legend was born as the Niva in 1976 and designed to be strong like bear – sturdiness and capability were necessary to get to the deepest parts of the sprawling Soviet empire. ⠀ Watch Verstappen And Ricciardo Trade F1 Cars For A Lada Niva 4x4 ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |