The Niva Travel is also not forgotten
In the basics, Lada only sells very old models? No! At least, not anymore. Meet the Lada Azimut. That is the first really new SUV from Lada in almost 30 years!
Lada’s parent company Avtovaz has been using the same tactics for several decades: Replace nothing that can still be sold. Many models that Lada has are not that modern at all. For example, the Granta is basically at age, the Vesta is no longer so young and Largus, based on the first generation Logan MCV, is also one with a fairly old age. None of them makes it as strange as the two NIVAs. The ‘primal-niva’ has been called Niva Legend for a few years, which actually dates from 1977 and is therefore 28 years old. The Niva Travel that Lada also sells seems modern, but is basically an SUV that dates from the late 1990s and that was sold as Chevrolet for a long time. There is now a really new and strikingly modern -looking SUV from Lada. This is the Lada Azimut.
Fair is fair: the basis of the Lada Azimut is also not new to the smallest nut. The compact SUV will be on the Vesta platform. The relatively sharply cut model is 4.42 meters long and is therefore an inch or four longer than a skoda karoq. The wheelbase is 2.68 meters and is about four centimeters longer than the Vesta with which he shares his genes.
Lada Azimut: On the inside it could be a model of any other brand.
Never before had a model developed completely developed by Lada herself such a modern interior as the Azimut, although you see nothing that you have not seen at another manufacturer before. There is a 10-inch infotainment screen, a digital instruments and a strip running over the entire width of the dashboard in which the outflow openings of the ventilation system are housed. There is, among other things, a digital speech assistant with AI (Gigachat). There are plenty of physical turning and push buttons, just look at the center console. In the middle tunnel we find the selection lever of the machine and a rotary knob with which you can choose from one of the driving modes.
The Lada Azimut is not at all as scanty in his things as you might expect. A reversing camera is standard, as well as Keyless Access and LED lighting. Those who pay extra get vulgiare indulgence as a glass panoramic roof, an induction charger, over two zones separated climate control, an electrically operated tailgate, an electronic handbrake and not just a heated windshield, but even heated side windows. So less scratching.
In contrast to Niva Legend and Niva Cross, the Lada Azimut is not available with four -wheel drive. Under the hood is a 120 hp 1.6 four -cylinder petrol engine or a 1.8 that kicks it up to 132 hp. Both engines are, according to Lada, modernized variants of existing machines. Switching goes with a hand -switched six -speed gearbox or with a CVT. These are Chinese transmissions. At a later stage, the Azimut even gets a blown gasoline engine that brings 150 hp up. Lada proudly reports that it has developed 966 brand new parts for the Azimut.
Niva Travel
We mentioned the Lada Niva Travel before. There is also news about that. This will get a renewed snout containing not only a new grille and new bumpers, but also with new ones and now with LED technology-in-technology (photos 8 to 10). The Archaic 1.7 that was in the SUV makes Plats for a considerably more modern 1.8. This makes the Niva Travel a little more potent. The power takes Tote from 83 hp and 129 Nm to 90 hp and 153 Nm. Just. The four -wheel drive has also been revised, says Lada.
The renewed Lada Niva Travel.
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But wait a minute, we hear you think. There are already younger SUVs than Lada? Yes and no. In April 2023, Lada launched the X-Cross 5. It was completely new for Lada, but was basically no Lada at all. The X-Cross 5 was little more than a Bestune T77 with Lada badges. That X-Cross 5 has even been shown, but never came on the market. Later Lada sub brand Xcite added to his portfolio. Under that brand name it sells the X-Cross 7 and X-Cross 8, successively a Chery Tiggo 7 and a Chery Tiggo 8. Indeed: Chinese SUVs.
The Niva Travel is not Forgotten Either
Does Lada Basically Only Sell Ancient Models? No way! At Least, not anymore. Meet the Lada Azimut. That is the first truly new SUV from Lada in Almost 30 years!
Lada’s Parent Company Avtovaz Has Been Using the Same Tactic for Decades: Don’t replace Anything That Can Still Be Sold. Many Models That Lada Has Are Therefore Not That Modern At All. For Example, The Granta is Basically Old, The Vesta is not that Young Anymore and the Largus, which is Based on the First Generation Logan MCV, is also QUITE OLD. None of Them are as crazy as the two nivas. The ‘Original Niva’, Called Niva Legend for a Few Years Now, Actually Dates from 1977 and is Therefore 28 years old. The Niva Travel That Lada also Sells Seems Modern, but is basically an suv that dates from the late nineties and was sold as a chevrolet for a long time. There is now a truly new and strikingly modern-look SUV from Lada. This is the Lada Azimut.
Let’s Be Honest: just the Basis of the Lada Azimut is not new down to the smallest bolt. The Compact SUV Sits on the Platform of the Vesta. The relatively sharply cut model is 4.42 meters long, which is about four centimeters longer than, say, a skoda karoq. The Wheelbase is 2.68 meters, which is a little four centimeters longer than the vesta with which it Shares its Genes.
Lada Azimut: The Interior Could Be A Model From Any Other Brand.
Never Before Has A Model Fully Developed by Lada Itelf Had Such A Modern Interior As The Azimut, Although You Don’t see Anything That You Haven’t At Another Manufacturer Before. There is a 10-inch infotainment screen, a digital instrument panel and a strip running across the entire width of the dashboard in which the air vents of the ventilation system are housed. There is, Among Other Things, A Digital Voice Assistant With Ai (Gigachat). There are plenty of physical rotary and push buttons, just look at the center console. In the center tunnel we find the gear liver of the automatic transmission and a rotary knob with which you can choose from one of the driving modes.
The Lada Azimut is not that stingy in its stuff in the entry-level trim as you might expect. A reversing camera is Standard, AS is Keyless Access and LED Lighting. Those who pay extra Get Get Vulgar Pampering Such as a Glass Panoramic Roof, An Induction Charger, Climate Control Separated about Two Zones, An Electrically Operated Tailgate, An Electronic Handbrake and Not Only A Heated Windshield, But Even Heated Side Windows. Less scratching.
In contrast to the Niva Legend and Niva Cross, The Lada Azimut is not available with four-wheel drive. Under The Hood is A 120 HP 1.6 Four-Cylinder Gasoline Engine or A 1.8 That Reaches 132 HP. Accordance to Lada, Both Engines Are Modernized Versions or Existing Machines. Shifting is done with a hand-shifted six-speed gearbox or with a cvt. These are Chinese transmissions. At a later internship, The Azimut will just have a blown gasoline engine that produces 150 hp. Lada Proudly Reports that it has developed 966 Brand New Parts for the Azimut.
Niva Travel
We mentioned the Lada Niva Travel Earlier. There is also news about that. It will get a Renewed Snout with not only a new grille and new bumpers, but also with new headlights that are now equipped with led technology (Photos 8 to 10). The Archaic 1.7 That was in The SUV Makes Way for a Considerably More Modern 1.8. This makes the Niva Travel Suddenly a Bit More Potent. The Power Increases From 83 HP and 129 Nm to 90 HP and 153 Nm. Well, Well. The Four-Wheel Drive Has also Been Revised, Accordance to Lada.
The Renewed Lada Niva Travel.
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But wait a minute warrior, we hear you thinking. Aren’t there already Younger suvs than Lada? Yes and no. In April 2023, Lada Launched the X-Cross 5. That was completely new for Lada, but was basically not a lada at all. The X-Cross 5 was Little More Than A Bestune T77 With Lada Badges. That x-cross 5 has bright show, but has never leg launched on the market. Later, Lada Added the Xcite Sub-Brand to its portfolio. Under that brand name it sells the x-cross 7 and x-cross 8, respectively a chery tiggo 7 and a chery tiggo 8. Indeed: Chinese SUVS.