New LADA Niva 2022 review - so s**t it's good!
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Introducing the new LADA Niva!
It’s an all-Russian off-roader that rolls up with a low starting price of just £17,500! The question is, does the Niva really offer enough to make you consider it over… Well, pretty much any other car out there at the moment?!
Well for starters, the Niva clearly has a super retro design that’s hardly evolved since the car was first unveiled in 1977! From the boxy design upfront to the jacked-up appearance from the side, you're unlikely to mistake the Niva for any other recent car release!
Once you check out the interior… Well, it seems that this hasn’t evolved much since the 70s either! Don’t expect to find any mod-cons here. Instead, all you’ll find is an after-market stereo, a load of physical buttons and a whole heap of scratchy plastics!
So what do you think - could you make do with this retro-looking, no-frills car on a daily basis? Let us know in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:54 Exterior Design
03:20 Interior
05:12 Back Seats
06:22 Boot
07:33 5 Annoying Things
09:36 5 Good Things
11:39 Driving
14:48 Off-road Driving
15:29 0-60mph & 1/4-mile
16:37 Verdict
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@carwow 2 роки тому
03:46: ‘It’s got a sticky nob’ - Mat Watson, 2021 We have no words… 🤦♂️
@shauryas9386 2 роки тому
sus
@minukanesath2550 2 роки тому
Hi mat
@nathanb2100 2 роки тому
Oh geez xD
@jacobrev6567 2 роки тому
😏😏😏
@readmyprofiledont5060 2 роки тому
Don't read my name;"+"";"
@LifeofBoris 2 роки тому
perfection on wheels
@MansoorAhmedshaikh 2 роки тому
I see you first
@leonc4653 2 роки тому
@@MansoorAhmedshaikh sure bud
@debeli8245 2 роки тому
👍
@warrior8154 2 роки тому
BOOOORIISS
@JaSon-wc4pn 2 роки тому
Stay cheeki breeki my friend
@revmatchingmyprius7164 2 роки тому
this niva vs a Jimmy off-road battle would be awesome
@Ognjen19 2 роки тому
carwow make this hapen
@Oli_Hudson 2 роки тому
15:15 - it's coming!!!!
@lberc20 2 роки тому
Jimmy would have to be pretty good at running and climbing through rocks but it would be pretty cool. Who is Jimmy though?
@revmatchingmyprius7164 2 роки тому
@@lberc20 😂😂
@MotorsByHG 2 роки тому
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@DoctrZhivago 8 місяців тому
I worked in a project in Sudan and we had Toyota Land cruisers and Nivas. In the rainy season only Nivas could move in the African mud roads. Although much more comfortable, the Land cruisers were getting stuck after 50 meters. And by the way, the front and rear bumpers were moving on a tough springs! So in minor collisions - the bumper does the great job of absorbing the hit without ANY damage, a real active bumper how it should be. And the outer car shape is simple and lovely in the short version.
@Noname-cs3mk 2 місяці тому
Niva is my love. I Russian 🇷🇺❤️
@alejandromarino5169 Місяць тому
The best 4*4
@bagira1989 7 днів тому
I watched old niva pushing uphil trough 30 cm of wet snow like its nothing.
@zeljosarajevic Рік тому
This is what a off-road car should be. Not a fancy city off-roader of today that never sees any gravel. Here in balkans it's used by most people in rural areas, mountain rescue, foresters, hunters, rangers. That is all telling you that this is a perfect off-road car. There is no any luxury or comfort but damn it is practical.
@WatchGeek 2 роки тому
In my country (Croatia) most hunters drive these EXACTLY BECAUSE it's so basic and simple as that makes them reliable and they are amazing off road since they are short and narrow
@karlobudic4973 2 роки тому
Neuništiva auta
@ivoc9023 2 роки тому
And because we dont have enough money to buy G class or Land Rover just for hunting, like Englishman do. :D Golf mk2 or older astras are also very good because of their off road capabilities. :)
@johnnybob1972 2 роки тому
Good.......keep them there.
@GringoOkocha10 2 роки тому
Yes. As someone who lives in a hill part of Croatia (Samoborsko i Žumberačko gorje) i see a lot of them and Dacia Dusters.
@disconunu3210 2 роки тому
@@ivoc9023 you dont even have the money for a lada...
@Saruman1000 2 роки тому
What amazes me about this car is how somehow it looked amazing compared to other cars when it got first released, then it started to look shit and now it again looks amazing. True classic
@ProkerKusaka 2 роки тому
They knew
@Seanthefox 2 роки тому
Lmao
@mickadatwist1620 2 роки тому
Every generations of Nivas since 1977 looked almost the same
@komi1834 2 роки тому
niva urban looks even better, look it up, also 85hp is too weak but you can turbocharge it and get around 200hp no problem
@slavafashizmy 2 роки тому
Я русский хочу сказать это машина нашего производство по техническим характеристикам всё плохо даже название АвтоВАЗ не очень зато цена позволяет.
@arthurdardalis 9 місяців тому
Bought one brand new in 1989 and told the dealer in Belgium to fit A/C, he looked at me as if I was mad. The car was sent to Greece where I live, I took it for its first service to the Lada importer, they couldn’t believe it had A/C. Amazing off road, reliable, built for a purpose, it was brilliant
@boobo 8 місяців тому
If you are a hunter, fisherman, love/work in nature, this car is a must have.
@justagreekinternetuser8998 7 місяців тому
do u still have it roaming the Greek roads?
@arthurdardalis 7 місяців тому
@@justagreekinternetuser8998 I afraid not, sold it in ‘99
@justagreekinternetuser8998 7 місяців тому
@@arthurdardalis that's too bad😞
@bldontmatter5319 6 місяців тому
@@arthurdardalis 10 years of service. For most people, that's more than 10% of their life.
@kskrastins30 9 місяців тому
Matt is getting richer and further away from reality. I remember 80s- we were 4 adults and 5 kids in one of these going from one village to another. Did the job perfectly 😅
@AlexanderTch 9 місяців тому
9 people in this car ???????
@JackBremer 9 днів тому
@@AlexanderTch we had a couple of Nivas but never put more than 2 adults and 2 kids in. Remember we got it stuck, only once, in a river that was deeper than the doors - we had a couple of weeks of school runs with smelly river water washing around in the footwells. Glorious days.
@RichieRouge206 Рік тому
I absolutely love that it IS simple - no infuriating touchscreens with endless bloody menus, touch sensitive control and all the unnecessary crap that modern cars are bridled with. What an honest, reliable and touch little machine. A pint sized G-Wagon with none of the pretence.
@LudiCrust. Рік тому
The computers that make cars complicated are there bc of environmental emissions. The UK selling this car kinda blows a hole into their “we are world leaders in environmental emissions” 😂 this car is literally THE worst air polluting car on sale on earth.
@shant599 9 місяців тому
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@shogunkub 8 місяців тому
@@LudiCrust. No, it's definitely not. It still has electronic fuel injection, two oxygen sensors and catalytic converter, as any modern car does. With its tiny 1,7L hemi engine it's your average polluter as it is, not the worst one.
@jonathanw6859 8 місяців тому
Have to agree with this. I bought a mitsubishi as a rough and tumble car for long drives with a bit offroading capability. All great, but naturally they've insisted on putting a touchscreen on it and it is utter crap, and more of a hazard than a help when driving, not to mention the cacophony of bleeps and whistles that go off at random, none of which I have a clue what they mean. Of course thats not as bad as some newer cars, I drove a kia loaner with 'lane assist' that tried tugging the steering wheel off you on the motorway! I'm convinced there is a market for simple, 90s/early 2000s style cars with a simple dash with a radio and CD player, I wish car makers would take note
@shamil14basaev88 8 місяців тому
It’s not reliable at all. So funny when westerns think that lada is reliable just because it has no advanced solutions 😂 it has none of them + it rottens as hell and literally fall apart fast as hell. Completely shit car
@miroslavszabo3783 2 роки тому
The seat airbag has a simple reason: Regulations in Europe say, you need to have an airbag. But they don't say what airbag is that supposed to be. So, instead of remaking the whole steering rack to allow the airbag to be placed inside the wheel, and half of the car (because they would need to move the seat further back and to the right), they simply put one into the seat. It has an airbag, so it is legal. Job done.
@outlaweduk 2 роки тому
renault seats
@miroslavszabo3783 2 роки тому
@@outlaweduk why would they design a new seat if Renault makes a perfectly good one for their needs?
@billynomates920 2 роки тому
@@miroslavszabo3783 i like it but am uk. can you put airbag in gun rack and gun in seat? i buy two! :-)
@miroslavszabo3783 2 роки тому
@@billynomates920 it's russian, remember? There are at least 4 places where to put an AK and at least 2 more to fit an RPG-7. You should be able to mount an RPK tripod to the roof and shoot while standing up and there is a shooting position for your SVD when you fold rear and one of front seats.
@billynomates920 2 роки тому
@@miroslavszabo3783 :-) :-)
@geoffreysimpson1745 7 місяців тому
I bought a 1990 Niva Cossack for £70 in 2005.. I'd owned series land rovers before and done greenlaning in them.The Niva was fantastic compared to them..it was comfortable even with the offset pedals.It would cruise at 60mph in 5th ...a gear more than the landys..Off road it was amazing...I did ruin it by fitting higher profile mud tyres,which made it unstoppable off road but changed the gearing so hills required downshifts ,and eventually wore the clutch out..The clutch replacement was to big a job for me to do as a DIY mechanic.. But I had 2 years out of it...I've owned RR classics,Discovery's and defenders since..And I'd buy another Niva tomorrow.. They're quirky,fun and a pleasure to own 😊😊😊
@alikartal8426 2 роки тому
I owned one in the early 90s. Extremely uncomfortable, pain to drive, impracticle but absolute fun and lovable. I drove it through gulleys, rivers, beaches, sand dunes, ice roads, snowstorms on mountain roads, anywhere you can even hardly walk. Nothing in its price range can be compared. It does everything that an old classic Land Rover can do, at a fraction of the price. It can climb and descend stairs. Its heater is awesome, you can bake a cake at full blast - very handy in a Russian winter. Never left me stranded. Everyone should get one at least for a while, preferably while young and without kids. Warning: She can easily lose grip on a wet asphalt road and roll over, as I did once. Noone was hurt!
@HeroManNick132 2 роки тому
Well, the newest models has bit better comfort than the old ones like heated seats and other stuff. And the 5 door model is more practical than the 3 door version but it has worse offroad capability.
@Arsenic7533 2 роки тому
It took you through rivers, sand dunes and snowstorms and it rolled over on a wet asphalt? really? Ice is ok, river is ok, wet is not?
@julianbrelsford 2 роки тому
Arsenic - I'm sure he was going at a speed that was not appropriate for the conditions, which is an easy mistake to make when you're on a relatively smooth surface
@alikartal8426 2 роки тому
@@julianbrelsford You guessed right, it had just started raining a drizzle turning the surface dust and debris into a carpet of miniscule roller bearings. This would not have happened if the rain was heavier, or it had rained for a while. I entered a curve a tad fast and touched the brakes. Immediately the car started spinning around like a whirling dervish, came alongside the curb and did a sideways half somersault into the ditch by the roadside. Luckily all speed had bled off by then, there were no cars following closely while we spun around, and we were wearing seat belts. We hung upside down from our seats for a short while.
@Arsenic7533 2 роки тому
@@julianbrelsford Yeah I know, it's just ironic
@QOSQualityofSpeed 2 роки тому
I'm an American that has lived in Russia for the last 7 years. During this time I have owned 2 Lada Niva. This car is incredibly dependable. It is very practical and is almost impossible to get stuck. I did a stupid thing one time and had the Ice break underneath me and I did get my Niva high-centered. You can repair it yourself if anyting needs work and it drives without fail. Still running when I sold both of mine. If you want a little bit more performance around town drop it into low and then it's not so slow off the line. You can run through the gears pretty quick and you can do about 40 mph using 5th gear in low range. all in all a very good experience with this truck. A little context, I was a car dealer in the United States and have owned 1400 cars in my life. I have owned Land Rovers in Jeeps as well as a whole array of Japanese off-road vehicles. The original Ford Bronco was pretty nice as well. But for off-road use sheer practicality you can't beat the Niva
@ecurb10 2 роки тому
Wow, interesting...thanks for the comment. I always assumed they were trash.
@benvasilinda9729 2 роки тому
What American vehicles would u compare this to? I have 4 F-250’s and love them. 2 gas and 2 diesels.
@QOSQualityofSpeed 2 роки тому
@@ecurb10 No not trash at all. Not comfortable but always runs. It will drive through anything.
@QOSQualityofSpeed 2 роки тому
@@benvasilinda9729 It's a little bit like a WillyJeep. This is the feel. Like a old WWII jeep
@ThePeacePlant 2 роки тому
I like the look of this car! Does it come in automatic?
@trainmaster0217 7 місяців тому
Love the "old fashion" type of car with no electronic gauges and computers to make for problems. Sounds like a great car.
@Mickey_Bauer Рік тому
I love the old classic look and analog cars with manual gear box. I wouldn't mind if it had crank windows. This is an awesome toy car.
@shant599 9 місяців тому
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@toddanderson6952 Рік тому
I had a 1992 Niva, absolutely loved it. Pushed it too hard, blew the motor. Biggest regret was selling it instead of repairing. Most fun on 4 wheels you could have
@shant599 9 місяців тому
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@cya1no 6 місяців тому
Had a 1990 Zhiguli estate, like you it was the most fun car I had, even more than my MR2s. Simply a blast in winter, especially on fresh snow.
@picomanbungace4035 4 місяці тому
I’m all for appreciating your own vehicles no matter what you might drive. That being said, it seems disingenuous to say this car provides the most fun you can have out of every 4 wheeled vehicle on earth, there’s a lot of really really fun cars out there, there’s no way this one takes the cake.
@owenshebbeare2999 4 місяці тому
Have to agree, mine was awesome. Got nicked. Stealing a Niva seems pretty desperate.
@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw 3 місяці тому
@picoman It's a figure of speech. For them, it is the most fun 4WD. I had a Lada Niva in the early 90s as well. Off road it was brilliant. And it certainly out performed a Nissan Patrol in the Spanish Sierra Nevada. The Nissan was driven by the Guardia Civil who were showing us the way after we got lost on the mountain dirt roads. Their vehicle had real difficulty on some rocky ground that little Vlad the Niva took in its stride. On road it was a bit underpowered it's true. Towards the end there were starting problems, but I had thar with a Ford Mondeo as well. Of course there are better cars out there, but AT THE PRICE (then at least) there was no better 4x4 on the market.
@rizkyp 2 роки тому
Teacher: give example of oxymoron. Student: All-new Lada.
@veschyoleg 2 роки тому
Actually, the Vesta was an all-new Lada several years ago when it was introduced. It’s a cheap car (think Dacia), but for a cheap car it’s fairly decent and modern.
@danielemorina7191 2 роки тому
@@veschyoleg …
@yourhummus 2 роки тому
😂👍
@prastyowahyu6357 2 роки тому
Gara gara lu gua research apaan oxymoron xixixi 👍
@artemkonovalov1805 2 роки тому
@@veschyoleg с двигателем от lada priora.
@papashirt 8 місяців тому
i got one one used , added a turbine , pneumatic diff locks, lift, bigger wheels, a wrench , nice seats, lights and had the best offroad time ever, pulling out jeeps and toyotas fron time to time. its cheap and versitile and you just dont know what it is all about. certainly have got another car for every day life, but niva is just one special.
@MaxHohenstaufen 8 місяців тому
This car is just true raw functionality, no BS. Too bad they don't sell where I live.
@joepuskorius2908 2 роки тому
Niva is is like a G class, they nailed the design from the start so there's no need to change anything.
@Nobunagawa 2 роки тому
I love the design!
@mailforsage 2 роки тому
As Porsche 911 too)
@BlarryOfficial 2 роки тому
Nailing the design by not doing any is the key to perfection.
@distortion4222 2 роки тому
@@BlarryOfficial ahahaha😂😂😂
@maxmeier532 2 роки тому
G Class introduced new tech though with new models. Apparently no airbags needed in a NIVA because in an accident you die no matter what, if you are driving a NIVA.
@centralintelligenceagency9003 Рік тому
Honestly, that interior is pretty much what I want from a car. No ocean of touchscreens to collect fingerprints and to distract you, a simple AC setup and a regular car radio. No hundreds of kilos of depreciating electronics either.
@justagreekinternetuser8998 7 місяців тому
me too man!
@3h33am 6 місяців тому
I literally opened comments to say the same thing🤝
@srdjanshishic7047 4 місяці тому
@@3h33am😮0
@srdjanshishic7047 4 місяці тому
😊😊9
@craigpimlott204 4 місяці тому
They’ve ruined this by fitting poxy electric windows would of been perfect with winder handles
@baseline_hitchshalhoub2686 4 місяці тому
The simplicity and efficiency of this vehicle is what makes it stand out from the rest!
@sidstevens9035 Рік тому
Owned a Niva 25 years ago. It got me to places my Range Rover, Land Rover, Suzuki and Jeep just refused to go. No longer available in Australia unfortunately. Would buy one in an instant if I could !
@Plusle843 4 місяці тому
Would not reccomend right now. I'm Russian, and last I heard - the original maker of Niva has replaced normal gearbox with cheap SH*T. It breaks after few years. You heard me, for some reason, the moron in charge decided to make gearbox cheaper. So he made it out of cheaper metal. Now it breaks faster. On a car, that is SUPPOSED to travel through mud, and have a ton of dirt on wheels. Like, you should reinforce the gearbox, not cut costs on it. I WAS planning to get myself a Niva, now I think I'm going to go with UAZ.
@shrayesraman5192 22 дні тому
@@Plusle843Such is life when you need to have ever higher profits. This happens everywhere.
@Plusle843 22 дні тому
@@shrayesraman5192 Yeah. Higher profits for a NICHE LIGHT OFFROAD car. Sure, you can get SOME money, but pretty much everyone hates Niva now. Here is how you get higher profits - make better cars. IMPROVE transmission, not KILL it. Make it silent, make the car silent. If you replace a gearbox of an OFFROADER with a fucking cheap imitation - you lose.
@shrayesraman5192 22 дні тому
@@Plusle843 Idk man. This is the way of a system designed for pure profit extraction unfortunately. It was cheaper to replace the tranny with a crappy one and use the name to sell the car. Until everyone gets the memo that guy will make money as you say.
@baycaglar 8 місяців тому
I am Turkish and Lada is common in here at rural areas, because it is climbing hills like a goat and hardly breaks down and cheap.
@bezgti 2 роки тому
it's a very simple and utilitarian car, here in Russia the base version starts from about third of a price you get there. it can be fixed with a hammer and a screwdriver and a bit of a punch with your leg. I have tried it offroad and for that it's amazing. hope you enjoyed our pride and beauty:)
@neketez27 2 роки тому
Хах, вот именно)
@marius4iasi 2 роки тому
Not having the handle of the rear door on the rear door is anything but simple or utilitarian.
@danielfeher5018 2 роки тому
@@marius4iasi did they have to design a release system for the hatch? No. Well then, it's simple. Also Matt could've folded down the rear seats, if he actually pulled the front seats forward the bit, after that you can put the rear ones down and put the front ones back in their desired position.
@justtzortz2010 2 роки тому
Dude it looks really amazing and humane not space wagon as the rest of the cars today. I love it
@jaboulove8386 2 роки тому
@@justtzortz2010 agreed, that’s why I’m importing one! 🔥🔥🔥
@aphexart Рік тому
Here in Germany you see this car A LOT! In the countryside that is, many farmers and foresters use one because its probably the best and cheapest car off-road... No expensive electronics, you can do everything yourself to keep this car running (if you know what you are doing that is) i really love the longer full 4 seater version.
@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 Рік тому
In the UK they're kind of futile because everyone who goes off road has a Land-rover Defender
@caa7874 Рік тому
@@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 you are a genius, because you decided to compare fret for 17k and def for 45k (moreover, this is a minimum, and few people buy a minimum). But still, the main difference between Lada Niva and Def is that you are not afraid to scratch the niva, you can even say it’s not a pity. And the capabilities of a car, including off-road, are always limited by the capabilities of the driver.
@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 Рік тому
@@caa7874 Defenders are worth lots now but before production ended you could get a decent one here for 2k so most farmers and foresters already have 1 or 2 defenders that were bought cheaply, defenders are only expensive abroad in the UK they're still cheap workhorses
@Michael-it6gb Рік тому
I'd imagine Germans being very good at building cars they'd have some of their own alternative. But I guess if there's a cheap and available vehicle, people are gonna use it. Niva is popular in Sweden too, for off-road(farmers and such).
@markbullock1931 Рік тому
It's crap and badly built.it isn't a Land Rover. Even the Freelander is better more capable off road.
@tareskisloki8579 Рік тому
Always had a soft spot for the Niva's, a friend of mine used to own one. Been a long time since they were available in Australia though, not sure if they could be imported or not. BTW, old Subaru's have the full size spare over the engine in the front (old, as in 80's).
@charlessale409 8 місяців тому
I’m imagine to get one here in Australia we’d have to get a RHD converted version from the UK making it hugely cost prohibitive!
@marguskiis7711 8 місяців тому
UK was the main market for VAZ
@ClassicRockRadioEU 11 місяців тому
Still a massive improvement on the earlier version with the smaller engine, which was next to impossible to hustle out of side roads to join traffic and made a Land Rover Series 3 seem like luxury.
@jochem1986 2 роки тому
This Niva has the industry standard 7 inch round headlights. That means you can upgrade them to LED units :)
@arandomelk8559 2 роки тому
At some dealers you can even order that from new.
@MotorsByHG 2 роки тому
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@t.b.r.2844 2 роки тому
True bud who wants headlights that costs more than the car
@EngiNetion 2 роки тому
half of the owners install them where i live
@willb3636 2 роки тому
Or keep them stock
@mhh7544 Рік тому
Im finnish and when I was a kid Lada was very common around here, as were Moschovitz and Wartburg lol. Lada was a safe car, I mean its started on every time, it didnt matter if there had been -40C, it started like underneath the palm tree .
@vk7073 Рік тому
Lähtiku palmun alta :D
@Name-lt2tz Рік тому
true, but you had options to buy other cars but you still bougth occupants car, who stole land from you
@mhh7544 Рік тому
@@Name-lt2tz Some bought BMWs and Mercs, some bought Ladas, and btw fak you yoo.
@mhh7544 Рік тому
@@Name-lt2tz With love from Lithuanua. fucking lol
@harvey6664 Рік тому
@@Name-lt2tz just whine and cry
@TrevorDodd-ev1sx 9 місяців тому
I was driving a Toyota Landcruiser in the Caucuses mountains of Azerbaijan and it was useless, too big and underpowered. The Niva in the other hand was incredible, small, light and Uber capable. They are built for a purpose and excel at what they are designed to do.
@Chris-tz9ct Рік тому
The old Niva was one of the best off road motors I ever drove
@Rustam_D 5 місяців тому
This motor s mom is a fiat motor)
@DanRyzESPUK 2 роки тому
I've got a friend who owns a Lada Niva, had it from his father who bought it in the 80s. It's got terrible fuel consumption and no fancy stuff inside, but he loves it and I did too when we went off road with it. This car is a legend!!!
@KolbPROD 2 роки тому
I don't get how these had bad fuel consumption. They weigh nothing and have tiny engines.
@tj71520 2 роки тому
Its not bad looking and it has that golf shape that is so iconic
@DanRyzESPUK 2 роки тому
@@KolbPROD The power of this car was good, given how light it is. Here in Spain we´ve got rough terrains, and it was capable of climbing any rocky hill. My friend teased me by saying "a little bit more power to this thing and it could climb walls". But on the motorway you could see how the fuel indicator was dropping fast. It was an 80s registered car with a 70s design, fuel consumption was never in their minds.
@dragospahontu 2 роки тому
Diesel is better
@MarinPetrofff 2 роки тому
@@KolbPROD Are you serious ?
@coopertheredmane5503 Рік тому
Niva is literally a car for agricultural workers, hunters and fishermen. It's a tank that can drive everywhere and never gets stuck. Tank doesn't need to be fast nor comfortable. It's reliable and durable. And it's easy to maintain by yourself. (Literally, my dad repaired it with a stick out in the wilderness)
@ssoqboss Рік тому
Indeed it was designed for farmers to go in fields and meant to replace old GAZ-69 and alike military cars with something more civil and comfy. "Niva" from Russian literally means wheat field. Also there are other stuff, unrelated to the car but related to farmers and had similar name like HF radio gear for farmers and also a wheat harvester.
@karimhim4506 6 місяців тому
i love this car. i have a 1987 Niva with 900.000km. the engine was fixed 2 times but still running.
@TheOfficialXerxes 9 місяців тому
I honestly thought this was some off-road version that's been released recently ,it's a great car for what you get ,imagine having to choose between this car and a bus on that freezing weather long time ago .
@veschyoleg 2 роки тому
Matt: I’m Matt Watson… Niva: Nyet. You’re Matvey Watson now. Cheers from Moscow, Матвей Ватсон!
@NVH52 2 роки тому
Matvey Volodin, если идти до конца)
@neketez27 2 роки тому
Wow, cool ;)) Это приятно ))
@neketez27 2 роки тому
@@NVH52 Ну нет, он же не Matt Volotson, поэтому чувак правильно сказал, он Матвей Ватсон!
@vadimtres 2 роки тому
Matvey Watkoff
@bokibo87 2 роки тому
Matvey Vodkof.
@Torgrimmm 2 роки тому
There's a lot of aftermarket parts, engines and other options for Niva - it really is a legendary car, considering it's age. You can create something like a Soviet G-wagon.
@aslamnurfikri7640 2 роки тому
Same with Jimny
@Zocky73166 2 роки тому
ground lifting would be very wise move, because clearance is bad, especially in the front
@vincentdrake6065 2 роки тому
Giving a comparison to Star Wars lore - it's like YT-1300 light freighter, which in propper hands can be turned into legendary Millenium Falcon, by years of aftermerket modifications, limited only by laws of physics)
@Local_Salad Місяць тому
- Rear backup camera/dash cam to go over the rearview mirror - Phone for naviagtion (who uses built in nav anyway?) - Add CarPlay/android auto head unit - Add standard size LED headlights - Cheeeeeap and infinitely more repairable than alternatives - Beautiful, cute, vintage styling that stands out from current vehicles - Beautiful door closing sound - It's a box Literally perfection that I can't get here
@hoomanAdnan 9 місяців тому
It's cheap but looks cool & handy ❤ little bit inconvenience is always good for self wellbeing 🏆 from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
@mariuscheek Рік тому
A farmer friend had one of these (not registered for the road half the time as it was just for driving around muddy fields). He said it never got stuck, even in places where his Defender had bogged down, plus with the rear seat removed it had room on the back for a sick sheep!
@heinzketchup4558 11 місяців тому
i´d wager that is mostly due to the extremely high weight of the Defender. A problem with modern offroaders for sure is that ridiculous weight of up to 3 tons of some.
@agathisthegreat 10 місяців тому
@@heinzketchup4558 exactly. Niva is light, that's what makes a difference on the muddy ground
@heinzketchup4558 10 місяців тому
@@agathisthegreat same reason why a jimny is fairly good. It doesn‘t have either big wheels, nor any actual power nor huge ground clearance, but it‘s only 1 Ton and thus already ahead of most other vehicles. Also same reason why a Dacia Duster can do what alot of SUVs can‘t.
@jmi5969 10 місяців тому
@@agathisthegreat "Light". That's precisely the Niva's second worst problem. The body structure is too weak for real offroading, it twists too eagerly and the more it twists the faster it rusts. Perhaps the ones made by Valmet for exports to Europe were not as weak - the Finns used superior steel.
@shant599 9 місяців тому
ukposts.info/have/v-deo/qHSeZWZ9cG9n0Xk.html
@Tasis88 2 роки тому
Me and my friends have Nivas, one of them didn't change the oil for 4 years (not to mention filters) but still runs great. The other one needs to go every day to work off-roading and towing 1200 kilos every often, this one doesn't have 4th gear but runs ok. And mine is in a very good condition, but not one of theese have gone to a mechanic for years! (at least 6 years) This is how reliable they are!
@ersinsrn9367 2 роки тому
And thats what they are made and known for! In my opinion the perfect car.
@ekimandersom4478 2 роки тому
Not changing oil in 4 years means nothing if he doesn’t drive that much.
@Tasis88 2 роки тому
@@ekimandersom4478 he did 7000km yearly
@ekimandersom4478 2 роки тому
@@Tasis88 So 28.000 km? Thats nothing, any car can do that without changing oil, 30.000 km is even recommended on most modern cars.
@Tasis88 2 роки тому
@@ekimandersom4478 Maybe, but with synthetic oil. Not with the cheapest oil you can find and it had used oil filter 😂 for some reason
@JeremyGreysmark 11 місяців тому
I quite like a car like that too... There is a lot less stuff to fix one day, because it is simply not there. The older I get, the more I value simplicity, especially when looking at modern cars now.
@extremebeastreaction6245 8 місяців тому
ALL I think they need is more airbags and better seats and it’s perfect
@bldontmatter5319 6 місяців тому
@@extremebeastreaction6245 it doesn't have more airbags, because that costs money and these aren't ever really used on roads, just off-road where an airbag is more liable to kill you than anything.
@pathfinder2reality 6 місяців тому
I worked for some years on mobile telephony infrastructure and as you can imagine we did a lot of off road driving in all weather conditions. We used numerous brands of off road vehicles like Land Rovers, Subaru Foresters, Nissan Patrols.... Non of them could go where Lada Niva went. In muddy conditions all of these fancy brands would get stuck after 50m, but Lada would continue all the way. I don't remember it EVER getting stuck and there was no lack of trying. Other brands were more comfortable, faster and had better equipment, but they failed miserably against Lada in off road segment, the most important function of such a vehicle. Very reliable, easy to repair, a no nonsense off road practical car.
@sherif.ghoneim 2 роки тому
Because this car is a serious off roader, the doors are water tight, even Matt mentioned the door closing sound, so when closing the doors the pressure inside the cabin becomes very high and those c pillar vents is to release that pressure...
@Erteywie 2 роки тому
most cars have one way flaps hidden somewhere to relieve pressure from doors closing. Some higher end cars roll the window down a little too.
@sherif.ghoneim 2 роки тому
@@Erteywie but this is a LADA !
@rogerburn5132 2 роки тому
The doors are FOX protected when you go hunting you will be Safe LOL
@sherif.ghoneim 2 роки тому
@@rogerburn5132 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@rogerburn5132 2 роки тому
@@sherif.ghoneim 😄😄😄😄😄👍👍👍👍👍👍
@timeless3336 2 роки тому
Fun fact: Lada Niva was worlds first crossover!
@mykhailo_gubin 2 роки тому
It's true
@neketez27 2 роки тому
Wow ;))
@uzi3661 2 роки тому
Нивасик
@dwaynetherockjohnson7868 2 роки тому
Not sure if you can call it “crossover”, utility off-roader would match better. The worlds first crossover would be AMC eagle in my opinion.
@__leshiy__7943 2 роки тому
@@uzi3661 я знаю
@baarg8672 Рік тому
the design is never get old! i love it!
@ionacjohnj.59 4 місяці тому
It is a legendary Russian 4X4. The rust is the biggest enemy of it. But for driving experience. I loved it!❤
@martinbaum5354 2 роки тому
still looks great - not over-designed like so many SUVs nowadays.
@sambasha747 2 роки тому
As long as it does the work, we are fine with it.
@gabriel7932 2 роки тому
But its so impractical in its design
@joe125ful 2 роки тому
And simply and cheap.
@user-iz7co1lz3g 2 роки тому
В Росси этот автомобиль исключительно для сельских жителей; фермеров, рыбоков, охотников. Для которых внешний вид совершенно не важен. Главное, что она в меру надёжна, дейсвительно с хорошей проходимостью и ремомонтируется на коленке в любой деревне.
@user-kb7qd4zy7e 2 роки тому
Ездит жеж везде где вам надо и не надо)))и за дешево, как АК-47. ЛЕНДРОВЕР/ДЖИП - ДОРОЖЕ!
@schruppe_7779 2 роки тому
Mat: *Reviews a russian SUV* Russians: "Hippity hoppity, this comment section is now our property"
@davidkato1150 2 роки тому
This is true😂😂
@morganwilliams2863 2 роки тому
Russians comment:western man reviews our car… UKposts spam sex bots: hippity hoppity, your reply section is now our property
@mihan2d 2 роки тому
Russians LOVE hating on Western youtubers. When UKpostsr says something positive about Russia(n) they get offended saying they know better, it's sh!t, when they say something negative they get offended saying they again know better, it's awesome.
@guycha0s380 2 роки тому
@@morganwilliams2863 true
@r0gue71 2 роки тому
Russians don't go hippity hoppity, they go cheeki breeki
@arthurdardalis 9 місяців тому
Matt, the steering play is designed in, avoids kickback when off road. The Niva is unbeatable off road even 40 years later
@sonakrajcarova6540 11 місяців тому
Honestly I didn't know, that they still make these. All Nivas I have seen are at least twenty or more years old. At it's time it was best option for people needing four by four in my country. Last year man with Niva got me out of big trouble with my car, so I have only love for them.
@histriamagna1014 2 роки тому
The design of the Niva has aged greatly.
@JGunit 2 роки тому
You mean " aged greatly" as in beautifully, or "aged greatly" as in aged a lot?
@joe125ful 2 роки тому
@@JGunit He means like fine French wine.
@histriamagna1014 2 роки тому
@@JGunit Today Niva is looking better than 40yrs ago. Her proportions are just perfect.
@Str8representing 2 роки тому
@@histriamagna1014 I dunno about proportions, but it looks fairly facelifted from the earliest versions
@noahh914 2 роки тому
It looks a bit like a shrunken, rounded Range Rover Classic
@krollpeter 2 роки тому
I like everything, from the round headlights to the "planted-on" rear washer, the simplistic dials and the non-presence of useless electronic sensors ... everything.
@user-ki2yg2mm5y Рік тому
for the exchange of safety
@krollpeter Рік тому
@@user-ki2yg2mm5y how does a rain sensor, seat heating or a fart detector influence safety?
@user-ki2yg2mm5y Рік тому
@@krollpeter no airbags on steering and whatnot
@krollpeter Рік тому
@@user-ki2yg2mm5y ABS and airbags are certainly useful. They won't be able to purchase airbags, these come from the west. Same applies for several other features, such as ABS. Russia can not produce it, they can produce war. What I do not need are rain sensors, lane assist, automatic door openers, fart detectors.
@dudemp4 Рік тому
Its crazy how it barely changed in looks since the 90s
@savute 6 місяців тому
I had 2 of these Niva's in South Africa, both right hand drive. You can take most of what is being said here with a pinch of salt. I used mine for very high mileage in varying conditions. I cruised comfortably at 120km/h which is more than the Uk limit. All in all i enjoyed driving mine. One was second hand and one was new out of the box. Remember, this is not a modern vehicle, so compare it to old UK vehicles of the same era.
@user-ny3nv2rp9l 8 місяців тому
This is the first SUV in the world, with a permanent 4na4, the trunk handle is conveniently located not to get your hands dirty. She was invented without Power Steering, which did not interfere with managing her in 1972
@GeordieAmanda 2 роки тому
I remember driving a former version of this car in the early 80s, it was utterly brilliant and in many ways was superior to the original Landrover 90. I loved it and it was unstoppable in the snow and mud
@PyleHD 2 роки тому
What ways exactley
@GeordieAmanda 2 роки тому
@@PyleHD coil springs instead of Leaf for instance
@techquirks707 2 роки тому
9:19 that’s the sound of the bypass valve that opens at full lock and redirects fluid back to reservoir to prevent pump damage
@oaedeoi 2 роки тому
I had this noise in a older german or frech car as well
@barrycarleton4326 6 місяців тому
We took one on a tour of southern Ireland, was one of our most enjoyable holidays, we went up the most daunting hills and bad roads, it never missed a beat, so we bought another one.
@user-iy8gn8jt3k 2 роки тому
Как же душевно Мэт сказал: "ушанка"
@lev7890 2 роки тому
И как же он чётко прочитал слово "роснефть"
@danix1694 2 роки тому
@@lev7890 Для него это порш
@neketez27 2 роки тому
@@danix1694 Точнее он прочитал "поркхе"
@ABRACODABRA1 2 роки тому
Я правильно понял теперь всё русские тусуют под этим видео, впрочем как и под любым видео о чём-то русском
@neketez27 2 роки тому
@@ABRACODABRA1 конечно ;))
@Nauda999 18 днів тому
in UK it costs 18000 pounds, in Russia it costs less than half of that, and it gets you were you need to get, which in my mind is main function of transportation.
@user-yh1ej8bs5h Рік тому
It's nice to read such comments) I'm from Russia and I can say that now we have these cars at the same price. The shortage of cars makes them raise their prices, which is very impressive. Advice to anyone who is thinking about buying an SUV. Buy Niva you will not regret it. And with the money saved, buy a good car for good roads. Niva is not a pity to drown or turn over. Restoring it is cheaper than wheels on a Land Rover) good luck to everyone.
@MrNeurotix 2 роки тому
Who needs an airbag if you've got a spare tire in the front which will absorb most light impacts. brilliant!! :)
@Maddregtube 2 роки тому
well, the spare wheel actually makes things even worse during the crash :)
@steinnbjorn7627 2 роки тому
@@Maddregtube well, it won't make a driver crippled or anything... instead, it would end their misery
@automation7295 2 роки тому
Airbag is still safer and softer than a tire. Why do people think having a spare tire in the front in safer? Having a spare tire in the front can kill you if you crash, also Lada Niva isn't safe at all, if you crash, you die.
@HauntedXXXPancake 2 роки тому
LOLZ, I guess jokes aren't for everyone 😄 . #woooosh
@skytheguy0438 2 роки тому
What I appreciate about it is that it's simple. That simplicity is something most car companies need to go back to. Sure a big screen is nice sometimes but sometimes having knobs and switches for everything is nice too. I really do wish that companies would sell a more analog hot hatch again.
@eivis13 2 роки тому
Fun fact, a screen of a gen 2 prius consumes ~20w of electricity, while for 3 rotary switches you can get away with 3w. Infotainment and climate controls MUST BE KEPT SEPERATELY FOR ACTIVE SAFETY REASONS.
@reallyrandomrides1296 2 роки тому
Much as I love the old school Niva, I think it's best as a second car, or for off-roading, as it would just not be possible for it to meet modern safety standards. The mechanicals and quality control could be kicked up a notch for better performance and reliability though.
@Inferiis 2 роки тому
@@reallyrandomrides1296 I dont think they will do that. They tried with the base Lada sedans and failed horribly. Although if the rumors are true, Renault bought Lada and will sell cars similar to Dacia, but even lower prices
@robertfox05 2 роки тому
The Niva was never about equipment or luxury? It was THE car to get through any kind of terrain, ever. Lava? Quicksand? Avalanche? Yeah, the Niva can get through it
@reallyrandomrides1296 2 роки тому
@@Inferiis Oh wow! I don't know if that's a good or bad thing... we'll have to wait and see. It will certainly change the direction of the company, it's designs and philosophy. I'll kind of miss the old Lada.
@steverolfeca Рік тому
Amazing. I test drove a Niva at the Toronto Car Show in the mid-80’s. It was barely different compared to this one. There was a big excavation behind the building, with ropes to define an improvised course. Crap car, but but amazingly capable in the mud, and small enough to go just about anywhere. I’m amazed that UK road regulations allow it to still be road-legal!
@clemensauer8597 10 місяців тому
EU and I guess UK exports differ from the Russian original. Engine/ safety feats.
@wmpriest123 Місяць тому
I fondly remember the ones from the late 90s early turn of century too. When they went from carb to mechanical injection. Simple, easy to work on, reliable, rugged. Perfect vehicle for the adverse conditions where I live. My current vehicle is a Nissan NP200 commercial 2023 model also with the same trim spec, manual windows, minimal options, not even a radio. Just the bare necessities to take a load of 800kg and less from A to B and act as a reliable runabout.
@snapithappy647 2 роки тому
This car is so good that I’m surprised that china hasn’t even made an identical copy of this car 😂
@MuhammadKilany 2 роки тому
its so bad that china did not bother
@aural965 2 роки тому
@@MuhammadKilany просто ваши Рендж Роверы жалко в грязи катать, сломается, все конец, ремонт дорогой. А нива что , сломалась купил деталь за дешеве, поставил сам и поехал дальше.
@MuhammadKilany 2 роки тому
@@aural965 take the joke bro .. chill
@MiniOne82 2 роки тому
@@aural965 But a Range Rover would last longer over a 10 year period.
@PS3Zocker21 2 роки тому
@@MiniOne82 What are you talking about?? Range Rovers are some of the most unreliable SUVs especially the mid 2000 petrol models It would last longer with a maintenance cost of over $10K
@Inferiis 2 роки тому
There's a saying here in the eastern bloc: A Niva may only reach 60mph, but it does that anywhere
@Davej82 2 роки тому
Well, there is no Eastern Bloc anymore... But ok:)
@Bet-vx3fg 2 роки тому
@@Davej82 still eastern bloc exist, people don't changed. They remember, everything wasn't bad. They use now best of both worlds.
@Davej82 2 роки тому
@@Bet-vx3fg If the block falls apart (as in this case in1989,) it's no longer a block.
@SergeyUdaltsov 2 роки тому
@@Davej82 If you call Niva a car, you can call those countries a block ;)
@lucaantonelli1511 2 роки тому
It's a fantastic car, better than my unreliable BMW Z4
@vincent_hall 10 місяців тому
In the last two days, I've seen Mat driving a Sherp (off-road of course) and now a Lada, off-road and on-road. So, an off-road Soviet flavour.
@TheMidrev 11 місяців тому
Initial vehicle is a Fiat 124 station wagon with chopped between B&C pillars to create a short wheel base. Lifted spring, added front diff and low gear, replaced rear cast drums for aluminium. Originally with 1.6 L carburettor single OHC and steel timing chain. Russians started Niva in 1975 when the cooperation with Fiat ended. BDW, original Fiat 124 with 1.2 L was a European car of the year in 1966.
@shanetorok3293 2 роки тому
I had one as a farm car when I was young, the interior was absolutely falling apart and was pretty rough to drive but it went wherever and absolutely anywhere you pointed it, mechanically it was indestructible
@golddiggerdave 2 роки тому
If you had to rely on a car in the wilds, having air suspension and more electronics than a space rocket would be last on my list. These are great and made for a purpose, a car that looks like a bag of spanners but one you can fix with a bag of spanners and you don't need to plug it in to Land Rovers mainframe to fix a faulty washer bottle.
@user-gd2sf3ee2f 2 роки тому
Like from Russia
@nodarikirtadze8220 2 роки тому
Hey if you're so concerned about wilderness reliability , you might as well ride a cart, or a horse
@diggarsa8614 2 роки тому
"mainframe" 🤣 making it sound so hectic.
@krazymir 11 місяців тому
If you think Lada's gears are agricultural - try Moskvitch - we used to say that Ladas have such a great grear shifting during the comi years :)
@Kaynert 2 місяці тому
I buyed a new one 8 years ago and i still love it. Now i get nearly 100000km/62000miles and drive it as a daily. Never had a car that makes so much fun. The quality is not perfect but it's easy to repair.
@gregturner2668 2 роки тому
In 1994, I drove from Stepanakert the capital of Nagorno Karabach (which was technically part of Azerbaijan) to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, in a convoy of three Lada Nivas. The route took us through the Lachin Corridor, then disputed territory captured from the Azeris, via the bombed out city of Lachin itself, trecherous mountain passes shrouded in thick fog and across vast wilderness plains. We bought fuel from a man with a tanker of petrol and a Kalasnikov , got very drunk on vodka at a roadside shack (the equivalent of a service station) and finally arrived at our destination 16 hours later. I have a lot of respect for the might Lada Niva.
@ryanjofre 2 роки тому
Cool story. Thanks
@faridaskerov5675 2 роки тому
no longer formal. The Azerbaijanis returned their original lands back. On November 8, 2020, all lands were returned after defeating the Armenian army.3 days ago we celebrated the anniversary of the return of the historical lands of Azerbaijan, which was transferred to Armenia by the Soviet government.
@ryanjofre 2 роки тому
@@faridaskerov5675 CONGRADULATIONS
@ElvinArzumanoglu 2 роки тому
There's no any stepanakert, or stepanashit.
@gregturner2668 2 роки тому
@@faridaskerov5675 I think you'll find it was the Russians who did that my friend; and yes the historical geographic boundary of Nagorno Karabakh was always within Azeri territory, no one disputes that. But in case you're too going to remember what happened after the fall of communism, the Azeris began a programme of ethnic cleansing in the region and the ethnic Armenians responded militarily with the support of Armenia. I was there so I know.
@tomgallant9253 2 роки тому
My dad had one in the late 80's along with the original design and the Sumara, I learned to drive on it. Off road with oversized grabbers this thing was absolutely unstoppable. In the Newfoundland cold climate it was super dependable. I heard people struggling with them in warmer temperatures, I am guessing between the tuning and design (specifically for Russia). I will say this though, it never failed me or our family.
@alexsandersmith1880 2 роки тому
Had a 88 winter beater in Nova Scotia, great off road.
@glebyarmolenko1125 Рік тому
Mate trust me I am born in Ukraine you can not call this a suv it will break in like a couple month
@HristoTrBg Рік тому
@@glebyarmolenko1125 That's for sure, but don't forget (how you could) that you can bring it back to life with a nail and pice of rusty wire. Well, that's a joke, of course, but if you have decent mechanic skills, you have a chance. My friend's Mercedes showed check engine light and it took nearly 10 days to the guys from Mercedes to figured out what the hack is going on.
@NightWolffff Рік тому
No fucking way, another Newfie?? Cheers from CBS!
@tomgallant9253 Рік тому
@@NightWolffff Spaniards Bay here...Except Im out in BC now
@you-dont-know-me 4 місяці тому
Despite being puny, I love the sound, it feels nice a reliable, like a friend who isn't much good at anything but one you can call in the middle of the night to ask for help and you can be 100% certain he will pull you out of any trouble.
@ve7yan 9 місяців тому
Met a Belgium young doctor in Durban 2014, who just drove a Lada Niva all the way from Europe to South Africa. He saild the Niva broke all the time but never broke down.
@AlexanderTch 9 місяців тому
Jeez, why did he drive so far?
@firsttimeinvestor 2 роки тому
My uncle had this car in the '90s, it was such a fun and unique thing. He told me it was a war machine which you couldn't buy but had to win off a soviet communist in battle. The funny thing is that I believed and respected him even more!
@MATbTBOIO 2 роки тому
🤣😂😂😂😂 Это очень смешно
@user-nl8hn9ni2h 2 роки тому
This is partly true, but such a car was called the Volga
@TintorDalibor 2 роки тому
@@user-nl8hn9ni2h Well, it was conceived as contender for Red Army as all purpose transportation vehicle but VAZ lost the competition to UAZ i belive. But from the start they were making a civilian version too and that became instant hit.
@danielfeher5018 2 роки тому
Matt could've folded down the rear seats, if he actually pulled the front seats forward the bit, after that you can put the rear ones down and put the front ones back in their desired position. - based on the experiences of a proud Lada 2104 owner, namely myself
@eivis13 2 роки тому
I could actually tell that by owning an e120 hatch and a gen 2 prius. It's not rocket science if you've already used a car to haul stuff other than a bag of chips.
@filipborin555 2 роки тому
you can't know that if you came from a real car.
@rafaelmenendezgarcia1304 9 місяців тому
Is a simple car easy to repair without complicated electronics… remember the land rover discovery series 3 , most are in the scrapyard due to complicated electronic problems, was comfy but totally inrelaible and with extreamly expensiv breakdowns … so. This car once you get use to it is a very good buy and you are the most of the time content with it.I had once one and I have good memories about it.
@myentertainment55 11 місяців тому
I see a lot of them in Serbia. I just have one parked outside next street to my house. One of the best things about Niva that it is quite reliable (not like some Toyota or Lexus, but definitely better than majority of used BMW😂). And even if it breaks you can change major parts like gear box, clutch mechanism, steering wheel column for like 100-200$ including work. Yiu can even buy brand engine for like 500-700$. It's obviously in Russia - why it is popular there. It's not good if you drive mostly on highway as this car don't like when it is driven more than 120-130 km/h for prolonged periods of times. It is ok for city driving with quite decent for this type of car gas mileage, and obviously it is great off-road as it is not heavy and I saw how it tackled quite crazy terrain. Comfort is minimal, but for people who live outside cities far from highways - it is a gem. Or you have summer house (like half families in Russia at least have one or two) where you spend all weekends for all spring, summer and fall. I don't know how with Niva auto parts in EU (with all this crazy sanctions on Russia), but in Russia itself I know people adore this car. Also car was built for army and it is easy fix yourself, it doesn't have many plastic parts (go to hell BMW 😂) especially previous generation, where you can fix majority of car with very basic tools.
@MrGlebr 2 роки тому
Please keep in mind that the car was designed 50 (!) years ago as a world's 1st SUV. You can get one of those off-roading beasts in a good shape in Russia for just ~2k pounds. Perfect for fishing or hunting trips with your lads once a month. Actually legendary and still in production with no significant changes after 50 years. Respect for reviewing it bro 😎
@obelic71 2 роки тому
Like Vodka, Russian women the lada Niva is loved in most parts of the world.😁
@ws1814 2 роки тому
I actually like the exterior design of it. There’s something about it.
@ivankovachev8835 2 роки тому
Looks like a real SUV
@comedyman112 2 роки тому
Looks like a jacked up golf 1
@NN-cm2mh 2 роки тому
@Xixi Tyora🦋 Nobody wants to but your fake, virus, pornhub BS or whatever your trying to sell to us decent normal people.
@Bahle_Gaji 2 роки тому
@@comedyman112 exactly what a lot of us were thinking
@khez_ 2 роки тому
Nostalgia
@HighSEAL Рік тому
As someone who lived behind the iron curtain ( Bulgaria) of course I drove Lada Niva. As someone pointed in he comments below. You do not change what is perfect ::D
@plavins1 Рік тому
been driving a niva for 4 years now. last two years its practically a daily car. I first drove a niva when I bought mine. It was horrible, I drove it 80km back home, it didnt go faster than 80kmh without feeling like its gonna disintegrate. I had to fix almost everything on it. Gearbox, driveshafts, head gasket, upgraded the transfer case, welded new floor, door sills, floor frame. upgraded the seats to ones that dont give you scoliosis, replaced the windshield, completely redesigned the heater. Made the cooling system like vw, not with the original over flow tank that sucks. And after I did all that. its a surprisingly reliable car. I put around 10k km a year on it. nothing mayor has broken down, only occasional ball joint and small things like that. Love that car. my niva is not visually appealing, and I dont treat it as a show car, i clean behind the front seats when theres no more room to throw my garbage. i step on the bonnet and roof when needed. In other words I treat it as a work horse, a reliable one at that. I have LPG on mine so its reasonably economical too. only thing that lacks is the engine, gutless, thats why its gonna get some boost this summer.
@user-gq6sf4si6j Рік тому
Where do you live?
@plavins1 Рік тому
@@user-gq6sf4si6j Latvia
@albertogambino2562 2 роки тому
1:58 Every car in the past had these vents. They are conceived to avoid air pressure built up when you close the door. Without these vents you might struggle to close the door. Now cars still have but they are hidden.
@zubiac 2 роки тому
even worse: if your vents are clogged a window can literally explode from the pressure.
@blackwersus 2 роки тому
Oh that's why it's such a struggle to close my Renault Trafic doors
@virus7379 2 роки тому
👍In the modern cars they are usually hidden under rear bumper cover.
@MrNobbyify 2 роки тому
They're also to vent the passenger's farts.
@MlTGLIED 2 роки тому
@@MrNobbyify that's the main purpose 🤘🏼
@mariojager43 2 роки тому
It's so old that the design is now fashionable again, I love it. Lada needs to keep making it. You can still import them here into the UK.
@filimon3444 2 роки тому
А нам надоел старый дизайн которым нас кормят 😂
@user-rh7ui8yw5j 2 роки тому
@@filimon3444 только цена растёт. Допов на 300к в дилере нахватают
@adevsteep37 2 роки тому
У нас она стоит+- 9300$
@user-dw1dx5ts1l 2 роки тому
We are very tired of it, it's boring. And old and only worth a third of the price of the video
@chernobay 7 місяців тому
You guys should try it off-road and surprise yourself. I mean real off-road, because its first and foremost feature, which seems wasn't mentioned, is permanent full wheals drive (4x4), which along with its "square" physical dimensions makes all the difference and explains why it still in use.
@wilfredstewart3348 Рік тому
I'm loving the simplicity of this lada.
@bence.gabor.slezak 2 роки тому
There's one last thing for Matt to do, in order to become the greatest automotive journalist of all time. The most epic off-road challenge, Lada Niva vs Suzuki Jimny!!!
@skaraborgcraft 2 роки тому
A friend in Siberia ended up going back to a Niva after owning a Land Rover Discovery, for the simple reason he could fix it when and if it went wrong. The Land Rover had to be towed out of a forest to a dealers and was expensive to repair. It was never designed as a "tarmac" car, people knocking that ability have never driven in Siberia, there is a reason UAZ is still being made today.
@Mindauxx 11 місяців тому
My grandfather, who died almost 30 years ago, had this exact one. Loved the car, when he drove little me around.
@rev.waynet.oleary7387 4 місяці тому
The steering noise is the old style hydrolic valves at the end of Thier stop. Perfectly ok. I have worked in eastern Europe and Kazakhstan, this really is the only car you would want to drive in. Roads are awful and you never go above 40 to 50 mph. The heater is the best! At minus 42 it's hot enough to melt your face off! Having been with one in conditions where it was made, I get it. It's brilliant. And simple enough to fix yourself in places where the AA or RAC don't exist. I have never seen a failed or broken one...
@xuevgermanist Рік тому
I can't help but praise the impartiality of British car journalism. The offroad segment (the part with roads this car is actually designed for) is the shortest one, with poor editing and shoddy audio. Impressive. I normally don't comment on things like these, but here, I couldn't help myself.
@thecouncilofmockingjays 6 місяців тому
And still, those Brits didn't get the hint 😂
@srdjanshishic7047 4 місяці тому
Bravo❤
@stangadoboaradreaptaomoara9567 4 місяці тому
The simple, rugged, reliable workhorse offroader car scares the scrawny, lazy, soy chugging, Mini driving bri'ish.
@GabrielBaltat 3 місяці тому
Hey made an whole video about the offroading abilities of the car, he mentioned it in this video, next time pay attention.
@yodason1717 2 роки тому
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da Vinci
@damilolaakanni 2 роки тому
Not many manufacturers go for simplicity anymore, sadly.
@ChrisMisMYhandle 2 роки тому
You mean like just dropping your trousers and taking a dump whenever you need one.
@stefanomarchi3542 2 роки тому
"Less is more" - Ludwig Mies Van De Rohe
@MotorsByHG 2 роки тому
ukposts.info/have/v-deo/oYeDmYJ6gK2Ju5c.html
@GlossaME 2 роки тому
Yes, but not outdated stupidity.
@63Vaso 6 місяців тому
I had Lada Niva for 25 years as a second car.Never let me down. Cheap service, ease to fix.Can you drive expensive EU,Japan,USA cars in weather - 60 C..There's no any car that can tolerated harshly weather conditions like Russian Lada❤❤❤Minor Service cost 50$..
@gozallian 8 місяців тому
That cars a tank!! It’s simple, cheap, very reliable and if anything goes wrong you will be able to fix it yourself. It will literally go anywhere
@tradde6317 2 роки тому
Даже русские не нашли в ней столько плюсов, молодца!
@klmbss 2 роки тому
А сколько плюсов он нашёл? Ты типа посмеяться хотел? Объясни как так получилось, что если нива это такое лютое говно, то почему её до сих пор выпускают и люди её до сих пор покупают и причём не только в России? Потому что они дураки наверно все, да? Ведь можно купить машину лучше за эти деньги, а они дураки Ниву покупают. Так? Ну или потому что ничего другого со схожими характеристиками нет по такой цене? Ну дак, а чья это заслуга? Разве не Нивы? Конечно её. Так что не надо навязывать вот это пустое мнение что нива говно. Это никак не подтверждается реальным положением дел.
@TarnishedLuck 2 роки тому
@@klmbss Только вот в Роиссии это рабочая лошадка для пенсионеров и людей что любят страдать ползая под ней с пушечным салом через 3 года, когда она начинает сыпаться, а для иностранцев это дешёвая весёлая игрушка, завозимая в количестве 1000 штук в год. Чувствуешь разницу? И понимаешь почему её так хаят? Машина это олицетворение того, как полугосударственные конгломераты вроде Лады относятся к своему народу, не Нива говно, она просто уже старушка, производитель говно, если даже не в состоянии хотя бы улучшить пассивную безопасность, что там уж про комфорт говорить.
@borisdr2724 2 роки тому
@@klmbss единственный плюс этой машины тот что нарисован на аккумуляторе.
@killuminati1829 2 роки тому
Ебанное ведро😭
@semion4586 2 роки тому
@@klmbss Конечно дураки, или дураки или нищеброды, вот и покупают. Я несколько лет назад видел как продавали велосипед из времен СССР, новый совершенно, а рядом за одну цену новый китайский с скоростями шимано и прочими приблудами за одну и туже цену. И были идиоты которые это совковое говно покупали.
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