Lada Niva Updates in 2025, Is Still The 5th Best Selling Car In The Australian Market
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Driving The Lada Niva
Another benefit of the longer wheelbase is a significant improvement in driving comfort. The five-door 4x4 is clearly better for everyday driving than its little brother. But the increased size also means increased weight - around 100 kg. Weighing 3,141 kg, the 4x4 Urban challenges the naturally aspirated 1.7-liter petrol engine.
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The sound of humming, clattering and buzzing makes the little four-seater sound stronger than it really is. With only 83 horsepower and 95 pound-feet of torque, the five-door 4x4 takes 19 seconds to reach 60 mph and tops out at a modest 85 mph. This is definitely a vehicle for people with Buddha-like patience and classic car fans who can appreciate the relaxed pace and long throws of the stubborn manual transmission.
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It's not even particularly frugal, getting 24.7 US miles per gallon in the European test cycle, a figure that can drop to 19.6 mpg in the city - it's Euro 6 compliant though, so at least it's clean. That said, Lada sticks to tradition with permanent four-wheel drive, low gears and limited slip differentials. It's designed for the wilderness and this is reflected in its fuel economy.
