Lada Niva - Why You NEED One!! 🇷🇺

[@ViralVehicles]

Hey guys. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@waldalwahsh7833]

Hello! Please do a video on best German V8s! I’ll be waiting for your next video!

[@AzanAli-]

What's your dream car? and first name if possible?

[@AWE_ZIOLIO]

hello there from Russia ! nice vid , i hope noone get hurt 🌚

[@theonlygamer6084]

Good vid eo

[@itsalexplayz2782]

Love ur vids bro

[@Quassar18]

I remember when my grandpa was teaching me driving on his Niva. Reverse gear was almost impossible to switch, engine was loud af and heater was always on no matter what (even when it was super warm outside). Not to mention crazy clutch, violent and trying to kill you when you switch gears. Good old times. I miss them a lot and my grandpa as well...

[@dec13666]

No doubt about why grandpas say we young fellas are more crybabies with every passing generation 😂...

[@augustinradac1749]

Oh my God wyd next cry?

[@TsarOfRuss]

Your grandpa either turned the heater on to punish you or he just doesn't know how to turn the heater off

[@perastotigautera1426]

Russian vehicules never go on backward,allways forward!

[@gingernutpreacher]

My dad's lada Riva 1300 +I'm in the UK) 5 gear was clucky as it was a modified 4 speed . And yes the clutch was super heavy and the steering at low speeds

[@skodakatie7341]

I used to own a Niva in the UK, it was solid reliable, and never let me down, if I needed an off road vehicle now, the Niva would be at the top of my list!!.

[@aleksvitek798]

Everyone gangsta until the Niva starts pulling the Mercedes out of the snow

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

If the Mercedes got stuck or broke it's because the owner was too dumb to maintain a car properly to working conditions. Maybe the owner had the same iQ level as you? That would explain why he couldn't even keep a simple off-road vehicle running

[@HeavyWeaponsGuy636]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess calm ur small pp down.. Did the niva in the video pull the Mercedes out of the mud? YES. Next time the driver just wont drive in mud

[@petergbrics7260]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess You must be a Mercedes owner.The e class doesn’t belong to russian winter conditions.It’s a nice car,but in the snow,the niva shits all over it.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@@petergbrics7260 That must be why millions of Russians own Mercedes right? Russians also use Mercedes trucks in Siberia, like the unimog An e class is also much more rustproof than a Lada, made without more modern materials The only shit here is the attitude of types like you trying to insult other people and push your biased agenda without even showing any evidence to support your claims

[@gandi8959]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess "the owner was too dumb. Maybe the owner had the same iQ level as you?" => "The only shit here is the attitude of types like you trying to insult other people and push your biased agenda without even showing any evidence to support your claims" at least you admit that you are shit yourself

[@wolfmaan]

I live in Canada and had a Niva for many years. It was one of the most fantastic, rugged, and reliable vehicles I ever owned.

[@tahseen812]

Where in Canada do you live? And how did you buy it? Did you import it from Russia or Ukraine?

[@loremipsum_show]

@@tahseen812in Canada of 1980s you ware able to by brand new Lada from dealership

[@Jimmyatsea]

I used to have one in South Africa. I LOVED IT! I got to break down in all kinds of interesting places. The front shock absorber mounting broke so I just removed the shocks at the side of the road. The 30l petrol tank was way too small to be practical. The window winders worked backwards. 1st and 3rd gear changed the presets on the radio. Mine had a 5-speed gearbox but the 5th gear had been disabled by the factory as they broke all the time. Now that I live in Californa there is no chance of getting one again - but I still dream of it.

[@Friedermanns]

Thank you for those remarks.

[@jpb2541]

Viral Vehicles is the type of guy to put skoda b rolls in a video about lada

[@boringstuff3463]

JP B you're the type of guy to come here after watching Doug Demuro

[@Rob-hx6on]

I'm the guy who has no idea what you are talking about

[@sethery7826]

Rob 397 I’m just that guy

[@globalpower6967]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fbZ6Sgrt2tqJI

[@jayesh5131]

Anyone know the name of that Skoda car?

[@BarthaBMX]

It has never had 4 drum brakes. Discs at the front, drums at the rear

[@still34u]

I was just gonna say that, but I only dealt with an early nineties one .. so .. yeah

[@laurentiupopa5001]

Yeah, 3 piston calipers in the front and drums on the back

[@TheChill001]

Also a selling point just like with the Samara was the fact Porsche had tinkered with the engine in the late eighties.

[@no1DdC]

@@TheChill001 To be fair, Porsche was selling their engineering talent to lots of third rate car companies back then, because they needed every DM they could get in order to survive.

[@gabrielpereiraferreira8646]

Exactly

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

The Ladas will be the ONLY cars left and still running even after the Apocalypse.

[@user-jl9fg8wi4y]

ээээ есть ещё УАЗ-469

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

@@user-jl9fg8wi4y true the UAZ 469 would survive too :P And the Buchanka.

[@norguhtar]

Right russian car for apocalypse this is MT-LB.

[@andreferreira4277]

You've never heard of old diesel Mercedes and basically every Toyota vehicle ever

[@panzerkamphwaggenlll5247]

@Michael Martinović fuck u

[@radixvinni]

The better your off-road vehicle is, the further you will need to walk for a tractor. (Russian saying)

[@yannikoloff7659]

further

[@radixvinni]

@@yannikoloff7659 thx, fixed

[@elultimo102]

@@yannikoloff7659 Actually, I believe it's "farther."

[@holybread2583]

@@elultimo102 yes, but you can say both ways when talking about distance

[@chaoscorsair]

Love it. Russian pragmatism mixed with humour. 🇷🇺

[@Kanivalos80]

These old Ladas are immortal.Served us well for 400-500 thousand km(no engine repair).Through muds,mountains,loaded with a heavy trailer. Cheap to repair and reliable. Never left us in a middle of nowhere. My father used to trust it 100%.I kept it for some years never had any problems. It was our family tank and we loved it

[@SteveOnlin]

Simplest tools man ever created Hammer Sickle Ak-47 Vodka Adidas and Lada niva Edit : Removed vodka after 1000 likes since it isn't a tool Edit 2 : Readded Vodka since it is a tool Edit 3 : Added Adidas since this post is already a joke

[@digipeeper]

TDS seventy-five you forget Vodka too!!!

[@SteveOnlin]

@@digipeeper are you satisfied yet?

[@l.k5244]

@@SteveOnlin Vodak? Chinese vodka?

[@adeptusmechanicus7572]

You make me proud, comrad. Come serve Mother Russsia

[@SteveOnlin]

@@l.k5244 ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED

[@SB-uw9nz]

I bought a Brand New lada niva 15 days ago. It hasn't A/C or radio, but it's perfect. It's body is amazingly sturdy. I would never change it for a modern unuseful "Suv". Greetings from Russia

[@reddawnst]

Да ну. Я полгода назад взял в максималках с железными бамперами. Кондиционер есть в версии Люкс Кондиционер.

[@SB-uw9nz]

@@reddawnst Урбан версия?

[@reddawnst]

@@SB-uw9nz классика

[@reddawnst]

@@SB-uw9nz ну и зеркала уже с приводом, они типа с 2019 модельного года пошли. Брал саою первого ноября

[@SB-uw9nz]

@@reddawnst ты прав

[@_lordcharles]

I live in place where Niva costs under 1000.

[@user-hw1jf8rm1k]

Doubt

[@_lordcharles]

@@user-hw1jf8rm1k Yep.... They are cheap cars.

[@SteveOnlin]

@@user-hw1jf8rm1k in my area some go for even 350

[@stoneheart9679]

1000 jollah?

[@mangotail6808]

Also its a hell of alot better than a Mitsubishi Mirage

[@oniaiki]

I have a Niva 1984. All said is true. I wanted a really rugged car, be my own mechanic, easy maintenance and fuel consumption, cheap parts. Able to get to any difficult terrain. Perfect Pandemic apocalyptic car!

[@thezacktheman]

Tell me about it. Driving Skoda , talking about Lada Niva, priceless !

[@kristo24]

I don't understand wtf is that Skoda city go in the video . No making sense

[@kristianhujdic4198]

@@kristo24 It is a czech automobile factory . Mostly known in central and west Europe .

[@carterpewterschmidt8759]

In poland you can get a fine lada for well under $1000

[@RaulFrizado]

New?

[@lauritoerni2080]

@@RaulFrizado new it's still ~15k, but for the love of god don't buy a new niva

[@oleglazarenko8295]

but why? Why would you buy it at first place?

[@tbt0380]

@@RaulFrizado A new niva is bloody terrible, an old niva goes to the end of the world running on vodka.

[@globalpower6967]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fbZ6Sgrt2tqJI

[@uzzifennelli598]

My Father is a Colonel in the army, and he had one of those back in the day. He used to take me and my sisters to the beach. Oh, I miss that car, I miss my childhood. 😭😭

[@kristiyanindzhev6454]

What country was that in?

[@User-dc6sm]

My grandpa had a lada too, he got it from his job in the soviet union and he always drived with it. I could eaven drive it to train because it was hard to crash

[@germanlime]

Classic slavic looks Classic slavic quality I approve

[@pffspffs1606]

Lada niva is actually terrible, it breaks down non-stop

[@pffspffs1606]

And it gets a heart attack if you push it up the hill

[@vitaliimykytenko8612]

Aka, no quality

[@kyushastyle3192]

K9YS *slavic qulity

[@martinkriener7146]

pffs pffs yep, many people think Ladas are reliable. As a Russian I can tell you that it’s reliable for fixing but it breaks down monthly

[@joniviitasaari2339]

Just for additional information: The Bronto model comes with alot of basic upgrades to the offroad capabilities, while still being comfortable in the suburbs, and the new body kit is very sturdy. We took one to an actual offroad event where most professional cars are lifted 3 times the height and were able to clear all non submerging obstacles(talking about obstacles that literally half submerge cars with 100cm lift kits). We also took it on a drive through a special type of dry swamp that exists in Finland consisting mostly of red sand, very thick moss and thin woodland where you can mostly maneuver in bethween. We tested alot of vertical climbs that were way beyond my comfort zone, as it was a brand new car, yet it easily climbed its way up even the most loose sandy hills, while i was panicing my ass off burning clutch. Edit about Ladas in general after reading some comments: There is a lot of price disparity mostly due to taxing, culture and origin of the vehicles. When it comes to older Ladas there is a russian and export models, export models having actual paint on them for example(not a joke). If Ladas had strong presense in a country from 70-90s, its very likely they have additional value, possibly even decent club activities. And then theres the one everyone loves: taxing! you can pretty much 2.5x the russian price as far as most EU countries go when importing a car these days, turning a 7000€ car in russia to 20000€+ in EU, plus whatever the costs a reseller needs aswell. There was very recently some additional EU regulation changes aswell, which might prohibit Bronto, Vesta and X-ray models from being sold, until they are tested for new regulations, which is a subject on its own. Older Niva models should be fine tho.

[@stefanstefan2105]

yes but it is not cheap and when you drive bronco you are worried that you will damage it but when you drive niva you don't care because everything is cheap

[@joniviitasaari2339]

​@@stefanstefan2105 I understand for some countries and regions the prices might be expensive or end up even more expensive due to distance, but locally we atleast (at the time) originally calculated that if we buy a blank niva and simply buy the bronco parts, it will be roughly 2000€ in rubles before tax(For tire profile and bronto specific parts for body and suspension, not interior or electrics which are simply better model accessories anyway). Even so, i would say the plastic types used for the body kit are a good design choice as they are similar to what you would find in french cars, which are flexible and bendy to insane levels, so most paintshops would be able to fix/repair affordably. Also they are mostly glued on their own brackets or literally on the car, so there is very little problems with little plastic holders or brackets being permanently damaged.

[@stefanstefan2105]

@@joniviitasaari2339 older nivas have no electronics which make them more reliable and easy to work on

[@joniviitasaari2339]

@@stefanstefan2105 You're over-estimating the electric upgrades :D, even on new ones only updates to electrics are related to new headlights or interior lighting and even then they are mostly operated by closed box circuits that cost less then 5€, and there usually is DIY guides to even build your own. The general differences betheen the models after '95 are more subtle differences on the surface or adjustments to certain anglings for suspension parts, the base core of the car hasnt changed much. Even as far as the full electronic harness goes, there is only 2 models, before '94 and after, where newer only has optional plugs for more "modern" lights and washers. If i remember correctly air conditioner is separate standalone harness, so it has no effect on the actual electrics needed used by the car. What i found mostly troublesome was to replace my own '85 Niva's specific instrument electrics/small parts as it is really hard to find replacements, tho most of these are just "nice original things" that could be replaced with aftermarket buttons/switches/clocks/screens.

[@artemdikobraz2579]

Да, ты нашел комментарий на русском

[@venyaerofeew239]

Сделал бы еще кто-то сабы на русском, да хотя бы на англ было бы проще.

[@onebird3027]

Привет

[@ncev6251]

Оооооооооо наши люди

[@nikitasoloviev3114]

Опа земляк.

[@georgewashington1200]

Yes, im the english comment youve been looking for

[@ursa_margo]

Niva is a very capable car, but it requires some mods to unfold its full potential. First and foremost, good big mud tyres and LSD rear diff lock. Without diff lock, it's only half as capable, trust me. Also, to all those dimwits saying Niva was not upgraded since Stalin: it was. The last batch of upgrades was in the 2010-s.

[@grossentabful]

and in autumn 2019 it gets new panel.

[@jg3000]

Is it reliable? I heard Fiat and assumed it falls apart.

[@ggsay1687]

new moldings and cap holder?

[@ursa_margo]

@@ggsay1687 New direct injection 1.7 engine with electronic gas pedal, totally reworked rear suspension, different drive shafts to remove vibrations, power steering, AC, new panel, different rear seat folding mechanism, new mirrors, new turn lights, different clutch, upgraded front suspension... How about that?

[@ggsay1687]

@@ursa_margo you want to impress someone with AC in a car, in 2019? What else it has, ability to stop when you press stop?

[@user-es2vc4cx2j]

My father was involved in putting together the first "Lada", and the first "Lada Niva". He told me once that "Niva" was mostly a child of mechanics, not designers. He said they put the first car together first, and only after that, they drew it on paper.

[@budavargas]

0:16 “hundreds of SUVs of different shapes...” They all looks the same to me: designed with zero balls

[@Itoyokofan]

>designed with zero balls That's why they all are brick-shaped, is that what you're saying?

[@MrSabotage83]

I totally agree. But why everyone needs to drive bigger cars then actually need to?! Like most of stupid american cars with v12 blocks etc.

[@doylee469]

MrSabotage83 like most american cars with there v12’s? Wth are you on about? Theres hardly any v12’s in the states you jerkoff.. find something else to do

[@MrSabotage83]

​@@doylee469 Jerk off are actually two words you dumb-ass. You can't even write in your own language, just like your beloved president :)

[@budavargas]

@@MrSabotage83 Dudes, chill

[@mmdirtyworkz]

Whenever a fancy "off-road suv" gets stuck everyone is asking for Lada Niva :)

[@larutadelniva2025]

Its true

[@janiyota6576]

Or an MTZ

[@olegoleg1838]

I love the fact that people all around the world can enjoy the sheer simplicity and utility this car can offer- all of which quintessential russian spirit. Yes they are old, old fashioned, not realiable etc etc, but it has some positive point through which you really get to experience the russian soul. I am russian and when i ride a russian car despite all the dissasvantages it has it still makes your soul drop a happy tear

[@re57k]

Guess I'm not the only one that likes simple cars :)

[@aladinnemmouchi268]

Ryn 176 no you are not 😂

[@mrroom5965]

I always liked Russian cars for this. Old project, new car!

[@patrickKitambo]

@Ryn 176 what else would you recommend

[@globalpower6967]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fbZ6Sgrt2tqJI

[@elultimo102]

Reminds me of pre-'60 VW Beetles: Cheap, simple, durable, reliable, and easy to work on by yourself. I miss cars like that.

[@krasina15]

And there is improved version of lada "4x4" in Russia - Chevrolet "Niva", take a look at it. 5 doors, new interior and exterior, improved (sort of) suspension. But a motor, conception and wheel formula is a same. Folks, classic russian domestic cars is a sort of extreme hobby outside ex-ussr borders)

[@krasina15]

@Appliantologist huh. lada 4x4 also have a power steering and AC as a option. And abs, bas, esp, A/T setup, but all that addons raised up a price

[@ivanorlan]

@Appliantologist nope, modern Nivas do have A/Cs

[@globalpower6967]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fbZ6Sgrt2tqJI

[@retardedpepega8831]

Niva is easly the best price per performance offroader

[@crazyaustrianinventor6092]

Or vehicle in general

[@rigel8755]

5 reasons to buy one: 1st: cyka blyat Honourable mentions: Pump hard hardbass! Blyat.

[@pseudonym93]

yobaniy v rot))

[@it_tech1225]

Пиздец нахой

[@MarK-iw2xj]

😅

[@ArcanjoG700]

Somebody once HAHAHHA

[@martinf3204]

i drove Lada Niva for 3 months extensively every day in lot more then off road enviroment. This car was incredibly tough. And it certainly few times saved my life by its toughness. . Thank you NIVA !

[@cows_cowsandcows]

The Lada Niva,Why You Need One! Number One: Best Slav Car

[@maiba3242]

imagine you live in Russia, but in Russia there is one minus it's broken roads and a lot of rural roads where such as the Ford focus or the same Mustang will not pass and we have your machines most do not off road, but if off-road is quite unusual, and that the same field with ease it will pass

[@vytenist9620]

Nice car really. As a kid I used to drive it with my dad. That said, my dad spent every weekend fixing it to keep it alive. DIY for sure

[@veryval3634]

Niva is always half-broken but never broken down ...

[@joshbacon8241]

Lada Niva = the Russian Land Rover Defender.

[@mpt2878]

Uk = boring Russia = cool

[@bruh1838]

@@mpt2878 yes mate

[@SiPakRubah]

@@bruh1838 *comrade

[@jamieflanagan7946]

LRD Has nothing on the Niva! Which would you drive into the Siberian Tundra with!?

[@ej22_gc86]

Nah, it would be a different car to go against LRD... UAZ 469 Though back in the day Niva did make a lot of noise for Land Rover...

[@osasunaitor]

A guy in my village bought a 2nd or 3rd hand old Niva for a ridiculously low price (less than €1000). On the road, it won't drive past 50km/h and you can barely keep it in a straight line. But offroad... damn, what a beast!! This car can get anywhere, even through the most extreme paths, and it won't leave you stranded. An absolute killer!

[@almathgrt]

It is the best car that I have ever had. I own one and there was not a single day, when I regretted that decision. It looks cool, feels lively and it can take you literally anywhere. And if you put some creativity into it, you will have a really unique vehicle.

[@Marko.Jovanovic]

Niva has always had front disc brakes.

[@ivicabaksa2375]

End adr kars olso bikoz of mejn brejking cilinder vič is alaving d fors displacing as is proper on front and rer vils tru d hidraulik valvs on it..

[@gabrielparra1451]

I still own my 1988 Niva! The little beast leaves land rovers eating mud in off road! Also my daily car is a Vaz 2104 :D

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

i guess you were bitten by a russian dedushka somewhere in deep Siberia under the full moon

[@oleglazarenko8295]

poor thing...

[@islmhhh4987]

Where do you live? I'm surprised that there are a lot of ВАЗ cars outside of post-soviet countries

[@gabrielparra1451]

@@islmhhh4987 In Chile, VAZ was very cheap and popular in the 90's and last year they've starting selling new models after a 20 year hiatus, and the New Niva of course, which is the very same car debuted eons ago xD Also this year the UAZ Hunter became available, and in 2020 the Bukhanka will be sold here... Guess I'll start drinking vodka right now...

[@peterjoll6234]

I owned a Niva and a land rover at the same time, they both had their strong points however ,landrover was the choice for a really tough terrain

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Already owned one, repainted military green, was looking beautiful, but i don't know if i' ve been unlucky and got the wrong one, I've spent a lot of money to repair it,and after 8 years, i gave it away. Despite all the troubles the Niva gave me,i still have a place in my heart for this car !

[@ethiop_frum]

Russian philosophy: No man for thing. No thing for honor. Just thing for man. Fork. Spoon. Knife. AK-47. And Lada Niva.

[@alanmalan3819]

It's your philosophy but you immigrate from Russia...

[@ethiop_frum]

@@alanmalan3819 Я в России!

[@globalpower6967]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fbZ6Sgrt2tqJI

[@Steve1766]

Sickle and hammer

[@vladimirk9221]

Жигули

[@westsenkovec]

I own one and when I get to drive a normal car, even a Fiat, it feels like I'm driving a Ferrari but it also gives me anxiety because with the Niva I can go anywhere without worrying about scratching the rims, hitting the curb with the bumper and so on. Park in the mudd on the side of the road or go on the high curb that a normal car couldn't climb. And these cars have a high fuel consumption. Obviously the research was poorly done.

[@tonydoggett7627]

I worked on them for a dealer in the 80s. good 4wd for the money. However the one thing we threw away from new was the alternator regulator. We would install a Australian made Bosch regulator.

[@user-qt9vn1yj8x]

*LADA NIVA* *PROVED BY VARG VIKERNES*

[@mrknoklene]

Ha ha from Norway : )

[@dec13666]

Really? Never really paid attention as to what car he used to drive... Watching now 😎😂👍

[@user-qt9vn1yj8x]

No jokes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZe7naOPeKeZgrs Just wonder does he get an import version wit air conditioner or plain bucket with nuts, as we have down here?

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

His Lada is really cool with the camo paint job 👍

[@msamour]

My father had two, 1988 and 1996. The 88 lasted longer. We used to pull crazy amount of weight using a farm trailer. There was a crank to start in the front. Good memories. I'd buy one if I could.

[@konstantin88181]

I've been in Germany visiting my parents who lived in Boppard. There are vineyards on steep hills around Rhain river. Guess which cars are rolling on the roads there=) I live in Belarus and have never seen so many Nivas in one place =)

[@jadencorner4476]

in Bulgaria saw loads of Russian vehicles but this one niva was lifted and wrapped in a camo livery was pretty cool

[@unstablemind4206]

Yep they cost less than 500 euros 😂

[@moonsapling]

Deba i nivite deba kato traktori sa

[@jadencorner4476]

@@moonsapling yes

[@philliptoone]

When I went to Russia the Niva caught my eye and I've been curious about it ever since.

[@MegaBoilermaker]

Used one for deep desert work in Oman in the 80's. Only mods required were wider tyres and an extra bank of cores in the radistot

[@sonoftheblitz1961]

Ля, срочно бегу на авто ру за НИВОЙ из под ДИДА с 50 тыщ пробега без доков за двацатку

[@venyaerofeew239]

И отправляй в америку

[@WistlePhone]

@@venyaerofeew239 другому ДИДУ за тыщ 50 ДОЛЛА'Ров

[@nikitasoloviev3114]

Уже разобрали.

[@sonoftheblitz1961]

@@Ritefita .... это просто забавный баян из БРИЧАНА

[@albertkaraev4686]

Ребят, подскажите, я живу в Европе. Сколько будет стоит растоможка бу нивы годов 2010ых для Европы? Я бы поменял свою Шевроле такуму в отличном состоянии на ниву.

[@sudocatsda1guy390]

I recently moved to Övertorneå in northern Sweden, right about the edge of polar circle. There are quite a few Niva among all the Volvos, because apparently it's the car to have in cold mountaines area

[@hugoj4839]

I fell in love with this car the first time I put my finger in Russia. Unfortunately, there are no professional Lada seller in France anymore, only second hand market. I will move to Moscow in about 5 years, and I know I will buy a Lada, 5 doors models for me and my family 🇷🇺 It cost about 7000€ for a new one there.

[@JayFloyyd]

Did you ever move to Moscow yet?

[@hugoj4839]

@@JayFloyyd Thanks for writing me and remind me about this message I wrote ! Actually yes, I moved to Moscow in 2022. And I’m happy to be here ! I just finally obtain my Russian driving licence (I couldn’t convert my French one), and I will buy Niva in the coming month) Cheers mate ! Happy new year.

[@JayFloyyd]

@@hugoj4839 that's awesome, sounds like you are living a great life. I live in Minnesota and looking to get a Niva myself but they are very expensive here. They are all showroom quality, I wish I could find an affordable one.. Happy New years to you as well.

[@WellsoonMayhem]

Who Would Win? a Mercedes G Class 8x8 or One Lada Niva 8x8

[@justsumdumbshit1739]

niva may not be home before dinmer but it'll damn sure get home

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

Lada was broken

[@creelar5205]

@@StopTeoriomSpiskowym lada is broken?! Then it means your a westerner

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

If spring not connect to suspension it means lada stop and waiting for repair. G wins but who buy G who want problems with Lada?

[@artur.lv.drifter6839]

Niva of course

[@coen555]

I just had a look for nivas for sale in Australia. Only one for sale in the whole country right now. $15,000

[@UncleTyso]

my uncle benny had a red one that ripped heaps hard but the bushfires burnt it

[@NakedPigeon]

The Niva wasn't designed, it was engineered. That's what makes it reliable

[@davidaitchison1455]

Had one from new. Replaced the standard carb for a Weber down draft which improved power output considerably. It was a good off road vehicle BUT, reliability and durability were not as good as you might imagine. Still, probably reasonable value for the money.

[@Isaackariuki775]

The only vehicle that Clarkson could light a cigarette while driving along a rutted track at 50 miles an hour because it was so smooth.

[@frankenluk3003]

Hahah

[@globalpower6967]

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[@redanassi3924]

What's 1 lada on top of a hill : a miracle What's 2 lada on top of a hill : A factory

[@moorbene5104]

A miracle why?

[@kevinjackson1466]

I still have one a 2006 model on gas and petrol, ideal in Bulgarian winters

[@dmitriydonskoy5665]

Im russian but currently live in europe and went around it and I was extremely surprised to see Nive everywhere. I get it why it is possible to see this car in Bulgaria, Greece, but seeing it in Austria, Italy, France and Netherlansa putted me in shock. I guess thats actually a good car if people from this economy strong countries buy it.

[@altbinhax]

A bit off topic, but I've owned a Lada Samara, and it was a pretty good car; mine had good build quality and was dependable. There were lots of Nivas on the road back in the eighties, and I think it would be a great vehicle for the "zombie apocalypse".

[@britwint9r]

Lada Bronto for me! Wish we had the equivalent here in the US.

[@WizzeeeR]

The Niva are sold new in Germany, you can import one, especially in the USA it must sell for more.

[@lorinctilki6973]

Here in Hungary you can have one for 200 euros and a bottle of Pálinka

[@ursa_margo]

I'd never drink something called "Palinka"

[@Krompierre.]

@@ursa_margo You should actually, it desinfect your intestines and organs so you'll never be sick in your whole remaining life. For a price of 1/5 of your liver only :)

[@ursa_margo]

@@Krompierre. I might as well opt for formaldehyde. :))

[@Krompierre.]

@@ursa_margo Well, police can't get you if you drink Palinka on public areas since there is no law concerning drinking industrial chemicals

[@449Raphael]

What is Palinka? Something like Vodka? I,m interested to buy a bottle.

[@Vahe.G]

As an owner of a Niva I approve this video. However a few things should be mentioned. Here in Armenia most people buy Nivas for the looks. The Niva was the first crossover in the world, all off road vehicles before it were body on frame. A mistake that I noticed was about the brakes, Nivas always had disc brakes in the front.

[@user-xy1sc3jr9m]

Many people do not understand that a Niva is needed only for off-road driving, or there is no reason to buy it at all, but many do not know that a Niva is the creator of the Crossover fashion class.

[@gabrielpereiraferreira8646]

For me the only problom is that im Brazilian,and the niva was made for the cold of Sibéria but in Brazil It turns into a furnace .Brazil makes 45 degrees celsius

[@vitorossi7839]

45 degrees celsius is pretty common in Russia, especially nowadays. Even in Siberia. So i don't know what's the big problem here. Use A/C (if your Niva is 2019 or newer) or open your windows during the ride. I

[@nzwotb2525]

Russia once bought a lot of meat from New zealand about 40 years ago but they had no money to pay for it so they shipped thousands of Ladas to New Zealand to pay for it

[@mihan2d]

I reckon it was during the Russian economic default in the 90s? I remember similar story when they shipped a batch of diesel locomotives (of all things!) to an American grain company to pay for their grain. It's extremely rare when instead of money you pay with a high tech product in return for a low tech product and not the other way around. Now Russia has once again gained positions as a major food exporter.

[@djape1977]

It's not because they had no money, but because that's the way to improve your own economy while still importing goods.

[@getberget]

Dont forget they bought Pepsi and paid with thanks and warships. For a brief moment in time. Pepsi was the one of the largest warfleets on Earth.

[@robbysipahutar944]

As soon as my bank clears my loan I'm going to get mine. So excited!

[@r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625]

Do You have one now?

[@robbysipahutar944]

@@r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625 yes I do now, has its first 1000km

[@robbysipahutar944]

@@toqtoq3361 well tbh, if I see what they are worth in Russia I paid doulbe to triple the price... first of all, imported from Germany and also because it runs on LPG(most expensive option) and it has been converted to a 2 seater. Financially interesting when you live in Belgium. Then some bits and pieces like a radio, some nice rims and m/s tires and a wall between the trunk and cabin... overall I'm super happy with it!

[@r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625]

Robby Sipahutar Nice Im happy for You !!! 😃

[@vitorossi7839]

@@robbysipahutar944 How's your experience 1 year later? Worth it?

[@ArsLanHGunner]

It is simple - yes. But prepare to spend (or should I say waste?) time under that thing regularly. Speaking from experience of my friend who sells darn things for living. And don't forget really weak stock engine. It is only good for swinging by your local 24/7 to buy another bottle of vodka when you run dry (if you live in some rural area where normal roads are non existent and there is like one store for the whole community). Other purpose of this vehicle is to go fishing/hunting with your slav friends and get wasted on the spot via already mentioned vodka.

[@an0nycat]

In Russia, approximately the same new Niva for off-road use can be purchased for $9,000.

[@commandertaco1762]

Lada: you cant improve perfection

[@Aprill264]

yeah, more driving footage, I love these so much, tbf, you only having a skoda citigo was kinda disappointing, but everyone has to start somewhere

[@josephweber4467]

He had a bmw 1series

[@Aprill264]

Jaden Korr I idn’t know that as I am a pretty new viewer here, but it seems like a bit of a downgrade

[@josephweber4467]

@@Aprill264 it sure is, but I'm sure he has his reasons Well I'm not a new subscriber bc I've been watching his videos for like the past 3 years😂

[@guilhermeroyama8842]

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" never made so much sense... Well, except it's a Lada Niva, so ya know... It will never break...

[@pettttson]

First car I got to drive was an 02 Lada niva. Man its a blast, despite having no low end torque and about as much power as my 56 y/o Volvo p210. I still find it fun to drive on gravel roads at high speed. Also you really don't want to drive the niva at +60mph, I found 55 to be a comfortable cruising speed.

[@STohme]

I fully agree with your analysis concerning the LADA NIVA. Unfortunately because of the constraints on CO2 emission limitation, this car is now unavailable in France (where I am) and in several other neighbor European countries (Belgium, Italy, Spain,...). Very nice and interesting video with relevant analysis. Many thanks.

[@brentsummers7377]

The old ones had the rear window washer bottle up front near the engine - with a plastic tube going all the way to the back window. Maybe this was to stop the water freezing, but the plastic tube was prone to getting squashed at multiple points!

[@user-od2ec1ko5z]

Niva never had drums allaround, it has front disk brakes from the very begining!

[@ParisChristianne]

"The Mercedes G Class, Jeep Wragler, or the Suzuki Jimny" Toyota 4Runner TRD: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@Nika-ib8eg]

you can get nice 4runner on 10k

[@RHEnjoyTheS1lence]

Land Rover Defender? UAZ Patriot? Land Crusier Prado 150?

[@Drskopf]

The land cruiser 80 series still in production !! That's a rugged vehicle ( expensive too)

[@goshu690]

Finally someone knowing the Slav cars I’m a slav

[@zohlandt]

I recently bought one. Couldn't be happier.

[@LuckySingh-tf5tm]

The Land Rover Defender is not discontinued, the new Defender 2019 is revealed and I think it is launched too. Do research thoroughly.

[@mohammadakram6403]

it's a nice car and a bad car but I loved it because it never changed in 30 years! so... I wanna get one ok it's cool greetings 4 you from syria 👋🇸🇾

[@baraaehab9974]

I aM fRoM EgYPt

[@smaanan]

Why is it a bad car?

[@vaninec]

Got one! Most reliable car i ever have, well maybe after mazda Just kidding niva better

[@Ibelieve4567]

0:50 drive Skoda, look the emblem on steering wheel...

[@petergbrics7260]

We had one zsiguli,lada 1200 and we roll it on a dirt track at about 60 km/h.It survived three full 360 and at the third one,one of the A column caved in.It’s made pretty strong..We drove it into a creek,into a swamp,through a corn fields,with corn standing. People think we had no fun in the eastern block.Drive a Lada through a corn field as fast as you can with no front and side windows..🤪🤪

[@bodyazhan192]

I owned one's for 5 years and bought it new 2013 one. If you're off road guy, and like to take it off road not gently, you will have something broken. Yes, agree parts are cheap In Russia and post USSR countries. I. in the west, uk for example to change the engine oil it's about 80 pounds? This procedure that takes about 10 minutes. But you will always struggle with suspension parts all the time. I took it twice a week to offroad and every two weeks I had it serviced due to suspension issues (every time something new) I am trying to say that for you to buy and service it cheaply make sure you have access to the parts, you are an mechanic or have experience doing suspension and minor engine issues (like cooling, and air systems)

[@AlexsTheCat]

Well i do own 1993 Lada Niva 1.7 4x4 (VAZ-2121) and its PERFECT !!!!

[@thedamntrain8700]

But no one (except ex-USSR) knows that Chrevrolet Niva exists.

[@mikesolutions3246]

We know, but it is for Russian market only. Mechanical underpinnings from a Niva and ugly bodywork on top with a Chevrolet badge.

[@igorjakobsen1694]

and even then, we try to forget that ugly abomination

[@MrGredunza]

@@mikesolutions3246 I have one.

[@leroylowe5921]

@@mikesolutions3246 sounds like a Chevette

[@MrGredunza]

@@leroylowe5921 it's called Chniva here )

[@zalik8334]

Love the vids, keep it up :)

[@raymondsmith7020]

Ive just bought a new Royal Enfield Classic 500, and will have no problem buying a Lada Niva,great vid Thanks.

[@RadPuff]

I own a Lada Niva.. And its Great for Mud.... Also the suspension is awesome

[@theshadowman1398]

As a Russian it makes me proud

[@ahmadzein1109]

The Shadow Man гордись дальше тогда

[@olegoleg1838]

Самое главное - ее дизайн просто супер

[@jerrychan7191]

I did not know this car was sold in a lot of countries wow

[@cryohellinc]

Не гордится а плакать нужно. Страна а космос летает, а современные машины так и не научились делать. Позор

[@cryohellinc]

@Hans Müller полностью согласен Россия имеет неограниченный потенциал, но и в тоже время, имеет уникальную способность как его не использовать даже частично. Стыд и позор

[@vhsfpm]

when you talk about real 4x4, you forgot to mention the Land Cruiser 70 series. The most rugged and reliable 4wd in the market.

[@ruxxie]

yeah there allmost left there .. just 2 .. maybe toyota, suzuki but thats all

[@olanordtug1707]

Niva have always had disc brakes in front. Three piston calipers.

[@Countrysideboy247]

Not only is it the best 4x4 ,but also one of the best handling cars! It is a lada! Wanna have offroad fun,drive a land or jeep,wanna escape from mafias ,drive a lada 4x4!

[@amigo439]

This is off road car not for city driving! I like it so much! No computer, no stupid sensors! You can fix it by yourself!

[@kristofdobos9840]

The niva is a great car but I love my granddad's lada 1200 special.

[@lauritoerni2080]

2101 i assume? If so, good choice I have a white 1987 one as my first car, absolutely in love with it

[@EngiNetion]

my niva turbo.az/autos/3521568-lada-vaz-niva

[@milutinke]

I have a feel that they are going to produce Lada Niva in next century too xD

[@rogerpratchet]

And also can be added into STC to be producted in 40k. Why else technopriests searchin for STC than?

[@saabrailfan310]

Better, reliable, luxury, stylish than any BMW SUV's

[@OstapBender]

Well you know. It's all from old soviet-style things. Simple reliable stuff that makes the job done. Without all tis capitalist fancy - sexy useless garbage.

[@edgarjvj]

You mention one of the things why I like the Lada Niva: its simplicity. I like that.

[@negoras]

My father owns 1 lada niva.He bought it back in 2002,and the car still runs great.New parts are cheaper than used parts from other manufactures xD