Review: 2019 LADA 4x4 Urban | A Bargain At $14,000?

[@robinbaxter100]

Lada Niva. Made for Siberia not Suburbia. The only car that has made it to Everest base camp. Fantastic off road. I hope they never stop making it.

[@РэйЧехов]

I hope they at least put in some different engine. Not one that produced for 40years

[@orangek5]

@@РэйЧехов they actualy have different turbo/charger kits for this engine... going from 105 too over 200hp , that engine maybe oldskool but its basics are good

[@MihaiD259]

It's my dream car. I know that it is old and it is not fast and other cars are better, but this is my dream car.

[@AmrothPalantir]

You can get a "new one" right off the factory today. It's also my dream car, this and Miata. I still considering going to Russia and pick one up "new" just for lols and keep for it the rest of my life. You can get it with this green scratch proof paint, would be awesome to have a bump and scratch proof vehicle. and you can always mod and improve it yourself, if you need something... There is a company in Germany that is known to upgrade the engine and some other stuff, I think Putin also sent his Niva to them for an upgrade. If you want more power, and not do the job yourself.

[@aguage99]

Me too! After a long period to take the decision, I finally bought this 2019 model 2 weeks ago. Now I am waiting for the delivery. I am looking forward to driving my Lada Urban!

[@exionem]

These were very popular here in Costa Rica and Panama growing as a kid. Pretty much bomb-proof.

[@soyonanagafuchi1302]

The older and wiser I get, I appreciate this kind of old school car. I'm tired of ultra modern cars that AI decides what I should or must do. It's so advanced these days that the car even tells me for kcuf off.

[@swiftbear]

I hear you, I'm so sick of the over engineered, over designed, packed full of electronics, computers and gadgets vehicles we have now a days. That you can't work on and cost $1000s to repair. I really need to look into buying these Russian vehicles if you can in the US...

[@familyman831]

@@swiftbear took the words out of my mouth I wont buy a any newer than 2006 (depending on the vehicle)

[@CumBrianFries]

"older and wiser" my ass, you sound like every luddite who has ever lived. It's because of people like you that we still haven't gone out to explore the stars yet.

[@rdwind7734]

@@CumBrianFries I disagree. Engineering additional complexity is usually a bad thing, and is usually driven from a designer and customer service standpoint. If you want to get to the stars you need a few key things, the first and foremost being reliability. Changing out the volume knob for a graphical interface removed reliability in cars, as well as the ability to fix it if something went wrong. You need to be able to fix something in space if something goes wrong, you can't machine it in a shop and ship it back up, and astronauts can't be experts in every faculty. Complexity and reliability are almost always a trade off, you can't just say complexity is always superior. Complexity is necessary in some cases, but it has to be worth the drawbacks. There's a reason the KISS principle is so prevalent in software development.

[@coolboy5428]

Research Agenda 21, Agenda 21 is why modern cars suck.

[@paprikabushcraft7597]

The Lada 4x4 is not an SUV. Can not stress this enough. It is a purebred offroader, in no way is it any SUV.

[@pettttson]

sport utility vehicle. lol it ain't much faster or sportier than an old volvo

[@laiks5485]

it is a workhorse

[@Runescapeguides110]

Why cant they have these in the US. I would definitely buy one. The simpler, the better!

[@insanemtl5890]

Well, if you don't mind the CIA casually moving in across the street...

[@Swagsoviet06]

Huh

[@paprikabushcraft7597]

You can import them

[@paprikabushcraft7597]

@Mike E first year of production was 1976. There are pieces out there still running and dirt cheap

[@kevinksmith]

@Mike Elmezian every car I see on the road is an import...

[@rollmeister]

It's not about retro, it is about saving money in production. Russian's care about low price, reliability & easy DIY repairs.

[@milkyasgashaw5850]

My first car was Lada Niva 1996 model. It was a tractor with radio. It was a very a reliable car for off roading here in Ethiopia. I wonder why the Russian are poor in marketing. This car could have been the best selling car in the entire Africa.

[@LaserSharkPhotoablations]

u know you done right when a body design gets through several decades and never really looked out of date and then 50 odd years later actualy looks right on point

[@kevorkohanian420]

I believe this car is there for the ones who appreciate retro over everything else. You did a great job highlighting the essentials Ghadi. ❤️🤘

[@sonomute]

It's interesting to see an english language review or a soviet car made shut in Lebanon)) I have to commend this young man, he's very thorough and professional!

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. ❤

[@Heretican]

I'd love to have a Lada 4x4, they just look so nice and simple

[@MasterCarsReview]

Yes! They're very easy/cheap to run and maintain and are very capable off-road.

[@ElClaudio]

You are a great reviewer dude, keep up the good work!

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you! ❤

[@1silvervespa]

Noise yeah I like to be in tune with my cars. It's a good thing.

[@pistolpeds]

If you think that Lada could ever modify this design to satisfy the needs of snowflakes then you just don't get it. These Niva's are designed with no frills in mind. They are a cheaply built and bought work horse that takes you over rough terrain and they do it well, rattling and bumping all the way. Fashion consious trendy's and snowflakes will never understand the whole idea of it's existance.

[@jonathanhafey6755]

I like how pistolpens has to mention snowflakes not once but twice, like he has one goal in life and well, that was it. He is done, that's an accomplished pistolpenis. See how I put that in there twice? 🙄 Lada ownees can do whatever they want to their Lada's, whether it's an LS conversion or 47 stinky tree air fresheners, or leave it as factory fast as a Suzuki Samurai.. Really, no one cares what you think. 😅

[@pistolpeds]

@@jonathanhafey6755 wow Johnny, you really did slip one in there. You are a clever Johnny (oops, twice again, obviously have more than one goal in life.) How are the Latte's and trivia nights going ?

[@hittianthony1541]

Because of this review the LADA 4X4 is an option for me .

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you for watching! ❤

[@hittianthony1541]

@@MasterCarsReview thank you for such amazing content!!!!

[@lucaantonelli1511]

Fantastic car, the content is there, but the fair price is 9900.

[@mrraybanman]

At last a great review of the Niva in English in a nice environment, love the sound of the cicadas in the background reminds me of Greece;)

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thanks for watching man! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@sardorbek6399]

Great overwiev, thanks fo making this video!

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thanks for watching!

[@winanif09]

Perfect design, long lasting look

[@danim5373]

I had a feeling that accent was familiar. Turns out such a professional review was done by a fellow countryman. Much love and support and great content! ❤️

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you Daniel! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@petzouqi76]

I really like Lada, mostly the 2107 Kopeika. What I wanted to have as an off-road car was an AMG M12 LRV from Halo, made from scratch, on a 1980s Ford F-250 or F-350 Platform so I get that Independent Front Suspension and change the chassis to match the LRV Warthog, make it from scratch, forge custom tusks, have all the things in there to look as military as possible. Probably gonna use a Multi-Fuel engine from an APC as even though the Warthog sounds like its supercharged, it’s actually Hydrogen. So I will do that and a transmission would probably be the same or different depending on the size.

[@malex3293]

LADA 2107 is not "Kopeika", it is "Semyorka". And "Kopeika" is a LADA 2101 car.

[@Pa3MeC]

Interior is updated since 2020, now it's even cooler

[@dax6376]

The old Niva was fantastic off road, I wonder if the newer one is too?

[@paulhill5014]

I test drove one back in the mid 90's and fell in love with imperfectness. Does it come in a right hand drive in any market around the world? If it did I'd import one into Australia for myself as a toy. It'd be still cheaper than buying a car in Aus

[@briananthony4044]

NZ used to get right hand models

[@jimmy1395]

Since they've pulled out of the UK, Australia and NZ in the late 90s, Lada hasn't made any RHD cars since then.

[@1silvervespa]

I actually like the subtle noises . I got in tune with my old Lada ... I got to know the noises like the motor was talking to you . It had good moods and bad ones too .... You got to know what needed attention. Easy to work on . I buy a new Old Style Niva .

[@p24hrsmith]

The length of time this car has been in production is a testimony to its ability off-road. Nobody buys one to cruise down the highway it's a 90% off-roader and most 4x4 are just to up market for practical use on a farm where as much mud is on the inside of the car as on the outside

[@nickgee7291]

Great review! I was curious about this car! This was well made and informative

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lewisveasey1674]

Nothing really has changed is the reason I would like to own one. In the US cars change to much to keep up with. I learn everything about a car then get a new model and every part has changed and it's all over again. I can get the parts here not the car sadly. So glad to live in the land of the free where vehicles are heavily regulated...

[@stevemarroquin9766]

Imagine if the G wagon had kept to it’s original utilitarianism today with it’s iconic look, you’d get the Geniva

[@Mumrik93]

Great review! Great to find someone other then a Russian who reviews them (since they always glorify them) I kinda like the the whole idea behind modern Niva's, simple, old school, less luxury, more practicality. I've been thinking of actually buying one (I live in Sweden) and they are pretty cheep here as well, the only thing that really worries me thou is the lack of spare parts, Lada has never been really popular here, only Volvo and SAAB (the latter which i currently own) also a good car but too modern for me, i want a beast that can run trough harsh terrain and sadly all modern cars today are either built for city-driving or like the Jeep and Landrover, are both expensive as hell to buy and also chugs down fule like there's no tomorrow. With what you've said in mind, i think this Lada seems more like a good alternative for me, so thank you for your review!

[@MasterCarsReview]

Hey Adam! Thanks for the feedback. I'm really glad you enjoyed the review. I totally get your point and you're right. Sometimes, all you need is a cheap, capable SUV that you just jump in and go, worry free. I agree that spare parts can sometimes be hard to find if the car isn't popular in your country, but there should be some dealer that imports. Plus, the Lada doesn't have much complicated parts and technology so I wouldn't be suprised if someone improvises on the 4x4, if you know what I mean. Thanks again for watching and let me know if you go for the 4x4! Have a nice day.

[@11guyinthechair]

We have no problems with spare parts here in Latvia. Most parts like balljoints, brakepads and such can be bought in any car store. But we have like 3 stores that sell only lada parts here in Riga alone. i own a niva myself and im real happy that when you need something you can just go to the store and buy it. I needed throttle position sensor a while back, when to store, paid less than 5 euros for it. Plus you can get all the body panels you need. if you buy a new one thats not a problem, but since i own a 2001 model, its really good thing to have.

[@Mumrik93]

@@11guyinthechair well thats in Latvia, I live in Sweden and we only have two stores that sells Lada in the entire country. Lada has never been very populare here since we got Volvo and SAAB here and i love those cars as well, the older ones at least, i dont like the modern volvos.

[@11guyinthechair]

@@Mumrik93 Thats too bad. I thought that ladas were more popular there. I would like to buy volvo v70 from early 2000s as a daily driver. But ive seen lots of rusted ones. there are some that are pretty good that are brought from Sweden or Germany. I really like old Saabs, 9000 has got to be my favorite. I really hate that GM made saab in to an opel basically.

[@Mumrik93]

@@11guyinthechair open with a few changes, but yeah, pretty much Opel. Ladas did apear in Sweden in the late 70s and early 80s, but they never cought on, we pretty much stuck to our Volvos and SAABs.. Which at that time i'm not surprised.. But nowadays i think a lot of people would enjoy the modern Niva (bronto), cheaper, easier to repair yourself, less needless technology (would like to see airbags and neckrests in the backseats added though) that just add to the price and make it impossible for regulare people to repair the car.

[@joeissa4316]

each video just keeps on getting better! Well done!👍🏼👌

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you for your continuous support! I really appreciate it. ❤

[@tetrakoop]

great channel! keep up the good work

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you for watching!

[@matthewcaughey8898]

I’ll tell you this I used to deliver radioactive pharmaceuticals up in the northern United States. There were nights the weather was ungodly bad. Like 7 inches of wet snow bad. Knowing how capable these little things are, I would have been willing to do anything for that kind of capability.

[@pettttson]

A 2002 lada niva was the first car i ever drove as a 14 year old! You're right on the fact that it drives like garbage, but it suited me as i drove down remote swedish gravel roads. The wining you mentioned is from the transmission, which has straight cut gears in every gear exept 5th. Got used to it quickly though, Cheers!

[@MasterCarsReview]

bro your comment is a vibe haha. thanks for commenting!

[@carpocolypsenow]

Having had a 91 model they are alot of fun. Mine was right hand drive and the ergonomics where comparible with a old defender. Couldnt drive in boots as the pedals are so close together youd press 2 peddals at once

[@saifel-eslamal-labban2163]

There is a ton of them in egypt I will get one soon These cars are indestructible

[@ВладКупцов-я6г]

As owner Lada Niva from Russia, I can say that this is a great car that you can buy for $ 2,000 for every day

[@ΔαυίδΠριδεαυξ]

Nice review appreciate it.

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thanks! 🥂

[@Uldrod]

Nice video man

[@Kaynert]

Awesome to see reviews about Niva from other parts of the world. Nice review👍

[@MasterCarsReview]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmrothPalantir]

Good Niva review done in English, thanks!

[@MasterCarsReview]

🥂

[@borrisjaliopikey6025]

love these... great presentation man

[@randyneil6161]

Nice car would love to own one

[@MaxHohenstaufen]

I WANT it so bad!!

[@denissiberian]

Nice video montage!

[@coolboy5428]

I like that there is no radio.

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

I wish I can import one to Texas, plus the old Lada Niva

[@1silvervespa]

Vancouver Canada or Alberta you can.find them .

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

@@1silvervespa :0

[@ghadakassab]

Amazing work! 👌👌

[@MrWannabeartist]

the 4-door for more legroom and luggage space.

[@guido2810]

The most recommended "SUV" (by Workers and Hunters) in Germany

[@steamy1225]

Love it. To bad I can't get one in USA . At least not that new of a model. Must be 25 years old or older. That puts this one out of question.

[@coolboy5428]

Weaker engine is better as it means it is more relaxed and does not spin mud etc so it is smoother off road and has a more gradual power release.

[@psuemor1651]

the video is nicely done, there is a lot you can improve in a technical aspect but you are doing well, try not to repeat phrases so much and i think at one moment the camera's lens was a bit dirty, also you have to admit that this car is really not a good option, I think the Dacia Duster is a lot better, modern, has maybe the same good things the Niva has and has a similar price, maybe in your country is a little more but must be a much better price/value ratio, I believe the Lada Niva is mostly for people that are way too nostalgic or for the ones maybe living in Rusia in very remote places where you can't find spare parts from any other car manufacturer except Lada, it would be good that for cars like this you researched where is sold the most and what practical use does it really have, even thou it looks very practical considering the price it may not be, also go a bit deeper, compare it in power, fuel consumption and price with other new cars, the warranty is also important to mention because if it's not good then is definetely better to get an used 4x4 (even just an older Niva since is gonna be just a tiny fraction of the price and mostly the same car) that is gonna be better and cheaper even if it's "older"

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching!

[@greglockhart8315]

Better than the the new so called 4 by 4s

[@jimmyrahi427]

Great work as usual. ✌✌

[@hemishjoseph7401]

Perfection 👌 simple suv that just works if you want to add other crap that's on you but it's perfect why can't I get this in the Caribbean

[@AMAINE207]

I like it. It reminds me of a cherokee. Don't hate on it so much lol

[@Gixxxable]

Why do you use a word "nice"? It's a Lada Niva, it wasn't made to be nice.

[@RGerard_Costa]

That would've been a great 1st car for me... damn they don't sell them in Asia ...

[@pablodariobenitezdesvars7746]

A ver cool review i think. 👏👏👏

[@rossstevenson4103]

I like it, low tech excellent.

[@danielletheprotogen]

Too bad we can't get these in the UK, they left the UK in 2007 due to emissions.

[@debopriyoroy]

How can you put a tyre under bonnet?

[@MasterCarsReview]

A lot of old cars had the spare wheel inside the engine bay. Since the engine is relatively small and there is "some storage space" next to it, might as well benefit from it and place the spare wheel in it.

[@shawnwright5332]

Number 1 problem this car was engineered for dirt road so the 4x4 is always locked in because of this asphalt tears it apart there is a update you can add for 200.00 to unlock the 4x4 which will greatly increase reliability!!!!

[@malekelsayed144]

Is this in Bchamoun?

[@MasterCarsReview]

In Keserwan!

[@malekelsayed144]

@@MasterCarsReview lol Lebanon all looks the same.. nice review man

[@pierrepinson2906]

💖💕GEORGOUS LADA NIVA

[@Trevorfoggia]

If I could buy a new Niva in the U.K. I buy one tomorrow.

[@paprikabushcraft7597]

you actually can

[@mihaimihai9254]

The 2020 model's interior is a little bit more stylish...

[@macak3140]

In my country new one is about 8000€

[@sebestyenszaby]

No airbags?

[@jimmy1395]

Nivas which are produced after 2019 come with a passenger airbag.

[@test143000]

What V6 are you talking about? This car exists because of the low price. The engine is practically the same it had 40 years ago with a carburettor replaced by an injector. This engine was developed from FIAT engine of the 1960s. The only reasonable replacement is a cheap 1.2 - 1.5-liter turbodiesel.

[@MasterCarsReview]

Yes exactly! The engine is almost the same since day 1, and it's alright. But I think it could be replaced by a torquier engine which would make it a better choice and overall a better performer. Obviously putting a V6 would make the car pricier, but it would be nice to see maybe two variants with different engine options in 2020.

[@shawnwright5332]

@@MasterCarsReview in Russia there's diesel option

[@gorkur]

Electric mirrors? Heated seats?!? What is this, a Lexus???

[@dan12345595]

they havent kept it "old school" they've kept it the same for the past 35+ years and for 14k this is a robbery, not a bargain.

[@johncoulter8966]

daniel godin they kept it the same because of a market for it, i’m from Bulgaria and some people want the old cars the soviet era. this is rugged as hell. i’d pay 14k

[@robertmason9737]

I wish they sold it in North America.

[@stalinberphonsa8268]

Is the car available in Lebanon or any African countries from where I can export to india

[@MasterCarsReview]

lol Lebanon is not an African country. But yeah I believe you can buy it from here and export it. Not sure if other countries here in the Middle East sell the Lada 4x4.

[@stalinberphonsa8268]

Can you help me in purchasing the car with all the lada showroom details and the finance I'll transfer to you m a very fan of your channel and I never miss it and I want to buy the bronto version of lada

[@MasterCarsReview]

Thanks man! Honestly, I don't think we get the 4x4 Bronto in Lebanon, but if you'd like me to ask I will. Is it easier for you to purchase it directly from Russia?

[@cukabakso3818]

Where is this located, that realy cheap for 4X4 car.

[@MasterCarsReview]

Lebanon!

[@guyonangolekduit6501]

@@MasterCarsReview Lucky you to have that car in your country, I'm from Indonesia and we don't have Lada here, most of car here is japanese car which is bored.

[@MrProtozaur]

this car in EU is ~12k eur tax included. Used to get around in NIVA back in 90s. Almost identical (had no power windows, nor AC). This car is in a league of its own. In no other offroader I got that "f*uck we're going to tip over" feeling. FFS it gets to 45 degrees incline angle! (had to use a clinometer to know how far I can go, cause all your senses are already f*ucked when you see the dirt by you and not beneath). With proper offroad tyres you can go anywhere. This is made for real rough terrain and not for the asphalt. With this car you can go hunt bears to their caves. This kid is testing it like any other SUV and that's just wrong. LE: I stand corrected, just found out a 4-door 2021 version got imported in EU for 19.000 euros.

[@MasterCarsReview]

lol I'm 21, also I couldn't truly thrash it because it's a press vehicle! I also wanted to focus on its daily driveability; it's known for being excellent off-road but what about on-road? Thank you for commenting!

[@MrProtozaur]

@@MasterCarsReview 21 and testing cars... oh how I hate you rn :( Seriously, it's a good thing you tested NIva. Allow me a piece of advice: don't wait for importers/dealers to make a marketing move, go beyond and make things happen! This way you wont be caught in the marketing game.

[@MasterCarsReview]

noted man! you're right. thank you for the advice, I'll work on it🤙

[@AzeezOverseas]

نبغى ريفيو موديل 2020

[@MasterCarsReview]

هيدا الموديل نفسه ل2020!

[@steliosieronymakis2480]

What about safety?

[@MasterCarsReview]

pretty much just ABS lol

[@jimmy1395]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKWniIGZmb6UptU Pretty much you won't be alive if you end up crashing in 60 km/h.

[@milanmocik3591]

Its an off road, not an suv. The only thing cmparable to this might be Jimny, but i cannot fit my feet inside that.

[@MasterCarsReview]

hahaha yeah the Jimny is smaller! I reviewed one actually a couple of months after this Lada 4x4, and to be honest I'd take the Jimny over it. It's much more practical for daily driving!

[@Cam-pt9ex]

Sad, its getti g more modernized now

[@f.l9716]

Aqui en costa rica no hay representantes del lada

[@MasterCarsReview]

Greetings from Lebanon!

[@MaxGym96]

Better than G!!!

[@MrWannabeartist]

9,700 dollars in Russia. 2021.

[@bappi72]

Russian engine never blows.

[@ФилипАнтић-п2ъ]

the cupholders are for vodka shots obviously

[@sammdope5396]

Lada in sundanese languange means spicy

[@Chateauduwab]

please test the suzuki jimny !!!!

[@MasterCarsReview]

Noted...

[@krisnoun6636]

surprised to see a lebanese acount that review cars 🙏🙏🙏

[@MasterCarsReview]

eyy thanks for watching man!!🙌🏼

[@Tralalalala034]

0 to 100km/h Yes

[@TheLordofcod]

I will give 100€ to anyone who manages to get one Lada Niva with mud tires STUCK 🤣 The ultimate off-road vehicle on a budget

[@b83gty]

Cooooooooool

[@kagawadjeribie35]

ألف دولار تقريبا عشرين مليون في الجزائر 🇩🇿 صحيح !!

[@ALANLEEY]

It’s $14k car my nigga?! Shit!

[@normanrhone2791]

It nuh need no bigger engine, if you need more go get a Landcruiser.

[@ПавелДарьин-з3и]

As a person that lives in Russia since I was born, I should say that I’m really surprised to see such a positive review. Here, in Russia, you gotta be an idiot to buy any of lada’s. Except for the Soviet made ones because they’ve been a little better, but they all crumble fast. The main problem is a terribly unstable production quality. Even a 1990’s VW Passat/golf/anything else is much better than a brand new Lada. For example, my Passat B3 average cost is about $1000. It’s much more reliable and comfortable than ANY lada that cost $14000. Any old Skoda, VW, Audi, Ford, etc for $1000 will be better than a $14000 lada. Sometimes they can produce some better items. But it happens too rarely. Once or twice a year, maybe

[@GaborDuzmath]

I would like to own one, but even from this newer version all the reviews are horrible which I read, unreliable and getting rusty way too early

[@ahah1785]

To much plastic sadly compared to old models....

[@victormendoza2630]

It's a Lada not a range rover man!