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Lada 2123 1.7 i (79 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2123:
The Lada Niva Travel is a mini sport utility vehicle produced since 1998 by the AvtoVAZ Group. Originally called the VAZ-2123 , the SUV was marketed as the Chevrolet Niva from 2003 to 2020, when AvtoVAZ was in a joint venture with General Motors, called GM-AvtoVAZ.
However, after General Motors sold its 50-percent stake in the firm in 2020, the car was for a short time rebranded as the Lada Niva, giving the car then the same name that the original, 1977-launched Lada Niva/ Lada 4x4/ VAZ-2121 still has, in certain European markets — while the VAZ-2123 is also a development of its predecessor, VAZ-2121's mechanical underpinnings....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2123 Overview:
Lada 2123 (2123). With 127 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1300 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2123 generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Given its design era and market focus, it's expected to offer very basic passive safety features compared to contemporary Western European vehicles.
1.7 i (79 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is notably modest, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 17 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h. This engine is designed for utility and off-road torque rather than speed.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is poor for its power output, consuming 9.6 l/100 km combined. This reflects an older engine design not optimized for efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability due to permanent 4x4 and robust chassis
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanicals
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs (parts)
- • Practical and versatile for utility purposes
Cons:
- • Very poor on-road performance and acceleration
- • High fuel consumption for its power output
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Dated design and limited safety technology
- • Refinement levels are low, with significant noise and vibration
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2123 |
| Generation: | 2123 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 i (79 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 79 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 127 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1690 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 17 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 17 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.5 kg/Hp, 60.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.2 kg/Nm, 97.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 16.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 |
| Max. weight: | 1750 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3900 mm mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm |
| Height: | 1640 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
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