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Lada Niva Legend Bronto 1.7i (83 Hp) 4x4
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Lada Niva:
The Lada Niva Legend, formerly called the Lada Niva, VAZ-2121, VAZ-2131, and Lada 4×4 , is a series of four-wheel drive, small , and compact off-road cars designed and produced by AvtoVAZ since 1977. Initially aimed at the rural market, later models also targeted urban users. The three- and later five-door 4×4 hatchbacks were sold under the Lada marque in many markets, and have been in continuous production since 1977.
In the 1990s, three- and five-door wagons on a 50 cm longer wheelbase and an extra-long wheelbase pick-up were added to the range. After the original Land Rover and its successor, the Land Rover Defender, were discontinued in 2016, the Niva became the longest-production-run off-road light vehicle still manufactured in its original form. By the end of 2020, an estimated 650,000 Lada Nivas had been sold globally....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Legend Bronto Overview:
Lada Niva (Legend Bronto). With 129 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1285 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18 s). The top speed reaches 137 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.7i (83 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.7i engine offers extremely modest performance, with a leisurely 0-100 km/h acceleration of 18 seconds. Its 83 Hp is barely adequate for highway speeds, though it provides sufficient low-end torque for off-road maneuvers.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is very high at 12 l/100 km, making this engine inefficient for daily driving. This reflects an older engine design not optimized for modern fuel efficiency standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Rugged and durable construction
- • High ground clearance
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Affordable purchase price
Cons:
- • Very poor on-road performance
- • High fuel consumption
- • Outdated safety features
- • Lack of modern comfort and technology
- • Noisy and unrefined driving experience
- • Limited passenger space
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2020 - 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Niva |
| Generation: | Legend Bronto |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7i (83 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 83 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 49.1 Hp/l [376mm less] |
| Torque: | 129 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 21214 More details about the engine 21214 |
| Engine displacement: | 1690 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Coolant: | 10.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6200 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 137 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 100.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1285 |
| Max. weight: | 1610 |
| Max load: | 325 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 585 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 265 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3680 mm mm [376mm less] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [110mm less] |
| Height: | 1713 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2200 mm mm [250mm less] |
| Front track: | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1468 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 240 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/75 R15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension |
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