НОВАЯ НИВА 120 СИЛ С ЗАВОДА. LADA NIVA SPORT.

Summary

The video script provides an in-depth look at the new prototype Lada Niva, which features a 1.6-liter 120-horsepower engine from the Granta Sport, replacing the classic 1.7-liter engine. The host goes through the various changes, including upgraded brakes, suspension, and a new rear axle. While retaining some familiar aspects, the new Niva aims to offer a more powerful and dynamic driving experience, tailored for city use and light off-road adventures. The host also teases an upcoming review of the production Bronto model, adding to the anticipation surrounding Lada's revamped lineup.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The new Lada Niva Sport will feature a 1.6L 120hp engine from the Granta Sport, replacing the previous 1.7L 80hp engine. This provides a significant boost in power and torque.
• 🔧 Despite the new engine, the transmission, transfer case, and gear ratios largely remain unchanged from previous Niva models to maintain off-road capability.
• ⚙️ The rear differential has been upgraded to a 4-satellite design to handle the increased torque output, while the front differential remains the same.
• 🔩 The rear axle has been completely redesigned with disc brakes, requiring changes to the half-shafts and axle housings. This means the rear disc brakes cannot be retrofitted to older Niva models.
• 🏞️ The new Niva Sport is designed more for rallying, high-speed off-roading, and gravel roads rather than extreme rock crawling, due to the higher-revving engine character and longer suspension travel.
• 🌲 While off-road capability is improved over the previous model, the lack of a low-range transfer case and the highway-oriented tires limit serious off-road performance in this prototype.
• 💺 The interior features minor updates like red accents and some leather trim, but the overall layout and design remains similar to the current Niva interior.
• 💰 Pricing for the Niva Sport is expected to be higher than the current base model, but specific figures are not yet available. An estimate will be provided after the official unveiling.
• ⌚ This prototype represents an intermediate step, with a potential transition to the 1.8L 170Nm engine from the Vesta in the future once production volumes increase.
• 🆕 Overall, the Niva Sport represents a much-needed update to the aging Niva platform, bringing improved on-road performance while retaining its off-road heritage and appeal.

Q & A

What thickness gauge does the company use?

They use a thickness gauge from the company KSIS, which has a lifetime warranty and various useful features like automatically detecting colored metals or black metals, recognizing galvanization, and even detecting metalized putty.

What are the advantages of the KSIS thickness gauge?

The main advantages mentioned are that it's made in Russia, has a lifetime warranty, and can automatically detect various materials like colored metals, black metals, galvanization, and even metalized putty which is sometimes used to deceive during resale.

What motor will the new Lada Niva Sport have?

It will have a 1.6-liter engine from the Granta Sport, which produces 118-120 hp and 154 Nm of torque. Initially, it was expected to have a 1.8-liter engine, but due to production constraints, the 1.6-liter engine is being used first.

How will the new Niva Sport's transmission and drivetrain differ from the previous model?

The transmission and transfer case will remain largely the same, but the differentials will now have four satellites to handle the increased torque. The rear axle will be completely different, with disc brakes and a different housing to accommodate them.

What changes will be made to the suspension and brakes?

The new Niva Sport will have a four-link rear suspension instead of the previous torsion bar setup, and larger suspension travel. It will also come with disc brakes on the rear axle, in addition to the front disc brakes.

What is the expected target market for the new Niva Sport?

The new Niva Sport seems to be targeted more towards light off-roading, rallies, and gravel roads, rather than extreme off-road situations. Its combination of a higher-revving engine, increased suspension travel, and larger wheels suggests it will be better suited for dynamic driving on unpaved surfaces.

Will any additional off-road gear be available for the new Niva Sport?

While not mentioned explicitly, it is implied that additional off-road gear like locking differentials and lower gear ratios will likely be available as optional extras, similar to the previous Niva models.

What is the expected price range for the new Niva Sport?

The exact price is not mentioned, but it is stated that more information on pricing will be available in May when they showcase other models from AvtoVAZ. However, it is expected to be priced competitively in the crossover segment.

What changes are expected in the interior of the new Niva Sport?

While the interior of the prototype shown is quite basic, it is mentioned that the production version may have some sporty accents like red stitching, leather elements, and a redesigned instrument cluster, but overall it is not expected to be radically different from the current Niva.

When is the new Niva Sport expected to be available for purchase?

No specific launch date is provided, but it is mentioned that they are eagerly awaiting its release and will review a production model once it becomes available.