Niva 1600
Built: 1986 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1986
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Lada Niva – collective page of off-roaders outside the named series: factory code VAZ-2121, four-wheel drive, 47 kW, 1,570 to 1,710 cc, kerb weight 1,200 to 1,220 kg
This collective page lists Lada Niva versions the register has not assigned to a named series. The Russian maker AvtoVAZ has built the Niva since 1977 at its Tolyatti plant as a permanent four-wheel-drive off-roader; the factory code VAZ-2121 in the designation 2DSEDAN 1600VAZ-2121-4X4/2200 identifies the series, 4X4 marks the four-wheel drive, and the number 1600 the engine displacement in cubic centimetres.
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The register lists here 2 versions rated at 47 kW from a four-cylinder engine of 1,570 to 1,710 cc, kerb weights from 1,200 to 1,220 kg, a gross weight of 1,550 kg and widths from 1,680 to 1,820 mm.
The Niva is regarded as one of the first mass-produced compact off-roaders with unitary body construction, and found demand worldwide chiefly for its low price and simple mechanicals, from farm use to private off-road driving across eastern and western Europe.
When buying used, check for rust on wheel arches, sills and the floorpan, the condition of the transfer case and differentials, carburettor or early fuel-injection technology, the brakes and the tightness of the simple body; parts are widely available through the Lada parts trade and independent workshops.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Niva, Lada (AwtoWAS, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,570 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,680 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,200 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,550 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Niva 1600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,200 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Niva 1600?
1,550 kg.
What engine does the Niva 1600 have?
4 cylinders, 1,570 cm³ displacement.
When was the Niva 1600 built?
Production years: 1986.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 6 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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