New 2021 Lada Niva Legend 4x4 full review

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This is the new 2021 Lada Niva Legend 4x4. The same Niva born to the Soviet world in 1977, but slightly different. You still have to use a little key to unlock the doors, and there's still a gun rack and snow plough on the options list, but now it has a real headlining, extra soundproofing and optional AC. You can also buy it in the UK again, thanks to a small importer in London - http://lada4x4.co.uk/ Jonny has always had admiration and respect for this jolly ex-communist cockroach. It has just enough comfort and utilitarian style to feel like one of the late Defenders. Albeit one with healthy turning circle and unquestionable reliability. He knew about the latter from all the stories of when one of these was posted to the Antarctica research station and Everest base camps to live. Nivas are the anti-SUV, and all the more cool for it. Left hand drive only, but they can be bought new from £12k (+vat). Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show. The Late Brake Show new car launch playlist is proudly supported by Continental Tyres https://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/car Youtube: @Continental Tyres TV Twitter: @contiuk Facebook: @ContinentalTyresUK Instagram: @continental_tyres For more details on these magnificent literal legends head to http://lada4x4.co.uk/ Jonny got the exclusive UK test drive of the 2021 model, and enjoyed filming it on and off road during what was Britain's hottest day of the year thus far. All was going just fine until he encountered what we now know is a fairly unfriendly puddle in the Tixover quarry offroad course. No cones or signs mentioned that what he presumed was a shallow slip way, was in fact a huge step that had claimed the lives of numerous mud pluggers. In fact, it had sunk a Unimog a few weeks previous. A UNIMOG. Lada Niva dimensions: Length 3740mm Width 1680mm Height 1640mm Wheelbase 2200mm Ground clearance 200mm Approach angle 32 degrees Departure angle 37 degrees Suzuki Jimny dimensions: Length 3645mm Width 1645mm Height 1720mm Wheelbase 2250mm Ground Clearance 210mm Approach angle 37 degrees Departure angle 49 degrees The Lada is a strong little thing, but this was an unexpected issue. The poor Lada had just 300km on the clock. Handily no carpets - as all Nivas have hose down rubber floors. Luckily Niva's are basically brand new classic cars, so within minutes we had the spark plugs out, spun the engine over to purge any water, then removed and tried the air filter intake system. The Niva started and ran, without a hint of smoke or steam. Aside from the obvious human error we absolutely loved the Lada experience, like Jonny had 10 years ago when green-laning one across the UK for Fifth Gear. The new Legend Niva was a more refined ride and quieter, but still with pleasingly practical exposed screw heads, easily accessible components and excellent boot space. You can buy it in van, pick up, 4 door LWB or even Putin specs. The most expensive version is called the Bronto, and that features lifted suspension, metallic paint (camo is optional) and more tasteful alloys. Or you can keep it Eastern European, with steel wheels, flat paint and windy windows. All have keenly braked ABS and power steering. Rasputin G-Wagons are going out of production in 2023, and we think there is nothing quite like them - especially now that the Jimny can no longer be bought (in the UK at least). Viva la Niva! ****** Late Brake Show website: http://www.thelatebrakeshow.com ****** Merch now available: http://www.thelatebrakeshow.com/merch ****** Want to be a Late Brake Show Patreon supporter? https://www.patreon.com/TheLateBrakeShow ****** Thank you for watching The Late Brake Show. If you haven't already, SUBSCRIBE for a broad-church of automotive appreciation spanning EV, classic, modified and future tech. ****** Filmed & edited by: Matty Graham @ https://pixel-click.com Thumbnail by: https://matttarrantdesign.com Huge thanks to Mark Key at http://lada4x4.co.uk/ **************** Jonny Smith Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98 Website: http://www.carpervert.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jonnycarpervert Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/carpervert CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:28 Jimny 1:25 Niva intro 1:48 Supported by Continental tyres 1:58 DIMENSIONS Vs Jimny 2:25 4 door Niva and Jimny coming 2:49 ENGINE SPECS 3:48 ROAD TEST 7:55 Odd optional extras 8:42 Cheap spares and servicing 9:28 FULL SPECS AND PRICES 11:02 Vladimir Putin spec Niva 11:55 ULEZ COMPLIANT! 12:00 3rd in Paris Dakar in 1981 12:50 Production ends 2023. 13:23 ABS and seat airbag 14:04 GOING OFFROAD 16:00 Front end design 17:00 MORE OFFROAD 17:48 Interior cabin design 18:14 Back seats 18:48 MORE OFFROAD 19:17 Rear end design and boot 20:32 Dashboard and gear sticks 21:47 MORE OFFROADING 22:08 WATER WADING 22:23 FLOOD DISASTER.....RUINED? 25:18 Verdict 26:13 Rescue + indestructible. #ladaniva #newladaniva #2021niva #nivalegend #newjimny #nivaextremeoffroad