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Lada Niva

Years1978–2010
Generations1
Total variants5
Body stylesSUV
AssemblyRussia: Tolyatti · Azerbaijan: Hajigabul · Ecuador: Quito · Egypt: Cairo · Ethiopia: Addis Ababa · Greece: Thebes · Jordan: Amman · Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk
Also known asBushman (Australia) · Chevrolet Niva (2003–2020) · Cossack (United Kingdom) · Fora · Hussar (United Kingdom) · Job (Italy) · Niva · Niva Travel (2021–) · Sport · Super 4×4 (Egypt) · Taiga (Germany) · Turist (New Zealand) · VAZ-2121 & VAZ-2131 "Niva" (Russia, 1977–1993) · VAZ-2123 (1998–2002)

The Lada Niva is a SUV model, produced 1978–2010, spanning 1 generation with 5 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. The Niva (1978-2010) generation is the most extensively documented, with 5 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 1

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Lada Niva have?

The Lada Niva has 1 generation with 5 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Lada Niva produced?

The Lada Niva has been produced 1978–2010. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Lada Niva?

The Lada Niva is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

24,322Estimated total · €4,864 per year
  • Depreciation5,472
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 14

Lada Niva: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Bushman
    Australia
  • Chevrolet Niva
    2003–2020
  • Cossack
    United Kingdom
  • Fora
  • Hussar
    United Kingdom
  • Job
    Italy
  • Niva
  • Niva Travel
    2021–present
  • Sport
  • Super 4×4
    Egypt
  • Taiga
    Germany
  • Turist
    New Zealand
  • VAZ-2121 & VAZ-2131 "Niva"
    Russia
    1977–1993
  • VAZ-2123
    1998–2002