Top speed: 5 of 5 variants rated.
Lada Niva 1.7i tops the Lada Niva ranking by Top speed, at 137 km/h (85 mph).
Across 5 ranked variants, Top speed spans from 125 km/h (78 mph) to 137 km/h (85 mph).
| # | Variant | Year | Body | Fuel | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lada Niva 1.7i | 2000 | SUV | Petrol | 137 km/h (85 mph) |
| 2 | Lada Niva 1.7i | 1995 | SUV | Petrol | 137 km/h (85 mph) |
| 3 | Lada Niva | 1987 | SUV | Petrol | 132 km/h (82 mph) |
| 4 | Lada Niva | 1978 | SUV | Petrol | 132 km/h (82 mph) |
| 5 | Lada Niva 1.9 D | 1995 | SUV | Diesel | 125 km/h (78 mph) |