A long way from VAZ-2121 to "Chevrolet-Niva" -2015

Over the long years of production, the domestic SUV "Niva" has acquired many admirers, and not only among Russians. Pleasant news for all admirers was the message of the leaders of the joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ about the start of production of a new generation of off-road vehicles Niva-Chevrolet -2015.

The origin of the Niva model

The distant April of 1977 gave rise to the serial production of the VAZ-2121 "Niva". The new car VAZ for five years was developed by engineers of the plant and became completely original model.

Already a year after the start of production, "Niva" began to enjoy popularity, and not only in the domestic market. At that time there were no similar models either abroad or in the USSR. The volumes of foreign sales exceeded sales in the domestic market. Until 1986, the "Niva" held first place in all markets and was the best-selling model in the world.

Time passed, and the model evolved, undergoing various design changes and improvements. During the release several modifications of the off-road vehicle were developed, which differed in the assembly, interior equipment, body design, power units.

The first steps of Chevrolet

The main changes in the model affected the body, which completely became different, which affected the comfort and perception of the model. VAZ-2121 acquired structural changes in 2001, when the joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ" was established. The new model of SUV VAZ-2123 "Chevrolet" went off the assembly line in 2002. Substantial structural changes were made in Chevrolet-Niva, although many nodes and assemblies remained from the previous model.

The next stage of formation

The long-awaited event for fans of off-road vehicles will be the release of the "Niva" model 4x4 2015. The car will significantly change, change the design and interior, which will create competition to world analogues. Dimensions of the "Chevrolet" will remain unchanged, the high passability of the SUV will be preserved.

Chief designer of the plant Steve Mattin wants to replace the rational design of VAZ off-road vehicles, so he plans to create a recognizable car with smooth lines and sleek shapes, so that the new model would give more emotion.

The design of the new off-road car "Niva" -2015 is developed by the Italian designers of the company Blue Engineering & Design. They say that expression, individuality and dynamism will be realized in the car as much as possible. While remains a mystery detailed information about the design of the new model "Niva" -2015. As they say, wait and see.

Specifications

The first models of the "Niva" -2015 will be installed power units PSA Peugeot Citroen EC 8 with a volume of 1.8 liters with a torque of 170 Nm, developing power of 135 liters. from. The engine will be produced at GM-AvtoVAZ plants and installed on new cars under a license agreement with Peugeot Citroen Automobiles. The engine of the EU 8 has proved itself well, it has been installed for a long time on some models of Peugeot and Citroen.

The new generation of Chevrolet-Niva will have a permanent four-wheel drive and a new manual. The modified suspension will increase the comfort and reliability of the SUV.

Prospects for completion

In order for the SUV to adequately compete with other brands, Niva's developers are planning to expand the options for picking gasoline engines. The enterprise is skeptical about the use of diesel engines, as there are many regions where such fuel is of poor quality.

To expand the number of consumers at the joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ, it is also planned to launch the production of the Niva -2015 front-wheel-drive modification, it is possible that such models will have an automatic transmission.

The changed "Chevrolet-Niva" will increase the cost, but the company's management is reassured that the selling price may vary depending on the market. "Chevrolet-Niva" -2014 with a minimum configuration is 439 000 rubles, add 10-15% - and get the cost of a new model of "Niva" -2015, a photo of the possible appearance of which is already posted in this article.

Falls and ups

The developers took into account the problems of the previous model, when the off-road vehicle did not justify its purpose and got stuck when carrying out off-road test tests. This gave an occasion to change the suspension, as a result, the car reduced vibration, which reduced noise. The off-road car "Niva" -2015 has acquired new seals, seats, as well as an automatic locking braking system.

The new "Niva" is equipped with various electronic systems, for example, the seats received heating and electric adjustment. With the standard equipment, 16 "wheels will be fitted to the car. Among other things, the saloon will acquire a new three-spoke steering wheel.

Promotion of the model

Around the new version of "Chevrolet-Niva" there is already a strong competition that does not frighten the managers and employees of the manufacturer. The design team of the company is confident that the new design of the Niva has changed seriously and at the same time has retained its high performance in terms of patency. This will allow the car to gain a leading position among off-road vehicles.