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Vehicles›Make›Lada›Model›Niva

1996 Lada Niva

Russia Gasoline 4WD SUVUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1996
Make: Lada
Model: Niva
Body Style: SUV
Generation: 1st Generation 1st Facelift
Seats: 5
Doors: 3
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.7 4x4 Manual
Power (hp): 80 hp
Power (kW): 59 kW
Displacement: 1,690 cc

Dimensions

Length: 3,720 mm (146.5 in)
Width: 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height: 1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Wheelbase: 2,200 mm (86.6 in)

Engine & Performance

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: Double Wishbone

Suspension, Rear

Dependent: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Track, Rear: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Turning Circle: 12 m
Ground Clearance: 205 mm (8.1 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 50 kg (110 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: SUV
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional

Windscreen Wipers

Rear Wiper: Yes

Windows

Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Normal Roof: Yes

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Optional

Special Features

Headlight Range Adjustment: Manual

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 139.7
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front: 98.5
Fastening Type: Lug Nuts
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

FM: Optional
CD: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Other Equipment

12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Yes
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Steering Wheel

Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Worm and Sector

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 270 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed: 590 litres

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile
Seat Colour: Black
Stitching Colour: Black

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Manual

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Yes

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact SUV
British Classification: Compact SUV
Australian Classification: Medium SUV
European Segment: J-Segment
Car.info Classification: Medium SUV

Lada emblem

Lada58 vehicles

NivaModel6 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

SUV

Variant

Niva SUV Generations2 of 5

Year

Powertrain

1.7 4x4 Manual

Horsepower

80 hp

Drivetrain

4WD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 5-speed

Gasoline