After 20,000 km... is the Lada Niva still worth it?
41K views · Feb 1, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 522
@anthropos_gnostikos · 7 months ago
Greetings, fellow Lada Niva owner. Have been driving a 2016 Lada 4×4 (previous nameplate of Niva, used up to 2019) since I got le permis de conduire. All the drawbacks of this vehicle fade away because it gives you an oppurtunity to drive wherever you want and a feeling of an adventure. Wish you enjoy your off-road experience!
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@SuperBars80 · 7 months ago
Hi from Russia, guys!<br>Niva is the best car ever!)
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@tomtrana3449 · 7 months ago
Charismatic lady and her car.
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@Ondrej_E_ · 7 months ago
I own a 2021 Lada Niva as my second car. I love it and enjoy driving it.
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@maxv1455 · 7 months ago
У нас в России Ниву называют - конструктор для мальчиков старше 30 лет!)) Это наверное самая любимая игрушка для мальчиков и не только, в гараже каждого водителя!) Ниву у нас любят все! Даже если у вас есть уже Лэнд Круизер или БМВ... Нива это как любимый мишка из детства с которым ложишься спать!)) Он может быть потрепанным и без глаза, но он все равно любимый!) Приятно видеть что и за пределами России нашу Ниву любят не меньше!) Спасибо за видео и привет вам с берегов Байкала!👋😊👍
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@ru.lt.columbo · 6 months ago
Потрясающе симпатичная женщина! Только ради неё и посмотрел это видео :)<br>Всего доброго вам, в жизни и с вашим каналом!
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@lessgrep · 7 months ago
Its a pitty that this car costs so much in Europe, it really shouldn't, but overall its a great car for a tasks its made for. Country roads, simple repair, offroader building.
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@roman9598 · 7 months ago
In Russia - NIVA is a kind of the rule of good manners (mostly for men): everybody wants one. If you are 30+ then NIVA is the second or the third car in the family
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@Andre-py9ry · 7 months ago
For current leak it is very easy to find out what is fault. Put ampere meter (instrument) or current clamp for DC to measure current when the car engine is off and ignition key removed. Make sure no lights or other devices are running (like interior light for example). Now start removing fuses and I would suggest all the accessories fuses first. After you remove each fuse watch instrument current value. When you see 0 amperes then you found which circuit is drawing you electricity. After that just follow that circuit to find the culprit . Hope it helps, God Bless!
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@matthiasmartin1975 · 7 months ago
This is the exact opposite of a cyber truck.
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@bingoSS · 7 months ago
Best wishes from Land Rover Defender '05 owner from Russia!)
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@DT-uk1 · 7 months ago (edited)
100th comment 🎉<br>In my opinion it's car of very many merits & almost has a pop culture status. But its let down by rediculous technical issues and the fact it's so prone to corrosion/rust, by today's standards is unsatisfactory. That said the Niva is still great looking car especially considering it was designed in 1977. 👍
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