"Niva 21213": characteristics, features and reviews

The volume of the luggage compartment of the VAZ 2121 4x4 SUV in the passenger version is 265 (l), in the cargo version - 585 (l).

Main dimensions of VAZ 2121 4x4 luggage racks:

Among the main parameters of luggage racks are the following:

• Height: 780 (mm);
• Diagonal: 1420 (mm);
• Trunk volume: from 265 (l) to 585 (l).

The size of the trunk is influenced by the model and body type of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of its transformation.

Important: for SUVs, without taking into account the volume with folded seats, a trunk with a volume of less than 250 (l) is considered small, medium - from 250 (l) to 450 (l), large - 450 (l) or more. Thus, the VAZ 2121 car is equipped with a medium cargo compartment.

Other names:

The all-terrain SUV VAZ 2121 4x4 is also known under the name VAZ Niva.

Years currently in production.

Racks vaz 2121 4×4 - detailed dimensions

General parameters of luggage racks VAZ 2121 4×4
General view General view of luggage racks	Width min (mm) Minimum trunk width for different modifications of the VAZ model.

The measurement is taken on the outside.

Data is presented in millimeters (mm)

The measurement is taken on the outside.

Data is presented in millimeters (mm)

Width max (mm) Maximum trunk width for different modifications of the VAZ model.	Modifications Number of modifications of the model in our database
(General form)	265-585 (l)	265-585 (l)	1

Parameters of luggage racks VAZ 2121 4×4

Parameter Parameter of racks

The data is presented for cars of various modifications and years of manufacture

Caution: the above data are the official figures of the manufacturer, however, please note that the information is for reference only and does not guarantee absolute accuracy.

VAZ-21213

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VAZ-21213 "NIVA" (4x4) 4WD is a 3-door car with a 5-speed gearbox. Number of seats for driver and passengers: 5. Maximum possible speed is 132 km/h. Acceleration time to 100 km/h is 23 seconds. Average fuel consumption per 100 km is: in the urban cycle - 13.4 liters, on the highway - 7.8 liters, in the combined cycle - 9.8 liters. The volume of the fuel tank is 42 liters. A full tank is enough for approximately: 313 km when driving around the city, 538 km when driving on the highway, 429 km when driving the combined cycle. The maximum load capacity of the vehicle is 400 kg.

VAZ-21213 technical characteristics

Years of manufacture	1993-2000
Body type	station wagon, 3-door
Number of seats	5
Other name	Niva
Wheel formula	Niva
Dimensions of VAZ-2121
Length	3720 mm.
Width	1680 mm.
Height	1640 mm.
Wheelbase	2200 mm.
Front wheel track	1430 mm.
Rear wheel track	1400 mm.
Ground clearance	220 mm.
Wheel size	175/80 R16
Trunk volume	265/980 l.
Curb weight	1210 kg.
Permissible weight	1610 kg.
type of drive	4 x 4 with the ability to lock the center differential
Engine VAZ-21213 1.7
Brand	21213
Supply system	carburetor
Engine capacity	1690 cm.3
Power	79 l/s. at 5400 rpm.
Maximum torque	130 N*m at 3400 rpm.
Camshaft position	top
Number of cylinders	4
Number of valves	8
Cylinder diameter	80 mm.
Piston stroke	82 mm.
Compression ratio	9,3
Gasoline brand	AI-92
Engine VAZ-21214 1.7 i
Brand	21214
Supply system	distributed injection
Engine capacity	1690 cm.3
Power	81 l/s. at 5000 rpm.
Maximum torque	128 N*m at 4000 rpm.
Camshaft position	top
Number of cylinders	4
Number of valves	8
Cylinder diameter	80 mm.
Piston stroke	82 mm.
Compression ratio	9,3
Gasoline brand	AI-95
Engine VAZ-21217 1.6
Brand	21217
Supply system	carburetor
Engine capacity	1569 cm.3
Power	73 l/s. at 5400 rpm.
Maximum torque	114 N*m at 3400 rpm.
Camshaft position	top
Number of cylinders	4
Number of valves	8
Cylinder diameter	80 mm.
Piston stroke	79 mm.
Compression ratio	8,5
Gasoline brand	AI-92
Transmission VAZ-2121
Clutch	dry type
Transmission type	5-speed manual
Transfer case	2-stage
Front/rear brakes	Disc/drum
Steering	worm gear
Front suspension type	coil spring
Rear suspension type	coil spring
Performance characteristics
Maximum speed	137 km/h
Acceleration time to 100 km/h.	137 km/h
Fuel consumption in the city/on the highway	19 p.
Fuel tank volume	43 l.

Driving capabilities

The Niva car, the interior dimensions of which can accommodate up to five people, is not a high-speed vehicle. Its characteristics are designed to overcome off-road conditions. This ability is provided by increased ground clearance, independent front suspension with wishbones, and a stabilizer bar. The rear suspension element is of a dependent type with a longitudinal and transverse linkage device.

With the advent of the VAZ-21213 model, developers began to pay more attention to car safety requirements. It began to be equipped with a diagonal brake circuit with an installed automatic locking system. The steering wheel has a hydraulic booster. It is worth noting that the Niva car (the dimensions of the new model have not changed) continues to be produced. At the same time, all the main components and parts are improved.

Antifreeze for Chevrolet Niva

What is the volume of the Chevrolet Niva fuel tank: technical parameters

for Chevrolet Niva repair

I decided to bother flushing the cooling system. I purchased 35 liters of distilled water, 3 ton flushing and Sintec antifreeze. I washed it 6 times, 2 washes with chemicals. The color of the wash is yellowish, which is why the coolant had that tint. The end result was pleasing. I drove 3 thousand km with antifreeze, the color of the liquid looked like it had just been added.

Mine is filled with Felix antifreeze from the factory. I'll finish it until the fall and switch to Gulf Stream antifreeze in the winter. I tried it in a mug and it starts to boil at 106-108 degrees, but in a system with pressure it will be even better. My son’s field was converted to normal a long time ago.

Antifreeze Felix g-12 -40, replacement every 50,000 thousand and clean as a tear.

Three years have passed since replacing the standard coolant with SINTEC UNLIMITED G12++ antifreeze. During this time, the color has hardly changed, the expansion tank is clean. The service life of antifreeze is not limited. Guaranteed shelf life is 5 years.

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Expedition trunk

Post by Micah » 26 Feb 2010, 16:30

I'm going to make an expedition vehicle. What is better to make it from: from a square profile (which one?) or from pipes (which one?)?

Lyolik : I have square pipes 20x20 and 20x40.
It seems easier to work with them, in the sense of a square. Suicide : If you find thin-walled pipes, then one of them.. Mona.. if you don’t find it, then don’t.. it will be very heavy. The optimal size was a 15x15 square with a wall of 1.2. You will also need a cutting machine and, most importantly, a slipway. At least a flat sheet of plywood. 6 pieces of clamps. and two corner clamps. PS If you manage to make it not crooked, it will become clear why people charge 10 thousand =)

Re: Expedition rack

Post by Magellan » April 25, 2010, 9:15 pm

I made a selection of photographs of expedition luggage racks.

Expedition trunk with floor:

Expedition trunk with chandelier:

Expedition rack on green Niva

Suicide : Most of them can be rejected due to weight =) Optimal weight is approximately 0 kg =)

Re: Expedition rack

Post by fraer » Jun 17, 2010, 3:09 pm

Tell me about the trunk mounts. How they are made or taken from what.

Suicide : You buy 3 regular crossbars.

Threat. I will learn how to weld aluminum.. The body kit on the Nivo should be made of aluminum =)

Re: Expedition rack

Post by Magellan » June 18, 2010, 02:37

Re: Expedition rack

Post by Magellan » June 30, 2010, 11:13 pm

Re: Expedition rack

Post by NatusOP » Oct 21, 2010, 00:35

But what about the strength of such a structure made from a 10x10x1 profile and d=2 mesh? The leaf at the front will be removed. Dimensions 1600x1100x15 mm Frame weight - 5.26 kg, mesh weight - 3.26 kg. Total 8.51 kg + mount Modeled after https://www.niva-faq.msk.ru/ekspluat/vne. sh/exp.htm, but there the weight turns out to be about 33.5 kg

Suicide : Just what you need..) Duke : from the 10x10x1 profile, IMHO, not enough. 15*15 is preferable. Suicide : Maybe 15x15. But less often the crossbars.

Re: Expedition rack

Post by arty » Oct 22, 2010, 10:10 pm

and will 4 fastenings from a standard Soviet trunk (like the double one on the white field) withstand such a load? I want to make one for myself. There is a Soviet donor trunk. (I wanted to install it, but it turned out to be narrow) it is made of a 10mm round tube, so it sagged painfully on old Lada cars. I plan to make a base from a 10X10 profile and weld the side frames from the donor to them on the sides, and the corresponding fastenings from below are also for welding. Can anyone blurt out such a design and tell me?

Suicide : When my trunk was not welded to the roof, I attached it to 3 cross members. Never looked away.

Judging by your travels, the trunk played an important role for you. Functionally, I need it for a spare tire and to deliver small cargo, but I also want to put some potential into this design in advance.

Re: Expedition rack

Post by Strolch » 24 Nov 2010, 13:05

and here is my miracle creation) although I haven’t finished it yet, but the essence is clear

weighs 15-20 kilograms, hasn’t hung it on the scales yet, but can be lifted with one hand without any problems

Re: Expedition rack

Post by Faithful » 06 Dec 2010, 16:31

And I liked this one. For the Niva it’s the best, but you can also clip the protection under the chandelier and that’s it. Lightweight, functional. Without sides 25 cm. ))))))

Suicide : You can’t leave any bullshit.. it’ll fly out.. you have to tie it)

And those with sides and a lot of weight need to be tied on. But most of the time you don’t carry extra weight on the roof. Most people don’t carry anything on it other than a spare wheel, a shovel, a jack and usually 4 headlights. This is somehow the best option in my opinion.

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Chevrolet Niva is a serial all-wheel drive off-road vehicle produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. Drive to all four wheels is permanent, all-wheel drive. The Niva is equipped with a two-speed transfer gearbox and a locking differential, which allows it to overcome inclines of up to 35 degrees. The Chevrolet also performs well off-road and is able to navigate difficult areas in any weather.

The new brainchild of AvtoVAZ Chevrolet Niva specialists embodies the advantages and advantages of the previous model, supported by the introduction of new production technologies.

Modification of Niva Chevrolet

Since the end of 2006, Chevrolet Niva FAM1 cars began to roll off the AvtoVAZ assembly line. The car had an Opel engine with a volume of 1800 cm³ and allowed it to develop a power of 122 hp. This Niva model was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, a new transfer case, made in the same unit with the gearbox. This model had a richer package:

ABS system, providing an increased degree of safety when braking; increased diameter vacuum brake booster (10 inches); drive joint shafts; Interior air conditioning, providing additional comfort for passengers and driver; two front airbags, which significantly increased the car’s safety performance; front seats adjustable in three planes; Pre-action seat belt tensioners.

Chevrolet Niva fuel tank The Chevrolet Niva is made in a two-volume body, while having sufficient space for passengers, but is somewhat constrained by the size of the luggage compartment. In order to save space in the car body, the tank is located under the bottom and has a rather complex bent structure with pockets and unconnected cavities. In view of this, peculiarities arise with the determination of fuel reserve.

Volume of the tank

The rated volume of the Chevrolet Niva fuel tank is 58 liters. When a certain minimum level of gasoline is reached, the light begins to flash, after which it remains on continuously, which indicates a low fuel reserve in the tank.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=kDsZ23eUKGc

It was experimentally established that the lamp lights up at 12 - 15 liters, since some experts claim that the Niva fuel tank has a large dead reserve. At the same time, 42-44 liters of gasoline were added to the gas station cutoff. That is, the conclusion suggests itself that the volume of the car’s tank reaches 61 liters. To get an answer, you need to take into account the following nuances and features:

• The fuel gauge on the dashboard is unable to accurately indicate the amount of gasoline because it is not a calibrated measuring device.
• The readings are significantly affected by the location of the car relative to the horizontal plane.
• Accordingly, the ambient temperature has some influence, contributing to a change in such a quantity as the volume of liquid.

Features of fuel tank volume

Therefore, the light on the Chevrolet panel lights up at different levels of fuel in the tank. When filling to the cut-off point, the filler neck may be filled, which increases the volume of gasoline poured. In this case, the quantity also depends on the filling speed of the filling dispenser. The Niva fuel tank has a specific geometry of the bottom part, it is partially divided in half by stamping made for the driveshaft channel. Therefore, the tank cavities are partially connected, which leads to the formation of a dead stock of 5-7 liters.

It is also necessary to take into account that the fuel sensor is installed on the right side of the tank in the same plane with the fuel take-off pipe and the filling neck; accordingly, the presence or absence of dead stock in the left cavity is not always taken into account. If the car has a small amount of fuel and was moving on a rough road before refueling, then the amount of reserve in the left compartment may be minimal, while refueling under the cutoff will reach up to 60 liters. It is especially important to remember that in hot weather it is undesirable to fill the fuel tank to the limit, since it should contain a small reserve volume to compensate for expansion and fuel vapors

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Maintenance

For normal operation, engine 21213 should be serviced within the specified periods:

• 10,000 km - change the oil along with the filter;
• 20,000 km – checking the functionality of the thermostat, updating the cabin filter;
• 30,000 km – replacement of the fuel and air filters;
• 60,000 km – spark plugs and batteries are renewed and the crankcase ventilation is cleaned;
• 100,000 km – reinstallation of the oxygen sensor;
• 200,000 km - the timing chain may need to be replaced.

Despite the fact that the internal combustion engine device is copied from longitudinal engines with a much higher service life, it is used on an SUV with non-disconnectable all-wheel drive, so the components wear out more intensively.

Owner Feedback

Judging by consumer reviews of the Niva, it is a reliable domestic SUV, perfectly suited for driving on difficult roads. Compactness, high maneuverability, stability are the main advantages of this vehicle. The popularity of the car among the people is due to its affordable price and the absence of problems with spare parts.

The interior equipment and power unit leave much to be desired. However, they cope with their main tasks well. At the same time, designers are constantly refining and modernizing the main components.

What kind of oil and how many liquids to fill in a Chevrolet Niva

Filling/lubrication point	Refill volume	Name of oil/liquid
Fuel tank	58 liters	95 petrol
Engine lubrication system (including oil filter) engines:
VAZ-2123 1.7 liters	3.75 liters	type: Super SAE oil type: 5W30; 5W40; 10W30; 10w40; 15w40; 20w40, according to API: SG, SH, SJ, according to ASEA: A2
Engine cooling system:
VAZ-2123 1.7 liters	8 liters	Antifreeze based on ethylene glycol with a complex of corrosion inhibitors and defoamer
Transmission.	1.6 liters	according to SAE: 75W-90; 80W-85; 80W-90, according to API GL-4
Transfer case.	0.79 liters
Steering gear.	At your own discretion	according to SAE: 80W-90; 85W-90, according to API: GL-5
Per. and back. Bridge.	1.15 and 1.3 liters
Power steering.	1.7 liters	Pentosin Hydraulic Fluid CHF11S VW52137
Brakes	0.5 liters	Type DOT-4 SAEJ1703, FMSS116.
Clutch	0.15 liters

Choosing engine oil is a responsible task on which the service life of the power plant depends. This procedure is no less important than the oil change process itself. Oil should be selected according to the parameters and tolerances specified in the operating instructions. You cannot make a mistake in your choice, as this mistake can result in a serious technical breakdown, and incompatible oil can cause a major engine overhaul

In this article, using the example of the popular Chevrolet Niva SUV, we will pay attention to the most important parameters of engine oil, and also consider the best brands of oils, and how much oil should be filled

Motor oils

Oil brand	SAE viscosity grade	Group		Manufacturer	Regulatory document
		AAI	AP1
LUKOIL LUX	5W-30, 5W-40 10W-40,15W-40	B5/D3	SJ/CF	LLC "Lukoil-Permnefteorg-sintez", Perm	STO 00044434-003
LUKOIL LUX	0W-40, 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-50, 10W-30	B5/D3	SL/CF	LLC "Lukoil-Permnefteorg-sintez", Perm	STO 00044434-003
TNK SUPER	5W-30, 5W-40 10W-40	B5/D3	SJ/SL/CF	TNK Lubricants LLC, Ryazan	TU 0253-008-44918199
TNK MAGNUM	5W-30, 5W-40 10W-40,15W-40	B5/D3	SJ/SL/CF	TNK Lubricants LLC, Ryazan	TU 0253-025-44918199
ROSNEFT MAXIMUM	5W-40, 10W-40	B5/D3	SL/CF	OJSC "Novokuibyshevsk Oil and Additives Plant", Novokuibyshevsk	TU 0253-063-48120848
ROSNEFT OPTIMUM	10W-30, 10W-40 15W-40	B5/D3	SJ/CF	OJSC "Novokuibyshevsk Oil and Additives Plant", Novokuibyshevsk	TU 0253-062-48120848
ROSNEFT MAXIMUM	5W-40, 10W-40	B5/D3	SL/CF	OJSC "Angarsk Petrochemical Company", Angarsk	TU 0253-391-05742746
ROSNEFT OPTIMUM	10W-30, 10W-40 15W-40	B5/D3	SJ/CF	OJSC "Angarsk Petrochemical Company", Angarsk	TU 0253-389-05742746
ROSNEFT PREMIUM	0W-40, 5W-40 5W-40	B5/D3	SJ/CF SL/CF SM/CF	OJSC "Angarsk Petrochemical Company", Angarsk	TU 0253-390-05742746

Continuation of the table. 2

Oil brand	SAE viscosity grade	Group		Manufacturer	Regulatory document
		AAI	API
EXTRA 1 EXTRA 5 EXTRA 7	5W-30 15W-40 20W-50	B5/D3	SJ/CF	OJSC "Omsk Oil Refinery", Omsk	TU 38.301-19-137
EXTRA	5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40	B5/D3	SL/CF	OJSC "Omsk Oil Refinery", Omsk	TU 38.301-19-137
ESSO ULTRA	10W-40	B5/D3	SJ/SL/CF	Exxon-Mobil, Germany
GTTURBO SM	10W-40	B5	S.M.	Hanval INC, Korea
LIQUI MOLY OPTIMAL	10W-40	B5/D3	SL/CF	Liqui Moly GmbH, Germany
MOBIL 1 MOBIL SYNT S MOBIL SUPER S	0W-40, 5W-50 5W-40 10W-40	B5/D3	SJ/SL SM/CF SJ/SL/CF	Exxon-Mobil, Germany
MOBIL 1 ESP FORMULA	5W-30	B6/D3	SJ/SL SM/CF
RAVENOL HPS RAVENOL VSI RAVENOL LLO RAVENOL TSI RAVENOL Turbo-C HD-C	5W-30 5W-40 10W-40 10W-40 15W-40	B5/D3	SL/CF SL/CF SL/CF SL/CF SJ/CF	Ravensberger Schmirstoffvertrieb GmbH, Germany
SHELL HELIX: PLUS PLUS EXTRA ULTRA	10W-40 5W-40 5W-40	B5/D3	SL/CF	SHELL EAST EUROPE Co, UK, Finland
ZIC A PLUS	5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40	B5	SL	SK CORPORATION, Korea

Note. The oil change period is in accordance with the vehicle service book.

RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGES FOR APPLICATION OF MOTOR OILS

Minimum engine cold start temperature, 0C	Viscosity grade according to SAE J 300	Maximum ambient temperature, 0C
below -35	0W-30	25
below -35	0W-40	30
-30	5W-30	25
-30	5W-40	35
-25	10W-30	25
-25	10W-40	35
-20	15W-40	45
-15	20W-40	45

VAZ-2131 Niva

The transmission lever knobs are still empty. The transfer case switching diagram and the center differential lock are shown on a separate plate. The transmission lever knobs are still empty. The transfer case switching diagram and the center differential lock are shown on a separate plate.

The front part of the cabin is no different from the three-door interior. The usual Zhiguli seating position, the same panel, seats and controls. But for the rear passengers it’s a real holiday. I'm not even talking about the convenience of getting into the second row - climbing through your own door is much more comfortable than through the narrow opening between the B-pillar and the reclined front seat. There is more than enough space in the back of the five-door. Instead of a Nivov sofa designed for two, there is a modernized seat from a VAZ-2109. Not business class, but the seating is quite comfortable. And the trunk is much larger, almost twice as big.

Fastening and materials

Fastening to the arches with four M8 bolts; when I get another “ant” arch (it will be in the middle of the trunk), two more bolts will be added. And when I overcome my laziness, I’ll insert two more bolts into the middle of each arc... But that’s later, somehow...

Now for the materials: professional pipe 20x20x2 22.5 m at a price of 45 r/m, 2.5 mm electrodes for carbon steels pack 100 r, 3 discs for an angle grinder, two 2 mm thick (for cutting), and one thick 4 mm (for processing seams ), reinforcement mesh with a cell 40x40, strips of 2m x 50cm, 3 pieces for 115 rubles (rod thickness is about 3 mm), a piece of sheet 2 mm thick 20 cm x 110 cm - found for free, enamel primer for metal 1 l 195 r, 2 brushes for 30 r, four M8 bolts with washers and nuts - about 50 r. The total cost was about 1800 rubles. But the weight went beyond what was planned for the sake of strength - about 20-25 kg... As for the time - it turned out to be 5 days, 2 hours each. If I had purchased all the materials at once and could afford to work in the garage all day, I could have easily completed it in one working day. And so I had to constantly run back and forth, assemble, disassemble the tool, and so on. On the other hand, I now understand why sellers of factory or similar homemade trunks charge so much money. Of course there is a lot of hassle with work...

Now about what can be attached to the trunk - it’s clear that the right place is for a hi-jack, a shovel, a canister and a spare tire. Over time, again, the fasteners for all this will be installed in the finished structure. In the meantime, I only installed the branch guards, because I was tired of getting branches on the windshield - it’s annoying.

For the branch guards, a 4 mm cable, M10 eye nuts and bolts, rope supports and cable clamps are used, the amount for everything is about 700 rubles. The general view can be seen in the picture:

VAZ 2121 Niva fuel consumption per 100 km

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Real reviews from owners about fuel consumption on the VAZ 2121 Niva:

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If you want, check it out for yourself, but I personally noted for myself that this is a very economical car. In the city on 92 gasoline it is only 11 liters per hundred. This indicator is valid in the absence of traffic jams. If there is snow outside and the temperature drops to 20 below zero, then in this case it may increase by 4 liters for the injection Niva 2121.

For a device in the domestic automotive industry under the glorious name of the VAZ 2121, fuel consumption is very impressive - 13.5 liters in city traffic jams and 10 liters on a dry highway at a speed of no more than 100 km/h. I note that fuel consumption on the highway does not hurt your pocket. At least my wife is happy with the purchase, even though she doesn’t know much about cars.

Every weekend I go to the dacha in the neighboring village in my injection Niva 2121. Half the way is in the city. Its fuel consumption is about 12 liters per 100 km, so I am pleased with my purchase. I think that off-road and in the city, the gas consumption of the Niva is the same.

Niva 2121 injector and its fuel consumption

14 liters per hundred kilometers in urban conditions - fuel consumption is low for the VAZ 2121. Even taking into account traffic jams and hour-long downtime, gasoline consumption is extremely low.

The gluttonous development of domestic production was very disappointing. Just imagine - 13 liters of fuel consumption for the Niva 2121 is very high. The city will empty our pockets. As a result, it turns out that if the car continues to eat gasoline in buckets, it will not pay for itself soon, so here’s the injector.

I am an experienced hunter. I like to climb into such wilds where game is not shot due to inaccessibility. I bought myself an injector Niva and was taken aback - it consumes up to 16 liters off-road. It's not a cheap pleasure. It’s sad if you can’t even shoot a bunny. The entire journey, taking into account fuel consumption, is quite expensive due to excessive gluttony (12 liters). I'm starting to regret it.

VAZ 21214 Niva, 5 years operating experience

1.7 manual transmission petrol

The only disappointment with the purchase is the rather small fuel tank. I specifically checked the fuel consumption on the highway - up to 9 liters per 100 km, and I did not drop the speed below 100. It turns out that on long trips in a VAZ 2121, refueling is enough for 400 kilometers. My relatives live far away, and I often go out into nature. You will have to put an additional tank in the trunk; with these “refueling” parameters you can even go to America. I like to go fishing with my friends. Considering the fuel consumption on the highway, we spend very little.

In fifth gear it consumes only 8 liters per hundred. I never drive above 100 km/h. It is in fuel consumption that the beauty of an injection engine is revealed. I am more than satisfied with the purchase. Many people complain about excessive gas consumption, but I sincerely do not understand them.

Yes, our cars don’t know how to make: Gaps between parts of the car, rapid wear of components. The engine capacity is small, but the car's appetite is too great for the carburetor version. Just think - 14 liters of fuel consumption in the city. What kind of consumption can there be in winter then?

Fuel consumption on Niva 2121 carburetor

14-liter fuel consumption on the highway is the height of indecency for a VAZ 2121. You can argue with me, of course, but I’m confident in the numbers. You won't go far with that kind of fuel consumption. Only now I realized that I should have used an injector instead of a carburetor...

The mixed cycle consumes 12 liters. Dissatisfied. Until I drove 2,000 km, the car’s fuel consumption was generally 14.5 liters. “Niva’s” appetite is indescribable.

It’s winter outside and you can save up money for the next repair, but with my “mutant” this is impossible. It spends 22 liters when driving through a snowy city. So you can become bankrupt. And with mileage, fuel consumption will only increase, I think. In general, I do not recommend taking the carburetor version. What fuel consumption is considered normal for Niva 2121? Who knows?

If you believe the passport data, in the city the fuel consumption of a car should be strictly 12 liters per 100 km. But who will believe this data? What's the point of them? I checked. Its gluttony indicator exceeds the indicated one by as much as 2 liters.

Manufacturing

The goal is to weld a trunk that would be attached to the usual “ant” trunk bars, be removable, and, most importantly, weight and strength. Through cunning (I wanted to write “simple” - but this is not true) strength calculations, a certain design was developed, which theoretically (haven’t tested it yet) should hold about 200 kg of concentrated load (a person weighing 200 kg standing at any point in the trunk), and so much more if you spread all the weight over the entire area. The experience of my teammates (niva4x4.ru) shows that the roof pillars of the car are strong, people carried 300-400 kg of building materials without any consequences, i.e. I’m calm about the body...

The size of the base along the outer contour is 110 cm x 140 cm, professional pipe 20 mm x 20 mm with a wall thickness of 2 mm was used.

The only thing worth paying attention to is the angles. The pipe is hollow and must be cooked so that the ends do not remain open, otherwise you will get a wonderful whistle.

The easiest and fastest way to avoid open ends is to cut the pipes at 45 degrees and then butt weld. I went a different route because I don’t like cutting at an angle (I’m always off by a degree or even two), so I joined the corners as shown in the picture below:

I welded with electrodes with a diameter of 2.5 mm for carbon steels with a current of 70 A (inverter apparatus).

The first step, naturally, was to weld the base platform:

Stage No. 2 - welded the sides - the height of the trunk is 15 cm due to the height of the door in my garage...

Stage No. 3 - internal frame. In this position, as in the photo, the trunk passed the first test - I stood in the middle (I weigh 80 kg) and jumped with all my heart - everything was holding together, nothing was bent. True, I didn’t wait until the seams cooled down, and as a result, the sole of the slippers slightly melted...

Stage No. 4 – welding the platform for the chandelier and fitting. In total, the overall dimensions of the trunk are 110 cm x 160 cm x 15 cm. The size of the platform for the chandelier is 20 cm by 110 cm. It is planned to install four headlights: on the sides there is a working light, and closer to the middle there is a high beam. The side lights will have the ability to rotate 90 degrees to illuminate the harsh night environment to the left and right of the car.

Stage No. 5 - welding the reinforcing mesh and painting (I used “primer-enamel” for rust, the toad choked me to spend money on Hammerite). According to the manufacturer's recommendation, I applied two layers (I didn't have enough patience for the third).

There is also a tricky point about welding the mesh - at first I tried to melt the mesh rod itself. Bad idea - it burns out instantly. Then I got the hang of it - I melted a professional pipe, next to the rod and slowly pushed a roll of metal onto the mesh rod - this worked much better.

Let's sum it up

So, we looked at what the all-wheel drive five-door Niva is. Among the positive aspects of the car it is worth emphasizing:

• Simplicity of design (accordingly, it can be repaired in most cases without the help of mechanics).
• Patency. Already in the basic configuration there is a locking and reduction gear.
• Spacious interior (compared to the short-wheelbase version).
• Soft suspension.

But this car also has disadvantages. Among them it is necessary to highlight:

• Weak motors.
• High fuel consumption.
• Body prone to corrosion.
• Poor sound insulation.
• Poor directional stability.

Who is this car suitable for? Niva is a good choice for those who need a simple and cheap all-wheel drive SUV for off-pavement driving. It is for such purposes that in most cases it is purchased. There is no point in buying a car and using it purely in the city. In summer it is hot, it is clumsy, and it eats a lot of fuel. For the city, it is better to choose something from the front-wheel drive VAZ family (for example, the “ten”, which will be cheaper to operate and more maneuverable in the city).

History of the machine

It all started back in 1970, when Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR Alexei Kosygin, as part of the program “blurring the line between city and countryside,” set the teams of VAZ, AZLK and Izhmash the task of creating a comfortable SUV for residents of rural areas.
The first experimental VAZ-E2121 saw the light of day in 1971. Moreover, his appearance was very far from what we have become accustomed to for forty years. In fact, it was a chassis with a simple tail, on which the concept of a new car was developed - the SUV did not have a frame, which at that time was considered an unheard-of design audacity. Initially, the car was planned to be equipped with a powerful diesel engine, final drives, rear torsion bar suspension and even a tire pressure regulation system, but later they decided to create a simpler version with a high degree of unification with the models already produced by AvtoVAZ, which was economically justified. This prototype allowed the design bureau under the leadership of Peter Prusov to significantly reduce the time needed to create the car.

The VAZ-2121 appeared in a form close to the serial one in 1972. The artist Valery Semushkin worked on the design of the new car. The car, according to the designer, was supposed to suit residents of both cities and villages.

In 1974, the car was put up for state tests and in the same year received its own name “Niva”, which was patented.

In addition to sales at home, Niva was actively promoted in foreign markets. Over forty years, more than 500 thousand SUVs were sent abroad. This unpretentious, but at the same time quite comfortable SUV has attracted buyers in more than 100 countries around the world. Importers actively re-equipped the car, making it into pickup trucks, convertibles, and styling it according to fashion. In addition, assembly of the model was established in Brazil, Greece, Canada, Panama, Chile, and Ecuador.

In 1978, the VAZ-2121 was awarded a gold medal and recognized as the best car of its class at the international exhibition in Brno. “Niva” has a lot of records.

So, in 1998, Niva climbed Mount Everest under its own power, to a height of 5200 meters, in the same year, being dropped by parachute, it ended up in the Arctic and reached the North Pole under its own power, and the next year climbed to the Himalayas to a height of 7260 meters. She also visited Fuji. The reliability of the car is also evidenced by the fact that the production car was able to operate without serious breakdowns for 15 years in Antarctica at the Bellingshausen station.

In 2001, the history of the VAZ-2121 as a Niva ended. The holder of the exclusive license for the Niva trademark was the GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture. But the history of the car itself continued and continues under the name LADA 4X4.