Technical characteristics and dimensions of NIVA 21213; 21214; 2131

Engine VAZ-21214

Engine VAZ-21213

The difference in the design of the engine, which influenced its technical characteristics, is the fuel supply system. Instead of a carburetor, the Lada 2131 Niva has a distributed injection system, which allows the engine to behave a little faster and react more quickly to fuel entering the cylinder. Recommended fuel is AI-95. The maximum speed that the car can reach is 135 km/h.

Lada 2131 1.8 Niva has an increased engine capacity - 1774, which significantly affects its speed and power. The piston stroke reaches 85mm, and the compression ratio is reduced to 8.4. At maximum speed, the engine will produce 82 hp and maximum torque - 139/3200 rpm.

VAZ-2131 technical characteristics

Weight and dimensions.

Niva 2131 is a restyling of the 2121 model. Mainly the car body has undergone changes. It became five-door to provide more comfortable entry for passengers. At the same time, the useful volume of the trunk has increased. All this led to a change in dimensions. The length of the car increased to 4240 mm, while the width remained the same - 1680 mm. Because of this, the wheelbase had to be increased. It is now wider than the width of the car to ensure stability when cornering.

Niva 2131 is all-wheel drive and was created specifically for off-road driving. Therefore, the ground clearance has been increased to 228 mm. This is necessary to overcome bumps and unevenness.

The Niva's trunk volume is now 420 liters with the seats folded down. The maximum useful volume is 780 liters. The total weight of the car is 1350 kilograms. In this case, the car can additionally transport up to 500 kg of cargo.

VAZ-2131 modifications

Photo trunk of VAZ-2131

Photo VAZ-2131 five-door

Overall dimensions of Niva

Introduction

Lada Niva is a well-deserved Soviet and Russian SUV, with an attractive price and simply amazing cross-country ability. USSR engineers managed to create an SUV that is still capable of giving a head start to most modern off-road vehicles.

The success of the Niva lies in its small size and weight and, of course, permanent all-wheel drive with low-range gears. All these advantages allow the car to feel confident on any road in any conditions.

In this article we will talk about the dimensions of the Niva car, its internal and external dimensions, capacities, etc. Several modifications of the Niva car were produced and they all have different data and sizes, which will be discussed in more detail below.

Features of the gas tank

The Chevrolet Niva gas tank model has the General Motors factory part number 212301101011000. Like other fuel tanks for middle-class cars and a similar price category, it is made of welded steel sheets.

Steel as a material for a gas tank has its pros and cons. Benefits include:

• sufficient strength;
• high maintainability with minor damage;
• safety for the driver and passengers of the car, as well as for others.

However, a steel gas tank also has its disadvantages. It was they who influenced the fact that many modern models began to be equipped with plastic tanks. The General Motors steel tank body has the following disadvantages:

1. If severely damaged, it cannot be repaired. A large dent, hole or split cannot be repaired, so you have to replace the part.
2. Any steel sooner or later oxidizes, which means rust forms inside the container. Its entry into the vehicle's fuel system is not permissible. Therefore, steel gas tanks must be periodically cleaned of rust, suspended matter and other foreign matter.

A special feature of the Chevrolet Niva gas tank is its shape. It is located at the bottom of the car and has a stamping in the body for the driveshaft channel, which divides the gas tank into 2 reservoirs with partial communication with each other. Due to this feature, the fuel tank has a non-consumable reserve of 5-6 liters, which cannot be drained or used for its intended purpose, since they do not enter the fuel supply line.

Attention. The dead supply of gasoline remaining in the Chevrolet Niva gas tank is an unpleasant, but not particularly annoying problem for the model

Features of tank refilling

A gas tank capacity of 58 liters does not mean that you cannot fill up more gasoline at the gas station. On the one hand, the Niva tank has a non-consumable supply of fuel, on the other hand, the user manual indicates the direct capacity of the gas tank without taking into account the capacity of other elements of the fuel system. For example, the fuel neck can hold several liters of gasoline, and the fuel supply line has a similar capacity.

Therefore, it is believed that the total volume of the Chevrolet Niva fuel tank together with fuel lines can reach 62-64 liters of gasoline. Filling with gasoline under the filler neck does not pose any danger to the vehicle, unlike filling with gas fuel. If the gas tank is filled to capacity, the fuel hose nozzle will automatically stop supplying fuel.

Is it possible to determine the remaining fuel in the tank?

The Niva's low fuel level indicator usually lights up when there are approximately 10-15 liters of fuel left in the gas tank. Such a large spread between the values ​​is due to several factors:

• The fuel level sensor (fuel meter) is not a calibrated device and cannot give accurate readings;
• due to the characteristics of the gas tank and the separation of the internal tanks, the measurement accuracy is impaired - the sensor is located in the right half of the tank, so it cannot measure the level of unconsumable gasoline reserves in the left half;
• The readings may be affected by the location of the vehicle on uneven surfaces;
• Also, the measurement of the fuel level may be slightly affected by the ambient temperature.

For these reasons, it is not possible to determine the exact level of gasoline remaining in the tank. The design features of the car and the insufficient accuracy of the fuel level sensor are the reason for the rather large scatter in the numbers.

After the low fuel level indicator light on the instrument panel lights up, it is quite possible to fill the car with 42-45 liters of gasoline.

Important! In case of overflow, the gas supply to the gas tank will be automatically switched off.

Appearance

The design of the car is completely identical to the three-door Niva. So, in front there are simple halogen headlights, on top - turn signals and side lights. In the center is a wide plastic radiator grille. Below is a metal bumper. There are also wide moldings on the sides. Some models have the inscription "2131".

What do owner reviews say about the VAZ-21310? The car body is not resistant to corrosion. Although the Niva does not rust as quickly as the UAZ, the metal still needs to be treated regularly. Thresholds are most susceptible to corrosion, and arches are less susceptible. The quality of the paintwork is also poor - reviews say.

"Lada Urban"

This modification is worth talking about separately. It was released in 2015. However, there is no need to talk about a full replacement of the model. This is most likely a restyling of the old Niva.

Externally, the car began to look nicer thanks to a larger plastic bumper and a modern radiator grille. The shape of the mirrors has changed. As standard, the car began to be equipped with alloy wheels. There are not many changes in the interior. The instrument panel now stands at “ten”, the door cards have changed. It must be said that the new five-door Niva received a good set of options. These include electric windows, heated seats and mirrors. And in more expensive versions there is air conditioning. But there is still no music, which is frustrating. In technical terms, changes are minimal. It still has the same fuel-injected 1.7-liter engine. The dynamic and performance characteristics are the same as those of the previous Niva.

Rosneft Premium

This oil is a fully synthetic product with high performance qualities. It consists of a synthetic base stock and the latest package of functional additives.

Having excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics, Rosneft Premium can be used in any climatic conditions.

Advantages:

• providing the engine with the maximum level of protection during operation;
• easy starting of the power unit in winter;
• providing savings due to low volatility.

You can also find products from this popular manufacturer on the market. If, when choosing which oil to pour into a Chevrolet Niva engine, the car owner decides to purchase this particular composition, then he can be sure that the liquid uses the newest and most effective additives that will preserve the power unit longer.

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.

Salon

As you know, the Niva was developed on the basis of the VAZ Classic. Therefore, it is not surprising that the interior here is from a Zhiguli.

The interior features a recognizable four-spoke steering wheel and a flat dash with a compact glove compartment on the passenger side. The seats in the car are soft, but even too soft. All adjustments are only mechanical. There is no air conditioning, heated mirrors and seats. In terms of equipment, the VAZ-21310 is a Spartan car. There's not even music here. Therefore, owners have to modify the interior themselves. Among other shortcomings, owners note poor sound insulation. Inside you can hear the sound of the engine and gearbox running. And on bumps you can hear how the suspension works. In winter, when the stove is turned on, a loud noise is created. This is the result of the operation of the stove motor. Moreover, it is so noisy already from the factory. If you replace the motor with a new one, you cannot get rid of the noise.

But it must be said that the five-door Niva has a spacious interior. For the most part this applies to the back row. Yes, this is, of course, not a limousine, but a tall passenger will be able to ride without discomfort. The back row has the same soft seats, no adjustments. There are no seat belts here either (the car began to be equipped with them only quite recently).

Body strength

The championship is shared between VAZ 2121 and Chevrolet. The base of the classic Niva is shorter, which increases strength. But the Chevrolet side members are stronger. To accurately answer the comparison question, special tests are required. Naturally, this is impossible for the owner, and it is not advisable.

The strength of the VAZ 2131 body is lower than that of its “brothers”. At one time there was an opinion that when driving over deep uneven surfaces, such a body may not withstand and even collapse. Today, this myth has been dispelled by operating practice, but you do not need to have special knowledge to understand that body elements with a long wheelbase are subject to a large load. And if it does not exceed the strength limit, then there is still little pleasure in it.

Photos of the salon

The next generation Lada Niva 2121 should receive a redesigned interior. It is expected that the Russian SUV will borrow many technologies from its colleague in the concern, Renault Duster. The interior will feature a new three-spoke steering wheel equipped with additional multimedia control keys. Instead of the Niva’s archaic dashboard, a new device will be installed with two informative analog “wells” for the speedometer and tachometer.

The developers claim improved quality of materials and sound insulation. Thus, the Niva received updated door cards, which allow more noise reduction to be placed inside. The ergonomics of the model will reach a new level - the center console will abandon the old-fashioned stove with “runners”, receiving a convenient air conditioning unit with three rotating handles.

Niva's finishing materials include soft plastic or non-staining fabric, which is used to upholster the updated chairs. The seats will change their profile, increasing lateral support and taking on an ergonomic shape. This will allow the driver to achieve a comfortable driving position. The Niva's seat backs will become thinner to provide more space for second-row passengers. Inserts made of decorative silver plastic are visible throughout the cabin, and on the central tunnel there is a gear selector lever next to the drive mode selection knob.

Luxury package: photo video 2022 2022

The car will be produced with several equipment options. The classic version lacks a number of options: air conditioning or sound system. These innovations are available for the advanced configuration of the Lada Niva Lux. This also includes a multimedia system with an information screen located on the center console (the same option is available for Renault Duster).

Below is an audio player, as well as a climate control unit. Leather is available as finishing materials for the Luxury version, which is used for the steering wheel and gearshift knob. Multi-stage heated front and rear seats are optional.

Modified options

Since it is not always possible to supply an engine of a certain foreign car, it is worth considering imported production options that require a little modification:

1. The first candidate will again be the French engine from Peugeot XUD 11 series. Since the power of this unit is higher than that of the previous model, some changes will need to be made to the design of the Niva - replacing the gearbox. An acceptable option is a gearbox from Fiat Polonez. In addition, a good solution would be to replace the front supports of the power plant fasteners, pan and exhaust system. It is also worth replacing the drive elements with similar parts from the Chevrolet Niva.
2. There are options from the Japanese concern Toyota - 3C and 3CT. You won't have to change the transmission, but you'll have to tinker with the fastenings. Another acceptable option with modifications is 2JZ. It will be necessary to install an automatic transmission and update almost all parts of the exhaust system and engine compartment, since the model is too powerful for the standard Niva design.
3. Engines from BMW models M42-M43. To install, you will have to use a few tricks and buy a few additional parts, but the final effect will please many car enthusiasts.

(1 rating, average 4 out of 5)

Patency

In terms of cross-country ability, I would like to give first place to the winner of multiple international competitions, tours and off-road races, Niva 2121. It showed excellent results on rocky terrain, bumpy roads, and viscous soil. The car remains passable even when hanging diagonally. The short wheelbase helps to overcome obstacles of varying complexity.

However, this issue also has its “BUT”. On a flat surface in viscous soil or on snowy roads, the Niva 2131 shows the best results due to its inertia. The weight of the car helps to overcome obstacles (sand, snow, sticky soil) that arise on horizontal surfaces. On bumps, ruts, potholes and other irregularities, the VAZ 2121 undeniably becomes a leader in cross-country ability.

Despite the fact that in technical terms the Chevrolet Niva is fundamentally no different from its predecessor, in practice it does not show the same results in cross-country ability. The reason for this is the longer wheelbase, lower bumpers, and the presence of hinged plastic and moldings. Again, one should take into account the low “psychological passability” that was mentioned above.

And also interesting: About the crunching sound in the suspension (CV joint). @ Niva 4×4

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