Installation of "urban" bumpers on a regular Lada 4x4 (VAZ 2121, 2131)

How the new Lada 4×4 Urban slows down

If you sharply press the brakes, it may seem that the Niva is about to fall forward. But these are little things that you quickly get used to. The brakes work well on dry surfaces. The pedal moves freely, and its travel is limited as needed. The braking system is controlled based on intuition. But when the roads are wet, the owner of the Lada 4×4 Urban is in for a disappointment. It's good that newer models have an ABS system. But in the configuration without it it will be difficult.

So, when the road surface is slippery, the Niva begins to brake not with four wheels, but with each axle separately. The left wheel is immediately blocked, after which all wheels are randomly blocked. In the basic configuration, when using the car during regular trips, this can still be tolerated, but what about when constantly driving on wet surfaces? The car suddenly begins to throw in different directions and at a dangerous moment can be thrown into the oncoming lane. The trajectory is controlled by the steering wheel and gas pedal. But it's dangerous. In general, I don’t even want to talk about security; it’s practically non-existent.

Self-locking differential

This is indeed an excellent option that really helps solve the question: how to increase the cross-country ability of the Niva. The vehicle's handling, as well as its maneuverability and stabilization, almost entirely depend on what type of differential the vehicle owner prefers. It is the differential that determines the main parameters of the transmission. The most efficient and productive is the screw-type self-locking differential. The main task of this part is to accurately distribute torque and transfer power from the engine to each wheel of an SUV.

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Why is it important? When a car makes a maneuver, the wheels move along a different path: the inner wheel travels a shorter distance than the outer one. If the connection is rigid and the angular speeds are equal, then the inner wheel will begin to slip, the tires will wear out faster, and controllability will decrease.

A self-locking differential allows you to intelligently distribute torque and synchronize wheel movement, maintaining vehicle stability. How to improve the Niva's cross-country ability in snow? Choose a composite differential design, which has three parts that ensure the accuracy of the original parameters, minimize losses due to friction and greatly extend the life of all transmission elements.

The self-locking differential provides:

• improved controllability and maneuverability of the car on any road surface;
• a noticeable increase in the cross-country ability of an SUV on difficult terrain;
• improved dynamics during acceleration.

Competitors of Lada Urban

Among all the closest competitors, Chevrolet Niva is noted. When it first began production, it was a modern car with an interesting appearance and good technical equipment. The power plants on these cars are similar, but in terms of ride comfort, the Chevrolet Niva outperforms the regular Niva 4x4. Advantages of the model:

• the spacious interior is suitable for everyday trips around the city or for long trips over long distances;
• the steering is more convenient and does not require constant control from the driver, which cannot be said about the Niva 4x4;
• The reliable and durable power unit copes with its tasks, although it is rather weak for a heavy SUV. In this regard, the regular Niva wins - due to its lighter weight, the engine behaves more vigorously.

The Chevrolet Niva is equipped with all-wheel drive and has a center differential lock, just like on a regular Niva 4x4. The interior is better adapted for everyday use, in contrast to the cramped and uncomfortable three-door Lada 4x4.

Suzuki Jimny 4x4

Classmate Urban on technical characteristics. The Suzuki Jimny has not changed in its equipment since the early 90s. It has not undergone any changes during this time, with the exception of an increase in the price tag. The features of this car include the following:

• the quality of technical equipment, but it no longer corresponds to the world level, which is why the car is irrelevant in the West;
• the power plant consumes less fuel with a working volume of 1.3 liters, according to its dynamic characteristics at 83 liters. With. almost similar to the Niva engine;
• a huge advantage is the presence of an automatic transmission; all versions are equipped with an original all-wheel drive design, which in many ways surpasses the Niva in technical characteristics;
• the car's suspension copes well with off-road conditions, a soft ride is not guaranteed, but ease and quality of movement are ensured;
• Suzuki parts and components are of very high quality - according to reviews from owners, the car practically does not break down during operation.

Among the shortcomings of this car, it is not the most successful functionality and practicality. For the average car enthusiast, the trip will not be comfortable.

Mitsubishi Pajero mini

Another interesting alternative to the domestic Niva. It attracts with its small size and low-power engine, but the interior cannot be called spacious. Today the car is out of production, but it is available in abundance on the secondary market. The price for a 2004-2005 copy is about 300-350 thousand rubles. For this money you can get:

• a full-fledged SUV with excellent off-road performance;
• high-quality and balanced suspension, equally comfortable both on rough terrain and on good road surfaces;
• The engine capacity is only 0.7 liters with a power of 64 hp. With. Significantly saves fuel, while allowing you to operate the car in mixed mode without any problems;
• this car can surprise even an experienced SUV owner with its cross-country ability on different types of soil;
• Comfort of operation, quality and practicality of the technical part make use pleasant and convenient.

Even a weak engine will not ruin the experience. In terms of dynamic characteristics, it is not inferior to the Niva Urban’s 1.7-liter power plant, and also saves up to 5 liters of gasoline per 100 km. The power of the power unit will be quite enough to cope with broken Russian roads. For rural areas, it is an ideal alternative to the domestic automobile industry.

The Lada 4x4 Urban has one undeniable advantage - its price. Many motorists will prefer a used Pajero mini or Suzuki to the new Niva. Everyone chooses for themselves: to buy a foreign car on the secondary market or a new Urban with a warranty from the showroom. There will be a buyer for both options, so competition is a conditional element. Many cars of approximately the same class have a number of important advantages and many similar features. Buyers of such cars generally prefer new copies, and for this money the most affordable option is the Niva Urban.

Do-it-yourself Niva Urban tuning: engine, interior, suspension

These days, there are many options for increasing the power of the power unit. Each of them differs not only in the time spent, but also in the financial investment. Let's talk in more detail about each method.

Increase in working volume

In fact, this is the simplest and most logical method that many drivers use. To implement this, you can use one of two methods:

cylinder diameter boring; replacing one crankshaft with another with a larger stroke.

After performing these operations, the working volume of the power unit and its rated power will increase. It is worth noting that all this will require a large investment of time and effort. After all, sharpening cylinders is not an easy task; you cannot do it without special equipment.

Increase compression ratio

This method is suitable for novice drivers. The fact is that to implement it you just need to reduce the combustion chamber. This is done by milling the bottom of the cylinder head.

Of course, if you do not have sufficient experience, you can install other pistons with a more convex top surface. The main disadvantage of this method is the need to switch to another gasoline with a high octane number.

Interior of the car "Lada Urban 4x4"

The photo of the interior clearly demonstrates all the changes that were made in the restyled version of the car. It is worth noting that this particular part of the car will delight you with numerous new products. Here car enthusiasts will find many interesting and useful functions.

A modern lighting unit was installed on the ceiling, and standard rubber carpets were added to the trunk and interior. The new seats are made from high-quality, easy-to-clean upholstery, with colored stitching around the perimeter. In the Lada Urban 4x4 car (see photo of the interior below), unlike the ascetic Niva, air conditioning finally appeared, and the external mirrors received not only the ability to be electronically adjusted, but also heated. Innovations also include a more modern steering wheel, electric windows, a standard radio and better sound insulation than its predecessor.

The front panel and dashboard look old-fashioned, even the “instrument panel” borrowed from the VAZ-2115 does not help. Ventilation and heating can be controlled using archaic sliders. The plastic is cheap and hard, there are a lot of creaks and crickets, and the ignition switch is located on the left, like in the post-war Moskvich.

Lada 4×4 Urban - configurations and prices

If we talk not about the Lada as a whole, but about a Russian SUV worth only 500 thousand rubles, then the car is very attractive and has unique features and advantages. Prices and options are shown in the table below.

Firstly, it will pass any difficult road, you can buy it very inexpensively and it does not age by leaps and bounds, because the classics do not age.

The new Niva is available in seven colors, including a metallic shade.

Just don’t think that this is the car you need to drive every day, say, for shopping. This model is comparable to all-terrain vehicles. You don’t need to ride it, it won’t work. But please drive. Rest assured that you will have a lot of fun.

Passability, controllability and safety

It is impossible to say that these are safe cars. The cars didn't even get headrests for rear passengers. What can we say about various kinds of modern systems, a wide range of airbags and electronic assistants. All this is not in cars.

Crash tests are also unimpressive. Getting into an accident with such a car is scary, even at a relatively low speed. Despite the robust body, the driver and passengers usually suffer serious injuries.

The handling of the Niva 2121 and the Niva Urban is almost identical. The usual version of the Russian SUV is more rigid and does not respond well to active steering wheel operation. Still, Niva Urban is conditionally more urban. But this is achieved to a greater extent due to a different steering wheel setting. The suspension is not pleasantly soft when driving over uneven surfaces. But the Niva Urban, like the Niva 4x4, is designed for off-road use.

It is in such conditions that cars show their best side. There is no point in making comparisons in this component. Although the 2121 certainly feels a little more confident due to the simple bumpers at the front and rear. Urban's modified appearance did not greatly affect the cross-country ability, but touching such a bumper would be more offensive than in the case of a classic compact SUV.

Geometry improvement work

Due to the low engine efficiency and low wear resistance, mechanical tuning of the Niva 4x4 engine is almost mandatory. Such work is called work to change the geometry of the power plant. You should start modifying the power plant by upgrading the carburetor. We do the following:

1. We change jets with an indicator of 1 kam to a jet with an indicator of 2 kam;
2. Renewing the accelerator pump nozzle.

If there is dirt or carbon deposits in the carburetor, we clean it manually. To do this we need a rag, gasoline and physical strength. If the dirt is very stubborn, a high-pressure cleaner or other device designed for washing the car will help. You can also use special “baths” to remove dried dirt from parts. In this way, the fuel supply to the gas distribution mechanism can be significantly improved.

If you are the owner of an injection Niva, then independently modifying the injector is unacceptable. Only a professional with knowledge of software can perform such tuning of the Niva engine.

Exterior

If there is anywhere to look for differences between the Niva 2121 and Niva Urban, it is in the appearance of domestic crossovers.

If we talk about dimensions, then 2121 can offer the following parameters:

• length 3720 mm;
• height 1640 mm;
• width 1680 mm;
• wheelbase 2200 mm;
• ground clearance 220 mm.

The external resemblance of Urban to the classic three-door Niva is obvious. Everyone can easily recognize this car in the model. At the same time, Steve Mattin, who worked on the Urban project, managed to make a small breakthrough. Even the usual square shapes were made more modern. This was achieved thanks to integrated bumpers at the front and rear, an original radiator grille, large exterior mirrors, black door handles, alloy wheels and curved windshield wipers.

AvtoVAZ’s desire to make the Niva a city car, calling it Urban, was reflected in the dimensions. As a result, the numbers are as follows:

• length 3640 mm;
• height 1640 mm;
• width 1680 mm;
• wheelbase 2200 mm;
• ground clearance 220 mm.

The main ways to help increase strength indicators

The most effective and common are:

• The geometry of components changes due to the replacement of factory-installed engine parts
• The so-called chip tuning, the electronic control unit is reflashed
• Turbocharging is installed

All of the above methods are associated with significant financial investments, and help the engine become more dynamic, while increasing its power.

Let's look at all the methods in more detail

Interior of Lada Urban

There are minimal updates inside the car. The lack of significant changes is explained by the desire of engineers to prevent an increase in price, but, as practice has shown, this is not the case in reality.

The salon can be characterized by the following changes:

1. A new steering wheel has been installed.
2. The material of the seat upholstery has changed. Fabric base with individual design. There is slight lateral support - comfortable conditions are provided not only for the driver, but also for passengers.
3. The back row of seats remained almost unchanged. This is a solid sofa designed for three passengers. Can be folded, thereby increasing the volume of the luggage compartment. Folding it to create a flat floor will not work, but if you need to maximize the usable space, you can completely remove the rear seats.
4. Between the front seats there is a tunnel where the transfer case and gearbox shift lever and the parking brake handle are located. Plastic cup holders also appeared.
5. The standard radio is not much different from those that were installed before. Structurally simple with minimal indication.

The interior design is simple, cheap plastic is used. The instrument panel has the usual angular shape, and the overall build quality is not at a high level.

Separately, it is worth noting the operation of heated front seats (not in all trim levels) and air conditioning. In the first case, it is too much heating, which brings rather discomfort, and in the second, it is the ineffectiveness of the air conditioner, which is not surprising given the frankly weak engine. Another drawback is that the engineers never achieved full opening of the windows.

How to install bumpers on a Lada 4×4 Urban at the factory

You will need to buy a body kit or in parts. Part numbers:

• front bumper 21214-2803010-01;
• rear bumper 21214-2804010-01;
• decorative radiator grille 21218-8401014-00.

When installing an Urban radiator grille, some holes may not line up. In this case, we make new holes on each side of the headlight closer to the fender.

Modifications for installing the front bumper from Urban:

1. cut down the guide pipes in the place where the bolts pass;
2. make holes in the wings for the side mounting of the bumper;
3. remove the chamfer so that the gaps between the bumper and the body are within tolerance (3±1.5 mm).

Which option do you like best? Is it worth replacing the standard Lada 4×4 bumpers with new ones from Urban? Let us remind you that if you want to make your Lada 4×4 more modern, then try installing new-style sidelights, a stylish steering wheel, an instrument panel from a VAZ 2110, or upholstering the interior with vinyl film.

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Lada 4×4 3D Niva 96 › Logbook › installation of urban radiator trim on Niva 21213

Hi all!
Continuing to do the hoo-yo, I bought the Urban radiator grille trim this time for only 900 rubles, my toad almost uprooted my ribs, trying to jump out of my chest with joy.

The plastic is quite good, flexible and thick

this time in the auto-plastic store they sold me, complete with the grille, for 150 rubles the mounting brackets for this miracle grille, so that all the points were involved.

after all, according to the manufacturer’s idea, the grille is attached at 10 points,

of which there are only two in the body of the old Niva, four more have to be drilled from the outside of the headlights (two on each side), and on the inside of the headlights, the spaces for screws in the body remain unused. On the last Niva (www.drive2.ru/l/480109999679341113/) I did without these brackets, since I drilled two holes on the outside of the headlights. It was scary to make four “holes” in this car, and these simple brackets came in handy here. I screwed them into the standard places on the inside of the headlights.

and to them is the grill itself. At the middle lower point between the grille and the body, it is necessary to install a spacer approximately 10 mm thick.

I didn’t attach it to the outside of the headlights, so the grille fit there quite tightly. And voila - a light anti-aging facelift is done

In my opinion it became more beautiful than it was.

All that remains is to install new mirrors from the EM with electric drive and heating, and “blind” headlights. But this is all only after installing the “Hot Stove” and steering knuckles with double rows from IVEKO.

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Interior and luggage compartment

Now it’s worth looking inside to understand what the difference is between the Niva 2121 and Niva Urban SUVs, and whether there is any at all.

Inside the classic Niva, everything is outrageously simple. But since we are talking about a utilitarian car that is a workhorse and a tool for overcoming bad roads, buyers pay little attention to the interior.

The interior is dominated by cheap materials and extremely hard plastic. To the surprise of many, the chairs are enclosed in a fabric that is pleasant to the touch. The assembly is far from ideal, since there are gaps and cracks everywhere. This is definitely an interior that does not belong to 21st century cars.

A kit from Samara 2nd generation is used as a dashboard. The information content is quite good. The center console offers a minimum of buttons and controls. But even with such space, the engineers managed to make a serious mistake. For some reason they decided that it was better to place the ignition switch on the left, and not on the right, of the steering column. And they put an emergency button in the usual place of the lock. Brilliant, needless to say.

The front seats are not impressive in terms of ergonomics, but the level of comfort is not bad. There is no possibility to adjust the steering wheel. The rear sofa itself is uncomfortable, there is no legroom, plus getting to it is problematic. There are also no rear headrests.

There is no significant difference in terms of interior decoration between Niva and Niva Urban. As before, the design is outdated, the dashboard is from the second Samara. But the steering wheel was made smaller in diameter, and the rim increased in thickness. The center console is designed in a minimalist style. On the tunnel near the gearbox there was a transfer case lever for downshifts, as well as a panel with the help of which the windows are controlled and the mirrors are adjusted.

Urban was equipped with front seats from the same 2nd generation Samara. There is no need to talk about any lateral support here. But the profile has become better, and the filler has been made more dense.

Urban's back seat remained cramped and uncomfortable. No one thought to install headrests, which has a negative impact. The finishing materials are cheap, the plastic is hard. Even here they did not change the position of the ignition switch. But there were power window control buttons.

To summarize, we can say that AvtoVAZ did not contribute anything significant or useful in terms of interior design to Urban. The car was poorly assembled and uncomfortable, and remains that way. And this is the main mistake of the manufacturer. Calling the car Urban and positioning it as a city car, it was worth adding a lot more comfort to the interior, installing good seats, and thinking about the rear sofa. There are minor changes against the background of 2121, but they do not make Urban better at all. It's all very sad.

Separately, it is worth dwelling on the issues of luggage compartment. The three-door Niva 2121 has a luggage compartment volume of 265 liters when traveling. If you fold the rear row, the volume increases to 585 liters.

As you might have guessed, there are no changes to the Urban version. These are the same 265 and 585 liters.

And if you look at the five-door modifications, you won’t be able to see the difference here either. Urban, like Niva 2131, has 420 liters in normal condition, or 780 liters with the seats folded.

Set of materials and tools

Before straightening the bumper, it is recommended to assemble the necessary set of tools and materials. Without them, it is simply impossible to align the element. Since every car owner wants to achieve a high level of quality, it is impossible to do without preliminary preparation. Dents can be repaired on plastic bumpers. They can be deformed in the required and controlled direction. And here it is not at all necessary to use expensive and complex equipment. A standard garage bumper straightening kit includes several of the most important components:

• Hair dryer. Only in the rarest cases, when the bumper is very thin, can you get by with a household hair dryer. But it is still recommended to find a construction model of sufficiently high power. This tool will be useful for heating, which will allow you to subsequently correct the broken geometry of the body element of your car. Powerful construction hair dryers can effectively heat even thick plastic, thereby giving the plastic product the required shape;
• Boiling water. Very hot water is used for the same purposes as the previously discussed construction hair dryer. In some cases, boiling water can replace power tools. Water with a temperature close to 100 degrees Celsius has a more gentle effect on plastic elements, and therefore it is often used as an alternative to a hair dryer. Boiling water should be prepared directly at the site of restoration work. It will be most convenient to use an electric kettle so that you don’t have to wait long for a new portion of boiling water;
• Screwdrivers. Take a set of screwdrivers of different sizes. You can replace them with other similar tools that have blunt ends. Here everything depends on the arsenal of tools you have;
• Gloves. Since the work will have to be done using boiling water and very hot air, which is created by a construction hair dryer, your hands must be protected. To do this, you can use construction or household gloves. The main thing is that they can prevent accidental burns;
• Magnet. Because a car bumper often includes metal components, a powerful magnet may be required to pull out the warped parts.

Body upgrade

There are many ways to improve the body, and the driver himself chooses the direction of tuning work to give unique qualities to his car.

Headlights and fog lights

The Niva's standard optics quickly fail and require replacement. But such a need can be considered as an opportunity to improve the appearance of the car. It is recommended to install similar lighting devices of higher quality from other manufacturers.

Installing xenon, lens or diode optics radically changes the appearance. Fog lights will organically complement the image of the car and increase the safety of the vehicle.

Moldings

Such elements are installed mainly to protect the body from various contaminants, damage and to evenly distribute the load during impacts. Properly selected moldings can give the car a more presentable appearance.

When tuning, different types of structures are used, which differ not only in the material of manufacture, but also in their functions.

Main types:

• Overhead. The most popular option, installed on the body frame, doors and fenders. Made from rubber, plastic and chrome steel. Thanks to the elasticity of the part, it is possible to increase the rigidity of the body, thereby increasing the maneuverability of the vehicle.
• Hidden. Covers the gaps between the glass and the body, preventing dust and moisture from entering.
• Threshold covers. Moldings protect elements from mechanical damage and give a stylish look to the car.

Radiator grille

There are many ways to make your car more original. But the first thing that attracts attention in the car is the radiator grille. The choice of material, color and shape depends on the purpose pursued during tuning.

Grilles made of carbon look attractive and stylish. A piece made of aluminum or stainless steel will add originality to the car. Considering the cost of the material, many use fiberglass to make this element.

Particular attention should be paid to the shape of the updated radiator grille. It should smoothly continue the outline of the car, harmoniously fitting into the design. This helps improve aerodynamic properties by directing the air flow over the hood.

Exterior of the new SUV

As already said, despite the transition of the model from one brand to another, the “new” Lada Niva did not receive any special external changes. Nevertheless, in order to distinguish the new product from the Shnivy, the designers finalized certain details, modifying them. At the front, the new Lada Niva is distinguished by a new radiator grille, with two horizontal lines of black plastic and now the Lada company logo. Following the grille, changes were made to the front optics. Previously, it was smooth, but now there are bends in the lower part, but this is achieved due to the lining on the front bumper.

To give a modern look to the optics, in some configurations the background can be black. The optics of the Lada Niva are based on lenses and halogen lamps. It would seem that there is nothing new, but the engineers simply decided to maintain reliability, because when driving off-road, the main thing is reliability, and not the pursuit of modern technologies.

Another part of the Lada Niva front that has undergone modernization is the bumper. As before, depending on the configuration, the front bumper can be solid or more modern. Most modifications will still have a modernized version of the bumper, with an additional radiator grille in the center, a pair of round foglights on the sides and plastic engine protection in the center.

Otherwise, the front part remains the same. Recognizable hood and identical windshield. The hood of the SUV, as before, has a raised central part and smooth cuts on the sides. The windshield can be either simple or heated along the entire perimeter. Changes to the front end are spotty and you shouldn’t expect any special design improvements.

From the side, the new Lada Niva SUV has remained virtually unchanged, with the exception of the absence of model markings on the front door, as was the case in the Chevroler Niva. Otherwise there are no improvements. The designers left plastic on the lower part (in regular versions it will be painted in body color, in Off-Road configuration it will be black).

The side mirrors of the Lada Niva were left in the same place, with the same functionality. The standard set includes an electric adjustment drive. Advanced modifications received LED turn signals and heating. Body colors of the Lada Niva are available in 9 shades:

• bright red;
• grey-blue-green;
• silver gray;
• grey-green;
• dark grey;
• black;
• light silver;
• dark purple;
• white.

For the Off-Road configuration, a camouflage body color is also available. For a metallic shade, the buyer will need to pay an additional 6,000 rubles, but the result is significantly different from the usual color. The basis for the new Lada Niva, according to the standard, will be 15″ steel wheels. The remaining modifications were equipped with 15″ alloy wheels. Looking ahead, many users have already noted that, unlike steel wheels, alloy wheels are incorrectly balanced at the factory. Instead of internal balancers, which are installed on the inside of the disk, the standard weights are ordinary, installed on the outside of the disk. After a couple of hundred kilometers, such weights simply fly off.

There are no changes at the rear of the new Lada Niva. The designers still left a gate for the luggage compartment. The top of the glass can be decorated with a spoiler with an LED stop repeater and, of course, a full-fledged spare wheel on the tailgate. In terms of details, it is worth noting the appearance of the Niva nameplate on the right side of the trunk door, and depending on the configuration, there may be a protective cover on the spare wheel.

At first glance, the rear bumper does not stand out with any special details, but if you look closely, a rear view camera and foglights are located on it. Accordingly, the cabin has a display for displaying images from the camera. One more question remains, whether Lada engineers have cured the problem of the Chevrolet Niva regarding the fastening of the spare wheel to the body. As practice has shown, over time, rust appeared from under the fasteners, and there was a possibility of through-rot of the body. The reason for this was poor-quality steel and fasteners of the spare tire holder and trunk door.

The last detail of the Lada Niva’s exterior is the roof. There is no particular variety here, everything is strict and without frills. You shouldn’t expect any sunroof, much less a panoramic roof, just a solid roof, without stiffeners, with a pair of roof rails on the sides for attaching an additional trunk. The radio antenna is still a whip antenna and is located at the front of the roof, just above the windshield. In sum, we can say that the design of the “prodigal son” of the Lada Niva has remained virtually unchanged, and some details added a little novelty to the SUV.

Lada 4×4 3D › Logbook › Installing an Urban grille or urbanizing a Niva)

I continue to give myself gifts for the past birthday. This time I bought myself an Urban grille. Well, not exactly the same, but because the old one broke when installing new headlights (Okay, now the installation procedure. We will need: - Grille with additional fastening plates - Screwdriver - Reduced d3 mm. - Round file - Self-tapping screws 4*19 with a wide head 4 pcs. - Bolt M5*25mm. 2 pcs. and 30 minutes of free time. Let's get started! I ordered the grille here. The seller is trusted, I have already made several orders from him. Includes a new HUGE pelvis badge and mounting plates (although without them, with a little tinkering, you can get by.) Price - 1620 rubles + 1034 rubles (!) shipping by TC "Fucking Business Lines". By the way, for shipping they were packed in a half-cube wooden box... Let's compare the old and new grilles:

The new one is made of thicker and, accordingly, durable plastic. However, the plastic itself is softer and easier to process (and scratch). It was produced by Kamplast-T LLC in Tolyatti. By the way, the office has existed since 2002.

There is a mark indicating that the quality control department has passed, but this did not help the grille itself; out of 10 mounting holes, only 1 on the grille and 2 on the fasteners matched). Although, in fairness, it should be noted that it is also impossible to install factory (conveyor) grilles bolt-to-bolt, everything needs to be finished off! The first step is to install the mounting plates.

They even have a hole for a temperature sensor! The only thing is that the mounting holes are drilled narrowly, you will have to modify them with a file.

Let's start modifying the plastic. The hole for the central upper bolt must be moved as high as possible. I just picked it out with an awl and sharpened it with a file (I told you, it’s easy to process!)

We install the grate. Secure with bolts in the center. By the way! The central lower bolt must be installed through the bushing, since there is a cutout at the bottom of the grille, and in the center the plastic does not rest against the body. I just didn’t tighten the bolt, there’s no bushing yet. Now we see that none of the side holes coincide with the holes in the mounting plate. Immediately drill the mounting plates in place with a d3 drill and finally fasten the grille with self-tapping screws.

On the outside of the headlights, on each side, two new holes for fasteners were made in the grille. Self-tapping screw into the body... But on two central and 4 central-side attachment points, the grille holds like a glove! There are no gaps anywhere, so I decided not to make any extra holes in the body. Let's step back and admire the result!

Well what can I say? I like this! The Niva has acquired a more aggressive look. In my opinion, it's worth the money.

PS: Well, where would we be without the MOST IMPORTANT MECHANIC? )))

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Niva 4x4 instrument panel diagrams

1 – plug connector block with conventional numbering of plugs; 2 – tachometer; 3 – voltage stabilizer; 4 – instrument cluster lighting lamp; 5 – coolant temperature indicator; 6 – fuel level indicator; 7 – resistor 470 Ohm, 0.25 W; 8 – resistor 36 Ohm, 5 W; 9 – warning lamp of the toxicity reduction system;

10 – control lamp for heated rear window; 11 – fog light indicator lamp; 12 – control lamp for high beam headlights; 13 – indicator lamp for external lighting; 14 – indicator lamp for direction indicators; 15 – voltmeter; 16 – brake fluid level warning lamp; 17 – diode IN4002;

1 – tachometer; 2 – voltage stabilizer; 3 – instrument cluster lighting lamp; 4 – coolant temperature indicator; 5 – fuel level indicator; 6 – warning lamp of the toxicity reduction system; 7 – indicator lamp for heated rear window; 8 – fog light indicator lamp;

9 – control lamp for high beam headlights; 10 – indicator lamp for external lighting; 11 – indicator lamp for direction indicators; 12 – voltmeter; 13 – brake fluid level warning lamp; 14 – oil pressure warning lamp; 15 – differential lock warning lamp; 16 – fuel reserve warning lamp;

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Designation of indicators on the Niva tidy

The diagram of the VAZ 21213 instrument cluster is shown above, the designation of the control panel elements is as follows:

1. Coolant temperature controller, which also informs the driver about the engine temperature. If the sensor needle rises above the optimal value (enters the red zone), you must stop and turn off the engine to prevent it from overheating. Before further operation of the car, it is necessary to determine the causes of overheating of the internal combustion engine.
2. A tachometer that tells the driver at what speed the crankshaft is moving. If the number of revolutions exceeds the permissible value and the arrow moves into the red zone, this may negatively affect the functionality of the engine as a whole.
3. Left turn signal activation indicators, turns on only when the steering column switch is switched.
4. Right turn signal.
5. Speedometer, thanks to which the driver can know at what speed his Niva 21213 injector is traveling.
6. Fuel level controller in the tank.
7. A symbol that lights up when there is insufficient gasoline in the tank. If this lamp lights up, then there are less than 6 liters of fuel left in the tank.
8. Dimensional lighting.
9. The Niva instrument panel is also equipped with a brake emergency light. It may appear when the volume of fluid in the hydraulic drive reservoir has dropped below the permissible level. Operation of a car with such a problem is not allowed until it is eliminated.
10. Distant lighting.
11. Key for resetting daily mileage readings. To reset the values, the button must be pressed for five seconds, while the car must stand still.
12. Mileage traveled by the car. The total mileage is indicated at the top, and the daily mileage at the bottom.
13. An indicator indicating the need for engine diagnostics. When the ignition is turned on, this indicator always lights up; it should go out after the engine starts. If the lamp continues to burn, this indicates that not everything is in order with the engine.
14. Emergency light signaling.
15. Clock, outside temperature.
16. Battery charge icon.
17. The handbrake activation symbol should always light up in red.
18. A light indicating a lack of engine fluid level always appears when the ignition is turned on, and after starting the engine it should go out. If the light remains on, this indicates that oil needs to be added to the engine.
19. Reserve indicator (video author - Andrey Vlasov).

Specifications

The modern version of the Niva, despite the body kits, still remains a compact off-road vehicle with a monocoque body. The dimensions of the car have remained virtually unchanged. The length is 3 m 74 cm, the height is only 1 m 64 cm, and the width is 1 m 68 cm. Despite the understatement, the ground clearance is still an indicator of cross-country ability and is 220 mm. The dimensions do not differ from those of the first VAZ 2121. Separately, it is worth mentioning the long-wheelbase Niva with five doors - it does not differ from the three-door version in height and width, but is 50 mm longer in length. The ground clearance also remained unchanged.

Engine and transmission

Electronic fuel injection technology began to be used at AvtoVAZ only in the late nineties, becoming real progress. The engine of the VAZ 2121 and all subsequent modifications with a displacement of 1.7 liters originates from the VAZ 2106 engine with a displacement of 1.3 liters. The Urban version is equipped with a derated power plant with a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 90 hp. With. It is placed on the subframe along with a new steering rack. According to the engineers, this solution should breathe new life into the Niva. The power supply and ignition systems also underwent changes, which made it possible to increase the volume of the combustion chamber, but fuel consumption decreased slightly. Otherwise, this is the same power plant developed in the 70s, although deeply modernized.

The new Niva uses a five-speed manual transmission. The transfer gearbox remains the same two-speed with the ability to lock the center differential. This transmission is also used on the 5-door version of the Lada Niva Urban. As on the first models, permanent all-wheel drive is used here; the speed and dynamic characteristics leave much to be desired. VAZ 21214 and VAZ 2131 can accelerate to a maximum of 140 km/h.

Fuel consumption does not change depending on the engine upgrade; at the moment it is 10 liters on the highway, 14 liters in the city and about 12 liters in mixed mode.

Chassis

High ground clearance coupled with all-wheel drive has always been an advantage of the VAZ SUV. Ground clearance is ensured by the use of an independent front suspension with transverse wishbones and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, a dependent suspension is installed on transverse and trailing arms. The 5-door version uses an identical suspension system. In addition to the airbag, the car is equipped with a diagonal brake system, complemented by an anti-lock braking system. Ease of control is provided by the power steering wheel.

Content

When looking for a cross-country vehicle that can be tuned, you should pay attention to the Niva Urban. This model is not significantly different from the regular version of the Niva; the automaker has made minor improvements.

Today, tuning of the Niva Urban 4x4 , since this car is a good base: a small base, high ground clearance, large wheels and much more.

Let's take a closer look at all the features of tuning this car.

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What kind of work can be done to the exterior?

Many people, when planning tuning an SUV, consider changing the exterior. Today there are simply a huge number of different projects on the Internet. An example is the following points:

We will pay special attention to the selection and installation of new wheels:

As a rule, it takes a relatively short amount of time to change the exterior. Note that when creating a car intended for serious off-road use, a variety of additional accessories are installed.

Installing additional accessories

There are quite a large number of different additional accessories that can increase the vehicle's cross-country ability and improve traffic safety. Let's take an example:

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Sidebar: Important: Additional accessories can significantly increase the cross-country ability of an SUV, as well as make the trip more comfortable.

How to improve the motor?

If you are considering serious improvements to your car, you should pay attention to upgrading the engine. Most often, power is increased as follows:

More radical methods would be to modernize the design of the engine itself. An example is the following work:

It is quite difficult to modernize an engine on your own, since you need to understand the design of the internal combustion engine and have the required set of tools.

Experts' opinion

Dmitriy. Considering the Niva Urban, we immediately note that the car is not much different from its predecessor. Therefore, a lot of modifications will have to be made. First, I recommend paying attention to the main power units, and only then installing additional accessories as needed.

Vitaly. If many Urban people make a cross-country SUV, then I decided to make a sports car out of it. I lowered the suspension, installed a new body kit, removed everything unnecessary - it turned out very attractive. However, the Niva is not suitable for the track, and the car is only suitable for a temporary trip.

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Maksim. First, I improved the technical part: the engine, new consumables, changed the suspension, and so on. The next step was to improve the exterior and install special accessories. The biggest concern was the interior tuning. The result is a cross-country vehicle with a comfortable interior and good traction.

Vitya. Urban arrived in relatively good condition. However, quite a lot of modifications had to be made. An example is that the standard motor has relatively low power. With its modification, the power can be increased by about 40%. However, it is quite difficult to improve the reliability of the design.

Results

The domestic automaker has released an Urban version, which is not significantly different from the regular one. In order for the car to have high cross-country ability, the suspension, chassis and engine compartment devices are being improved. Serious investments are required when preparing a vehicle for off-road use.

If we consider the modernization of an internal combustion engine, we note that the work can cost a significant amount.

That is why many are considering replacing the standard engine with another, more powerful and reliable one.

It is worth considering that an increase in engine power causes an increase in the load placed on other systems, for example, cooling. Therefore, when increasing power, attention is paid to improving other systems.

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Motors, gearboxes and their capabilities

When it comes to comparing two cars, one of the key criteria is technical characteristics. In particular, potential buyers are interested in what engines and gearboxes can be obtained, and what their tandem will be capable of. In the case of Niva 2121 and Niva Urban, I want to know what is better in this component. Let's try to find the difference.

Under the hood of Niva 2121

The classic Niva or Lada 4x4 is offered with only one uncontested 1.7-liter engine. This is an inline four with 8 valves. The engine complies with Euro 4 environmental standards and runs on AI-95 gasoline. The engine produces a modest 83 horsepower, and the torque here is 128 Nm. You won't be able to select a gearbox either. Only a standard 5-speed manual is available.

There is no talk of any high-speed driving here, and the potential buyer understands this very well. But those who are not yet familiar with the Niva’s capabilities in detail may be very disappointed. It takes forever to accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour. Namely 19 seconds. At the same time, the maximum speed does not exceed 137 kilometers per hour.

Engine in Niva Urban

The Niva Urban is equipped with exactly the same engine. It is unclear whether it has undergone revision or not. But the characteristics declared by the manufacturer turned out to be slightly better.

Although car owners themselves say that there is no such noticeable difference in dynamics and efficiency. Therefore, again, no significant differences between the cars could be found.

General information

It’s worth starting with general information, which will reveal some details and differences between the two cars, and will also help you take the first step in choosing between Niva or Niva Urban.

In this case, the emphasis will be on the most popular three-door modification, but we will also talk a little about the four-door versions. The thing is that modifications with 4 side doors have not received proper distribution, they are much less popular, and therefore AvtoVAZ has noticeably limited the number of copies produced, concentrating its main effort on three-door ones.

The iconic Niva or VAZ 2121 appeared back in Soviet times. It was launched into assembly line production back in 1977 for many. Since 2006, the marketing policy was changed, as a result of which the car changed its name to Lada 4x4. The essence hasn’t changed much because of this, because both names are correct and relevant.

The model has been in serial production for over 50 years. Over such a long period, the car has gone through many modernizations, but the initial concept has remained the same. This is the most inexpensive and utilitarian car that has become a real legend.

Lada 4×4 Urban debuted at the Moscow Motor Show in the summer of 2014. This is the urban version of the worldwide, let's not be afraid of this word, SUV VAZ 2121. Urban is offered in 3 and 5-door versions, like the classic Niva. The model is produced at the AvtoVAZ subsidiary VIS Auto. Serial production started in October of the same year when the presentation took place. Only from February 2021 Urban is available in a five-door body, that is, with 4 side doors.

Like the classic Niva, the Urbana uses all-wheel drive with a center differential. To ensure decent off-road performance, they installed a transfer case with a reduction gear, as well as a forced differential locking system.

Urban has a monocoque body. The wheels are mounted using an independent spring suspension with wishbones and hydraulic shock absorbers. This is how the front part of the suspension is designed. At the rear there is a spring-lever dependent design and hydraulic shock absorbers. The brake and steering systems are similar to the classic VAZ 2121.

What's the result?

Let’s say it as it is: if a car with such a number of modifications and options had come out, even in the early 90s, it would have been a compact analogue of some Mitsubishi Pajero of that time - no less! However, in modern conditions of a metropolis, living with a Lada 4x4 Urban is not easy. If the general driving parameters of the car do not cause any special problems even today, then the operational and driving details, which accumulated in a whole car, became tiresome in three weeks.

“Niva”, as before, keeps the driver on his toes every minute. Firstly, this is, of course, the non-stop hum and whistle of everything around, which over time you don’t even get used to, but simply come to terms with it. Secondly, the engine gets hot in traffic jams, which is why the temperature sensor is constantly monitored. One of the wheels is poisoning, so you have to pump it up every two days. The stove has only two modes - either you fry or you freeze, and we were unable to get used to controlling the microclimate system to get something in between. The heated rear window no longer works. Due to the very small angle of rotation of the wheels, the Niva cannot make a turn even on a three-lane road, not to mention maneuvers in crowded yards. Plus all the ergonomic features from forty years ago.

If I were the real owner of this car, at the nearest VAZ service center they would probably have cursed me, given that not a single breakdown has occurred with the car in 10 thousand km. We would simply eliminate and improve everything that is simply unfinished and overlooked in the new Niva, even if we have to do this at our own expense.

Hence the conclusion. For a resident of a modern metropolis, “Niva” is a kind of toy. Clearly not the only car in the family that acts exclusively as a tuning project for serious off-road adventures - hunting, fishing or even participating in trophy raids. Considering how many prepared Nivas I have seen at various off-road competitions, the demand in this segment is good: there is simply nothing cheaper among serious SUVs.

Well, the second application, in fact, is widespread: “Niva” is the most affordable, simple and, taking into account all the modifications, a relatively comfortable SUV for the village, which will not be an outright “iron” either on the highway or in the city. Even the absence of a branded service nearby is unlikely to become a problem, since our men will repair their own Niva using cheap spare parts themselves. Considering that today Lada 4x4 with a forty-year background is among the top 20 best-selling cars in Russia, it is really too early to retire the legend.

Installing additional accessories

There are quite a large number of different additional accessories that can increase the vehicle's cross-country ability and improve traffic safety. Let's take an example:

1. Winch. Serious off-roading requires a winch. When installing it, you should pay attention to good fastening. This is due to the fact that a large load will be placed on the connecting element. To install a winch, you will need a special bumper that can withstand the load.
2. Additional lighting. When driving at night, standard head optics are not enough. Additional lighting can be installed on the roof or on an additional body kit. If you wish, you can make such structures yourself. Conventional headlights are installed as a light source and connected to a power source.
3. Protective body kit. To protect the body and strengthen it, an additional protective body kit is often installed. You can make it yourself or purchase special kits. Protection is installed both front and rear. In addition, many owners of the car in question install nets on windows and other similar elements. It is worth considering that a car with such modifications is very unstable on the highway and, in some cases, traffic police officers may fine the owner.