Lada Nadezhda: owner feedback

The automotive industry of Russia is more pleased with the users of the projects than with the real product. However, very good examples come across, having an optimal combination of practicality, quality and price. For example, Lada Nadezhda, which is highly ambiguous, has become the first domestic minivan. The car has a base from the "Niva-2131", a spacious interior, increased cross-country ability and four-wheel drive. During the years of serial production (1998-2006), a little more than eight thousand copies were produced.

Exterior

It is worth noting that Lada Nadezhda, reviewed later, was equipped with original door handles designed for natural girth. It was one of the first domestic cars with this feature. The machine is easily recognizable by round head light elements identical to the headlights of the "six". The first minivan from VAZA is equipped with lanterns in pairs on each side. Later versions are equipped with optics of the 2110 series.

When creating the machine, the designers chose the path of maximum unification of the parts. The body of the car is characterized by smooth lines. The entrance to the second row is made only on the right side, for which a sliding door is used. Behind are small lights, more metal than glass. Wind and rear glass are fixed not on glue, but on special locks. In general, the design of the car in question is not something special among analogues. Nevertheless, for its time - it was a uniquely designed minivan.

Management and internal accessories

The car "Lada Nadezhda", reviews about which are mostly positive, has a vertical landing behind the wheel, the front seats are adjustable in the longitudinal plane and along the slope. The main seat cushion is flat, equipped with a small lateral support. According to the category, the vehicle clearly belongs to the family class.

The double-spoke safety wheel replicates a similar VAZ-2110 element, does not interfere with the reading of data from devices, is equipped with a correcting column. In the central console there are air outlets of the heating unit. They are installed with a conclusion in the interior, the temperature adjustment is made by means of sliders.

On the working panel there are many levers of different purposes. Here there are switches for the mechanical gearbox, differential lock, low speed activation, electric lift controller and other auxiliary buttons. By its equipment, the car resembles the classic "Niva".

Interior decoration

"Lada Nadezhda", reviews about which are not always unambiguous, has a spacious interior. The second row of seats can be transformed and consists of three folding chairs. "Sidushki" can be added, depending on the need and the number of people, turning them into a bed or table.

The coasters in the back are not very practical. Because of the small depth, the contents can not just splash out, but fall with the container. Passengers of the second row can use the ashtray, and in the plating on the sides there are plastic rounded niches, designed for speakers.

Rear seats are a pair of seats with headrests, providing additional comfort for a long journey. Despite the fairly large area inside the cabin, all the fun of the journey will spoil the creak and clash of the transmission. The optimal speed for moving is the indicator of 90-100 kilometers per hour. Depending on the number of folded seats, the luggage compartment holds from 265 to 1250 liters of cargo.

Technical plan parameters

How to describe the technical part of the car "Lada Nadezhda"? Reviews of car enthusiasts and user manual will help determine these indicators. Let's consider the basic characteristics:

• Power plant - gasoline engine volume of 1.8 liters;
• Power rating - 81 horsepower;
• The twisting moment - 134 Nanometers;
• The number of valves is eight;
• The acceleration from zero to hundreds of kilometers is 19 seconds;
• The top speed is 138 kilometers per hour;
• Fuel consumption in a mixed mode - 12 liters per 100 km;
• Capacity of the fuel tank - 42 l;
• Length / width / height - 4,35 / 1,8 / 1,69 meters;
• Body type - minivan;
• Wheel base - 2,7 m;
• Clearance - 19.5 centimeters;
• Weight of the machine is 1.45 tons.

Test Drive

The car "Lada-2120 Nadezhda", reviews of which characterize it as a family car - has quite a pleasant management. This is facilitated by the hydraulic power steering type ZF. The gear ratio of the main pair is identical to the VAZ-2106 model. The gearbox is mounted in a mechanical design, has five stages. Power units are represented in 1.7 or 1.8 variations.

With a single motor aggregates the carburettor system, with the second - the injector. The first option slightly exceeds the "colleague" in dynamics and speed. The difference in acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers is two seconds. As standard, the car is equipped with a rubber with a high profile (16 diameter). Brake unit in front - disk type, rear system - drum. The machine is stable thanks to a full drive, but for high speeds the vehicle is not designed. Regarding the suspension of the minivan: the front part is an independent version, behind the unit is a dependent type in the form of a continuous beam.

Lada Nadezhda: owner feedback

The feedback of users about the car in question is very contradictory. If we take a total of them, we can single out a number of positive moments and several negative features. To the pluses consumers refer the following:

• Spacious spacious room for 7 seats;
• The possibility of folding the seats to extend the boot;
• High permeability;
• Maintainability;
• Affordable price;
• Simplicity in operation;
• Good interior heating.

On the other hand, "Nadezhda Lada" also has negative feedback in abundance. The owners note the rapid rotting of the body. At the same time, it is very problematic to find a suitable iron on sale. Also, users have claims to the quality of plastic, poor noise insulation and high fuel consumption.

Modifications

The machines of the series under consideration are not produced that much. However, they have several operational and planned variations. In the serial release the following models were visited:

1. 2120 (1,8) - carburetor version with a motor capacity of 84 "horse".
2. 2120 (1,7) - injector model with distributed fuel injection.
3. VAZ-2120M - an improved version with a power unit from VAZ-21214.

In addition, it was planned for release, but modifications of a taxi, a van, an office minibus and a pick-up truck were not implemented.

Finally

Auto VAZ-2120 was produced in small batches for eight years. For all time it was collected 8 thousand copies. This car is not often found on the roads. The first domestic minivan was withdrawn from production in 2006, due to low demand and obsolescence, in comparison with foreign analogues and the VAZ-2131 model.

Reviews about the car "Lada Nadezhda" partially confirm the not very optimal characteristics of the vehicle. In principle, the idea of the designers was very good, but the implementation slightly let down. Nevertheless, there are significant advantages in this car, which owners also note in their responses.