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11/02/2025
The first LADA Niva Travel equipped with 90-HP engine rolled off the AvtoVAZ assembly line
A prototype LADA Niva Travel car with an alternative front bumper and a new unit has rolled off the assembly line of the plant.
According to insiders, this is a restyled version of LADA Niva Travel, equipped with 90-HP air breather unit and an alternative front bumper, similar to that of the experimental e-Niva electric car. It is planned to set up serial production of the model during 2025.
The engine is represented by 8-valve VAZ-21179 modification capacity of 90 HP and 150 Nm of torque, adapted to the longitudinal installation.
NAPI (National Industrial Information Agency)
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