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American and French journalists were surprised by the debut of Lada Niva Sport

Foreign media reacted ironically to the premiere of the “charged” three-door car. The American portal CarScoops.com called the SUV’s power “incredible,” and French colleagues from L’argus immediately warned the reader that Lada Niva Sport is not synonymous with a car equipped with the latest technology. However, both publications paid tribute to the history of the Russian all-terrain vehicle.

French journalists call the Niva Legend an “eternal” model and note that modernization occurs with little blood. The silhouette does not change, and several clues indicate that it belongs to Lada Sport. The new 16-valve 1.6 engine made it possible to increase power by almost 50%, for which the transmission and clutch had to be strengthened.

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In the USA, they also noted an increase in power: although the new Niva Sport engine “will not set the Nürburgring on fire,” compared to the “asthmatic” characteristics of the old naturally aspirated 1.7, this is a significant step forward. American journalists believe that 122 horsepower is not enough for the Sport prefix and are surprised that the special version comes with old-style bumpers, although the Black and Urban versions have plastic parts in body color. Colleagues are also puzzled by the lack of a Bronto body kit.

Foreign reviewers noted the lack of an audio system, but ignored the safety of the SUV. It’s curious that the pre-production Niva Sport Silk Way had a driver’s airbag, and recent official photos show a variant with an old four-spoke steering wheel. Probably, over time, a driver’s airbag will appear, but the timing has not yet been disclosed.

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