The volume of the luggage compartment of the VAZ 2121 4x4 SUV in the passenger version is 265 (l), in the cargo version - 585 (l).
Main dimensions of VAZ 2121 4x4 luggage racks:
Among the main parameters of luggage racks are the following:
- Height: 780 (mm);
- Diagonal: 1420 (mm);
- Trunk volume: from 265 (l) to 585 (l).
The size of the trunk is influenced by the model and body type of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of its transformation.
Important: for SUVs, without taking into account the volume with folded seats, a trunk with a volume of less than 250 (l) is considered small, medium - from 250 (l) to 450 (l), large - 450 (l) or more. Thus, the VAZ 2121 car is equipped with a medium cargo compartment.
Other names:
The all-terrain SUV VAZ 2121 4x4 is also known under the name VAZ Niva.
Years currently in production.
| Racks vaz 2121 4×4 - detailed dimensions |
| General parameters of luggage racks VAZ 2121 4×4 | |||
| General view General view of luggage racks | Width min (mm) Minimum trunk width for different modifications of the VAZ model. | ||
The measurement is taken on the outside.
Data is presented in millimeters (mm)
The measurement is taken on the outside.
Data is presented in millimeters (mm)
| Width max (mm) Maximum trunk width for different modifications of the VAZ model. | Modifications Number of modifications of the model in our database | ||
| (General form) | 265-585 (l) | 265-585 (l) | 1 |
| Parameters of luggage racks VAZ 2121 4×4 | |
| Parameter Parameter of racks | |
The data is presented for cars of various modifications and years of manufacture
Caution: the above data are the official figures of the manufacturer, however, please note that the information is for reference only and does not guarantee absolute accuracy.
VAZ 2131 trunk dimensions with seats folded
Even not very long and not particularly long trips showed that it is, in principle, possible to sleep in my Niva, unfolding the rear sofa, emptying the contents of the trunk, and placing all sorts of “soft crap” on the floor. But the procedure of rearranging things, especially when it is repeated many times (and it is repeated at least twice), is annoying, to put it mildly. It’s quite easy for me to get an overnight stay on my own, but when there are three of us (me, my wife and a child), things become more complicated. In the summer, our algorithm for preparing for an overnight stay looked like this: - we take out all the contents of the luggage compartment and the rear of the cabin from the car; - we fold out the rear sofa, dismantle sofa cushion; - lay rugs and blankets on the floor; - fully unfold the driver's seat; - partially return things to the cabin (in free spaces), partially hide them under the car; - my wife and child sleep in the back, I sleep on the unfolded driver's seat. Preparing for departure means doing everything listed in reverse order.
I decided to make a so-called “sleeping bag”. It seems to me that the term “folding bed” is more suitable here, but this is not important. The very solution of a “telescopic”, sliding frame structure has already been implemented many times on “large cars” (Landcruisers, Patrols, Patriots, etc.). I have not seen such designs for the Niva (perhaps I was looking poorly). There were some options, but I didn’t really like them.
Characteristics of my sleeping “system”: 1). Main materials: square pipe 20x1.5; sq. pipe 25x1.5; plywood-8mm; foamed polyethylene -20 mm; "tarpaulin-like" fabric.2). Total weight: 21.5 kg.3). Total length of the berth: 184 cm. 4). Sleeping width: from 110 to 140 cm.
A worthy model among Russian off-road passenger cars is the Chevrolet Niva. However, it does not have a number of disadvantages. For example, there is an established opinion among drivers that the Chevrolet Niva has practically no trunk. Let's figure out whether this is a lie or a real disadvantage of the domestic SUV.
Chevrolet Niva is a small-sized five-door crossover that is suitable for driving in the city and off-road. On the market since 2002, restyling took place only once. It differs from other Chevrolet models assembled in Russia in that 90% of all components are domestically produced. A remarkable fact: in 2009, this model received the award, awarded annually by the best auto magazines, “SUV of the Year 2009” in the “Premiere of the Year” and “SUV” categories.
Niva seat sizes
Overall dimensions of the Hyundai Solaris hatchback
The Niva off-road vehicle (VAZ-2121 or LADA 4×4) is a small-class crossover. Produced since 1977 by the Russian company AvtoVAZ.
Niva seat size standard:
- Front seat height: 280 (mm).
- Rear seat height: 365 (mm).
- Height from front seat to roof: 980 (mm).
- Height from front rear to roof: 890 (mm).
The width of the left front seat of the Niva is 500 (mm), the width of the rear seat is 480 (mm), the distance between the front and rear seats is 240 (mm).
Important: in most Niva modifications (VAZ-2121 or LADA 4×4), the distance from the back of the left front seat to the pedals varies from 870 (mm) to 1080 (mm)
| General view of the seat |
How to properly weld a trunk frame
Dimensions of Volkswagen Jetta 6
The operation will take approximately 20 hours to complete. The frame pipes are welded together to form the bottom. When working with aluminum, argon welding is used. In the same way, the sides are welded, which can, if necessary, be made from metal sheets.
Argon welding of aluminum
It is advisable to lay a reinforcing mesh or small diameter tubes at the bottom, which will serve as stiffeners. Usually three jumpers are enough, but it is better to make five. The exact quantity can be determined already at the assembly stage. The recommended distance between jumpers is 15 centimeters. The remaining tubes are welded longitudinally to further strengthen the structure.
Some drivers complain of rattling noises when traveling with an expedition rack. To avoid this effect, the mesh is welded in all places where it comes into contact with the metal crossbars. The crossbars are located at a large distance from each other. Therefore, it is necessary to weld sections of the profile in the openings between them. You can use bolts instead of welding, but this fastening is less reliable and the operation takes more time.
To prevent the mesh from rattling while driving, it needs to be soldered to the frame in as many places as possible
The arcs must be made from rolled metal with a round cross-section. They improve the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle. To attach the structure to the car, you can take ordinary corners with holes for bolts. They will be welded to the frame from below, so if necessary, you can remove the trunk at any time. To prevent scratches from forming on the roof rails when they come into contact with metal, rubber gaskets should be glued to the fastenings.
The top frame should have right angles at the front. At the back you need to make edges that will be located along the edges. It is necessary to weld 12 profile sections of arbitrary size to the frame. The height of the future trunk depends on their size. Usually they make a height of 190 millimeters. It is necessary to secure six segments in the corners, and the rest will connect them in pairs.
An upper frame is welded on top of the vertically located profile elements. The next step is the installation and welding of the diagonal element. This part is optional, but can be used to install a branch guard when traveling into the woods. If necessary, you can make fastenings for additional elements:
- Fasteners for spare tire.
- Additional lighting, spotlights.
- Hooks on which the cable will be held.
- Polymer boxes for equipment, such as tents.
- Various types of attachments for tools, such as shovels.
- A ladder that simplifies access to things lying on the trunk.
Making fasteners for a spare wheel is easy. To do this, you first need to choose a place where the spare tire will lie. At this point you need to weld the nut. Next, the stud is screwed into this nut, but not welded. Now the wheel can be put on the stud and secured with another nut. If you plan to attach headlights, they will require waterproof wires.
Any additional elements can be added later, after the basket has been installed. It is also not necessary to make the hooks or ladder yourself. Often they buy ready-made parts and attach them to a homemade trunk
But after welding the frame, it is important to sand all the seams and try on the structure to make sure it fits
Manufacturing
The goal is to weld a trunk that would be attached to the usual “ant” trunk bars, be removable, and, most importantly, weight and strength. Through cunning (I wanted to write “simple” - but this is not true) strength calculations, a certain design was developed, which theoretically (haven’t tested it yet) should hold about 200 kg of concentrated load (a person weighing 200 kg standing at any point in the trunk), and so much more if you spread all the weight over the entire area. The experience of my teammates (niva4x4.ru) shows that the roof pillars of the car are strong, people carried 300-400 kg of building materials without any consequences, i.e. I’m calm about the body...
The size of the base along the outer contour is 110 cm x 140 cm, professional pipe 20 mm x 20 mm with a wall thickness of 2 mm was used.
The only thing worth paying attention to is the angles. The pipe is hollow and must be cooked so that the ends do not remain open, otherwise you will get a wonderful whistle.
The easiest and fastest way to avoid open ends is to cut the pipes at 45 degrees and then butt weld. I went a different route because I don’t like cutting at an angle (I’m always off by a degree or even two), so I joined the corners as shown in the picture below:
I welded with electrodes with a diameter of 2.5 mm for carbon steels with a current of 70 A (inverter apparatus).
The first step, naturally, was to weld the base platform:
Stage No. 2 - welded the sides - the height of the trunk is 15 cm due to the height of the door in my garage...
Stage No. 3 - internal frame. In this position, as in the photo, the trunk passed the first test - I stood in the middle (I weigh 80 kg) and jumped with all my heart - everything was holding together, nothing was bent. True, I didn’t wait until the seams cooled down, and as a result, the sole of the slippers slightly melted...
Stage No. 4 – welding the platform for the chandelier and fitting. In total, the overall dimensions of the trunk are 110 cm x 160 cm x 15 cm. The size of the platform for the chandelier is 20 cm by 110 cm. It is planned to install four headlights: on the sides there is a working light, and closer to the middle there is a high beam. The side lights will have the ability to rotate 90 degrees to illuminate the harsh night environment to the left and right of the car.
Stage No. 5 - welding the reinforcing mesh and painting (I used “primer-enamel” for rust, the toad choked me to spend money on Hammerite). According to the manufacturer's recommendation, I applied two layers (I didn't have enough patience for the third).
There is also a tricky point about welding the mesh - at first I tried to melt the mesh rod itself. Bad idea - it burns out instantly. Then I got the hang of it - I melted a professional pipe, next to the rod and slowly pushed a roll of metal onto the mesh rod - this worked much better.
5-door Niva: interior
Overall dimensions of Lada 2107 and weight
Let's move inside the Niva car. As you know, this SUV was created on the basis of the classic Zhiguli, so it is not surprising that many parts were borrowed from there. As for the interior, you can see the panel and steering wheel from the VAZ-2107. In terms of noise insulation, the Niva, of course, is far from being a leader. Many owners de-noise the body themselves by disassembling the interior down to the screw.
With the advent of the new Urban model, the situation has changed for the better, but not significantly. The instrument panel is now positioned from the “ten”, the steering wheel has a more convenient shape. The panel has changed slightly, but overall retains its angular features.
The only advantage worth noting is that it has a better level of equipment. "Niva" 5-door has electric windows, as well as electric mirror adjustment. But as owner reviews note, the 5-door Niva, even in its maximum configuration, is not equipped with music. This upsets many buyers. It is also worth noting the very noisy operation of the stove. There is no air conditioning here.
What distinguishes the long-wheelbase Niva from the short one is the rear row. The architecture of the seats here is the same, but the distance to the apron of the seats is an order of magnitude greater. Rear passengers will not feel cramped, unlike the three-door Niva. In this regard, the five-door deserves praise.
Driving capabilities
The Niva car, the interior dimensions of which can accommodate up to five people, is not a high-speed vehicle. Its characteristics are designed to overcome off-road conditions. This ability is provided by increased ground clearance, independent front suspension with wishbones, and a stabilizer bar. The rear suspension element is of a dependent type with a longitudinal and transverse linkage device.
With the advent of the VAZ-21213 model, developers began to pay more attention to car safety requirements. It began to be equipped with a diagonal brake circuit with an installed automatic locking system. The steering wheel has a hydraulic booster. It is worth noting that the Niva car (the dimensions of the new model have not changed) continues to be produced. At the same time, all the main components and parts are improved.
Maximum and minimum possible parameters of non-standard disks
Due to the design features of the body and wheel arches, it is possible to install wheels of various modifications. Many owners want to install models with a larger diameter than are available. The maximum permissible wheel parameters for which it is not necessary to use an angle grinder to modify the body:
- profile width, mm – 215;
- profile height, mm – 75.
The maximum permissible overhang is 35. When installing a profile with a width of more than 215 mm, the arches will have to be cut in any case. In turn, the minimum permissible offset is 58. These are the wheels that are installed on cars directly at the factory. The optimal solution is considered to be parameter 40-45. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with all the installation details in advance. This way you can avoid wiping. You can see the characteristics in special photos.
Properly selected wheels and tires are the key to stable vehicle performance on the road.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the factory parameters in advance
The rim width of the Chevrolet Niva 1.8i is 6 (inches), the nominal diameter is 15 (inches).
Wheel dimensions for Chevrolet Niva:
The wheelsets of these models consist of disks with a diameter of 15 (inches) or 16 (inches), a width of 6 (inches) or 7 (inches).
Models are equipped only with discs with 5 holes for mounting bolts, their diameter is 139.7 (mm).
Disc sizes of some models:
Wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva 1.8i:
Diameter 15 (inches), width 6 (inches), offset 40 (mm), PCD 5x139.7 (mm).
Wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva 1.8L:
Diameter 16 (inches), width 7 (inches), offset 40 (mm), PCD 5x139.7 (mm).
Important: for the Chevrolet Niva model range, wheels with an offset of 40 (mm) or 48 (mm) are always used.
| General parameters of Chevrolet Niva wheels | |||
| Drawing General drawing of the disk | Wheels Possible wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva | D (mm) Possible wheel diameters for Chevrolet Niva in (mm) | B (mm) Possible rim width for Chevrolet Niva in (mm) |
| (disc drawing) | 15×6.015×6.516×6.516×7.0 | 38.1 (mm)38.1 (mm)40.6 (mm)40.6 (mm) | 15.2 (mm)16.5 (mm)16.5 (mm)17.8 (mm) |
1. D – disk diameter in inches; 2. x – a sign indicating the inseparability of the disk; 3. B – rim width in inches.
ET (mm) Disc offset
1. The distance between the vertical plane of symmetry of the wheel and the plane of application of the disk to the hub.
PCD (mm) Disc drilling
1. Number of holes for bolts;
2. The diameter of the circle on which the mounting holes are located.
DIA (mm) Center hole
1. The diameter of the central hole, another marking is CO.
Chevrolet Niva 1.8i2007 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 16×6.5 40 5×139.7 16×7.0 40 5×139.7 2008 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6. 5 40 5×139.7 16×6.5 40 5x139.7 16x7.0 40 5x139.7 2009 15x6.0 40 5x139.7 15x6.5 40 5x139.7 16x6.5 40 5x139.7 16x7.0 40 5x139.7 2010 1 5×6.0 40 5×139.7 15× 6.5 40 5×139.7 16×6.5 40 5×139.7 16×7.0 40 5×139.7 Chevrolet Niva 1.8L2000 16×7.0 40 2001 16×7.0 40 2002 16×7.0 40 5×139.7 16 ×7.0 5×139.7 2003 16×7.0 5×139.7 16×7.0 40 5×139.7 2004 16×7.0 40 5×139.7 16×7.0 5×139.7 2005 16×7.0 40 5×139.7 16×7.0 5×139.7 2006 16×7 .0 5×139.7 16×7.0 40 5 ×139.7 Chevrolet Niva 1.72002 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2003 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2004 15×6.0 40 5× 139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2005 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2006 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2007 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5 ×139.7 2008 15×6.0 40 5 ×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2009 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2010 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2011 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2012 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2013 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 Chevrolet Niva 1.7 4×42002 15×6 .0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2003 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2004 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2005 15×6.0 40 5×13 9.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2006 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2007 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2008 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5 ×139.7 2009 15×6.0 40 5 ×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2010 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2011 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2012 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2013 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2014 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2015 15×6.0 40 5×13 9.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2016 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2022 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2022 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5 ×139.7 Chevrolet Niva 1.7 i2002 15× 6.0 48 5×139 15×6.0 48 5×139 Chevrolet Niva 1.8 4×42007 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2008 15×6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 2009 15× 6.0 40 5×139.7 15×6.5 40 5×139.7 Chevrolet Niva 1.8 i2002 15×6.5 48 5×139
Disclaimer: Although the data represents official manufacturer figures, the information above is for reference only and is not guaranteed to be completely accurate.
External dimensions
Below are all types of VAZ 2121 ever produced and its modifications and their detailed dimensions.
Dimensions of Niva 2121/2123
Niva 2123 is a restyling of the 2121 model and in terms of external dimensions completely copies its predecessor.
Dimensions of Niva 2123
Interior dimensions of Niva 2123
| Parameter | Value, (mm) |
| Height | 1640 |
| Width | 1680 |
| Length | 3740 |
| Clearance | 290 |
| Wheelbase length | 2200 |
| Wheelbase width | 1440 |
Trunk dimensions
The Niva's luggage compartment volume is an impressive 265 liters, which is quite enough to transport any cargo. But if you fold the rear seat down, 265 liters magically becomes a staggering 585 liters, with plenty of space to fit everything you need. For example, such a volume will be useful when going fishing or hunting.
| Parameter | Value (l) and (mm) |
| Trunk volume without folded seats | 265 liters |
| Trunk volume with seats folded | 585 liters |
| Width 3 doors | 1045mm |
| Height 3 doors | 870mm for 2123, 820mm for 2121 |
Dimensions of Niva 2131
Niva 2131 is an extended copy of Niva 2121, but only with 5 doors. AvtoVAZ engineers managed to enlarge the interior of the car by sawing the three-door Niva in half and making an insert between the parts of the car, which can be seen on the roof of the five-door car.
Overall dimensions of Niva 2131
Interior dimensions of Niva 2131
| Parameter | Value, (mm) |
| Height | 1640 |
| Width | 1680 |
| Length | 4240 |
| Clearance | 290 |
| Wheelbase length | 2700 |
| Wheelbase width | 1476 |
Trunk dimensions
The size of the luggage compartment of the 5-door Niva is initially larger than that of the younger model. The trunk volume of the Niva 2131 is as much as 420 liters, but once you fold down the rear seats, 420 liters turn into a huge 780 liters.
| Parameter | Value (l) and (mm) |
| Trunk volume without folded seats | 420 liters |
| Trunk volume with seats folded | 780 liters |
| Tailgate width | 1045mm |
| Tailgate height | 870mm |
Dimensions Niva Urban
Niva Urban is a modern copy of Niva 2123 and 2131 with plastic bumpers and a more modern interior.
Dimensions of 3-door Niva Urban
Dimensions of Niva Urban (3 doors)
| Parameter | Value, (mm) |
| Height | 1640 |
| Width | 1690 |
| Length | 3640 |
| Clearance | 290 |
| Wheelbase length | 2200 |
| Wheelbase width | 1476 |
Dimensions of the 5-door Niva Urban
Dimensions of Niva Urban (5 doors)
| Parameter | Value, (mm) |
| Height | 1640 |
| Width | 1690 |
| Length | 4140 |
| Clearance | 290 |
| Wheelbase length | 2700 |
| Wheelbase width | 1476 |
Second generation
A long and unfinished epic is the history of the second generation Chevrolet Niva. Back in 2014, the concept of a new model was prepared, and it was successfully tested on the roads of Italy and Sweden. After which the release was scheduled for the winter of 2015. But the plans were disrupted by the financial crisis, shifting the sales deadline to the winter of 2022, and in February 2018 the project was once again suspended.
Today it is known that the changes will affect engine power and external parameters of the car, but will bypass indicators characterizing capacity. The second generation promises potential buyers:
- body dimensions: length will increase slightly to 4.316 m, width will increase by 30 mm;
- the fuel tank volume will be 62 liters as opposed to the previous 58;
- trunk volume in liters – 355 instead of the previous 320.
In the Chevrolet Niva, the trunk volume will only slightly expand. The rear seats can still fold down to improve cargo space. In some trim levels it is planned to use roof rails. It should be noted that the angularity of the new Niva could theoretically affect the usable volume in which luggage can be placed.
Power unit
The Niva, whose dimensions are quite modest, in the first generation was equipped with an engine from the VAZ-2106. The following modifications had upgraded power plants. The engine in the 2123 series is equipped with a new ignition and power system, which has a positive effect on fuel consumption. At the same time, the power plant itself received an increased volume of combustion compartments.
The engine capacity of the latest generations is 1.7 liters, it has a carburetor power system and a contactless ignition unit. The power that the engine can develop reaches 82 horsepower. On variation 2124, the engine remained the same, but received centralized fuel injection. The latest Niva power units have a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 84 horsepower.
History of creation
The first production model of the Niva car, the dimensions of which belong to the category of SUVs, was released in 1977 under the symbol VAZ-2121. The car is made in a station wagon body and has three doors. The main difference from its counterparts is the presence of all-wheel drive. Some details are borrowed from the “six”. Considering the modest technical parameters, it is worth noting the high cross-country ability of this vehicle. The modification became so popular among the people that all subsequent variations were produced without significant changes in the body.
Conveyor production of the VAZ-2121 continued until 1994. Designers constantly improved the engine, transmission and other main components. This model was replaced by an updated version of the SUV under the brands 2123 and 2124. Since 2006, all modifications have been produced under the universal index “4 x 4”.
Niva 21214: technical specifications
BODY
- Body type station wagon
- Number of seats 4
- Number of doors 3
ENGINE
- Engine type four-cylinder, in-line, four-stroke
- Engine capacity, cubic meters cm 1690
- Power, hp/rpm 80/5200
- Torque, Nm/rpm 127.5/5200
- Ignition system ECM - electronic engine management system
- Valves per cylinder: 2
- Valve and camshaft arrangement overhead valve with overhead camshaft
- Engine location front, longitudinal
- Power supply system: distributed fuel injection
DRIVE UNIT
- Drive type: permanent all-wheel drive
- (there is a center differential lock)
- checkpoint
- Mechanical 5
- (plus reduction gear)
SUSPENSION
- Front independent double wishbone
- Rear dependent
BRAKES
- Front disc
- Rear drums
SPEED
- Maximum speed, km/h 142
- Acceleration to 100 km/h, from 17
FUEL
- Fuel type gasoline AI-95
- Consumption, l per 100 km
- (with mixed cycle) 10.8
DIMENSIONS
- Length, mm 3740
- Width, mm 1680
- Height, mm 1640
- Wheelbase, mm 2200
- Front wheel track, mm 1430
- Rear wheel track, mm 1400
- Ground clearance, mm
- (for tires 6.95-16 with a static radius of 322 mm.) 220
- Curb weight, kg 1210
- Permitted maximum weight (RMM), kg 1610
- Trunk volume, l in standard rear seat position 285
- with rear seat fully folded 585
- Fuel tank volume, l 42
Engine
The power unit was left virtually unchanged - it is still the same 1.7-liter engine with distributed fuel injection, meeting the Euro-4 toxicity standard. The changes include the installation of more modern and reliable sealing materials with a silicone bead, a new type of water pump oil seal, as well as a new fuel supply system with quick-release connections. All engine characteristics also remain the same.
Transmission
The transmission has been modernized much more seriously. First of all, a new clutch from Valeo was installed - the same one that is installed on the NIVA-Chevrolet. As a result of this, the resource of this unit almost doubled, and the Niva 21214m car itself became less susceptible to vibration due to a reinforced damper spring and an enlarged disk.
A more efficient crankcase ventilation system was installed on the transfer case, the cardboard seals were replaced with silicone ones, and they began to be equipped with new seals.
Due to the fact that more stringent requirements are now applied to the production of cardan shafts, which primarily relate to balancing accuracy, their service life has increased, and noise and vibration have decreased by approximately 80%.
Suspension and chassis
The most significant changes affected the suspension - it was optimized and almost completely unified with the well-proven NIVA-Chevrolet suspension:
- New front suspension steering knuckles;
- The front suspension has lower control arms with modern silent blocks;
- Front wheel alignment angles have been changed;
- Front axle of increased diameter;
- Reinforced brackets;
- New ball joints with an increased swing angle, forged body and liner made of polymer materials;
- Modern gas-oil shock absorbers with increased travel and service life;
- Optimized layout of the lower rods and arms in the rear suspension.
Brake and steering systems
For driver convenience and load reduction, the designers installed a more efficient vacuum brake booster with a more efficient brake cylinder from Lada Kalina, and new TIIR240 brake pads. Power steering is now included as standard.
Interior and exterior
Niva-21214 received a new dashboard from the Samara family, improved sidelights, improved rear-view mirrors with anti-glare coating, daytime running lights integrated into the low beam system, higher quality upholstery, as well as ISOFEX mounts for child seats.
Trunk volume of Lada Priora station wagon in liters: technical specifications
If a person is thinking about buying a Lada Priora car, he needs to know that, according to technical data, the station wagon is not much different from Priora cars in a different body. However, it is the station wagon version that boasts striking body differences. Automotive manufacturer AvtoVAZ showed a new version of the car on the car market back in 2013. All innovations mainly affected the body. It has become more practical and roomy. At the same time, changes affected the design of the mirrors and radiator grille. The panel displays more information. The safety of the car has also been improved and a stability control system has been introduced.
In general, engineers did a lot of work on the new product, and today this model has gained even more popularity among car enthusiasts. In this article we will try to find out what changes have been made to the trunk volume of the Lada Priora station wagon.
In addition to the fact that you can transport a sufficient amount of cargo in the trunk of a Lada Priora car, by folding the rear seats, there will be a place in the car for a cozy overnight stay. This version of the Lada is well suited for those who like to relax in nature with an overnight stay, especially when the air temperature is not yet suitable for sleeping outside. After all, spending the night in a spacious and comfortable car is better than freezing in the fresh air.
Dimensions of the trunk of a Lada Priora station wagon
Measuring the volume of the car's trunk, you can see that it will be 444 liters, and if you fold the rear seat backs, the volume increases to 777 liters.
As for the technical side, the following characteristics can be noted in the Lada Priora station wagon:
- door opening, height – 820 millimeters;
- height from floor to roof – 845 millimeters;
- width between wheel arches – 930 millimeters;
- length with folded backs – 164 centimeters;
- full width – 150 centimeters;
- total length – 985 millimeters;
- from floor to shelf - 560 millimeters.
The rear seats of the car are secured with a mechanism that does not allow them to be completely folded into the level of the trunk floor, and the wheel arches take up space in the luggage compartment.
Lada Priora hatchback
For the next comparison, let's take a hatchback car. In this modification, the luggage compartment volume was 360 liters, and if the rear seats were folded down - approximately 750 liters. Taking into account the folded backrests, it is possible to place a load in the car whose length is 164-165 centimeters, width – 850 millimeters, height – 800 millimeters. As stated in the technical documentation, a load of up to 50 kilograms can be placed in the trunk of a car. In addition to the trunk, we note other parameters:
- trunk height – 523 mm;
- wheel arches, width – 930 millimeters;
- length with rear seats folded down - 910 millimeters;
- length with rear seats folded - 170 centimeters;
- maximum width – 150 centimeters;
- loading height – 720 millimeters.
As for the Lada Priora sedan, the trunk volume is 430 liters, but it is impossible to fold the rear seats in this model.
First generation
The model that replaced the AvtoVAZ Niva and VAZ-2123 Niva is the VAZ-21236. Today, official manufacturers have announced seven vehicle configuration options: L, LC, GL, LE, GLC, LE+, SE. The description of the car and its dimensions in the simplest basic version are as follows:
- length is no more than 4 m;
- height up to 2 m (including possible additional roof rack);
- weight about 1.5 tons;
- the fuel tank holds 58 liters;
- clearance from 20 to 24 cm;
- the width including side mirrors is just over 2 m, the body without mirrors is 180 cm;
- The trunk volume of the Chevrolet Niva is 320 liters, and if the rear seats are folded down it is 650.
The trunk with the seats folded has a volume of 650 liters. This is a sufficient cubic capacity for comfortable placement of things during a trip to nature if the family consists of two people.
The crossover is designed for four passengers and a driver. Based on reality, travel for four adults in this car is comfortable, but for five it’s already a bit cramped. But let's return directly to our topic - the trunk. Its parameters:
- height – 930 mm;
- depth – 680 mm;
- if you remove the seats, the depth will be 1230 mm.
The trunk on the Niva cannot be called huge. But its small size is partially compensated by the ergonomics of the space. Simply fold the rear seats and the space doubles. In addition, the LE, GLC, LE+, SE trim levels are equipped with roof rails. They can be installed on the roof and leave it at that, or you can place an additional luggage box there.
Features of luggage compartments
To summarize, let’s say that the Niva’s trunk is really small in volume – less than 400 liters. But due to the space freed up after the rear seats are removed, it becomes more spacious. Railings became a bonus for some models. You can finish the conversation about the features of the Chevy trunk with a simple comparison with the Granta liftback.
With a volume of 440 liters in the Granta's trunk, its capacity, as practice shows, is significantly lower due to the peculiarities of the geometry of the space. The square trunk of the Niva turns out to be much more rational to use than the Grant one, which is more voluminous in terms of technical characteristics, but is “cut off” by the inclined glass of the door.
The car does not have a truly spacious trunk. Therefore, before purchasing, you should decide how important this criterion is for you, and choose a car model based on this.
Lada 21213: owner reviews
Judging by numerous reviews, the VAZ 21213 has many advantages, including:
- Good maneuverability
- Cheap to operate.
- Reasonable fuel consumption
- Four-wheel drive
- Low price
- Reliability
- Simplicity
- Multifunctionality
- Comfortable and powerful SUV
- Spacious trunk
- Comfort
- Ease of control
There are also disadvantages:
- No air conditioning
- Frequent vibrations in the cabin
- Shaking
- weak engine
- High fuel consumption
- Expensive spare parts
What are the advantages
- The ability to transport a load weighing about 110 kg, without damaging the smooth roof.
- The price range is significantly lower compared to the same trailer.
- The cargo is securely secured, so there is no need to worry about it.
- You can come up with many other devices.
- Whatever the burden, it will not interfere with looking at the road when moving.
A few years ago, the choice was small; universal roof racks were produced that fit any make of car, both sedans and SUVs, and were attached using a drain. Now technology has moved forward, therefore, the choice has become more diverse and wider. You can choose a foreign manufacturer if you trust the West more, or you can try to work with domestic production. Taste and color, as they say
Now, first of all, attention is paid to the method of fastening and the materials used. It can be aluminum alloy or stainless steel, as well as plastic, but durable
An additional compartment for transporting things can be individual or suitable for all cars.
