Rahimdad Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I had seen this vehicle back in Feb 2017 in Media city and checked with @Gaurav bhai who told me all about it. It is bare bone without any creature comfort and what confused me about it was having a petrol filler on both sides. This was also answered by @Gaurav bhai who told me so that they can fill the petrol of either side. How cool is that? Today while just browsing through Dubizzle I came across this ad. https://tnydu.biz/DOwtKD 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Cool. I can see myself wading through the deep waters of Vietnam with it, admiring the loud 2.6 Petrol with massive 125hp 4 1 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I love a bit of Russian mechanics - Lada Riva is one of the most capable 4x4s I ever drove (if you like snow and ice). They are all built like tanks and can survive a nuclear holocaust. It has to be said, however, while China is doing a lot better with the cars they produce, I am a lot less convinced by Russian engineering unless its in a tank or a missile 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdude Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I'm been "playing" with this for years now on the off-road game Spintires. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Wrangeld said: I love a bit of Russian mechanics - Lada Riva is one of the most capable 4x4s I ever drove (if you like snow and ice). They are all built like tanks and can survive a nuclear holocaust. It has to be said, however, while China is doing a lot better with the cars they produce, I am a lot less convinced by Russian engineering unless its in a tank or a missile Lada Niva. The Riva is a small 4 door saloon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Barry said: Lada Niva. The Riva is a small 4 door saloon. You are 100% correct. Niva. Edited June 1, 2020 by Wrangeld 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, Wrangeld said: You are 100% correct. Niva. Did you drive it here or in another country? I’ve seen 2-3 here. I like them but i don’t think it would be great to own one here. Getting parts must be a nightmare. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 No, not here. In NL. Personally, I cannot imagine it's great to own one anywhere. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denizzalbayrak Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I saw a Niva in Al Quoz couple months ago. I guess it was in front of Ramy. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahimdad Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I used to see them a lot in Dubai back in the late 80's and early 90's, I think Juma Al Majid had the agency, but for some reason they just disappeared. BTW some people also told me that they loved the Ssangyong Kyron, it was a Korean or Chinese brand which borrowed its engine and other components from Mercedes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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