by The new Niva of the 2021 model year has sparked a lot of debates both on social networks and in the pages of foreign media, including such prestigious publications as Top Gear, Autocar, etc. It must be said that some comments provoke an irrepressible smile, although there are some which have even received praise for the old-new SUV (both Niva 4×4 and Niva Travel). Jalopnik on the updated Lada 4×4: “The interior hasn’t seen much of an update since Bush and Gorbachev sat across from each other negotiating arms reductions.” 
Autobild on the updated Lada 4×4: “Although the Niva was born in the Soviet Union, where cars were not just simple but boring, it managed to impress us.” Top Gear on the updated Lada 4×4: “Good news! The Lada Niva has been updated, and now it has two 12V sockets and two cup holders. And you thought the new Maybach GLS had no competitors?” 
Autocar on the updated Lada 4×4: “The Niva has never been the best of road cars.
But off-road, with its minimal weight of 1210 kg, narrow tires, low-range gearbox, and differential lock, it was formidable across all the muck. And when both it and you find yourselves in mud and slime, you can just open its doors and hose it off.” Auto Motor Sport on the new Niva Travel: “The presented Niva Travel has gained a significantly more modern front end than the previous model. Admittedly, with the new hood, plastic trim, and new headlights, the SUV at first glance has some resemblance to the Toyota RAV4.” 
Moniteurautomobile.be on the new Niva Travel: “With it, you will undoubtedly traverse the taiga, tundra, or even the whole of Siberia without any hindrance. But with this roamer, every path will be overcome with the patience of a sage who knows where he’s going. Because accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h takes 19 seconds.” Largus.fr on the new Niva Travel: “Now with its squared wheel arches, almost rectangular headlights, and trapezoidal radiator grille, it hints that the creators mainly drew inspiration from the Toyota RAV4.
As for the rear, it with the spare wheel ‘in a backpack’ struggles to hide its age.” 
Top Gear on Lada Niva Travel: “The addition of an extended onboard computer menu may deter you from any other alternatives. Lada really put its best into the ‘Niva’ — the dials now glow white, the glove box is larger, and the vents are wider. CarPlay is not mentioned, nor are heated seats with massage, but perhaps they will appear with the next facelift.” Source: Autonews
