Lada Bronto

[XJ Junkie]

These factory modified Lada Niva‘s can be bought like this off the showroom floor in Russia.

It’s basically an upgraded version of the regular Lada 4x4. It’s specs include:

- 29 inch mud tyres on 15 inch wheels
- much lower gearing - 4.1
- more ride height - 240mm
- upgraded drive shafts
- reinforced rear axle
- upgraded suspension with increased front travel.
- LSD front & rear
- winch bracket

They can even be ordered with a choice of 17 camouflage paint jobs.

It appears that the price in Russia would be in the equivalent of R120k.

It’s a pity that they don’t make them in RHD because they are pretty cool.

[ThysleRoux]

That IS uber cool !!!

[Apocalypse]

They were always cool, and capable, even if the original motor was a touch rattly.

A freshening up certainly helps a lot. I wouldn't want to have an accident in one unless they've seriously changed the body design though!

In all honesty, I'd say I'd rather have one of these than a Thar though!

[XJ Junkie]

Power is 63 kw & 129Nm, so it’s about the same as the Jimny. Top speed is only about 140 kph. But it’s got a 4.1 drive so top speed in low range would probably be no more than 35 kph .

But with a little bit of Russian collusion, there’s a Lada shop in Moscow that sell a 0.7 boost Supercharger kit which they reckon increases the power by 100%.

It’s best not to crash it. Apparently the glove box lid is lethal.

[ThysleRoux]

Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?

[Apocalypse]

Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?

most vehicles I purchase are intended to be crashed in the very very near future....

[XJ Junkie]

Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?

Toyota Corolla & Avanza types

[ThysleRoux]

Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?

most vehicles I purchase are intended to be crashed in the very very near future....

You are the exception to the normal rules. Alex

[ThysleRoux]

Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?

Toyota Corolla & Avanza types

Hammer, nail, head ............................

[Chris Stoffel]

That Bronto might very well be the perfect toy. Cheap. And some short comings like IFS. But difflocks. One might sharpen up one's driving skills with a 4x4 like that.

[XJ Junkie]

Chris the locker is just LSD, but it looks like it’s on both axles on the Bronto. The regular Lada seemingly only has LSD on the rear.

But there’s a proper centre lock like a Defender. So you can run it open in low range on tar.

[XJ Junkie]

I noticed that there’s a fundamental functionality issue with this Bronto. Let’s see who notices it first & can thus declare themselves as clever as me .

https://youtu.be/ttyeiG3wuRw

[ThysleRoux]

No underbody protection

[XJ Junkie]

Nope. Not that.

[ThysleRoux]

The skinny spare in the engine compartment ?