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Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:06 am
by 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.
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:09 am
by ThysleRoux
That IS uber cool !!!
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:12 am
by 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!
Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:29 pm
by 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 [emoji15].
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.
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:42 pm
by ThysleRoux
Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:46 pm
by Apocalypse
ThysleRoux wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:42 pm
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....
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:13 pm
by XJ Junkie
ThysleRoux wrote:Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?
Toyota Corolla & Avanza types
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:37 pm
by ThysleRoux
Apocalypse wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:46 pm
ThysleRoux wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:42 pm
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
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:38 pm
by ThysleRoux
XJ Junkie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:13 pm
ThysleRoux wrote:Who buys a vehicle with the intent to crash it ?
Toyota Corolla & Avanza types
Hammer, nail, head ............................
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:49 pm
by 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.
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:38 pm
by 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.
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:43 pm
by 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 [emoji51].
https://youtu.be/ttyeiG3wuRw
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:21 pm
by ThysleRoux
No underbody protection
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:23 pm
by XJ Junkie
Nope. Not that.
Re: Lada Bronto
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:51 pm
by ThysleRoux
The skinny spare in the engine compartment ?