A few days ago GM Authority showed you teasers of the Chevrolet Niva Concept, which is scheduled to hit the 2014 Moscow Auto Salon next week. Would it interest you to see another one?
Formerly known as the Lada Niva before the joint venture between AutoVAZ and General Motors, the Niva has been a stalwart on Russian roads and can even be found in Canada − countries whose terrain can be somewhat cumbersome for regular vehicles. Luckily, the Niva has a record for handling things with aplomb, but the current model could use a rejuvenation, which is why the teasers should pique the interest of Niva fans.
Power for the new Niva will come from a 135-horse 1.8-liter gas motor copped from Peugeot and paired with a manual gearbox, although an automatic will be available for those willing to shell out the Rubles. Like many mini-SUVs these days, the base model will be front-wheel-drive with all-wheel-drive as an option.
Even though Chevrolet is slated to leave Europe next year, Russia is one of the few places in that part of the world where the Bow-Tie brand will remain.
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