Yes, really. The Niva seems at its most content at around 70mph on the motorway; above that speed, the mechanical noise gets a bit much. There’s no radio, but you can sing Russian marching songs Apr 18, 2012. The Lada Riva is infamous for its Russian heritage and status as Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's "worst car in the world." But Lada is making sure there won't be a Riva to kick People have the idea that they are garbage because they see them in various states of disrepair. It’s because people beat these cars to death with little care, because, well… it’s a Lada. I like the 2104 (wagon model) and 2107 sedan with square headlights. As well as the Niva. Many of the parts Lada 110-112 are actual garbage. The Niva is Lada's third top-selling model, accounting for nearly 18 per cent of the brand's vehicles sold in August this year (behind 36 per cent the mid-size Vesta range, and 26 per cent the .

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