Editing Lada Niva (section)

== Lada Niva II ==
{{Main|Lada Niva Travel}}

===1998 – 2002===
[[File:Нива Ваз 2123 1.JPG|thumb|right|VAZ-2123 (1998-2002)]]
[[GM-AvtoVAZ]], a joint venture between [[AvtoVAZ]] and [[General Motors]], presented in 1998 the '''VAZ-2123''', a new [[sport utility vehicle]] (SUV) based on the old VAZ 2121 engine, transmission and most mechanicals; but with a modern exterior design. 

===2003 – 2019===
[[File:ВАЗ-2131 и Шевроле-Нива.JPG|thumb|left|Lada 4x4 with Chevrolet Niva (2003-2019)]]
In 2003, the VAZ-2123 was rebadged as the [[Chevrolet Niva]]. It features an updated body and 1.7-litre gasoline engine with fuel injection. Although the body and the interiors are new, it is still based on the old VAZ-2121 engine, transmission, and most mechanicals. Its off-road ability is exemplary compared with many modern budget SUVs, having been designed for tough tundra territory.<ref>{{cite web|date=4 January 2011|title=GM-AVTOVAZ|url=http://www.gm-avtovaz.ru/new_en/inside.php?page=contents/new|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104222747/http://www.gm-avtovaz.ru/new_en/inside.php?page=contents%2Fnew|archive-date=4 January 2011|access-date=17 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 – Present===
[[File:LADA Niva Travel (2021).jpg|thumb|right|Lada Niva Travel (2021-Present)]]
In 2019 Lada acquired General Motors' stake in GM-AvtoVAZ<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.lada.ru/en/press-releases/116943.html |title=AVTOVAZ acquires GM's stake in the GM-AVTOVAZ Joint Venture - Press-releases - News - Official website LADA |access-date=12 July 2020 |archive-date=3 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803020325/https://www.lada.ru/en/press-releases/116943.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> and then announced that the Chevrolet Niva would be produced under Lada's name. The rebranded Lada Niva was revealed by AvtoVAZ in July 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 July 2020|title=Chevrolet Niva Regains Lada Badges as AvtoVAZ Completes GM Joint Venture Buyout|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/07/chevrolet-niva-regains-lada-badges-as-avtovaz-completes-gm-joint-venture-buyout/}}</ref> with the firm saying that there was still strong demand for the 20 year old line of cars. The 2020 model is produced at the [[Tolyatti|Togliatti]] factory with minor design updates (but no technical changes) and joins the Lada 4×4 in the firm's range.

In December 2020, following a new generation of the line, the new Lada Niva was further rebranded as Lada Niva Travel, while the old Lada 4x4 was rebranded as the Lada Niva Legend in January 2021.<ref name="Lada20-12" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=LADA Niva Legend: the new name for the iconic model – Press-releases – News – Official website LADA|url=https://www.lada.ru/en/press-releases/118503.html|access-date=2021-01-17|website=LADA official website}}</ref>
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