VAZ-2120
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 1, 1966 |
| Headquarters | Tolyatti , Russia |
| Products | Automobiles |
The Lada Nadezhda, also known as the VAZ-2120 ("Hope"), is a seven-seat four-wheel-drive minivan manufactured by the Russian company AvtoVAZ between 1998 and 2006. Recognized as the pioneering minivan in Russia's automotive sector, it was derived from the VAZ-2131 Lada Niva SUV series. First unveiled at the 1997 Moscow Auto Show, its production volume remained limited due to pricing that was not competitive and relatively low market interest. Annual manufacturing reached a maximum of about 1,500 units, accumulating roughly 8,000 vehicles prior to its cessation in August 2006. Development plans for a dedicated rear-wheel-drive platform were ultimately shelved.
The Nadezhda was built on demand by AvtoVAZ’s OPP (ОПП) Pilot Industrial Production branch located in Tolyatti. The model was phased out as AvtoVAZ redirected manufacturing resources towards the more lucrative 112 Coupé.
Design
Initial concept versions were equipped with dual round headlights sourced from the VAZ-2106, but production units featured headlights from the Lada 110 to meet newer regulatory standards.
Engines
- VAZ-2120 1.8 with carburetor (VAZ-2130 engine, 1.8 L, 80 PS)
- VAZ-2120 1.7i with fuel injection (VAZ-21214 engine, 1.7 L, 84 PS)
Variants
- "Van" ("Utiliter") – commercial delivery van for retail purposes
- "Pick-up" – commercial delivery truck for retail use
- "Service" – equipped as a mobile workshop
- "Manager" – designed as a mobile office environment
- Taxi – four-passenger configuration featuring an expanded luggage area
- 2120M 4×2 – redesigned rear-wheel-drive variant utilizing the rear axle from Izh Oda and incorporating a hinged rear side door (not produced on a large scale)