According to an internal document accessed by IAB, Lada is working on rolling out an update for the current Lada 4x4, probably the last update before the next-gen model arrives. The company will make the UV's 1.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine compatible with lower grade 92 octane petrol. Firing the 92-octane petrol, the naturally aspirated engine will deliver the same 61 kW (83 PS) at 5,000 rpm and 129 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission will remain standard.
The Lada 4x4 is available in three-door and five-door versions. Lada offers both the versions in standard and urban grades and a more off-road capable 'bronto' variant of the former. Prices start at 422,910 Rubles (112 790 Leu) for the 3-door version and at 484,830 Rubles (129 300 Leu) for the 5-door version.
The new Lada 4x4 will likely debut at the 2018 Moscow International Motor Show next month. The all-new next-gen Lada 4x4, which will ride on Dacia's low-cost B0/Logan platform, is expected to arrive in 2021-2022. The current updated model will soldier on until then.