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In March 2020, the VIS-AVTO company (a subsidiary of AvtoVAZ) began mass production of a new version of the LADA 4×4 Bronto SUV (urban “Lynx”). The opportunity to buy this car appeared in July 2020. Let's find out what's new with this modification, as well as what this SUV is capable of.

What is the difference?

If you are familiar with the Lynx, then you are familiar with the technical features of the Bronto in general terms. It has Val-Racing self-blocks at the front and rear with a blocking coefficient of 0.65. The main pairs have a gear ratio of 4.1 instead of the standard 3.9. The springs are reinforced (Perm production), the front shock absorbers are from a relative named Chevrolet Niva. Wheels with Bontyre Stalker M/T mud tires with dimensions 235/75 R15 are supplied by the Volga Tire Company. The standard 16‑inch spare tire under the hood is now positioned as a spare tire and is supplied with a corresponding sticker.

Price of factory Niva Bronto Lynx

There are 3 modifications:

• Niva Bronto Lynx in three-door version;
• Niva Bronto Lynx in a five-door version;
• Niva Bronto Lynx is a five-door with a large trunk, popularly known as VAZ 2131.

The Niva Bronto Lynx was first introduced in 2009. The name is so unusual - Lynx came from a competition held for fans of off-road riding. Many voted and decided to name this off-road modification Lynx.

At the Niva Bronto Lynx plant, all tests were carried out, which is why the full-fledged factory SUV is certified and mass-produced. The basis, of course, is the Niva 4x4.

The Lynx is specially modified specifically for driving on severe off-road conditions. The car was tested by many organizations and came to the conclusion that the LADA NIVA 4×4 “Lynx” is one of the best production cars in the world.

This modified SUV is equipped with R-15 wheels with an additional 4 cm of offset outward, which means that the track increases by 8 cm.

Tires may be different, but the best fit are YaShZ Ya-569 235/75/R15 29″ and Cordiant off-road 235/75/R15 29″ tires.

1. The starting price of the Niva Bronto Lynx in the first modification without additional options is 644,400 rubles. If the car is painted in camouflage, its price will increase to 708,200 rubles;
2. the cost of the 2nd modification of the Niva Bronto Lynx starts from 688,000 rubles, in camouflage - 767,600 rubles;
3. The 3rd modification costs 723,000 rubles without additional options, in camouflage - 802,600 rubles.

If we take the top one with the maximum number of options, then the price of such a Niva will be 950,000 rubles.

As you can see, the price is simply astronomical, and for the emptiest version of the Niva Lynx. If we take into account that the new Niva 3D costs 439,900 rubles, then the difference is 204,500 rubles. We decided to calculate how much it would cost to make a 3D Niva from a standard Niva - Niva Lynx 1 in a two-door version.

Having tuned Niva 3D we will get Niva Lynx 1, for this you will need to buy the following parts:

• Flexible Kit arch extensions - 4,000 rubles;
• locks 2 pieces - 22,000 rubles;
• main pair 4.1 - 6200 RUR;
• elevator kit 11,000 RUR;
• tires Cordiant Off Road 235/75 R15 - 18,800 rub.
• KiK Angara wheels 6.5x15 - 12,800 rub.

Cost of work done:

• replacement of the main pair - 8000 rubles;
• installation of locks - 4000 rubles;
• reinforcement of the rear axle - 9000 rubles;
• installation and configuration of lift kit 7000;
• cutting arches and installing extensions - 6000 rub.

The price of converting a standard new Niva 3D into a Niva Lynx 1 economy option is 108,800 rubles, totaling with the price of the car is 549,000 rubles. Of course, it won’t be possible to make them exactly one to one, but the characteristics will be approximately the same. The cost of the alteration is approximate, taking into account all work performed in the service center. Installing spare parts yourself will significantly reduce the price.

If you take a good used Niva 3D from 2007 with an injection engine and power steering, for about 200,000 rubles, then the total price of reworking the car will be 310,000 rubles. And this is no longer as expensive as for an irreplaceable SUV.

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The price of cars and tuning may vary slightly depending on the region, but we managed to get an approximate amount of costs.

For whom?

Lada 4x4 Bronto is an excellent second or even third car in the family. It’s as if dad was thinking about buying himself a quad, but realized that for the same money you could buy a whole new Niva, and even with special training. Moreover, from the dealer, with a guarantee and without headaches during registration. Although, if you take the Bronto at maximum speed, it turns out that dad was considering something very premium as an ATV: for a Bronto in the Style body kit, with foglights and camouflage paint, they are asking 740,000 rubles. Neither the fashionable “pixel” color nor the “Alligator” protective composition are listed in the factory price list yet, and each is capable of raising the price by another 50 thousand.

Air conditioning, heated front seats and heated electric mirrors, electric windows, ABS and audio preparation - all this is also available on the regular Lada 4x4.

Air conditioning, heated front seats and heated electric mirrors, electric windows, ABS and audio preparation - all this is also available on the regular Lada 4x4.

Service maintenance

Inside the car

All products manufactured by PSA Bronto OJSC undergo mandatory certification. A high level of organization of production control allows the company to offer its consumers today reliable and high-quality cars and spare parts for them.

Like the VAZ Niva, produced by AvtoVAZ, the Niva Lynx of any modification, produced by PSA Bronto OJSC, is a serial product. The entire Lynx model range is sold to customers through a dealer network of organizations that is able to ensure high-quality fulfillment of the manufacturer’s warranty obligations. Such organizations carry out repairs of Bronto cars and the entire range of their technical maintenance.

The acquisition of the Lynx will allow any buyer to become the owner of not only the off-road properties of the Niva, but also to significantly increase their capabilities thanks to the small-scale production of PSA Bronto OJSC.

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Clearance

The lowest point of the car is under the rear axle, so in this place the ground clearance is 240 mm. Under the front axle, the ground clearance is 260 mm. So the ground clearance is good enough for off-road driving.

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As for the track, it is almost equal on both axles - 1478 mm in the front and 1468 in the rear. For those for whom this is not enough, you can supply additional equipment for additional money.

To keep the car body in good condition longer, a cataphoresis coating can be applied to it. To do this, you need to immerse the body in a special bath with an alkaline solution. After this, chemical processes will begin, thanks to which a special dioxide film will appear on the surface of the body, protecting the body from corrosion. Moreover, this film will even be in hidden crevices, so the protection will be excellent. In general, after this procedure the body will last 5 times longer.

Additional headlights in the front of the car, which will perfectly illuminate the road in the necessary forests.

You can also install a pendulum steering wheel on a Chevrolet Niva; it is on bearings, so the service life of the steering will also increase 5 times. And most importantly, it will be easier to turn the steering wheel, and the wheels will respond more sharply to turning the steering wheel. In general, if you are planning to conquer off-road terrain, then such a pendulum arm is simply necessary. Initially, in a regular Niva, the pendulum works with polygraph bushings, so play will appear over time.

Every VAZ owner secretly dreams of having electric windows on his basin, at least on the front doors. So, such secret dreams can be fulfilled for extra money.

Also among additional options:

• removable winch, which can be installed on the front or rear;
• additional underbody protection;
• air conditioner;
• roof rack with additional headlights;
• power bumpers;
• camouflage paint;
• anti-corrosion coating;
• hatch with removable metal cover;
• instrument panel from LADA 4X4 in COMFORT configuration;
• electric mirrors from the same Niva in the “Comfort” configuration;
• rear-view mirrors with electric drive and heating;
• stylish ashtray and floor tunnel lining from Lada 4x4 “Comfort”;
• large spare wheel 7 Jx15H2ET15 ALTAN with 235/75R15 tire, which comes assembled.

The factory even gives a guarantee for such an SUV - 1 year or 35,000 km. Not so much, but considering the conditions in which the jeep will be used, it’s normal.

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Equipment and price

"BRONTO" equips Lynx-1 with equipment that turns the well-known LADA 4x4 into a new SUV, more serious, brutal and comfortable.

Basic equipment:

• self-locking screw-type differentials in the front and rear axles
• main pairs with gear ratio 4.1:1 (optional 4.44:1)
• Long-travel shock absorbers front and rear
• reinforced springs
• reinforced rear axle beam
• modified wheel arches
• rubber arch extensions (fenders)
• alloy wheels
• tires size 235/75 R15.

set the price of Niva Lynx-1 in the basic configuration - 481,720 rubles for a car of the 2013 model year.

Additional equipment and its cost:

• hatch with a removable metal cover – RUB 25,565.
• rear-view mirrors with electric drive and heating – 6900 rubles.
• electric windows – RUB 9,419.
• “camouflage” body paint and “liquid fender liners” (lockers) – RUB 55,166.
• “camouflage” body paint with a sunroof and “liquid fender liners” – RUB 57,236.
• painting in a non-standard color and “liquid fender liners” – RUB 51,026.
• painting rear view mirrors in “camouflage” color – RUB 4,430.
• anti-corrosion treatment of the body – RUB 5,486.
• anti-corrosion treatment of the body and “liquid fender liners” (lockers) – RUB 10,143.
• Radiator trim with “BRONTO” emblem RUB 7,742.
• upper arc with 2 headlights – 9277 rub.
• upper arc with 4 headlights – RUB 15,635.
• removable front electric winch 2.7 t – RUB 32,872.
• removable front and rear electric winch 2.7 t – RUB 46,265.
• air conditioner – 35,000 rub.
• front driveshaft with constant velocity joint - 8632 rubles.
• rear propeller shaft with constant velocity joint - 8632 rub.
• independent suspension of the front axle gearbox – RUB 10,071.
• expedition trunk with flooring – RUB 18,527.
• 2 additional lights for an expeditionary trunk – 8042 rubles.
• 4 additional lights for expedition trunk – RUB 14,749.
• mount for a spare wheel on an expeditionary trunk - 4,606 rubles.
• additional sound insulation of the interior - RUB 37,467.
• Comfort ceiling cladding with a lampshade – RUB 8,528.
• Comfort instrument panel and electric rear-view mirrors (together) – RUB 20,200.
• Comfort floor tunnel lining – RUB 2,567.

Technical characteristics of Niva 4x4 Bronto

Characteristics of the Lynx model

To the credit of our designers, the car turned out great. Indestructible chassis, simplicity of design - reasonable expediency has broken popularity records. The subsidiary successfully modernized the popular Niva model, turning it into a cash-in-transit armored car in the early 90s.

Niva Bronto successfully competes with similar brands of foreign cars, surpassing them in many of its qualities. First of all, this concerns cross-country ability on domestic off-road terrain.

How does Lada Lynx-1 differ from other models of its class? Firstly, special off-road tires provide the car with high-quality grip on the soil layer and high maneuverability along the most unimaginable path. In addition to rubber, off-road performance is enhanced by:

• increased ground clearance;
• reinforced suspension;
• increased shock-absorbing springs;
• strengthening of the rear axle and transmission pair;
• self-locking differentials;
• remote winch.

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You can read more about tuning domestic cars in this section, and how to make an all-terrain vehicle from a Niva here.

The Niva received all-wheel drive characteristics. The car has a spectacular exterior, and increased interior comfort also produces results:

• modern split system;
• interior heating;
• electric windows;
• high-quality sound insulation.

Where did the name "Lynx" come from? The jeep received this name after an open competition among fans of Niva models, on the basis of which SUVs are produced. The Lynx model copes best with the complex Russian terrain, confidently overcoming unimaginable obstacles. Chassis tests were carried out at the Dmitrovsky training ground. This is a godsend for those who love driving through the harsh Russian landscape.

The basic configuration of Niva Lynx cars does not include air conditioning or music: these amenities can be ordered additionally along with anti-corrosion coating, a winch mechanism and additional protection for the bottom from penetration when driving off-road. Over time, Bronto began to produce other modifications of Lynx - Lynx-2, Lynx-3 and Lynx-4.

Lynx-2 is a five-door hatchback, slightly longer than the traditional Lynx. The most notable thing about its appearance, besides the body type, are the sills with running boards, a sunroof and additional headlights on the roof. There is a special expeditionary body, and the five-seater cabin can be equipped with a “smart” heating system if desired.

“Lynx-3” is the same five-door, only with increased body volume. When painted in “camouflage” it takes on a downright menacing appearance. This service is provided in all trim levels for an additional fee. Four additional headlights on the roof, increased ground clearance and large rear-view mirrors are the main characteristics of this modification.

Among the features of the Lynx-4, it is worth noting the roof lining inherited from the Fora.

Separately, it should be noted the modification “Lynx-Landing” - a three-seater SUV with an open body. This vehicle has space for weapons and ammunition, and the doors and body walls have been removed for increased mobility and strategic effectiveness.