VAZ 2120 Hope - a minivan for the whole family

VAZ 2120 "Hope" is a domestic minivan on a full drive. The car carries the official name "Lada 2120 4x4". Created on the basis of VAZ 2131, this car was very popular with motorists. Although it has drawbacks, there are many more advantages: 4x4 transmission with 4WD wheels, a unique four-door body, large capacity and compactness of accommodation. The model is designed for seven seats, in the cabin there are three rows of seats. The rear door on the right is sliding, which makes it easier for passengers to land and disembark from the car. In addition, the rear seats are able to fold, completely freeing space and allowing to turn the car into a double mini truck. Also an undeniable advantage is the good maneuverability and maneuverability of VAZ 2120 "Hope" thanks to the full drive. The owners are pleased to note the smooth running even on domestic roads and a fairly comfortable cabin with soft upholstery and ergonomic chairs.

At the moment, AvtoVAZ has stopped the production of this line, the last models were removed from the assembly line in 2005. Also VAZ 2120 "Hope" has two modifications: VAZ 2130 with a carburetor engine at 1.8 liters. And model 21214 with an injector engine of 1.7 liters. The 2120 series itself did not have any changes and was only released in the "standard" package.

Specifications VAZ 2120 "Hope":

1. The body is made in the all-metal version. It has four doors, one of which is sliding. The salon is designed for 7 seats, 5 of them are added for the formation of a cargo department. The equipped weight of the car is 1400 kg, the full weight is 2000 kg. The luggage compartment can hold 265 cu. Dm. With deployed seats and 980 with retractable seats. The width of the rear track is 1400 mm, the front track is 1300 mm. The height of the car is 1690 mm, the length is 4200 mm, the width is 1725, and the base is 2700 mm. The ground clearance is 190 mm.
2. The engine is a petrol injector with a capacity of 1690 cc. It has 4 cylinders arranged in a row. The torque is 127 Nm (3200 rpm), and the power is 80 hp. (5400 rpm). The car can reach speeds of 135 km / h.
3. Transmission mechanical, 5 steps. Four-wheel drive car, 4x4. Front suspension is independent, rear - a bridge. The front brakes are disc brakes, the rear brakes are drum.
4. Model VAZ 2120 "Hope" with a gasoline engine consumes gasoline A-92, the volume of the tank - 70 liters. In the city of Lada "eats" 12.3 liters per 100 km, in country trips - 10.3 liters, in a mixed cycle the machine consumes 11.8 liters.

In general, this Lada is a fairly balanced model both in terms of technical characteristics, and in the ratio of price and quality.

Reviews

At VAZ 2120 "Hope" the owners' reviews are quite positive. Many people like the variety in the functionality of the car: it is used as a family car, as a car for passenger traffic, as a truck. Also, the drivers positively speak about the passability and control of the VAZ 2120. The reviews contain many positive moments concerning the quality of assembly and controllability of the car: it listens well to the steering wheel, practically does not notice the pits on the roads, successfully overcomes the impassability. In addition, motorists note good quality running: the replacement of axles, tips, ball and other parts begins on average with 100,000 km of run. Minuses the owners of "Hope" find in its noisiness: the buzz of the engine is heard quite well in the cabin. There is also a weak interior heating in the winter. But all this is a minor defect in comparison with other advantages.

Lada 2120 4x4 is a reliable, comfortable, dimensional machine with a good design and excellent cross-country ability.