Lada Niva Legend loses side airbag in update

news.drom.ru (Russian)

The updated Lada Niva Legend will feature a driver's front airbag but will omit the side airbag. This change was officially announced by AvtoVAZ. Currently, Niva Legends are equipped with a side airbag but lack a front driver's airbag. The decision to install only one airbag aims to maintain the model's affordability. The modernized Niva, which debuted on June 3, 2026, also receives a new 90 hp 1.8-liter engine. Production begins in July.


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