As the cost-of-living crisis continues to drive up the price of new cars, one used car dealership is selling a Lada for nearly £22,000.
Bramley Motor Cars in Surrey are known for selling a wide variety of high-end classic cars, with their showroom featuring a number of vintage Aston Martins and Porsches.
However, amongst the iconic sportscars, the dealership is also selling a two-year-old example of a black Lada Niva Luxe for £21,850.
Touted as likely being the best kept Lada in the country, the left-hand drive example has covered under 400 miles since it was built.
Whilst the model lacks features typically found on modern cars, such as airbags, the company showed that this Lada comes with a top in-car stereo setup, including an Audison amplifier in the boot.
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First launched by the Soviet Union in 1977, the Lada Niva is one of the oldest cars in production to date, with many buyers it’s simple design, high off-road capability, and low price.
Whilst Lada cars were widely popular in the UK, their bad build quality and aging technology led to the company being the butt of many motoring jokes.
Official imports ended in 1997, however the Niva off-roader continued to be imported into the UK by a small company until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2021.
Whilst the £21,850 price tag will be considered high to many, it is more affordable than many new SUVs and crossovers of a similar size.
The only competitors that undercut the Lada are the Dacia Duster at £17,295, the MG ZS at £17,820, and the Ssangyong Tivoli at £20,245.
However, drivers thinking of picking up a bargain are reminded that the 46-year-old Lada design will not be as safe in a collision as a modern car.
