“Lada 4” most commonly refers to the Lada 2104, which is the station wagon (estate) version of the classic Lada Riva/2105/2107 family produced by the Russian manufacturer AvtoVAZ.

What Lada 2104 Is

The Lada 2104 is an estate (wagon) built on the same platform as the Lada Riva/2105 sedans, derived from the Fiat 124–based Zhiguli line. It keeps the same basic rear‑wheel‑drive layout and simple mechanicals, but adds a longer roof and cargo area for more practicality.

Key Characteristics

• Body style: 5‑door estate (station wagon) version of the compact Lada Riva sedan.

• Engines: Typically small-displacement carbureted petrol engines (around 1.2–1.5 L) shared with other Riva models, focused on durability rather than performance.

• Design purpose: Simple, rugged family and utility car for use on poor roads and in harsh conditions, emphasizing ease of repair and low running costs.

Related Lada “4” Names

The “4x4” designation in Lada’s range refers to the Lada Niva Legend (formerly Lada 4×4), a separate small off‑road SUV, not the 2104 wagon. Lada also uses “4x4 Urban” and special editions like Bronto for more comfort- or off‑road‑oriented Niva variants.

If you meant a different Lada with “4” (for example, Niva 4×4, 4x4 Vision concept, or 2104 specs), say which one and the type of info you want (engine, reliability, off‑road ability, etc.).