According to them, the domestic SUV on certain parameters may well compete with the Mercedes G-Class, according to the portal Stern.German experts, having studied the history of "Niva" came to the conclusion that the model produced since 1976, has the classic features of the Russian car. Russian jeeps are inexpensive, passable and economical."A real ancient technique for forest workers and hunters", — said the expert Gernot Kramper.However, according to him, the developers of the new Lada 4x4 Vision retreated from tradition and presented to the public a completely modern technological car, which is noticeable even at first glance. Kramper called the appearance of the updated "Niva" stylish and a little daring.The specialist also stressed that the new Russian SUV will receive a modern drive with pre-installed driving programs and automatic transmission.Earlier it became known that the pre-production version of the new "Niva" motorists will present no earlier than a year. This was stated by Jan Ptacek, Vice President of sales and marketing at AVTOVAZ. In August 2018 at the Moscow motor show AVTOVAZ presented the concept of the future Lada 4x4 Vision.According to the "Autoreview", the exhibition model got the base Renault Duster second generation, which means upgraded suspension, new power assisted steering column adjustment on the flight, and upgraded electronics. However, later Ptacek explained that the car presented at the exhibition is not a prototype, and the pre-production version in the final version may differ from the concept.