Russian UAZs and Chevrolet NIVA against the Korean KIA Retona

The most capable SUVs are usually military vehicles of the past. cars. Although, there are also legends among "civilian" cars. The first striking example is the VAZ-2121 "Niva" and all its derivatives, including the Chevrolet NIVA. It does not matter how many doors the car has - it has phenomenal cross-country ability for its class. Of course, a short one is better, but these are already nuances. But the "Niva" was conceived as a model of increased cross-country ability, that is, a crossover. But with the UAZ, everything is clear. Initially, it was developed for the military. It is capable of moving where roads were not even envisaged in the projects.

There is another SUV with military roots. In Russia, it is little known - this is KIA Retona. It looks like a miniature UAZ "Hunter", made specifically for beginner "jeepers". But in fact, this is a serious unit, a frame one, by the way, which already raises it one step above the Niva. For those who find the KIA Retona too expensive and unusual, there is an alternative. This is the first generation Sportage model. The car was created on the same chassis. It just doesn't look as sharp and brutal. If you search, you can find the "Sportage" with automatic transmission or diesel engine. And the author of the Gorbunoff channel decided to check which car is better in the mud - UAZ, Chevrolet NIVA or KIA Retona.