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Over 17 million LADA 2101s were produced between 1970 and 2012, making it one of the most produced cars in history.
The 1981 LADA 2101 1.8 MT is also known by several other names, including:
- LADA 2101 Zhiguli (in the Soviet Union and Russia)
- LADA 1200/1300/1500 (in some export markets)
- VAZ 2101 (in some countries, VAZ being the factory's acronym)
- Zhiguli 2101 (in some countries, Zhiguli being the nickname)
- Lada 2101 1.8 (in some countries, emphasizing the engine size)
- Lada Classic (in some countries, emphasizing its classic status)
In different countries, the car was marketed under various names, but LADA 2101 remains the most widely recognized and iconic name.
Note that in some countries, the car was also rebadged or rebranded, leading to additional names like:
- Riva (in the UK)
- Lada Nova (in some European countries)
- Lada 1200S (in some countries, emphasizing the sporty trim)
