The Lada X-1 was a

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designed by Lada in 1981. It can be seen as the forerunner of modern MPVs.Auto Motor & Sport: Lada utvecklade hemlig familjebuss två år innan konkurrenterna
/ref> The shape was very aerodynamic and like the later

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it also had the headlights up by the windscreen. The length of the car was 4.2 meters (slightly longer than the

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) and not much higher than an ordinary station wagon. It was possible to move around and turn the chairs.Car Styling: 1981 Lada X-1
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