History of Shevy Niva. Detailed test drive Chevrolet Niva (Chevrolet Niva). CHEVROLET NIVA HISTORY

General information about the car

Chevrolet Niva (Chevrolet Niva) is a five-door compact SUV (SUV class) with a constant full-wheel drive. Received from 2002 to the present at the joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ in Togliatti.

History of creation

In 1977, the Volga Automotive Plant began serial production of the All-wheel drive SUV VAZ-2121 "Niva". Easy design and good performance led to the fact that the model continues to be issued and to the present, however, under the name 4x4. Nevertheless, in 1998, AvtoVAZ presented the concept of a car on the Moscow Motor Show, which was supposed to replace the usual Niva. The concept received the VAZ-2123 index and had no differences from the predecessor - the main of them became the five-door body. The release of the new model began in 2001, but the financial problems of AvtoVAZ did not allow to introduce it into mass production. Cars were produced by small parties. As a result, it was decided to sell the brand "Niva". The buyer was the American concern General Motors. American experts have contributed about 1,700 changes to the design of the new Niva, as a result of which the VAZ-2123 model has become a completely independent design.

In September 2002, the first NIVA car under the Chevrolet brand was performed on the newly launched joint conveyor GM and AvtoVAZ. After in 2006, the rights to the brand "Niva" finally crossed GM, it was decided to rename the old modification of the VAZ-2121 in Lada 4x4. In 2009, Chevrolet Niva was updated: the car received a new design, another decoration of the cabin, better noise insulation and other technical improvements. In 2012, information about the timing of the third generation of Chevrolet Niva appeared. The official website of the GM AvtoVAZ announced the appearance of the model in 2015. It is not yet known whether it is created on an existing platform or designers use something else. Most likely the model will receive a new line of motors, including gasoline from GM and diesel.

Technological features and characteristics

Differences Chevrolet Niva from ordinary Niva a lot. The design of the car is made in a completely different style approximated to the model range of Chevrolet. The back door began to break the sideline, and not up. Also on this door began to be attached a spare wheel, which in the VAZ-2121 was in the subcontrol space. The suspension, the power unit and the transmission of significant changes have not been treated. After restyling in 2009, Chevrolet Niva began to be equipped with frost-resistant bumpers, which began to withstand 5 km / h at -40 degrees. Also added such an accessory as a separation for glasses in the ceiling. CHEVROLET NIVA colors have expanded to 11 options since 2013.

In addition to the basic versions of the SUV, Chevrolet Niva also has limited or conceptual developments. A limited edition of Chevrolet Niva Fam-1, manufactured in 2006-2008, was equipped with a 1.8-liter Opel Z18XE engine, ABS and SUZUKI VITARA gearbox. There is a tuning modification of Chevrolet Niva Trophy, with a Schnorhel, a place for fastening the winch and self-locking differentials of high friction in gearboxes. To the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand was timed to circulate 300 cars of a limited series called Chevrolet Niva Limited Edition, similar to Equipment with Chevrolet Niva Trophy, but additionally with 16-inch black alloy wheels and off-road Continental bus. There are CHEVROLET NIVA projects with a pickup and van body.

Interesting Facts

During the production of Chevrolet Niva, 100% engines are tested on motor stands, and handouts and gearbox are tested in noise cabins. Three percent of the Chevrolet manufactured Niva pass 40-kilometer tests on a special GM test program.

For restyling in 2009, a competition was held among the 6th Designer Atelier. The famous Italian company "BERTONE" won the victory, on which the Design of Lamborghini Diablo and Alfa Romeo Pandion also won.

On Chevrolet Niva Limited Edition, the GM-AvtoVaz Jeffrey Glover Company is driving. He chose her corporate Chevrolet Tahoe.

Chevrolet Niva caused Kinolyap in the cult series "Brigade". In one of the series describing the events of 1995, Chevrolet Niva got into the picture, the release of which began only in 2002.

Pros and cons in comparison with classmates

The main advantage compared to classmates is the ease of construction, thanks to which the car's permeability increases. Chevrolet NIVA successfully combines the classic advantages of the old Niva and the comfort of the city SUV. Chevrolet Niva has a permanent four-wheel drive - unlike the main "rival".

The main drawbacks of Chevrolet Niva are a weak 80-strong motor, which provides a very modest dynamics, the absence of ABS and a high noise level in the cabin. Also not at the height of safety. As a result of the tests conducted by the magazine "Autores" in 2003, Chevrolet Niva received only 1.6 points out of 16.

Figures and awards

Chevrolet Niva is the most soldered SUV in Russia in 2004-2008, according to statistics of the Association of European Businesses.

Restyling Chevrolet Niva received in 2009 a professional Avtogornist Prize "SUV of the Year" in two nominations - "SUV" and "Premiere of the Year".

In 2012, Chevrolet Niva received an award "For High Performance Quality" at the Kiev Auto Show SIA-2012.

From 2002 to 2012, about 430,000 Chevrolet Niva cars were produced.

In 2005, Chevrolet Niva entered the top five most hijacked cars.

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Chevrolet Niva is a budget SUV compact unit with a bearing body, also a system of permanent full drive. This car is the result of "joint creation" of specialists from and American automotive builders from.

Domestic workers were able to develop a vehicle, and the Americans were "focused" and installed on the conveyor assembly. Chevrolet Niva is pretty "ascetic" (only the necessary minimum options) and attracts mainly a small price tag, as well as good off-road characteristics. The entire lineup of Chevrolet.

History of car

The role of the predecessor was the VAZ-2123 version, represented by the public in the 1998th. But after in 2002, a group of engineers from GM "intervened", the novelty received a Chevrolet nameplate, enrolling on the conveyor assembly in the "updated Ipostasi". The release of cars was established in Togliatti at the power of the joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ.

Since then, the car "conquers the hearts" of many domestic motorists, still remaining in demand. Every year Chevrolet Niva is buying about 30,000 drivers.

From the start of the release in 2002 and to 2015, this compact off-road machine has diverged more than 550,000 copies.

The conceptual version of the off-road car VAZ 2123 Niva in 1998 was presented during the Moscow International Automobile Salon. The design bureau extended that the car will come to the change of VAZ-2121, produced at that time almost without change for more than 20 years. But in order to promote a car into mass production, there was no money.

Therefore, a license to release a new car, which means the rights to the "Niva" brand, sold the GM concern. It is clear that the serial version of the car did not receive such appearance as she was in the first show. American designers contributed more than 1,700 changes in the domestic machine. Therefore, many consider the NIVA car a fairly independent compact SUV.

As a result, in 2002 from the plant, the serial first Niva Chevrolet was launched. From the very beginning, some believed that after the start of the assembly of new items, the production of VAZ 2121 will stop. But this did not happen, because the new car was worth 2 times more than the predecessor. After 2009, the vehicle survived modernization.

According to the "Association of European Business of the Russian Federation", the all-wheel drive car from 2002 to 2008 was bought most often in our market.

Appearance

CHEVROLET NIVA has its own inherent to the American automotive brand, Chevrolet Niva shows the logo on the radiator grille, the body and the "steering" of the control. In general, judging by body uniform you can easily guess the standard SUV stylist. Only the beam of the rear axle testifies to the ability to the division of off-road cars.

The appearance of Chevrolet Niva is able not to cause negative emotions, it looks quite relevant, despite the fact that it was developed in the mid-1990s. But it is unlikely that someone will call the appearance of the budget crossover unfounded. After all, the car is intended not only for comfortable movement on country tracks, but also for the capture of off-road.

It's nice that the car prepared seriously for off-road. There is a sufficiently powerful protection of the power unit, successful weighing over the axes, as well as minimum side skes. Pleases plastic body protection. An impressive road clearance is ideal for our roads. And the presence of short plastic bumpers and flat, as if trapped headlights, testifies to the desire of an SUV to a difficult march of a bad road.

Ergonomics of the model received a good assessment. Despite enough modest dimensions, all the doorways are spacious. "Outlet" swallowed from the workpiece on the door of the luggage compartment. The fact that the car has a spare wheel on the rear door along with the continuous beam of the rear axle, pronounced that we are not a compact particler, but a real "combat" SUV.

Due to bevelous front racks and well-performed side glazed, the body's aerodynamics and the quality of the review are significantly improved. The installed rails on the roof only add practicality to our crossover. Feed optics looks nice and is an adequate addition of the entire back of the car.

The plastic substrate of the rear bumper was fully successful and in terms of design, and in terms of ergonomics. The owners of Chevrolet Niva I can no longer worry about damage to the Bumper LCP during loading of bulky or heavy loads.

Salon

Inside the Chevrolet Niva I generation is spacious and convenient. A great overview is provided for all areas, so companies can be expressed by deserved gratitude to specialists. Given the inexpensive price tag, the interior of the auto looks pretty good. It is clear that when finishing, we decided to apply all the same plastic of a coarse type.

The archaic adjustments installed in front have archaic adjustments, and the "tidy", together with the front console, received an old-fashioned appearance, even if you pose an analogy with machines of the late 1990s. It's nice that the car is equally good for the city and countryside. The Russian SUV has air conditioning, a hydraulic steering wheel amplifier and a good noise and vibration insulation, which is clearly better than the "maternal" model.

All controls are located near the driver, therefore it is not necessary to reach them, distracted by the crossover control. Sitting on the front seats is quite convenient, as for a compact car of off-road type. Chairs have comfortable head restraints and side support.

The insanity of the cabin is good, so to blur or pour it with water, you will still try. Rear sofa can place comfortable 2 adults of large buildings. You can sit in threesome, but it will be a bit uncomfortable due to the seating profile, as well as an outdoor transmission tunnel.

Restyling 2009

In 2009, the car suffered restyling, which resulted in a new appearance from Bertine. The result turned out to face - the SUV began to look much better. Changes can be noted if you pay attention to the radiator grille, which has received a Chevrolet enlarged emblem, as well as on the front bumper.

The head lighting looks quite unusually: "foglights" got a round shape, and the front wings possess improved turn signs. The side of the body is decorated with plastic overlays, and the body of external mirrors are now painted in the body color.

More "top" versions of Niva Chevrolet 1 generation are equipped with sixteen-day alloy "rinks". Front doors have a copyright BERTONE EDITION signboard.
The back of the all-wheel drive car received the stylish form of new lanterns, and the rear bumper has a special loading platform, unpainted type.

The group of designers was able to insert two stylish and original lattices into the rear bumper, performing not only a decorative task. They improve the circulation of the air inside the renewed Niva Chevrolet, so the glass now fogging. To speak in general, the updated appearance causes certain attention and respect even in very picky motorists.

Those who often encounter off-road will appreciate the novelty. Special attention deserves ground clearance - 200 millimeters under the rear axle with a full loaded car. With a cutting mass and wheels designed for 15 inches, the clearance is 240 millimeters, which is a very good result. Curb weight - 1,410 kilogram.

In 2009, Niva suffered an update, and the Italian Atelier Bertone also worked on improving the appearance of the car.

Inside cars, which were made after 2009, specialists took into account all the complaints and customer offers. It became more auxiliary offices and convenient cup holders. New versions now got a mirror that was attached to the windshield. Thanks to this time it turned out to lower the degree of unpleasant sounds.

Restyled version of Chevrolet Niva has a new 3-spoke steering wheel produced in Portugal. He significantly changed the "tidy", which workers made better and modern. After 2011, the cars began to have airbags and pretensionable safety belts, and the chairs themselves "grown" in terms of convenience.

Now you can fix the lid of the luggage compartment in three positions. Driving a vehicle can be remotely remotely using a modern wedge, which is equipped with a remote control. The ceiling got a pair of lighting lamps. The interior of Reistayling Chevrolet Niva looks spacious, comfortable and ergonomically.

The versions made after February 2014 have more modern seats with improved lateral support and new head restraints. Despite the use of cheap plastic, inside the car is not so many extraneous noises and other problems. This was achieved thanks to high-quality assembly.

The volume of the luggage compartment is 320 liters, but if necessary, this figure can be increased, if you fold the seats on the second row. Then it will already have 650 liters of useful space for the owner of the domestic SUV. The luggage compartment has no threshold, the doorway turned out quite wide, which significantly simplifies the loading / unloading of the boot.

Specifications

At the moment, Chevrolet Niva of the first generation has only one variant of the power unit. The company decided to supply a domestic SUV with a reliable atmospheric gasoline engine, which received a row layout with four cylinders and a total working volume of 1.7 liters.

The engine also has a distributed fuel injection and a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism. The motor in full complies with EURO-4 environmental standards and develops 80 horsepower and 127.4 Nm of torque. The company's specialists decided to synchronize this power plant with a non-alternative five-speed manual transmission.

Due to this, the car accelerates to 140 kilometers per hour. The first hundred is given by Niva for 19.0 seconds. If we talk for the consumption of gasoline, then in the urban trait, the SUV will ask about 14.1 liters. On the highway, this indicator will fall to a value of 8.8 l, and in mixed mode, the motor will eat about 10.8 liters of AI-95.

All versions of Chevrolet Niva have a system of mechanical constant full drive on the platform of the inter-axle blocked differential, as well as a two-speed "dispensing". Together with increased road lumen and in small sizes, the all-wheel drive system of the car has good geometric patency on off-road.

Also auto-resistant during turns on slippery road surface and can tow trailers weighing up to 1,200 kilograms. The main modernization of the Niva Chevrolet engineering group considers the use of cardan shafts with the introduction of hinges of equal angular velocities. In addition, it is possible to include changes in the "distribution", which received the 2-row bearings of the output shafts. Thanks to the improvement of the gear lever, it turned out to reduce the noise inside the SUV.

It is worth adding that from 2006 to 2008 this car was available performed by FAM-1 (or GLX). She had a 1.8-liter Opel Z18xE motor, developing 122 horsepower. In addition to this motor, this option possessed a 5-speed mechanical gear of AISIN with a built-in dispensing box, which is known to many by many. The car did not receive special demand, so in a couple of years they sold only about thousands of copies.

As the basis for Chevrolet Niva, the body carrying the body was laid, where there is an anterior independent spring suspension based on double transverse levers and rear dependent five-barn spring suspension. Disk front brake devices are applied as a braking system, and simple drum mechanisms are standing.

The brake device has a vacuum amplifier, and older equipment is equipped with an ABS electronic system. The river steering device functions together with the Hydraulic Amplifier. Before serial release, the novelty was tested on tests of different harsh conditions: from hot Asian deserts to cold Siberia.

In all situations, the model has shown itself in the best possible way. It is not afraid of low and high temperatures, as well as other extreme conditions. The suspension of the car of the Russian assembly without shaking and unnecessary inconvenience can overcome a variety of obstacles.

Crush test

The Chevrolet Niva car has all the best off-road characteristics from last version 2121. The domestic SUV received not only a fresh appearance. When creating the development department paid special attention not only to appearance. Some additional constructive solutions have been added that allow you to go closer to the level of quality and comfort to foreign cars.

Today, the car has all the necessary modules to become a truly comfortable and comfortable machine. During full-fledged crash tests, it became clear that due to a limited engine compartment, if you compare the model with a last machine, an urgent need for airbag installation appeared. On time trials, the main damage falls on the lower part of the body.

After the crash test, Chevrolet Niva is noticeable that the lower part of the car was greatly remembered, and the discs were deformed. After impact, the steering wheel hit the mannequin so much that it became oval. The most important reason for this is insufficient body strength. But it is the body that must have the main protection of passengers during the frontal collision. Because of this, there may be serious injuries from the driver.

Fastened belts The upper part of the body suffered not as the lower, which can be clamped during the deformation of the floor. Fears cause and displaced clutch mechanism, as well as the pedal node itself. Because of this, you can get serious ripped wounds. The first models of the SUV suffered a displacement of the locks of the lower part of the body during collision. But later began to apply the most durable structure of the body.

After familiarizing with the crash test, Chevrolet Niva becomes clear that the body is the most viverse place in this vehicle. During his damage, a rupture appears in the steering column, fails the clutch mechanism, so the chance to get different injuries from the driver and the front passenger rises. Therefore, the machine has an amplifier of the body with the defense of the locksters from the rupture.

Doors have metal bars that protect from lateral collision and from excessive transverse deformation. However, this is not enough - judging by the international system of the Specification of Chevrolet Niva can only be attributed to the average safety segment among passenger vehicles.

Price and configuration

The domestic market as of 2017 serves Chevrolet Niva in 6 grades: "L", "LC", "GL", "LE" and "GLC". Standard execution of the off-road car costs 588,000 p and has:

• Hydraulic steering wheel ZF;
• Immobilizer;
• Electrical windows on the front doors;
• Tissue salon;
• 15-inch steel "rollers";
• Central locking;
• Audio preparation with 2 speakers;
• Isothermal glasses;
• The function of heating the legs of the rear passengers and the outer mirrors with heating and electrical adjustments.

The maximum equipment is estimated from 719 500 rubles. She possesses:

• Two front airbags;
• Combined interior trim;
• Electronic ABS system;
• Air conditioning;
• Fog lights;
• Heated front seats;
• A regular audio preparation designed for 4 columns;
• 16-inch "rinks" from light alloy;
• Roof rails;
• Factory alarm.

Niva Chevrolet is a new modification of the machine of increased passability of VAZ 2121, producing in the USSR. The more latter model has a streamlined body, modern technical options. But despite all this, the model remained Spartan in terms of configuration.

Her appearance, as well as the level and quality of the salon, leave much to be desired. Therefore, in terms of tuning Niva Chevrolet provides a wide range of actions. Every driver seeks to make his car individually so that they differ from all.

Tuning Niva Chevrolet with his own hands

Very often, the car owners "pump out" their vehicle for road off-road. This technological process cannot be called complicated. It is possible to install power body kit, the list of which includes a powerful front bumper made of bent steel pipes with a platform under the winch. It is not difficult to produce this thing, it is important to have the desired tool and equipment for working with the metal.

The installation of new disks and tires can also be attributed to off-road improvements. Some owners of the domestic SUV set the Schnorkel - the exhaust pipe that goes on the roof. It may be needed in cases where the car will be used extreme off-road.

Separately, it is worth saying the installation of the winch. Some are mistaken, believing that this item is needed only for participants in the various off-road competitions. Such an assistant will be excellent help when resting in nature, in the country and fishing.

You can purchase an electric winch, which will allow you to independently get out of the holes, the ditches, and also help others get out of the complex sites. Equipment case Some hide under homemade metal casing. You can still install a protective, military coloring, matte or glossy type.

Tuning power aggregate

There are many varieties of improving the power plant of Niva Chevrolet, which makes it possible to significantly increase its technical data. Some owners carry out:

• Replacement of the crankshaft and piston rings, which makes it possible to increase the volume by 0.1 liters;
• Replacement nozzles;
• Replacement of the control unit;
• Correction of the geometry of the power unit by increasing the diameter of the valves and the well of the pusher for the inlet and exhaust channels. We need new pushers with a diameter of at least 1 millimeter;
• Sealing valves, which allows to increase power by 10 percent;
• Replace the catalyst to the plane sensor. This refers to the tuning of the exhaust system of Chevrolet NIVA, but it really helps to improve the technical data of the motor.

To produce data for manipulation, direct interference is required to the technical part of the vehicle. The best choice can be called Chip-tuning "Engine" Chevrolet Niva - work with the "brain" of the motor - an injector.

There are knowledge of software. In this case, you can change the technical settings of the car. This method can be called the most affordable.

Tuning suspension

Since this car was created for riding in a bad road, the car suspension should cope with serious loads, but not with all and not constantly. To do this, you can improve the permeability by enhancing the suspension. The simplest solution is a lifting or an increase in clearance. You can also improve the dispensing box, eliminating childhood diseases. For example, you can:

• Change the basic bearings on double row;
• Replace covers;
• Do not forget to replace the seals;
• Equip the dispensing box with auxiliary support for the shaft.

It is very important to make the correct centering of the dispensing box, which will reduce the degree of vibration and increase the technical resource of the node.

Tuning Salon

As a standard plan, many make a lagging salon. Who has money, buy natural skin. You can also install in return for the regular simple chairs of sports type seats, with pronounced lateral support.

Lovers of the bright interior resort to xenon or bixenon lighting of the cabin, the bottom. Does not hurt the improvement in noise insulation. Instead of the basic stereo system, you can install "Bortompeteer", which can be called a functional solution.

Tuning Far

Such procedures are carried out not only to improve the aesthetic species, but also for improved light and its range. The owners of Chevrolet Niva establish additional LED lenses on dimensions, swivel modules, complemented by LEDs. Some change the color, tone, texture and headlight substrates, install chips, reflectors and replace factory lamps on LED.

Pros and cons

Pluses of cars

• Stylish, modern and aggressive exterior design;
• The presence of high road lumen;
• Headlight protection;
• Winch;
• Two full-sized spare wheels;
• The presence of the luggage compartment on the roof;
• All sorts of protection of the bumpers and the bottom of the side of the car;
• Pleasant, modern interior;
• Comfortable steering wheel, which received adjustments;
• Advanced instrument panel and central console;
• Improved cabin insulation;
• Plenty of free space;
• Increased luggage compartment;
• Safety bag;
• The top package has the presence of a touchscreen display;
• Strengthened power unit;
• Honest, non-electronic system of full drive;
• Good permeability.

Cons of cars

• In urban conditions, the car looks very unusual;
• Not recorded motor engine;
• Rear suspension dependent (someone can calculate it plus);
• Cute fuel consumption.

Comparison with competitors

To date, the competitors of Niva Chevrolet have and not so little. Each vehicle has its advantages and disadvantages. To the most commonly occurring machine-competitors in this car, and, as well as Suzuki Grand Vitara, Tagaz Tingo, Great Wall H3. You can also mention domestic rivals, represented by Lada Niva and.

Other models of this unit are present, but they already have another price policy. To the most direct rival Chevrolet Niva, many refer to Renault Duster. This is the most familiar or advertised machine from those listed above. Initially, you can pay attention to the data of the power unit.

Renault Duster has 3 versions of power plants. This is a gasoline 1.6-liter, 115-strong (156 nm), as well as gasoline 2.0-liter, 144-strong (195 nm) version. A diesel engine, 1.5 liters, which develops 109 horsepower and 240 nm of torque.

If you compare the "Frenchman" with the domestic option, then in the basic performance, the power plant in the Renault Duster is more powerful. It seriously increases its attractiveness among connoisseurs of SUVs, which move more in the city trait and on the highway. Someone thinks that Renault Duster's off-road qualities is enough for country trips, but for dirt and serious off-road, a stronger coupling is needed, as well as an enlarged height of the road lumen.

Although the level of comfort in Renault Duster meets many criteria for modern drivers. Although the power of the French crossover is higher than that of Chevrolet Niva, it is also an order of magnitude more. As for the transmission, the Niva has a connected enhanced transmission and blocking the differential mechanically, while Duster has an electronic coupling of switching between 3 modes of movement.

The level of configuration is also better and richer at the French car. Therefore, the final version should take the buyer himself, guided by its priorities.

06.12.2016

Niva Chevrolet (Chevrolet Niva) is a small car, which, at first glance, seems a parquet, but, in fact, this is a real SUV. Due to the small size, a short base, a permanent full drive with a symmetric differential, the presence of locks and a reduced transmission, this car is able to get out almost from any swamp. For fourteen years of its existence, almost no changes have undergone, the only thing that the manufacturer solved is, it added a plastic body kit. But, whether everything is so stable with reliability and what to expect Chevrolet from the Used Niva, now and try to find out.

A bit of history:

The story of Niva Chevrolet takes its beginning in 1998, at the same time, on the annual auto show in Moscow, the concept of the public was first presented for the audience of the VAZ 2123 "Niva". The novelty was to replace the outdated model of VAZ 2121 "Niva", which was produced without special changes for more than 20 years. But, to launch the serial production of new items, the Concern AvtoVAZ, at that time, there was no money. As a result, the leadership of AvtoVAZ decided to sell a license for the production of VAZ 2123 and the rights to the "NIVA" brand concern "General Motors". Before the start of the sales, the concern constructors have made a colossal number of changes to the usual appearance "Niva", which made it possible to consider it an independent model.

In the global market, the novelty debuted in 2002. It was assumed that the previous version would be removed from production, but this did not happen (changed the name to "Lada 4 × 4"), since the novelty turned out to be almost twice as much as its predecessor. In the market, Niva Chevrolet, at a price competes with foreign SUVs, but, alas, not in quality. In 2009, an updated version of the SUV was presented, the changes affected only the appearance and interior, and the technical part remained unchanged.

The advantages and disadvantages of Niva Chevrolet with mileage.

The Body of Niva Chevrolet begins to be covered with rust already in the fifth year of operation, the corrosion foci appear almost on all the joints and corners of the car. The paintwork is very weak, especially on the plastic elements of the body. Many owners do not recommend washing the car with high pressure washers, as it often knocks out paint pieces. If you constantly drive with a rear door, then, over time, her loops are delayed and the door begins poorly closed. To avoid this trouble, many owners carry the spare tire in the trunk.

Engines

Two Motors are available on the car - 1.8 (125 hp) Opel production, they are equipped with only export cars and 1.7 liters (80 hp) production AvtoVAZ, this motor is designed for the CIS market. Neva Chevrolet with an engine 1.8 Real exotic for our market, therefore, there is no point in talking about its reliability. Motor 1.7 has a good resource and has a number of essential flaws. The timing of timber is equipped with a metal chain. The main disadvantage of this node is considered the unreliable design of the Tensioner Tensioner, which often leads to the chain jumps. The signal of the need to replace the tensioner will serve as a rattle sound from under the hood when the cold engine is started and the diesel rockness at idle. If, the running engine often arbitrarily strokes, most likely washing or replacing the throttle sensor and fuel injectors (flushing is recommended at no less than once in 70-90 thousand km).

Also, not famous for its reliability and ignition module, the signal about the need for its replacement will serve as a deterioration in dynamic indicators and engine trimming. Somewhere in 100,000 km, the replacement of hydrocompensators is required if they do not replace them in time will lead to a premature failure of the ramp and exhaust valves, which, as a result, will significantly reduce the compression in the cylinders. In order to extend the life of hydrocompensation, specialists of the company a hundred are recommended to monitor the oil level and keep it above average. The car, with mileage more than 150,000 km, increases oil consumption - up to 300 grams per 1000 km. Often, the reason for the increased flow of oil serve to serve the oil slimming caps, on average, once every 100,000 km requires the replacement of the oil pump, the idle regulator, the mass flow sensor, the laying of the cylinder head unit and the starter.

The cooling system disappoints the frequent appearance of the flow of the radiator, and the quality of the expansion tank does not withstand any criticism (cracks), as a result, it is necessary to change it every 15-20 thousand km of mileage. Periodically, it is necessary to pay attention to the state of the connecting clamps of the lower nozzle going to the radiator to avoid leakage of the coolant. Also, it is not famous for its reliability and bracket fastening of the exhaust manifold, the signal of the need for replacement will serve foreign sounds resembling rattling. The noisy work of the fuel pump is a fairly common phenomenon, this feature is not treated. Once every 4-5 years, check the state of the fuel tubes, which are under the bottom, since with time a large amount of dirt and reagents accumulate on them, which contribute to the occurrence of corrosion, which will result in gasoline leakage.

Transmission

Niva Chevrolet is equipped only with a five-speed mechanical transmission. As the operating experience showed, the mechanics are quite reliable, but it has enough minor flaws. From the main one you can allocate: the vibration of the gear handle on high engine speeds (2500 and higher), on warranty vehicles, dealer, warranty changed the lever assembly, but it solved the problem not for a long time. Some owners managed to eliminate the vibration of the lever, replacing the plug and bearing. If, on the car began to knock down the fifth and rear transmissions, most likely, the adjustment of the gear selection mechanism is required. The weakening of the fastening of the fastening of the scenes often leads to a displacement of the lever forward, as a result, the fifth and reverse transmissions are stopped. The clutch has a decent resource (80-100 thousand km), but the release bearing may ask for replacements already at 40,000 km of run, also need to follow the state of the worker cylinder anther. Another aghilles fifth is the razdatka, flowing the glands of the dispensing box is a fairly common phenomenon. It is also worth mentioning that each third car, even a good dispandate, is eating a terrible howl.

Chassis Niva Chevrolet

Pendant Niva Chevrolet has a fairly simple design and does not cause special problems. Due to the features of the design, the wheel bearings must be adjusted and tightened at least once every 25,000 km, and, if not neglected by this requirement, the bearings will serve up to 80,000 km. Also, you should not forget if you check the cracks of the shrusers for the presence of cracks and once in half a year to syringe crosses. Most often, replacement of the rear suspension is required - every 40-50 thousand km. The disadvantages of the front suspension include silent blocks of the upper levers and ball supports, their resource is 50-70 thousand km. Once in 70-90 thousand km, the replacement of support bearings, shock absorbers and their springs are required. Every five years of operation it is necessary to change brake hoses to new ones. Lines of the front brake pads up to 50,000 km, rear - up to 60-80 thousand km.

Outcome:

Niva Chevrolet is a fairly reliable, unpretentious and inexpensive SUV. The car will be an excellent option for outdoor enthusiasts (fishing, hunting) who are not afraid and love to repair themselves. Listed problem areas are just the statistics of the most common faults, according to the owners of this car and specialized a hundred. Buying this car, you must understand that anything can be broken here, therefore, the Pedantic car enthusiasts of Niva is not a comrade. When buying this car, much depends on the Fart, as a rule, the lucky ones challenge the ODD about her reliability, but those who are not lucky, have to constantly eliminate annoying minor malfunctions.

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Chevrolet car company over the years has been occupied by leading lines in the global market. The brand experienced plenty of takeoffs and falls, which once again emphasizes the positive aspects of the automaker.

At the moment, Chevrolet cars can boast of great popularity in all regions of the world. For example, at the enterprises of North America, cars are harvested exclusively premium class, as well as sports cars and branded SUVs. It is not surprising, because in this region a great influence has a giant General Motors, who cannot afford to oversee the production of budget versions.

But if we talk about the budget models of Chevrolet, they are produced in South Korean factories, and they differ quite low cost.

If we talk about the domestic market, the most popular model, of course, is Chevrolet Niva. Therefore, it is not surprising that many motorists are interested in the question "Where are Chevrolet Cars Niva for Russia?". In this article, we just discuss this issue, as well as find out how high-quality Niva SUVs that are doing on Russian facilities.

The main assembly of Chevrolet Niva for the Russian market and the CIS market occurs at the Togliatti branch of the company General Motors. At this enterprise there is a complete cycle of the car assembly, including the manufacture of all parts and components, as well as welding and painting.

After the release of each batch of cars, quality control experts randomly choose several copies, and send them to testing and testing. If employees detect disadvantages, they return the car to refine.

Quality Chevrolet Niva Russian assembly

Chevrolet Niva is a worthy representative of traditional Russian cars. Therefore, it is not surprising that the model has become a real folk car, and it is difficult to imagine a domestic hunt or fishing without the Niva SUV.

The Russian version of the car is assembled on the basis of the modular platform of the VAZ-2123 model, but engineers general Motors significantly increased the functionality and passability of the novelty.

It is worth noting that for 4 years since 2004, the Niva SUV ranked first in the sales level ranking.

Domestic car is sold in three grades. In addition to basic, tuned and restyled version are also available.

Whatever it was, the quality of the car is still depends on the site of the assembly, and the Russian model has a lot of questions. First of all, the owners are not satisfied with the low level of security. Therefore, riding at very high speed causes at least distrust, because in earlier configurations of the Niva, there are no airbags.

Relatively recently, adopting all the complaints of motorists, the developers have released the updated versions of Niva, which are already equipped with all necessary security systems.

Paintwork and now does not cause admiration, since the color is unstable to scratches and does not protect the body from corrosive processes.

Features Chevrolet Niva Russian assembly

As noted above, Chevrolet Niva is considered to be the most sold and demanded SUV in the automotive market of Russia. Since the debut of the model in 2002 to this day, more than 175,000 cars have come from the plant conveyors, which can be called a very good productivity indicator.

The most modern version of Chevrolet Niva is already in the basic configuration:

• multi-level heated seats;
• side tint;
• alloy wheels;
• modern air conditioning.

Given all past shortcomings, now manufacturers emphasize special attention at the security level of the SUV.

As a power unit, a 1.7 liter engine is used, which is capable of producing 80 horsepower.

Recently, there was information that the German engineers of the Opel concern collect a new power unit with a capacity of 123 hp. Also, there is hope that there will also be a diesel engine in the future, which is not enough to Russian motorists.

But while the range of power units is quite meager and boasts the same old engine.

Output

One of the most striking representatives of Chevrolet company in the Russian market is the Niva SUV. This car is produced on the domestic branch General Motors in the city of Tolyati. It is worth noting that there are a lot of claims to the Russian assembly, but the developers try to constantly upgrade the popular crossover.

Among the main advantages of the SUV of the domestic assembly, its excellent permeability and a pretty appearance.