SUV NIVA from Chevrolet. Updated Chevrolet Niva: What has changed? Types of Chevrolet Niva

In 1998, the conceptual model of the SUV-2123 SUV model was presented at the Motor Show in Moscow. According to the constructors of the car, the car should have replaced the outdated model of the Niva, which was produced unchanged for more than 20 years. A new car was distinguished by a spacious five-door body. However, the motor and transmission as a whole remained the same. The release of the VAZ-2123 model, as an experienced sample, began since 2001. But on the introduction of a car into mass production, AvtoVAZ did not have enough money. As a result, GENERAL MOTORS received a license for the car along with the rights to the brand Niva. The Americans made about 1,700 changes in the nodes and machine units and in 2002 began to produce the CHEVROLET NIVA serial model. It was expected that after launching a new Niva to serial production, its predecessor - VAZ-2121 - will be removed from the conveyor. But this did not happen due to the high cost of the model Chevrolet Niva. In March 2009, GM-AvtoVAZ began producing a restyled version of the car. When developing an updated model, experts from the famous Italian studio Bertone were involved. The main part of the changes fell on the exterior and interior. As for the technical component, the Chevrolet Niva model received new headlights.

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Specifications Chevrolet Niva

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• width 1 786mm
• length 4 048mm
• height 1 652mm
• clearance 200mm
• places 5.

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Chevrolet NIVA is a famous Russian compact sacrifice, which is a receiver of the famous Soviet Svodnik VAZ-2121 "Niva". It is very popular among motorists, as evidenced by the attribution of this car by the Association of European Business of the Russian Federation to the most sold all-day Russia in 2004-2008, as well as the fact that Chevrolet Niva was awarded the annual professional award of automotive journalists "SUV 2009" in the nominations " SUV "and" Premiere of the Year ", as well as awards" For High Performance Quality "at the SIA Auto Show 2012. But for the roads of the CIS and Russia countries today, more than 400 thousand osses are Chevrolet Niva, by the way, here is the test drive Chevrolet Niva.

History of Chevrolet Niva brand.

In the first, the concept of the new sacrifice VAZ-2123 "Niva" was shown at the International Moscow Motor Show in 1998. According to the design of the designers, this new car should have become the heir to the famous "Niva", which by that time for 22 years was produced without serious changes.

The new Vase SUV essentially acquired only a more spacious five-door body, and its filling as a whole, engine and transmission, remained without serious changes. In 2001, at the experienced production of AvtoVAZ OJSC, Avto-2123 began to release the VAZ-2123, but it did not reach the introduction of this vehicle into mass production. The reason for this annoying situation was in the absence of sufficient funds from the company to serial release of the new car. As a result, General Motors concern, who became very interested in this sacrifice, acquired the rights to the brand Niva (Niva), as well as a license for VAZ-2123. Thanks to American engineers and designers in the VAZ-2123, a significant number of changes were made, which made it possible to consider the resulting car with an independent design.

Later, General Motors CO invested the launch of a new conveyor, from which in September 2002, a new VAZ-2123 was gone, who had lost the VAZ label to that named, and began to be referred to as Chevrolet Niva. At this model, the manufacturer had huge hopes. These hopes were justified, and thanks to the brand of Chevrolet Niva, the American company and brand itself, in general, won the hearts of Russian motorists.

By the way, at the initial stage, with the full serial launch of the new southeth of Chevrolet Niva, it was planned that his predecessor of the VAZ-2121 will be sent to a well-deserved pension and removed from the conveyor. However, the old man of the VAZ-2121 continued its existence and its release did not stop and to date. The reason for this was the fact that the new all-day, because of its significant rise, jumped out of the price consumer niche of his predecessor and two cars of the car, in fact, were not competitors to each other. And in 2006, the VAZ-2121 lost his famous name, and began to be called "Lada 4 × 4", as the rights to the trademark "Niva" was finally transferred to General Motors.

The development and modernization of the Svostnik Chevrolet Niva from the moment of his debut did not stop, technical improvements and changes were constantly introduced into its design, and from March 11, 2009, the release of the new restyled version of Chevrolet Niva began, over the body of which the designers of the famous Italian atelier Bertone began.

Description, price and history of the model range.

As we already know, the life of the model number of Shevi Niva is divided into the dorestayling period and the postearnital.

Initially, Chevrolet NIVA has had two basic versions of L and GLS with a 4-cylinder row gasoline engine VAZ-2123, a volume of 1690 cm. Cube, and a fuel injection system, with a capacity of 80 hp. (58.5 kW), the maximum torque was 127.4 nm. Such an engine made it possible to overclock Chevrolet Niva to a speed of 140 km / h. He also corresponded to the EURO4 toxicity class, and its consumption in the blended type, according to the manufacturer's plant, was 10.8 liters per 100 km.

The GLS version, as more expensive, was distinguished by an artificial leather salon trim, 16 inch alloy wheels with an aluminum bracket of a spare wheel, an audio preparation, heating of the front seats, toned windows, as well as fog lights and other improvements.

Later, the addition of LC and GLC configuration appeared with the possibility of adding an air conditioner, which corresponded to previous versions equipped with this very useful in hot weather by the unit.

In 2004, the management of the company was decided to equip all versions with electronically controlled outer mirrors with heating and audio preparation.

Among the standard model range of the time, such models such as Chevrolet Niva Fam-1 and Chevrolet Niva Trophy began to be issued. The batches of these cars were originally very limited, but later their production was increased.

Chevrolet Niva Fam-1 I saw the light in early 2006, and by the end of the same year, the production of this version was decided to increase. This version of the car received the GLX designation (index 21236 for the VAZ specification). The car received a new Opel Z18XE engine and 5 speed AISIN mechanics, which together with a transfer box were condensed by a single block. In addition to the new power unit and gearbox, this modification acquired an ABS system from Bosch, new drive shafts, a vacuum 10-inch brake amplifier. Among other features were added air conditioning, two airbags, more comfortable driver-adjustable driver's seat, as well as seat belt pretensioners.

However, in 2008, this seemingly quite a good version, did not gain decent demand among buyers and was removed from production. By that time, about thousands of cars were already released,

Chevrolet Niva Trophy. - Tuning modification, which was designed and intended for lovers of harsh off-road.

Features that distinguished this modification from the basic version were the following:

• To avoid a possible hydrowarder, a Schnorkel has been installed during the passage of the machine (the device allows you to make a fence of air from the surface space);
• Added the ability to forcibly disconnect the engine cooling fans;
• A mechanical tensioner chain was installed instead of hydraulic;
• Reducer received self-locking differentials of increased friction;
• Transmission acquired the main pair with a higher gear ratio of 4.3 instead of 3.9 basic versions, as well as its sapunas were brought into a rotor space;
• The possibility of fastening the electric winch.

New Niva Chevrolet.

The next, updated version of Chevrolet Niva, over which the Wizards of the Italian Design Atelier "Bertone" worked out, saw the light on March 11, 2009. An updated machine, retaining its general geometric parameters and awareness, has become more matching the general style of the Chevrolet brand. Mostly changes touched only elements of the design of the exterior and interior. The main technical improvement has become new headlights with a uniform distribution of light flux. Such improvements manufacturers were able to achieve using the linous headlights of the near light. Rear optics, in turn, changed only its design. Here is the crash test Chevrolet Niva.

The exterior received an updated front bumper, and the rear bumper acquired special holes to improve the ventilation of the cabin. Plastic decorative lining on wings, doors and thresholds, which are in a more expensive configuration GLS and GLC, in contrast to base versions, painted in body color.

Also, the GLS and GLC package, in addition to the previously available differences from the basic packages L and LC, received the following additions: the roofs of the German company Jac-Products are installed on the roof, the gearboxes and "Distribution" levers are supplemented with inserts "under aluminum", the audio preparation was supplemented with two Located in front with speakers, the front seats are equipped with a heating system, and the front bumper is equipped with fog lights.

The interior of the new version of Chevrolet Niva also received some changes. The designers almost completely converted the space between the front seats: there was a place for cup holders and small objects. Mirror control joystick and the heated seats control unit were moved to the lower part of the center console. The ashtray has gained its new style in the form of a separate element: a glass with a lid. The ceiling was changed and the ceiling lifting, and the GLS and GLC equipment appeared a new console with a glap.

Now they are a little oriented at prices. New Chevrolet Niva basic configuration without air conditioning can be purchased from 444.000 rubles today. The same version with air conditioning (LC) will cost you at least 29.000 more expensive. As for the more expensive configuration, the Niva GLS can be purchased at a price of 514.000 rubles, and the Niva GLC - from 541.000. Review of the updated Chevrolet Niva 2014.

Latest improvements and plans for the future.

As for the plans for the future of the Ozvodnik, the creators and owners of this brand are divided by them very reluctantly. However, from those scarce answers to questions of some journalists, it became known that in the future due to the expected transition of Chevrolet Niva to the EURO5 toxicity standard, the car expects the next improvements and additions. What a car in the end we will see, you can only guess and wait for his official presentation. Perhaps some new details we learn in the near future. Well, for now it is worth content with the existing version of Shevi Niva.

By the way, it is worth noting that some improvements of the Svodnik Chevrolet Niva gets constantly. For example, only for the period from 2010 to 2012, the car received significant improvements in the suspension, which highly reduced the noise when driving, also increased the safety and reliability of this node. Improved car cleaning system of car. Improved seat belts. The car became completed with a new jack. Let's hope that before the release of the new version of Chevrolet Niva, specialists will not stop and will not stop adding regular improvements to the car. Reviews of the owners of Niva Chevrolet.

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The first six - seven years of Chevrolet Niva body is well opposed to corrosion, but then red dots gradually begin to appear on all the joints and corners of the car. Most of all suffer the lid of the gas tank, the hood, the edges of the wings and doors. Deep chips on the paint rust quickly quickly, nor about which galvanized it is certainly not going.

Paint and varnish coating in quality, chips and scratches appear not as soon as on other cars. Of course, more than 20-centimeter clearance and plastic body kit are additionally affected. However, quite often the paint can begin to swell by itself, especially on the arches and on the hood. Often overlayed the pad between the trunk door and rear bumper.

How to fight rust on the thresholds.

Heavy reserve sooner or later makes the back door to prick and she begins to close badly. Fastening bumpers weakens with time and formed quite noticeable gaps between them and the body. Often there is a backlash at the driver's door and door handles. Glasses with frequent lowering are gradually covered with scratches and eventually flowing and hired.

The weak point of the lower part of the car are spars. They are covered with rust and often deform from subdomains. The engine protection can be drifting the engine protection during movement, the creak is especially heard during turns. In the age of age, fuel tubes in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right wheel are often overloaded.

The trunk is quite modest, only 320 liters, the folding of the seats allows you to increase its volume up to 650 liters, but for the transportation of longs the depth of the received opening will be small. The upholstery is very practical and easy to clean, but with additional niches just trouble, it's nowhere to fold the driver's skarb. Some configuration includes a branded shovel, hanging on the fifth door on the other side of the spray.

The Salon Niva Chevrolet is a prefabricated Solonka of Vaza models of the late 90s, most of all parts from the model 2115. Plastic hard, sparkler, but wear-resistant. Regulating except the new steering wheel, which appeared in 2009. Drivers complain of a small amount of tanks for the trifles and the terrible rattling of the glove box.

Noise isolation is very weak. The engine and tires are distinctly audible, and at high speed it is added to the wind whistling from the side mirrors. On certain engine speeds, approximately between 2500 and 3000, begins to vibrate the lever of the PPC. And in the range from 80 to 100 km / h, the distribution is insanely, usually the owners try to drive or faster or slower.

Due to the scored drain behind the expansion tank in the salon can get water. The radiator of the heater also often flows, and it does it right on the front passenger's feet. Replacing it on a model equipped with air conditioning will require full disassembly of the panel. Cables for dampers of valve control systems and heating are stretched and burst. The stove is very noisy, but heats very well.

The overall drivers are sitting down seats. The front panel under the influence of direct sunlight may be deformed, especially the glove cover (it just stops closing). Through the torn anthers of the levers of the box and disassemble, the cold air can blow, and through the seal of the steering shaft and the antenna fastening - to leak water.

In 2009, the car was seriously modernized. Italian Design Studio Bertone was heading the update, so restyling touched the appearance of the machine and interior decoration. The grille changed the grille, there were new linase headlamps, and the lanterns found another drawing, the bumper changed, and the rear received a convenient rubber overlay, facilitating the loading of the overall cargo.

In the cabin now another steering wheel with three knitting needles and a more comfortable gear handle, an open box appeared and two cup holders between armchairs, other seats and a better upholstery of the ceiling. Finally, the normal lighting plaffers and the glacial were made. Door seals are thicker, optional rails are available, as well as door handles and mirrors painted in body color. Revised noise insulation and pattern of wheels.

Shevi Niva is one of the few cars on the Russian market that has no airbag in the basic version. However, starting with the GL configuration, it is also from the driver, and at the front passenger, they also laid belts pretensioners. Of the active safety systems, there are only ABS.

The car passed the crash test twice and both times in 2011. Representatives of the GM-AvtoVAZ company broke the export option in the maximum configuration and it coped well, 12.5 points out of 16 possible. But the journalists have tested the basic model for our market and the result turned out to be predictable terrible - only 1.6 points out of 16.

Failure on autoreview tests

By electrician under the hood, the main problems are mainly associated with the generator, more precisely with the wiring around it. It first burns, then contacts and in the end the diode bridge. In 2014, the node was upgraded. Another weak point is the starter. He has a small resource, as it is located in the immediate vicinity of the exhaust manifold and works in unfavorable temperature mode. With a long parking lot, the battery is often discharged.

In the salon, the fuel level pointer is usually the first, then the coolant temperatures, then the switches and turning relays. But all this most often happens closer to the hundredsmatic run. Often refuses the heating of mirrors, seats and rear windows, as well as power windows. And they make it spontaneously, can stop working on the new car.

The native keychain of the control of the central lock is extremely short-lived. When you turn on the dimensions, sometimes the ignition is triggered, despite the fact that the key is not even inserted into the lock. The headlight light is quite good, especially after restyling, however, due to bad contacts, lamps are sometimes burning and plastic reflectors melted.

The suspension is energy-intensive, however, on the usual asphalt, it leads to an excessive batch of the body, which is most felt in the turns. Especially not comfortable rear passengers, they even throw them on the lying police. The machine is completely revealed at rough terrain, long strokes of the suspension and permanent four-wheel drive allow you to pass where modern crossovers with a complex electronic filling.

Approximately 50,000 km run is usually knocking anything, does not rattle, but then it is most often interference. The first ball bearings of the front and silent blocks of jet tray are reached. Rubberometallic hinges of the upper right lever are burned due to the constant thermal effects of the exhaust gas removal system. To 100,000 km of replacement may require many more details, including shock absorbers.

A separate conversation will be about the wheel bearings. They require adjustments and suspenders of about every 30,000 mileage kilometers, then their resource will be about 80 thousand. Regular rods on nature with dirt and water races reduce the service life of hub bearings, as well as brake drums, by about twice.

Pedals are quite far from each other, you can led in heavy boots. Thanks to an effective vacuum amplifier, the car slows down well, the pedal is soft throughout the go. The front brake pads go about 30-40 thousand, wheels of 60-70 thousand km. Rear drums can easily pass 120 thousand kilometers, though the pads in them will have to change twice during this time. Brake hoses are better prepedentially replaced by 100,000 km of run, they can sweat at the most unexpected moment.

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.

Today, every resident of Russia is familiar with Chevrolet Niva, which for the period of its existence managed to become a real folk car. Niva Chevrolet combines a number of positive qualities: excellent permeability, high reliability, spacious salon, comfortable control, etc. However, the main advantage of this car is low price, since even almost a new Niva can be purchased at a price of 400-500 thousand rubles, and the price of earlier models can be only 300 thousand rubles. Below we present Detailed test drive Chevrolet NivaThe 2009 model year (restyling), in which all the elements of the car will be considered: from the appearance to the technical part.

General data and impressions of the Niva

The production of Chevrolet Niva began in a distant 2002. Until 2009, the car did not receive updates and was sold in a very modest configuration, and even despite this was greatly popular with drivers. In March 2009, a restyled version of Niva was released, which received a number of updates, became more powerful, more comfortable and more functional. A restyling version was taken to the test drive, which still remains one of the most popular cars in Russia.

After the test drive, the new Chevrolet Niva left positive impressions. Updated Niva received a new building from the BERTONE atelier, an updated interior and plastic kit. Crosses of cardan shafts were replaced with shruses. Hinged front suspension joints were also updated. Later versions of Niva received ABS, airbags, new optics, rails, alloy discs on 16 "and other important updates.

Our Chevrolet Niva pleased the smooth ride, good maneuverance and high passability. Perhaps the safety qualities of the Niva fully justify the cost of the car. If the dorestayling version had problems with shaking at high speed, then the new Chevrolet Niva easily swallows minor irregularities and does not cause discomfort. Additional comfort is achieved due to excellent controllability and spacious salon. By the way, the car's salon is not distinguished by high-quality materials, but the build quality is at the highest level.

As for the car functionality, we got a version with ABS, safety pillows, shruches and other elements that were integrated into the Niva only after 2011. Versions of cars issued until 2009 did not have a small part of these advantages.

If you rely on the low price of the car, we can safely say that the new NIVA is one of the best solutions in terms of price and quality ratio. Of course, in many respects, it is inferior to the same Duster, but also the price of Niva is significantly lower. For 400-600 thousand rubles. Buyers receive a passable SUV, which has a number of useful functions and is very easy to maintain.

Exterior of the Russian SUV

Each resident of Russia is perfectly familiar with the appearance of Chevrolet Niva. Of course, to call Chevrolet to the Niva stylish car is difficult, but they choose it clearly not because of the design. Niva released after 2009, look very good.

The wrapper of the car was created by BERTONE. In front of the car received an updated grid of the radiator, which is installed by a large chaldik Chevrolet. Also, the car received round fog and upgraded turn signals. The mirrors have a body color, and plastic overlays are installed on the side of the car. 16-inch alloy wheels are installed in the top-end sets. The back of the car received new stylish lamps, and the rear bumper received a special loading platform.

As for colors, the car is offered in the main colors of "graphite", "quartz", "Liquid silver", "Iceberg" and "Auster". Red, green and other bright colors are very rare.

Salon - convenience and space

Chevrolet Niva Salon is spacious, convenient and provides an excellent overview for all areas, so it is possible to put a positive assessment for it. In versions of the car released after 2009, all complaints and wishes of customers were taken into account. A lot of additional compartments and comfortable cup holders appeared in the cabin. In new versions, the mirror is attached directly to the windshield, which made it possible to reduce the level of unpleasant sounds.

Also, the car received a new 3-spoke steering wheel of Portuguese production. The dashboard was noticeably transformed, which became better and more modern. In versions, after 2011, airbags appeared and pretensionable safety belts, and the seats became much more convenient. The possibility of fixing the trunk lid in 3 positions. Controlling the car remotely is carried out using a modern discharge key equipped with a remote control.

Chevrolet Niva salon turned out to be spacious, comfortable and ergonomic. Despite the use of inexpensive plastic, there are no extraneous noises and other problems. This is achieved at the expense of high quality assembly. In addition, the salon has good noise insulation, which increases its comfort. Yes, and the Salon of the new Niva is quite good, despite the lack of expensive elements.

Management and Comfort

Manufacturers with each new version made an NIVO more comfortable and maneuverable. Externally, the car seems difficult to manage, but in fact it is not so. Niva is perfectly listened to the steering wheel and does not cause any problems when driving on different sites.

Before mass production, a new version of Chevrolet Niva has passed tests in various harsh conditions: from hot deserts of Asia to cold Siberia. In all cases, the car showed itself from a great side. It is not terrible with low and high temperatures and other extreme conditions.

An important advantage of the new Niva is a high-quality suspension, which without shaking and unnecessary inconvenience can overcome various obstacles. Power steering works well, providing a quick reaction to the steering wheel. The brakes also do not cause complaints, perfectly triggered both in direct sites and on the slopes. Excellent car handling is provided at a speed of up to 110 km / h. At a higher speed you need to be more attentive.

Unfortunately, there are Niva in Chevrolet and some problems in terms of manageability and comfort. Car engines are not distinguished by high power, because of which riding over the crossed terrain becomes more difficult. Troce into a slide on the Nive is quite difficult. Under such circumstances, the engine begins to roar and slowly accelerate the car. Another problem is a gearbox, which is difficult to manage it is quite difficult until it is completely warmed. However, over time, it can be used to it.

If you consider the management and comfort of the new Chevrolet Niva as a whole, then you can put a positive assessment. According to this part, the car is not ideal, but does not have significant drawbacks. For several weeks, it is necessary to get used to the features of the car, and there will be no problems in management.

We test the Niva on the off-road

Off-road tests and tests also managed to reveal the strengths of Chevrolet Niva. Despite the low-power engine, the Niva with ease passes complex areas: whether it is difficult to dirt or major storage.

The important advantage of Chevrolet Niva is that it is capable of ease to keep high speed even on a difficult off-road. When other cars strongly reduce the speed during the passage of complex sites, the car with ease moves under 70-80 km / h, without noticing obstacles on its path. By the way, during road off-road ride, Niva coped with complex areas without using the central differential blocking.

New Niva Chevrolet It will be an excellent solution for connoisseurs of outdoor activities. Regardless of the complexity of roads and climatic conditions, the car manifests itself from the best side.

Not bad dynamics and comfort of the car are achieved at the expense of the following technical characteristics:

• length - 4048 mm, width - 1786 mm, height - 1652 mm, clearance - 200 mm;
• full mass of cars - 1860 kg;
• engine power - 80 hp;
• maximum speed - 140 km / h;
• acceleration up to hundreds - 19 seconds;
• CAT - 5MCPP;
• fuel consumption 100 km - 14.1 liters in the city, 8.8 on the track;
• the volume of the trunk is 320 liters (650 l with folded seats).

Listed make a car convenient for almost any purpose. Today price new Chevrolet Niva is 500-700 thousand rubles. Niva fully justifies its price and provides its owners with everything necessary: \u200b\u200ba spacious salon, excellent handling, high permeability, etc. The only characteristics that need further improvement are overclocking up to hundreds and fuel consumption. However, the current indicators are not critical.

Prices and equipment

At the moment you can purchase Chevrolet Nivo car in 6-grade:

1. L is the minimum equipment with a minimum set of features and amenities (price - from 500 thousand rubles).
2. LC - air conditioning and cooling of a non-storage box have been added to the cars of this configuration (the price is from 540 thousand rubles).
3. GL - There are mirrors with an electric and heated, a spare wheel cap, central locking, ABS, belt pretensioners, airbags and a number of other amenities (price - from 576 thousand rubles).
4. Le - alloy wheels on 16 "are added to the base set of options, the All-Terrain function, the Schnorkel to overcome the aqueous obstacles, the plug to the antenna, the additional protection of the engine, the gearbox and other nodes, the traction-hitch, etc. (price - from 579 thousand rubles). Equipment LE is an ideal solution for outdoor lovers, as it is aimed at using outside the city.
5. GLC - Added chrome-plated overlay on the Radiator Cut, Headlights with Dark Bakery, Rear Salon Lighting Plafof, Seat Heating and Windshield, Rear View Camera (price - from 620 thousand rubles).
6. Le + is the most expensive equipment of the car. It has the maximum number of options and amenities, as well as the interior decorated in black color. The price of this package is the highest - from 632 thousand rubles.

As you can see, the prices between the equipment of Shevrod Niva differ not so much significantly, however, the differences between them are essential. If you want to save, you can choose the configuration L and LC. If you plan to use a car for country trips for outdoor activities, the version of LE is ideal. If you appreciate the maximum comfort, select the GLC or LE + versions. The car of each configuration is good and fully justifies its value.

Selection of used car

Of course, the supported cars of Chevrolet Niva are greatly popular today, but approach the choice of used car with full responsibility. The fact is that these cars are often used in difficult conditions: trips Countryside, active recreation and other inability. As a rule, budget SUVs have the worst condition than the standard city auto auto-age, so you need to choose the Niva Chevrolet bu need carefully.