Chevrolet Niva car brand. SUV Chevrolet Niva ("Chevrolet Niva"): reviews, weak points, specifications. Prices and configuration

Today, every resident of Russia is familiar with the Chevrolet Niva, which, over the period of its existence, has managed to become a real people's car. Niva Chevrolet combines a number of positive qualities: excellent cross-country ability, high reliability, spacious interior, comfortable handling, etc. However, the main advantage of this car is its low price, since even an almost 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 Niva 2009 model year (restyling), which will consider all the elements of the car: from the exterior to the technical part.

General data and impressions of Niva

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

After the test drive, the new Chevrolet Niva left a positive impression. The updated Niva received a new body from the Bertone studio, an updated interior and a plastic body kit. The crosspieces of the propeller shafts were replaced by CV joints. The front suspension pivot joints have also been updated. Later versions of the Niva received ABS, airbags, new optics, roof rails, 16 ″ alloy wheels and other important updates.

Our Chevrolet Niva pleased us with a smooth ride, good maneuverability and high cross-country ability. Perhaps the driving performance of the Niva fully justifies the cost of the car. If the pre-styling 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 through excellent handling and a spacious interior. By the way, the car's interior is not distinguished by high-quality materials, but the build quality is at the highest level.

As for the functionality of the car, we got a version with ABS, airbags, CV joints and other elements that were integrated into the Niva only after 2011. Car versions produced before 2009 did not have even a small part of these advantages.

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

The appearance of the Russian SUV

Every resident of Russia is well acquainted with the appearance of the Chevrolet Niva. Of course, it is difficult to call the Chevrolet Niva a stylish car, but it is clearly not chosen because of its design. Nivas released after 2009 look pretty good.

The car wrapper was created by Bertone. At the front, the car received an updated radiator grill, on which a large Chevrolet nameplate is installed. The car also received round foglights and upgraded turn signals. The mirrors are in body color, and the sides of the car are fitted with plastic covers. Top-end cars are equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. The rear of the car received new stylishly shaped lights, and the rear bumper received a special loading area.

As for the colors, the car is offered in the basic colors "Graphite", "Quartz", "Liquid Silver", "Iceberg" and "Auster". Red, green and other bright colors are very rare.

Salon - Convenience and Space

The salon of the Chevrolet Niva is spacious, comfortable and provides an excellent view of all areas, so the manufacturers can be given a positive assessment for it. In versions of the car produced after 2009, all complaints and wishes of customers were taken into account. The cabin has a lot of additional compartments and convenient cup holders. In the new versions, the mirror is mounted directly to the windshield, which has reduced the level of unpleasant sounds.

The car also received a new Portuguese-made 3-spoke steering wheel. The dashboard has noticeably changed, which has become better and more modern. In versions after 2011, airbags and seat belts were added, and the seats were significantly more comfortable. Now you can fix the trunk lid in 3 positions. The car is controlled remotely using a modern flip key equipped with a remote control.

The salon of the Chevrolet Niva turned out to be spacious, comfortable and ergonomic. Despite the use of inexpensive plastic, there are no extraneous noise and other problems in the cabin. This is achieved through high build quality. In addition, the interior has good sound insulation, which increases its comfort. And the interior of the new Niva looks quite good, despite the lack of expensive elements.

Control and comfort

Manufacturers with each new version made the Niva more and more comfortable and maneuverable. Outwardly, the car seems difficult to control, but in reality it is not. Niva perfectly obeys the steering wheel and does not cause any problems when driving in different areas.

Before serial production, the new version of the Chevrolet Niva was tested in various harsh conditions: from the hot deserts of Asia to the cold Siberia. In all cases, the car showed itself from an excellent side. He is not afraid of low and high temperatures and other extreme conditions.

An important advantage of the new Niva is its high-quality suspension, which can overcome various obstacles without shaking or unnecessary inconvenience. The power steering works well for quick steering response. The brakes are also not satisfactory, working well both on straight sections and on slopes. Excellent vehicle handling is provided at speeds up to 110 km / h. At higher speeds, you need to be careful.

Unfortunately, there are some problems in the Chevrolet Niva in terms of handling and comfort. The engines of the car are not very powerful, which makes driving on rough terrain becomes more difficult. It is quite difficult to get under way up the hill on the Niva. Under these circumstances, the engine starts to roar and slowly accelerate the vehicle. Another problem is the gearbox, which is difficult to control until it is fully warmed up. However, over time, you can get used to it.

If we consider the handling and comfort of the new Chevrolet Niva as a whole, then here we can also put a positive assessment. In this respect, the car, although not perfect, has no significant drawbacks. Within a few weeks, it is necessary to get used to the peculiarities of the car, and there will be no problems in driving.

Testing the Niva off-road

Tests and off-road tests have also managed to reveal the strengths of the Chevrolet Niva. Despite the low-power engine, the Niva easily goes through difficult sections: whether it is difficult-to-pass mud or large slopes.

An important advantage of the Chevrolet Niva is that it can easily keep high speed even on difficult off-road conditions. When other cars slow down significantly when passing difficult sections, the car easily moves at 70-80 km / h, not noticing obstacles in its path. By the way, while driving off-road, the Niva coped with difficult areas without using the central differential lock.

New Chevrolet Niva will be a great solution for lovers of outdoor activities. Regardless of the complexity of the roads and climatic conditions, the car shows its best side.

Good dynamics and comfort of the car are achieved due to the following technical characteristics:

• length - 4048 mm, width - 1786 mm, height - 1652 mm, ground clearance - 200 mm;
• gross vehicle weight - 1860 kg;
• engine power - 80 hp;
• maximum speed - 140 km / h;
• acceleration to hundreds - 19 seconds;
• Checkpoint - 5MKPP;
• fuel consumption per 100 km - 14.1 liters in the city, 8.8 liters on the highway;
• trunk volume - 320 liters (650 liters with the seats folded).

The listed ones make the car comfortable for almost any purpose. Today the price of the new Chevrolet Niva is 500-700 thousand rubles. Niva fully justifies its price and provides its owners with everything necessary: ​​a spacious interior, excellent handling, high cross-country ability, etc. The only characteristics that need further improvement are acceleration to hundreds and fuel consumption. However, the current indicators are not critical.

Prices and configuration

At the moment, you can purchase a Chevrolet Niva car in 6 trim levels:

1. L - minimum configuration with a minimum set of functions and amenities (price - from 500 thousand rubles).
2. LC - air conditioning and cooling of the glove box have been added to cars of this configuration (price - from 540 thousand rubles).
3. GL - there are electric and heated mirrors, a spare wheel cap, central locking, ABS, belt pretensioners, airbags and a number of other amenities (price - from 576 thousand rubles).
4. LE - 16 "alloy wheels, All-Terrain function, snorkel for overcoming water obstacles, antenna plug, additional protection of the engine, gearbox and other components, towing hitch, etc. are added to the basic set of options. (price - from 579 thousand rubles). The LE package is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts as it is aimed at out-of-town use.
5. GLC - added chrome trim on the radiator grill, headlights with a dark bezel, rear interior lighting, heated seats and windshield, rear-view camera (price - from 620 thousand rubles).
6. LE + is the most expensive vehicle equipment. It has the maximum number of options and amenities, as well as an interior decorated in black. The price of this configuration is the highest - from 632 thousand rubles.

As you can see, prices between Chevrode Niva trim levels do not differ so much, but the differences between them are significant. If you want to save money, you can choose the L and LC trim levels. If you plan to use the car for outdoor driving for outdoor activities, the LE version is ideal. If you value maximum comfort, choose the GLC or LE + versions. The car of each configuration is good in its own way and fully justifies its cost.

Choosing a used car

Of course, supported Chevrolet Niva cars are very popular today, but you should approach the choice of a used car with all responsibility. The fact is that these cars are often used in difficult conditions: trips to the countryside, outdoor activities and other indecencies. As a rule, budget SUVs have a worse condition than standard city cars of the same age, so you need to choose a Chevrolet Niva with the utmost care.

1st generation

From the start of sales in 2002 to the release of restyled models in 2009 and up to the present day, the Chevrolet Niva has won various awards many times. Chevrolet Niva was recognized as the "Best Selling SUV of 2008", "SUV of the Year 2009" in the nominations "SUV", "Premiere of the Year". At the SIA 2012 auto show, Chevrolet Niva received the award "For high performance quality" as the car with the highest maintainability.

The history of the Russian serial civilian SUV began in 1977. Before the "Niva" cars with all-wheel drive in the USSR were only paramilitary GAZs and UAZs. VAZ-2121 became the first four-wheel drive passenger car named "NIVA". Contrary to popular belief, the name of the car has nothing to do with plowing, heading wheat fields, seeding or harvesting. The team of design engineers of the Togliatti automobile plant called their brainchild the "Best Invention of the Volga Automobile Plant" - having reduced the long and proud name to the first letters, they received the abbreviation NIVA as a result. Despite the ambitious name, only a donkey driver could say that the Niva is a comfortable car. Although, in comparison with the UAZ-469, the Niva was really comfortable and fast. From the point of view of an ordinary car owner, the Niva was solid and unpretentious, both outside and inside. It was a car designed to conquer the off-road, not the imagination.

Initially, the Niva was designed for residents of agricultural areas. However, the sky-high price for an ordinary Soviet peasant - the new Niva VAZ-2121 cost 10.5 thousand Soviet rubles - made it a dream of millions, but an unattainable dream. In the presence of an open shortage of passenger cars in the USSR, there was no queue for Niva, and the management of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant decided to reduce the retail price to 9 thousand rubles. The three-door Soviet SUV was bought by wealthy summer residents, artel workers, underground manufacturers. The VAZ-2121 became especially popular among the heads of district and regional centers.

Niva of the times of the country of the Soviets was practically the only original and incredibly successful development of Soviet design engineers. The four-wheel drive car with a monocoque body had an optimal weight distribution along the axles, a demultiplier and a lockable center differential of the transmission. The engine on the Niva was the same as on the VAZ "six" ("Zhiguli" VAZ-2106). From the very beginning, "Niva" was produced in the most unified manner with the popularly beloved Zhiguli. Many parts of the interior, power unit, spare parts, components for the VAZ-2121 were similar to spare parts for the sixth (and not only) Zhiguli model. This advantage was at the same time the most important disadvantage. The transmission of the Soviet jeep was incredibly noisy and vibro-loaded due to the imbalance of the short driveshaft, separate transfer case and Zhiguli gearbox.

In the late nineties, life in the country began to improve and various modifications of the basic Niva model appeared on the market. In 1993, the Niva VAZ-2121 came out in the usual body, but with contactless ignition, 5th gear and a more powerful 1.7-liter carburetor engine. They even tried to install a shaft with CV joints on the transfer case, which significantly reduced vibration and noise in the cabin.

A year later, in 1994, Niva came out in a new body with a third full-fledged door that went down to the rear bumper. Instead of the typical Zhiguli rear optics, the Niva-21213 received new square lights. In the cabin, the dashboard, similar to the dashboard of the Zhiguli "eight", was changed to a more modern panel and the front seats were improved.

The next modernized version was the Niva VAZ-21214 with a 1.6 liter engine. On the basis of this car, an export version with a diesel engine was assembled. Subsequently, the power unit of this export model was improved with a catalytic converter, central injection, after a while the engine received distribution injection.

In 1996, at the facilities of the OPP (Pilot Industrial Production) VAZ, they began to assemble the Niva in a five-door version (factory index VAZ-2131). With the lengthened body, the car slightly lost in cross-country ability and significantly in reducing the life of the power elements of the bottom. The first "five-doors" after several years of intensive off-road tests were sent for overhaul - dents in the bottom, cracks in the intermediate part near the spring of the front suspension of the side member, bursting brackets of shock-absorber mountings. "City" Niva also suffered, but for a slightly different reason. The "high seating position" protected the thresholds from rust, but in general, the car could not boast of high corrosion resistance. After Niva received modern soft bumpers in 1999, instead of duralumin channels, which could easily demolish posts and fences without damaging their own "body", the car was radically changed. The situation has improved significantly since the co-production Chevrolet Niva model began to be produced.

Today the second generation of Chevrolet Niva is an exemplary example of bodybuilding - both in terms of body strength, torsional rigidity, paintwork quality, and accuracy of joining body elements. The new Chevrolet Niva looks modest in terms of cabin comfort, but in a difficult road it will give a hundred points ahead of any modern SUV.

In 2003, a Chevrolet Niva crash test was carried out, assessing the parameters of passive safety. The results of the examination were more than modest - out of 16 possible points, the Chevrolet Niva received only 1.6 points and did not earn a single star. The absence of an airbag, violation of the integrity of the body in a collision, a rigid steering column threatened the driver and passengers with serious injuries. Only in 2011, the updated Chevrolet Niva of the GLS and GLC trim levels began to be equipped with front airbags, an ABS system, belts with pretensioners and a load limiting system, and more comfortable front seats.

Most of the units and main machine assemblies went to the 2012 Chevrolet Niva from previous generations. The history of the development of injection engines can be traced back to the Niva motors. The engines were specially adapted for the Chevrolet Niva models taking into account the new configuration of the engine compartment. At the same time, small batches of SUVs with injection 2-liter engines equipped with an unconventional transmission and models with modified carburetor engines were assembled.

The car uses a Russian-made electric power steering. On the old wheelbase, there were unified driveshafts, by analogy with the Lada 4x4, which has a much shorter wheelbase.

The main advantage of the Niva has always been reliability and unpretentiousness. The carburetor 1.7-liter, 80-horsepower engine with a contact ignition system has a conditional resource of 90 thousand km, but with regular maintenance, it usually takes much more. In restyled models, carburetor engines have been supplanted by injection power units. Injection motors are more powerful and can consume low-grade fuel, thanks to the installed knock sensor. True, injectors are more demanding on oil.

The Chevrolet Niva transmission has recently been distinguished by enviable noise and increased vibration. It is completely impossible to eliminate this defect due to the fact that the transfer case and the gearbox are two separate units, which are interconnected by an intermediate short shaft, with a rubber vibration damper attached.

To this day, five-speed gearboxes are installed on the Chevrolet Niva 2, which in 1994 replaced the four-speed gearboxes installed on the Niva. If you change the rubber covers in time, the front CV joints are almost eternal. At the same time, there is also a significant drawback - to replace the cover, you have to disassemble almost the entire drive from the front.

The suspension of the Chevrolet Niva is reliable, simple and durable. It allows the SUV to overcome serious bumps with ease. With regular extreme loads, the springs are the first to sag and the shock absorbers fail.

In the process of assembling a modern Chevrolet Niva, almost a quarter of imported components are used: electric drives for window lifters, wipers, gearbox oil seals, voltage regulator, water pump bearings and much more.

Since the spring of 2006, the production of a model with a factory serial number VAZ-21236 - Chevrolet Niva 2006 FAM-1 begins. The car is available in a single GLX configuration, equipped with a Z18XE engine and a 5-speed Japanese transmission from Aisin, which supplies spare parts and powertrain elements to almost all Japanese auto enterprises, in particular, the Suzuki concern. Opel's 1.8-liter FAM-1 engine has a capacity of 125 horsepower and a maximum torque of 167 N * m. In comparison with the traditional VAZ engine with a volume of 1.7 liters and a capacity of 80 "horses" with 127 N * m of torque, the figures are impressive. The maximum speed rose to 165 km / h against 140 km / h, and acceleration to hundreds of kilometers from standstill from 19 seconds was reduced to 12.

Chevrolet Niva FAM-1 was released in a small circulation of one thousand copies. The combination of imported components and the restyling carried out by the Chevrolet Niva increased the cost of the new Chevrolet Niva from 325 thousand rubles for a model with a Swazov power unit to 538 thousand rubles for a Chevrolet Niva in the maximum configuration with airbags and an ABS system.

At the end of February, the last car of the first generation, the 2009 Chevrolet Niva, was released. In March of the same year, after a week-long stop from the GM-AVTOVAZ assembly line to re-profile production to the updated standards, the first serial restyled second-generation Chevrolet Niva 2009 SUV was assembled.

The restyling of the exterior touched the bumpers, which have become more powerful and are made solid with a wide, purely "Chevrolet" radiator grille, delimited by a horizontal metallized bar with a branded cross into two unequal parts. The innovations in the design of the exterior and interior of the new Niva Chevrolet cars are due to specialists from the Italian auto studio Bertone. Outside, a stylish, but somewhat controversial, plastic body kit appeared on the car, and the rear bumper acquired a convenient wide loading area. The changes affected all lighting equipment. New alloy wheels have been added to the Chevrolet Niva catalog.

Inside, there is a new three-spoke steering wheel and an updated floor tunnel. After the modernization of the Chevrolet Niva was carried out, the buttons for controlling the heated seats and electric mirrors, as well as the cigarette lighter, moved to the lower part of the console, and the empty space was taken by a tray for small items and a pair of cup holders. Between the transmission levers, to the delight of smokers, there is a mobile ashtray that looks like a plastic cup with a lid and can be attached to all salon cup holders.

On the ceiling there is a new rectangular lighting unit, individual lamps for the passengers of the rear sofa, mirrors in sun visors and a large eyeglass case. The key to the updated Chevrolet Niva became foldable and, in addition to the flip-out metal working part, received two buttons that control the locks and the security alarm. Speaking of the Chevrolet Niva, describing the advantages after restyling will take much more time than listing the disadvantages.

For an additional fee, you can install an on-board computer in the Chevrolet Niva salon. Assembled specifically for installation in Chevrolet Niva, BC "Matrix" does not need a special place, no craftsmen, no adaptation. The on-board computer is installed in place of the control lamps. Moreover, all the functions of the "controllers" remain in place - they are duplicated by the "Matrix", which allows you to preserve functionality as much as possible. The on-board computer, whose full name is the State of the Chevrolet Niva "Matrix", has non-volatile memory. Even in the event of a complete power outage, the Matrix retains all data and is easily updated on its own. The on-board computer "Matrix" is characterized by the following functions:

Plasmer (carries out drying and warming up of candles)

Afterburner (reset controller settings when switching from petrol to gas)

Tropic (ventilation and system and cooling system control)

Trip computer

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Voice alert synthesizer

Alarm annunciator

In May 2010, the management of GM-AVTOVAZ announced the start of the assembly of improved modifications of the Chevrolet Niva. The design changes have contributed to a decrease in the overall noise level in the cabin, improved handling characteristics and a smooth ride. The gearshift lever has undergone a restyling, due to which, when the torque is reached in the range of 3500-4500 rpm, the noise level is significantly reduced. The use of a modernized transfer case, the output shafts of which have double-row bearings and a complete set of the propeller shaft with modified angular equal speed joints, also served to reduce the decibels that annoyed many car owners. The latest innovation has resulted not only in a reduction in noise, but also in a significant reduction in vibration.

The GM-AVTOVAZ engineering body has changed the assembly process for the arm bushings, front suspension and suspension arms to improve driver comfort, handling characteristics and ride smoothness. An improved assembly procedure has increased the rigidity of the suspension link axles, allowing the 2011 Chevrolet Niva to more smoothly overcome uneven road surfaces.

Other features, invisible to the naked eye, but directly affecting the driving characteristics of the car, have been improved: spring clamps have been improved, thanks to which, by compensating for the shrinkage of the hoses, leaks in the engine cooling system are not allowed, many key components have received corrosion protection. To prevent premature aging and destruction, the anti-corrosion protection of the interior fasteners and some parts from the engine compartment, the clutch cylinder, the battery strip, the wiper blades, the power steering mechanism body has been improved.

Of the interior modifications, the most noticeable was the change in the ease of winding up and removing the seat belts of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.

In June 2010, the release of the Chevrolet Niva 2010 in the new color "Papyrus" began. Since the start of production of the Chevrolet Niva, the color gamut has presented five primary colors. Limited editions of cars in other colors are produced from time to time. Papyrus is a golden beige color with a metallic effect. The most popular body colors for the 2010 Chevrolet Niva are Snow Queen, a light silver metallic, which accounts for a quarter of all cars sold, Milky Way, a black and blue metallic, and Quartz, a dark gray metallic, each color takes about 20% of the color model share. In September 2009, an exclusive batch of 150 off-road vehicles was released, painted in the unique “Black Uni” color - deep, mystical, black without the “metallic” effect. The limited release was timed to coincide with the seven-year anniversary of the start of production of cars of the updated Niva Chevrolet line by the Russian-American joint venture GM-AVTOVAZ.

Since January 1, 2011 Chevrolet Niva cars have been extended the warranty period. Now the warranty is 2 years or 35 thousand kilometers. Prior to that, the warranty period was half the shorter, and the guaranteed mileage was 30 thousand km. The management of the GM-AVTOVAZ JV shows enviable friendliness towards its closest competitor - the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, which produces its "cousin", an analogue of the Chevrolet Niva - the NIVA Lada 4x4 SUV. Moreover, the directorate of the Russian-American enterprise offered its resources and possibilities for restyling the VAZ NIVY-Lada - said the president of JSC AVTOVAZ Igor Komarov. "AVTOVAZ" counts on the help of GM-AVTOVAZ in the modernization of the Lada 4x4, which the Volzhsky Automobile Plant cannot carry out on its own due to the lack of engineering personnel and modern equipment.

In April 2011, GM-AVTOVAZ announced its intention to increase sales of Chevrolet Niva by at least 30% by expanding the model line.

GM-AVTOVAZ has been producing a new Chevrolet Niva SUV based on the classic Soviet off-road vehicle with all-wheel drive, the Niva VAZ-2121, since 2002, when, under the terms of the agreement, when organizing a Russian-American joint venture, the JV lost the right to use not only auto platforms, but also the legendary NIVA brand.

In total, more than 1,700 global changes were made to the basic model-progenitor of the VAZ-2121. In the period from 2009 to 2010 alone, about 60 engineering solutions were introduced into the modernized Chevrolet Niva. In 2010, more than 20 major design changes were added to the exterior and interior design changes. Naturally, the quality characteristics increased the attractiveness of the SUV, but on the 2012 Chevrolet Niva prices have also increased significantly.

In August 2011, the production of the Chevrolet Niva began in the "Lux" configuration - GLS and GLC (similar to the GLS assembly with a factory-installed air conditioner). Airbags and ABS are included in the package. Simultaneously with the start of the new configuration, the price of 2012 Chevrolet Niva cars increased. In the minimum L \ LC assembly, the cost of the Chevrolet Niva increased by 5 thousand rubles, and the price of the new Chevrolet Niva in the GLS / GLС configuration increased by 25 thousand rubles.

Another serious rise in prices took place on January 1, 2013. For a Chevrolet Niva car, the price for the L \ LC configuration increased by 3 thousand rubles, for a Chevrolet Niva car, the price for a more expensive GLS \ GLC configuration rose by 4 thousand rubles, and for an LE (Limited Edition) configuration with extended off-road preparation, the price for a Chevrolet Niva became more expensive by 5.7 thousand rubles.

How much is a Chevrolet Niva worth today? In total, the price for a 2013 Niva Chevrolet in official dealerships, depending on the configuration, will be as follows:

L - from 447,000 rubles.

LC - from 476,000 rubles.

LE - from 505,000 rubles.

GLS - from 518,000 rubles.

GLC - 545,000 rubles.

In the spring of 2013, GM-AVTOVAZ begins the construction of a new engineering laboratory, press and body shops and a logistics center, where the restyled Chevrolet Niva will be developed and assembled, which is scheduled to enter serial production in 2015.

In the official press release of the GM-AVTOVAZ JV regarding the results of the work of the design bureau, the general director of the joint venture, Jeffrey Glover, said that the new Chevrolet Niva would have nothing to do with the current model. The developers assure that it will be a completely different car in all respects. The restyled new car Niva Chevrolet will receive a different body, a completely changed interior design, but most importantly, a more powerful power unit.

It is planned that the SUVs will be equipped with a new 1.8-liter 125 hp petrol engine, an upgraded gearbox and a new transfer case. The option of installing a diesel engine is not excluded. The general director of the GM-AVTOVAZ JV admitted that it is not planned to install diesel engines on the Chevrolet Niva in the near future, but the designers are considering such a possibility. Among the most significant changes will also be the upgraded suspension.

The main thing, according to Jeffrey Glover, is that the new Chevrolet Niva, just like its predecessors, will remain an all-wheel drive SUV. The future all-terrain vehicle will retain the dimensions of the previous Chevrolet Niva, the weight will remain in front of 1400 kg, all the best off-road qualities of the domestic "rogue" will be increased. According to the general director of the GM-AVTOVAZ JV, the management of the auto enterprise does not intend to follow the lead of fashion and move towards the SUV either now or in the future.

The official premiere of the restyled Chevrolet Niva is scheduled for August 2014 as part of the Moscow International Motor Show shows.

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For the first six to seven years, the body of the Chevrolet Niva resists corrosion well, but then red dots gradually begin to appear at all joints and corners of the car. The most affected are the gas cap, hood, fender and door edges. Deep chips on the paint rust quickly enough, of course we are not talking about any galvanizing.

The paintwork is average in quality, chips and scratches do not appear as soon as on other cars. This, of course, is additionally influenced by more than 20 cm ground clearance and a plastic body kit. Quite often, however, paint can begin to swell on its own, especially on the arches and bonnet. Often the lining between the tailgate and the rear bumper will peel off.

How to deal with rust on the doorstep.

A heavy spare wheel sooner or later makes the tailgate sag and it starts to close badly. The bumper mountings weaken over time and fairly noticeable gaps form between them and the body. Often there is a backlash at the driver's door and door handles. The glasses, with frequent lowering, gradually become covered with scratches and eventually warp and seize.

The weak point of the lower part of the car is the side members. They rust and often deform when jacked up. The engine protection can rub against the curve of the spar while driving, the squeak is especially audible during turns. In aged cars, fuel pipes in the area of ​​the right wheel often rot.

The trunk is quite modest, only 320 liters, folding the seats allows you to increase its volume to 650 liters, but for the transportation of long vehicles, the depth of the resulting opening will be small. The upholstery is very practical and easy to clean, but with additional niches it's just a disaster, there's really nowhere to put the driver's belongings. Some configurations include a proprietary shovel hanging on the fifth door on the other side of the spare wheel.

Salon Niva Chevrolet is a composite hodgepodge of VAZ models of the late 90s, most of the parts are from model 2115. The plastic is hard, echoing, but wear-resistant. Only the new steering wheel, which appeared in 2009, will climb. Drivers complain about a small number of containers for small items and a terrible rattling of the glove compartment lid.

Noise isolation is very weak. Both the engine and tires are clearly audible, and at high speed the wind whistling from the side mirrors is added to them. At certain engine speeds, between about 2500 and 3000, the gearshift lever begins to vibrate. And in the range from 80 to 100 km / h the razdatka howls insanely, usually the owners try to go either faster or slower.

A clogged drain behind the expansion tank can cause water to enter the passenger compartment. The heater radiator also often leaks, and it does so directly on the front passenger's feet. Replacing it with a model equipped with an air conditioner will require a complete disassembly of the panel. The cables for controlling the valves of the ventilation and heating system stretch and break. The stove makes a lot of noise, but heats up very well.

Large drivers have loose seats. The front panel can deform under the influence of direct sunlight, especially the glove compartment lid (it just stops closing). Cold air can blow through the torn anthers of the gearbox levers and the transfer case, and water can leak through the steering shaft seal and antenna mounts.

In 2009, the car was seriously modernized. The Italian design studio Bertone was in charge of the update, so the restyling affected the exterior of the car and the interior decoration. The radiator grill has changed, new lensed headlights have appeared, and the lights have acquired a different pattern, the bumpers have changed, and the rear one has received a convenient rubber pad, which facilitates the loading of oversized cargo.

The cabin now has a different steering wheel with three spokes and a more comfortable gear knob, an open box and two cupholders between the seats, different seats and a better headliner. Finally, we made normal shades of lighting and an eyeglass case. The door seals are thicker, and optional roof rails are available, as well as body-colored door handles and mirrors. Revised noise insulation and wheel pattern.

Chevy Niva is one of the few cars on the Russian market that does not have an airbag in the basic version. However, starting with the GL equipment, both the driver and the front passenger have it, they also have belt pretensioners. Of the active safety systems, there is only an ABS.

The car has been crash tested twice and both times in 2011. Representatives of the GM-Avtovaz company smashed the export version in the maximum configuration and it coped well, by 12.5 points out of 16 possible. But the journalists of AutoReview tested the basic model for our market and the result was predictably terrible - only 1.6 points out of 16.

Failure to test AutoReview

For electrics under the hood, the main problems are mainly associated with the generator, more precisely with the wiring around it. First, it burns, then the contacts and finally the diode bridge. In 2014, the site was modernized. Another weak point is the starter. It has a small resource, since it is located in the immediate vicinity of the exhaust manifold and operates in an unfavorable temperature regime. When parked for a long time, the battery is often discharged.

In the cabin, the fuel level indicator is usually the first to be given, then the coolant temperature, then the wiper and corner relay. But all this most often happens closer to the one hundred thousandth run. Heated mirrors, seats and rear windows, as well as power windows, often fail. And they do it in a spontaneous way, they can stop working on a new machine.

The native keychain for controlling the central locking is extremely short-lived. When the dimensions are turned on, the ignition sometimes works, despite the fact that the key is not even inserted into the lock. The headlights are pretty good, especially after restyling, however, due to poor contacts, lamp holders sometimes burn and the plastic of the reflectors melts.

The suspension is energy-intensive, but on normal asphalt this leads to excessive body swing, which is most felt in corners. It is especially uncomfortable for rear passengers; it even throws them on speed bumps. The car fully opens up on rough terrain, long suspension travel and permanent all-wheel drive allow you to drive where modern crossovers with complex electronic filling fail.

Up to about 50,000 km, usually nothing knocks or rattles, but then intervention is usually required. The first to be rented are the ball joints in front and the silent blocks of the jet rods in the back. The rubber-metal hinges of the upper right arm burn out due to the constant thermal effect of the exhaust system. Many parts, including shock absorbers, may require replacement by 100,000 km.

A separate conversation will be about wheel bearings. They require adjustment and tightening approximately every 30 thousand kilometers, then their resource will be about 80 thousand. Regular outings with mud and water ramps cut the service life of wheel bearings, like brake drums, by about half.

The pedals are quite far apart and can be driven with heavy boots. Thanks to the effective vacuum booster, the car brakes well, the pedal is soft throughout the travel. Front brake pads run about 30-40 thousand, discs 60-70 thousand km. The rear drums can easily go 120 thousand kilometers, although the pads in them will have to be changed twice during this time. It is better to replace brake hoses preventively after 100,000 km of run, they can crack at the most unexpected moment.

If a year ago I immediately realized that I was in front of a modernized version, now, looking at the Niva model of 2010, I do not notice any visible changes. The same plastic body kit, the face worked in the same corporate style with the gimbals of the headlights-sockets of the dipped beam, the proud Bertone Edition nameplates on the sides.

And the salon is nothing new. The inscription “air bag” cannot be found with or without a magnifying glass, which means that there are still no airbags that are absolutely necessary for a modern car. At the first braking, it turned out that there was no anti-lock braking system either. And where is the promised technological breakthrough?

In fact, Togliatti residents promised a lot: “ease of removal and reeling of seat belts”, “modernization of the gearbox lever”, “use of spring clamps to compensate for hose shrinkage”, “introduction of cardan shafts with constant velocity joints”, “transfer case with double-row bearings”. In the same spirit, a dozen more gallant phrases.

The high-speed highway of the Simferopol highway allows you to fearlessly accelerate to 120 km / h - what you need. And after a quarter of an hour I understand that it was not in vain that they worked in Togliatti - the shaking has not yet been eliminated at all, but it has been significantly diminished. Yes, and there will be fewer reasons to contact the service now - the dreary procedure of injecting the crosspieces can be forgotten like a bad dream, because the CV joint is a maintenance-free design, you know, keep an eye on the condition of the boot.

So, for the "CV joints" - offset! But is that really all? Sadly ... you will laugh, but even the "updated" seat belt continues to bite the tape in the drum, and the seat sled still emit a painfully familiar creak. What can we say about ABS and pillows ...

As a buyer of a car, and not a “peasant with hands and a heap of free time,” I do not care at all how, in the same driveshafts, the moment is transmitted from the motor to the wheels. The main thing is that everything works and does not break. Do you think I demand too much from a domestic car? But, excuse me, VAZ-2123, which was renamed “Chevrolet” eight years ago, at a price very close to its foreign competitors, and therefore the demand for it is increasing.

Alas, despite attempts to improve and correct something in the design of a very talented off-road vehicle, the Chevrolet-Niva is still closer to the Samodelkin's set than to a modern car. But its price is not at all a toy - in the maximum configuration, the Chevy will lighten the buyer's wallet by almost $ 17,000. How will this sell when the Renault Duster debuts on the market?