Usually when it comes to budget cars,Many people remember the "Kia Rio" and "Solaris". Yes, these machines are in high demand in the Russian market. However, they are not the last in the list. So, among the quality and cheap cars worth noting "Chevrolet Aveo." The car appeared on the market almost 15 years ago, but is still relevant in the secondary market. What is a Chevrolet Aveo car? Owners' reviews, specifications and problems - further in our article.
Appearance
The car has a very modest appearance. The front car received unremarkable headlights with separate turn signals, as well as a licked bumper.
Несколько лет спустя машина подверглась restyling. So, the car has acquired a new optics, a more bumper-embossed and a wide chrome grille. The rest of the car remained the same. By the way, the Chevrolet Aveo is one of the few B-class cars that has such wide wheel arches.
Are there any drawbacks to the Chevrolet Aveo?Reviews of the owners say that the metal in this car is very thin. He begins to sag literally from the efforts of his hands. In the event of a small accident, the consequences will be serious. Metal bends very easily. The quality of painting the sedan is not the best. According to reviews, Chevrolet Aveo begins to rot after 5-6 years of operation. Particular attention should be paid to chipping. If you do not paint them in time, the metal will rust and the paint will swell next to it. The most vulnerable places of corrosion are the thresholds and the bottom of the doors, as well as the boot lid in the area of the chrome-plated decorative strip.
Dimensions, clearance
The car has a compact size.Thus, the length of the Chevrolet Aveo is 4.31 meters, width - 1.71, height - 1.5 meters. Ground clearance - 16 centimeters. This is a good indicator, which, along with a short base gives a good cross. But the Aveo has a very low bumper, which can damage it by climbing a steep bump or other obstacle.
Salon
The interior design in the Aveo is as simple asappearance. There are no exquisite shapes and lines. Everything is simple and practical. The driver’s seat is high, the steering wheel is adjustable. With any growth you can easily reach all the keys and controls. The pedal assembly is also conveniently located. Dashboard - arrow, without on-board computer. Acoustics is not in all trim levels. So, in the “base” there is only audio preparation. In more advanced versions there is a CD player. Side mirrors - with an increased viewing angle and are equipped with electric heating. But, as noted by the reviews, this system eventually ceases to work properly.
Heated seats and steering is not here.Electric windows also not in all trim levels. The stove heats well. In the luxury versions found air conditioning. It works properly, but for this it needs to be periodically charged with refrigerant.
Plastic is mostly black, enoughhard to touch. Over time, he begins to rattle on the bumps. This flaw is inherent in all versions of the Chevrolet Aveo. Another disadvantage is the narrow saloon. Passengers will feel uncomfortable threesome on the back seat. With comfort can accommodate only two. But enough space above your head. The boot capacity is one of the smaller ones in the B-class and is only 320 liters. For comparison, the “Kia Rio” this figure reaches 390 liters, while the “Renault Logan” and 500.
Specifications
The car was fitted with different engines.They were all gasoline on four cylinders. The base engine for the Chevrolet Aveo is 1.2 liters. Its power is 72 horsepower. What do people say about Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 reviews? Owners note that the power of this motor is clearly not enough for such a heavy car. As stated by the reviews, "Chevrolet Aveo" 1.49 l will be the best option. It is an engine with an eight-valve head, developing 86 horsepower of power. But this is not the limit. In the maximum configuration under the hood there is a motor for 106 forces. This is a 16-valve petrol in-line unit with a displacement of 1.6 liters.
What they say about the engines of the car "Chevrolet"Aveo owners? If we talk about the last two, we can say that they have a good power and torque. The machine is able to confidently keep in the stream. Acceleration to a hundred takes on average from 11.5 to 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed depending on the modification is from 170 to 175 kilometers per hour. As for the resource, the engines are pretty durable, which is why taxi drivers love them so much.
The service life of these engines can reach 500thousand kilometers. However, on a run of 200 thousand, the owner may face the wear of the hydraulic compensators, which is why the valves work incorrectly (both intake and exhaust). In order to postpone this problem as much as possible, you should regularly change the oil and fill only the quality product.
Также к 200 тысячам теряет герметичность сальник camshaft, which is why the engine on the Chevrolet Aveo begins to "snotty." This does not affect the oil consumption, but the presence of grease on the outside of the motor can attract all the dirt and road dust. The cooling system on the Aveo is working properly. However, after every third replacement of the timing belt, a new water pump must be installed. Its resource is about 180 thousand kilometers.
Speaking of expense, many ownerscomplain about the "gluttony" of the Chevrolet Aveo power units. Reviews say that for a hundred cars in the city consumes ten to thirteen liters of gasoline. Because of this, many owners install gas equipment. Consumption increases by only one liter on average, but the savings on fuel almost doubled. However, when operating HBO, do not forget about system maintenance. Periodically, you need to change the gas filter and drain the condensate from the gearbox. Only in this way the system will serve for a long time and regularly.
Transmission
Most Aveos are mannedManual transmission in five stages. But there are also versions on the machine. As the automatic transmission used the old four-range torque converter. What problems can the owner face when using a Chevrolet Aveo 2012? Reviews say that over time, lost tightness seals axes. The driver can hear the characteristic crunch of the outer joints of equal angular velocity. Are there any problems with the Chevrolet Aveo on the machine?
Reviews indicate that the automatic transmission is prone to failureparking solenoid. Because of this, the machine may not start. But even after starting it is impossible to translate the selector in any position. Also contacts of the electronic block of the box are oxidized due to moisture on the connector. The rest of the box is quite reliable. If we talk about maintenance, the oil should be changed every 90 and 60 thousand for a mechanical and automatic transmission, respectively.
Chevrolet Aveo Suspension
Front suspension is independent, rear -beam. Due to this design, the machine is prone to side rolls. According to reviews, the Chevrolet Aveo is afraid of sharp turns of the steering wheel. But the pits suspension works well. Shock absorbers are quite soft. As for the resource elements, the chassis is quite reliable. The first out of order are the racks of the lateral stabilizer (over 50 thousand kilometers).
At 90 thousand ball bearings wear out. Hobs front levers go up to 120 thousand, and the rear suspension and not completely killed. Every 70 thousand only need to replace shock absorbers.
Steering
Regardless of the configuration "Aveo" is equipped withhydraulic booster. Himself steering gear - rake. After 80 thousand tips are worn out, and after another 20 - thrust. The rail itself is quite reliable and does not backlash even after 200 thousand.
Brakes
They are enough for this car, despite the fact that there are drums at the back. The front pads are changed every 30 thousand kilometers. The rear can not change over 100 thousand.
The only trouble is the ABS system, whichmost versions of the Chevrolet Aveo are equipped. According to reviews, the sensor accumulates moisture inside and begins to fail, as evidenced by the corresponding lamp on the instrument panel.
Outcomes
So, we found out what Chevrolet Aveo hasreviews, specifications and features. At the moment, this machine is considered one of the best in combination of price and quality. The machine does not have a complex engine and suspension devices, so minor damage can be easily fixed with your own hands. A large-unit repair does not form a hole in the owner’s wallet. Yes, the car does not have as many options as its more expensive counterparts. But this is an ideal option for those who need a simple car for everyday life without much investment. This task Chevrolet Aveo copes perfectly well.
