➖ Dynamics
➖ Uncomfortable front seats
➖ Interior takes a long time to warm up

pros

➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Spare parts available
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Ergonomics

The advantages and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback, wagon and sedan are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 and 1.6 with mechanics and automatic can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

I bought my “horse” in March 2012. The steering is great, the brakes are great. The interior is spacious, the finish is good - I took this car especially for vacation trips. Suspension for 5+, I couldn’t believe it until I traveled through the forest. The capacity is awesome and does not sag very much, the average off-road withstands.

The trunk is not only large, but also equipped with a double bottom. Under the main floor there are many recesses for the tool and all sorts of little things. Two more pockets on the sides - when I saw this, I was simply stunned. Music delighted. preparation, speakers give out 120% of all frequencies, especially bass.

- Fuel consumption is too big (but this is an American, not a Japanese).
- Shumka is lousy (you have to make the music louder).
- Gearbox synchronization when shifting 1 and 2 - the car twitches, you have to overexert the clutch.
— Inconvenient adjustment of the back of the driver's seat, you have to put your hand behind the back and turn the wheel, as in our cars.

Oleg, review of the Chevrolet Lacetti station wagon 1.6 with mechanics 2012 onwards

Video review

Exterior and body:

For me, this is an ordinary weedy car, so to speak, a gray mouse. Full of them on the roads goes. The paintwork is good, a thick layer of regular anticorrosive is visible on the sides. Pebbles flying into the hood do not break through the primer. Nothing rusts anywhere. It is disappointing that the paint is slipping on the door handles and the plasticine thresholds are crumpling from hard snowdrifts.

Interior and salon:

What the Lacetti is loved and respected for is the huge interior, and the rear sofa stands out especially here. Even some of the new "C" class cars can not boast of such space for rear passengers. I like the panel more in a sedan. The top panel is soft to the touch. Plentiful quantity of any niches, shelves, pockets. In this regard, the Lacetti will compete with the vans. Ergonomics are almost without pretensions.

Engine:

1.6 liters 109 hp The total mileage is 150 thousand km. Gasoline 92 + HBO 4 LOVATO (delivered at 30,000 km). Oil change every 7 thousand km, exclusively GM 5W30 synthetics. Oil from change to change does not go away. Mileage 90% in the city. Consumption 13-14 gasoline, 17-18 gas. On the highway, of course, less.

AISIN 81-40LE, also known as Toyota U441E. 4-speed automatic, ladder modes PRND21. There is a HOLD mode - turning off 1 and 4 speeds, while 2 and 3 become long. As a result, the car goes into tightness, suitable for driving in snow and mud. I use it in winter sometimes, but it’s better to go into steep hills on the 1st.

Review of the Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback 1.6 (109 hp) automatic transmission 2007

On the bottoms, the car sleeps, it all starts at 3,500 rpm, but it's a pity.

The suspension is very, very stiff, but there are three big pluses - it doesn’t rock anyone and, oddly enough, nothing breaks for years. On the road like an iron, it doesn’t blow anywhere, even at 190 km / h. The main part of the run is a trip to the village of the Pskov region 320 km from home and travel abroad.

Spare parts are inexpensive, although, with what to compare, they are cheaper on the Zhiguli.

Anton Vladimirovich, review of Lacetti hatchback 1.6 MT 2011

I'll tell you right away - I took new car, because the desire to poke around and do something in the car took about 20 years, this business does not deliver pleasure. Auto is a vehicle. Attitude towards him — sat down and went.

ICE. Skated 75,000 km without question - in 5 years. Consumption in the city in winter 10 liters, in summer - 9 liters. On the highway did not measure, I think — about 7-8. The engine is enough to move faster than the flow, it wakes up after 3,000 rpm. Starts up to -27 from auto start, colder - only from the key.

Checkpoint. I was surprised by the gear shift, if you roll back a little, then you can’t turn on the 1st gear (crunch), and you can turn on the reverse speed only at a complete stop. I haven't seen this anywhere else. The clutch still freezes in frosts from -27, it is treated by replacing the fluid. I did not change, I drove like this: I dropped the clutch, the pedal slowly rose, and the car started off smoothly.

The salon is bright and spacious. Definitely more convenient than the bus. I didn’t drive Maybach, so it’s quite normal, but my back gets tired after 200 km of travel.

Hodovka - when compared with the Germans, it is soft, capacious, the car floats. The brakes are weak, possibly due to native rubber Kumho 14 diameter.

The trunk is large, the lid rises when you open it and closes very easily and conveniently, your hands are always clean.

Review of the Chevrolet Lacetti sedan 1.4 (94 hp) with the mechanics of 2011

Reliable motor. On the Idling you don’t know if it works or not (no noise, no vibration), started a running engine many times! The box is perfect (shifts are soft and not short, unlike cars of a higher class, I tried to ride many).

I have never seen a more stable road (turns of 180 degrees passed at a speed of 60 km / h easily). Good suspension — swallows all the bumps.

Outcome: reliable car, during the operation did not change anything, except for maintenance consumables. It is a pity that they stopped producing, a workhorse. Of the minuses, only a small clearance and a long warm-up of the engine can be noted.

Aidar Shakirov, review of Lacetti hatchback 1.4 MT 2012

Salon is spacious. It is more comfortable to sleep with your head back. The machine itself without frills, after the Passat station wagon seemed Zhiguli.

Everything works fine. The air conditioner cools well, the stove heats worse than on the Vase 2111. The suspension is soft, pleasant. The front seats are not very comfortable (maybe pushed through, 105 kg).

The engine pulls briskly, but the acceleration to C grade (not BMW). Auto family, roomy, hard worker. On the 95th gasoline it is easier and more economical, although the 92nd is also poured, it doesn’t matter around the city. Handling is clear. Body without saffron milk caps, tint skolchiki.

Alexander Sysuev, drives the station wagon Lacetti SW 1.6 manual transmission 2012

Instant acceleration and capacious dimensions allow you to maneuver well, especially in urban areas. The left hand drive is an indisputable advantage when driving on mountain roads (the vicinity of Lake Baikal). The base is short, but the interior allows you to rest lying down (sleep) in comfortable conditions.

Hard running on dirt roads, which is much inferior to VAZ models. It warms up for a long time, which is not acceptable in Siberian conditions. Hard seat cushions and uncomfortable landing behind the steering column.

Yefim drives a Lacetti sedan 1.6 on the mechanics of 2014

Chevrolet Lacetti Hatchback is a golf-class car, according to European classification belongs to the "C" segment. Unlike the sedan and station wagon, the exterior of which was developed at Pininfarina, the design of the 5-door hatchback was worked out by the specialists of the Italian coachbuilding studio Giorgetto Giugiaro. In serial production of Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback enrolled in 2004.

Appearance

The car is made in the style typical for the entire Lacetti line with a three-section radiator grille, classically located front optics, and a massive bumper. Auto Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback turned out to be more dynamic and bright thanks to a wedge-shaped body, a massive tailgate descending deep down to the rear bumper with elongated lights a la "Alfa Romeo" and an expressive side kit. Behind the large, strongly inclined rear pillars, a neat spoiler is hung. The upper surface of the headlights is covered with rubber seals that do not let in engine compartment dust and dirt. Door handles are designed for a natural grip. The tailgate also has a handle in a special recess under the branded Chevrolet "cross". For the gas tank cap, a special grip is provided on inside hatch. Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback dimensions: length 4295 mm, wheelbase 2600 mm, height 1445 mm, width 1725 mm.

Salon

Salon Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback is decorated with dark soft plastic, textiles, aluminum inserts. The driver's seat has five adjustments, including separately changing the rise of the edges of the pillow. The four-spoke steering wheel can be adjusted in height and reach. WITH right side there is a lever for the steering column switch for the fog lamps. Duplicate radio control keys are placed on the steering column. Blaupunkt audio system with four or six speakers. In all trim levels, Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback cars have front electric windows and electrically adjustable heated mirrors. rear view. There is a drawer under the front passenger seat, on the contrary - a traditional glove compartment, shallow but wide, and an unconventional convenient shelf for an umbrella, for example. In all configurations, air ducts are provided to the rear passenger seats. The back sofa is wide. With the maximum shifted back driving seat, legroom is 932mm. luggage compartment 275 liters. With the rear seats folded down, boot space increases to 1,045 usable litres.

Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback specifications

The cars are equipped with petrol 4-cylinder engines of 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters. 1.4-liter engine with 93 hp aggregated with a mechanical 5-speed gearbox. For a more powerful Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback with a 1.6-liter engine with 122 hp. A four-speed Aisin automatic transmission is available. Up to 100 km/h machines with 1.4 liter engine with manual transmission and with a 1.6 liter automatic transmission equipped, they accelerate in the same time - 11.5 seconds, their maximum speed is also the same - 175 km / h. Acceleration to hundreds of km / h in 10.7 seconds and top speed 187 km / h is provided by the Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback with a 1.6-liter engine with a manual transmission.

How much does a Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback cost?

The Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback is available in two versions - SE and SX. In the minimum version of the SE Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback, the price starts at 460 thousand rubles. The SE package includes a power steering wheel, height adjustable, brake anti-lock ABS system, electric front windows, heating and electric drive of external rear-view mirrors, a frontal driver's airbag, tinted windows, as well as door handles of the same color as the body. V maximum configuration SX price for Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback rises to 565 thousand rubles. For this money, the client receives the armrests of the front seats, power windows rear doors, the ability to adjust the steering wheel on the flight, 6 speakers of the audio system, air conditioning, front fog lights, additional frontal airbags, rear spoiler, leather steering wheel and eyeglass case.

It is not easy to list all the relatives of the Lacetti: to one degree or another, Opel, Suzuki and, of course, Daewoo are related to it. And the name is also not simple: at different times and in different markets, the car was called Daewoo Lacetti, Daewoo Nubira, Chevrolet Optra, Suzuki Forenza, Buick Excel. And this is not a complete list!

The design of the hatchback was developed at the Italdesign studio, the sedan was created by Pininfarina, and the station wagon was created by the Koreans themselves. The crash test was carried out according to different methods - twice in the USA and once in Australia (the car was never crashed in Europe), but the model never deserved the highest rating (see Model History).

But in normal operation, there were few problems with the body - the metal resists corrosion well, and the plastic, albeit cheap, does not irritate with squeaks for many years. Typical sore- the paint is peeling off the moldings and door handles. If the car is under warranty, they will repaint it for free. No - consider yourself unlucky: a good painter knows his own worth!

On hatchbacks, you need to look behind the washer tube rear window. If it breaks (more often this happens in winter), it will flood the wiring connector located on the rear left pillar of the body - approximately at the level of the passenger's shoulder. Then, in a couple of months, expect a surprise: you turn off the ignition, and the engine continues to work - contacts 15 and 30 in the connector (ignition and constant "plus") are securely closed by conductive oxides.

Korean light bulbs burn out like matches, but the complexity of replacing them depends on the type of body. On a sedan and station wagon, everything is more or less simple, but with a hatchback, tinker (ZR, 2007, No. 11). Therefore, it is advisable to carry with you not only spare lamps (better well-known manufacturers), but also a necessary tool!

Of the equipment of the body, perhaps only the air conditioner needs close attention. On machines until 2008, the high-pressure tube often broke at the place where it was sealed with a flange. The part was changed under warranty, and even intact in appearance, since there was another embarrassment with this tube: due to too deep groove in the flange, the sealing ring was etched and the refrigerant gradually evaporated. Another likely leak is the filling valve, which most often etchs on the threads. But even if you put it on thread sealant, after two or three years the system is still empty. Obviously, there are still some unexplored ways to escape.

FAMILY VALUES AND FAMILY CURSES

The Lacetti came to the Russian market only with 1.4 petrol engines; 1.6 and 1.8 liters. Units of the E-Tec II series were previously installed on Astra-G (model 1998), so all their sores are well known. Typical - the EGR valve freezes, requiring immediate flushing. But these are flowers compared to hanging valves (usually exhaust) on 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines. The first problems appeared on the "asters" at the turn of the century. Partly due to a miscalculation in the design (the gap between the valve stem and guide is small), and partly due to the fault of our tar-laden fuel. They grab the valves in the guides, sometimes so tightly that the camshaft cams are destroyed. At the same time, the engine management system does not notice the first signs of interruptions in ignition and does not notify about this with a signal check engine! But the motor is clearly “troit” after starting, and after warming up, it barely pulls. At that time, the problem was solved simply - slightly unfolding the guides.

Korean engineers did not take into account the bitter experience of their German colleagues - the same problem with valves appeared in 2006-2007 on the Lacetti. Here the flaw was eliminated differently: the valves themselves were finalized (the diameter of the rod was reduced and the angle of the working chamfer was slightly changed). Since about the middle of 2008, after the transition to modified parts, the defect has disappeared.

However, the recall campaign was not carried out. The valves were not changed for everyone, but only for those who had a defect. Some cars still drive with old valves! Hence the conclusion: when buying a used Lacetti, be prepared to face the same problem. And if trouble comes, change the intake valves at the same time - it will cost only a little more, but you will gain peace of mind. And do not delay, otherwise an expensive neutralizer will suffer. Let's tell a secret: usually they do not change it, but simply remove the filling. And they put a snag instead of the second oxygen sensor, since the engine control unit is easy to outwit. That's just the neutralizer devoid of filling, mumbles louder, and the exhaust will not meet the previous standards.

You should also replace the belt and rollers in the timing drive. According to the regulations, it is supposed to be every 60 thousand km, but who knows when the drive was changed for the last time. The pump often serves 120 thousand km, but dealers advise not to risk it and change it every time the belt is replaced.

The V-ribbed belt often does not live up to 60 thousand km - it cracks, and sometimes breaks. Take a spare with you! Does not differ in longevity and gasket valve cover, starting to leak at 45 thousand km. With gearbox oil seals, it’s even worse - they sweat already at 10 thousand km, and by 45–60 thousand km they shamelessly flow on almost every second car. However, if you periodically add oil, you don’t have to worry about the health of the boxes: the manual gearbox and automatic transmission are quite reliable.

How lucky with the clutch: the driven disk and the basket must travel 150-180 thousand km (sometimes more), but the release bearing can stretch only 25-30 thousand km. It is assembled in one unit with the clutch slave cylinder, and the cuff often leaks.

Often, by 60 thousand km, the front shock absorbers begin to “sweat”, but up to 80–100 thousand km they are still quite capable of dampening the buildup comfortably. The rear ones can tap, which gives unscrupulous repairmen a reason to “breed” customers for a replacement. In reality, it is enough to tighten the nuts of the rods, which weaken over time.

On cars of the first years of production, the steering rack often knocked. It was beyond repair, so the plant soon abandoned the previous design. There is no sin behind the mechanism of the new sample. Tips serve 60 thousand km and more.

The weak link in the front suspension is the stabilizer bar. Thrifty drivers have a resource of about 60 thousand km, and the "racers" - half as much. ball joints while keeping about 120 thousand km. By the way, the ball joints are riveted to the lever, but they are supplied as spare parts separately, complete with the usual fasteners (bolt, nut, washer). This is justified, since the silent blocks and the levers themselves can work out even 200 thousand km - it has been tested on “cadets” and “nexias” with the same, in fact, scheme.

The rear suspension of the Lacetti came from the Nubira. It is almost eternal, if you do not bend the levers. The transverse ones are especially weak, with which it is enough to kiss the curb once to turn into a ram's horn. After replacement, do not forget to set the wheel alignment!

Wheel bearings sometimes begin to click in turns, although they work fine in a straight line. It happened that the "masters" in this case were sentenced to replace the CV joint, because the symptoms of its wedging are very similar. Know: if the covers are not torn, then it is almost impossible to kill the “grenades”.

Front pads serve 30-45 thousand km (AKP-MKP), discs - 90-105. The rear pads are 45–60 thousand km, and the discs do not change up to 180 thousand km. Unless, of course, you do not practice driving on the handbrake.

Many Russians have already made their choice ("Lacetti" is still among the leaders in sales), and it seems that they did not fail - the cost per 1 km of run (see table) turned out to be lower than that of many competitors in this class. It turns out that the inheritance went for the future!

We thank the Armand company in Gostinichny proezd for their help in preparing the material.

HISTORY OF THE MODEL

2002 The debut of the Daewoo Lacetti (after Daewoo joined the GM concern, the model was renamed the Chevrolet Lacetti). Platform: J200. Body: sedan. Engines: gasoline P4, 1.4 l, 68 kW / 92 hp; P4, 1.6 l, 80 kW / 109 hp; P4, 1.8 l, 90 kW / 122 hp Front drive; M5, A4.

2004 Station wagon and 5-door hatchback versions introduced. The power of the 1.4-liter engine was increased to 70 kW / 95 hp. diesel engine turbocharged: P4, 2.0 l, 89 kW / 121 hp

2005 Crash test IIHS, USA: a sufficient level of safety in a frontal impact and unsatisfactory - in a side impact.

Crash test ANCAP (Australia): 25 points out of 37 - four stars out of five.

2006 SKD assembly "Lacetti" is established at the Kaliningrad enterprise AVTOTOR.

2008 Crash test NHTSA (USA): four stars for a frontal impact and four for a side impact (out of five possible).

We listen to the wishes of our readers and tell why they love and hate one of the cars, which can be called well-deserved. Chevrolet Lacetti deserved both love and hate, but the first, after all, is somewhat more.

It is difficult to remember at least one other car that has come such a long way on Russian market and so little tarnished his reputation. It's no joke, in Russia "lacetos" began to be sold in 2004, a couple of years after the world premiere.

Imagine, before the appearance of the VAZ Grants, which by now has also managed to live a whole life and get its reputation, there were about seven years left ...

The model is still alive today - in 2013 Uzbekistan organized the export of sedans to Russia, first under the Daewoo brand, and after 2015 as Ravon Gentra- albeit with a hatch face, a Korean-designed 1.5-liter engine and an optional 6-speed automatic as an alternative to the 5-speed manual. The “original” Lacetti had a 4-speed automatic transmission, but as many as three engines were offered - 1.4 (95 hp), 1.6 (109 hp) and 1.8 (122 hp) . Despite these differences, in fact the car remained the same, so we say "Lacetti" - we mean Ravon. But we will definitely dwell on the characteristic features of Ravon in the finale of our story.

HATE #5: POOR NOISE ISOLATION

Owners of many cheap cars complain about sound insulation, but in the case of the Lacetti, speaking objectively, it really needs to be improved - the engine is clearly audible in the cabin starting from 3,000 rpm, and the hum through wheel arches shows up earlier. In front, it is muffled by engine noise and is not fixed by everyone, but rear passengers notice it quite often.

In the photo: Torpedo Chevrolet Lacetti ‘2004–present.

LOVE #5: TIMELESS DESIGN

As you know, the design of the front of the car for sedans and hatchbacks (by the way, there were also station wagons in our market) is different, and the “eternity” of the design refers to a two-volume model to a slightly greater extent: it’s just a hatch with calm and harmonious body lines, without any or fancy elements. Say it's boring? But those who buy this car still say that it is beautiful! And in this price niche, such praise is worth a lot.

HATE #4: WEAK ACCELERATING DYNAMICS

Scolding or praising the car, the dynamics are usually linked to fuel consumption - they say, it doesn’t drive, but it eats (it happens and vice versa) - and some owners of the Lacetti often describe the performance of their cars in approximately such terms. However, it cannot be reproached for some outstanding voracity: “according to the passport” in the urban cycle, it turns out 9.3 (engine 1.4), 9.1 (1.6) and 9.8 (1.8) liters per 100 km (yes, the 1.6-liter engine is the most economical) for versions with mechanics. For versions of 1.6 liters with automatic transmission, the real city consumption is 12-14 l / 100 km, but these are normal figures for old 4-band automatics, it’s a sin to complain. But the dynamics in the region of 11.6-10.7 seconds to “hundreds” is something that the owner of Lacetti will always miss a little, no matter how much you make discounts for “budget”. Only versions 1.8 more or less drive (9.5 seconds), but there are not so many such cars in Russia. And two-liter cars were not officially delivered to us at all.

Pictured: Chevrolet Lacetti Sedan CDX ‘2004–present

LOVE #4: “ADVANCED” REAR SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SOLUTIONS

Independent rear suspension and rear disc brakes - none of the current cars in this price segment can boast of such (except for LADA Vesta station wagons brake drums will be replaced with disks), and this is not accidental: the operational advantages of such solutions, to put it mildly, are not obvious. But the status of the car, which, as it were, aims at the expense of these "chips" in a higher class, in the eyes of the Russian motorist, certainly adds.

HATE #3: SMALL UNDERCARRIAGE LIFE

Meanwhile, properties chevrolet suspension Lacetti is the subject of heated debate. Does the rear linkage make the car more fun to drive? But a semi-dependent beam would be much more reliable, easier and cheaper to maintain. The rigid and elastic front suspension does not break through and allows you to more accurately maneuver? But at speed, it still allows for fair rolls, and not everyone likes the rigidity itself. Be that as it may, “killing” some components of the chassis on the Lacetti is quite simple, especially for drivers who are not too careful. Most often, shock absorber struts and stabilizer struts fall under premature replacement. However, both "diseases" are inherent in a huge number of other cars that are lucky to drive on Russian asphalt.

Pictured: Chevrolet Lacetti Hatchback CDX ‘2004–13

LOVE #3: GREAT SALON

A lot of owners of this car are transplanted to it from domestic products, and first of all with LADA Priora, Granta and Kalina. Compared to these cars, the Lacetti has a really spacious interior, and passengers especially feel this. back row. The case when a couple of extra centimeters can give completely new sensations.

HATE #2: LOW ROAD CLEARANCE

Pictured: Chevrolet Lacetti Hatchback CDX ‘2004–13

Cars with a clearance of around 140 mm in Russia feel uncomfortable - remember how many complaints there were about the previous Ford Focus, as a result of which the ground clearance on later cars was nevertheless increased. The Lacetti still has a clearance of 145 mm, which, combined with a rather impressive front overhang, creates a problem for the owners and makes them scribble angry reviews on the Internet. Whatever you say, but on Duster or Niva on Russian roads you feel much more comfortable. By the way, the Ravon Gentra sedan, the current incarnation of the Lacetti, has maintained its ground clearance at the same value.

LOVE #2: CHEAP CONSUMABLES

Another comparison of our today's well-deserved "old man" with Lada cannot be avoided, and if, according to the previous paragraph, the domestic brand beats Chevrolet by one gate, then Lacetti takes revenge on the cost of spare parts. In the sense that most of the components cost exactly the same money (plus or minus hundreds of rubles) as in Lada. Thus, the Lacetti is the perfect dream of a huge number of domestic motorists: a real foreign car, and in the service staff - like a VAZ.

HATE #1: OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VALVE COVER

Literally every Lacetti owner who has looked under the hood of his car at least once has seen this: oil smudges from under the valve covers. Even a GM branded gasket can sometimes leak, and a solid one, letting oil "paths" to the candle wells. The disease is chronic and manifests itself at different times: sometimes the cover “sweats” for 20,000 kilometers, and sometimes for 2,000 ... But sometimes leaks become noticeable only in the region of 120,000 km and at the same time are the only cause for concern for the Lacetti owner.

LOVE #1: HIGH RELIABILITY

And those owners who know how not to jump on the potholes spend their life together with the Lacetti in almost complete calm. The car pleases with a warm stove, a comfortable seat, good handling (whatever you say), and most importantly, a high resource of engines (which are based on Opel licenses) and reliability of chassis components (again, whatever you say). The design is verified to the smallest detail, which made it so tenacious.

Pictured: Chevrolet Lacetti Hatchback CDX ‘2004–13

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In addition to the above complaints (in fact, it’s impossible to call them reasons for hatred, it’s just the format) the owners sometimes complain about the “soft” body metal, the voracity of the “automatic” versions, the long strokes of the mechanics lever, fogging of the windows, the uncomfortable climate unit, “too modest » interior… Have you already read this somewhere, right? That's right, in the reviews Lada cars. For a rare "state employee", the list of complaints boils down to the fact that the car is simply too budgetary, isn't it?

Very often you have to read something like “it’s a pity that they don’t make them anymore”, and the alternative in the form of Ravon Gentra is not suitable for everyone: for some, the hatchback seems to be more practical and harmonious in appearance, but it’s just not in the Ravon range , sedan only. Its pros and cons remained the same as those of the Lacetti, only now the paintwork of the bumpers of some cars begins to peel off almost at the first thousand kilometers.

But this happened with the "real" Lacetti, but otherwise ... It's good that there is Ravon Gentra - someone will find this version of the "state employee" optimal. And he will be right in many respects.

Segment budget cars quite in demand and it is he who accounts for the lion's share of sales of many automakers. These machines attract affordable price, relative utility, as well as inexpensive service so they are always in the spotlight. Chevrolet also has models that are positioned in the mass class. One of them is Lacetti. Why is she remarkable?

The history of the model dates back to 2002. That's when Chevrolet Lacetti entered the market South Korea(then still under the Daewoo brand). At first, the car was available for buyers in only one version - a sedan, but later they joined it. five-door hatchback, as well as universal.

The debut of the Chevrolet Lacetti in the European market took place in 2004. Although initially the inhabitants of the Old World knew the model under the name Nubira. In general, it is worth noting that the car was sold in many countries of the world under different names ̶, Chevrolet Optra, Holden Viva, Suzuki Reno, Suzuki Forenza.

In Russia, the price of the new Chevrolet Lacetti was less than 350 thousand rubles, which made this car one of the most attractive offers in the B + segment. In 2013, the model left the market, but after some time it returned to it under the name Daewoo Gentra.

Options for the model were quite decent. The list of equipment included air conditioning or climate control, front and side airbags, power steering, ABS, full power accessories, as well as a standard audio system with the ability to read CDs.

In the last years of production, Chevrolet launched the Lacetti in a special configuration ̶ WTCC Street Edition. Main Feature such a car was spectacular appearance, which was achieved due to the low body kit, massive front bumper and unique rim design.

But the “iron” tuning did not touch, as well as equipment. It is noteworthy that this equipment was available only for the sedan body, since it was the latter that took part in the famous WTCC racing series.

Specifications

Installed under the hood gasoline engines 1.4 - 1.8 liters, the power output of which varied from 94 to 122 Horse power. Transmissions to choose from are a five-speed "mechanics" or a four-band "automatic".

Data in brief:

Some specifications for sedan, station wagon and hatchback:

All body modifications are designed to single platform. An interesting fact is that the suspension of the car is completely independent, and brake system̶ disk. Such a combination for such an attractive price is quite rare.

Personal experience

The Internet contains a lot of owner reviews about this model. One of them will be shown below.

I needed an unpretentious car for urban operation and the Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback was perfect for this role. The car was bought new from the salon complete with a 1.4 liter engine. The mileage from the date of purchase has amounted to 75 thousand kilometers, therefore, based on a sufficiently long operation, it is already possible to draw some conclusions.

Strengths:

• Sufficient dynamics for the city.
• Good soundproofing.
• Spacious rear sofa.
• Excellent work of the interior heating system.

Weaknesses:

• Rigid suspension.
• Small trunk.
• Weak head unit sound.

In order to correct the situation with poor sound, a modern 2DIN audio system based on Android was installed. At the same time, it should be noted that it reads not only well-known audio formats, but also many video formats.

In addition, the multimedia complex managed to make friends with the rear view camera via a Bluetooth connection, which greatly facilitated maneuvering. in reverse(considering the wide rear pillars).

Test Drive

Appearance

Chevrolet Lacetti looks attractive in all body types. So, the hatchback surprises with its rapid body profile and slanted lighting optics, while the sedan and station wagon ̶ with strict lines, large headlights and a large glass area.

The short overhangs of all bodies are an advantage when driving over bumpy terrain, but the low clearance of 145 millimeters does not allow climbing high curbs.

Inner space

The quality of finishing materials is expectedly low - oak plastic with a flat structure creaks on bumps, while pseudo-metal inserts on the dashboard look archaic. However, the interior assembly is neat and the gaps between the parts are minimal.

The instrument panel with a greenish backlight is easy to read and does not tire in the dark. However, only the necessary information about the route is displayed on the on-board computer display.

On the rounded center console are the climate control units and standard audio system. The latter is not able to provide high-quality sound, but it is quite suitable for entertaining yourself on a long journey.

As for the air conditioning system, all its readings are displayed on a specially designated screen ̶ this allows you to instantly perceive information and not be distracted from the road.

The driver's seat is somewhat amorphous, but it is quite suitable for a person of any build and height. The rear sofa looks hospitable, but with comfort it can only accommodate two passengers no more than 175 centimeters tall.

Along the way

The top version of the Chevrolet Lacetti is equipped with a 1.8-liter unit and automatic transmission. This combination is well suited for the city, but on the highway, slow shifts of the automatic transmission hide precious seconds when overtaking, so the "mechanics" are more suitable for such cases. Her gear ratios matched optimally, although the lever shift is not clear and too sweeping.

There are also complaints about the steering. Namely, the steering wheel is empty and backlash when the steering wheel is deflected at small angles. This makes it difficult to accurately follow a given trajectory. In addition, the passage of turns is overshadowed by strong rolls, pronounced understeer.

The energy-intensive suspension does not have a high ride smoothness, especially when driving through road junctions, tram tracks. At the same time, it is very hardy and does not lose its composure even when the cabin is heavily loaded.

Chevrolet Lacetti cannot be called a technically backward car, but driving discipline is not its best quality in the fight against competitors. The main advantages of the Korean compact are the price, equipment, comfortable lounge and durable suspension. But, over the controllability, engineers should have worked more carefully.

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