Where is Chevrolet Niva assembled? Where is Chevrolet Niva produced for Russia and CIS countries Reviews: pros and cons

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VAZ-2123
Manufacturer	AvtoVAZ
brand	VAZ-2123
A type	petrol
Volume	1690 cm3
Max power	79.5 liters With.
Max Torque	128 Nm, at 4000 rpm
Configuration	in-line, 4-cylinder.
cylinders	4
valves	8
Max. speed	140
Acceleration to 100 km/h	19
Combined fuel consumption	10,8
Fuel consumption in the urban cycle	14,1
Fuel consumption on the highway	8,8
Environmental regulations	Euro 5
Cylinder diameter	82 mm
piston stroke	80 mm
Compression ratio	9,4
Supply system	distributed injection
valve mechanism	SOHC (chain)
Material of block cylinders	Cast iron
Recommended fuel	gasoline according to GOST R 51105 with an octane rating of at least 91

Ecotec Z18XE
Manufacturer	Opel
brand	Ecotec Z18XE
A type	petrol
Volume	1796 cm3
Max power	125 l. With., at 5600 rpm
Max Torque	170 Nm, at 3800 rpm
Configuration	in-line, 4-cylinder.
cylinders	4
valves	16
Environmental regulations	Euro 4
Cylinder diameter	80.5 mm
piston stroke	88.2 mm
Compression ratio	10,5
Supply system	distributed injection
valve mechanism	DOHC (Belt)

Transmission 5-speed manual transmission Specifications Mass-dimensional Length 4048 mm Width 1800 mm Height 1680 mm Clearance 220 mm Wheelbase 2450 mm Rear track 1456 mm Front track 1466 mm Weight 1400 kg On the market Related VAZ-2121, Lada Nadezhda Similar models VAZ-2121, VAZ-2131 Other load capacity 450 kg (320 l, 650 l with rear seats folded down) Volume of the tank 58 l Media at Wikimedia Commons

Chevrolet Niva (rus. Chevrolet Niva) is a serial Russian off-road passenger car. It has a permanent all-wheel drive on four wheels, a two-stage transfer case and an interaxle lockable differential.

The release of the model was launched in 2002 and since that time it has only been restyled once according to the project of the Italian design studio Bertone; the release of the new generation was scheduled for 2016, but in March 2015, work on the project was suspended.

Unlike other Chevrolet models assembled in Russia and localized by less than 30%, only the Chevrolet Niva with a localization degree of about 90% is truly domestic.

In 2009, Chevrolet Niva was awarded the annual professional automotive journalists award "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2009" in the "SUV" and "Premier of the Year" nominations. In 2015, according to the "Professional Jury" of automotive journalists, it was awarded the title of "SUV of the Year 2015" in the category "Subcompact crossover".

Development history

Small-scale assembly of the VAZ-2123 was launched at the pilot production of AvtoVAZ in 2001. But the consequences of the 1998 crisis did not allow the plant to launch the model into series. In 2002, for the mass production of the model, together with the American company General Motors, the GM-AvtoVAZ enterprise was created; the license for the VAZ-2123 model and the rights to the Niva brand (“Niva”) were transferred to the joint venture (at the same time, the original Niva has been called “4x4” since 2006, and the VAZ-2123 pickup version did not go into series).

In the early 2000s, the cost of the Chevrolet Niva was twice that of the classic VAZ-2121, being a direct competitor of the first generation Kia Sportage, then produced in Kaliningrad.

Modifications

Niva old-fashioned

Niva was produced in two main trim levels: L and GLS. The GLS version surpasses the L version in terms of equipment due to artificial leather interior trim, cast 16-inch wheel rims, audio preparation, an aluminum spare wheel bracket that allowed the spare wheel to be hung “face down”, isothermal tinted windows, fog lights, heated front seats, etc. d.

There are also configuration options LC and GLC, respectively, similar to the L and GLS trim levels, but equipped with air conditioning.

Without exception, all configurations include audio preparation and electric control of exterior mirrors (starting from 2004), heated exterior mirrors (starting from 2004).

98% of the car consisted of Russian-made components, from foreign manufacturers there were: clutch, brake master cylinder, power steering from the company, radiator grille, plastic and fabric interior materials.

FAM-1

The first batch of Chevrolet Niva FAM-1 cars was released in the spring of 2006, production began in November 2006. The car received an index VAZ-21236 and was produced in a single configuration GLX. The car was equipped with an Opel Z18XE engine (1.8 l, 122 hp) and a 5-speed mechanical box Aisin AG5 gears (from Suzuki Grand Vitara), a new transfer case in a single unit with the gearbox. This modification was completed:

Bosch ABS system, for which it was necessary to change the design of the rear axle and front wheel hubs;
10-inch vacuum brake booster;
Turkish-made drive shafts with CV joints in the joints;
two airbags (driver and front passenger);
height-adjustable driver's seat (from Chevrolet Viva);
seat belt pretensioners.

Chevrolet NIVA is available in 5 trim levels: L, LC, LE, GLS, GLC.

In May 2015, the LE+ version, based on the GLC version, was added to the model lineup. The car received air conditioning, a full safety package, Continental Cross Contact tires with K&K Camelot wheels, as well as rear bumper protection with a tow hitch and unpainted moldings.

From October 12, 2015, all cars are equipped with modernized engines of the Euro-5 standard.

	L	LC	GLS	GLC
Central locking with remote control	+		+
Alarm integrated with immobilizer unit	+		+
Front electric windows	+		+
Steering column, adjustable in height	+		+
Power steering ZF (Germany)	+		+
Interior trim with artificial leather	-		+
L-shaped rear seat head restraints	-		+
glasses case	-		+
Rear dome light	-		+
Decorative strip "aluminum look" on the front panel on the passenger side	-		+
Chrome plated ashtray cover	-		+
Gearbox and transfer case handles with aluminum look inserts	-		+
Front seats with pockets and heating	-		+
Audio preparation	+		-
Audio preparation with two front speakers and antenna	-		+
Electric outside rear-view mirrors	unpainted		painted
roof rails	-		+
"Eurohandles" of doors	unpainted		painted
wheels	steel rims 15"		alloy wheels 16"
Isothermal glass	-		+
Fog lights	-		+
Spare wheel cover	+		-
Aluminum spare wheel bracket	-		+
Spare wheel	+		+
Cabin filter	+		+
Headlight corrector	+		+
Air conditioner	-	+	-	+

Special series

2009 special series

In the autumn of 2009, for the 7th anniversary of the model's production, 150 Chevrolet Niva were produced in the exclusive Black Uni color (black non-metallic). Chrome elements were added to the GLC package in the interior, and in the exterior - silver-colored exterior door handles and roof rails, as well as stylish wheel rims.

2010 special series

Special series for the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand

In 2011, a special series of 300 cars was released to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand. The special series was made on the platform of the LC complete set, supplemented by the presence of a snorkel, engine protection, towbar, K&K Kamelot Black discs. Anniversary cars were painted in serial colors dark gray-green metallic - "Sochi" (250 units) and bright red metallic - "Feeriya" (the remaining 50).

Special Edition (SE) Tundra

In the fall of 2014, a limited number of special series Chevrolet Niva Special Edition (SE) in Tundra color (silver-green metallic, code 395 BASF) was released to coincide with the 12th anniversary of the start of production of the model. The package was based on the LE package, and differed from it in color, K&K Legion alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, underbody protection, fog lights, seat heating, tinting, floor mats and a stainless steel shovel on the tailgate.

The Chevrolet Niva crash test was carried out in 2003 by the first Russian independent rating of the passive safety of cars ARCAP (Autoreview Car Assessment Program). According to the results of the crash test, the off-road vehicle earned 1.6 points out of 16 possible and did not receive a single star.

Chevy Niva endured the blow well - the "cage" of the cabin shrank by only 55 mm. But the floor at the driver's feet was torn, and the displacement of the pedals was close to the critical 200 mm - the feet and shins were poorly protected. The risk of damaging your knees on the steering column lock is also great. Only the protection of the head and chest is satisfactory. But the points scored are burned almost without a trace: there is no airbag, the steering wheel hits the chest, the structural integrity of the body is broken. The passenger risks even more: hitting his head on the front panel was very strong.

At the same time, in the same 2003, the export version with ABS, airbags, belt pretensioners and a reinforced body passed the EuroNCAP requirements: after a European standard crash test (64 km / h with 40% overlap on a crushable barrier), the Chevrolet Niva was able to earn 12, 5 points out of 16 possible (four stars out of five), but the model with these modifications was not mass-produced.

On August 1, 2011, CJSC GM-AVTOVAZ began production of Chevrolet NIVA vehicles equipped with ABS and a frontal airbag system for the driver and front passenger, which includes a driver's airbag, a front passenger's airbag, seat belts with load limiting and a pretensioner, upgraded front seats. The change is valid only for trim levels GLS, GLC.
One hundred and sixty-two dealers in Russia, as well as seven dealers and three distributors in the CIS countries are engaged in sales of the model.

Export

From 2002 to 2015, 42,326 vehicles were exported. The model is implemented only in the CIS countries, as well as in Georgia; the main markets are the countries of the Customs Union (Kazakhstan, Belarus), as well as Azerbaijan.
Until 2013, Ukraine was traditionally the largest foreign market for GM-AVTOVAZ - in 2011, this country accounted for 44% of Chevrolet Niva exports. In 2013, Ukraine introduced a recycling fee and a special duty on the import of cars with gasoline engines, which led to the fact that the export of the Chevrolet Niva to Ukraine fell by a quarter over the six months of 2013, amounting to 219 units.
At the end of 2014, 3981 Chevrolet Niva were exported - 79.7% of exports fell to Kazakhstan, 11.1% to Belarus, 5.6% of exports fell to Azerbaijan.
However, given that the model has been developed, pre-production vehicles have been produced (sea trials have been completed in Italy, Spain, Sweden, the complex winter tests in Kogalym), a new stamping and body shop was built at the GM-AvtoVAZ plant (where new equipment has already been delivered and installed), and the construction of a plant for the production of engines under the license of PSA Peugeot-Citroen engines has been launched - serial production of the second generation is predicted in 2016- 2019.

One of the world's most successful automotive brands, Chevrolet has an interesting history of ups and downs. Initially, the American corporation was created by a wealthy motor sports fan in America - William Durant. Shortly after the creation of this corporation in the early twentieth century, this investor organized the world's most successful automobile concern, General Motors.

Until today, GM has gained such serious momentum that the production of this company is present on every continent and in virtually every major and developed country. Nevertheless, Chevrolet brand cars are produced in a very extraordinary mode. The country of manufacture of Chevrolet is a question that is difficult to answer unambiguously.

Two sides of the coin in offers under one brand

If we are talking about the expensive and successful Chevrolet brand, it has two completely different incarnations. The North American side of this company is the creator of unique SUVs with great potential and great sports cars, supercars with huge value and premium sedans. But there is also a Chevrolet division in South Korea, where this brand mainly produces former Daewoo models in the budget segment.

This gives General Motors Corporation certain advantages:

the ability to offer the market a variety of cars in various trim levels;
access to European markets with budget and quite reliable cars from Korea;
conquering the CIS market with cheap offers in the budget class;
approbation of technologies for other GM cars and fairly cheap assembly of cars at a Korean plant.

Until 2012, in the markets of the CIS countries, the Chevrolet brand was associated exclusively with cheap and not very high-quality cars, which were bought solely for lack of money for more impressive vehicles. In turn, in North America, cars under this brand are an expensive and elite offer that is worth buying.

This brand dissonance has made Chevrolet one of the most mysterious in the modern automotive world. This increases interest in the proposals of the corporation. Let's take a closer look at two different faces of an American corporation.

Budget segment from the South Korean Chevrolet plant

In Europe and Russia, when asked about the country of manufacture of Chevrolet, motorists answer with confidence - Korea. Indeed, most of the offers on the market are produced at the Korean Daewoo plant. Under the Daewoo brand in Russia, Ukraine and some other countries, the cheapest offers are sold, such as Matiz and Nexia. Since 2014, they have also been joined by a more expensive car - a converted Chevrolet Lacetia - Daewoo Gentra.

This step of the corporation indicates that the Chevrolet brand is beginning to raise its status in the European markets. Today in Europe and in Russia there are the following Chevrolet offers:

Korean budget Spark, Aveo and Cobalt;
Cruze comfort class, Orlando family minivan and Captiva crossover also from Daewoo;
Russian Chevrolet Niva, which is produced by AvtoVAZ;
the American Malibu sedan and the Corvette sports car, as well as the company's bestseller, the Camaro;
the Trailblazer SUV and the large Tahoe Jeep, which are also from America.

That is why in the cabin when buying a car under an American brand, you need to be as careful as possible. Auto production is carried out in Russia, Korea and America. But the cars that are assembled in the USA are very different technically and visually from the Korean ones. They use a different metal, different technologies, completely different interior trim materials.

If you want to experience all the greatness of American technology, buy a large Trailblazer or Tahoe. These are quite acceptable competitors to premium Japanese crossovers and SUVs. The Chevrolet brand in the CIS countries and Europe only in 2015 will finally begin to change its nature and be transferred to the premium American class.

Chevrolet brand in the US and other North American countries

For Americans, the local brand seems to be very expensive and premium, because the bulk of the proposals are made in America. Chevrolet offers a huge set of equipment for its compatriots, which is revealed from a completely different side than for Europeans.

Chevrolet offers four main types of vehicles for Americans:

passenger cars with Korean brands already known to us, as well as American Malibu, Impala and Volt hybrid hatchback;
sports cars SS, Corvette and Camaro;
SUVs and crossovers, to which are added purely American models Trax, Equinox, Traverse and Suburban.
the most unusual and interesting Colorado and Silverado pickups, as well as a huge selection of commercial vehicles.

Here are such different offers from this brand on different continents. One part of the world's population knows Chevrolet as an affordable budget brand, while the other perceives the purchase of a car under this brand as a real achievement. Interestingly, the company's plans include raising the level of the brand around the world to a completely different level and returning Darwoo brand cars to the CIS markets. But these plans are long-term.

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Summing up

Cars assembled in virtually every developed country in the world cannot but attract attention. Chevrolet took some extraordinary steps that helped the company conquer the markets. For example, in 2010, the Chevrolet brand became the best-selling brand in Russia and Britain, and in America, these cars occupy one of the first lines of the hit parade of successful cars every year.

The features of the corporation's work suggest that in the near future it will be very difficult for competitors to bypass the company in any directions. I wonder how you personally feel about the entire Chevrolet brand and the philosophy of its global development?

Car company Chevrolet has been a leader in the global market for many years. The brand has experienced many ups and downs, which once again emphasizes positive sides automaker companies.

At the moment, Chevrolet cars can boast of great popularity in all regions of the world. So, for example, in enterprises North America collect exclusively premium cars, as well as sports cars and branded SUVs. This is not surprising, because in this region the giant General Motors has great influence, which cannot afford to oversee the production of budget versions.

Photo: Chevrolet Niva 2017

But if we talk about budget Chevrolet models, then they are produced on South Korean factories and they are fairly low cost.

If we talk about the domestic market, then the most popular model, of course, is the Chevrolet Niva. Therefore, it is not surprising that many motorists are interested in the question "where are Chevrolet Niva cars assembled for Russia?". In this article, we will just discuss this issue, and also find out how high-quality the Niva SUVs are, which are made at Russian facilities.

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

After the release of each batch of cars, quality control specialists randomly select several copies and send them for testing and testing. In the event that employees find flaws, they return the car for revision.

Quality Chevrolet Niva Russian Assembly

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

The Russian version of the car is assembled on the basis of the modular platform of the VAZ-2123 model, but General Motors engineers have significantly increased the functionality and cross-country ability of the novelty.

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

Photo: brand new Niva only from the GM-AVTOVAZ assembly line

domestic car sold in three sets. In addition to the basic, tuned and restyled versions are also available.

Be that as it may, the quality of cars still depends on the place of assembly, and there are a lot of questions about the Russian model. First of all, the owners are not satisfied low level security. Therefore, driving at a very high speed causes at least distrust, because in the earlier Niva trim levels, there are not even airbags.

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

The paintwork and now does not cause admiration, as the coloring is unstable to scratches and does not protect the body from corrosive processes.

Features Chevrolet Niva Russian Assembly

As noted above, the Chevrolet Niva is considered the best-selling and sought-after SUV in the Russian automotive market. Since the debut of the model in 2002 and to this day, more than 175,000 vehicles have rolled off the assembly lines of the plant, which can be called a very good indicator of productivity.

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

multi-level heated seats;
side tinting;
light alloy wheels;
modern air conditioner.

Given all the past shortcomings, now manufacturers are focusing on the level of SUV safety.

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

Recently, information has appeared that the German engineers of the Opel concern are assembling a new power unit with a capacity of 123 hp for the Niva. Also, there is hope that in the future there will also be diesel engine, which is so lacking for Russian motorists.

But while the range power units rather lean and boasts the same old engine.

Video: Chevrolet Niva assembly process

Conclusion

One of the most prominent representatives of Chevrolet in the Russian market is the Niva SUV. This car produced at the domestic branch of General Motors in the city of Togliatti. It is worth noting that there are a lot of complaints about the Russian assembly, but the developers are trying to constantly upgrade the popular crossover.

Among the main advantages of an SUV domestic assembly its excellent cross-country ability and nice appearance.

At the same time, you don’t have to wait until the car of the required configuration or color is brought to the car dealership, because the selected car can be picked up from the factory in Togliatti and brought to your city.

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If the required equipment was not found in the nearest salon, it is recommended to call other nearby companies. The design project of the model cost millions of dollars.

The warranty obligations of the manufacturer ZAO GM-AVTOVAZ apply to all Chevrolet NIVA cars sold, registered and…

The effectiveness of the air conditioner installed on expensive trim levels has also been tested - the atmosphere in the cabin is quite comfortable. The fact is that the plant does not have its own store in which the produced cars would be sold.

How to find an official dealer center?

Using the maximum angle of inclination hides the visibility of the rear side windows.

On the sides are large flat mirrors, devoid of direction indicators. The doors are decorated with clear stampings.

Like the previous version, the beginner is completely devoid of thresholds. Rear part updated SUV meets with a narrow rear window and a voluminous luggage compartment, where the spare wheel is fixed.

Pleased with the large capacity of the compartment, the presence of a wide threshold formed by the upper part of the bumper. Larger steel vertical LED lights. The dimensions of the newcomer did not suffer significant changes.

But the real sensation was made by the new length of the car, increased by 30 cm. Now its parameters are 6 cm.

Chevrolet Niva 2016 (Chevrolet Niva) - Opinion of the Real Owner

Ground clearance 22 cm, wheelbase cm. Firstly, not everyone has the opportunity to buy a Chevrolet Niva from a factory in Togliatti. The fact is that the plant does not have its own store in which the produced cars would be sold. Secondly, the manufacturer does not sell cars to individuals, as this takes a lot of time and does not bring much profit.

It is much easier for a plant focused on the production of several hundred thousand cars a year to conclude an agreement with a dealership that will take over the sale of products.

At the same time, the car dealership will also deal with service maintenance of the cars sold.

Features Chevrolet Niva Russian Assembly

Thirdly, even if you managed to buy a Chevrolet Niva directly from the factory, you need to take into account the fact that you will have to drive the car to your city on your own, spending time and money on fuel.

Despite this, many still manage to buy a car from the factory. The lucky list includes those who work for AvtoVAZ. The fact is that the automaker allows its employees to purchase a certain number of cars for personal use.

Chevrolet Niva can also be bought from a factory in Togliatti by large companies that buy working cars for their staff.

Some buyers manage to negotiate with the leaders of such firms and purchase a car through them without extra charges. These methods of acquiring a new Chevrolet Niva are associated with many difficulties that can be avoided by contacting an official dealer center that sells AvtoVAZ products.

But, the quality of parts, body painting, plastic - all this leaves much to be desired. In addition, the body of the SUV is prone to scratches and corrosion. Characteristics of the model According to statistics, the Chevrolet Niva is the most popular and sought-after SUV in the domestic market.

Over the entire period of its existence, more than a thousand units of Niva have rolled off the conveyor line of the enterprise.

Depending on the configuration, the car is equipped with: Where the Chevrolet Niva is produced today, they try to focus on safety vehicle.

1 is installed on the car to this day.

Production and modernization

In addition to the basic, tuned and restyled versions are also available. Be that as it may, the quality of cars still depends on the place of assembly, and there are a lot of questions about the Russian model. First of all, the owners are not satisfied with the low level of security.

Therefore, driving at a very high speed causes at least distrust, because in the earlier Niva trim levels, there are not even airbags. Relatively recently, taking into account all the complaints of motorists, the developers have released updated versions of the Niva, which are already equipped with all the necessary security systems. The paintwork and now does not cause admiration, as the coloring is unstable to scratches and does not protect the body from corrosive processes.

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Where are Chevrolet cars assembled?

Chevrolet is one of the few automotive brands that boasts a long history, with its ups and downs.

The company appeared at the beginning of the last century. It was created by auto racing enthusiast William Durant, who later also organized the General Motors concern.

At the moment, General Motors is one of the most influential companies in the global automotive market. On every continent, you can find company branches that assemble Chevrolet products.

In today's article, we will talk about where Chevrolet cars are produced.

"Top" and budget assembly

The American company Chevrolet is one of the few brands that can afford to produce both expensive and prestigious cars, as well as budget models.

If we talk about the factories of North America, then they make exceptionally unique cars with a high cost, and great claims to sporty style. South Korea also stands out as a manufacturing country, at whose enterprises they produce cheap options that are very reminiscent of the former Daewoo models.

Photo: Chevrolet assembly in the USA

Advantages of the bipolar production option:

a wide range of products. Cars are more accessible to people, because those who cannot afford an expensive model can safely get a budget one;
high-quality budget cars are highly valued in the European market;
in the automotive market of the CIS, cheap budget models are in great demand, which are affordable for almost every local car enthusiast;
enterprises that assemble budget car options are an excellent “laboratory for experiments” and testing new technologies.

Even before 2012, in the markets of the CIS countries, Chevrolet products were considered to be of poor quality and weak. Motorists noted that "Americans" are bought only by those who do not have money for a normal car. The situation in the US was radically different. In America, Chevrolet cars are considered quite elite and expensive.

It is this opposition that is the main mystery of the company and, of course, increases interest in it.

Photo: assembly in Korea

Chevrolet made in South Korea

For the European market, and in particular for Russia, South Korean-made cars are in great demand. Domestic salons and dealerships are crammed full of these products.

In Russia, as in other neighboring countries, under the Daewoo brand, models such as Mathis and Nexia are sold. And since 2014, also the Daewoo Gentra, which is an analogue of the Chevrolet Lacetti model.

From this we can conclude that the European and South Korean branches are beginning to gain momentum and raise their status. Today, in Europe and Russia, you can purchase the following models of the American giant:

Aveo and Cobalt of South Korean production;
Cruz and Captiva, which are produced under the Daewoo brand;
AvtoVAZovsky Niva;
American-built Corvette and Camaro;
SUVs Trailblazer and Tahoe, also of American assembly.

It must be remembered that when buying a Chevrolet car in domestic showrooms, you need to be extremely careful. After all, the appearance of the American versions is slightly different from the Russian and Korean ones. But, if you dig deeper, you can find out that overseas products are made of higher quality metal, and the interior is trimmed with expensive materials and with the help of modern technologies. Of course, all this is difficult to notice for inexperienced motorists, so it is best to require a car passport.

In order to get a feel for what an American SUV is, you can buy a Trailblazer or Tahoe. They, in terms of their technical characteristics, are definitely not inferior to Japanese and Korean SUVs.

Since 2015, the European branch and branches of the CIS countries have begun a rapid movement towards the production of more expensive premium cars.

Video: GM car assembly process in Russia

American made Chevrolet

As mentioned above, more expensive and high-quality Chevrolet models are assembled for Americans.

There are four main types among them:

passenger cars Malibu, Impala and Volt;
sports options Corvette and Camaro;
SUVs Travers and Trucks;
pickups Colorado and Silverado.

Many are surprised by such differences in the vector of development of American and Korean enterprises. After all, residents of Europe and America look at Chevrolet products from completely different angles.

Conclusion

Chevrolet cars are produced in almost all developed countries of the world. This is due to the fact that the level of sales in the world market just rolls over. And this is due, first of all, to American engineers who are always trying to be one step ahead of their competitors.

According to experts, Chevrolet will soon become a leader in the auto industry.

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Chevrolet Niva 2002 - 2017

The suspension is energy-intensive, but on normal asphalt this leads to excessive body sway, which is most felt in corners. It is especially not comfortable for the rear passengers, it even throws them up on speed bumps. The car fully opens up on rough terrain, long suspension travels and permanent all-wheel drive allow you to pass where modern crossovers with complex electronic filling fail.

Up to about 50,000 km, usually nothing knocks, does not rattle, but then intervention is most often required. The ball bearings in front and silent blocks of jet rods in the back are the first to be surrendered. The rubber-metal joints of the upper right arm burn out due to the constant thermal effects of the exhaust system. By 100,000 km, many parts, including shock absorbers, may require replacement.

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 forays into nature with races through mud and water reduce the life of wheel bearings, as well as brake drums, by about half.

The pedals are quite far apart, you can drive in heavy boots. Thanks to an efficient vacuum booster, the car brakes well, the pedal is soft throughout the course. 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 preventively replace brake hoses at 100,000 km of run, they can crack at the most unexpected moment.

The steering column is adjustable in height, the control is clear enough, with good feedback. The steering wheel is certainly heavy, especially at low speed, it takes some getting used to. The wheel from lock to lock makes only three turns. The overall reliability of the system is at a decent level, except that the hydraulic booster hoses can crack and start leaking even at a low mileage.

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Weaknesses of the Chevrolet Niva (photo and video review).

Good afternoon dear readers. The topic of today's article is weak spots Chevrolet Niva car. The article is written on the basis of the experience of owning cars in 2006. and 2012 onwards

Chevrolet Niva history.

The first sample of the VAZ 2123 Niva car was shown at the Moscow Motor Show in 1998. The future shniva differed from the VAZ 21213 in its wheelbase, body shape, transmission and more expensive interior trim. In essence, she was new car, maximally unified with the VAZ 21213 mastered in production.

Unfortunately, she inherited not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

AvtoVAZ did not have enough money to master the new model, and then the plant went on to sell the Niva brand to General Motors Corporation. GM made more than 1700 changes to the design of the car and organized, in 2002, production under its own brand. So the VAZ 2123 became the Chevrolet Niva.

Until 2009, the car was produced practically unchanged, in 2009 a shallow restyling was carried out, during which the car received several trim levels, plastic lining on body panels and a new transmission.

In our article, we will consider both pre-styling and post-styling cars and evaluate the work of the plant in fine-tuning the model.

Weaknesses of the pre-styling Shniva 2002-2009

Engine.

The engine is reliable, and it drives while dying, spare parts for it are common and are available on any collective farm, there are only three problems with it:

He is very weak for a field. 79 horsepower accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 19 seconds, overtaking and speeds above 110 km / h are difficult for a car.

As a consequence of the first two points - high flow fuel. In winter, in the urban cycle with warm-ups, 16-18 liters are calm, on the highway 8-9, the mixed cycle is a utopia.

Clutch.

Clutch with native release bearing (in a plastic cage) does not like buildup. The clip melts and the clutch disappears! To be treated by replacing the release bearing with a VAZ 2101 bearing. They themselves did not cost much, but replacing the release bearing is not a trivial task - you will have to disassemble half of the car

Transmission.

With timely maintenance, there are no problems with it.

Transfer case.

The node is rather capricious, if the downshift and neutral are switched on relatively easily, then the interaxle lock is switched on with great effort at the slightest wear. The razdatka usually does not howl, but due to the backlash of the gears, it contributes to the sounds of transmission shocks. When buying a car, be sure to check the center lock. I have it on 2 machines with problems.

cardan shafts.

Before restyling in 2009, the car rattles with cardans .... After 2009, this problem was corrected, but shocks in the transmission remained due to the design of the transfer case and gearboxes with drives.

Rotting starts from the wheel arches, bottoms of doors and sills. The quality of the coloring is not high and the chips bloom quickly.

The body also desperately needs to improve sound insulation, if up to 100 km / h in the car is relatively comfortable, then after this milestone you have to strain your voice.

The main disadvantage of the body is a very small trunk (but this is not surprising given the size of the wheelbase of the field), this can be treated by installing a roof rack, but this will worsen aerodynamics and add a howl.

Weaknesses of the restyled Chevrolet Niva 2009 - present

Restyling 2009 Made the field a little better, but not without a fly in the ointment.

Engine.

With the transition to Euro-3 and above, a catalytic converter was introduced. In our conditions, it fails by 60,000-80,000 km of run and is replaced by our optimizers with a flame arrester from cars with Euro-2 engines (at the same time, the environmental class is reduced, but money and fuel are saved.

There are quite a lot of negative reviews on the 16-valve Opel engine offered as an option, so we will not consider it.

Also, after restyling in 2009, the air conditioner became available in 2 basic trim levels (before restyling, it was an option). In general, a car with air conditioning is more comfortable, but due to a weak engine, fuel consumption increases greatly and Idling with the simultaneous operation of the power steering and the air conditioner, the engine speed drops very strongly.

Transmission.

In general, the shocks from the transmission are gone, but the difficult engagement of the center lock remains, and release bearing never cured.

By body

The plastic lining of the wings and doors have become centers of corrosion. The linings are glued to the doors and over time, dust accumulates under them, which gets wet and all this actively rusts, although an attractive appearance remains for a long time.

A common drawback for the entire production time is the quality of spare parts in retail, but this is not the fault of the designers and the manufacturer.

Equipment and equipment since 2009

Let's summarize.

Chevrolet Niva is a great car for the money. The price-quality ratio is top notch….

In conclusion, I suggest you watch this Chevrolet Niva video review:

That's all for me today, if you know other weaknesses of the Chevrolet Niva, or you have something to add to the article, write comments.

Sincerely, administrator http://life-with-cars.ru

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Chevrolet Niva in the magazine Driving

Reading another article about the Chevrolet Niva on the Za Rulem website (zr.ru), I caught myself thinking that, as one of the heroes of the popular post-KVN show, I was talking with a “TV”, that is, with a monitor. Some of my thoughts are below. He refrained from presenting some. The article was published under the heading "Second Hands".

Chevrolet Niva: Baptized

The SUV, which replaced the old Niva, received a start in life thanks to the General Motors concern, which brought the experimental VAZ-2123 to mind and put it on the assembly line of the GM-AVTOVAZ joint venture. And yet, from the point of view of reliability and operational characteristics Chevrolet Niva is stuck somewhere in the middle between Russia and America...

The start of serial production of Niva with the Chevrolet nameplate dates back to 2002. Since then, four modifications of the model have been developed. The first, pre-styling version was produced in the basic configuration L and luxury GLS (Here, it seems to me, it was worth mentioning that the configurations with air conditioning have their own letter designations LC and GLC. Note mychevyniva.ru). The latter was distinguished by 16-inch alloy wheels, audio preparation, an aluminum spare wheel bracket, tinted windows, fog lamps and heated front seats (There were other differences. Some of which, for example, the color of bumpers and other plastic in body color, are very difficult to miss. Note mychevyniva.ru).

In 2006, the Chevrolet Niva FAM-1 saw the light. This modification can rightfully be called exclusive - in two years of production, only about a thousand copies were sold. A car with an Opel Z18XE engine, aggregated with a 5-speed “mechanics” from Aisin, was relatively richly equipped. Anti-lock braking system, airbags for the driver and front passenger, air conditioning - by no means a complete list of FAM-1 equipment. (Indeed, in 2006 there were no air conditioners in ordinary Chevrolet Niva, but in 2007 there were already. for some reason, there is no mention of any air conditioners in the other configurations mentioned.Or is the air conditioner on the secondary not appreciated?

Adapted for off-road Chevrolet Niva Trophy - tuning modification. Among her technical features blocking differentials, shortened main pairs with a gear ratio of 4.3 (in standard 3.9), forced activation of engine cooling fans, a mechanism for attaching a winch, etc. (If the author of the article has already taken the liberty of attributing the Trophy version from the Krumb-Service company to the modifications of the Chevrolet Niva, then why did he forget to write about the “modification” of the Chevrolet Niva Hit from Yurol Tuning and Aden, the diesel engine from the company "Theme plus" and other "tuning modifications" approved by GM-AVTOVAZ? Note mychevyniva.ru)

Finally, in March 2009, GM-AVTOVAZ began production of a restyled version. The car received a “dress” from the Bertone design studio, an updated interior and a plastic body kit. In 2010, the driveshaft crosses were replaced with CV joints, and the front suspension swivel joints were modernized. (What was not written about the introduction of oil seals? Note mychevyniva.ru)

ENGINE All Chevrolet Niva cars, except for the FAM-1 modification, were produced (and are produced today) with a single 4-cylinder gasoline engine VAZ-2123 with a volume of 1.7 liters and a power of 80 hp. In fact, this is an old familiar 2106 motor with a working volume increased by 100 “cubes”. This means that new surprises should not be expected from him.

A few words about the regulation. Each scheduled maintenance visit prescribes an oil change in the engine crankcase and an oil filter. The frequency of visits is every 15 thousand kilometers. Recall that the so-called zero maintenance is already carried out at two thousand.

The air filter must be replaced every 30 thousand km (The car starts to breathe badly after 7-10 thousand km. I advise you, if you do not change the air filter every 10 thousand km, then at least shake it out of dust. The filter is inexpensive (from $ 2) . work takes no more than 5 minutes Note mychevyniva.ru); at the same mileage, spark plugs and a fine fuel filter are changed. In addition, once every 30 thousand km, the regulations prescribe to clean the generator rings, as well as check the wear and fit of the brushes. After 45 thousand kilometers, it is recommended to clean the starter manifold and lubricate the drive parts. Finally, every 60 thousand km is the time to replace the antifreeze in the cooling system (To be honest, I don’t believe that someone drove 60 thousand without ever changing the antifreeze. Firstly, native of dubious quality, and, secondly, a leak antifreeze for shnivodov is a common thing - it constantly evaporates a little bit somewhere.Of course, if you inspect all the pipes and regularly tighten all the clamps, then the problem goes away, but many people forget about it and just add a little from time to time. ).

With proper and timely maintenance, most likely, the engine will serve faithfully for many years. Nevertheless, we will, so to speak, write down some “fads” related mainly to the power system. Servicemen note quite frequent cases of failure of the throttle position sensor. One of the characteristic symptoms is the "sticking" of revolutions at around 1500-1800 after the gas is released. Sometimes idling start to "walk" in the range of 300-1800 rpm. In this case, it is very likely that removal, disassembly and cleaning of the throttle assembly will help. If, with a run of 20–30 thousand km, the car began to work unstably at medium speeds, “pull” under load and be reluctant to respond to the gas pedal, most likely it’s time to disassemble and flush the fuel pump (There is still a mesh ... can it be changed too? Note mychevyniva.ru). The reason for its clogging, alas, is banal - the quality of our gasoline.

TRANSMISSIONChevrolet Niva is a car with permanent all-wheel drive. The VAZ-2123 engine is aggregated with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 2-speed transfer case (the latter with a lockable center differential). The complex design of the transmission naturally requires periodic attention.

First of all, this concerns the lubrication of splined joints and bearings of the cardan shaft crosses. According to the regulations, it should be carried out every 15 thousand kilometers. The oil in the gearbox, transfer case, front and rear axles is changed at zero maintenance, the third and then every 30 thousand kilometers. From the factory, “mineral water” is poured into the transmission, however, as practice and numerous reviews show, boxes work better and quieter on “synthetics”.

Clutch life depends largely on driving style and operating conditions. On average, it is from 60 to 120 thousand kilometers. Changes as a set - disc, basket, release bearing.

Not the strongest element of the transmission is the front gearbox. More precisely, its cover, which can break in half (only on early machines).

RUNNING GEAR The car is equipped with a front independent suspension, on transverse levers; behind - a rigid beam connected to the body by one transverse and four longitudinal bars.

The main problem with the suspension is weak native shock absorbers. As a rule, they lose their performance after 20–30 thousand kilometers (To be honest, I don’t know where such data about the resource of native shock absorbers comes from. Many of my friends have already left for more than 100 thousand with their relatives and see no obvious reasons to change them. Note mychevyniva.ru). A proven way to resolve the issue is to install gas-filled shock absorbers. Judging by the numerous positive reviews, it helps for a long time! From time to time, or rather, every 15 thousand kilometers, experts recommend checking the condition of wheel bearings and, if necessary, tightening them (I won’t argue with experts, but as a non-specialist, I’ll advise you to pay attention to this a little more often. Note mychevyniva.ru.)

There is only one complaint about the brakes - warping of the front brake discs. Trouble can declare itself already after 10 thousand kilometers. Symptom - vibration on braking with a beating transmitted to the steering wheel. There are two types of "medicine": replacement of brake discs or their groove. (By the way, I had this. Contacting a specialized (by field) service did not help. It disappeared as suddenly as it appeared. It lasted 2-3 thousand km. Note mychevyniva.ru)

Steering serves without complaint. Of course, you need to periodically check the condition of the steering rods and tips, as well as monitor the fluid level in the power steering reservoir. Do not forget that the hum of the GUR speaks of his imminent death. However, this is more of an exception than the rule.

VAZ-2123 "Niva"

The car, which in fact was the parent of the Chevrolet Niva, was produced in a small batch from 1998 to 2002 at the AvtoVAZ OPP.

Naturally, most of the components and assemblies successfully migrated from the old Niva VAZ-21213. Nevertheless, there were enough updates. So, the spare wheel finally got out of the engine compartment to gain a foothold on the back door. The transmission has undergone considerable changes. First of all, we note the unified front and rear driveshafts. The transfer case acquired a 3-bearing mount, while the transfer case itself received a single-lever scheme - the selector switch lever was now combined with the center differential lock lever. Finally, the reducer front axle the designers separated from the engine.

The suspension has also undergone some changes. So, the rear shock absorbers were moved closer to the wheels and installed vertically. One of the characteristic features of the car is the presence of two towing eyes in front (Chevrolet Niva does not have them).

Modifications In addition to the basic five-door station wagon VAZ-2123, the family included a VAZ-2323 pickup truck and a VAZ-2723 van that did not go into series.

In my opinion ... SUV from Togliatti, as they say, on a special account. This "niche" car has always been a success with those who are by no means a wonder to get out into the woods, to go fishing ... Of course, the Chevrolet Niva is no longer the same VAZ-2121. “Shniva”, as the people called it, is a car with a claim: a comfortable interior and a spectacular external plastic decor. Nevertheless, the main advantage of an all-wheel drive is its off-road qualities. And in order to enjoy them to the fullest, one should not forget about caring for the car and its regular maintenance. Nikita Kotrovsky, editor

Nikita Kotrovsky, photo: "Behind the wheel" GZR 2011/4

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Its new series was based on the VAZ-2123 platform and was purchased by the Chevrolet automobile concern. Trying to keep the style inherent in the original Niva, Chevrolet made its signature, corporate changes - design, functionality and comfort. The changes did not go unnoticed - the car won many awards, became the best-selling SUV in Russia in 2004-2008.

In addition to the standard equipment, it has updated and tuning versions of the FAM-1 and Trophy, a restyled version (which, in turn, also has five trim levels: L, LC, LE, GLS, GLC).

Assembly place for Chevrolet Niva cars

The Chevrolet Niva car is assembled exclusively in Russia, at the General Motors AvtoVAZ automobile plant in Togliatti.

At the AvtoVAZ plant, all parts of the car are produced, from which full-fledged welding, painting and assembly of the SUV are subsequently made. After assembly, the car goes through several stages of running-in and system testing. If a defect is found, the car is removed from the batch and it is disposed of, after which a new assembly stage is carried out.

Build quality

One of the design flaws of the car is its low safety. It is poorly designed for city driving at high speeds, it does not have most of the safety features, even such as the simplest airbag. However, in 2011, AvtoVAZ began producing GLS and GLC trim levels with built-in security systems, which takes the car to a slightly higher level.

However, the quality of the components from which the body is assembled leaves much to be desired - a lot of crooked cracks and gaps, an inattentive attitude to details - all this and much more makes one bitterly recall that the assembly is completely Russian.

The color of the body itself and the plastic also does not differ in any quality. The case is subject to corrosion and scratches.

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A bit of history

The manufacturing plant, from the assembly line of which the Niva Chevrolet left (the reviews of the owners were not yet particularly diverse), was founded in 1966 and was called the Volga Automobile Plant. What he produced could hardly be called modern products, but durability and ease of operation were not even questioned, so the cars assembled there were still in good demand. In support of this, we present this, albeit sad, fact - Niva is unusually popular among car thieves.

According to criminal statistics, 6% of cars of this brand were stolen. Although, perhaps, this does not speak at all about the popularity, but about the poor protection of such vehicles. Be that as it may, the process of producing cars has not been stopped, and the improvement in the performance of the car is constantly happening. The Niva Chevrolet is being produced (reviews of the owners about it are now commonplace) in Togliatti.

Safety

As for this item, the Niva Chevrolet gets the best reviews from the owners, and this car is one of the safest cars that are produced in the world. Did you believe? But in vain. As for all these "excesses", their car is deprived. Apparently, the car is designed for those people who like to take risks. This car is designed for those who like to drive off-road, and super-sophisticated safety features, apparently, are useless here. Not quite rosy "Chevrolet Niva" receives reviews from the owners in terms of sound insulation. Often, when talking in the cabin of this car, you have to turn to shouting. However, the situation is improving over time.

Now the situation with Chevrolet Niva has been improved. The complete set can be two options - simple and improved. Both options have power steering, imported vacuum boosters and brake master cylinder. The improved version is equipped with fog lights, electric drive, athermal windows and alloy wheels. And the producers promised not to stop there. Yes, and speaking of the Chevrolet Niva, the trunk cannot be ignored either. It's not small, but it won't hold too much luggage either. Let's put it this way: an average option that is suitable for a family with two children.

Refueling

Fuel is almost the most painful topic for motorists. After all, it is clear: the less its consumption, the better! As for the Chevrolet Niva, our today's hero, here this consumption is approximately 10.5 liters per 100 km. That is, you can safely drive about five hundred kilometers before you need the next refueling. This is very good for such a not quite expensive car. So if you are short on funds and do not want to throw a lot of money for a future car, and at the same time you will still need to drive it a lot and not at all on smooth asphalt, then the Chevrolet Niva is your option, way out and salvation. Of course, you will have to put up with some inconveniences, but they are not so terrible as to categorically refuse this vehicle. In addition, these inconveniences are slowly being eradicated, and at the moment they have become much less than in previous models.

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