Test drive Chevrolet Viva 2004 - 2008 sedan

The first -born from Togliatti

The editors began long tests of the first serial copy of the Chevrolet-Viva.
The parking neighbor even shook his head, apparently checking whether he would fail his eyesight: what is it? Chevrolet Viva. Judging by the eyes of the interlocutor, I completely confused him. Still, this editorial car is the first in Moscow. And the first commodity in general! Well, actually, this is an analogue of Opel-Astra. Do in Togliatti. Wow! So how is it?

FRIENDSHIP OF PEOPLES
For me, from the face of Viva is pleasant. Of course, it is impossible to call the design original and even fresh, but in a varied, rich in foreign cars of the Moscow stream, Viva does not look like a dinosaur. The normal appearance of a modern worldwide car, designed for not richest and most picky.
Most of the new compatriots of Viva cars are completely different. Especially considering that this is really the first car to sell. The dealers have no other ones yet. I met a meticulously, sniffing, getting tent. Nothing cracks, does not creak, does not rattle.
As in many current models, squeezing between the steering wheel, even raised to the limit, and the seat is not very easy. However, the clothes are winter, and the figure under it is dense. It is convenient to sit, the adjustment range is sufficient. A medium -sized driver will not push the chair to the end.
The pedal node is cramped. The right leg rests on the console of the instrument panel, and when transferring the leg in warm shoes from the gas pedal, you can touch the steering column casing to the brake.
The controls are understood and moderately easy. At first, the gas pedal appeared tight and long -term, but, having shook in Moscow traffic jams, I realized that this is even not bad. No need to strain, iron the pedal.
At the back, the scope, of course, is not like in a limousine. But if the giants can not be settled in front. It is better, however, not the three of them and again not in winter clothes. By the way, traveling without a jacket is more convenient not only because the salon is not too spacious, but also thanks to an effective stove.
The trunk is not small, but not great. In shape, the compartment is too far from rectangular, and the loops eat a lot of space. Therefore, a useful volume measured by standard cubes is much less than declared. But the rear seat is laid out (2: 3). True, the backs of the backs seemed too weak: during the accident, would a heavy suitcase fly into the salon?
From the first day, it gives pleasure to list those who are interested in Russian novelty, Viva equipment: ABS and an anti -boom system, electricrope and front windows, heating seats and air conditioning, cast discs and two airbags, foggy pillows. Solid, isn't it? But all this is in the GLS configuration, which was chosen for the editorial machine. The version of Litera L has only ABS and an anti -boom. However, it costs about three thousand dollars cheaper!
In cramped and open
Viva from the first kilometers fell into the unfriendly Moscow hustle and bore. And I felt at home. Fluttish racks covering the area of \u200b\u200bshelling at the turns, tribute to safety requirements and a typical feature of most modern cars.
But the main thing is a good combination of engine and transmission characteristics. I do not like to pull the lever once again, and Viva is favorable to laziness. In the fifth gear at 2000 rpm, the car is even, without jerking at at a speed of 60 km/h. And even, albeit a little reluctantly, accelerates. In traffic, you can crawl from scratch on the second, slightly adding or decreasing gas. Comfortable!
Dynamics at the landfill interfered with the first snow. So far, we will evaluate Viva subjectively. Acceleration and braking liked it. By the way, the anti-wings system works softly and delicately, allowing you to accelerate quite intensively on the snow-track coating. An unshakable device can, of course, prevent you from going through the sliding. But, you must admit, for a car of this class, sports is not the main thing. The steering wheel compared to some classmates is tight. But on the Chevrolet highway he behaves very calmly, without requiring nervous steering.
The main advantage of truly comfortable shoes you do not notice it. So is Viva: dim, but soft, comfortable (albeit a little cramped), a friendly machine.
Born Russian
Here is another neighbor, now not in the parking lot, but by the city stream, overtaking, it slowly reduces the speed, curious what kind of model with a noticeable chrome-red stern and an unfamiliar name, by the way, just the finish of the stern caused colleagues an ambiguous assessment. But is this the main thing? Viva came to Russia not to surprise with stylistic solutions.
A powerful, burdened motor, 91st gasoline (small power losses are possible), a good heater, shelters, a decent road clearance guarantee of 2 years or 100 thousand km of run, the first then after 15 thousand it seems that there is everything that needs unconferemit Russian consumers. There was a trifle: to evaluate the reliability, durability of the car. This is what we will do yes, in fact, we have already taken up. We will not do discounts on the fact that our Viva is the first serial.
Chevrolet Viva
The joint venture JI-EM AvtoVAZ began the production of Chevrolet Viva in September 2004. The car analogue of the second-generation Opel-Astra, which was produced in Germany in 19982004, in Poland and Brazil (under the Chevrolet brand) have been made since 1998.
Engine: gasoline 1.8 l (125 l. P.).
Gearbox: 5-speed mechanical.
Complete: L, GLS.
Price: $ 11 40014 700 (at the time of preparation of Article 333 333432 100 rubles).
SUMMARY
Chevrolet Viva GLS on a global scale, of course, is not a revelation, for Russia a noticeable event.
+ Convenient management for everyday drive: steering, fuel supply, brakes. A powerful traction engine.
- The cramped salon and pedal node, not a very large trunk.
 

 



 

Sergey Kanunnikov
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"