Test Drive Chevrolet Epica since 2006 Sedan

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Chevrolet-epic has already visited our test a year and a half ago. Since then, the car has changed. In particular, the 6-speed automatic transmission was acquired, whose work was appreciated by Mikhail Gzzovsky. Photo by the author and chevrolet.
The fate of epics in Russia is not easy. The debut was inconspicuous, in the volume of Chevrolet sales she got only 2% here. Shevrolet strategists intend to radically change the situation.
At a press conference in Poland, journalists stated: a powerful advertising campaign, not far as the mountains, but for now appreciate the improvement in technical nature. To this end, we went to mileage on winding rural tracks. For the Russian motorist, they are unusual: we are much already. Despite the solid envelope, the epika here is in its plate: the steering wheel is albeit, but allows you to correctly correct the trajectory. Elastic suspension is not to detrimental comfort. Perhaps the only thing that does not like the epics of the sporty driving style, especially on uneven asphalt: Then the driver is forced to fight the demolition demolition, and there is no help from the stabilization system to wait for her.
After a couple of tens of kilometers, I apologize to the direct highway, penetrating Poland from the West to the East. Perhaps, if such a great route was led to Moscow, I would love to go home at the wheel of Epiki. The motor will be sulky, slightly penetrates the noise from rolling tires. Overtaking? It is easily: thrust enough for not too risky maneuvers. The power of a 6-cylinder motor located across the current times!) Is enough for sure, but again the measured movement. And what is the machine, for which, actually, test and zaejan?
I remember a box of epics and used to seemed good, although not very fast. On the new car, the speed and smoothness of switching in sensations remained unchanged. Maybe there is a manual difference? There is, but not quite expected. Usually we choose the manual option for the sake of accelerating switchings, isn't it? The epic is the opposite: overclocking on the first, push of the lever and the second pause, only then the soft switching on the second transmission. Such manual mode is useful, except for the engine braking. Electronics is configured to thoroughly slow switching with engine speed. What for?
For dinner, communicated with Korean engineers (it's no secret that the epic is designed precisely in Korea) and heard an explanation: fuel economy! The transfer ratio of the 0.75 sixth stage saves 15% of fuel compared to the former transmission. At the same time, the first step is shortened, so that an epic has become a little more in the urban speeds.
Savings are just what the potential buyers should appreciate. Epic seems to be a very good choice for a young family: spacious, roomy, comfortable. By the way, the model name is derived from English EPIC. Translated a novel with a continuation. Rentally, the model will still not erupt unsubstituted by motorists. The name obliges! _x0008_
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 with a new gearbox did not become faster, but added in economy.
Despite the larger number of gears, the box is extremely compact (341x537x386 mm). The 32-bit control unit of the electro-hydraulic module is installed directly in the box, in the working fluid it protects it from external influences. DEXRON-VI high viscosity increases the reliability of the transmission. The liquid does not need to be changed during the entire service life of the box.
Mikhail Gzovsky
 


 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"