Test Drive Chevrolet Lacetti Sedan since 2004 Sedan

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Everyone who has no car, dreams of purchased. But with the go to figure it out in prices, equipment, options and lists of additional equipment is far from all. Pavel Leonov took the buyers of Chevrolet Latzetti. Photo: George Sadkov.
Position in the market
In Europe, the car debuted in 2003 under the name of Deu-Latzetti, in 2004 presented a version with the body of a wagon. After buying Daewoo, General Motors renamed the car into Chevrolet-Latzetti. In the markets of other countries, it is possible to meet its twins under the names of Daewoo Nyubay (Europe), Chevrolet-Utra (Canada and Asian Region) or Suzuki-Forensza (USA). Since 2006, Latzetti is collected in Russia (Avtotor, Kaliningrad); Since mid-2007, we have only local assembly machines, which did not affect the price.
Latzetti is produced with three types of bodies; Despite the general platform, it is, in fact, three different cars. After all, the 5-door hatchback was developed by Itadizayne specialists, a sedan product atelier Pinin Farina, and the wagon was created by Korean engineers on the basis of the already existing three-capacity. Although the age of the model according to modern standards is considerable, restyling was not performed. In fact, why do something change if cars are sold to a bang?
The main competitor of the Ford Focus model, although in similar grades it is about 25,000 rubles. expensive. Nissan-almers Classic, Höndai-Elantra, inexpensive modifications of KIA-LED, Opel-Astra and Citroen-C4, are hampered in the company to them, but they are still far from the level of sales of leaders.
Configuration and prices
The most accessible Chevrolet costs 352 320 rubles. True, it can only be ordered during the special shares of General Motors. The real starting price is 373 720 rubles. For this money you get a hatchback with an engine 1.4 (94 hp), a 5-speed mechanic (another box for this engine is not provided) as standard, which includes: power steering, central locking with Du, immobilizer, electric drive and heated outdoor mirrors, front electric windows, ABS, disc brakes in a circle, frontal cushions for the driver and front passenger, seat belts pretensioners, fasteners for children's seats ISOFIX, CD receiver with four speakers, height adjustable steering column and driver's seat, folding In the proportion of 40/60 rear seat, etc. It is very thorough, especially against the background of competitors. Alas, there is no elementary air conditioner here, which does not fit into the image of a modern car, besides not the cheapest. Therefore, we advise you to immediately pay 2,900 rubles. For the pleasure of enjoying cool.
Hierarchy Equipment levels are entangled in the style of the best detectives. So, there are three levels of SE, SX and CDX configuration (in ascending order of wealth), which include six basic modifications: Plus, Star, Elite, WTCC Street Edition, Premium and Platinum. Everything would be nothing, but the list depends on the type of body. In addition, each modification is available in several versions denoted by a difficult-perceived combination of letters and numbers. In total, there are more than 40 combinations of the hell's head leaving!
To avoid confusion, we will dwell only on optimal, in our opinion, Star and Elite modifications. Detailed description of the rest is easy to get in the salons of dealers. Sales statistics argues that about 80% of the total number of authors have been on these modifications (Star grabbed about 20%, ELITE 60%). The first in which the principle of reasonable sufficiency is successfully embodied, in addition to standard equipment, only air conditioning and the console between the front seats (not an armrest!). In ELITE, over addition, the fog lights are included, rear power windows adjustable by departure steering column, box armrest between front seats, box under the right front seat, leather braid rim wheel and handle box, central metal console finishing, chrome internal door handles, Point case, acoustic system with six speakers and a radio control function on the steering wheel. And that is not all. The end list depends on the installed engine and the box, because in ELITE version you can choose a more powerful motor and automatic.
For other models, we note only global differences: Plus (only sedan and station wagon). The lack of air conditioner, WTCC (hatchback / sedan) sports plastic body kit, Premium (sedan only) climate control and the presence of side pillows, platinum trackschne control, rain sensor and 15-inch wheels.
No additional options for the fixed set of manufacturer for Latzetti have not provided. Sellers come to the revenue, kindly offering a retool car protection (3500 rubles), rear curtains (front install at the factory) for 3500 rubles, mudguards (3000 rubles), mats (1500 rubles), heated front seats (9500 rubles) .) and alarm (value depends on the model). According to statistics, buyers willingly post 20,00030,000 rubles for such a finishes. You can safely change this amount to the cost of the car. Previously, they often ordered a radio tape recorder, able to reproduce MP3 files, but since 2008 it was learned by regular CD players.
But all cars are already prepared for operation in our conditions. The so-called Russian package includes increased to 165 mm clearance, reinforced suspension elements, standard anti-growing processing and ability to digest 92th gasoline.
Engine and body
In addition to the already mentioned 94-strong engine, two more are provided: 1.6 liters (109 hp) and 1.8 liters (122 hp). Both can be aggregated both with mechanics and with a 4-speed automaton (with the exception of the wagon: here only MCP and no engine 1.4 l).
The price difference between the machines with 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters is not so great, and they eat the gasoline about the same. Explanation Simple: Wrouders of machines with a less powerful engine have to put pressure on gas stronger. Versions with 1.4 l engine usually choose those who want to meet 400,000 rubles, and subsequently save on taxes and insurance. Such an option is interesting and those who buy a car for themselves, and passengers and gravity takes infrequently, the capacity of the 1,4-liter engine is enough for their eyes.
Latzetti with a motor 1.8 l cheaper 498 600 rub. Buy will not succeed. No, the engine is not made out of the precious machine, it is simply installed only on the most expensive versions of Platinum. But for this money there is a car class higher. It is not surprising that, according to statistics, the share of 1.8-liter Chevrolet-Latzetti accounts for less than 1% of sales.
In our opinion, the best version of the engine is 1.6 l and a box-machine. Mechanics makes the complaints of some owners. The point is not in reliability with her everything seems to be fine, just the moves of the lever are too long, and the selectivity of the mechanism and the clarity of the transmission is left to desire the best (especially when switching from the second to the third). Therefore, we strongly recommend before purchasing a test drive. If you consider such features acceptable, then there are no other contraindications to buy a car with a manual box.
Banal Tip: When choosing a body type, focus on personal needs and sympathy. For example, we believe that for the city of preferably the hatchback it is easier to maneuver thanks to more modest sizes, and there are several less parking spaces. In addition, he looks, in our opinion, is more dynamic. All this, apparently, has become the reason that the level of dealerships of the hatchbacks almost equal to the sedans, despite the fact that the love of the last in our country is much stronger. If you want to deserve the appreciation of the mother-in-law, then the universal alternative is simply not. Not many competitors from golf class are able to transport in one walker (with the rear seats folded) to 1410 liters of all kinds of good.
SECURITY
All modifications, as already noted above, have a minimum of two airbags, disc brakes in a circle and equipped with ABS already in the database. In nature, there is Latzetti and with one pillow, but for some reason orders do not accept. Is it possible for the sad statistics of an accident in our country, a representative office of General Motors for Live? Well, Tolstosums, which allowed themselves to modify the Premium or Platinum, additionally protect the side pillows. The latest version of the plus is equipped with an anti-test system.
Crash tests in Europe were not conducted, but the American Insurance Institute of Road Safety (IIHS) for its methodology, more severe, broken the twin suzuki-pionee with the body of a sedan. For the front blow, the car was awarded an evaluation level of security (conditionally second place out of four). The driver's leg injury is very likely, and the mannequin hit the middle of the middle rack after the head of the pillow. Behind the side blow the result is worse: the unsatisfactory level of security (fourth place of four). A high probability of driver's pelvis is not excluded head injuries, despite the presence of a side cushion. Well, the rear passenger, most likely, will not avoid a serious cranial injury, hitting the rear rack, and also with a large share of the probability will receive bone fractures in the pelvis area.
Do not forget that the front passenger airbag is not turned off can not be transported by the child in the front seat in the children's chair backrest.
MAINTENANCE
The manufacturer gives a two-year warranty without limiting the mileage to the technique and six-year-old on the body from through corrosion.
Maintenance is prescribed to pass every 15,000 km, but not less than once a year. The first costs 6743 rubles, the second 8720, the third 10 726, well, and the most expensive (60,000 km shift of the timing belt together with POMPE) 23 736 rubles; This refers to cars with 1.4 and 1.6 liters. For the most powerful, they are approximately the same, but differ only in the cost of some parts.
There are no long queues: to some dealers it is necessary to sign up for two-three days, others are ready to serve on the day of circulation. The line is on the mere middle month. Cost of Normochas 1300 rubles. Many sellers offer special conditions for post-warranty vehicles: Normochas for 960 rubles, discount up to 30% on parts, etc.
The car's weak places are not so much. In the most common, it is: the so-called R300 error skipping the ignition over the cylinders (the defect was eliminated for free on the Review program of General Motors), the knuckle of the steering rack (as a rule, is eliminated under warranty), the peating of the gur. The owners complain also to plundering the glasses (both wind and side) and the short life of paint on the handles of the doors and leashes of wiper wiper. However, many children's sores have already been eliminated.
It is indicative that no consumer took advantage of the possibility of returning the car, it is provided for by the new version of the Consumer Rights Protection Act. In any case, dealers could not remember such a case.
Buying a car
Buy Latzetti is not a problem: there are no queues, there are cars. As they say, come and take, the benefit of dealers only in Moscow and the nearest Moscow region more than twenty. Non-option versions will have to wait for about two weeks. If it is necessary to send a special order to the plant to meet your wishes, you can safely buy a travel ticket for the next four six months.
Special customer promotions are not indulged, since demand is so great. However, all buyers give a set of winter studded rubber. Yes, no ababa, and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5. Some dealers offer their own gifts. For example, a set of motorist for buyers with registration near Moscow, discounts for service, etc.
Hijaciousness and secondary market
You can send Latzetti any technically accredited hooligan in the standard only immobilizer. But the model does not use a special popularity of the hijackers and does not even enter the top one in the top ratings. The owner will not have to spend the night in the car and on duty near the windows, although additional protection measures will not be superfluous. Insurance is also unchecked: the cost of the CASCO policy will be 68% of the cost of the car.
In the secondary market, cars are quite liquid. In the first year, they lose about 1720% of the cost, in the next 810%. Sell \u200b\u200bthe car will be as easy as to buy.
All this allows Chevrolet Latzetti to occupy the top lines in relations about car sales in Russia. According to the results of the nine months of 2008, this model confidently keeps second place (sold more than 60,000 cars), literally advancing the heels of Ford Focus. And it stands dear, because the consumer votes the ruble.
Latzetti in the most popular equipment can be purchased on the day of circulation.
The engine is 1.6 liters optimal in power, reliability and fuel consumption.
CEX SP
Calculated as a difference between two values. The first maximum permissible value of the cost of the operation of the car during the year, which, in our opinion, supported by the current practice should not exceed 40% of the initial cost of the machine. The second ratio of the cost of operation specifically selected vehicle modification for the first 30,000 km of run to its initial price (expressed in percent). The cost of the OSAGO and CASCO policies is taken into account (the price of the first is established by law, for the second we take the average value), transport tax (according to the tax service), the cost of planned that (according to the regulations and rates of official dealers), fuel costs (we consider the manufacturer recommended by the manufacturer and Specified consumption in a mixed cycle). Out of the first digit to the second, we get the SM index. What it is more, the relatively cheaper operation. For example, for the Chevrolet-Latzetti chosen by us, the cost of its operation for the first 30,000 km is 24% of its price. We deduct this indicator from the maximum 40% and we obtain an index equal to 16.
Our selection of Latzetti with an engine is 1.6 liters and the ACP in the ELITE configuration. SEM 16 index.
A sufficient level of security provides an already basic version.

 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"