CHEVROLET NIVA test drive since 2002 SUV

Chevrolet Niva. Cosmetic operation

SP GM-Avtovaz has begun to release the updated Chevrolet Niva SUV. For the first time this car came off the assembly line in 2002 and has since occupied a leading position in sales ratings. Let's see what the innovations are
The updated Chevrolet Niva SUV introduced 60 engineering changes, which mainly affected the appearance. In particular, the front bumper combined with the radiator grille and two additional air intakes was others. The rear bumper has also changed, in which two ventilation grilles appeared. New details of the exterior are now made of shock -resistant plastic. In addition, the list of external updates includes anterior and back optics. But fog lights are available only in some trim levels.
Now on the tunnel between the seats there are cup holders and places for small objects. This will surely please future owners, but not everyone will support the transfer of the heating buttons to the front console. On the ceiling, two lighting plaf lamps for front and rear passengers were installed. There is also a box for glasses.
The new three -spoke steering wheel from TRW provides for the installation of a pillow of safety. But the introduction of passive security funds by GM-Avtovaz is planned only by the end of 2010. The development stage is a project for updating the power unit, transmission and chassis. Of course, SUVs are aging less than ordinary cars, but restyling is required from time to time and for them. As for the price of the issue, modernization increased the cost of NIVA by 30,000 rubles.

Author: Eduard Shivorshinov
Photo: Vladimir Makkaveev
   
 
 
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2009]