Test Drive Daewoo Matiz since 2005 Hatchback

Liter on four

For such a small whole liter? You will burst, baby! On the other hand, many classmates have tried motors and more. What is Uzbek Korean worse?
Maybe additional cubes and horses will benefit him? There are enough questions to arrange a Matiz with a four-cylinder engine 1.0 liter full test. Is not it?
In new packaging
In Russia, such machines appeared at the beginning of spring simultaneously with the model at which the already well-known three-cylinder engine is 0.8 liters work in a pair with a machine gun (SP, 2005, No. 3). Alas, a liter unit under the hood of the chamber gets around with a mechanical box of automatic transmission lacks space. The main pair in the fateX remained the same, but the transfer numbers of all steps (including the rear) was adjusted for a new engine correct approach, an example for many.
The manufacturer dubbed a powerful Matiz best about it ambitiously declares the inscription Best on the side. By equipping liter machines are really good ... against the background of their own poor relatives. Four power windows, cloth upholstery on the doors, electric mirror. Yes, yes, only right, and the driver has to be adjusted manually. Savings did not affect a considerable price ... In addition, the salon Matysik is a little wider shoulders someone manage to manually adjust and the right mirror, even without removing the belt! By the way, all internal dimensions and ranges of seats adjustments at the liter Uzbek are the same as that of versions with an engine of 0.8 liters (SM, 2003, No. 2).
It is a pity that even the best did not receive airbags. Despite the decent results in crisch tests (SM, 2004, No. 11), additional protection would not prevent passengers of Matiz. In Europe, Eirbags even equip the cars in a poor configuration.
The main thing is definitely hidden under the hood of a four-cylinder engine with an electronic injection and ignition control system. Additional strokes to the portrait of two valves on the cylinder, the drive of the gas distribution mechanism with a toothed belt, crankshaft on five supports. In order to ecology, all engine motors 1 liters are equipped with a catalytic neutralizer. Energy for starting accumulates the battery of greater capacity 45 A.Ch. Torque, grown to 18 NM, demanded increased clutch diameter.
In operation liter motor non-imminent waste of its colleague with a working volume of 0.8 liters. On a hundred, he pulls out of the gas tank on average on the floor-liter gasoline, although at high speeds the economy of a low-power unit will disappear. The frequency and cost of service in all matizes also do not differ, except for oils when changing the new engine requires more.
Liter power
The difference compared to the three cylinders you feel as soon as the ignition key turned. The four-cylinder engine works quieter, you are not disturbed by vibration characteristic of the aggregate with three pots. The kid has adult sprues. Well, let's go show what it is capable of.
Cooking between the machines on the dealer parking lot, put the first assessments of positive. Where the three-cylinder demanded to play pedals, liter is sustainably lucky on minimal revs. It would still be to lengthen the course of the clutch pedal however, to stall and so quite difficult, the tracked engine forgives inaccuracies.
For all dynamic parameters, the newcomer is ahead of a weak relative (see measurements of SR for reference, we supplemented the table with the results of the previous measurements of the machine 0.8 l). According to the dynamics of Matiz with a liter motor close to the domestic Samara less than 16 seconds to hundreds and a maximum of about 150 km / h. We were not lucky with the weather, the polygon had plenty of rain. Acceleration up to 100 km / h suffered rampant, but the maximum speed of dry could be slightly higher.
To stay in a dense metropolitan stream, a three-cylinder engine often has to get out to high revolutions. Lithing Matiz in similar situations, the voice does not increase. According to hearing (tachometer, alas, no) transmission switch in the range of 23 thousand revolutions. A pleasant motor, but the point is also in well-selected gear ratios. In the country track, of course, you want more power. However, the mind suggests that for such a car, this limit next needs to be improved by the brakes that additional chain prevenches.
In a long trip, not every organism will be painlessly mapping a shaking suspension and an uncomfortable chair. Therefore, therefore, the elements of Matiz, even with a liter motor, remains a city with decent roads and short trips.
The new engine was packed by a little nervous character of the Matiz, however, he does not completely mind to be twisted to the limiter. There will be no visa: the sound not only changed the tonality, but also became quieter. In general, at speeds for a hundred in the cabin you can talk in a low voice or listen to soft music.
BAMS! This was given the voice of the engine protection, having met with the irregularity of the coating. Before the metal sheet, which covers the carter from the bottom, slightly more than 130 mm. To be worn, given the short front of the skes of the tram paths and low lying policemen can not be afraid. By the way, the engine protection is not installed, but the seller.
20% not free
Of course, additional cubes are not given in vain. The most affordable matiz with a liter motor at the time of preparation of the material cost $ 8,700. At all, it is not suited for the car with a reputation inexpensive. True, with it, the power steering, radio tape recorder, electric windows, central locking. Add air conditioning and alloy wheels will be more than 9.5 thousand dollars. The same amount stands the countryside Nexia in a similar configuration ...
Who will then buy such a matiz? The one who needs a small, comfortable, economical, inexpensive in service, but at the same time a comfortable and smart car. And for this he is ready to pay a round, but reasonable amount. And many Matiza just like. Is this not a reason?
Daewoo Matiz.
The car with a 0.8-liter engine debuted in 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show. In 2000, the exterior was refreshing, and after a couple of years, a version with a 1-liter engine appeared.
Engines: gasoline 0.81.0 l (51 64 hp).
Transmission: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automaton and variator. With the latter in Russia do not deliver.
Hardware: STD, DLX.
Price: $ 64009600.
Test car: 1.0 l, 64 hp, mechanical 5-speed gearbox, equipment DLX, $ 9300 (with additional equipment $ 10,200).
SUMMARY
Daewoo Matiz 1.0 New Motor gives an extra reason to love the Mathiz. True, this love will require the victims of financial.
+ Decent dynamic characteristics, rich equipment already in basic configuration, pretty appearance, good review.
- High price, uncomfortable suspension, uncomfortable seats, small glove box.
 
Maxim Sachkov
Photo: Konstantin Yakubov

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"