Daewoo Matiz test drive since 2005 hatchback

"Matiz", a descendant of "Tiko"

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The Korean mini-car Dau Matiz appeared in 1998. It is equipped with a three -cylinder engine with a distributed fuel injection system, the operating volume of cylinders is 0.8 liters. The gearbox is a mechanical five -speed. There are several options for configuration, including with a power steering, air conditioning, radio. In 2000, Matiz will begin to be produced in Uzbekistan at the Uzdauavto factory.

Matiz from the category of machines that like at first glance. Actually, all small cars are usually sympathetic. And this one, looking at the world with large surprised eyes-phairs, is even more so. The designers managed to find a very bright image, turning a vehicle made of metal, plastic and rubber into the creation of almost animated. There is no doubt, before us is the future favorite of the family.
But only the attractive appearance of the dignity of matisa is not limited - there is harmony of the exterior and interior. But what about practicality? Matiz has surprisingly spacious mini salon. Passengers of the rear seats are especially happy. However, the driver's workplace leaves a pleasant impression. A small steering wheel lies well in the hands, a comfortable seat with a wide range of adjustments, all controls are available, the devices of the devices are read easily, overview, backward and excellent vice. Attempts to sit down so that someone in the car becomes crowded or inconvenient, unsettled: four tall people will be placed in Matiz without problems.
Nevertheless, there are no perfect cars. What can we say about city babies, where compromises are especially frequent. Matiz is higher and wider than its predecessor - Daewoo Tiko by almost 10 centimeters, but this is not enough. To create such a spacious salon, no matter how hard the components tried, it took something to sacrifice. The trunk became extreme. He is very small - even a small coffee with one camera occupies a good half of the volume, and it only climbs across!
Remembering about Deau Tiko, we note: Matiz is a direct descendant of it. Of course, cars vary greatly externally, but at the same time they have a lot in common. So, for example, a three -cylinder gasoline engine M -TEST with a volume of 796 cm is our old acquaintance. True, in the carburetor version on Tiko, he developed 41 liters. p., and now, having received a distributed fuel injection, is able to give out 50 liters. With. The characteristic of the torque has changed for the better - the motor has become more painful. At the same maximum speed as Tiko, the new DEU model is much more dynamic and alive.
There is a similarity in the design of car suspensions, but in motion they behave differently. Trinous trips to the Write Track Uzdaoavto showed: the running qualities of Matiz are a muffle higher than that of Tiko. Less rolls in corners, better smoothness and controllability. A special charm to the yurk is given to the carrier of the steering wheel. A cool thing for urban hustle and bustle, frequent parking and turning on a patch.
Unfortunately, Matiz inherited from the predecessor a small battery with a capacity of 35 A. For Russian winter, he is weak - this was confirmed by the experience of operating editorial Tiko and Damas. Even sadder is that in a close motor compartment, alas, it will not be possible to attach a larger battery.
But they were glad that much more practical 13-inch wheels were installed on Matiz (Tiko is equipped with 12-inch). The standard tires of Matiz are quite rare in our country of dimension - 155/65R13, but this is not a misfortune. If necessary, in large body niches, tires of tauric dimensions 155/70R13, including winter studied, will be placed without problems. In any case, the consumer will have more opportunities for replacing or selecting shoes for the season.
Another trump card of Matiza - it is about to be released in Uzbekistan. Uzdueavto engineers promised that the car would go off the conveyor without a catalytic neutralizer. And this means - Russian buyers will receive a foreign car indifferent to the content of tetraethylsvin in gasoline. Price policy is also important. The cost of the Uzbek matisa, which should appear in our market in 2000, as promise, will be more or less affordable. In any case, lower than other foreign cars of the same class.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General data: number of places - 4; Equipped mass - 770 kg; full weight - 1210 kg; maximum speed - 143 km/h; acceleration time from a place to 100 km/h - 17 s; fuel consumption in conditional suburban and city cycles - 5.2; 8.4 l/100 km; fuel supply - 35 liters; Fuel - AI -95 gasoline. Dimensions, mm: length - 3495; width - 1495; height - 1485; base - 2340; The track in front/back - 1312/1256; Road clearance - 140; trunk volume - 155/480 l; The turning radius is 9 m. The engine: gasoline, three -cylinder, in order, with two valves on the cylinder, distributed fuel injection, is located in front; working volume - 796 cm; cylinder diameter and piston stroke - 68.5x72.0 mm; compression degree - 9.3; Power - 37 kW/50 hp at 5900 rpm; The maximum torque is 67 N.M at 4600 rpm. Transmission: drive - on the front wheels; gearbox - mechanical five -speed; Transporting numbers: I - 3.82; II - 2.21; III - 1.42; IV - 1.03; V - 0.84; Z.Kh. - 3.58; The main program is 4.44. Suspension: in front - independent, such as McEferson, with a reptile stability stabilizer, behind - dependent on two longitudinal levers and traction of Panar. Brakes: with a vacuum amplifier, in front - disk, behind - drum. Steering: rheck with an amplifier. Tire size: 145/70R13, 155/65R13.

+Stylish exterior and interior, spacious interior, good controllability, traction engine, 13-inch wheels.
- a small trunk, tires of a rare dimension, a weak battery by Russian standards.

SUMMARY
Cute Dau Matiz is a good candidate for the place of the second or third car in the family. A wonderful car for the fairer sex. In addition to this, he may well become the only vehicle of a city resident, not burdened with a large family and country transportation.
 
Vadim Kryuchkov. Photo by the author

A source: The magazine "Driving"