Test Drive Daewoo Matiz since 2005 Hatchback

Uzbek family

Daewoo forms a new class in our market and can be a leader in it. Thought all records of sales Nexia gained a younger brother - Matiz.
 
Undoubtedly, Nexia and Matiz belong to different classes and, if it went to different types ... Nevertheless, they have common features, and not only the origin. Daewoo Nexia for several years was a bestseller in the Russian market, and Matiz is one of the most likely candidates for the leaders of a more modest segment in the near future. Interestingly, at the same time they are pretty close at the price. As far as the buyer is traditionally popular in Russia, a class C class C can attract extravagant while even for Europe Mikrovan, we will try to figure it out.
Money, Money, Money ... As always, a decisive role in the fate of these cars is played by money. So, the success of Nexia at one time was associated with the fact that it was the cheapest foreign car. However, it's not entirely true: after all, the direct predecessor Matiz is still cheaper - miniature Tico. However, a couple of years ago, such compact cars could not count on popularity - Nexia is much better suited to the role of a universal family car. But now the appearance of Matiz can slightly change the alignment on the market. First, an increasing number of residents of big cities begin to understand the advantages of modest dimensions and are not complex about their sizes. Over time, this trend will only increase. Secondly, created by the famous ITALDESIGN Matiz looks much more stylish and modern than long-standing Tico. And for a small car, which is traditionally perceived as female, the original appearance is the dignity that many flaws takes place. Third, the price.
 
Now Uzdaewoo can afford to sell Matiz at a price of six thousand dollars, which is quite comparable to the cost of Nexia couple-triple years ago, when simple configurations were offered for $ 6,600. Now she is true, it is a little more expensive - from seven thousand. What is quite logical: why compete the cars of one brand?
Naturally, we compare the prices of machines produced by Uzdaewoo - they are most often more likely cheaper than the same models of Daewoo from other countries chained in Russia.
Beauty is a terrible force. The design of Nexia is already difficult to argue with classmates just because of age. If you do not count the Zhiguli type machines created on the basis of FIAT 37-year old, Nexia, the base for which the Opel Kadett, who debuted 28 years ago, is one of the oldest designs of our market. Although it is impossible not to recognize that the modernization conducted in the mid-90s with the replacement of the front and rear parts of the body was rather successful - noticeably visited the car. New headlights, hood and front wings are performed extremely successfully, the trunk is a little worse, but it can be forgiven for just an incredible volume. Five hundred thirty liters is more than a Volga or even the notorious 140th Merine! The situation is somewhat worse with the lounge - although the driver's workplace is quite convenient, the design of the instrument panel is too frank in part of the age of the machine. However, some Russian models are still older ...
Matiz looks more interesting and fresh outside and from the inside.

Of the disadvantages it is worth mentioning the old-fashioned panel of instruments, unavoidable rear seat and a low level of pleasure from management. But inexpensive!
 
 
Ergonomics of the driver's workplace at quite an acceptable level. It would be nice, of course, add a tachometer flap ... and put a more decent radio tape recorder.

 
The trunk outside looks not very successful (especially compared to the stylish forefront), but for 530 liters of volume it can be forgiven
 
The trim of the cabin and so good for this class, and if you consider the price - so just cool. Stylish modern lines and a fairly successful location of devices and controls are capable of making a car rather attractive. There is not enough tachometer, but for this class it can be considered normal. Despite the fact that Matiz is significantly shorter than Nexia, the cabin seems spacious. For this it is necessary to thank a more vertical landing that allows you to use dimensions more rational. However, the length of the car even slightly exceeds Mercedes-Benz a-klasse.
   
Pleasant appearance, spacious lounge and a spacious trunk make this model one of the best candidates for the role of a city family car
The rear seat is only from politeness to be called triple. Yes, and it will have to be folded if you need to carry out any significant luggage
Matiz has a stylish appearance, which in this category of compact cars is often crucial
 
Now, if it were possible to compare them in width ... one and a half meters, it is still not enough for the rear seat is really triple. No, three adults there, with great desire, they will place, but they definitely do not like the long-round trip.
Yes, and the volume of the trunk is clearly not designed for long journeys: a little more than 100 liters - this is barely enough for a small picnic. And then provided that it will occur not far from the store. But folding the rear row, we get the cargo compartment ... as the trunk Nexia.
Kings streets and roads. Of course, the element of Matiz is urban streets. However, the car keeps the road well and at relatively high speeds. Of course, this is not the Lancer EVO VI, but it was possible to wait for the worst high and narrow typewriter. Payback for such driver orientation is a rather tough suspension. Nexia suspension is better in irregularity, but the machine is prone to a longitudinal squabble - however, quite within the limits permissible. It has an acceptable level of controllability and stability, although within its class you can find serial models that provide more pleasure when driving ... just now they are at least twice as expensive. What the older sister naturally inferior to Matiz is in maneuverability. But here you can not do anything - just as with the size of the cabin.
 
Paradoxically, but Matiz is likely to be even better from the point of view of Pentility: the base is short, there are almost no base ... And the narrower tires will provide the best grip with a slippery coating.
Naturally, Matiz loses Nexia in dynamic characteristics, because in terms of the volume and power of the engine, it is almost twice the Nexia, and its mass is only one and a half times less. No matter how insulting, but somewhat inferior to Matiz and Tico - the predecessor was easier, and their engine on versions for our market is the same. So for modern style and comfort will have to pay a second or two during acceleration to hundreds. However, the Korean matiz uses the injection versions of this motor, which develop more than 50 hp. With them, the car can be agile. However, even with the Matiz carburetor engine, it turns out to be sufficiently dynamic in some situations - 40--50 km / h is gaining a little faster than most neighbors in the stop line at the traffic light. To do this, you will have to work a bit of the accelerator pedal and the gear lever - the small engine shows well its abilities if it should be turned off. At the same time, he, as was to expect from a three-cylinder engine, happily grumbling, which gives the severity of sensations - a real DRIVER'S car!
 
For different families. In general, we can say that both cars are suitable for use as family. Only families should be different. If you want to focus on the current stereotype that the car is used mainly for periodic departures to the cottage in full and with baggage - then Nexia, it can be said that it is for this and invented. But Matiz is much more suitable for a young couple (even with a child), living in a metropolis and chasing the car every day. True, it is necessary to be prepared for the fact that for any cargo, except for a pair of suitcases or several packages from the supermarket, will have to be ordered ...
 
Text Valery Chusov, photo Alexey Ilyin
 
Model / Modification Daewoo Matiz Daewoo Nexia
Firm Manufacturer / Country of JVSDEUAVTO / Uzbekistan JVSDEUAVTO / Uzbekistan
BODY
Type Hatchback Sedan
Number of doors / seats 5/5 4/5
ENGINE
Type gasoline with electronic injection gasoline with electronic injection
 
Position in front, transversely in front, transversely
Working volume (cube. Cm) 796 1498
Total / Cylinder Location 3 / Inline 4 / Inline
Power, kW (hp) with rpm. / Min. 38 (52) at 6000 55 (75) at 5400
Moment (nm at rpm. / Min.) 71 at 3500 124 at 3200
TRANSMISSION
Front front drive
Mechanical gearbox, 5-speed (on Matiz on request - variator) mechanical, 5-speed
SUSPENSION
Front independent type McPherson, transverse stability stabilizer independent type McPherson, transverse stability stabilizer
Rear semi-independent, longitudinal levers bound by beam, transverse stability stabilizer Semi-dependent, longitudinal levers bound by beam, transverse stability stabilizer
STEERING
The type of the Rake gear, on request - with a gear-rail hydrauloveel, on request - with a hydraulic agent
Min. Diameter of reversal (M) 9.0 10.6
Torkemose
Front / rear disc / drum disc ventilated / drum
ABS by request by order
Sizes / volume / weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 3495/1495/1485 4482/1662/1393
Wheel base (mm) 2340 2520
Ragge volume (L) 155 530
Mass Curb (kg) 775 1025
Tires 145/70 R13 (commissioned - 175/60 \u200b\u200bR13) 175/70 R13
Discs 4.5J 5J.
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km / h) 143 170
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec.) 17.0 14.6
Economy
Fuel consumption Highway / city (l / 100 km) 5.2 / 6.4 5.4 / 8.5
Price in Moscow $ 6000-- $ 550 $ 7000--8600
 

A source: "Autopilot"