Test drive VAZ 2115 1997-NV sedan

The price of a good mood

The once cherished phrase a new foreign car forced the hearts to beat more often. Today, other domestic cars are not cheaper than foreign. Interested in budget sedans? They are studied by Mikhail Gzovsky.
 
Lada-115
(VAZ-21154)
Another round of evolution of the first of the front -wheel drive vases leading the genealogy since 1984. In the current appearance, the sedan has been released for six years, recently it was provided with a motor of volume enlarged by 100 cubes.
Engine: gasoline 1.6 l (81 hp).
Gearbox: 5-speed mechanical.
Configurations: standard, luxury.
Price: 217 900233 900 rub. ($ 8400 9300).
Sens
In 2002, ZAZ began assembly of sedanov and hatchbacks on
the basis of DEU Lanos with power units of the Melitopol plant. In the range there are even modifications that work
on liquefied gas. In 2006, sales of sedans began
in Russia.
Engine: gasoline 1.3 liters (70 hp).
Gearbox: 5-speed mechanical.
Complex: One option.
Price: 227 000 rub. ($ 8800).
Chevrolet Lanos
The model saw the light in 1997 under the brand of DEU, in 2000 they gave appearance. A small number of cars were assembled on Tagaz under the brand of Doninvest-Assol. Since 2004, they have been released in Zaporozhye, since 2005 they have been sold in Russia with the Chevrolet emblem.
Engine: for Russia, gasoline 1.5 liters (86 hp).
Gearbox: 5-speed mechanical.
Complete: S, SE, SX.
Price: $ 950011 100.
TIME AGO
That day I remember very well, although more than ten years have passed. I had to sit in a trolley with such a weighty currency pack for the first time. The feeling of tension disappeared only when I crossed the threshold of the car dealership. And then there was children's joy! The snow-white nine, which so much dreamed, has finally became mine!
The memories surged, it was worth opening the door of one hundred fifteenth and breathing in the same plastic smell of a new car. I got behind the wheel, and again: I remember a terrible cork on the road from the airport, in which I spent five hours and was ready to drop the car, if only from my back they took out this knife a pipe of the seat frame. On Lada-115 she is still in her place
True, the new instrument shield is more informative, the front panel does not creak, as in the old days, the steering wheel is adjusted in height, and under the hood a more powerful engine with distributed injection. Turn the key, and, starting with the whole body, the car comes to life. Vibrations a business card of the model. They are always and everywhere: on the steering wheel, pedals, lever, seats. But on the move they are almost not annoyed. Now everything is drowned out by a noisy engine and itchy in a different manner, depending on the speed of the transmission. How so? I remember exactly that my nine did not even have this with a run under a hundred thousand! For some reason, I want to protect the car: maybe change the oil in the box? This is the syndrome of the owner of domestic technology.
There is no doubt that you will have to attach your hands to the car. And this is not about the mandatory package of survival of anticor-signalization. At first, many will want to change the steering wheel. The full -time is not only terrible in appearance and to the touch, it also bends in his hands! If, in this way, designers solve the problem of traumatic safety, it remains only to shrug. I would like to deal with seats besides that very knife in the back, the joint of the pillow and back dangles.
Do not rush into the long road until you check the brakes. Our copy, despite the pre -sale preparation, is not ready for real life. Intensive braking was revealed: at first they grabbed the pads of the front left wheel, and as the pedal pressed, the left rear entered the work. Only after a dozen cycles did the machine stop more or less confidently, but along the brake path, still ended up in outsiders.
Next, you will have to install a stretch between the front racks in order to at least slightly increase the hardness of the body. When, in the next race along the mountain road, I took the passenger’s place, in a steep turn I felt the right door knocking in the opening. At first it even seemed that it was not closed to the end. No, the point is precisely in the plasticine body. Naturally, there is no need to wait for good handling. The car suffers from rolls, in turns strives to tear off the rear inner wheel from the asphalt. Where are you, the famous eighter handling?
In order to rehabilitate a hundred fifteenth, I praise a good motor, which is willingly lucky from low revolutions, as well as a decent smoothness of the move, this suspension cannot be frightened by our roads. In addition, the spot has the most roomy trunk. And one more huge plus spare parts and service will be found at any time in any city in Russia.
 
BLOOD BROTHERS
If you want to live, know how to spin. This truth is well illustrated by the Ukrainian ZAZ, which managed to rebuild in accordance with the requirements of the time. What is just not collected at this enterprise now!
Cars for every taste and wallet Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Cheri, Chevrolet, Sens. The appearance of the latter either the brand or the model is dictated by the desire to make a budget car, and in parallel to give work to the Melitopol Motor Plant. In fact, Lanos, but with the local power unit and the original design of the Zake. The motor and transmission are well acquainted with those who traveled in the Taurus of recent years of release. The sedan is sold in a single configuration, if you can call the absence of almost everything that makes the car in a short-lived comfortable. Neither the steering wheel amplifier, nor electric drives of glasses and mirrors, nor, God forbid the air conditioner. By the way, airbags, too, as you know, a considerable
Nevertheless, after Lada, Sens gives the impression of a much more modern car. A completely harmonious appearance, neat upholstery of the doors and a simple, but solid fabric of the seats. The landing is high, so that large drivers feel the proximity of the ceiling. The governing bodies are logical, with the exception of the gearbox. Tavry owners will manage without problems, but the rest will be forced to retrain. To turn on the fifth, you need to move the lever to the right and back. Accordingly, for the transition from the fourth gear, it is necessary to draw the letter P with a lever, which could not be made without blots by none of the experts on either the first or the second attempt.
I suddenly liked the motor. And although measurements of the dynamics say that with 60 km/h, the sensation is rapidly harassing, it spoils the sensation of riding. Of course, with full load and mountains, Sens will go with difficulty. But for its 1300 cubes, the engine is quite burdened, and the transfer numbers are selected successfully, it will not be necessary to use a fuzzy and confused box again.
And if you still go faster? There are no problems with feedback on the steering wheel. In the limit modes, the sedan goes outside under the throttle and divers in a turn for discharge of gas. Everything is clear and logical, only in an effort to facilitate the steering wheel, the designers had to increase the number of revolutions from the stop to the stop, so the steering wheel often has to intercept.
Now close your eyes and after a minute give out a short conclusion on the car, the colleague offers. The overall impressions of the sensation is unhurried, solid, with a comfortable suspension, convenient for urban driving.
 
What does the cross do
Honestly, transplanting into Lanos with a golden cross on the nose, I thought I would experience about the same emotions. Yes, there is a more solid steering wheel, the upholstery of the doors is thicker, and the driver’s and passenger seats are located slightly below high much more comfortable. Everything changed, it was worth starting the motor. After a Russian machine with its singing transmission and noisy tires and a sensor with a loud engine, Chevrolet Lanos is captivated by silence and the lack of vibrations.
The next pleasant sensation gives a transmission. Despite the rather long moves of the lever, against the background of the previous two boxes, it seems a reference. You turn on the programs with two fingers, we are not talking about looking for them. On the go, it seems that Lanos is easier than a sensation of kilograms for 200, with such joy it starts. Objectively losing in the dynamics of the Russian car, Chevrolet goes with pleasure, and not from under the stick. The machine is also optimistic. The steering wheel with a hydraulic wrap is not only convenient in the city, but also does not force him to be wrapped in steep turns, there are three turns.
In addition to glass windows with electric drive and a central lock, there is air conditioning in a test machine, and this is a completely different quality of life for which, of course, you have to pay! The most expensive Lanos separates from the sensation and the Togliatti car to the abyss of a quarter of the price. But the liquidity of a sophisticated car in the secondary market will be higher, and your mood in each trip is better. If we take into account that many are now changing the car in three years, every day of Lanos possession will cost 50 extra rubles. Or is your good mood is not worth it?
Mikhail Gzovsky: After the test, I began to pay attention to the abundance of Lanos with checkers on the roof. This car taxes are bought on a bang a sure sign that it is unpretentious and convenient in daily operation.
Lada-115 The new engine did not make it much more attractive. The outdated design, the low quality of the assembly and materials reduce the good intentions of the creators to nothing.
General assessment 6.9
+ Large road clearance and reliable protection of the motor compartment, good smoothness, spacious trunk.
- High noise level, tendency to build up, unstable brake operation, loud stove fan, tightness in the rear seat.
Sens, even with a weak engine and an unsuccessful transmission, is ready to make rigid competition to domestic models. Many can stop the undeveloped service and problems with some spare parts.
General assessment 7.4
+ High smoothness, good assembly, attractive price.
- fuzzy, difficult to switch the gears, lack of power on the highway, a large number of steering speeds to the stop, the lack of protection of the motor compartment.
Chevrolet Lanos in the most expensive configuration is easy to drive, a practical machine; An acceptable level of comfort for reasonable money.
General assessment 7.7
+ Air conditioning, electric drives and airbags among the options, understandable handling, convenient overclocking control, relatively low noise level.
- mediocre smoothness,
some difficulties with spare parts, the high price of the top version.
 

 
 
   
 

A source: The magazine "Driving"