The history of Lanos began in 1997 under the Daewoo brand after the official debut at the March Geneva Motor Show, but in 2002, after the acquisition of part of the shares of the then South Korean brand by General Motors, the model tried on the Chevrolet cross, having experienced a slight update. In 2003, full-scale production of the car started at the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant and continued there until 2009 - it was then that the agreement between GM and UkrAvto expired, but even after that the four-door "did not retire", but simply changed its name.
Outside, the Chevrolet Lanos looks restrained - you won’t find designer chips in appearance, but you definitely can’t call it completely ugly either. The “American” sedan is pleasing to the eye, and a significant role in this belongs to the smooth and soft lines of the exterior, nice head optics and neat taillights.
Lanos belongs to the European B-class cars: its length is 4237 mm, of which the distance between the axles is 2520 mm, the width is 1678 mm, the height is 1432 mm. The ground clearance of the equipped four-door is set at around 160 mm, and its “traveling” weight is 1070 kg.
The interior of the Chevrolet Lanos is frankly boring and deliberately budget-friendly - a simple steering wheel with a four-spoke layout, a "poor" instrument cluster, devoid of a tachometer in all versions without exception, and an old-fashioned center console with asymmetric deflectors, archaic "twists" of the stove and a place for a radio tape recorder, covered with a plastic cap. Throughout the interior of the sedan is trimmed with "oak" plastics, but the build quality is at a good level.
The five-seater Lanos salon does not indulge in comfort: the amorphous front seats have practically no support on the sides and the adjustment ranges are limited, and rear seats no better - there is little free space on all fronts, and the sofa does not even have headrests.
The luggage compartment of Chevrolet Lanos has a convenient shape, but its volume in the standard state is only 395 liters, although this is taking into account a full-size spare wheel in a niche under the raised floor. The back of the second row of seats is folded in a pair of unequal parts, but a flat floor is not obtained, and a small opening is formed into the cabin.
Specifications.
Under the hood of the "American" sedan you can find one and only Gas engine- atmospheric in-line "four" with a volume of 1.5 liters (1498 cubic centimeters) with an 8-valve timing and a distributed injection system, producing 86 Horse power at 5800 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm.
In conjunction with the motor, a non-alternative 5-speed "mechanics" is installed, which supplies all the traction to the wheels of the front axle.
"Nimble" Lanos does not shine - it takes 12.5 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h, and maximum speed does not exceed 172 km/h. In mixed driving conditions, for every "hundred" car requires 6.7 liters of fuel.
"Lanos" is based on a front-wheel drive platform with a transversely placed engine and an all-metal carrier-type body. The front suspension of the three-volume model is independent, lever-spring with McPherson struts, and the rear suspension is semi-independent with a U-shaped cross-section beam.
The car is equipped with rack and pinion steering (on some versions with hydraulic power steering), ventilated brake discs at the front and drum devices at the rear.
The car is distinguished by: good looks, affordable cost, reliable design, high maintainability, cheap maintenance, good handling and acceptable ride.
Among its shortcomings are: cramped cabin, too “soft” body metal, low corrosion resistance, poor equipment and poor sound insulation.
Prices. On the secondary market Russia at the beginning of 2016 Chevrolet Lanos is offered at a price of 120,000 to 220,000 rubles.
Chevrolet Lanos(read the reviews of the owners below) - this is one of the most affordable foreign cars on the market of the Russian Federation. Available in three trim levels: SX, S, SE. Engine power for cars with a body type "sedan" is 86 liters. With. (volume 1.5) or 70 l. With. (volume 1.3).
A bit of history
The car was developed by the company and was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1997 under the name DEU Lanos (T-100 - factory index). Later, in 2000, a minor restyling was made, as a result of which the shape and trunk lid were changed (T-150). After the acquisition of a controlling stake in Daewoo by GM, part of the T-150 cars began to be sold in a number of countries under the well-known Chevrolet Lanos brand. Reviews of the first buyers of the old car under the new name were in most cases positive. The car was produced in Poland (from 1997 to 2008) and in South Korea (from 1997 to 2004), as well as in some other countries.
In Ukraine, from 2001 to 2010, a car was assembled under brand Daewoo Lanos T-100 with engines from Daewoo with a volume of one and a half liters (five-door hatchback and sedan) from Polish parts. In addition, car brands and the L-1300 for the domestic market were also produced here, and starting in 2004, the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant began production of the Chevrolet Lanos, the technical characteristics of which fully corresponded to the T-150 variation with a sedan-type body structure.
However, in 2009, the contract between and GM DAT expired. Since then, both in the Russian and Ukrainian markets, these cars have been sold under the ZAZ Chance brand in the three trim levels listed above.
About car
The talented Italian artist Giorgetto Giugiaro worked on the design of the Chevrolet Lanos. The car still looks harmonious in the stream and does not stand out among other modern foreign cars.
The interior is quite roomy, and it can be guaranteed that neither the driver nor the passengers will get tired after a long trip. The front panel is made of inexpensive but high-quality plastic. The dashboard has all the necessary indicators and gauges that are easily visible and conveniently located. By the way, the tachometer is not installed on all Chevrolet Lanos cars. Owner reviews indicate that the luggage compartment of the car is quite roomy - 322 liters, and with the disassembled rear seats in the proportion of 60/40 - 958 liters. So loading a couple of bicycles or several sacks of potatoes into a car is a completely solvable matter.
Chevrolet Lanos. Specifications and safety
Reinforced body structure (reinforced rear and front pillars, passenger frame), inertial belts, driver - the manufacturer took care of both active and passive safety driver and passengers. The latest cars on Chevrolet crash tests received a score of 10.5, but before it was only 6 points!
The basic package includes an engine with a volume of one and a half liters (86 hp), radio and audio preparation, an acoustic system with two pairs of speakers, steel wheels, bumpers in body color, spare wheel, front cup holders, heated rear window, rear mudguards, driver's airbag,
Chevrolet Lanos. Owner reviews
We can say that the Chevrolet Lanos is a car that combines value for money as well as possible. Simplicity, reliability of operation, availability of maintenance - all this is Chevrolet Lanos. Owner reviews indicate that in most cases, Lanos made in South Korea and Poland combine the best quality, assembly and anti-corrosion treatment of metal. If you have a choice between Ukrainian and Polish Lanos, then choose the latter. However, keep in mind that when buying a used car, it is important to know in what conditions it was used.
In 1983, a Korean-American joint venture called Daewoo Motor was formed. Its founders were the Daewoo Corporation and the General Motors concern. The first model of the brand was LeMans, locally known as the Daewoo Racer, it was produced on the basis of the first Opel generations Kadett E. In Russia, LeMans first appeared in 1993, immediately becoming one of the most popular in the domestic market cars among new foreign cars. After another upgrade in March 1995, the model was renamed Nexia (Cielo for Korea). In the same year, Daewoo introduced the Nexia to the German market. And two years later, in 1997, he made his debut in South Korea Daewoo car Lanos, coming to replace Daewoo Nexia.
Opel Kadett E was produced from the end of 1984 to 1991
In 1995, based on the Opel Kadett E, a new model- Daewoo Nexia, which is still one of the best selling cars foreign production in Russia
The car was created by Daewoo specialists, together with specialists from Western European design centers
When creating Lanos, 150 cars of this class were analyzed with similar characteristics and engine displacements.
Foreigners worked on the exterior of the car - a well-known studio from the Apennine Peninsula ItalDesign. The car got quite a memorable appearance. The original body of almost ideal aerodynamic shape with a large slope of the windshield and balanced proportions, a spacious and functional interior with a carefully thought-out dashboard, good build quality and carefully crafted styling solutions.
Daewoo Lanos - Daewoo's first own design
The Lanos car was developed and put into production in 30 months and cost the company $420 million. Initially, Lanos was not supplied to Russia. However, in 2001, it was possible to arrange its assembly at the Doninvest plant. A car was produced under the name "Doninvest Assol". A small batch of cars was even sold. But then something went wrong, and our production was stopped, and already discontinued in Korea, Lanos began to be assembled at the Polish FSO plant and the Ukrainian ZAZ, where the Zaporozhets used to be made.
In 2003, Ukravto signed an agreement with GM-Daewoo on the creation of full-scale production at ZAZ chevrolet cars Lanos with a capacity of up to 90,000 vehicles per year, which includes not only welding, painting and assembly, but also stamping of body parts. The prototype of this Chevrolet was Daewoo Lanos.
Lanos with a Chevrolet cross on the hood is an improved version of an old Korean friend
At present, full-fledged production of Lanos under the T-100 and T-150 indices is carried out at the Ukrainian ZAZ, only some parts come from Korea. The car is produced with three body types: sedan, 3-door and 5-door hatchback, but only sedan is delivered to Russia.
The popularity of Chevrolet Lanos was the reason for the emergence of a new car. Having made minimal changes to the configuration and design, slightly modifying the exterior, ZAZ began production ZAZ Sens. Being the closest "relative", Sens has components and assemblies unified with Lanos. So, for example, in the power supply system, fuel pump, fuel and air filters predecessor. The engine is installed by its own production - MeMZ with a volume of 1.3 liters and a power of 70 hp. With. Outside, Sens resembles what Lanos looked like in the original version, and later - Doninvest Assol. At Sens rear lights have a different shape, and a kind of edge-visor hangs over the trunk.
ZAZ Sens has become a follower of Lanos familiar to a wide range of motorists
Among the main advantages of the Chevrolet Lanos is a solid passive safety system: reinforced front and rear racks bodies connected along the roof by four strong ties, safety beams made of steel pipes in the front and rear doors and under the windshield. As well as box-section beams framing the engine and capable of absorbing most of the energy in a frontal impact. The car in the basic version is equipped with a full-size spare wheel, 14-inch steel wheels, body-colored bumpers, rear window heating, remote control trunk lock, acoustic system with 4 speakers. Starting with the SE package, a driver's airbag is installed. For a separate cost, you can get a power steering, air conditioning, central locking, power windows and fog lights.
The minimalism of the Chevrolet Lanos will suit, first of all, those for whom the car will become the first foreign car in their life. Volume luggage compartment is 322 liters. The rear seats of the car fold in a ratio of 60:40, thereby increasing the usable volume for luggage up to 958 liters. Front suspension - McPherson type, with anti-roll bar, rear - semi-independent. The Lanos suspension is a happy set of compromises. It provides good handling at high speed, well absorbs medium bumps in the road surface, but unpleasantly knocks on small ones. On a rough road, when driving at high speed, the car may begin to yaw, unpleasant rolls appear. An important feature of the suspension in domestic conditions is its durability.
Under the hood of Lanos is a 1.5-liter engine with 86 hp. s., a new design catalytic converter was used in the exhaust system. This allows the car to comply with Euro-3 in terms of toxicity. The maximum torque of 130 Nm is reached at 3,400 rpm, which allows the car to be quite torquey and the driver to feel confident on the road.
The Lanos motor - with a distributed electronic injection system - is similar to the Opel engines used on the Kadett E and Ascona C. The downside of such a pedigree is increased consumption fuel. In the urban cycle, it is barely possible to meet 9.5-10.0 l / 100 km. Engine resource up to overhaul reaches 400-500 thousand km.
Chevrolet Lanos is an economy class car. It was first introduced in 2008. Naturally, you should not expect any outstanding performance from an economy class car. And Chevrolet Lanos also has its pros and cons. However, shortcomings are often revealed, which should not be. Moreover, defects appear in all major systems and parts of the car. They appear in both new and used cars. And regardless of what equipment the car, in what body it was purchased.
Advantages and benefits of Chevrolet Lanos:
- Affordable price;
- Small dimensions. Convenient to park;
- Elegant appearance;
- Easy to manage;
- Accelerates quickly;
- The salon is designed for 5 people;
- Luggage compartment volume 322 liters;
- The stove and air conditioner work well;
- Average level of security. The front body of the car is solid. There are two airbags and seat belts;
- Strong metal from which the body is made;
- Develops speed up to 190 km per hour;
- The steering wheel and gearbox are soft. Respond quickly to commands;
- The power plant is not picky about the quality of gasoline;
- Fuel type - AI-92 gasoline;
- Inexpensive to maintain and repair. Spare parts are not difficult to find, their cost is low;
- A great option for a student or a driver with no driving experience.
- Transmission;
- Body;
- Brake system;
- Chassis;
- Engine;
- Cooling system;
- Gear box;
- Brake system;
- Salon.
Vehicle equipped five speed mechanical box transmission. Its main drawback is not so much in reliability and service life, but in user qualities. The device does not turn on clearly and is noisy. Changing the oil will help fix the situation. This procedure must be performed every 30 thousand km. Thus, the hum will become quieter or disappear at all, but for a while.
After 55 thousand km, the wings loosen for no apparent reason. Adjusting the node will help restore the previous state. The clutch can last no more than 60 thousand km. Longer periods of up to 100 thousand km are also known, subject to careful treatment.
The disadvantage of the body is paintwork. It is of poor quality, so chips and scratches quickly appear on it. Corrosion resistance is low, parts begin to rust after three years. Arches, sills, door edges, trunk and hood lids are especially vulnerable. You can deal with the problem. It is enough to treat the body with a special anti-corrosion agent every 5 years.
The weak point is the trunk lock. Over time, it fails, it needs to be replaced with a new one. Moisture may form in the passenger compartment and luggage compartment.
A common problem with the Chevrolet Lanos is the low efficiency of the brakes, especially the rear ones. Especially it manifests itself if you do not change brake fluid every 30 thousand kilometers.
Chassis
Elements of the Chevrolet Lanos walker are distinguished by their short operation. Car owners emit weak shock absorbers. Already after 50 thousand kilometers, a comfortable suspension ceases to be such. There are many complaints about wheel bearings, which begin to crunch after 20-25 thousand km. Ball bearings require replacement every 50-60 thousand km. Their sudden breakdown is a frequent malfunction of Lanos. Another “sore” of the machine is steering rack. Often there is a leak, a knock, a hum, and the tips of the steering rack fail.
There are many problems with the engine. And if the 1.6-liter engine more or less pleases the owners with stable operation, then the 1.5-liter engine requires constant attention. The timing belt often breaks after 70-80 thousand km. This causes the valves to close. Therefore, experts give advice to constantly check the condition of the belt and replace it, as well as install new rollers. The situation is similar with the alternator drive belt, which requires replacement after 50-60 thousand km.
Often the cylinder head gasket fails, a leak begins. Absolute pressure and position sensors throttle valve in the injection system often also stop working.
Cooling system
The cooling system is also often subject to complaints. The radiator is notable for its unreliability. Leaking antifreeze - common problem. Also many owners vehicle replace the thermostat and the sensor responsible for the operation of the cooling fan.
Gear box
Certainly, weaknesses found at the checkpoint. The factory clutch disc is distinguished by its short service life. Often it is only enough for 50 thousand km. And if the car is constantly stuck in traffic jams, then a breakdown can occur earlier. After 80-100 thousand km, the box starts to buzz a lot. You can fix the problem by changing the oil. And another common problem is the operation of the checkpoint backstage, which can be misaligned for no reason.
It would seem, what problems can arise in the cabin? However, Chevrolet Lanos excelled in everything. Many owners noted such a factory assembly defect as a poor-quality rear-view mirror mount. For many, it simply fell off a month and a half after purchase. There are complaints and tightness. In some cars, the rear window is poorly glued, which is why water gets inside the cabin. There are also problems such as a broken blower switch, the clock falling out of the center console, and the creaking of the rear seats. Such minor defects, as a rule, the owners solve on their own with the help of improvised means. However, in the complex, all breakdowns leave not the most best impression about the car.
The main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Lanos
- High fuel consumption
- Low noise isolation
- Small interior and trunk
- Low quality paintwork
- Low corrosion resistance
- small ground clearance
- Bad dynamics.
Conclusion.
Thus, when buying a Chevrolet Lanos car and trying to save money, the owners are constantly spending money on repairs. The machine requires the closest attention and care, regular replacement of spare parts. To reduce the risk of breakdown at the most inopportune moment, it is recommended to carry out regular maintenance and diagnostics. At the same time, it is not known which system, part of the car will need to be “treated” again. And this is due to the fact that Chevrolet Lanos has a lot of vulnerabilities.
P.S: Car owners, if you notice frequent malfunctions this or that detail of Lanos, then report it in the comments below.
Was last modified: November 13th, 2018 by Administrator
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4 posts per article “ Weak spots, advantages and typical disadvantages of Chevrolet Lanos with mileage”
- Yuri
I want to say a little in defense of Lanos. I don’t even have a Lanos, but Chance 1.5, 2009 onwards. The first thing that changed is the shock absorbers in a circle for 75,000 km, 2 out of 4 flowed. After 3000 km, I changed the wheel bearings, the right one began to buzz. Timing changed at 112000KM. And, I also changed the radiator at 82000 km. These are all major replacements. The worst thing is the body. The front fenders rotted to holes in 6 years. Soundproofing is good for its class. The engine and gearbox are at a good level, I change the oil in the engine every 10,000 km, I haven’t changed it in the gearbox yet (it doesn’t make noise and switches well), but, I forgot, I changed the clutch at 109,000 km. Changing oil with filters costs an average of 2200-2500t.r. In general, if not the body of the machine, the rest is very personal. Ey, that's how it is. Thank you.
- novel
How? It’s easier, according to your description, to scrap the car right away on the day of purchase, just throw it into the shredder and digest it ... I drive a 2005 Chevrolet, mileage is 82 t.km. None of the above sores, except for sound insulation, have been noticed so far. Even experienced car owners envy the paintwork, the suspension is super, for the entire time of use it has never snorted the engine protection, although in the country there is a terrible gap in the form of holes. Is the mirror falling off? Nonsense! Rear glass? Korean with a sealant, apparently Korean, never leaked. Sensors also do not compress brains. What else? Posting Ukraine "Dneprodzerzhinsk". It causes dissatisfaction and doubts, all the harnesses are wrapped with electrical tape from the factory, as it is not neat, in general, khokhlyaks are messed up with wiring, but everything is OK. For parts, the box is perfect, the clutch is super, the brakes? Changed due to the development of discs and drums in the circle Brembo Italy (discs, pads, drums) Brake fluid Brembo DOT 5.1, engine oil Motul 2100 15W50, Motul W80 gearbox, Japan Totachi Long Life collant carboxylate antifreeze, timing belts and Bosch alternators. There is no power steering, and it’s so comfortable, the rail does not show signs of illness — everything is zergud. Ball, cv joints, springs, shock absorber cartridges, thrust bearings, wheel bearings, radiator, silent blocks - all native Polish-Korean. Gaskets yes, I looked at the condition under the valve cover and changed the gasket so that there was nothing (the cover was accidentally placed in the dust crumbs with a gasket in the garage). There are no problems either with a poorly closing glove box or with a trunk, it also doesn’t torment the gas tank hatches in winter (I pry with a plastic crowbar to dismantle the interior elements of the cabin - it’s harmless to the paintwork). The light in the block headlights, the rear linted LED bulbs - the light of each section is super, especially pleasant in the turn signals, there are diodes in the repeaters on the sides, in the front there are ordinary Hella +50 Hella dimensions and linded LEDs in the repeaters. NGK candles and indeed, all consumables of well-known brands, oils and other liquids, lamps, filters, belts, pads, and Exide premium 61 A/H batteries. the car was inherited and stood for a long time for the battery, the old battery was planted at “0” 7 times and after driving I dumped it on the scales for 780 rubles. Fairytale car. If I am going to change something serious, then, based on quality and durability, it’s only for comfort that has been unattended for a long time. Remained as it is now. And not because of the fact that everything fell apart to ... or don't like it. I completely forgot the brushes, threw out the factory kids during the downtime of the machine, managed to harm them and stuck Hella 19″. I think if there is something in the second typewriter viburnum station wagon, then it is not comparable with Lanos. The clutch, frankly, is designed for the Hulk rather than in the Lanos, the accelerator is electronic and empty more pressing than the throttle cable of the Lanos, the shock absorbers at speed in viburnum are ready to shake off all your bones and turn your guts out when you just float along the road in Lanos))). Only the insulation is lame in Lanos, which I mentioned above. But, I think I’ll solve the only problem with soundproofing manually))) And site errors 1e lanos drive to a maximum of 167 km / h, lanos sport was produced for a short time in Korea with automatic transmission, yes yes - a 3-door automatic 1.5 engine, travels 161 km / h and 2e lanos was created in 1998 from the Daewoo Lanos model, created for Daewoo replacements Nexia was then Chevrolet T100, Chevrolet Lanos Saloon, Chevrolet Kalos, Chevrolet kalos saloon, Chevrolet lanos sport Korea automatic, ZAZ Chance "sens". Sports like sens was a hatchback. In general, a well-groomed machine, which I met as mine is only 3 out of 300 I saw, is worth the money, I like the machine for its simplicity and comfort, although it’s just from the SX configuration - the driver’s airbag and a presentable steering wheel make me tired))) With brushes on the hood does not scratch and even the original Daewoo Korea muffler bank — not rotted.
- Do not judge strictly
4 years (100t.km) and normal flight)) pah pah pah … The most interesting thing is that in the first year I hit 50t.km. With regards to paintwork, yes, not very good, no doubt! BUT! The car is 10 years old, but it is native, and if it weren’t for my personal jambs (and my wife, respectively :)), it would be much better. Salt, xuyol and other reagents finish off everything else. Suspension hood! Yes, not a Merc, but it is justified by a rare replacement and a deshman price tag! In short, I’ll go straight to the shitty one: headlights, stove, consumption for 1.5l 10l in the city is somehow not for cafes. For me, this is everything. And also it's all treated inexpensively, so fuck this car with a market price of 20t.r. (it was for this price that I bought two cars, and one in full stuffing) and a maximum of 150t.r. not taking into account the bargaining, but there the mosquito won’t undermine the nose, it’s better than our auto industry (yes, wankers-youngsters who love pots ask me) I have everything. Thank you for your attention.
Sales market: Russia.
Chevrolet Lanos is a class C front-wheel drive car that replaced the Daewoo Nexia. The model was first presented at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show and was originally produced under the Daewoo brand. An attempt to establish production in Russia was made in 1998, when the Taganrog Automobile Plant began production of this model under the name Doninvest Assol, but in 2000 production was curtailed due to problems with the supply of components. In parallel, SKD assembly of the car was carried out in Poland (since 1997) and in Ukraine (1998 - Zaporozhye Automobile Building Plant). In 2003, ZAZ achieved a more serious localization (including stamping, welding, painting and body assembly) of Lanos models, including even modifications with a Ukrainian-made engine and gearbox. Only Ukrainian-made cars were supplied to the CIS market, equipped with Korean 8-valve engines of 1.5 liters (86 hp) and 16-valve engines of 1.6 liters (106 hp). Since 2009, the model has undergone some technical transformation and has been offered under the ZAZ Chance brand (ZAZ Chance).
There are three configurations that Chevrolet Lanos was introduced to the CIS market: S, SE and SX. Basic equipment offers a minimum level of equipment, including a full-size spare wheel, audio preparation (speakers, antenna, wiring), metallic body paint, body-color bumpers, tires on steel rims 185/60 R14, folding rear seats in a 60/40 ratio. The SE package is additionally equipped with power steering, front power windows and a driver's airbag. Options SX, in addition to the above, includes air conditioning and front fog lights, ABS, tachometer, central locking.
Power Chevrolet unit Lanos 1.5 liter is based on Daewoo engine Nexia with the same working volume of 1.5 liters, but contains some design differences in the ignition and power systems. To reduce the toxicity of exhaust gases, the power unit is equipped with a recirculation system. To implement Euro-2 standards, the model is equipped with an exhaust gas catalytic converter. The 1.6-liter engine is 16-valve, with obviously better performance characteristics (power, efficiency). In general, the engine range of numerous Chevrolet Lanos clones existing around the world is much more diverse and, in addition to the already named Korean engines, there are other variations, for example, with power units Melitopol plant (MEMZ) on the ZAZ L-1300 / Sens models, represented by 1.3 liter carburetor engines and 1.3 liter and 1.4 liter injection engines.
The front suspension of Lanos is MacPherson type, independent, spring, with anti-roll bar. Rear suspension semi-independent, spring. The brake mechanisms of the front wheels are disc, rear - drum. Steering gear- rack-and-pinion type, on some vehicles - with hydraulic booster. The car turned out to be quite maneuverable, with a small turning radius. Height ground clearance is 165 mm for cars destined for the CIS countries. Undoubted merit - roomy trunk(395 l), however, the seat backs, although they fold out, do not form a flat surface with the floor. But the passengers in the back will be cramped, especially for large people - the lack of knee room affects.
Safety equipment does not shine with wealth. V basic configuration Lanos does not even have an airbag, it is offered only in the SE version. The car is equipped with inertial diagonal seat belts for the driver, front passenger and extreme passengers in the rear row, a lap belt is provided for the middle passenger. In crash tests (Euro NCAP, 1998; ARCAP, 2006), the car showed itself far from brilliant. Low results in the credits (incomplete three and two stars, respectively) are associated with insufficient saturation with technologies to prevent the consequences of an accident. On the other hand, and this is not bad, given the price category.
For a long time Lanos was considered the most popular car brand Chevrolet. At one time, it was considered as its main competitors Lada Kalina and Renault Logan. However, to strongly push these models to Russian market he never could, even thanks to the low price and the absence of serious problems with spare parts. Not too strong positions turned out to be in the secondary market - used Lanos quickly lose value. On the other hand, it is one of the most available cars and being in good technical condition, can be a good purchase for a poor buyer, of course, taking into account a real estimate of the mileage planned for the future.
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