One of the most successful in the world car brands Chevrolet has interesting story, in which there are rapid rises and serious failures. Initially, the American corporation was created by a wealthy motor sports fan in America - William Durant. Shortly after the creation of this corporation at the beginning of the twentieth century, this investor organized the world's most successful automobile concern General Motors.
Until today, GM has gained such a serious momentum that the production of this company is present on every continent and in fact in every large and developed country. Nevertheless, cars of the Chevrolet brand are produced in a very extraordinary mode. The country of manufacture of Chevrolet is a question that is difficult to answer unequivocally.
Two sides of the coin in offers under one brand
If we are talking about the expensive and successful Chevrolet brand, it has two completely different incarnations. The North American side of this company is the creator of unique SUVs with great potential and excellent sports cars, supercars with huge value and premium sedans. But the Chevrolet division is also present in South Korea, where, under this brand, mainly former Daewoo models in the budget segment are produced.
This gives General Motors Corporation certain advantages:
- the opportunity to offer the market the most different cars in various trim levels;
- access to European markets with budget and quite reliable cars from Korea;
- the conquest of the CIS market with cheap offers in the budget class;
- approbation of technologies for other GM cars and rather cheap assembly of cars at a Korean plant.
Until 2012, in the markets of the CIS countries, the Chevrolet brand was associated exclusively with cheap and not very high-quality cars, which were bought exclusively for lack of money for more impressive vehicles. In turn, in North America, cars under this brand are an expensive and elite offer that is worth buying.
This dissonance of the brand made the Chevrolet company one of the most mysterious in modern automotive world... This increases interest in the proposals of the corporation. Let's take a closer look at two different faces of an American corporation.
Low-cost segment from the South Korean Chevrolet plant
In Europe and Russia, when asked about the country of manufacture of Chevrolet, motorists confidently answer - Korea. Indeed, most of the proposals on the market are produced precisely at the Korean Daewoo plant. The cheapest deals, such as Matiz and Nexia, are sold under the Daewoo brand in Russia, Ukraine and some other countries. Since 2014, they have also been joined by a more expensive car - a redesigned Chevrolet Lacetia - Daewoo Gentra.
This step by the corporation suggests that the Chevrolet brand is beginning to increase its status in European markets. Today the following Chevrolet offers are present in Europe and Russia:
- Korean budget Spark, Aveo and Cobalt;
- the comfort class Cruze, the Orlando family minivan and the Captiva crossover also from Daewoo;
- Russian Chevrolet niva, which is produced by AvtoVAZ;
- the American Malibu sedan and Corvette sports car, as well as the company's best-selling Camaro;
- Trailblazer SUV and big jeep Tahoe, which are also native to America.
That is why you need to be as careful as possible when buying a car under an American brand in the salon. Auto production is carried out in Russia, Korea and America. But the cars that are assembled in the USA are very different in technical and visual terms from the Korean ones. They use a different metal, different technologies, completely different materials for interior trim.
If you want to experience all the greatness of American technology, buy a large Trailblazer or Tahoe.These are quite acceptable competitors to premium Japanese crossovers and SUVs. The Chevrolet brand in the CIS countries and Europe only in 2015 will finally begin to change its nature and be transferred to the premium American class.
Chevrolet brand in the US and other North American countries
For Americans, the local brand seems to be very expensive and premium, because the bulk of the proposals are made in America. Chevrolet offers its compatriots a huge range of technology, which is revealed from a completely different side than for Europeans.
Chevrolet offers four main types of cars for Americans:
- passenger cars with Korean brands already known to us, as well as American Malibu, Impala and the Volt hybrid hatchback;
- sports cars SS, Corvette and Camaro;
- SUVs and crossovers, to which are added the purely American models Trax, Equinox, Traverse and Suburban.
- the most unusual and interesting Colorado and Silverado pickups, as well as a huge selection of commercial vehicles.
These are the different offers of this brand on different continents. One part of the planet's population knows Chevrolet as an affordable budget brand, while the other perceives the purchase of a car under this brand as a real achievement. Interestingly, the company's plans include raising the brand level around the world to a completely different level and returning Darwoo cars to the CIS markets. But these plans are long-term.
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Summing up
Cars assembled in virtually every developed country in the world cannot but attract attention. Chevrolet has taken some extraordinary steps that have helped the company to conquer the markets. For example, in 2010 the Chevrolet brand became the best-selling brand in Russia and Britain, and in America these cars occupy one of the first lines of the hit parade of successful cars every year.
The peculiarities of the corporation's work suggest that in the near future it will be very difficult for competitors to bypass the company in any direction. I wonder how you personally feel about the entire Chevrolet brand and the philosophy of its global development?
The originally South Korean registration of the Aveo model is not accidental: after the official Seoul liquidated Daewoo, its production division passenger cars was bought by General Motors. The American corporation has decided to produce budget cars for developing countries at Daewoo's production facilities. Since the existing model range of the South Korean company did not suit the new owners, it was decided to develop new models, among which was the Aveo. Initially, the car bore the name Daewoo Kalos, moreover, in other markets it was branded under Holden, Pontiac, Suzuki and Chevrolet.
The first generation was shown in early 2002. And by the end of the same year, the car entered dealerships 120 countries of the world. By the way, Aveo was collected in eleven countries, including Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
The model that replaced Daewoo lanos, received a new T200 platform (wheelbase 2480 mm), exterior design from Italdesign, and three body modifications - a 3 and 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan.
The design of the cars sold in the Asian and American markets was different from that for the models that went on sale in Europe. The differences were in the design of the headlights. For the Asian and American markets, Aveo came with separate, located below the headlight unit, direction indicators, and for the European - integrated into a common unit.
The car was only equipped with gasoline engines... Engines of different sizes were offered for different markets. So, on the European market, a line was presented power units volume of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 liters. The 1.6-liter gasoline unit was installed on cars sold to North America, Asia, Australia and Ukraine. These engines were aggregated with a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission.
In 2005, a facelift of the model was carried out, and the manufacturers only updated the sedan.
The dimensions of the car and the wheelbase have slightly increased (by 9 mm). Traditionally, changes have affected the front and rear of the car (the shape of the radiator grille, headlights, rear optics, front and rear bumpers has changed). Also have sedan Aveo other door handles appeared. Stylistic changes also affected the interior: a new dashboard was installed here, and the noise insulation of the cabin was improved. Also, the 1.2 and 1.6 liter engines were upgraded, which became more economical.
The updated hatchback, presented in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, already had the outlines of the next generation Aveo.
The front part of the car was radically redesigned: the radiator grille was divided into upper and lower halves, and the Chevrolet branded "cross" was installed on the jumper separating them. The headlights of the head light have changed, which have become broken-rectangular. Has become a different form front bumper, which has now been clearly divided into three parts - a wide central one, and two narrow rectangular side ones, in which round fog lights are "inlaid".
There was also an update of the rear brake lights, in the center of which semicircular lights were mounted reverse, and above them - semicircular direction indicators. The shape has been changed to match the new optics rear bumper, in which a stylized false grille appeared.
The General Motors Corporation management decided to meet the new decade of the 21st century with a radically updated Aveo.
The presentation of a conceptual sample of a new generation of this car took place in 2010 at the Paris Motor Show. The second generation will not be assembled in a number of countries where the previous generation was assembled before. In the same Ukraine, the assembly of the first generation of the model, which received the name ZAZ Vida... The novelty will be produced in South Korea, USA, Venezuela and China.
The updated Aveo is built on a fundamentally new platform concern Gamma II, the base of which is 45 mm longer than that of the previous T200. The model has changed in size. The body length of the sedan has grown by 81 mm (from 4318 to 4399 mm), and that of the hatchback - by 160 mm (from 3880 to 4040 mm). The car "sounded" in width by 25 mm (from 1710 to 1735 mm). And the car added 12 mm in height (from 1505 to 1517 mm).
The exterior design has also changed - it has become more aggressive, primarily due to the sullen-looking new embossed bonnet of headlights with separate optics and a frowning radiator grille. It is divided, like the 2007 hatchback, into two halves - an upper and a lower one. The bumper has become a different shape, as well as the niches for the fog lights located in it. The wheel arches have become more convex, athletic. The design of the trunk lid, rear optics and bumper has been completely changed. The exterior of the hatchback at the front is no different from the sedan.
At the back, in comparison with the 2007 hatchback, there have been noticeable changes: the tailgate and rear optics have become a different form.
Cardinal changes have taken place in the interior of the model. First of all, the space in the cabin has increased (due to the increased dimensions) and luggage compartment(100 liters for the sedan, and 70 for the hatchback). The materials of interior trim and seat upholstery have been significantly improved. The cockpit design has changed significantly.
Replace analog dashboard came the electronic-analogue (analog tachometer + digital odometer), a new steering wheel appeared.
The center console with plastic edging on the sides "under chrome" has been solidly transformed. A niche for small things appeared on top, and a new audio system was located in the center. The control levers for the climate system have also changed, a double-leaf glove box has appeared, in the upper compartment of which there is a connector for an iPod.
In addition, a niche appeared under the front passenger seat, where it is convenient to fold documents. Already in the basic version, the model is equipped with airbags for the driver and front passenger, an immobilizer, central locking with remote control, air conditioning, audio system with steering wheel controls.
The new Aveo is equipped with modern economical engines, including a 1.3-liter diesel engine manufactured by Fiat (supplied to all markets, except for the markets of the CIS countries). Moreover, the diesel is available in two modifications - developing 74 and 94 Horse power respectively. A more powerful engine is aggregated with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and a less powerful one - with a 5-range "automatic".
Among the gasoline engines there are 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines. Models with 1.4 liter turbocharged and 1.8 liter naturally aspirated engines are available for the US market only.
On the market of the CIS countries, the model is available with a 1.6 liter engine, which is aggregated either with a 5-speed "mechanics" or with a 6-speed "automatic".
Where is Chevrolet Aveo assembled?
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Every major automotive concern strives to conquer every segment of the automotive market. The American company Chevrolet is no exception. This manufacturer became popular thanks to the segment of budget cars, where the leader was taken by the model - Chevrolet Aveo. Although this car has the “budget” brand, they made it sound. A well-known Italian company worked on the design of the "American". The car was first shown to the world in 2002. Since then, Russian consumers have been interested in the question: where is the Chevrolet Aveo assembled for the Russian market? This car model has been sold in Russia since the second generation. In 2008, the manufacturer introduced updated version cars. And he said that the car will be equipped with one of two petrol power plants: 1.4 liters (101 hp) or 1.2 liters (84 horses). Third generation this car began to be assembled in the Russian Federation at an enterprise in Kaliningrad. Here the car is still produced in three variations:
On Aveo Russian assembly install a 1.6 liter engine. Two years ago, we set up full-scale production at the Gorky plant. Here they collect the same budget car with a unique appearance and excellent technical features... In Russia, about thirty thousand cars are produced annually at the Gorky enterprise.
Where is the "American" still produced?
In addition to Russia and the United States, the Chevrolet Aveo model is made in Ukraine at one Zaporozhye enterprise. On the Ukrainian market, the car is sold under the name - ZAZ Vida. Cars are sold only on the domestic state market. A year ago, the updated Aveo began to be produced in China. The model is assembled exclusively for Chinese consumers. The car received a new front panel, different bumpers, and updated lighting equipment. Previously, the Land of the Rising Sun made a car for export.
Quality and reliability depend on where the Chevrolet Aveo is produced. vehicle... In the meantime, it turns out that each country makes a car for itself. Maybe the Americans will decide to massively make a restyled Chevrolet Aveo in 2015. An interesting fact is that this model issued under a different name in each country. In Canada, the car is sold as Sail, in New Zealand and Australia it is called Holden Barina, and in the USA it is Daewoo Kalos T200.
Build quality
Russian car owners have no complaints about the equipment of the interior and chassis of the car. But, here's the body itself, the owners are completely unhappy. Some consumers are unhappy with the Chevrolet Aveo paintwork and thin metal that will not survive corrosion and is unlikely to protect the car from serious damage and dents.
The American-assembled model passed the Euro NCAP test for safety and reliability with excellent marks, receiving, at the same time, the highest score - five. Therefore, before buying this car, ask where the Chevrolet Aveo is produced and where it was brought from.
So, today we would like to talk about who today belongs to the honor and the right to produce one of the most successful American car brands - Chevrolet. To say that the country of manufacture of Chevrolet is England, or the USA, or Russia would be in any case incorrect, since due to localization for each specific market, car manufacturers, for commercial reasons, often even offer their own model ranges, not to mention the almost ubiquitous availability of DKD - SKD assembly.
Manufacturing or assembly?
A full-fledged answer to the question that we want to analyze today will require a fundamental definition of what is meant by the concept of "production"?
AvtoVaz with its OAT group of companies from satellite factories was the only enterprise in the world that produced auto components and carried out their further assembly on their own conveyor. As a result, there was no need to conduct a dialogue with component suppliers about the economic component, about the advisability of at least periodic production audits, and as a natural result, hundreds of marriage details, which were then installed on cars that had already set the teeth on edge for the whole country with their unreliability and unpredictability.
The world's major brands work in a completely different way. The components from which the cars are assembled are produced by third-party companies that are also global brands - take the same Faurecia - whose plastic products (interior and exterior elements) are used for, and for Renault, and for Nissan, and for many more brands around the world. Gestamp - steel stamping body parts, Johnson Controls - relays and switches. The plant of each of these companies is present on all continents and in almost all developed countries.
Perhaps we will now reveal a terrible secret, but the so-called automaker does not so much carry out production as simply assembles a car on an assembly line from components that have been produced by more than one third-party manufacturer.
So it's more about assembly, to be precise in terms.
Chevrolet and Chevrolet
And now, since we have clarified the point of production and assembly, let's understand a little what the Chevrolet brand is.
To begin with, the Chevrolet brand and trademark belong to the well-known American automobile concern General Motors, in the future, for brevity, we will simply call it GM.
Historically, the Chevrolet company was born in the northern part of the United States, where to this day they continue to release those models that have given the brand world fame, honor and glory - massive SUVs that can compete with all-terrain vehicles in cross-country ability, graceful and powerful sports models. the hallmark of which are atmospheric engines impressive size and power, and of course supercars. This is in the North of America. And unfortunately, it cannot be said that North American models are widely represented on automotive market Russia.
And here is another division of the company, whose product, on the contrary, is offered by every 4th automobile salon in our country, located in South Korea.
And although the name is exactly the same - Chevrolet, but the manufactured products are almost 100% related to the Korean concern Daewoo, which has sunk into oblivion. Many still have to remember the 2 most popular models of the 2000s - the Espero and the Nexia. Well, today South Korean Chevrolets are entirely economy or economy + class cars.
Therefore, the answer to the question "where is the Chevrolet Cruze assembled?" or “where the Chevrolet Aveo is assembled” is unambiguous - in Korea, at the production facilities of the old Daewoo plant!
Although it is more than possible to understand the management of GM. From a sales management point of view, they made a very smart move by acquiring the nearly bankrupt Daewoo company. But now in lineup of the manufacturer, there are cars of all classes and categories, from low-budget subcompacts to supercars and business sedans, which in some cases have a truly cosmic value.
This is very important in terms of strategic brand positioning.
Oddly enough, the consumer is more likely to turn to a company that cares about everyone, both those who can buy a premium car and those who are just going to buy their first-ever "economy" from a foreign manufacturer, saying goodbye to classics of the Russian car industry.
South Korean Americans
Residents of Russia and Europeans, when asked which country is the manufacturer of Chevrolet cars, give an unequivocal answer that Korea.
This is quite natural, since the lion's share of cars currently sold in the markets of Russia and Europe are really assembled on the conveyors of South Korea and are, in fact, nothing more than a continuation of the line of budget cars that existed under the auspices of the Korean Daewoo brand.
The most popular and well-known models for our consumers were and continue to bear the names Matiz and Nexia.
Although about 3 years ago, an economy-plus class model was added to the budget economy class cars - the Chevrolet Lacetti, which received a new life after a small facelift under the name Daewoo Gentra.
That is, the Chevrolet manufacturer strives to go beyond the already familiar economy class in the Russian and European markets, gradually accustoming the consumer that more expensive, and, therefore, comfortable and powerful cars appear on sale.
What is generally available today Russian market from cars from the Chevrolet brand?
Budget subcompacts Spark, Cobalt, Lanos and Aveo (assembled in Korea)
- Comfort-class sedan - Chevrolet Cruze, crossover Captiva and Orlando family minivan (also of the South Korean brand Daewoo)
- Niva Chevrolet- this is already the product of a joint venture based on AvtoVAZ OJSC
- And finally, the true progenitors and pearls of the brand are the famous Camaro, famous not only among consumers, but also on movie screens, the legendary Corvette model - a sharp and impressive sports car, and the classic American Malibu sedan.
- With regards to heavyweights, these are TrailBlazer and Tahoe - American jeeps with huge engines and external dimensions. By the way, "Tahoe" is the official secret service vehicle under the President of the United States, which in itself sounds like an impressive recommendation.
So you do not need to ask the managers of car dealerships questions “where are Chevrolet Lanos, Captiva or Orlando assembled”. Now you definitely know that they are collected in South Korea.
Also note that the cars that are assembled in the United States are strikingly different from the cars of Korean or Russian origin. Everything is completely different, of a different quality, of a different level, and of course at a different price.
In no case do not give up the test drive and remember that the hallmark of Chevrolet, the very original American, has always been and still is heavy jeeps - TrailBlazer and Tahoe - try it yourself and we assure you - you will like it!
Conclusion
Today we will not focus too much on the Chevrolet models presented in the United States - anyway, it is practically impossible to buy them in Russia or Europe.
Moreover, you will certainly have difficulties with their repair, if you nevertheless decide to purchase such a car according to the "gray scheme", which we strongly do not recommend you to do.
The fact is that all industrial base for a specific market is built on the basis of a specific information system, which carries everything without exception VIN number and cars produced for a particular market.
And the VIN number of a car for a car manufacturer is a passport, an identity card of a car produced and sold. According to VIN, it is determined from which components the car was assembled, which warranty repairs carried out, what is to be replaced and what is not, and what and in what quantity should be kept in the warehouse in case of planned or emergency repairs.
There are no American models in this list, because they should not be produced on this continent, and therefore it will be problematic to repair them in the event of a breakdown.In the literal sense, you will have to wait for spare parts from overseas, and this is time, nerves and inconveniences right away.
There is a feeling that in the coming years, Chevrolet will carry out a restructuring of the product range for Russia and Europe, so it is possible that electric cars and classic American sedans and minivans from the eminent manufacturer will become available to us. In the meantime, we propose to enjoy what we have, looking hopefully into the future of the American manufacturer in Russia.
Lifan solano Is a very well-established Chinese car with the same price tag as the Aveo. After operation in various climatic conditions, creaks of plastic panels appear. We expected the best from paintwork, which, after a short exploitation, begins to peel.
Where Chevrolet Aveo is assembled. American chevrolet like any other large build site. From the second ...
The company offered a hardy engine in the car, which actually does not deteriorate and does not wear out, however, the machine can fail at very high mileage.
But, at the moment, each company produces Aveo models only for the local market and neighboring countries. Experts recommend opting for cars of the year of manufacture, which today will be optimal in terms of price and quality. Used Chevrolet Aveo - what pitfalls to consider?
On the Aveo of the Russian assembly, one is installed. Two years ago, full-scale production was established at the Gorky plant. Here they collect the same budget car with a unique appearance and excellent technical features. In Russia, about thirty thousand cars are produced annually at the Gorky enterprise. On the Ukrainian market, the car is sold under the name - ZAZ Vida. Cars are sold only on the domestic state market.
A year ago, the updated Aveo began to be produced in China. During running-in, a decrease in the level of coolant was noted, with no signs of leakage outside or inside the cavities of the engine.
During the warranty period, the failure of the ABS sensors or the wiring to it was noted. During the first year of operation, there were extraneous noises in the ventilation and heating system of the passenger compartment. With active use of the cigarette lighter socket, the fuse often blows out.
It is worth noting that not the most efficient work. automatic box gears, therefore, it is manual gearbox... But even there leaks of oil seals and filler plugs were noted. So you can think about purchasing.
Aveo Korean and Russian assembly
But we will pay attention to the purchase of a used Chevrolet Aveo car made from Korean parts and with good quality assembly. Year of release and price - we select the best way Aveo Buy too old car years of release - not the best idea.
The company offered a durable engine in the car, which actually does not deteriorate and does not wear out, however, the machine can fail at very high mileage. Experts recommend opting for cars of the year of manufacture, which today will be optimal in terms of price and quality. The advantages of a used Chevrolet Aveo at this age are as follows: If you want to buy a newer car, you will have to pay a hefty price. The model of the year can be purchased for thousands of rubles.
This amount is relevant if everything is in perfect order with the car, there are no problems and breakdowns. Benefits of the first generation Aveo on secondary market The endurance of the car, its decent build quality have become the main factors of a profitable purchase.
Nevertheless, it is worth paying attention to other criteria that make the car truly legendary. At one time, this generation of cars became one of the best in its segment.
The sales were amazing and the customer reviews created additional reasons to buy. Today, there are several main positive criteria for buying such a car: It will be very difficult for Russian roads to find a more attractive and interesting car for such little money.
Therefore, today we are considering just Aveo.
Anti-Test Drive: Chevrolet Aveo Sedan 1.6 115 hp - [© Zhorik Revazov 2014]
The new Ravon Nexia has changed somewhat in terms of build quality and some other features. Of course, the productivity of the Gorky plant cannot be called impressive, since only 30 cars roll off the assembly line per year, but this is quite enough.
Where are the other factories that produce the Chevrolet Aveo?
As mentioned above, the car is assembled at the US facilities, which are considered the main ones, and at two Russian plants. But do not forget about the Zaporozhye plant, which makes Aveo for Ukrainian car enthusiasts.
The model in the local market is called ZAZ Vida. The model here is slightly different from its counterparts. First of all, the changes affected the dashboard and LED optics. At first, it was planned that the Chinese models would be exported to other countries, but later, due to the peculiarities of the local model, this idea was abandoned.
Traditionally, the quality and reliability of a car depends on the place of its production.
