ZAZ Chance entered the Russian market in 2009, where it immediately found both fans and haters. The car has many disadvantages, for example, a low-key appearance, but in addition to this, there are also pluses - low fuel consumption. Of course, not all shortcomings are covered, but most owners leave positive reviews after using this machine, and that means something. Details on the video.
In 1997, the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant began to produce a front-wheel drive car Chance, which is in the budget price segment. Consumers can purchase both a sedan and a hatchback version of this car. It is worth saying that Zaz Chance, this is the name of the representative of the Ukrainian automobile industry in Russia, in Ukraine it is called ZAZ Lanos. There are a lot of distinctive features of this model, there are enough pluses and minuses, details that cause controversy, but one thing remains unchanged - the huge popularity of the car at home and in Russia. But more about everything.
Car history
ZAZ became famous for the release of the Cossacks, who always caused a sarcastic grin from everyone who met with these. Of course, the car had a number of advantages, but there were much more disadvantages. But then, the unexpected happened and the Cossack suddenly became a foreign car. And a few years later he returned to the Russian markets, but in a completely different guise and with improved technical characteristics.
ZAZ Chance has interesting story, take at least the fact that during his release he changed several names. Initially, in 1997, manufacturers presented it to consumers under the name Lanos, and the car was produced in Korea under brand Daewoo. At the same moment, the car received the C class, in which it has been successfully kept up to now. Lanos had as many as three body options - three-door, hatchback, sedan. After 2002, ZAZ is rebranding, due to internal reasons, and now Chevrolet is taking over the release, which has been successfully releasing it for seven years, after which the Russian markets get acquainted with the brainchild of the Ukrainian auto industry, but already under the name ZAZ Chance.
A lot of time has passed since then, but the appearance and characteristics of the car have not changed much. The only improvement is the rounding of the body, which has become more like a drop with "eyes". Many motorists agree that if you look at this car in profile, you can see a very distinct face, but, of course, this is not true.
The appearance of the car has become more modern, and in general, it has gained a more attractive appearance. The quality of materials has stepped forward, and the increased ground clearance helps to easily overcome various obstacles, such as small pits and uneven roads.
What is in the cabin?
Looking inside the car, some disappointment comes, since even visually there is a lack of free space, and if an overall driver sits behind the wheel, he will be very crowded, just like other tall passengers who decide to travel in this car. If you do not pay attention to this drawback, then ZAZ Chance will still not be a godsend for a car enthusiast, since the steering wheel is not adjustable in any way, and the panel is made of rough plastic. It should be noted that due to the monolithic design of the front panel, various kinds of squeaks are excluded even on machines with high mileage.
Attention! The side mirrors are only manually adjustable. The driver's seat is only adjustable in length.
But do not forget about the positive aspects that passengers encounter when enjoying a trip in this car. For example, air ducts are made for people in the rear seats, which is a nice bonus to comfortable seats. Also, it should be noted the trunk, which, although not the largest in its class, is sufficient for most city residents - 322 liters. And if you fold the rear seats, then this size will increase by more than one and a half times. Another plus is that in the luggage compartment lies spare wheel, going in a factory complete set.
Exterior
The design was developed by specialists from Italy and thanks to this, it still looks presentable. Although many motorists find it outdated, models that look much worse regularly appear on the market. Some questions are caused by a drop-shaped form, as well as a small area windshield, but there's nothing to be done, what was released, then went on sale.
The car clearly shows typical signs for a budget price segment. Again, returning to the form, we can say that there is simply no expressiveness. Perhaps the reason for this lies in the fact that Korean manufacturers have made demands on designers in order not to shock consumers with various experiments. The result is a discreet appearance, but not without advantages. The percentage of theft of this car is extremely low, which cannot but please car owners who do not want to part with their car.
But the big plus of Chance is that every part of the body is covered with a special coating that protects against corrosion, and some parts are also galvanized.
For the entire existence of ZAZ Chance, its reconstruction appearance has never been carried out. The reason for this lies in the fact that in 2008 ZAZ was engaged in the modernization of equipment for the production of cars and due to financial problems it was impossible to change the design of the car. In the near future, it is planned to make a significant change in the exterior, improve the gearbox and replace the engine with a more powerful one.
Specifications
This car has three basic configurations, as mentioned above, a hatchback, a three-door and a sedan. The first two configurations have a 70 hp engine, and the sedan was more fortunate and was awarded 86 hp. In the first case, the car can develop a speed of 162 km / h, and accelerates to the cherished hundred in an unacceptable 17 seconds. The sedan, on the other hand, can accelerate to 172 km / h and takes a “hundred” in just 12.5 seconds, which is a normal result for this price class.
Advice. By purchasing a ZAZ Chance top-end configuration, you will lose most of the shortcomings inherent in this model.
The biggest plus is low fuel consumption, only 5.2 liters. 100 km, city driving. For many car enthusiasts, this is the most important selection criterion, and it is precisely neither that will be satisfied. But people who are accustomed to paying attention to convenience when driving will be disappointed. After all, the handling of the car is just terrible. At high speed, significant vibrations are felt, and when entering a turn, rolls are clearly distinguished. Uneven road surfaces will make everyone in the cabin suffer "thanks" to the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of this car can be written down:
- Comfortable seats for both driver and passengers.
- Decent quality of materials used, especially for a budget car.
- Large trunk volume.
But, of course, it is impossible to do without minuses:
- poor management;
- discreet design;
- the lack of all modern amenities, ranging from the regulation of seats in all planes and ending with the presence of an air conditioner;
- terrible driver's review;
- uncomfortable steering wheel;
- cramped interior.
Summing up, we can say that for its price, the car has a significant number of disadvantages, which are partially covered by the advantages. When buying a ZAZ Chance, you need to understand that low price(199,000 rubles) is obtained due to many unpleasant moments that the future driver will feel.
Video review of the car ZAZ Chance
This is my first review, and I would like to impartially talk about the experience of owning a ZAZ Chance 1.5 2011 model year. It was my first car. When buying, I was guided by the following criteria:
Budget up to 200 000 rubles,
The presence of an air conditioner and power steering is mandatory,
Low mileage up to 60,000 km,
The car is not older than five years.
June 2015. After examining all sorts of options, both domestic and foreign, my eyes settled on Chance 1.5 2011 with a low mileage of 34,000 km and mechanical box gears. One owner. The docks are fine. service book did not have. Good condition interior, unworn steering wheel, standard unworn summer tires, a thorough inspection of the car by a familiar mechanic confirmed the fact that the mileage was most likely not twisted and the car was little used. It was decided to purchase this car. There were jambs on the body, it was required to replace the deformed corrugation on the muffler, and after bargaining the price was 180,000 rubles. In our city, many taxi drivers still drive Chevrolet Lanos, and at that time it seemed to me that this budget car would not cause me serious problems during its operation for at least a couple of years.
Unfortunately, at that time I was still not aware that the Chevrolet Lanos of 2005-2010 and the ZAZ Chance, which they began to produce after, are completely two different car in terms of manufacturing quality and operational reliability. But first things first.
First of all, I fixed the found shoals and carried out a small MOT. The muffler corrugation was overcooked in a car service (2000 rubles + 2000 rubles work), I changed the oil to Shell Helix HX8 5/30 (1600 rubles + 400 rubles for work) and all the filters.
The first small problem got out after two months. At one point, I discovered that the size bulbs had burned out, as well as the license plate lighting lamp. In the nearest car service, these troubles were quickly eliminated. But in the process of work, the mechanic noticed a malfunction on the front shock absorbers. After the examination, they were identified and shown to me to leak. The replacement cost relatively inexpensively at 4,000 rubles, of which 2,000 rubles. gave for work.
A month later, something strange began to happen to the engine. The car began to start 2-3 times and stall for idling. At that time, I had no experience in repairing a car, and especially its engine, and again I went to car services in order to find out and fix the cause. But it turned out to be difficult. Engine diagnostics (500 rubles) showed errors mostly related to the oxygen sensor. Replacing the spark plugs (500 rubles) also did not lead to the elimination of the malfunction. Finally another master revealed the blockage throttle valve and the need for cleaning. I did it quickly (250 rubles for liquid + 600 rubles for work), and the car again, as if nothing had happened, stopped stalling on Idling.
Autumn came, it was October, and at the first cold snap on one "beautiful" morning, my Chance could not start at all ... I called a mechanic friend, he correctly oriented me about the battery. I called a taxi, lit a car, and I went back to the service. They immediately diagnosed that the battery was to be replaced, as the electrode plates were destroyed.
Sezdil, bought, price 2650 rubles. and in the service it was replaced (400 rubles for work), and the car started up again properly. Then for the first time I thought that my thoughts about the fact that the car does not require investments did not fully justify itself. Through good friends, I was prompted by a car service that specializes in the repair and maintenance of Chevrolet Lanos / Zaz Chance. Plus, I found the only specialized store in our city where you can buy spare parts for my car. To my surprise and contrary to words former owner finding these parts and consumables was not such an easy task.
November. The first night frosts hit. And in the morning I was really fucked up. Frozen gearbox. And so that gear shifting was almost unreal in the first 5-10 minutes from the moment the engine was started. The car warmed up really very slowly, I had to warm it up for 15 minutes and at the same time slowly develop the gearbox so that the oil inside it spread and “thawed out”. Only after that I could start and go. I tried to warm it up on the go, but it was very uncomfortable, and sensitive jerks accompanied each gear change. I called the service, they advised me to change the oil in the box to synthetic transmission. They say very bad oil is poured into the box from the factory. I left the car with them overnight, in the morning they confirmed my problem, and I agreed to an oil change (1450 rubles oil + 550 labor). But the problem has not been completely resolved. It got better, but in severe frosts the situation always repeated itself.
As for the operation of the car in the autumn and spring, I also want to note the problem of strong fogging of the windows. Even blowing the windows with an air conditioner does not completely solve this problem. I always had to carry dry microfiber cloths with me to wipe the windows inside the car. It is very inconvenient and dangerous when, on the move, a car can suddenly turn into an aquarium in which nothing is visible through the windshield or side glass. As for the operation in winter, the car is really cold. Often the stove warmed up the interior only by the time I arrived at work. My attempt to improve the operation of the stove by replacing all the antifreeze with a new one, as well as replacing the thermostat (500 rubles + 300 rubles work) did not solve the problem at all. There are no mirror and windshield heating, so I had to manually clear the whole thing of ice 2-3 times a day.
In the same autumn, serious problems with the suspension began. I began to notice more and more that there were extraneous sounds from under the wheels and under the hood. Suspension diagnostics at 37,000 km of run revealed the following malfunctions:
It is required to replace the bearing of the front left hub (900 rubles + 1000 rubles work)
Replacement of the left ball joint (rivet) is required (600 rubles + 650 rubles work)
It is required to replace the bypass roller of the air conditioning belt (a whistle was detected when the engine was running) (600 rubles + 250 rubles work)
Need to replace front brake pads (900 rubles)
It is required to replace the front shock absorbers, anther (support cup) (5540 + 1000 + 2000 rubles for work)
Clutch replacement kit (5400 + 3000 rub. work)
As for the shock absorbers, it seems that they were delivered to me in the first service used. Stupidly lit by inexperience. And at the same time I started replacing the clutch, since it began to grab at the very end, which was not very convenient. The first owner of the car was also inexperienced, so we probably “killed” him for two already at 37,000 km. To be honest, I didn’t spare money for my first car then, I wanted to keep it in good technical condition, especially since I often traveled with a small child. Replaced all of the above, although it resulted in a fairly serious amount for such a budget car. Fortunately, the next six months, no more problems with the car arose.
Now about personal feelings from Zaz Chance. In the city, the power of the engine, in principle, is enough. It's getting harder on the track. I do not advise accelerating more than 100-110 km / h, as the car starts to scour the lane, is unstable, the engine is gaining more than 3000 rpm and roaring. Overtaking trucks is often problematic and unsafe. There is practically no soundproofing in the car. The front parting panel rattles, which does not eliminate the feeling of cheapness of the car. The suspension rattles and makes its way on any bumps in the road. Looking ahead, I note that most of the suspension elements are consumables that had to be changed frequently. In two years of ownership, spending a lot of money, I could not get it to work properly. The design of the car is obsolete. The salon, however, seemed to me more comfortable and attractive than in domestic cars. The air conditioner blows normally, in the summer there were no complaints about it. Established oak tires that summer that winter. No regular music. The body is galvanized, there was no rust. But by the sixth year I noticed two bugs on the roof. The dipped headlights are terrible, especially at night and in the rain. Changed light bulbs to more powerful ones, zero effect (Philips H4 3200K Vision + 30% 400 rubles)
A year after purchase, the problem with the throttle repeated. Again, the car began to stall at idle. I went to the service, washed it, everything was fine again. At the same time, I filled the air conditioner by the fifth year of the car's life, since it stopped cooling (1750 rubles). Did MOT run (46,000 km) with oil and filter changes. I did the suspension diagnostics, and again the problems came to light:
Replacing the front hub bearings (2680 + 2000 rub. work)
Replacing the front brake hoses, stupidly rotted (740 + 700 rubles work)
Replacing the rear brake pads (1400 + 850 rubles work)
Replacing the anther of the outer CV joint (1100 + 1200 rubles work)
Worker Replacement brake cylinder(1020+500 rub. work)
Got upset. But there was nothing to do and all of the above was replaced with a new one. Then for the first time I thought about selling because of the constant considerable investments. And a month later they knocked again, and then the front shock absorbers flowed. I drove into the service, there, in addition to the shock absorbers, they also sentenced the front struts. Plus, the master pointed out the need to replace the cracked timing belt, as well as the camshaft oil seal.
Total turned out:
Replacing the front shock absorbers (5540 + 2000 rub. work)
Replacing the front support struts (4250 rubles)
Replacing the timing belt with a pump (5270 + 2500 rubles work)
Replacing the camshaft oil seal (210 + 150 rubles work)
Regular unplanned investments in cars only approved my idea of the need to sell it. Having planned this business for the spring, as the best time for sale, I began to raise money for new car by analyzing offers on the market.
Broke unexpectedly in the spring head unit. I took the cheapest replacement. There was an unpleasant rattling sound from the front suspension. Diagnostics showing what it is steering rack. Adjusting it for a while hid the sound, but I was warned that the problem would most likely return. Moreover, the prices for them were called cosmic (about 40,000 rubles). I urgently put the car on Avito. To my surprise, they took the car for a week for 145,000 rubles. Some Armenian bought it for his brother as a first. Perhaps this is the fate of this car.
What is the result. Net investment in it for 2 years, including signalization, maintenance, navigator, maintenance, consumables and spare parts amounted to almost 90,000 rubles. that is, half of its market value. In my opinion, this is a morally obsolete car that is neither reliable nor cheap to maintain. I would not recommend it to people who cannot service it themselves, as it is quite expensive.
However, let's look at these retrofeatures through the eyes of a practical client. The front panel is made as a single piece, which means that there is simply nothing to creak and loosen in the cabin. The interior plastic panels fit well. The ergonomics of the driver's area is not bad, especially if you are used to Korean and Japanese cars, where you sit close to the floor and upright. It is a pity, however, that the seats are not adjustable in height, but steering column, shifting in the vertical plane, is not yet available for order. Such a position is on the list of options, but, as I found out from the company's Moscow dealers, at the moment all cars come to our market with a non-adjustable steering wheel.
The conventional wisdom that the “gallery” ZAZ Chance is crowded, somewhat far-fetched. Three adults can easily sit on the back sofa, although it will be uncomfortable for those who sit in the center - their legs will rest against the transmission tunnel. The two in the back row are quite comfortable, especially if they are not “Uncle Styopa”. I invited an editorial photographer to sit there, whose height is 186 cm, and the gap between his crown and the ceiling was about 1 cm, his knees were again a centimeter from the back front seat. At my 175 cm, I sat in the back without any problems and did not feel constrained. The only thing I didn’t like was that you hit the non-folding ceiling handrail with your head.
The ZAZ Chance trunk with a volume of 320 liters, of course, is not a record holder, but the rear seat backs can be folded in a 60/40 ratio, increasing the compartment to 958 liters. In this case, a flat floor is not formed, however, you can carry long lengths. Under the raised floor lies a full-size spare tire, and this is another advantage that practical owners will appreciate.
For all occasions
ZAZ Chance promotion on Russian market takes place under the corporate slogan “A car for life”, that is, the manufacturer emphasizes, first of all, the utilitarian qualities of the car. Our experience has shown that Chance is really a good choice for those who do not want to overpay for the latest technology and design.
The sedan that turned out to be on our test is offered in our country with one of three gasoline engines - a 1.3-liter 70-horsepower unit of the Melitopol Motor Plant, a 1.5-liter 86-horsepower engine, known from Daewoo Nexia, and, as in our case, with a 1.4-liter 101-horsepower Korean-made engine. At the same time, 1.3- and 1.5-liter units are combined with "mechanics", 1.4-liter - with "automatic".
It is important that the aggregate base of the test machine ( gasoline engine 1.4 liter and 4-band "automatic" with a torque converter) borrowed from Chevrolet Aveo of the previous generation, which is a definite plus, since this bundle is reliable and has been tested for years. Of course, the test car costs significantly more than the base 1.3-liter modification for 275,000 rubles: cars in S and SX trim levels are offered for 409,000 and 419,000 rubles, respectively.
In motion Chance is quite dynamic - thanks to a vigorous 101-horsepower engine and a small curb weight - 1194 kg. The performance of the power unit is more than enough for urban use, but fast overtaking becomes a problem on the highway: it will not work to make a sharp leap forward from a speed of 100 km / h.
automatic box gears are not characterized by jerks when switching, as well as strong delays when activating the “kickdown”. Although the box does not have a manual and sports modes, the nature of the acceleration can still be changed. The “HOLD” key enters a ban on high revs engine and is, in fact, an analogue of the winter mode, which makes it easier, in particular, to start on slippery road. You can also move the selector to position "2" or "1", not allowing the box to switch to higher gears. This mode is especially useful when acceleration is required from medium speeds or, for example, when driving uphill and downhill, when for a number of reasons it is necessary to activate a lower gear.
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The suspension is perhaps the main trump card of the Ukrainian sedan. The chassis is characterized by good energy intensity, which means that Chance is not afraid of pits and joints, which are often found in Russian cities. At the same time, the suspension is soft - with sudden changes and on the asphalt waves of the highway, horizontal and vertical buildup appear. However, despite this, the car holds the trajectory well and quickly stabilizes after sharp maneuvers.
Steering, equipped with a hydraulic booster, allows you to feel acceptable contact with the road during a measured ride. However, it is worth driving with a twinkle, and the steering wheel, which pleased with information content, becomes too light, and in bunches of turns, the force on the rim changes illogically. Nevertheless, the “steering wheel” does not become completely “amorphous”, which allows you to control the car in all cases.
But the braking dynamics is frankly mediocre. Disc brakes used only on front wheels, rear brakes drum. The pedal has a very long travel, the active stage of deceleration begins when you push it almost to the floor. Moreover, Chance is not equipped not only with a stabilization system, but also with ABS, which is available in the top trim levels of its closest competitors - Renault Logan and Lada Granta. As it was possible to find out in the ZAZAVTORUS representative office, the possibility of installing anti-lock braking system on Chance exists. Moreover, it is planned to equip this system, but this is unlikely to happen before 2014. On the other hand, I was pleased that even without ABS and ESP, the sedan brakes predictably, without jumping off the trajectory.
So, the Ukrainian car copes with the tasks of daily operation assigned to it. At the same time, ZAZ Chance demonstrates acceptable dynamics and predictable behavior on the road, as well as adaptability to Russian realities ( ground clearance 170 mm, reliable power units, productive heating system). And if you need a practical and unpretentious "workhorse", then this car is quite possible to look closely.
Additional Arguments
Marketers of the Ukrainian company believe that the car will be popular with students, state employees, residents of the regions, and also as a corporate vehicle. A full-fledged four-year warranty with a mileage limit of 120,000 km and low prices for spare parts and maintenance speak in favor of the “Ukrainian”. True, the service interval is only 10 thousand km - less than that of competitors. It is essential that the car body is made of Belgian galvanized steel, and it has a six-year warranty against corrosion. Finally, the top-end SX sedan that we tested is well equipped: air conditioning, driver's airbag, front power windows, heated front seats and mirrors, fog lights, central locking.
After selling my old car taking into account the savings on hand, there was an amount of about 8 thousand green money, they should have been enough for the purchase, decoration and mandatory things like rugs and covers. Since my wife and I are ideological opponents of loans, and we wanted a new car, the list of possible candidates was formed very quickly:
1. Lada Kalina sedan, basic equipment.
2. VAZ-2115.
3. VAZ-2104.
4. Geely CK.
5. Chery Amulet.
6. ZAZ Sens, basic equipment.
Kalina, in principle, suited everyone and even liked it with the exception of one detail. I just couldn't drive a car with that loin design. In a tag on back seat I rested my head on the ceiling. The four attracted with a universal body, but repelled rear wheel drive and a very archaic design. Both Chinese looked good, but dropped out due to a shocking crash test and moral anguish over Chinese quality. Sens left.
The local dealer had cars of all colors in stock, for some reason we liked the red one. On the Sense I have not traveled before, but there was a little experience with Lanos and Tavria. They did not evoke unpleasant memories for me, and since Sens is a Lanos with an engine from Tavria in the most powerful performance, it was taken without fear.
I must say I was a little wrong in my expectations. Somehow I did not take into account that Sens is 400 kg heavier. In general, a car with an engine that had not been run-in did not pull at all. But a person adapts to everything, and domestic equipment quickly gained traction with kilometers. So now I don't feel disadvantaged. From 70 it is quite possible to go to the 5th, and on the track without tension to keep your favorite 100 km / h. The fifth gear, which, at the whim of the designer, is located next to the fourth, also does not create any problems, the car is its own.
The main thing that hinders comfortable operation- This is a heavily sagging rear end under load. Reinforced springs drastically did not affect the situation. In general, regular mud flaps were torn off in the first six months. Instead of them, universal mugs are installed, it is more convenient to beat off snow from them.
The spaciousness and comfort of the cabin correspond to the class and price of the car. I don't have A/C or power windows, but everything I have works fine. The stove heats, it is convenient to control the air flow. The driver's seat on a long journey requires a proper fit. I used to keep my left foot next to the brake pedal and it would get numb, but after a few rides I realized that I needed to use the foot rest area and everything would be fine. Behind me, with a height of 183 cm, I sit down in a lap on my knees, but I sit down, there is room above my head with a margin. Wife and children clear that no problem.
Once I got under a very large hail, there were a few barely noticeable dents on the hood. For some reason, there is no roof and trunk lid. There are no other body problems. Chips and scratches do not rust, nothing flows anywhere.
There were questions to the standard tires brand Rosava. Firstly, no one bothered to balance it at the factory. Secondly, it was worn out 12 thousand km before the line. Purchased instead of Nokian walks normally.
During the operation there were small problems, but they were all resolved under warranty. In the first 15,000 km of run, the following items were replaced: fuel temperature sensor, front right wheel bearing, rubber in the rear right shock absorber support. For a city with no roads, I think it's normal. Recently, on my own initiative, I replaced the battery, because. the old one was planted by signaling in three days.
Fuel consumption is about the following. In summer in the city - 8, in winter - 9.5. Track at any time 6..6.5. The engine and gearbox are filled with branded synthetic oils I use original consumables, they are surprisingly cheap.
Noise depends on speed, after a hundred the engine screams. Suspension is long-stroke and soft. In combination with standard tires for 13 holes swallows with a bang. But the car keeps the trajectory at the allowed speeds well.
The machine is quite satisfied and the next three years will remain with me. Then I look forward to something more.
Advantages of the car
Does not cause any particular problems;
purchase and ownership price;
old, but harmonious design;
good corrosion protection and build quality;
quick and convenient transformation (the back of the sofa reclines in parts in one movement);
tolerable crash test;
comfortable fit.
Vehicle Disadvantages
Weak and noisy engine;
box howls when engine braking;
non-standard inclusion of the 5th;
poor equipment;
no cabin filter;
worthless standard tires;
sagging under load;
fragile mudguards;
small trunk.
Alexander, Ukraine, Donbass
ZAZ: reviews Reviews about ZAZ Chance June 22, 2014 
A car with an idiotic suspension (in terms of repair), in order to change the front struts, you need to disassemble the HUB, and the ball on the RIVETS!!! You can’t remove the rear drums again without disassembling the hub-nonsense !!! In the hands of ******* engineers! Low landing, rear doors they creak even with lubrication, an eternal hemorrhoid with a throttle, and this has already changed the front bearings only 39000.3 times.
Advantages of the car
Vehicle Disadvantages
Suspension engineers.
ZAZ: reviews Reviews about ZAZ Chance May 12, 2014 
Excellent, nimble, 2500 km in 36 hours - 5 hours to rest. And so 3 years. I'm happy with 40 years of experience.
Advantages of the car
Affordable price, very low fuel consumption, easy to drive.
Vehicle Disadvantages
Alexander Mikhailovich, 60 years old
ZAZ: reviews Reviews about ZAZ Chance April 06, 2014 
Compared to Logan, it holds the road worse, but I lifted by 10 cm, so it’s not surprising that you need to slow down when cornering. Also, the interior is cramped. As for the rest, there are no complaints, if you service the car normally and regularly, nothing breaks, you need to change everything in time, lubricate, etc., and it will drive normally.
Advantages of the car
Nice, streamlined, powerful enough, starts well.
Vehicle Disadvantages
The car must be immediately raised, since it is low landing and always sits on the bottom in any track, it is difficult to pull it out. I raised it by 10 cm, the patency is excellent, almost like a duster. There is bad paint on the thresholds, they peel off, it is necessary to regularly look and process. Small trunk. The antenna freezes in winter. Frequent problem with a temperature sensor, because of this, the forced air fan does not turn off. Pull out the sensor, knock on it and push it back, the whole repair. Uncomfortable legs, narrow. Behind the passengers, there is also nowhere to attach their legs, only dystrophy is comfortable. But the new am for 274 thousand! -inexpensive.
ZAZ: reviews Reviews about ZAZ Chance February 18, 2014 
I was tormented by a problem - it stalled and the speed swam for 2 years, it turned out to be the reason - a hose goes from the throttle valve to the sensor. They were set incorrectly at the factory. I changed them, I swapped them and everything is ok. 4 days - I do not see this problem.
Advantages of the car
Vehicle Disadvantages
It stalls at idle.
ZAZ: reviews Reviews about ZAZ Chance February 10, 2014 
At 5000, the check caught fire, I'm not talking about other shortcomings. The speedometer stopped working at 10,000, the speed floats, you brake sharply and stalls, then the problem is to deliver, it fills up hot, after 10,000 thousand I don’t know what happened, instead of 6 liters I started eating 12 liters. I live in the Far East, I took Chance from Moscow, drove it to the far one, drove in for diagnostics, it turns out there is no program for it. I had to download from the Internet. I changed the pump - the timing belt, the grenade on the external drive was gouged by the hinge on the lever (on rivets). Compared to the Japanese - made by the Japanese on bolts, in general, nothing good, and you have to suffer. I decided to sell for 150,000, no one takes it, I put it up for 100,000 if they take it, I lose 150,000 I took it for 255,000, thanks to the "brothers" Ukrainians for the drug.
Advantages of the car
The stove blows hot, the engine is frisky due to its power.
I bought a ZAZ Chance car six months ago. Car in 2010 with a 1.5 liter manual transmission engine, mileage at the time of purchase was 60 thousand km. For six months I drove 10 thousand km. During this time, changed 2 times the oil and filter, and the front brake pads. Fully satisfied with the ZAZ Chance car, soft suspension, interior does not rattle, comfortable seats. The dynamics of the car is not bad, only the consumption could be less true, in the city it reaches 10 liters per 100 km. I just wish there was more trunk and more room for rear passengers.
ZAZ Chance, 2011
Machine ZAZ Chance was given to me at work. It is not necessary to expect something incredible from a state employee: the dynamics are sluggish, the steering responds without delay, the fabric upholstery has worn out on the seat in 2 years. Plus in appearance: it can be easily confused with Hyundai, the interior also does not shine. Over 120 km / h with such a suspension you can’t ride, the instinct of self-preservation works. ZAZ Chance is a good workhorse, nothing else good.
ZAZ Chance, 2011
took ZAZ Chance on credit. I was very worried about the quality. Dashed a few thousand miles on it, no big problems were found. Changed the wipers and had some problems with the suspension. But otherwise I'm happy. Complete set on the level. The salon is comfortable. It reacts adequately to temperature changes: it starts up without problems! And most importantly - it's fuel economy. I didn't take a car loan for nothing. ZAZ Chance is worth it. Budget machine, but reliable.
ZAZ Chance, 2011
I don't understand why everyone is talking about this car so much. Yes, ZAZ Chance is dynamic and comfortable, nice salon, but don't other cars of this class have all this? We got one for our oldest son. Compared to my Mazda, Chance nervously smokes on the sidelines, although it compares very favorably with used foreign cars and even new Zhiguli. And given that the car was assembled in Ukraine (although it was assembled with high quality and there are no complaints), it is much easier and cheaper to maintain than other foreign cars, then, perhaps, yes, ZAZ Chance is a very good car.
ZAZ Chance, 2012
We are very pleased with the ZAZ Chance car. ZAZ is easy to drive, manoeuvrable, reliable and comfortable, corresponds to its class. Price and quality have made their choice in favor of ZAZ Chance. Winter departure without any remarks. Comfortable interior, quite roomy trunk, good dynamics of chairs - the back does not get tired. Well, everything corresponds to the money for which the car is bought.
ZAZ Chance, 2012
My wife persuaded me to buy ZAZ Chance with automatic transmission. They took it with a 1.4 i engine, power steering and automatic transmission. I did not expect such a successful configuration, it pulls well and is quite economical. The automatic transmission is convenient to manage without straining. So far, I have not found any major defects in the car. It often happens that the owner himself is to blame for the breakdown of his car. You have to watch the paw.
ZAZ Chance, 2010
I bought a ZAZ Chance car half a year ago, the car was not new. In particular, I had to work with the suspension and some details. But after these problems, I didn't find anything else... I am very pleased with the purchase of ZAZ Chance. Very comfortable lounge, and the luggage capacity was impressive. At the moment I have no problems with the car.
ZAZ Chance, 2012
Bought the car a year ago. Prior to that, went to the "penny". Well, sometimes on my father's Chevrolet Lacetti. There is something to compare. The first thing that played a decisive role in choosing a car - affordable price. It may be silly to compare Chance with a "penny", but still Chance is much more comfortable, more spacious and the sound insulation is clearly better. With my height (1, 90), I calmly sit on the seats. There is no feeling of "squeezing". The engine pulls well. Enough for quick overtaking, and for climbing uphill. Running moderately hard, but comfortable ride. At speed, the car does not drop. In servicing ZAZ, Chance does not require much money.
