Specifications ZAZ VIDA(translated from Spanish as - life, lifestyle) are practically similar to. Because it is a 100% twin of Aveo (licensed copy), with the exception of insignificant details in the interior of the cabin, the nameplate of the ZAZ car corporation instead of the Chevrolet gold cross, as well as equipping with Ukrainian-made 1.3-liter engines with a capacity of 70 hp. (don't let that scare you, the car is also available with GM 1.4 and 1.5 liter engines).
The car traditionally has front-wheel drive and is available in sedan and hatchback bodies. The transmission is installed with a 5-speed manual (Korean-made) or a 4-speed automatic (GM). Wheel size - 185/60 / R14 and 185/55 / R15 (read). According to the manufacturer's data, ZAZ VIDA meets the environmental requirements of toxicity exhaust gases presented by the Euro-4 standard. The frequency of maintenance is 15 thousand km (read the frequency Maintenance Chevrolet Aveo). Also, some configurations are equipped with air conditioning, power windows and fog lights.
Operating fluids used in ZAZ VIDA
Technical data and characteristics of the 1.3-liter engine (MEMZ 307)
Performance characteristics of 1.4 and 1.5 L engines from GM
Characteristics of lamps used in ZAZ
Overview of the car ZAZ Vida sedan
We offer you to watch a short, but quite informative video review of ZAZ Vida from the magazine "Behind the wheel". The video is interesting and informative.
Review of ZAZ VIDA hatchback
And this review is not so professionally filmed, but also informative.
In a word budget car, which is cheaper than competitors of the same class.
Crash test ZAZ VIDA
Now let's go down to the ground and see how safe this car is. We did not find the ZAZ VIDA crash test, but since this is a twin of the Chevrolet Aveo, the problems will be the same.
According to safety tests carried out according to Euro NCAP standards, Aveo received a star and a half.
The experts' conclusion is disappointing - a high risk of injury that is incompatible with life. All because of severe deformation the front of the body, which led to a decrease in living space inside the car. In addition, breaks in the weld points were recorded. Aggravated the situation steering column, which rested against the chest of the mannequin.
Experts explain such a sad result of the crash test by the fact that the Chevrolet Aveo T-250 aka Daewoo Kalos was completely developed by Korean engineers even before the transfer of Daewoo to GM. Therefore, all the developments of the American automobile corporation in the field of safety were used in subsequent models (T300, for example, created on the platform Opel corsa- 5 stars).
Have you read it yet? But in vain ...
Subcompact sedan ZAZ Vida is nothing more than a "licensed copy" Chevrolet models Aveo with in-plant marking "T250", which differs from the "source" only by nameplates.
Serial production of the three-volume at the facilities of the "Zaporozhye Automobile Building Plant" started at the beginning of 2012, and already at the end of the summer of the same year at the Moscow Auto Show its updated version with the "Facelift" prefix appeared, which was transformed externally and internally (which, unfortunately, before the conveyor never got there).
Externally, ZAZ Vida is almost an exact copy of Aveo. This is a nice sedan with smooth body shapes, laconic bumpers, neat lighting equipment and pronounced wheel arches. By today's standards, the car looks slightly outdated, but its appearance certainly does not cause rejection.
With its dimensions "Vida" clearly meets the concepts of the B-segment by European standards: 4310 mm in length, 1505 mm in height and 1710 mm in width. The wheelsets of the three-volume box accommodate 2480 mm between themselves, and under its bottom there is a 160 mm ground clearance.
The interior of ZAZ Vida is unpretentious and spartanly simple, but you don't expect any frills from a purely budget car: a laconic but readable instrument panel, an uncomplicated three-spoke steering wheel and an artless center console, on which there are only two air ducts, a slot for a radio tape recorder, and three regulator of the climate system. The interior of the sedan is trimmed with cheap, but quite good materials, and the build quality is generally at a normal level.
Inside "Views" there is enough free space for four adults, albeit without much headroom. All seats have a very welcoming profile, while the front seats are also adjustable over a wide longitudinal range.
As part of the B-class, the trunk of the ZAZ Vida is quite decent - 400 liters in the "stowed" state. The rear sofa, divided into two sections in a 40:60 ratio, folds down to increase the available volume to 725 liters, but forms a noticeable step. In the "cellar" of the cargo compartment there is a full-size "spare wheel" and the tool necessary for its installation.
Specifications. Under the hood of "Kinds" work exclusively gasoline four-cylinder units (there are three of them) with in-line layout and distributed fuel injection:
- The starting version is an 8-valve "aspirated" with a volume of 1.5 liters (1498 cubic centimeters), which develops 84 "stallions" at 5600 rpm and 128 Nm of torque at 5600 rpm and is completed with a 5-speed "mechanics".
- Next in the hierarchy is a 1.4-liter (1399 cubic centimeters) engine with a 16-valve timing, which has a potential of 94 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 130 Nm of peak thrust at 3400 rpm. Only he in tandem relies automatic transmission about four bands.
- "Tops the power palette" 16-valve "with a volume of 1.5 liters (1497 cubic centimeters), generating 109" horses "at 6000 rpm and 140 Nm of available recoil at 4500 rpm. Like the "junior" unit, it interacts with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Depending on the modification, the spurt up to 100 km / h for the ZAZ Vida sedan takes 11-14 seconds, accelerates to a maximum of 160-170 km / h and “drinks” no more than 7.2-7.8 liters of fuel in mixed conditions for each “hundred”.
"Vida" extends on a front-wheel drive "bogie" with a longitudinally installed engine in the front and a body in which high-strength grades of steel are widely used (their share is 46%). Chassis the car is organized according to a typical B-class scheme: McPherson struts are installed in the front, and a semi-independent architecture with an elastic beam is applied at the rear (transverse stabilizers are used on both axles).
The rack and pinion steering mechanism on the Ukrainian sedan is supplemented by a hydraulic power steering, and its braking component is represented by ventilated "pancakes" on the front and drum devices on the rear axles (ABS is available only as an option).
Options and prices. In the summer of 2014, ZAZ Vida left Russia, and is now available only on secondary market at a price of 220 thousand rubles and above (as of the beginning of 2017).
At home, the 2017 car is sold in the Standard, Comfort and Lux trim levels - its cost starts at UAH 261,450 (~ 585 thousand rubles at the current exchange rate). In the "state" the sedan is equipped with one airbag, power steering, 14-inch steel discs and a height-adjustable steering column.
For the "top" version, dealers ask UAH 316,230 (~ 708 thousand rubles), but its equipment is much more attractive (in addition to the above equipment): air conditioning, 15-inch light-alloy "rollers", two power windows, fog lights and heated exterior mirrors and electrical settings.
In this article, we will figure out why the ZAZ Vida model is attractive to buyers, its features, positive and negative qualities, and also find out what the owners say about it.
How it all began
The Zaporozhye Automobile Plant was founded in the Soviet era and was engaged in the production of the notorious small class cars ZAZ "Zaporozhets".
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the plant continued to produce this model, but at the same time the production of another car - "Tavria", and later on "Slavuta" was launched.
But these obsolete cars were no longer able to compete with other small class cars.
Gradually, the plant switched to assembling cars from other manufacturers - Daewoo, Chevrolet, Kia, VAZ.
Revival of production
Recently, the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant decided to revive its automotive industry, however, already on the basis of the developments of its foreign colleagues.
In particular, the designers took the model Chevrolet aveo the first generation, which found popularity in the vastness of the CIS. On its basis, ZAZ released its own model, which received the name ZAZ Vida.
The release of this model began in 2012 and continues to this day, but due to a number of factors, mainly economic, production is intermittent.
But the car still "lives", is sold and driven.
So, ZAZ Vida belongs to subcompact city cars. It is based on the first generation Aveo model, but Vida has been slightly redesigned and therefore it has a ZAZ brand nameplate on the radiator grill.
Modifications, configurations
Vida is produced in two bodies - a sedan and a hatchback.
Also, several configurations are provided for the car.
The sedan has three of them - basic Standart, as well as Comfort and top-end Lux. Hatchback basic configuration no.
Very modest equipment and does not include so many equipment.
From the outside, the presence of disc brakes in front is noted, drum brakes are used at the back.
From additional lighting equipment there is only a rear fog lamp. The bumper and side mirrors are painted in body color.
The car salon in the base is equipped with:
- head restraints on all seats;
- heated rear window;
- headlight corrector;
- power steering;
- adjustable steering column and one airbag for the driver.
That's all - modestly, and without any "buns", at least the audio preparation is well done.
Interestingly, the Vida does not have a full-fledged audio system even in the top-end configuration, there is only preparation for its installation.
Comfort package.
It is already somewhat better in terms of equipment, although from the exterior elements, only front foglights and wheel caps have been added.
But the interior equipment has improved somewhat. There are power windows, but only front ones, electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors, central locking, air conditioning.
Safety has remained the same, that is, there is only one airbag.
Complete set Lux.
Differs from Comfort in presence and immobilizer. Additionally, it is possible to equip with 15-inch alloy wheels.
As for the ABS, in one modification this system is standard, and for the other it is optional. But more on that below.
Even based on the configurations, it can be understood that ZAZ Vida is a budget car, therefore, high quality assemblies, as well as a large number of equipment should not be counted on.
But in its price range, cars may well compete, since other cars for this price are equipped in about the same way.
A big plus for Weed is that the model is a copy of the Chevrolet Aveo, which has shown itself well on our roads.
Dimensional parameters
Both versions of the car are 5-door and are designed for 5 people. But the sedan is longer - 4.325 m versus 3.920 m - in the hatchback.
The sedan is also wider, this parameter for it is 1.71 m, and for the hatchback - 1.68 m.But they are the same in height - 1.505 m.
Interestingly, the sedan was copied from the first generation Aveo 1, and the hatchback that appeared later - from the 1st generation Aveo hatchback, but only restyled. Therefore, these two cars are outwardly dissimilar.
But if we compare Vida's sedan with Aveo, then from the differences you can only notice small alterations, mainly touching the radiator grille.
The same applies approximately to the hatchback, only some elements of the exterior have been changed.
Power units
Initially, Vida went on sale with only one power plant - a 1.5 liter, 8-valve, developing 84 hp. with. This engine was developed by General Motors, in general, they borrowed it again from the Aveo.
Later, two more appeared power plants: 1.4-liter, with 16 valves and 94 liters. with. power and 1.5-liter, but already 16-valve with a capacity of 109 liters. with.
The first of them is also a GM development, but the 1.5-liter is a joint brainchild of the Melitopol plant and the Chery company.
All engines - gasoline, injection, meet Euro-4 standards.
The engines are considered quite good for a subcompact car, although they do not provide outstanding performance.
But there is an interesting feature that is not widely known.
One of the versions of the ZAZ Vida, with the factory modification SF69Y0-71, although it is equipped with the "weakest" engine of all, but its standard equipment includes, which is a rather interesting move by the manufacturer.
Transmission
A manual 5-speed gearbox is the main one; all modifications with a 1.5-liter engine come with it.
But the model with a 1.4-liter engine is paired with automatic transmission, in 4 steps.
For the version of the car with automatic transmission and in the top-end configuration, the ABS is offered as an option, but in the base there are alloy wheels... All versions have front-wheel drive only.
A little in terms of performance.
The designers have created a car in which speed and performance were contradictory.
For example, the lowest maximum speed is developed by a car with a 109-horsepower engine - only 160 km / h.
84 hp engine with. with "mechanics" accelerates the car to 170 km / h. But the model with automatic transmission and a 1.4-liter unit already allows it to accelerate to 176 km / h. Moreover, these indicators are the same for both the sedan and the hatchback.
In terms of fuel consumption, the most advantageous is a 109-horsepower engine, on average it consumes 7.2 liters, a car with automatic transmission consumes 7.3 liters in the combined cycle, but an 84-horsepower unit - 7.8 liters in this mode.
As for the rest of the Vida nodes, there is nothing remarkable about them. Suspension front - independent MacPherson, rear - semi-independent. Front brakes - disc, rear - drum.
On the technical and structural side, there is also nothing remarkable, everything is quite simple and no frills, which is the norm for budget cars.
Specifications in the sedan body.
In the back of a hatchback.
Owner reviews
ZAZ Vida went on sale in 2012, and so far no changes have been made to its design, and it is unlikely that they will be made.
The car itself, in terms of its technical component, as well as equipment, is not inferior to many budget counterparts.
And how the car showed itself, you can find out from the reviews of the owners below. Moreover, there are positive and negative reviews for this car.
Positive reviews.
Andrey (Kiev, Ukraine), 1.5 liter engine (84 hp), manual transmission.
“I bought Vida as a car for my wife. The choice of this car is explained very simply: any of the brands belonging to the class "B" (the same Accent, Fabia, Polo) does not appeal to me, so why overpay? In addition, I needed a temporary version, which I will change after.
This is not my first car, Focus, Peugeot 207 was singled out for work, and Logan and Cerate were in his possession.
The machine was purchased complete with an airbag, air conditioning, power steering, front foglights. Additionally bought immediately new tires, rugs and a radio tape recorder.
Vida's driving performance is quite tolerable. The rear is a little harsh, but the front suspension is not bad, it “swallows” wells well.
Motor with its 84 liters. with. pleases with high-torque (Peugeot 207 is far from it).
They get used to the clutch very quickly, it works just fine. 2nd gear at the checkpoint is a bit tough to turn on, especially when lowering from third.
Noise insulation does not differ from cars of this class.
Passed zero maintenance, during which the oil, filter, caliper guides were changed. In general, this service cost UAH 600, which is very cheap.
As long as I am satisfied with the car, everything works well. I will exploit. "
Yuri (Balakleya, Ukraine), 1.5 liter engine, manual transmission, Comfort.
“I have already driven 13 thousand km, so I can already sum up some results regarding the car.
Body, interior.
No rumbles and creaks in the cabin, everything is relatively quiet. Friends even wondered how much the extra skimmer cost, but I didn’t do it.
Air conditioning in the summer works with a bang, in winter the stove also showed itself well.
The headlights are just class.
The dipped beam even had to be lowered down. Installed fog lights during the fog of a healthy person helped. With my not very small stature, I sit in the car without problems, there is enough space in the front, and the passengers do not reach behind with their knees.
Convenient dashboard, information is easy to read. Convenient steering column switches.
In terms of fuel consumption, I did not particularly notice, but I will say that they most likely correspond to the passport ones. It's just that it doesn't really bother me, and I'm reluctant to engage in checks.
The engine is quite responsive, making it easy to overtake or accelerate downhill.
The car accelerated to 150 km / h, while it still behaved steadily, there were no vibrations and beats. But I found for myself that the optimal maximum for Vida would be 130 km / h.
The suspension is generally soft. A couple of times I caught serious holes, and nothing - the racks withstood.
I realized that ZAZ Vida is far from the worst option for my money. And how it will show itself further - we'll see. "
Ivan (Oryol, Russia), 1.5 liters, manual transmission.
“When purchasing a car, the main criteria were low price, ease of maintenance and repair, since I am an entrepreneur and the car feeds me.
Having considered several options, I stopped at ZAZ Vida, because in terms of its characteristics and performance, the car completely suited me.
The driving performance of this car was pleasantly surprised, the machine holds the road well even in the rain.
I was also pleasantly pleased with the consumption of gasoline, this ZAZ is very economical, maneuverable and with good ground clearance.
The car is easy to maintain and repair, I did not notice the lack of spare parts, everything you need can be obtained at any car shop.
Outwardly, it looks quite elegant. The salon is spacious, large windshield provides good visibility.
The engine is not noisy, the tidy is easy to see. The interior trim is weak, but for that kind of money, you can hardly get better.
The spaciousness of the cabin and trunk is at a height, I often have to transport goods, and it is not difficult to place them in a car.
In winter, the cabin is warm, in summer the air conditioner also works well.
During the operation, the machine did not cause any particular problems. Recently I equipped it with a towbar and a trailer, which further increased the carrying capacity.
In general, I am satisfied with the car, and I think that I was not mistaken in my choice. "
It is noteworthy that positive feedback on the Internet there will be more than negative ones.
All owners note that ZAZ Vida is fully consistent with their own money.
But there are also plenty of negative aspects.
Vladimir (Kobelyaki, Ukraine), 1.5 L, manual transmission.
“I bought this car in addition to the existing VAZ-2106 and. You often have to travel by car, including Vida.
After another 10 thousand, the generator and part of the wiring, brake pads and pipelines, rear wheel bearings were replaced.
The engine started to warm up, the thermostat had to be replaced.
The gearbox also began to leak.
In general, the car is really pouring in. It is necessary to constantly repair or replace something. For me, the Six is less problematic than Vida.
All statements that Vida is the same Chevrolet Aveo are completely untrue. "
Andrey (Kharkov, Ukraine) 1.5 l, manual transmission.
“I've already skated this car for a year. The general feeling is disappointed. To the main disadvantages, I note immediately the poor-quality assembly of the cabin.
Of the problems that have arisen with the car, I will note the poor performance of the windows, plus there were some knocks on the door when it was turned on.
The engine does not decelerate after turning off the speed while driving. Several times stalled after turning on the air conditioner.
In urban conditions, gasoline consumption is at the level of 10 liters, which, in my opinion, is a bit too much, while the fuel sensor works in an unclear way.
At speeds above 120 km / h, a beating appears in the steering wheel, wheel balancing did not help.
A couple of times the box "showed off", could not turn on reverse gear, the second turned on with difficulty.
There is no sound insulation in the cabin, and this is a fact. And these are just the main drawbacks.
In general, the car of high-quality assembly ZAZ Vida is very far away. "
Let's summarize
The Zaporozhye Automobile Plant tried to re-establish the production of its cars, albeit simply by copying an already well-proven model.
But even under such conditions, this car has enough features. Like any other car, ZAZ Vida has basic positive and negative qualities.
Of the positive notes:
- Low cost;
- Quite good power units in terms of performance;
- Spacious salon;
- Comfort equipment (albeit minimal);
- Spare parts availability;
- Ease of repair.
And negative qualities include:
- Build quality;
- Lack of sound insulation;
- Incorrect fuel sensor readings;
- High consumption in urban environments;
- Small flaws that can manifest themselves any day. Rate the article
For more than six months, an analogue of the Chevrolet Aveo has been rolling along the expanses of Ukrainian roads - ZAZ Vida sedan... Externally, the car looks the same, except for the ZAZ nameplate, the interior has also changed little, however, the center console has become a little simpler due to the lack of an audio system, and the four-spoke steering wheel has been replaced with a steering wheel with three. Let's take a closer look at this car.
But the Vida has a more powerful 1.5-liter 109-strong MeMZ engine
complying with the Euro-4 standard. This motor is assembled at ZAZ and is half made of Chinese Chery parts and half Ukrainian. For comparison, the Chevrolet Aveo, which was the "progenitor" of the Vida, is equipped only with engines of 1.2 and 1.4 liters and powers of 84 and 101 Horse power respectively.
In Ukraine, the car has been sold since the end of February 2012, initially the Vida sedan was assembled from Korean components, but now the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant has switched to full-scale production, which includes stamping, welding, painting and body assembly on the main conveyor. Due to the fact that the level of localization exceeded 51 percent, it became possible for Vida to appear in the CIS countries, including Russia.
A new distribution company will supply the car to Russia "ZAZAVtoRus", which started its work just the other day - in April 2012. Previously, the distribution of ZAZ cars in Russia was carried out by the “Kingrup” company, but after the expiration of the contract with this distributor, the “UkrAvto” corporation preferred to create its own player in the Russian market.
As the head of ZAZavtoRus Bogdan Vasilets noted, the new distributor will continue to work with most of the dealers with whom Qingroup cooperated, so the level of sales of Zaporozhtsev will not decrease, moreover, the company expects to occupy 1.5 percent of the Russian market in 2013 and sell up to 40 thousand cars a year, and in 2015 to overcome the level of 2 percent. Requirements for dealers will be toughened due to ZAZ's striving for the maximum quality of customer service and strengthening the brand's position.
What will the ZAZ Vida distributor ultimately present to the Russians?
After the first reports about the imminent start of the export of Vida to Russian market many were inspired, since in Ukraine the car is sold both with an automatic transmission and at an affordable price. However, it turned out that it was too early to rejoice. First of all, only the ZAZ Vida version with the aforementioned 1.5-liter engine and a 5-speed "mechanics" developed by GM, which allows you to move with maximum speed at 170 kilometers per hour. The car is 4310 mm long, 1710 mm wide and 1505 mm high, the boot volume is 320 liters, and with the seats folded down - 725 liters.
Basic "Vida" S will receive power steering, steering column tilt adjustment, tachometer, immobilizer, driver's airbag, rear fog lights, electric headlight corrector, radio preparation for four speakers, 14-inch wheels and a chrome grille.
In the SE configuration, the car will additionally be equipped with air conditioning, front power windows, body-colored side mirrors with electric drive and heating, central locking and front foglights. The head of "ZAZ" Nikolay Evdokimenko assured that deliveries of the top-end Vida SX, which has an automatic transmission, are planned, but it is not yet clear how long it will take for its appearance in Russia. It is worth noting that for Russia there is an option for the upper configuration with a 1.5-liter engine, and not with a 1.4-liter one, as in Ukraine.
A little later in the summer, a hatchback version with similar engine characteristics, but, of course, smaller, will appear. overall dimensions- it is shorter by 390 mm and narrower by 30 mm, and its trunk has a volume of 175 liters or 735 when folded rear seats... ZAZ has also planned the release of the commercial van Vida, the production of which will begin at the end of the year, so in 2013 it can be expected in Russia as well.
The most sensitive question concerns the price of Vida in Russia. The cost of the basic version from Russian dealers of ZAZ will be 389 thousand rubles ... In other words, Vida will be more expensive than the Chevrolet Aveo model, on the basis of which it was created.
For the sake of interest, you can try to compare Ukrainian prices for different Vida configurations with what may be in Russia. The basic version costs 90 thousand hryvnias or 330 thousand rubles, the extended version costs 97 thousand hryvnias or 356 thousand rubles, and the top version costs 107 thousand hryvnias or 392 thousand rubles. even for SX dealers can ask 450 thousand rubles. For reference, latest generation Chevrolet sedan Aveo with a 1.5-liter 115-horsepower engine and MKP5 costs from 444 thousand rubles in Russia.
This raises some doubts that Vida sales will be up to par. First of all, because the sales of ZAZ Chance will continue in Russia, which in combination with an automatic transmission costs only 349 thousand rubles. ZAZavtoRus has prepared a rather aggressive advertising campaign for ZAZ Vida, and the posters and videos will end with the slogan “And let everyone follow VID”, which, according to the company, will help improve the position of the new product.
Based on the minimal impressions that we managed to get after a couple of laps on the ZAZ test site, we can say that Vida does not cause disgust - the engine does not make noise and runs smoothly, the ride is soft enough, and the interior is quite comfortable. But it is too early to make any statements about its quality. Vida will be in Russia in May, at the same time CARS.ru will have the opportunity to conduct a full test drive of this car and even compare it with the Chevrolet Aveo. However, already now we can show a video that demonstrates the quality of the Vida's suspension.
