However, the car under this name is still poorly known. And we are no exception. So, literally in front of our eyes, one of the visitors to the car dealership asked: Is this a new "Chinese"? Chinese Lanos? The emblem is really little known and does not inspire confidence yet. However, this is still the same familiar Lanos!
Car configurations
So, we have before us two, it would seem, exactly the same model. The machines appear to be identical. But it was not there! The obvious external differences between them are - taillights... In Chance 1.3 (former ZAZ-Sens) they are stretched horizontally, and in Chance 1.5 (former Lanos) - vertically.
| S - Basic equipment | SE - "Norma" grade | SX - complete set "Lux" |
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Technical characteristics of carsChance
| Chance 1.3 | Chance 1.5 |
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Hello! First, I will explain why I chose this car. At times I am surprised by the train of thought of the drivers, so I will try to argue my position. For example, I often hear about "build quality", which is put almost first in the criteria for assessing the quality of a car. But it so happened that in my experience the first car was a 1989 Izh Combi. And I faced a problem, first of all, with the quality of spare parts; and "build quality" for me was then a distant concept. For a more complete understanding of the situation, imagine that you buy a spare part, disassemble a half-car, install this spare part, and a week later this spare part does not work again. After that, you again buy this spare part in another place, but after a week or a month the situation repeats again. And so several times. And in the worst case, it could theoretically be infinite.
If we logically approach the criteria for assessing the potential quality of a car, then both the build quality and the quality of spare parts are important. BUT THE QUALITY OF SPARE PARTS IS MORE IMPORTANT. With poor build quality, but good quality spare parts situation is fixable. But with excellent build quality and poor quality spare parts, the situation is hopeless, since you will not be able to fix the breakdowns and even just do high-quality maintenance. If I am mistaken about something, I will be grateful for the counterarguments in the comments.
Although Zaz Chance is Ukrainian-made, all spare parts for it can be found foreign production with a large selection of quality. I was satisfied with the price of the car, its mileage of 30,000 km, produced in 2011, galvanized body, engine 1.5 and a hodovka from Nexia, maximum configuration: power steering, driver's airbag, air conditioning, front power windows, fog lights, heating rear window.
From 2016 to July 2018, I drove a little - 30,000 km, now the speedometer shows 60,000 km. For all the time, except for the scheduled maintenance, it was necessary to change the branch pipe leading to the stove, as it rotted and leaked. The large fan near the radiator also stopped working - electrical contacts (dad-mom) melted. I found Japanese mom and dad for power cables on the meal, put it on - the fan is working. Also the bearing of the left front hub hummed. Ironically, when replacing it, the mechanic, without a press, most likely knocked too hard on the new bearing, since it walked a little - 5000 km. I had to buy a bearing again, but I did all the work at the service station, where there is a press. Now everything works without problems. Everything is fine on the bodywork, I did not notice anything, except that paint peeled off on the bottom of the right threshold (not visible from the side) at an interval of about 5 cm. I think that somewhere it touched the ground on irregularities (it was once). At the car service I found out that the issue price was 10,000 tenge (1 ruble - 5 tenge).
At 60,000 km, the rear muffler also burned out. I welded it, but the welder said that it would not last long, you need to buy a new one. When it burns out again, then I'll buy a new one. I found out the price for the original one - 13,000 tenge. This is with regard to important units and mechanisms.
At 60,000 km, regular speakers wheezed on the bass. I put the Pioneer broadband back and Alpine in the front doors. Now the sound, if you compare, is heaven and earth. Both bass and treble are very well heard. I go, enjoy.
Overall, I am satisfied with the car. I have something to compare with, since I drove a service Nexia, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent (Solaris). I can say that Zaz Chance 1.5 is better than the Nexia (or the Nexia was too old), but worse in terms of comfort and handling than the Chevrolet Aveo and Hyundai Accent. At the same time, spare parts for the last two cars are more expensive than for Zaz Chance. The Nexia was somehow problematic in design, the locks were constantly freezing in winter, but its handling was better for me than on Zaz Chance.
I think the disadvantage of Zaz Chance is controllability: some kind of steering wheel is tight, the gears are not switched very clearly (I consider the Hyundai Accent to be the ideal in gear shifting). WITH tight steering collided for the first time. It seems that the power steering also works, but for some reason, even on the Izh combi, according to memories, the steering wheel spun better. Also, among the disadvantages of Zaz Chance is an uncomfortable seat. I just compare it with Hyundai Accent, where you can comfortably lean your head against the headrest and drive, and on Zaz Chance the headrests are somehow far away, you can tilt your head back, but it will be without comfort. In principle, you can get used to everything. For small and affordable money, I have a completely working personal car, which does not create problems, since spare parts for it can be found quite high-quality and not at astronomical prices.
Produced by the Zaporozhye Automobile Building Plant in two modifications: sedan and hatchback. Serial production of the model began in 2000 and continues to the present. The machine is equipped with a Ukrainian engine, radiator and gearbox. The rest of the ingredients are from South Korea.
In 2000 "Auto ZAZ-Daewoo" presented the "Lanos T100" model to a wide audience. New car It was called ZAZ-Daewoo L-1300 and was the result of a joint development of Ukrainian and South Korean specialists.
Engine
The power plant is an engine of the Melitopol Motor Plant of the MeMZ 301 brand, gasoline, carburetor, which produces 63 hp. with. with a cylinder volume of 1.3 liters. The motor is paired with a manual 5-speed gearbox. In 2001, ZAZ Sens was equipped with a new engine with an injector, developing a power of 70 liters. with.
In 2002, the competition "Think of a name for the car" was organized, as a result of which the designation L-1300 was changed to Daewoo sens, and in 2007 the car was named ZAZ Sens. In addition to the new name, the car acquired an improved engine of the Melitopol plant of the MeMZ 317 brand with a capacity of 77 liters. with. with injection injection a combustible mixture, a South Korean-made 5-speed manual gearbox and interior renovation.
In September 2011, ZAZ Sens with an Italian engine was presented at the Kiev Auto Show. And in March 2012, the car began to be equipped with motors that comply with the Euro-3 standard.
Transmission
ZAZ Sens, specifications which are generally at a good level - the car is front-wheel drive, with a transverse engine. The clutch is single-plate, frictional, dry, the clutch release drive is hydraulic, the force from the pedal to the release fork is transmitted from the master cylinder through a flexible pipeline high pressure... The clutch transmits rotation to and that, in turn, rotates the separate drives of the front wheels.
The gearbox is two-shaft, 5-speed. A gearbox manufactured by Daewoo is installed on cars with a 1.4-liter engine displacement, and on cars with a 1.3-liter engine - from the ZAZ-1103 and ZAZ-1102, Slavuta and Tavria Nova models. The gearbox has 5 forward gears and one for reverse. All gears (except reverse) are helical gears with synchronizers. The final drive and the two-satellite differential are housed in one block.
Gearbox ratios for engine MeMZ - 1,3:
- The first speed is 3.454.
- The second speed is 2.056.
- The third speed is 1.333.
- The fourth speed is 0.969.
- The fifth speed is 0.828.
- Reverse - 3.358.
- Direct transmission - 4.133.
Gearbox ratios for Daewoo engine - 1,4:
- The first speed is 3.545.
- The second speed is 2.048.
- The third speed is 1.346.
- The fourth speed is 0.971.
- Fifth speed - 0.763.
- Reverse - 3.333.
- Direct transmission - 4.190.
Front wheel drive: two constant speed drive shafts. Periodic lubrication and prophylaxis are not required.
Wheels
ZAZ Sens wheels - 13-inch steel - are mounted on four bolts. Spare wheel located in a recess under the luggage compartment floor. Initially, the car was equipped with South Korean tires, then Polish tires "Debitsa". Currently, ZAZ Sens is equipped with tubeless tires of the Ukrainian production "Rosava" - 175/70 R13.
Suspension
The chassis of ZAZ Sens is quite reliable and has good technical parameters... Front suspension - "MacPherson", independent, with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorbers. Rear suspension - semi-independent, spiral, pendulum design, supported by a lateral stability torsion bar.
Steering
The steering column ZAZ Sens is injury-proof, with an anti-theft device. The rack and pinion steering mechanism can be equipped with a hydraulic booster, depending on the configuration. A front airbag is located under the steering wheel.
Brake system
The ZAZ Sens car is equipped with a service brake system, a spare emergency and a parking system. The main system is dual-circuit, hydraulic with diagonal distribution and automatic adjustment braking force depending on the load. Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. Brake system ZAZ Sens has a vacuum amplifier.
Body
The body of ZAZ Sens is load-bearing, all-metal, in two modifications: sedan and hatchback. The 4-door sedan is 4237 mm long, the 5-door hatchback is 4074 mm. The width of both options is the same - 1678 mm. The volume of the fuel tank holds 48 liters.
Anti-corrosion protection
In order for the body to be durable, anti-corrosion protection is applied to ZAZ Sens. Body parts are made by cold stamping, then a protective coating is applied to them, zinc-nickel MG 30/30 and zinc GA4S / 45. A zinc-nickel protective layer is used to cover parts that are in direct contact with an external aggressive environment, and zinc protection is used for parts that have indirect contact. The underbody and side skirts are protected with zinc from the outside. The boot lid, exterior doors and bonnet are treated with MG, while the hidden body parts, side members and engine compartment lining are covered with GA4S. 83 body parts are subjected to zinc-nickel treatment, the rest are covered with a varnish-and-paint layer.
Equipment
ZAZ Sens, the photo of which is presented on the page, is produced in a basic configuration, the minimum for a model of this class. The car belongs to the category of economy class cars, and its equipment cannot be exclusive. Therefore, the model is equipped with only the most necessary: an audio system, heated rear window and seat belts. The improved SE modification involves the installation of hydraulic boosters, on-board computer, GPS systems.
ZAZ Sens, the reviews of which are generally good, is distinguished by its low operating cost, inexpensive spare parts, economy, endurance and a significant resource. The disadvantages include the complex design of the gearbox, which breaks down quite often. The low ground clearance.
ZAZ Chance front wheel drive budget car produced by the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant - the ZAZ company. It is offered with a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback.
Also read the series of articles Chevrolet Lanos (ZAZ Chance) 1.5 owner reviews, five-year history of operation. About the twists and turns
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ZAZ Chance is the name of the model for the Russian market (in Ukraine ZAZ Lanos). Body Chance, also known as Chevrolet Lanos or Daewoo Lanos, was designed by the acclaimed automotive design guru Giorgetto Giugiaro in the mid-90s of the last century. The creation from ItalDesign was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1997. For many years of production, the exterior of the car has not undergone any, even cosmetic, changes. For Russian car enthusiasts new ZAZ Chance with the ZAZ Chance badge is exported from Ukraine, where he, only under the name Chevrolet Lanos, has been the absolute leader in sales over the past 5 years.
ZAZ Chance sedan 
ZAZ Chance hatchback By modern standards, Chance's appearance can be safely called ... boring. The rounded shape of the body in style echoes the teardrop-shaped block of headlights of the head light and rear side lights... The lines are so smooth and expressionless that they cause drowsiness. Carrying out an external review of the model, its body can be compared to a remnant, there is nothing to catch the eye.
Dimensions and ground clearance
- Overall dimensions dimensions ZAZ Chance in the sedan and hatchback bodies, respectively, are: length - 4237 (4074) mm, width - 1678 mm, height - 1432 mm, base - 2520 mm.
- Clearance(ground clearance) - 160 mm.
Salon - content and quality
While reviewing ZAZ Chance inside, it is also like plunging into pictures from the past. The roundness of the body is continued in the lines of the dashboard and door cards. The dashboard consists of three radii (the glass is very reflective), control symbols are located in its lower part. Wheel with a comfortable grip made of tactilely acceptable material. The controls are placed logically and simply - sat down and went, everything is at hand. The front seats are resilient, well padded, but located, perhaps, too low (lack of height adjustment, some owners joke - "fit like a racing car"), although they are quite comfortable when traveling long distances. Chance's salon has a back row for three passengers, but in fact it will be comfortable for two. Interior trim materials are frankly cheap, but, oddly enough, the owners rarely have complaints about the build quality.
When driving on roads with poor coverage, the interior plastic does not emit any characteristic sounds (but there are "crickets from birth"), sound insulation is good by the standards of the class.
The luggage compartment of the ZAZ Chance sedan has a volume of 320 liters, trunk hatchback - 250 liters.
trunk ZAZ Chance sedan 
trunk ZAZ Chance hatchback Specifications
Front suspension ZAZ Chance independent with a classic MacPherson strut and anti-roll bar. Rear suspension
- semi-independent, with a U-shaped beam. Rear stabilizer installed inside the beam. Front brakes - ventilated disc, rear - drum type, ABC system is not provided even as an option.
Chance is offered to Russian motorists with three gasoline engines and two types of gearboxes. So, engines 2012 models:
- 1.3 liters (70 hp), acceleration to 100 km / h - 16 seconds, top speed 162 km / h. Fuel consumption of ZAZ Chance 1.3 is 6-9 liters per 100 km of track;
- 1.5 liters (86 hp) dynamics of acceleration to 100 km / h - 12.5 seconds, the maximum speed reaches 172 km / h, the consumption of A-95 gasoline ranges from 5.2 to 10.4 liters. These motors are aggregated with a 5-stage mechanical box gear;
- 1.4 liters (101 hp) spurt to "hundreds" in 13 seconds, with maximum speed movement 170 km / h. Fuel consumption ranges from 5 liters on the highway to 8.5 in urban traffic. This motor is offered only with 4 automatic transmissions.
Pros of ZAZ Chance: low cost, high maintainability, cheap spare parts (as for a foreign car), acceptable quality.
Cons: outdated design, weak engine (1.3 liters).
Road test
Vehicle handling is poor. Chance's suspension is comfortable and soft, in bends, rolls, irregularities and road ripples are felt through small wheels (R13 – R14), and through steering rack on the steering wheel. The steering wheel, although light, is empty in all speed modes movement, information content decreases with increasing speed. This car is not for those who like to "light up", its purpose is different. The ZAZ test Chance of production in 2012 shows that the car was created for a calm, economical, comfortable movement around the city. On country highways, it provides balanced behavior at speeds up to 130 km / h. Do not forget that the machine is based on the components and assemblies of the Opel Kadett E (1984-1991 years of release), morally obsolete.
2012 price for Russia
For sedan Chance 1.3 liters. in the basic configuration they ask from 255,000 rubles. The hatchback body increases the price of the car by 10,000 rubles. The presence of air conditioning, power steering, front windows and central locking raises the cost to 300,000 rubles for a sedan and 320,000 rubles for a hatchback. Both bodies are 1.5 liters. in the initial configuration cost 304,000/308,000 rubles, respectively. The most expensive level of performance of a car is 1.5 liters. SX will cost the buyer 344,000/354,000 rubles. Chance price from 1.4 liters. (101 hp) and 4 automatic transmissions in the basic configuration S is 349,000 rubles (sedan) and 359,000 (hatchback). The maximum cost of a car with an automatic transmission in the SX configuration reaches 419,000/429,000 rubles.
Chevrolet Lanos 2012 price for Ukraine
For sedan Lanos 2012 the price starts from 80 960 UAH.,
for the hatchback the price was announced at 82,080 UAH.
Lanos 2011 can be bought in showrooms for an average of $ 500. cheaper.
I also wonder how much is a Chevrolet Lanos 2012 machine: with 4-speed automatic transmission, 1.4 l., 101 hp - from 97 120 UAH.
This state employee is one of the most available cars on Russian market... Its strong point lies in its low initial cost, simplicity of design, cheapness of spare parts and maintenance. The mechanical part and technical characteristics of ZAZ, proven over the years of operation, A chance with timely maintenance and proper care is a guarantee that owning this car will not make a hole in the family budget.
