Probably, there are no people in the country who would not have heard about famous brand- Chevrolet, whose cars are popular almost all over the world. The country of origin of Chevrolet is the USA, and the company is located in the structure of a huge corporation - General Motors... Today you will learn everything about this company, as well as the most famous cars.
Initially, GM did not have such a company, but it was the head of the structural enterprise Buick Motor Company, William Durant. In 1910, he was ousted from the company and in order to restore his reputation, he decided to use the engineering talents of the famous racer Louis Chevrolet. Thus, Louis began performing in Buick cars for advertising purposes.
November 1911 was famous for the fact that the Chevrolet brand entered the world market for the first time with the launch of the Classic Six sedan. This model was supposed to compete with the famous at that time Ford T, which had already sold in millions of lots throughout America. The sedan was five-seater, and was also equipped with a motor, the volume of which was almost 5 liters. At the same time, he developed a speed of almost 104 kilometers per hour.
The emblem in the form of a bow tie of the famous company was presented only in 1913. Its origin was the subject of controversy, one side of which claimed that William accidentally saw the pattern on the wallpaper in the hotel and took it as a basis, while the other believed that it was a semblance of a Swiss cross, since the famous racer was from Switzerland.
After successful deals for a car manufacturing agreement in Canada, Chevrolet was able to generate sufficient profit, and then William bought out all the shares of GM, becoming its president. Thus, Chevrole became a structural enterprise of a well-known corporation.
1955 was characterized by the fact that the company first introduced a V-shaped 8-cylinder engine, which was equipped with two carburetors and developed power of almost 165 Horse power... Later, this engine was modified and already had four carburetors, which raised the power to 185 hp.
In 1960, the company began producing its cars in Argentina under the Chevy II brand. However, after 18 years, there was inflation, due to which production had to be curtailed.
The company is now a global brand... Cars of this brand are also produced in Russia, enjoying wide demand among various consumers. In addition, the Russian company LADA, together with GM engineers, produced a car under the Chevrole Niva brand, which has found its application among many drivers in the country.
Famous cars
Speaking about the most famous cars of this brand, I would like, first of all, to mention the famous Bel Air, which became a truly popular car of the 50s era. The car in various modifications, from a convertible to a sedan, quickly spread across the United States. Bel Air became a legend in American culture at the time.
Many who are fond of American "car makers" probably know that Chevrolet is a famous manufacturer of Muscle Car, among which one can note the Chevrolet Camaro, which has undergone significant changes and is still being produced today, as well as the Chevrolet Impala, which at all times was the main car of the guards. order.
If you pay attention to many American action films, it is easy to see that it was Chevrole Caprice that became the main automobile star. The famous car is almost on a par with the Ford Crown Victoria, which is also widely used by police officers in all American states.
Most of the cars of that time were wide and had large enough engines that allowed them to pick up the desired speed easily. Currently, the company has reached the European level, making the bulk of its cars budget, and equips them with conventional in-line engines.
In our market, the Chevrolet Aveo was offered with 1.2-liter (72 hp) and 1.4-liter gasoline engines: eight-valve (83 hp) and sixteen-valve 94 hp. with. Transmissions - five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
In 2006, the production of restyled sedans with a new exterior and interior and the same technical "stuffing" started. At the same time, the version for the Western European market received the name Aveo, and at home the car was renamed to. The updated three- and five-door hatchbacks appeared a couple of years later than the sedan - in 2008. Also in 2008, new engines 1.2 (84 hp) and 1.4 (101 hp) began to be installed on Aveo.
Chevrolet Aveo was produced until 2012. Cars for Europe were made in Korea, and since 2007 - at the FSO plant in Poland. Cars for Russia were assembled at the Kaliningrad Avtotor, and since 2012 the model has been produced in Ukraine under the name.
In 2016, the sale of Uzbek-assembled sedans under the new name "" began on the Russian market.
In Mexico, the first generation Aveo was offered until 2017, and in Egypt, the car is still being sold.
2nd generation, 2011
Second generation Chevrolet models The Aveo debuted in 2011 with sedan and hatchback bodies. The car was sold all over the world, but in Australia and New Zealand the car was known as the Holden Barina, and in North America, South Africa, and some Asian countries - as the Chevrolet Sonic.
SKD assembly of cars for the Russian market was organized at the Kaliningrad Avtotor, and in 2013 a full-cycle production was launched at GAZ in Nizhny Novgorod. We offered sedans and hatchbacks with gasoline engine 1.6 with a capacity of 115 liters. with.
Prices for the Chevrolet Aveo started at 444,000 rubles: this is how much the basic version with two pillows, ABS, power windows and a radio tape recorder cost since 2012. For a surcharge, you could order a six-speed "automatic".
In 2015, Aveo, like other mass-produced models of the brand, left the Russian market, and the local production of cars ended. Soon the car left the markets of other European countries.
Especially for China, a restyling was carried out in 2014, which deprived the model of its characteristic round headlights. The car for the local market was equipped with engines 1.4 and 1.6 with a capacity of 103 and 121 liters. with. respectively. In 2015, this model was discontinued in China.
As a result of the 2016 update, the global “ Chevrolet Aveo»Received an updated exterior and interior design. Now a car under this name is officially sold in Korea, in the Arab countries of the Middle East and in Kazakhstan (where the local assembly of cars is carried out). The main engine is a 1.6-liter "aspirated", and in the Korean market the model is offered with a 1.5 turbo engine with 140 horsepower.
Lifan solano Is a very well proven 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 durable 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 Aveo Russian assembly set 1. Two years ago, we established 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. 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 and 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 buying a used Chevrolet car Aveo, 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 and its decent build quality have become the main factors for a profitable purchase.
However, 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 slightly changed 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 motorists.
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 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.
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 United States, or Russia would be in any case incorrect, because due to localization for each specific market, for commercial reasons, automakers 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, and for Ford, and for Renault, and for Nissan, and for many more brands around the world. Gestamp - body steel stamping, Johnson Controls - relays and switches. The plant of each of these companies are present on all continents and in almost all developed countries.
Maybe we will now reveal a terrible secret, but the so-called automaker does not so much carry out production, but 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 cleared up 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 unambiguous 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 to budget cars the economy class was added by the economy-plus class model - 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 teaching the consumer that more expensive, and, therefore, comfortable and powerful cars appear on sale.
What is generally available on 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, which became 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 machine of the secret service under the President of the United States, which in itself sounds like an impressive recommendation.
So you do not have to ask car dealership managers questions “where are Chevrolet Lanos, Captiva or Orlando assembled”. Now you definitely know that they are collected in South Korea.
We 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 one, 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 almost 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 across the sea, 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.
