In recent years, choosing a car has become a difficult task for motorists, since there are several dozen models on the market that can satisfy the most capricious buyers. And among them are two models that have already managed to show excellent technical characteristics to consumers, this is the Korean Kia Rio and the American Chevrolet Cruze.
These models have not had an eternal dispute since their appearance on the market, since the first car is intended for European motorists, and the second is destined to go to conquer Asia. But the assembly of both Rio and Cruz started from South Korea. And in the segment of comfortable sedans, both models are positioned as contenders. Although Kia is considered a budget option and is much cheaper in cost.
Considering the external parameters, it is difficult to determine which is better than Rio or Cruz, because here whoever likes it. The Chevrolet has a massive, respectable appearance, while the Kia has softer, flowing lines with a pretense of sporty style. For ordinary consumers, Rio looks prettier, resembling an arrow with its outlines. Original design rear lights, radiator grill in the style of "tiger nose" and unique in its structure wheel disks to the liking of more motorists with an average income level.
Cruz resembles a compact coupe. He is more to the liking of active business people, since his appearance immediately suggests that the class of this car is higher. The voluminous body and multi-section optics only add solidity to its outline.
Cruise's parameters in height, width and length are greater, but the clearance is less. The curb weight is about 200 kg more. However, the dimensions and weight do not differ much, and for most motorists this difference does not matter.
If we consider the body from the inside, the results are as follows. Chevrolet was given an all-metal body with 2-sided zinc plating. But at the same time, there is a certain proportion of aluminum parts. With proper care, you can not be afraid of corrosive phenomena in the next 8 years.
But it's hard to say which is more reliable than a steel case of a special thickness in Rio or a solid metal with aluminum inserts. Kia body also galvanized, but not all over the body. And, as practice shows, in the conditions of domestic roads, without additional processing, after 5 years, rust can crawl.
What is hidden inside?
Chevrolet interior
Considering the interior at first glance, you can give the palm to Chevrolet, since more expensive and high-quality materials were used for the interior design. The plastic elements are well-chosen and go well with the leather seats, and there is much more space for a comfortable trip.
The Rio has a lot of loose plastic parts that squeak and tend to fall off when driving on poor road surfaces. It is difficult for passengers to sit comfortably on the back sofa. The design of the Kia dashboard is a little dated, all the data can be viewed without any effort. There seems to be no noise isolation. But the engine is started with one button, like in a sports car.
In comparison with the Korean, Cruise has a multifunctional armrest, an original and well-read dashboard. Noise isolation is also top notch. But in terms of safety, its airbags and Isofix mounts are inferior to the security system in Rio. In addition to PB, the Korean also has:
- central locking software control;
- door lock for children;
- emergency braking alerts.
The safety level of the driver and passengers in Kia has a level 5 against 4 for a Chevrolet.
Where to put things and fuel?
The American has an impressive trunk volume of 450 liters. There are no complaints about the quality of the internal design of the compartment. But Rio has no trim in several trim levels. luggage compartment... It turns out that consumers who prefer the basic version do not need it.
The trunk of the Korean is not much more modest. Its volume is 432 liters. The plastic interior often increases the noise of the items in the compartment. Therefore, Rio owners will have to take care of something that will reduce the noise level on the trip.
Concerning fuel tank, then Cruise will have more fuel. After all, the volume of its capacity is 61 liters versus 42 liters for Rio. The filler neck is brought out to the side with a window on the rear fender.
Features of the technical configuration
The Chevrolet engine range is wider than that of the Kia. In the Cruise configuration, there are seven engine modifications with volumes from 1.4 liters to 2 liters with different power options ranging from 109 to 173 horses. The developers have endowed the car with 3 diesels and 4 gasoline-powered units. More detailed information is reflected in the table:
Compared engines Kia spectrum poorer. In its asset there are only 3 power gasoline units with volumes of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 liters, accommodating 88, 110 and 140 horses. But the Rio's motors are more environmentally friendly and, due to the lower power, the fuel consumption is lower. Provides their parameters in more detail:
Interact power units and with manual transmission, and with a gun.
As the test drive showed, the American has more power, it accelerates faster. And, as can be seen from the tables, his maximum speed indicator is higher. Cruz is perfect for urban roads due to its maneuverability, speed characteristics and the performance of the motors. But his appetite is "brutal", because he eats more fuel by almost a liter. True, the developers have proposed economical diesel engines, but not all motorists respect diesel-powered cars.
According to the reviews of the owners, they were especially impressed by the braking system of the Kia Rio. Disc brakes responds instantly to pedal pressure and grips the wheels firmly. If we compare with Cruz, then he has elements brake system not so tenacious.
The front suspension of both sedans is spring-loaded MacPherson, independent. True, there is a slight difference - this is the presence of a special hinge and a lower arm at the Rio. This structure allows you to reduce the cost of manufacturing this unit. But at the rear of the Kia and Cruz, an expensive semi-independent rifled beam with a spring and a shock absorber is installed.
Service features
After finding out whose technical characteristics are better, it is time to determine the cost of maintenance. On the territory of the Russian Federation, the assembly of both Cruise and Rio has been established, and therefore special problems with spare parts rarely arise.
Both sedans can be repaired in specialized services, through a network of DC and partner workshops. The only thing that can overshadow the owners is the lack of qualified craftsmen familiar with the fine structure of the technical filling of the Chevrolet Cruze or Kia Rio.
Concerning pricing policy then all expendable materials for a Korean they are a little cheaper, and the overall service costs for an American are higher. The main reason for this is called the budgetary affiliation of Rio.
The cost of the Chevrolet car itself is higher than the Kia by almost 300 thousand rubles in basic configuration... Manufacturers offer several versions of the assembly of the Korean car, which suggest the presence of different options for comfortable driving and driving. For Cruise, everything is different, since its versions differ in engine modification and transmission.
Determine that better cruise or Kia Rio is difficult, since both sedans have their own strengths and weak sides... By giving preference to the Korean, the motorist gets:
- economical;
- inexpensive to maintain;
- having low fuel consumption;
- with increased safety car;
- which has the ability to increase the level of comfort.
But the reliability of the body, the comfort of the cabin and sound insulation are not up to par.
Chevrolet Cruze has no problems with this. In all respects, this is a reliable durable car, the manufacturers of which have taken into account the preferences of motorists regarding the type of fuel. But they did not provide for the possibility of adding additional options.
Both cars have good characteristics, are more or less affordable in terms of financial costs and are attractive in appearance. But the Chevrolet Cruze is more suitable for business businessmen with a stable level of income and adherents of an aggressive style. Kia Rio is presented as a budget option, which will be so in operation. Its consumers are the broad masses of motorists who prefer affordability and simplicity with a subtle hint of sportiness.
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1st place: 5-door hatchback... It made its debut in Russia in January last year and turned out to be one of the largest in the "golf" class: the body length exceeds 4.5 meters. With a 5-seater layout, the trunk can accommodate luggage equivalent in volume to 413 liters. If the backrest is folded down and the shelf is removed, the Cruise can be practically turned into a cargo van with a volume of nearly one and a half cubic meters. True, when loading heavy luggage, a rather high threshold can interfere.
2nd place: sedan. Looks like this "Cruz" respectable and solid. Although in absolute figures, the difference is small - it is only 9 cm longer than the hatchback, and you will have to overpay 10-11 thousand rubles for this. Yes, the separate trunk of the sedan itself is slightly more spacious than that of the hatch, however, due to the much narrower opening and the well-known height restrictions, the car inevitably loses in practicality and ease of loading.
3rd place: station wagon. Appeared with us this spring. All other things being equal, the surcharge for such a body is quite significant - from 31 to 37 thousand, depending on the configuration. However, if you want a truly roomy estate, the SW should be considered first. In terms of dimensions and spaciousness, such a car competes with middle class cars. Here is the most spacious sofa, the most convenient mechanism for transforming the floor and trunk curtains, and if necessary, you can transport up to one and a half cubic meters of cargo.
Which configuration?
Basic LS well equipped: an MP3 radio, a pair of power windows, power and heated mirrors, a quartet of airbags and central locking... And heated front seats and air conditioning can be purchased for 6,000 and 27,000 rubles, respectively. It is also worth noting that all "Cruises" with "automatic", as well as the station wagon in the LS version, these last options are set by default.
True, the LS cannot improve ergonomics, safety, or interior trim. Therefore, in our opinion, the optimal option would be "Cruz-LT"... Considering that there is no need to pay extra for the coolness in the cabin, this version is 29,000 rubles more expensive than the base. At the same time, "Chevy" becomes noticeably more comfortable, elegant and richer outside and inside. The door handles and mirrors are body-colored, the radiator grille is chrome-plated, and the fog lights are far from useless. The set of air bags has been expanded with window airbags, while the interior is enlivened by fabric inserts on the dashboard and doors. Steering column supplemented by length adjustment, and on the steering wheel itself there is a skin and remote control buttons with a radio tape recorder. Plus rear power windows, front center armrest, anti-theft alarm - all these important little things make communication with the car more pleasant. Finally, for ten thousand you can order alloy wheels.
Masthead "Cruz-LTZ" more expensive by another 60 thousand and is sold only with a 1.8 liter engine. By the standards of budget cars, this is already a little expensive. The only really useful things in the LTZ are climate control and rear parking sensors. But, in principle, you can do without them.
Which engine?
1st place: 1.6 L (109 HP). Optimal in terms of price and power-to-weight ratio, this motor is in many respects similar to the "Opelev" series "Ecotech-1.6". Such a "Cruz" is lucky enough, even if you go out of town with a full load; and at the same time it is economical (on average 8 liters with manual gearbox, 10 liters with automatic gearbox). True, the engine spins slowly, and it will only allow it to joke if the speed does not drop below the 3500 mark on the tachometer.
2nd place: 1.6 L (124 HP). We marked it with silver only because such an engine can be obtained exclusively with a station wagon. In Europe, however, it is defined as the base for any "Cruise". In fact, this is the same former Ecotech, which was supplemented with a variable valve timing system, increasing power, improving traction in transient modes and making it more economical.
3rd place: 1.8 L (141 HP). Decent power and enviable (if not to abuse high revs) efficiency have long become the hallmark of this engine. He pulls better on medium and high revs and is easier to maintain on the highway cruising 130-140 km / h. However, the optimal version is 37,000 rubles more expensive than the optimum. By the way, even with the "mechanics" the 1.8-liter engine does not endow the "Cruz" with any particularly vigorous acceleration - in the "golf" class there are many fast competitors with more modest engines.
We decided:
After the recent restyling, "Cruise" has become prettier on the outside and richer on the inside. Optimal is still the hatchback in the LT version with a 1.6-liter engine. In metallic and with light alloy discs, it will cost 683,000 rubles. This car will hardly suit fans of an aggressive driving style, but it wins over with high comfort. Taking into account the size, roominess, equipment and safety "Cruz" can be considered one of the most profitable "golf" -class hatchbacks for today.
How to choose a Chevrolet Cruze
The car is sold with three body types, three petrol engines and, again, in three trim levels. The hatchback and sedan are assembled in Shushary near St. Petersburg, and the station wagon is produced by the Kaliningrad plant Avtotor. Price - from 599,000 to 817,000 rubles.
Which to choose Chevrolet cruzeMore than three million drivers in the world have chosen this car. Today they travel and conquer city highways behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Cruze. Great choice. Reliable, with an impeccable reputation, this car allows the owner to easily overcome any difficulties on the road. What could be better? As an alternative to this sedan, European motorists are offered to try themselves "at the helm" Kia rio... I wonder what its advantages are? Why are these cars compared to each other, and where to choose? KIA Rio or Chevrolet Cruze - in our material.
Kia Rio and Chevrolet Cruze - which sedan is better?
Passengers separately, trunk - separately
In order not to be mistaken, to be objective and - Chevrolet Cruze and KIA Rio - it makes sense to evaluate the second sedan according to the same parameters.
Door to rio
Open the door, get behind the wheel. Let's get acquainted, this is -. The most recent model of this series was presented in 2011 during the auto show in Shanghai. This is a car with sporting ambitions. This is underlined, for example, by the specific grille on the radiator and the surround of the headlights.
Kia Rio is a Korean car with racing ambitions
And the motor roars!
What's with the engine? There are, as is the case with the Chevrolet, two possible modifications. 1.4 liters - 107 "horses". And also a 1.6-liter engine with a force of 123 points. Fuel - . The choice is mechanics and automatic.
| Car model: | Kia rio | |
| Manufacturer country: | South Korea | USA, South Korea |
| Body type: | sedan | sedan |
| Number of places: | 5 | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement, cubic meters cm: | 1248 | 1598 |
| Power, hp with. / about. min .: | 87/6000 | 124/6200 |
| Maximum speed, km / h: | 172 | 190 |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, s: | 13,5 | 12,8 |
| Type of drive: | front | front |
| Checkpoint: | mechanic 6 tbsp., automatic 6 tbsp. | |
| Fuel type: | petrol | petrol |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 6.3; track 4.4 | city 9.0; track 5,3 |
| Length, mm: | 4366 | 4603 |
| Width, mm: | 1720 | 1797 |
| Height, mm: | 1455 | 1477 |
| Clearance, mm: | 155 | 150 |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R14 | 205/60 R16 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1143 | 1375 |
| Full weight, kg: | 1565 | 1834 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 43 | 60 |
The outcome of the competition "KIA Rio vs KIA Rio" is rather a draw. After all, KIA has also successfully passed a number of special tests and tests. By the way, the car is equipped with ESS, ABS and ESC systems, which emphasizes the international approach of the manufacturer to vehicle safety. Airbags and new-generation brake discs are also a plus.
Test Drive Chevrolet car Cruze:
What a surprise…
Unlike Chevrolet, where the cost of the Cruise only starts from 600,000 rubles, KIA Rio can be taken from 540,000 rubles. And for 660,000 - get an option with a decent "minced meat".
"Breakfast" for Chevrolet
So, on the comparison scales, the price clearly adds "grams" in favor of the KIA Rio. What other trump cards are there in the confrontation between Cruise and KIA Rio? ... This is what cannot be kept silent. Cruz "eats" one and a half times more ...
Answer for KIA
So what happens? "Korean" KIA bypassed his fellow and opponent? But don't jump to conclusions! As test drives have proven, Chevrolet has more engine power. Cruise also accelerates faster, his maximum speed 23 km / h higher than Rio. The trunk of the Chevrolet is 42% more spacious, and the fuel tank in some models holds 17 liters in comparison with the KIA.
Test Drive Kia car Rio:
These are the contradictory results. Automotive draw, which stipulates that the winner will be determined by the motorist. Focusing on your taste and wallet.
Despite the fact that Kia-Rio and Chevrolet-Cruz are classmates, in Russia they are unlikely to have to compete. Chevrolet Cruze II is not officially supplied to Russia. But KIA Rio, it is not easy to supply, this car is produced in Russia. But this concerns Russian market, but in the world cars very much even compete, since they are close in price.
Even the presented photos show that both cars are very beautiful. The size of the cars is also close and are in the same class, the so-called golf class or class C, according to the European classification. So I think that if someone chooses between these two cars, it is unlikely that they will make a choice based on their appearance. Here, apparently, other factors will come into play.
It is also worth noting that, unlike its predecessor, developed in South Korea, the new Cruise was developed in the United States. Which is clearly visible in appearance. The American School of Design is clearly visible in it.
Interior
The interior of both cars is made of fairly high quality and expensive materials. But in terms of design, it seems to me that Cruz has a more organic design. There is no protruding LCD display, as if attached after the interior design has been drawn.
In addition, if the design of the front panel of the KIA Rio can be called, so to speak, averaged. Something similar can be seen on many machines. But the Chevrolet Cruze II has a bright and memorable design. Inside, the car looks frankly beautiful and authentic. The metal inside Cruise looks in its place, and not located for "order", as in Rio.
In short, in terms of interior decoration, Cruz definitely looks more preferable than Rio.
Technical stuffing
The interior and exterior are, of course, very important, this is what every car owner sees. But, nevertheless, the most important thing, in my opinion, is what is under the hood of the car and, in general, is hidden from view. In general, let's move on to comparing the technical stuffing of both cars.
Despite the fact that so far only one engine is provided for the new Cruise, this engine is very, technically, advanced. The Chevrolet engine has a volume of 1.4 liters (1399 cubic centimeters). This engine is turbocharged and has a capacity of 153 hp. with. at 5600 rpm. But that's not all the know-how of this motor. Its cylinder block is made of aluminum. The fuel system is equipped with direct fuel injection into the cylinders. The engine has a start-stop system, which significantly saves fuel, and a number of systems aimed at reducing friction and increasing engine life. The fuel consumption of the new items, according to the developers' calculations, will be 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers. What can a competitor oppose to this?
For the Kia Rio, the Koreans offer two engines:
- Petrol 4-cylinder with a volume of 1.4 liters. With a capacity of 100 liters. with.;
- Gasoline 4-cylinder with a volume of 1.6 liters. With a capacity of 123 liters. with..
Despite the fact that the engines are modern, but this is the present day, Rio does not have such technical innovations as Cruz.
Important! There were many claims to the subcompact from the first generation Chevrolet that its engine was weak. Now the car is devoid of this drawback. The Chevrolet engine is powerful and will satisfy even the most demanding enthusiasts to ride with the breeze. Up to a hundred, the new Cruise will accelerate in 8 seconds.
Despite the fact that the Ria engines are not the first freshness, they have one indisputable advantage - these engines are practically silent. In addition, despite the fact that the Rio's motors are weaker than those of the Cruise, most average motorists consider their power to be sufficient.
The transmission for both cars is, in principle, the same. Both competitors have a choice of two gearboxes:
- 6-speed mechanical;
- 6-speed automatic.
As for the wheel suspension, it is the same. Both machines have MacPherson struts at the front, and a torsion beam at the rear. Curiously, the advanced versions of the Cruise have a different suspension for the rear axle, they use the Watt mechanism.
Important! Despite the fact that both suspensions of the cars are similar to those of Cruise, it is made of aluminum. Which, of course, is a more advanced solution.
Summary
It is very difficult to adequately compare the Chevrolet Cruze and Kia Rio without having traveled on any of them. However, let's try to do this, so to speak, virtually, based on their technical parameters... If you ignore the appearance machines, then, from a technical point of view, for me, the answer to the question is what better Kia Rio or Chevrolet Cruze is unambiguous, it is, of course, the Chevrolet Cruze II. These are more powerful motors, or rather, a motor and a more advanced chassis and, of course, an almost exclusive dashboard.
As for the design, which I deliberately did not evaluate, then before that you need to understand that Cruz 2, unlike the first generation, is no longer a Korean development. Chevrolet Cruze II was developed in the USA and is focused primarily on the market of this country. So, personally, I love the American school of auto design, and in my subjective opinion, Cruz is definitely prettier. As for Rio, this car is kind of impersonal, even despite the well-recognized style of the KIA company. The new Rio turned out to be somehow remnant. But I emphasize, this is my personal opinion, based on my personal taste.
As for the prices for these cars, then, as I wrote above, Cruz 2 is not for sale in Russia, I hope so far. But in the USA, where both cars are sold, the prices for them are approximately the same, somewhere in the region of just over 15,000 dollars.
If in the USA the prices for Rio start at 15,000 dollars, then in Russia the car is much cheaper. Our prices for it start somewhere from 10,000 dollars or 600,000 rubles, then at what rate to count. And this is not surprising, because the Rio is already a Russian car, produced in Russia.
Sales of C-class cars are declining, and not least because the traditional leaders of the segment in recent years have left the market, and the B + class babies have matured and increased in size. Once the most popular class among foreign cars Russian assembly shrank to almost 10% of the market and continues to fall. Unfortunately, the GM corporation left the Russian market under the pretext of lower economic indicators, although the Cruze and Astra were assembled in St. Petersburg and already had a good degree of localization.
In this situation, the Chevrolet Cruze, it seems, will forever remain the "hero of the old days" - a car that in a very short period of time gained high sales rates, ahead of even much cheaper cars, and left in the prime of life due to an obviously political decision. There are, of course, chances that we will still see the Cruze under the new Ravon brand and the Uzbek assembly. But for now, fans of the model have only one way - to the secondary market.
Cruze and his kin
The lineup of the Korean division of GM corporation (formerly Daewoo) turned out to be very confusing due to attempts to keep the old design of cheap cars in production. So, Cruze is in fact the successor of the Lacetti model and is known under this name in some markets. We sold them in parallel for a long time, and the Cruze was perceived as a model of a higher class. However, with brands, too, everything is complicated: he and Buick in China, and Daewoo in many Asian countries.
Howbeit, new car The C-class for the Korean division of Chervrolet was developed globally and was intended to replace many outdated solutions at once in the European, American and Asian markets. The car shared the platform with the no less known to us Opel astra J, which is also found in global markets under several other brands owned by GM.
Technique
Cruze is a mass product, it is designed as simply as possible for a car of this class. Suspensions are as budgetary as possible - MacPherson strut in front and a semi-dependent beam in the rear. For the sake of improving characteristics rear suspension up to the level of the multi-link, a very interesting solution was applied - an additional thrust with a Watt mechanism for the perception of lateral forces. The design allows to make the beam significantly softer, increasing comfort and improving the quality of taxiing. And unlike the conventional Panhard rod design, there is no lateral suspension movement during compression.
The motors, again, are the simplest, most reliable and cheapest of all units in the GM range. The 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines are naturally aspirated, long known from European Opel models, and the 1.4 supercharged engine is also from Opel. Gearboxes, as you might guess, are also from GM stocks, M32 and F40 units, familiar to Europeans, are six-speed manual transmissions and 6T30 / 6T40 series “automatic machines” of our own production. Less common are the four-speed Aisin in combination with a 1.6-liter engine. The salon is quite spacious, although it does not match the quality of European models. Big choice additional options, three body options. In general, everything that is supposed to have a budget car of this class. They did not forget about the design - the car looks stylish both inside and out. Yes, and the prices were pleasing - Cruz cost only a little more than a B + class car, but the owner could forever forget about the "feeling of the elbow", about the tightness in the shoulders on rear seats, weak motors and "vegetable" handling. In general, the car has earned its popularity. Let it go easier than the Astra J or Octavia, but the handling is safe and even with a "twinkle". The salon is slightly smaller and simpler than that of the segment leaders, but still it does not suffer from cramped conditions and leaves a positive impression.
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Body and interior
The body of "Kruzikov", like all the latest generations of GM cars, is distinguished by good corrosion resistance. In any case, cars with traces of corrosion still need to be looked for. If any traces are found, it is usually the "sandblasting" area in the front on the threshold or arches, which are almost not protected by plastic from the inside.
The metal of the outer body panels is thin, it is very easy to crumble, and given the "credit" class of the car, many of them have many times repainted doors and fenders due to the peculiarities of Casco insurance in our country. The bumpers are also scratched very easily, the paint on them is not very strong. In general, minor paintwork defects are usually present on cars in abundance, unless the car has been recently painted or serviced oh-oh-very carefully. Crookedly hanging bumpers are often the consequences of not accidents, but simply not very neat parking in drifts - the fastenings are weak, they are easily "pulled". Many people drill out the remnants of plastic rivets of bumper fittings and install more reliable aluminum ones. The salon is doing well, unless, of course, pay attention to the emerging "crickets" and cosmetic defects. Actually, there is almost nothing to break down here due to its simplicity. Only now the materials of the steering wheel and gearshift knob are rather weak, for many they peel off after 50 thousand kilometers, and this is definitely not the consequences of a twisted odometer. Cars with a mileage of more than 150 thousand usually already have a cover on the steering wheel, traces of seat repair, besides, the plastic inserts of the center console are beginning to peel off. On machines with fabric front panel inserts, they already require serious cleaning, leather inserts become less dirty and easier to clean.
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It is also worth paying attention to the fact that, due to the peculiarities of the configuration of the center console, alterations of the standard multimedia system are in great demand - advanced versions of the head unit are relatively often installed instead of simpler systems. For example, the system for restyled cars with the MyLink interface is installed in dorestyle. At the same time, the front console is completely moved to install the monitor, and here options are possible - either the work is performed at the highest level (at the same time all creaks will disappear and the panel will be glued with good noise insulation), or it will be a "collective farm" intervention and everything will be kept "on snot" ... In the second case, accordingly, crickets will only be added.
Electrician
To my credit Korean cars it should be noted that at such a young age they practically do not have electrical problems. True, many owners are inclined to the aforementioned "collective farm". Often installed buttons for opening the trunk, new optics (some under a Mercedes, and some under a BMW). By the way, flashing multimedia devices with more modern firmware is also a favorite "customizing" for Cruise. The engine compartment wiring is afraid of water - unfortunately, there are cases of electric failures after washing the engine or overcoming puddles at high speed. Weak sockets of head light bulbs and foglights do not withstand bulbs increased power, but this is hardly a manufacturer's problem. But the windows that fail when trying to lower the frozen glass are most likely a design flaw.Occasionally, engine sensors, ignition coils, relays fail ... The brake pedal sensor does not work even less often, but causes a whole "garland" on dashboard due to the appearance of an error on the ABS unit. Another electrical problem can be attributed to a short service life. battery, which rarely lives more than three or four years, which is not enough by modern standards, especially since there are no powerful consumers in the car. The fault here, most likely, is the system of intelligent regulation of the charging current - it is worth checking what voltage it holds onboard network, both undercharging and overcharging of the battery are possible.
Chassis
Suspensions are not only structurally simple, but also reliable enough when used carefully. At the rear, the two silent blocks of the beams often do not require replacement with runs over two hundred thousand kilometers, the levers of the Watt mechanism fail a little more often, and only the shock absorbers last less than 100 thousand kilometers. The front suspension has a less resource, first of all, the rear silent blocks of the levers fail, often with a mileage of up to 50 thousand. The resource of the ball joint, strut support and shock absorber depends on the driving style and is usually at least 100 thousand. And a wide selection of non-original spare parts allows you not to worry too much about reliability. Steering rack on Russian cars- with a conventional power steering pump, and the pump is frankly weak. During repairs, it is recommended to change it to a pump from European Opel models with the same motors, although they are not compatible in the catalog. Itself steering rack moderately reliable, knocks appear with a run over a hundred thousand and usually do not lead to leaks for a long time.
Korean and other "imported" cars usually have an AC Delco electric amplifier from the very beginning of production. But after restyling, the EUR began to appear in Russian vehicle trim levels. The most serious problem with such an amplifier is the burnout of the connection module due to poor contact and moisture penetration under the connector cover. More often, problems are caused simply by a high load on the generator and manifest themselves in the form of power surges during the operation of the EUR, refusal to "strengthen" and painfully familiar to the owners of the first "Kalin" independent steering wheel jerks to the side. It is recommended to check the condition of the unit at each maintenance, it is mandatory to check the tightness of all connectors and backlash in the force distribution module, which is located in place of the spools of a conventional rack with power steering. A common complaint about brakes is the creak of the pads. Unfortunately, GM has not wanted to defeat this design feature for more than a dozen years. Branded pads with a glue layer and new "anti-squeak" springs eliminate the problem for a while, but older cars are doomed to the squeak of the pads. The rear calipers are also capricious - they really do not like long-term operation on worn-out pads, and replacing the pads on it is not an easy one. But the brake discs are reliable and inexpensive, the resource of the pads is very long, the "original" is not prone to warping. Standard opel cable moisture problem hand brake the car did not pass - after three years of operation, it is recommended to “spill” the cable shirts with oil in advance on the eve of the winter season.
Transmission
Manual transmissions on Chevrolet do not have serious problems with the resource, rare failures of the secondary shaft bearings are most often associated with a low oil level in the manual transmission - the oil seals are rather weak. But the automatic transmission here is from the already repeatedly considered 6T30 / 6T40 family, which is actually developed by GM, and this is not the most successful family of boxes. Overheating, a small resource of mechanics, a capricious valve body - that's all about it. The first problems can begin with runs of about 50 thousand kilometers, but most often the box is still waiting for the "anniversary" and 100-120 thousand mileage. Then blows, jerks and similar unpleasant surprises begin. If you immediately take up the valve body and replace the blocking lining of the gas turbine engine, then there is a chance to do without overhaul. But most often, the owners drive a little more and eventually finish off the mechanical part of the automatic transmission, after which the repair becomes much more expensive. It includes the replacement of the bushings and the solid part of the filling. If you change the oil frequently, at least once every 40 thousand kilometers, and do not get carried away with fast acceleration, then the box can travel 200 and 250 thousand kilometers, but the chances are not very great due to the peculiarities of its design.
But spare parts are relatively inexpensive and the box is very technologically advanced - initial repairs usually do not cost much. It is often recommended to install an enlarged automatic transmission radiator and an external ATF filter. And change your oil more often! Moreover, it is not at all necessary to pour expensive "original" oil if you are confused by the price of 1,600-1,800 rubles per liter. Approximately the same price is for quite "branded" cans of 4.0 liters of class D VI oil from many manufacturers, and the replacement procedure itself will cost a penny. The savings can be significant, because a factory restoration box under the exchange program costs at least 240 thousand rubles, and a new one is even more expensive. In comparison, the cost of a couple of unnecessary oil changes looks completely insignificant. And against the backdrop of the cost of burned fuel Maintenance shouldn't be embarrassing at all.
Engines
Fortunately, the motors are fine here. The 1.6 engines were installed in two series, both are familiar from Opel cars. The motors of the F16D3 / F16D4 families are a Korean-Australian rethinking of the German motors of the Z16XE / Z16XER family and differ from them only in little things. Weaker F16D3 engines are based on the old Family I block, which has been produced since the 90s: the timing belt is driven by a belt, there are no phase shifters, there is no heat exchanger, but there are hydraulic compensators. Reliability is high, maintainability is excellent, spare parts are inexpensive. The resource is limited in the first place piston group- usually oil appetite increases with runs over 200 thousand. As a rule, with such a mileage, the head of the block already requires repair - at least the valve guides will have to be replaced. Of the troubles during operation - cracking of the exhaust manifold, a weak intake manifold, always dirty throttle and not a very high timing resource - it is best to preventively change the belt every 60 thousand runs. The newer motors, F16D4, are related to the larger 1.8-liter F18D4. Of course, they also come from "Germans" - this is the well-known Z16XER / Z18XER family and their more strangled A16XER / A18XER variants by Euro-5 standards. There are phase shifters, an oil-antifreeze heat exchanger and a controlled thermostat. Traction is noticeably better, especially for the 1.8 engine, and economy too. The timing belt resource has become higher - now they run 90-120 thousand kilometers with conventional phase control stars, and even more with oval ones. However, it is still better to change the belt every 60 thousand.
In addition to the added elements, something is missing from the design. For example, hydraulic lifters. All the changes together mean that the motor has become insignificantly in operation, but more expensive. And he also has a better attitude to the movement "on cold", which can significantly reduce the resource. For the rest - the same good old motors, only phase shifters can knock. Then you need to clean the "phasic" valves or change the assembled parts themselves. The thermostat can give an error on the heating element - this leads to overheating and detonation. Fortunately, the thermostat usually opens earlier after three years, so it's okay. Well, you also need to remember to adjust the valve clearances every 50-60 thousand kilometers. But the heat exchanger under the exhaust manifold is really an unpleasant thing, it often loses its tightness, especially for those who like to “turn” a cold engine. Further developments follow several scenarios - either the oil gets into the antifreeze, impairing the cooling and soiling the block and radiators, or the antifreeze into the oil, causing problems with the oil pump and liners. But the most unpleasant thing is if the oil spills out, directly onto the hot catalyst, and causes a fire in the engine compartment. Well, or just the car smells strongly of burnt oil, hinting that a fire is near. Sounds so-so? Just remember about this feature of engines and do not try to accelerate and skid cheerfully on a cold engine. And if the heat exchanger leaks when buying - it can be seen from below under the exhaust manifold, then you should know that the motor was not taken care of in winter. After restyling, the Cruze appeared and really modern engine, 1.4 supercharged. This, again, is a motor with German roots... A14NET is very successful and the car runs much better with it than with the same power of 1.8. Of course, there is a turbine and a timing drive with a chain, which usually means increased costs for service, but not this time.
