Niva Chevrolet years of release. SUV NIVA from Chevrolet

For Russian car depths, it is better to find Chevrolet Niva. There are, of course, the legendary "Lada 4 × 4", but if you need not only good permeability, and also more or less decent comfort for trips to the city, then in this case "Niva" from GM AvtoVAZ - the best choice in the Russian market.

For the first time, this compact SUV appeared on our expanses in 2002, although his debut could take place before. Back in 1998, AvtoVAZ prepared a project to issue, which was to be changed in the model range outdated "Niva 2121". But, as it often happened with interesting projects of that period, money for mass production of new products was not found and in 2001 AvtoVAZ sold the GENERAL MOTORS license, which a year later, making more than 1000 changes to his "color and taste", launched the production of the first generation This car.

In 2009, an SUV has been restyled, receiving more modern appearance in the spirit of corporate style Chevrolet. The standard of beauty SUV, naturally, cannot be called, but in general, the exterior of Chevrolet Niva is quite visible, easily recognizable and practical. Despite its compactness, the SUV has an verified body proportion and high clearance, which significantly increases the off-road properties of the car.
The length of the SUV "NIVA" is 3919 mm excluding "spares" and 4056 mm with a spare wheel. At the same time, 2450 mm is allocated on the wheel base, and the front and rear skes are respectively 721 and 748 mm. Body width - 1800 mm, taking into account the mirrors the overall width is 2120 mm. SUV height - 1652 mm. Road clearance (clearance) under the rear axle is 200 mm for a car with full loading and 240 mm for a car of a circular mass with 15-inch wheels. Curb mass of an SUV - 1410 kg.

The cabin is difficult to call the spacious, especially sitting on the back row, where the places in the legs are noticeably lacking. But at the same time, for the driver "Niva" is offered quite ergonomic space with a convenient angle of rotation of the central console, an excellent visibility due to extensive glazing and a comfortable fit, especially in cars released since February 2014, when an SUV began to equip more modern seats with small lateral support. and new head restraints.

Nice pluses of Chevrolet Niva include a luggage compartment that can hide 320 liters of cargo in its depths in the base and 650 liters with folded second-row chairs. At the same time, we note that the trunk is deprived of the threshold and has a wide doorway, which markedly facilitates loading / unloading.

Specifications. Currently, Chevrolet Niva is offered only with one option for the power plant. On its role, the manufacturer chose a reliable atmospheric gasoline engine of inline layout with 4 cylinders with a total working volume of 1.7 liters (1690 cm³), distributed fuel injection and 16-valve timing. The engine fully fits into the framework of the requirements of the Euro-4 environmental standard and is capable of producing up to 80 hp. Power at 5000 rev / min, as well as up to 127.4 nm of torque at 4000 rpm. A motor with non-alternative 5-speed "mechanics" is aggregated, which allows you to accelerate an SUV to a maximum speed of 140 km / h, spending about 19.0 seconds on the starting jerk from 0 to 100 km / h. As for the fuel consumption, about 14.1 liters in the city of Niva eats, 8.8 liters are limited on the highway, and in a mixed cycle, it consumes an average of 10.8 liters of gasoline AI-95.

We add that from 2006 to 2008, this SUV was available in the FAM-1 (or GLX) modification, which was completed with a 1.8-liter Opel Z18xe motor with a return to 122 hp. In addition to the other engine, this version received a 5-speed AISIN Manager with an integrated distribution known by Suzuki Grand Vitara. SUV SUV NIVA FAM-1 did not use and for two years only about a thousand cars were sold.

In the heart of Chevrolet Niva lies carrying the body with an anterior independent spring suspension on the basis of double transverse levers and the rear dependent 5-rod spring suspension. The wheels of the front axle of the car are equipped with disk brake mechanisms, on the rear wheels, the manufacturer uses simple drum brakes. The brake system is supplemented with a vacuum amplifier, and in senior grades additionally receives the ABS system. The roll steering mechanism works in a pair with power steering. All modifications of the SUV are equipped with a system of mechanical constant full drive based on an inter-axis blocked differential and a 2-speed handout. Together with high ground clearance and compact dimensions, the full drive system of this SUV provides excellent geometric permeability on off-road, stability when overcoming turns on a slippery road and the possibility of towing trailers weighing up to 1200 kg.

Package and prices. In the Russian market, Chevrolet Niva in 2017 is offered in six versions of equipment: "L", "LC", "GL", "LE" and "GLC".

• For the standard equipment of the SUV minimally, 588,000 rubles are asked. The list of equipment includes: hydraulic power steering zf, immobilizer, front door power windows, fabric interior, steel discs dimension of 15 inches, central locking, audio preparation with two speakers, isothermal glasses, heating of the rear passengers and external heating mirrors and electrical settings.

• The car in the maximum modification is sold at a price of 719,500 rubles, and its privileges are: two front airbags, combined interior decoration, ABS, air conditioning, fog lights, heated front armchairs, regular audio preparations for four columns, 16-inch alloy "rollers" , Roof rails and factory alarm (plus the above functionality).

The first six - seven years of Chevrolet Niva body is well opposed to corrosion, but then red dots gradually begin to appear on all the joints and corners of the car. Most of all suffer the lid of the gas tank, the hood, the edges of the wings and doors. Deep chips on the paint rust quickly quickly, nor about which galvanized it is certainly not going.

Paint and varnish coating in quality, chips and scratches appear not as soon as on other cars. Of course, more than 20-centimeter clearance and plastic body kit are additionally affected. However, quite often the paint can begin to swell by itself, especially on the arches and on the hood. Often overlayed the pad between the trunk door and rear bumper.

How to fight rust on the thresholds.

Heavy reserve sooner or later makes the back door to prick and she begins to close badly. Fastening bumpers weakens with time and formed quite noticeable gaps between them and the body. Often there is a backlash at the driver's door and door handles. Glasses with frequent lowering are gradually covered with scratches and eventually flowing and hired.

The weak point of the lower part of the car are spars. They are covered with rust and often deform from subdomains. The engine protection can be drifting the engine protection during movement, the creak is especially heard during turns. In the age of age, fuel tubes in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right wheel are often overloaded.

The trunk is quite modest, only 320 liters, the folding of the seats allows you to increase its volume up to 650 liters, but for the transportation of longs the depth of the received opening will be small. The upholstery is very practical and easy to clean, but with additional niches just trouble, it's nowhere to fold the driver's skarb. Some configuration includes a branded shovel, hanging on the fifth door on the other side of the spray.

The Salon Niva Chevrolet is a prefabricated Solonka of Vaza models of the late 90s, most of all parts from the model 2115. Plastic hard, sparkler, but wear-resistant. Regulating except the new steering wheel, which appeared in 2009. Drivers complain of a small amount of tanks for the trifles and the terrible rattling of the glove box.

Noise isolation is very weak. The engine and tires are distinctly audible, and at high speed it is added to the wind whistling from the side mirrors. On certain engine speeds, approximately between 2500 and 3000, begins to vibrate the lever of the PPC. And in the range from 80 to 100 km / h, the distribution is insanely, usually the owners try to drive or faster or slower.

Due to the scored drain behind the expansion tank in the salon can get water. The radiator of the heater also often flows, and it does it right on the front passenger's feet. Replacing it on a model equipped with air conditioning will require full disassembly of the panel. Cables for dampers of valve control systems and heating are stretched and burst. The stove is very noisy, but heats very well.

The overall drivers are sitting down seats. The front panel under the influence of direct sunlight may be deformed, especially the glove cover (it just stops closing). Through the torn anthers of the levers of the box and disassemble, the cold air can blow, and through the seal of the steering shaft and the antenna fastening - to leak water.

In 2009, the car was seriously modernized. Italian Design Studio Bertone was heading the update, so restyling touched the appearance of the machine and interior decoration. The grille changed the grille, there were new linase headlamps, and the lanterns found another drawing, the bumper changed, and the rear received a convenient rubber overlay, facilitating the loading of the overall cargo.

In the cabin now another steering wheel with three knitting needles and a more comfortable gear handle, an open box appeared and two cup holders between armchairs, other seats and a better upholstery of the ceiling. Finally, the normal lighting plaffers and the glacial were made. Door seals are thicker, optional rails are available, as well as door handles and mirrors painted in body color. Revised noise insulation and pattern of wheels.

Shevi Niva is one of the few cars on the Russian market that has no airbag in the basic version. However, starting with the GL configuration, it is also from the driver, and at the front passenger, they also laid belts pretensioners. Of the active safety systems, there are only ABS.

The car passed the crash test twice and both times in 2011. Representatives of the GM-AvtoVAZ company broke the export option in the maximum configuration and it coped well, 12.5 points out of 16 possible. But the journalists have tested the basic model for our market and the result turned out to be predictable terrible - only 1.6 points out of 16.

Failure on autoreview tests

By electrician under the hood, the main problems are mainly associated with the generator, more precisely with the wiring around it. It first burns, then contacts and in the end the diode bridge. In 2014, the node was upgraded. Another weak point is the starter. He has a small resource, as it is located in the immediate vicinity of the exhaust manifold and works in unfavorable temperature mode. With a long parking lot, the battery is often discharged.

In the salon, the fuel level pointer is usually the first, then the coolant temperatures, then the switches and turning relays. But all this most often happens closer to the hundredsmatic run. Often refuses the heating of mirrors, seats and rear windows, as well as power windows. And they make it spontaneously, can stop working on the new car.

The native keychain of the control of the central lock is extremely short-lived. When you turn on the dimensions, sometimes the ignition is triggered, despite the fact that the key is not even inserted into the lock. The headlight light is quite good, especially after restyling, however, due to bad contacts, lamps are sometimes burning and plastic reflectors melted.

The suspension is energy-intensive, however, on the usual asphalt, it leads to an excessive batch of the body, which is most felt in the turns. Especially not comfortable rear passengers, they even throw them on the lying police. The machine is completely revealed at rough terrain, long strokes of the suspension and permanent four-wheel drive allow you to pass where modern crossovers with a complex electronic filling.

Approximately 50,000 km run is usually knocking anything, does not rattle, but then it is most often interference. The first ball bearings of the front and silent blocks of jet tray are reached. Rubberometallic hinges of the upper right lever are burned due to the constant thermal effects of the exhaust gas removal system. To 100,000 km of replacement may require many more details, including shock absorbers.

A separate conversation will be about the wheel bearings. They require adjustments and suspenders of about every 30,000 mileage kilometers, then their resource will be about 80 thousand. Regular rods on nature with dirt and water races reduce the service life of hub bearings, as well as brake drums, by about twice.

Pedals are quite far from each other, you can led in heavy boots. Thanks to an effective vacuum amplifier, the car slows down well, the pedal is soft throughout the go. The front brake pads go about 30-40 thousand, wheels of 60-70 thousand km. Rear drums can easily pass 120 thousand kilometers, though the pads in them will have to change twice during this time. Brake hoses are better prepedentially replaced by 100,000 km of run, they can sweat at the most unexpected moment.

Chevrolet Niva SUV production started in the distant 2002. And although at the beginning of his life the car looked pretty modernly, in fact the car was built on the platform, the age of which approaches 40 years.

It should be noted that throughout the life cycle, the manufacturer regularly upgrades the model and expands the list of equipment.

Exterior

The design of the SUVROOL NIVA 2017-2018 popular in Russia came to us from the last century. Although it looks like a somewhat modern classic Niva, which AvtoVAZ sells now called 4 × 4. But the appearance has never been a "skate" of this model - it is bought for other reasons.

The front part of Chevrolet NIVA is expressed by a semicircular head optical optical size, between which the mesh radiator grille is located separated by one edge with the manufacturer's logo into two sections. At the bottom of the lattice and small round fog lights.

Schniiva profile is also far from the design of modern crossovers and SUVs. Here, a large road clearance is striking, high-rising arches, black central racks and the same "foliage" at the bottom of the body. If not a slightly slight hood, the car would look square.

The feed of Chevrolet Niva looks very simple: at the top of the resolution of the stop signal, but, unlike modern models, it is not built into the spoiler, but is located behind the glass of the trunk doors.

The latter, by the way, takes almost the entire back area. We also have a spare wheel suspended on the door, the irregular shape of the glass in it and the simplest rear lights.

Salon

About the Schniva salon can be said to all the same as mentioned above about the exterior. He came to us from the past, and distant. The interior is outdated many years ago, although, on the other hand, most of these cars are operated in such places and such conditions that excessive electronics and high-quality materials looked ridiculous.

At the disposal of the driver of Chevrolet Niva is a large three-spoke steering wheel from the "wooden" plastic. Of course, there is no talk about any multifunctionality. In no less concisely, the dashboard, made practically in the standard layout - in the center of the tachometer and speedometer, and on the sides of them there are two more scales and two information screen.

On the right plasper of functional buttons and indicators under which a pair of ventilation deflectors are installed. Below are three "twist" to control the climate in the car, and then the transmission control levers.

The front armchairs in Chevrolet Niva are no convenience and spaciousness and talk about comfortable long-distance travel, rather, on the contrary. The driver has to steer in a hornble state. Rear, exactly the opposite - space in all directions, there may be calmly three adult men can sit.

Characteristics

Chevrolet Niva 2016-2017 is a compact SUV in a five-door body, calculated by a maximum of five people. It has the following overall dimensions: length - 4,048 mm, width - 1,786 mm, height - 1,652 mm. The curb weight is 1,410 kg, and the volume of the luggage compartment varies from 320 to 650 liters.

The car is equipped with an anterior independent spring suspension on double transverse levers and rear dependent spring. The brakes in front of the disc, and the drum rear. Installed 15-inch wheels with tires 205/75. Road clearance is 200 millimeters.

The model is equipped with the only 1.7-liter gasoline engine with a return of 80 hp and 128 nm of torque. The motor is aggregated in a pair with a manual transmission and a full drive system.

Price in Russia

SUV CHEVROLET NIVA is sold in Russia in six trim: SL, L, LC, LE, GLC and LEM. Chevrolet Niva 2020 price varies from 667,000 to 819,000 rubles.

MT5 - five-speed MCPP
AWD - four-wheel drive (permanent)

If a year ago I immediately realized that in front of me the upgraded version, now, looking at the "Niva" of the sample of 2010, I do not notice any visible changes. The same plastic body kit, worked in a single corporate style of a physiognomy with palabo-snowlights of near-light headlamps, proud nameplates "Bertone Edishn" on sides.

Yes, and in the salon is nothing new. The inscription "AIR BAG" at least with a magnifying glass, at least without not find, and therefore, the airbag absolutely necessary for the modern car is still not. At the first braking it turned out that there is no anti-lock system. And where is the promised technological breakthrough?

In fact, Togliatti have a lot of things promised: "Ease of extracting and saving seat belts", "Modernization of the KP lever", "The use of spring clamps compensating for the hose shrinkage", "introduction of cardan shafts with a silver", "dispensing box with double-row bearings." In the same vein still with a dozen brave phrases.

The high-speed motorway of the Simferopol highway allows you to dispersed every day to 120 km / h - what is needed. And after a quarter of an hour I understand that in Tolyatti, it was not for nothing in vain - shaking is not yet destroyed at all, but inexpensive is noticeable. Yes, and the reasons to contact the service will now dubs - the mutual procedure of syringe crosses can be forgotten as a terrible sleep, because the Schrus - the design is maintenance-free, know, follow the condition of the anther.

So, for "shoes" - offset! But is it really all? No matter how regrettable ... You will laugh, but even the "updated" security belt continues to eat the tape in the drum, and the seats are still publishing a familiar creak to pain. What is there to talk about ABS and pillows ...

I, as a buyer of a car, and not "a peasant with hands and a pile of free time", in general, all the same, whereby in the same cardan shafts the moment is transmitted from the motor to the wheels. The main thing is that everything worked and did not break. Do you think I am too much demanding from the domestic machine? But, let me, VAZ-2123, eight years ago renamed in the "Chevrolet", for the price of it closely approaches its overseas competitors, and therefore the demand is rising from it.

Alas, despite the attempts to improve something and correct in the designs of very talented in essence of the oscidence, "Chevrolet-Niva" is still closer to the set of self-relocine than to the modern car. That's just the price of him at all is not a toy - in the maximum configuration "Shevi" will facilitate the wallet of the buyer by almost $ 17,000. How will it be sold when "Renault Duster" debuts on the market?

"Niva Chevrolet" is a five-door compact SUV, equipped with a constant full-wheel drive. The release of this model was settled in 2002. It is worth considering the Niva Chevrolet car closer. Reviews, weaknesses of the SUV - further in our article.

Brief history of the model

In 1977, the last century on the basis of the Volga auto plant was launched in the production of the VAZ-2121 car. Simple, no outstanding design, but good performance and technical characteristics led to the fact that the issue of "Niva" continues at present.

In 1998, AvtoVAZ presented at the Motor Show to the concept, which was supposed to change the usual "Niva".

The model received the index 2123, but there was practically no cardinal differences - the model was only a five-door body.

In 2001, the launch was launched into the production of a new "Niva", however, the problems of a financial nature in AvtoVAZ did not allow the opportunity to establish a mass release. Machines created small batches. Management decided to sell brand. As a buyer, General Motors spoke. The concern employees did a great job and made more than 1,700 changes in the "Niva Chevrolet" design. The model has become completely independent.

Further development

In 2006, the Americans completely bought all the rights to this model. In 2009, a large-scale restyling was produced, during which the body received a new design. The interior decoration has also changed, noise insulation has been significantly improved. In 2012, they declared the development of a new model, and in 2015 it was born. But first things first.

Appearance

The first generation model was quite attractive, but at the same time not a bright design.

But on the background of other domestic cars, the all-wheel drive SUV looked fresh and new.

In 2009, along with restyling, the car received a new body from Italian designers Bertone. Thanks to the efforts of specialists working on the appearance of the machine "Niva Chevrolet", the model began to look even better.

Radiator grille changed significantly - designers decided to increase the emblem. A new original appearance was made and optics - fog lights received a round shape, new turn signs are installed on the front wings. The side parts of the body were decorated with plastic overlays, and the mirrors painted. More expensive equipment equipped with 16 inches discs.

The first thing that rushes into the eyes of the back is a bumper. "Chevrolet Niva" has a special platform, which is designed to facilitate the loading. The bumper is also equipped with special lattices, functions and tasks of which are not only decorative. Thanks to this innovation, it was possible to improve air circulation in the car. In general, the design causes respect even among those who love to look closely to the trifles.

Salon

Designers perfectly worked on the salon. But it was not just done, but at the request of car owners of the first generations. For example, in the restyled car "Niva Chevrolet", the salon became more ergonomic - several new offices were added.

Also, many appreciated the cup holders and a box for gloves that no longer saves. In addition, the changes touched and which no longer rattles. Inside the cabin is illuminated by two lamps.

The steering wheel is a three-spoke, and the dashboard seems richer. It was also significantly finalized. In addition, the Americans took care of the safety - the machine is equipped with pillows and pretensionable belts. Added the possibility of increasing the volume of the trunk by folding the reverse seats. The trunk door has a fixation feature in one of three positions.

The ignition key with the console now has all the owners of these cars. What can be said in general about the car "Niva Chevrolet"? The interior is more ergonomic, made qualitatively, the materials are quite reliable and wear-resistant, and the assembly is at a high level.

Specifications

Despite the fact that the appearance of the SUV changed significantly, it is not necessary to speak about improving the technical specifications in the car from 2009. Everything is still quite modest.

Under the hood is a gasoline 1.7 liter unit for 80 horses.

But this is not a sports car, but the conqueror of dirt and swamps. The maximum possible speed, according to passport data, is 140 km / h. However, for a quiet ride, this is more than enough.

The SUV has a permanent four-wheel drive, a 5-speed manual transmission. The dispensing box is almost identical to the one that was used on the VAZ-2121. Fuel consumption is 14.1 liters in urban conditions, and on the highway - 8.8 liters.

Configuration and prices

There are several main packages of the Chevrolet Niva car. Price, features are different. So, in the LC version is available. Equipment LE is prepared for movement on off-road and equipped with air conditioning.

Luxury configuration - GLS and GLC.

LE + version is also available - this is comfort based on suite. As for the cost, the basic version can be purchased from official dealers at a price of 399,000 rubles, which is quite accessible.

Reviews: pros and cons

With the advantages, everything is clear - there are many of them from the car "Niva Chevrolet". Reviews Weaknesses are also emphasized quite often. Among the disadvantages still all the same design of the cabin. The owners expect a little more for their money. Many do not suit the rough buttons, cheap material trim. The desire to reduce the cost of production is the wrong course, the automotive public believes.

But the interior is not all. During operation, there are also shortcomings in the Niva Chevrolet car. Reviews The weak points of the car are often revealed: buyers, mark the imperfection of the chassis and electronic equipment problems. This is manifested in the work of the windows. By chassis, customers criticize ball supports and glands. These parts are made of low-quality materials that are subject to rapid wear. Starter and generator work regularly only 80,000 km, and then they may fail and damage the fuses.

The body is also not deprived of the shortcomings: the car is subject to corrosion. The first thing to pay attention to when analyzing the car "Niva Chevrolet" is reviews. Weak places for corrosion - thresholds (sometimes customers lead as evidence even a photo). If there are chipped paints on the surface, the car in these places are especially vulnerable.

Owners are facing and with problems in the work of the checkpoint: it is almost the same as in the VAZ 2103. When working with it, extraneous sounds are often heard, and if you disperse "Niva" up to 120 km, then plastic in the cabin can start vibrating.

But at the same time, many cars like the cost and passability. She was appreciated by extreme lovers, residents of villages, where off-road - harsh ordinary. And they are ready to put up with these minuses, because the car of this quality is hard to find at such a price. In addition, there is no car without flaws.

People often and with pleasure choose the SUV "Chevrolet Niva". Price, characteristics of it are very acceptable. No one manufacturer is ready for 400,000 rubles to offer a four-wheel drive, a reduced range of transmissions, a handout and differential blocking.

New "Niva Chevrolet"

The exterior photo can be said that the design is quite successful. The body is pretty brutalen, personifies aggression and power. For the city, the car is not enough - here it will look ridiculous. A new engine appeared by the car "Niva Chevrolet" - 16 valves, engine power. - 120 liters. from.

What changed?

The front part is equipped with a huge radiator grid, which occupies half the bumper.

The bottom of it closes the winch. Optics are also covered with a metal grille. Noticeable impressive clearance sizes and large wheel arches. Thresholds and arches are decorated with plastic overlays. As for the rear, it is also quite impressive. A powerful trunk and additional headlights are installed on the roof.

The interior is not inferior to the exterior. The owners are waiting for a completely new design. The dashboard looks very modern. The steering wheel is quite large, with three knitting needles. In the cabin, comfortable chairs and improved noise insulation.

As the manufacturers are assured, the power unit is simple and new, but with this the most reliable.

In the new car "Niva Shervol" 16 valves, 1.8 liter atmospheric gasoline engine manufactured by Peugeot. Its power is 120 liters. from. The unit has an inline layout, four cylinders, a distributed injection system.

In a pair, 5-speed mechanics work with the engine. When it is developed, it was focused on reliability, but an automatic machine will be available as an option. The cost of the basic configuration will be from 500,000 rubles. This is a completely adequate price for a car of this level.