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Chevrolet Niva where they collect. Where is the Chevrolet Niva made?

One of the most successful in the world automotive brands Chevrolet has an interesting history of ups and downs. Initially, the American corporation was created by a wealthy motor sports fan in America - William Durant. Shortly after the creation of this corporation in the early twentieth century, this investor organized the world's most successful automobile concern, General Motors.

Until today, GM has gained such serious momentum that the production of this company is present on every continent and in virtually every major and developed country. Nevertheless, Chevrolet brand cars are produced in a very extraordinary mode. The country of manufacture of Chevrolet is a question that is difficult to answer unambiguously.

Two sides of the coin in offers under one brand

If we are talking about the expensive and successful Chevrolet brand, it has two completely different incarnations. The North American side of this company is the creator unique SUVs with great potential and great sports cars, supercars with huge value and premium sedans. But also the Chevrolet division is present in South Korea, where under this brand mainly former Daewoo models in the budget segment.

This gives General Motors Corporation certain advantages:

  • the ability to offer the market a variety of cars in various trim levels;
  • access to European markets with budget and quite reliable cars from Korea;
  • conquering the CIS market with cheap offers in the budget class;
  • approbation of technologies for other GM cars and fairly cheap assembly of cars at a Korean plant.

Until 2012, in the markets of the CIS countries, the Chevrolet brand was associated exclusively with cheap and not very high-quality cars, which were bought solely for lack of money for more impressive vehicles. In turn, in North America, cars under this brand are an expensive and elite offer that is worth buying.

This brand dissonance has made Chevrolet one of the most enigmatic in the modern world. automotive world. This increases interest in the proposals of the corporation. Let's take a closer look at two different faces of an American corporation.

Budget segment from the South Korean Chevrolet plant

In Europe and Russia, when asked about the country of manufacture of Chevrolet, motorists answer with confidence - Korea. Indeed, most of the offers on the market are produced at the Korean Daewoo plant. Under the Daewoo brand in Russia, Ukraine and some other countries, the cheapest offers are sold, such as Matiz and Nexia. Since 2014, they have also been joined by a more expensive car - a converted Chevrolet Lacetia - Daewoo Gentra.

This step of the corporation indicates that the Chevrolet brand is beginning to raise its status in the European markets. Today in Europe and in Russia there are the following Chevrolet offers:

  • Korean budget Spark, Aveo and Cobalt;
  • Cruze comfort class, Orlando family minivan and Captiva crossover also from Daewoo;
  • Russian Chevrolet Niva, which is produced by AvtoVAZ;
  • the American Malibu sedan and the Corvette sports car, as well as the company's bestseller, the Camaro;
  • the Trailblazer SUV and the large Tahoe Jeep, which are also from America.

That is why in the cabin when buying a car under an American brand, you need to be as careful as possible. Auto production is carried out in Russia, Korea and America. But the cars that are assembled in the USA are very different technically and visually from the Korean ones. They use a different metal, different technologies, completely different interior trim materials.

If you want to experience all the greatness of American technology, buy a large Trailblazer or Tahoe. These are quite acceptable competitors to premium Japanese crossovers and SUVs. The Chevrolet brand in the CIS countries and Europe only in 2015 will finally begin to change its nature and be transferred to the premium American class.

Chevrolet brand in the US and other North American countries

For Americans, the local brand seems to be very expensive and premium, because the bulk of the proposals are made in America. Chevrolet offers a huge set of equipment for its compatriots, which is revealed from a completely different side than for Europeans.

Chevrolet offers four main types of vehicles for Americans:

  • passenger cars with Korean brands already known to us, as well as American Malibu, Impala and Volt hybrid hatchback;
  • sports cars SS, Corvette and Camaro;
  • SUVs and crossovers, to which are added purely american models Trax, Equinox, Traverse and Suburban.
  • the most unusual and interesting Colorado and Silverado pickups, as well as a huge selection of commercial vehicles.

Here are such different offers from this brand on different continents. One part of the world's population knows Chevrolet as an affordable budget brand, while the other perceives the purchase of a car under this brand as a real achievement. Interestingly, the company's plans include raising the level of the brand around the world to a completely different level and returning Darwoo brand cars to the CIS markets. But these plans are long-term.

We invite you to enjoy an overview of a truly American big chevrolet sedan Malibu.

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Summing up

Cars assembled in virtually every developed country in the world cannot but attract attention. Chevrolet took some extraordinary steps that helped the company conquer the markets. For example, in 2010, the Chevrolet brand became the best-selling brand in Russia and Britain, and in America, these cars occupy one of the first lines of the hit parade of successful cars every year.

The features of the corporation's work suggest that in the near future it will be very difficult for competitors to bypass the company in any directions. I wonder how you personally feel about the entire Chevrolet brand and the philosophy of its global development?

Good afternoon dear readers. The topic of today's article is weak spots Chevrolet Niva car. The article is written on the basis of the experience of owning cars in 2006. and 2012 onwards

Chevrolet Niva history.

The first sample of the VAZ 2123 Niva car was shown at the Moscow Motor Show in 1998. The future shniva differed from the VAZ 21213 in its wheelbase, body shape, transmission and more expensive interior trim. In essence, she was new car, maximally unified with the VAZ 21213 mastered in production.

Unfortunately, she inherited not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

AvtoVAZ did not have enough money to master the new model, and then the plant went on to sell the Niva brand to General Motors Corporation. GM made more than 1700 changes to the design of the car and organized, in 2002, production under its own brand. So the VAZ 2123 became the Chevrolet Niva.

Until 2009, the car was produced practically unchanged, in 2009 a shallow restyling was carried out, during which the car received several trim levels, plastic lining on body panels and a new transmission.

In our article, we will consider both pre-styling and post-styling cars and evaluate the work of the plant in fine-tuning the model.

Weaknesses of the pre-styling Shniva 2002-2009

Engine.

The engine is reliable, and it drives while dying, spare parts for it are common and are available on any collective farm, there are only three problems with it:

- He is very weak for a field. 79 Horse power accelerate the car to 100 km / h in 19 seconds, overtaking and speeds above 110 km / h are difficult for a car.

- as a consequence of the first two points - high fuel consumption. In winter, in the urban cycle with warm-ups, 16-18 liters are calm, on the highway 8-9, the mixed cycle is a utopia.

Clutch.

Clutch with native release bearing (in a plastic cage) does not like buildup. The clip melts and the clutch disappears! To be treated by replacing the release bearing with a VAZ 2101 bearing. They themselves did not cost much, but replacing the release bearing is not a trivial task - you will have to disassemble half of the car

Transmission.

Transmission.

With timely maintenance, there are no problems with it.

Transfer case.

The knot is rather capricious if downshift and neutral are switched on relatively easily, then the interaxle lock is switched on with great effort at the slightest wear. The razdatka usually does not howl, but due to the backlash of the gears, it contributes to the sounds of transmission shocks. When buying a car, be sure to check the center lock. I have it on 2 machines with problems.

cardan shafts.

Before restyling in 2009, the car rattles with cardans .... After 2009, this problem was fixed, but the impacts in the transmission remained due to the designs. transfer box and gearboxes with drives

Body.

Rotting starts from the wheel arches, bottoms of doors and sills. The quality of the coloring is not high and the chips bloom quickly.

The body also desperately needs to improve sound insulation, if up to 100 km / h in the car is relatively comfortable, then after this milestone you have to strain your voice.

The main disadvantage of the body is a very small trunk (but this is not surprising given the size of the wheelbase of the field), this can be treated by installing a roof rack, but this will worsen aerodynamics and add a howl.

Weaknesses of the restyled Chevrolet Niva 2009 - present

Restyling 2009 Made the field a little better, but not without a fly in the ointment.

Engine.

With the transition to Euro-3 and above, catalytic converter exhaust gases. In our conditions, it fails by 60,000-80,000 km of run and is replaced by our optimizers with a flame arrester from cars with Euro-2 engines (at the same time environmental class decreases but saves money and fuel.

16 valve motor Opel offered as an option quite a lot negative reviews, so we will not consider it.

Also, after restyling in 2009, the air conditioner became available in 2 basic trim levels (before restyling, it was an option). In general, a car with air conditioning is more comfortable, but due to a weak engine, fuel consumption increases greatly and Idling with the simultaneous operation of the power steering and the air conditioner, the engine speed drops very strongly.

Transmission.

In general, the shocks from the transmission are gone, but the difficult engagement of the center lock remains, and release bearing never cured.

By body

The plastic lining of the wings and doors have become centers of corrosion. The pads are glued to the doors and over time, dust accumulates under them, which gets wet and all this actively rusts, although it is attractive appearance stored for a long time.

A common drawback for the entire production time is the quality of spare parts in retail, but this is not the fault of the designers and the manufacturer.

Equipment and equipment since 2009

Let's summarize.

For your money Chevrolet Niva is great car. The price-quality ratio is top notch….

In conclusion, I suggest you watch this Chevrolet Niva video review:

That's all for me today, if you know other weaknesses of the Chevrolet Niva, or you have something to add to the article, write comments.

Car company Chevrolet has been a leader in the global market for many years. The brand has experienced many ups and downs, which once again emphasizes positive sides automaker companies.


At the moment, Chevrolet cars can boast of great popularity in all regions of the world. So, for example, North American enterprises assemble exclusively premium cars, as well as sports cars and branded SUVs. This is not surprising, because in this region the giant General Motors has great influence, which cannot afford to oversee the production of budget versions.


Photo: Chevrolet Niva 2017

But if we talk about budget Chevrolet models, they are produced at South Korean factories, and they are quite low cost.


If we talk about the domestic market, then the most popular model, of course, is the Chevrolet Niva. Therefore, it is not surprising that many motorists are interested in the question "where are Chevrolet Niva cars assembled for Russia?". In this article, we will just discuss this issue, and also find out how high-quality the Niva SUVs are, which are made at Russian facilities.

The main assembly of the Chevrolet Niva for the Russian market and the CIS market takes place at the Togliatti branch of General Motors. At this enterprise, a full cycle of car assembly takes place, including the manufacture of all parts and components, as well as welding and painting.


After the release of each batch of cars, quality control specialists randomly select several copies and send them for testing and testing. In the event that employees find flaws, they return the car for revision.

Quality Chevrolet Niva Russian Assembly

Chevrolet Niva is a worthy representative of traditional Russian cars. Therefore, it is not surprising that the model has become a real people's car, and it is difficult to imagine domestic hunting or fishing without the Niva SUV.


The Russian version of the car is assembled on the basis of the modular platform of the VAZ-2123 model, but General Motors engineers have significantly increased the functionality and cross-country ability of the novelty.


It is worth noting that for 4 years, since 2004, the Niva SUV has been ranked first in the sales level rating.



Photo: brand new Niva only from the GM-AVTOVAZ assembly line

domestic car sold in three sets. In addition to the basic, tuned and restyled versions are also available.


Be that as it may, the quality of cars still depends on the place of assembly, and there are a lot of questions about the Russian model. First of all, the owners are not satisfied with the low level of security. Therefore, driving at a very high speed causes at least distrust, because in the earlier Niva trim levels, there are not even airbags.


Relatively recently, taking into account all the complaints of motorists, the developers have released updated versions of the Niva, which are already equipped with all the necessary security systems.


The paintwork and now does not cause admiration, as the coloring is unstable to scratches and does not protect the body from corrosive processes.

Features Chevrolet Niva Russian assembly

As noted above, the Chevrolet Niva is considered the best-selling and sought-after SUV in the world. automotive market Russia. Since the debut of the model in 2002 and to this day, more than 175,000 vehicles have rolled off the assembly lines of the plant, which can be called a very good indicator of productivity.


The most modern version of the Chevrolet Niva is already equipped in the basic configuration with:

  • multi-level heated seats;
  • side tinting;
  • light alloy wheels;
  • modern air conditioner.

Given all the past shortcomings, now manufacturers are focusing on the level of SUV safety.


As a power unit, a 1.7-liter engine is used, which is capable of producing 80 horsepower.


Recently, information has appeared that the German engineers of the Opel concern are assembling a new power unit with a capacity of 123 hp for the Niva. Also, there is hope that in the future there will also be diesel engine, which is so lacking for Russian motorists.


But while the range power units rather lean and boasts the same old engine.


Video: Chevrolet Niva assembly process

Output

One of the most prominent representatives of the Chevrolet company on Russian market is the SUV Niva. This vehicle produced at the domestic branch of General Motors in the city of Togliatti. It is worth noting that there are a lot of complaints about the Russian assembly, but the developers are trying to constantly upgrade the popular crossover.


Among the main advantages of a domestic-made SUV are its excellent cross-country ability and attractive appearance.

Layout front-engine, all-wheel drive Wheel Formula 4×4 Engine Transmission 5-speed manual transmission Characteristics Mass-dimensional Length 4048 mm Width 1800 mm Height 1680 mm Clearance 220 mm Wheelbase 2450 mm Rear track 1456 mm Front track 1466 mm Weight 1400 kg On the market Related VAZ-2121, Lada Nadezhda Similar models VAZ-2121, VAZ-2131 Other load capacity 450 kg (320 l, 650 l with rear seats folded down) Volume of the tank 58 l Media at Wikimedia Commons

Chevrolet Niva (rus. Chevrolet Niva) is a serial Russian off-road passenger car. It has a permanent all-wheel drive on four wheels, a two-stage transfer case and an interaxle lockable differential.

The release of the model was launched in 2002 and since that time it has only been restyled once according to the project of the Italian design studio Bertone; the release of the new generation was scheduled for 2016, but in March 2015, work on the project was suspended.

Unlike other Chevrolet models assembled in Russia and localized by less than 30%, only the Chevrolet Niva with a localization degree of about 90% is truly domestic.

In 2009, Chevrolet Niva was awarded the annual professional automotive journalists award "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2009" in the "SUV" and "Premier of the Year" nominations. In 2015, according to the "Professional Jury" of automotive journalists, he was awarded the title "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2015" in the category " Subcompact crossover» .

Development history

Small-scale assembly of the VAZ-2123 was launched at the pilot production of AvtoVAZ in 2001. But the consequences of the 1998 crisis did not allow the plant to launch the model into series. In 2002 for series production models with American company"General Motors" was created by the enterprise "GM-AvtoVAZ"; the license for the VAZ-2123 model and the rights to the Niva brand (“Niva”) were transferred to the joint venture (at the same time, the original Niva has been called “4x4” since 2006, and the VAZ-2123 pickup version did not go into series).

In the early 2000s, the cost of the Chevrolet Niva was twice that of the classic VAZ-2121, being a direct competitor of the first generation Kia Sportage, then produced in Kaliningrad.

Modifications

Niva old-fashioned

Niva was produced in two main trim levels: L And GLS. The GLS version is superior in terms of equipment to the L version due to artificial leather interior trim, cast 16-inch wheel rims, audio preparation, an aluminum spare wheel bracket, which allowed spare wheel hang "face", isothermal tinted windows, fog lights, heated front seats, etc.

There are also configuration options LC And GLC, respectively, similar to the L and GLS trim levels, but equipped with air conditioning.

Without exception, all configurations include audio preparation and electric control of exterior mirrors (starting from 2004), heated exterior mirrors (starting from 2004).

The car was 98% components Russian production, from foreign manufacturers there were: clutch, brake master cylinder, power steering from the company, radiator grille, plastic and fabric interior materials.

FAM-1

First batch chevrolet cars Niva FAM-1 was released in the spring of 2006, production began in November 2006. The car received an index VAZ-21236 and was produced in a single configuration GLX. The car was equipped with an Opel Z18XE engine (1.8 l, 122 hp) and a 5-speed mechanical box Aisin AG5 gears (from Suzuki Grand Vitara), a new transfer case in a single unit with the gearbox. This modification was completed:

  • Bosch ABS system, for which the design had to be changed rear axle and hubs of the front wheels;
  • 10 inch vacuum booster brakes;
  • Turkish-made drive shafts with CV joints in the joints;
  • two airbags (driver and front passenger);
  • height-adjustable driver's seat (from Chevrolet Viva);
  • seat belt pretensioners.

Chevrolet NIVA is available in 5 trim levels: L, LC, LE, GLS, GLC.

In May 2015, the LE+ version, based on the GLC version, was added to the model lineup. The car received air conditioning, a full security package, Continental tires Cross Contact with K&K Camelot wheels, as well as rear bumper protection with tow hitch and unpainted moldings.

From October 12, 2015, all cars are equipped with modernized engines of the Euro-5 standard.

L LC GLS GLC
Central locking with remote control + +
Alarm integrated with immobilizer unit + +
Front electric windows + +
Steering column, adjustable in height + +
Power steering ZF (Germany) + +
Interior trim with artificial leather - +
Headrests rear seats L-shaped - +
glasses case - +
Rear dome light - +
Decorative strip "aluminum look" on the front panel on the passenger side - +
Chrome plated ashtray cover - +
Gearbox and transfer case handles with aluminum look inserts - +
Front seats with pockets and heating - +
Audio preparation + -
Audio preparation with two front speakers and antenna - +
Electric outside rear-view mirrors unpainted painted
roof rails - +
"Eurohandles" of doors unpainted painted
wheels steel rims 15" alloy wheels 16"
Isothermal glass - +
Fog lights - +
Spare wheel cover + -
Aluminum spare wheel bracket - +
Spare wheel + +
Cabin filter + +
Headlight corrector + +
Air conditioner - + - +

Special series

2009 special series

In the autumn of 2009, for the 7th anniversary of the model's production, 150 Chevrolet Niva were produced in the exclusive Black Uni color (black non-metallic). Chrome elements were added to the GLC package in the interior, and in the exterior - silver-colored exterior door handles and roof rails, as well as stylish wheel rims.

2010 special series

Special series for the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand

In 2011, a special series of 300 cars was released to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand. The special series was made on the platform of the LC complete set, supplemented by the presence of a snorkel, engine protection, towbar, K&K Kamelot Black discs. Anniversary cars were painted in serial colors dark gray-green metallic - "Sochi" (250 units) and bright red metallic - "Feeriya" (the remaining 50).

Special Edition (SE) Tundra

In the fall of 2014, a limited number of special series Chevrolet Niva Special Edition (SE) in Tundra color (silver-green metallic, code 395 BASF) was released to coincide with the 12th anniversary of the start of production of the model. The package was created on the basis of the LE package, and differed from it in color, alloy wheels K&K "Legion", leather steering wheel, underbody protection, fog lights, the presence of seat heating, tinting, floor mats and stainless steel shovels on the tailgate.

Chevrolet Niva crash test was carried out in 2003 by the first Russian independent rating passive safety ARCAP (Autoreview Car Assessment Program). According to the results of the crash test, the off-road vehicle earned 1.6 points out of 16 possible and did not receive a single star.

Chevy Niva endured the blow well - the "cage" of the cabin shrank by only 55 mm. But the floor at the driver's feet was torn, and the displacement of the pedals was close to the critical 200 mm - the feet and shins were poorly protected. The risk of damaging your knees on the steering column lock is also great. Only the protection of the head and chest is satisfactory. But the points scored are burned almost without a trace: there is no airbag, the steering wheel hits the chest, the structural integrity of the body is broken. The passenger risks even more: hitting his head on the front panel was very strong.

At the same time, in the same 2003, the export version with ABS, airbags, belt pretensioners and a reinforced body passed the EuroNCAP requirements: after a European standard crash test (64 km / h with 40% overlap on a crushable barrier), the Chevrolet Niva was able to earn 12, 5 points out of 16 possible (four stars out of five), but the model with these modifications was not mass-produced.

On August 1, 2011, CJSC GM-AVTOVAZ began production of Chevrolet NIVA vehicles equipped with ABS and a frontal airbag system for the driver and front passenger, which includes a driver's airbag, a front passenger's airbag, seat belts with load limiting and a pretensioner, upgraded front seats. The change is valid only for trim levels GLS, GLC.

One hundred and sixty-two dealers in Russia, as well as seven dealers and three distributors in the CIS countries are engaged in sales of the model.

Export

From 2002 to 2015, 42,326 vehicles were exported. The model is implemented only in the CIS countries, as well as in Georgia; the main markets are the countries of the Customs Union (Kazakhstan, Belarus), as well as Azerbaijan.

Until 2013, Ukraine was traditionally the largest foreign market for GM-AVTOVAZ - in 2011, this country accounted for 44% of Chevrolet Niva exports. In 2013, Ukraine introduced a recycling fee and a special duty on the import of cars with gasoline engines, which led to the fact that the export of Chevrolet Niva to Ukraine for six months in 2013 fell by a quarter, amounting to 219 units.

At the end of 2014, 3981 Chevrolet Niva were exported - 79.7% of exports fell to Kazakhstan, 11.1% to Belarus, 5.6% of exports fell to Azerbaijan.

However, given that the model has been developed, pre-production vehicles have been produced (sea trials have been completed in Italy, Spain, Sweden, the complex winter tests in Kogalym), a new stamping and body shop was built at the GM-AvtoVAZ plant (where new equipment has already been delivered and installed), and the construction of a plant for the production of engines under the license of PSA Peugeot-Citroen engines has been launched - serial production of the second generation is predicted in 2016- 2019.

The all-wheel drive serial compact SUV Chevrolet Niva, assembled on the basis of the Russian Niva, is one of the most popular models in the country. And many ask questions - where exactly is this car going.

Place of assembly Chevrolet Niva

CJSC GM-AVTOVAZ with an authorized capital of $238.2 million has been in existence since June 27, 2001, when the General Motors, AvtoVAZ and EBRD officials signed the General Framework Agreement on the establishment of the enterprise. $338.2 million was invested in the project.

The total area of ​​the joint venture is over 142 thousand square meters. m with a total number of plant personnel of no more than 1200 people. Similar to GM plants, the production process at the plant is organized using the proprietary GM-GMS system, which guarantees resource-saving production at low costs and minimizes any costs, while producing high-quality products. All this is achieved both by the strictest input and output control, and by the use of a sophisticated system of generalized procedures for such control, along with adequate training and motivation of personnel.

For the first time, the Chevrolet Niva rolled off the assembly line of the joint venture on September 3, 2002 as the most convenient, durable and safe Russian SUV, which instantly won the recognition of motorists. According to the results of the crash test, the car deserved 4 EuroNCAP stars. Restyling of the model was carried out in 2009.

The Association of European Businesses of the Russian Federation has identified the Chevrolet Niva as the best-selling off-road vehicle in the country in the period 2004-2008.

Build quality

The build quality is generally pleasing - the interior is like that of foreign cars and, in addition, comfortable, the quality of the materials is not bad; chassis and suspension to match Russian roads; interior heating is simply amazing even in very severe frosts. In general, it turns out a reliable practical car for any road with a comfortable and “eternal” suspension.

The disadvantages include high prices and quality of Russian components, in particular, rubber products (oil seals, anthers), a lot of breakdowns and problems even after a year of operation, weak engine, poor equipment, cases of poor build quality, lack of normal sound insulation. Although some of them can hardly be attributed to the shortcomings of the assembly, since the main claims are made only to the manufacture of individual parts.

Illustrative examples are given when, in every single car that was in the service, the engine flywheel balancing was completely absent, during an increase in speed over 4000 rpm, strong vibration by body.

It should be noted that in countries where Chevrolets of various classes are assembled, they carefully monitor the reputation of the American brand, therefore, they constantly modernize production, while expanding the catalog of Chevrolet spare parts exported to all regions.

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