Comparison of Daewoo Gentra with other cars. Current prices Daewoo Gentra (2014)

After holding out on the assembly line for 9 years, the American-Korean chevrolet sedan Lacetti did not retire, but found a second youth and with the new name Daewoo Gentra got back on the conveyor!

The Daewoo Gentra model is completely built on Lacetti units and assemblies latest generation. But still, there are some interesting differences between cars - this is where you need to start. First of all, the Gentra has a more modern and interesting appearance, and the main changes have affected the front end: the optics have become narrower and have taken on a teardrop shape, the bumpers have received a new sculpture, the hood relief and the contours of the fog lamps have received a different design. The profile and feed of Gentra and Lacetti are almost identical.

The interior of Daewoo Gentra almost completely repeats what could be seen in Chevrolet Lacetti. The five-seater interior is quite spacious, however, when opening the car doors for the first time, the eye somehow does not rejoice. For example, the seat upholstery resembles velor. Perhaps someone will like this fabric, but I think this is not the most practical material for such a practical budget car. But not every Gentra classmate can boast of such driving comfort elements as headrests, armrests and other trifles.

Of course, the Uzbek assembly cannot be called ideal, but it is quite decent: there are no visible problems with fasteners, as well as obvious gaps between parts.
At the same time, there are some questions about the quality of materials, as well as certain overly budget designs. If the plastic looks even more or less acceptable, then it feels harsh and cheap to the touch. For example, the lever for controlling the rear-view mirrors is flimsy, the steering wheel is not at all pleasant to the touch, and the gearshift lever is made in the old fashioned way - to turn on reverse gear, it is necessary to pull up the ring. You will have to get used to this, although such a solution has a big plus - you definitely won’t miss the “back” one.

Ergonomics here is normal, everything is at hand and in sight. Numerous pockets and drawers can shove a bunch of small things, the steering wheel is adjustable in height and reach. And some ergonomic solutions of Daewoo Gentra were completely pleasing: for example, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing a large button located on the driver's door above the speaker.

In general, in this car, if you remember and understand its "class affiliation", there is little to find fault with. The instrument panel is simple, clear and quite informative, and the greenish backlight does not hurt the eyes. The stock audio system includes a radio and a CD/MP3 player with an AUX jack and six speakers that provide a fairly high-quality and pleasant sound.

The driver's seat is mechanically adjustable, there is an adjustable lumbar support. But the profile of the front seats is literally absent, so sitting is not very comfortable. The rear sofa is designed for three, but it is better to sit there together.

The trunk is small - only 405 liters, but under its floor is a full-size spare wheel, and the lid is endowed with felt upholstery and the groove itself is processed (and on many state employees there is just bare metal).

But the most interesting is the next question - what is the Daewoo Gentra on the go? The engine on the car is a 1.5-liter, issuing 107 Horse power and 141 Nm of torque.

It is combined with a "mechanics" for five gears or a modern 6-band "automatic". First, about the version with the MCP. The grip of such a "Gentra" is friendly, so even a beginner can start off the first time. When spinning the engine noticeably bass. Clarity of gear shifting is not ideal, but it is better than, for example, in Lada Granta. Even under load, the engine in tandem with the “mechanics” confidently accelerates the car, cheerfully and without effort. The dynamics are quite enough to feel confident in city traffic and on the highway, with reasonable overtaking.
One of the advantages of the engine is that with a 16-valve scheme, it pulls confidently from the very “bottom”, like an 8-valve. Therefore, high gears can be turned on early, and downshifts less often. The first gear is short, so when you start moving, you can almost immediately turn on the second one. However, it is worth noting that the gear ratios are chosen so that at a speed of 120 km / h the arrow on the tachometer reaches almost 4000 rpm, and there is a strong hum of the engine in the cabin. Road noise also joins it, and all because of the poor sound insulation of the wheel arches.

Not bad Daewoo Gentra rides with automatic transmission. Moreover, the dynamics of overclocking is practically no different. The box clearly snaps off the steps, while slightly relieving the gas, so the gear change is almost imperceptible. There is no "dullness", reactions to pressing the accelerator are fast. In addition, there is an honest manual mode, which works perfectly. Well, the sixth gear saves fuel. In the city, the "automatic" is much more convenient than the "mechanics", especially with its good work. Yes, and on the track there is no uncertainty, so overtaking can not be neglected.

The Uzbek sedan has a simple suspension design: McPherson struts at the front, a multi-link scheme at the rear. Therefore, there will be no problems with its maintenance for sure. The chassis of the Daewoo Gentra is forgiving. On fairly large pits and irregularities, the speed can not be slowed down, thanks to the excellent energy intensity of the suspension. But the sedan does not completely hide small and medium irregularities, which may make it seem a bit harsh. At the same time, the chassis deals with them elastically and quietly. Of course, the Gentra's ability to drive on bad roads will be to the taste of its owners, and only Renault Logan can compare with it in this indicator from budget foreign cars.
On the track, the sedan behaves as expected docile and stable, rolls, of course, are present, but they are not very pronounced, and the car is quite tenacious on the arc. However, this continues until the asphalt is smooth under the wheels, and calm outside the window. It turned out that the "Gentra" reacts a little nervously to the air "shock waves" from the trucks and the side wind - significantly wagging and thus requiring adjustments to the steering wheel. Therefore, when leaving for an open area, for example, from a forest, you need to be alert. He does not like Gentra and asphalt ruts, especially if you get into them during rebuilding: the sedan starts to “walk” along the lane.
The steering wheel of the Daewoo Gentra is hydraulically boosted, which feels a little tight compared to its electric counterparts, although it does not disappoint with “emptiness”. However, Gentra does not claim to be a driver's car, this is not its purpose.
The brakes of the car are excellent and grippy, both in front and behind they are disc. The sedan slows down confidently.

On the whole, it can be said that Daewoo sedan Gentra is a worthy car for low cost. In many qualities, it outperforms Chevrolet Lacetti and budget models of more famous companies than UZ-Daewoo. Of course, the car has disadvantages, but they are not so significant, and more significant advantages make them almost invisible. We can say that the Gentra is the “Lacetti” tested over the years, which received a slightly different appearance, new equipment and a lower cost.

Daewoo Gentra, from 399,000 rubles, CAR from 5.07 rubles / km

familiar stranger

That's what the hand of the master means! The whole thing is business - the eyes squinted a little, the radiator grille is now smaller, more elegant, from which a good portion of chrome has been removed, the hood has become a little more prominent, the lower lip of the bumper is capriciously bent and adorned with angry “foglights”, and the upper one was drawn with light strokes of stampings. But in general, Gentra looks much more modern.

However, the case was limited to a spectacular facelift. From any other angle, the novelty is unmistakably recognizable as none other than the Lacetti. The one that 11 years ago was painted for the South Korean "Daewoo" by the craftsmen of the Italian "Pininfarina". Even then it did not look trendy, quite successfully combining the smooth lines characteristic of the 90s and the new sharp edges of the 21st century, and now it does not look outdated at all. And the car was given a sonorous name: from the Latin Lacertus - young, energetic, strong. In mid-2003, we wrote about this car: a replacement for the Nexia is ready, in August the novelty will be put on the conveyor of the UzDaewooAvto plant.

Hello old man! Long time no see…

The interior of the Gentra is an exact copy of the Lacetti salon. You can unmistakably recognize him by the wonderful remote control for electric mirrors in the corner of the door.

Inside view

There are even fewer differences in the interior than in the exterior. We have written more than once about the well-decorated interior of the Lacetti - the dark soft plastic of the front panel, very decent seats upholstered in practical fabric (both the texture, their two-tone range, and the large cushion adjustment knobs remained the same), a comfortable armrest, simple, but completely understandable and quite efficient air conditioner.

Ten years ago, this salon was almost a record spacious. Now, as you understand, there are more spacious cars in the "golf" class. Nevertheless, "Gentra" is very hospitable to passengers - three of us can travel on the couch, the driver of 185 cm tall "by himself" sits down without problems. In the spacious trunk, the lid of which is still opened with a button on the driver's door, two large suitcases still fit - and there is still room. However, there are some minor changes as well. So, we used to praise the visibility of the Lacetti. And now the exterior mirrors have become even a little larger.

And in terms of driving, the Gentra is similar to the Lacetti in everything. The suspension, which is identical in design, swallows not only small, but also large road troubles remarkably - the front one is especially good in this regard. And, of course, increased comfort turns into significant rolls if you suddenly want to grab the Gentra along a winding path.

The central armrest with cup holders is a privilege of the top version. But any Gentra has a third head restraint

Something new

From the very beginning of our acquaintance, Daewoo pleasantly surprised me. Soundproofing almost tightly blocks the noise of the engine at idle - I even tried to start a running engine a couple of times! But just the engine of the new Uzbek car is completely different. If the "Lacetti" relied on as many as three - of different volume and power from 95 to 121 liters. s., then the “Gentre” from the entire “Chevrolet” variety got the only in-line 1.5-liter “four” with 105 forces.

By the way, this is the same motor that is installed on the Cobalt. True, with some changes - other ignition coil, the electronic unit management, catalytic converter. In addition, I had to put another clutch - after all, the 5-speed manual gearbox also went to the car from the Lacetti. By the way, it was also installed on the 16-valve Nexia. And on the Gentra, as in the Lacetti, it annoys with long lever strokes.

In principle, this engine "Gentre" is enough. Six hundred miles through Moscow traffic jams and suburban highways with two passengers and luggage did not reveal any big problems. True, it immediately became clear that the Gentra was intended exclusively for law-abiding drivers. Up to 60 km / h in the city, its dynamics are enough, and then the one and a half liter engine quickly turns sour. And on the highway, you can comfortably move at permitted speeds, and after 110 km / h it becomes noisy in the cabin, and overtaking on the move is given to the Daewoo with great tension.

I especially clearly felt the unhurried nature of the Gentra, having transferred from it to a 2-liter Duster - the all-wheel drive Renault seemed like a real hurricane to me!

Perhaps the only drawback of a capacious and neatly trimmed trunk is uncovered hinges that can wrinkle luggage. A full-fledged spare wheel is hidden under the floor - however, on a steel disk

Tasty

Nevertheless, for all five days of acquaintance with the car, no matter how hard I tried, I could not find any serious flaws in it. And the plastic pseudo-tree on the front panel did not irritate, and the confused hatch control could not piss me off. And all because from the very beginning, even before I got behind the wheel, I studied the price list. So, the base Gentra is 28 thousand cheaper than the 1.4-liter Lacetti three years ago! And better equipped. And for half a million you will get a car in a top-end configuration, except perhaps without leather, and an “automatic” for Gentre Elegant is a little expensive - as much as 52 thousand. Nevertheless, such a car will remain unambiguously the best offer in the “golf” class.

Of course, if you dig deep into the equipment list, you can find the total absence of ESP, side and window airbags and leather interior. And yet, I think, neither one nor the other, much less the third one, can cross out the main advantage of Gentra: UzDaewoo offered us a lot of car for very little money.

As for the replacement of the Nexia ... It seems that it will remain on the assembly line for the time being - after all, the old woman is still more than a hundred thousand cheaper.

richer and cheaper

The basic package "Comfort" can be called a living wage. Such a Gentra has a decent power accessories, height adjustment of the driver's seat, a folding sofa, central locking, an immobilizer, isofix mounts. Moreover, in terms of equipment, the car for 399 thousand is richer than the base Lacetti for air conditioning, a second airbag, eyeglass case, a central armrest in front, fog lights, and mirrors and door handles are painted in body color. AKP will add 50,000 rubles to the base, ABS (this equipment is called "Optimum") - 17 thousand, or only 5,000 rubles. with "automatic".

"Optimum Plus" includes heated front seats and "music", but costs 423 and 460 thousand - as you can see, automatic transmission is much cheaper in this case. Finally, the top-end "Elegant" for 490 thousand means a pseudo-wood trim, adjustable not only in tilt angle, but also in length, a steering wheel, a rear center armrest, remote control with an audio system on the steering wheel and even a sunroof.

Chosen by the whole world

The Daewoo Lacetti debuted in the fall of 2002 at the Seoul Motor Show. Since then, the car has been sold under various names around the world. In Canada and Mexico, the car was called "Optra", in Europe - "Nubira", in India - SRV. Moreover, he changed his car and surnames: in China he was known as "Buick-Excel", in the USA - "Suzuki-Forenza", in Australia - "Holden-Viva".

The current name was chosen by marketers. After interviewing a certain number of our compatriots, they settled on the energetic Gentra. This name was approved by the majority of respondents.

Spacious interior with comfortable front seats; best in class price; good visibility; comfortable energy-intensive suspension

Very long and fuzzy moves of the manual gearbox lever; large rolls in corners; lack of ESP, side and window airbags

After all, Daewoo Gentra, which has just debuted on our market, caused a big stir on Ukrainian roads. And we can already answer the main questions - what is it, how does it go and how much does it cost?

Under the name Daewoo Gentra, another round of life of the discontinued, but popular Chevrolet Lacetti began. In addition to the name and surname, he changed his place of birth. New sedans are assembled at the GM-Uzbekistan plant in Asaka. Why, then, our compatriots were interested in what kind of car it was? After all, the Daewoo emblem is well known to us.

The fact is that the Gentra looks fresh thanks to the installation of a somewhat modernized front fascia of the Lacetti hatchback - with a new grille and bumper with an expressive lower edge that plays the role of a splitter and fog lights. This facelift completely transformed the car. In addition, the Daewoo Gentra has large side mirrors. The view through them is better and, in addition to electrical adjustment, they can now be folded electrically.

Daewoo Gentra 2013

The car is assembled at the GM-Uzbekistan plant in Asaka.
Motor- 1.5 l (107 hp)
Box- 5-st. "Mechanics".
Four sets- Comfort, Optimum, Optimum Plus and Elegant.
Debut in Ukraine- September 2013
Price- from 99 000 UAH.

Alternative

Chery E5 1.5 l (109 HP) from 99 900 UAH.

Geely Emgrand 7 1.5 l (98 hp) from 99 900 UAH.

JAC J5 1.5 l (112 hp) from 104 900 UAH

Looking for differences
The body is recognizable, but the doors close in a different way - instead of a sonorous "tin" blow, a more "expensive" dull sound is heard. True, the seals are thick, and in order to close the doors, they need to be slammed harder, and the locks on our car would need to be adjusted.

The interior is the same as in the Lacetti, which is why it seems familiar. But the new wood trim distinguishes the most expensive version of the Gentra.

Two rotating handles (available in all configurations) can change the inclination of the pillow and the height of the entire chair. There is also an adjustable lumbar support.

Illuminated glove box with beverage cooling function is available in all versions.

available rear passengers machines in the most expensive version - an armrest with holders for two containers with drinks.

The familiar interior of the Daewoo Gentra is refreshed by woodgrain trim and an audio head unit with steering wheel controls, a CD player with mp3 comprehension and an AUX jack. As before in Lacetti, in the most expensive version, Gentra allows you to adjust the steering wheel not only in terms of tilt, but also in reach. However, the range of movement of the column is small, and therefore I had to sit closer to the steering wheel than I would like.

The head unit of the audio system is of a new design, with a CD player that reads mp3 and an AUX socket, and also - in the most expensive version - with remote control on the steering wheel.

The two highest equipment levels have heated front seats.

According to the CDX nameplate on the front fenders, the Lacetti owners immediately decided that our car was in the richest equipment and was equipped with an “automatic”. It is not entirely clear the presence of the letter designation itself. Indeed, for the Daewoo Gentra, nominal names of equipment levels are used, but they guessed right about the configuration.

Exterior rear-view mirrors in all trim levels - with heating, electric drive and folding function.

The electric sunroof is available only in the richest version - Elegant.

In the most “packed” version of the Elegant, the sedan is easily recognizable by its sunroof and alloy wheels. But the automatic transmission on the "Dzhent-ru" will be installed from the beginning of 2014, and it will become available for absolutely all trim levels, starting with the basic Comfort. So far, only a 5-speed “mechanics” has been proposed. The engine is also the same - this is a new 1.5-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 107 liters for our motorists. from.

The 1.5 l (107 hp) engine is equipped with a reliable timing chain drive, two camshafts and meets the Euro 5 environmental standard.

Main innovation
Acceleration Daewoo Gentra can not be called peppy. But you understand this when you turn the engine up to high speeds with a sharp start from a traffic light or an intensive set of speeds on a country road. For driving in the city, the engine's thrust is enough to accelerate in the stream, get ahead and overtake.
The advantage of this unit is that with a 16-valve scheme, it pulls with the confidence of an “eight-valve” from the very “bottom”. So high gears can be switched on very early, and downshifts much less often. Moreover, the clarity of the gears and the selectivity of the mechanism are far from ideal. And sometimes it was easier for me to stay on a higher step than to turn on a lower one. And given the short first gear, the second can be turned on almost from the spot. True, the gear ratios are such that at a speed of 120 km / h on the tachometer there are already about 4000 rpm, and in the cabin there is a rather strong hum of the engine. Added to it is the noise from the road. The wheel arches would do well with additional insulation - it is too audible how sand and dirt flying from under the wheels are whipped against metal.

The trunk has not changed - the upholstery and the volume of 405 liters are the same as the Lacetti. Rear seats folding in a ratio of 40:60 are in the “base”.

The suspension has not changed compared to Chevrolet, it is structurally simple: in front - McPherson struts, in the back - on trailing arms. So, there will be no problems with service. But the tires are different - on Gentra, traditionally for UZ-Daewoo products are Continental tires Conti Premium Contact 2.

Running all-forgiving. Behind the wheel of a Daewoo Gentra, you can not slow down where more powerful and dynamic cars slow down. - So it turns out that due to such energy intensity, the suspension compensates for the low engine power and moderate dynamics of the car.

The sedan seems harsh, as it does not hide small and medium bumps. However, the chassis deals with them quietly and resiliently, and also swallows even rather impressive pits well. And taking into account the condition of our roads, the ability of "Gentry" to hold "blows of fate" will definitely appeal to the owners.

The hydraulic power steering is tight against the background of electric boosters, but it does not disappoint with emptiness either. However, this car does not claim to be a driver's laurel. He was valued for other qualities, and he retained them.

Justified expectations
The novelty is recognizable as a sedan that has proven itself over the years of operation. At the same time, Daewoo Gentra looks noticeably fresher and offers new options that increase the comfort and convenience of everyday use. The engine, although different, but its behavior is very similar to a 1.6-liter: the difference in “horses” is minimal, and the main advantage - confident traction at low and medium speeds - is preserved. And he promises to be just as unpretentious in operation. The operation of the gearbox and steering is also well known and does not present surprises.

Alloy wheel disks available only in the most expensive version.

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Recently, an open presentation was held in Moscow, at which Uz-Daewoo presented its creation - Daewoo Gentra 2019 (since recently, the model has not been sold under the brand name Daewoo and under Ravon). I was able to visit this event and learn a lot of interesting things about the new product. Most of the changes in appearance fell on the front of the car. The 2019 Ravon/Daewoo Gentra gets an all-new hood with subtle chisels, large teardrop headlights and a neat chrome-edged grille.

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A new rectangular shape with beveled corners received fog lights. The front bumper protrudes slightly forward, which gives the car a solid, presentable appearance. Personally, I would not give the sedan a solid "five" for the exterior. It turned out to be very simple and even dull. Although for a budget car, such a design will do.

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Ground clearance was only 160 mm. It is quite obvious that it is necessary to drive with such clearance carefully. In the photo of the 2019 Ravon / Daewoo Gentra, you can see the new side mirrors, painted in body color and equipped with turn signals.

From the side you can see a sloping domed roof, a high line of the window sill going up and not very massive wheel arches. The rear view of the car looks more solid. I liked the large glass area, massive trunk lid, protruding neat bumper and large vertical lights.

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Slightly updated interior

Before looking into the cabin, I carefully examined the luggage compartment. Its new volume is 405 liters. The video of the 2019 Daewoo Gentra shows well how it can be easily increased to 1225 liters by folding down the second row seats. The interior of the new model is simple and rather modest. I did not see any frills, interesting elements. The most common dashboard, which has smooth, clear lines, has been slightly modified. The center console has been reduced in size. Wheel the most common.


But what I really did not expect is that with such modesty, the quality of finishing materials will be on top. When inspecting the interior, I did not notice any visible flaws, gaps, cracks and problems with fasteners. Everything is done in good faith. I am glad that the "oak" plastic was replaced with a better one. I also liked the decorative elements under the tree, which are located on dashboard and on the doors. Impressed by the basic equipment of the car. It included:

• ABS system;
• air conditioner;
• immobilizer;
• power windows;
• fog lights.

Specifications are modest

At the presentation, the manufacturer said that the car would be delivered to Russia with only one engine option. It will be a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a return of 107 hp. It will work in conjunction with a 5-speed mechanical box gears or with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Despite the fact that the motor is the latest development of the company, I can’t call it economical in any way. Specifications Daewoo Gentra 2019 2020 could be an order of magnitude higher. But, while the car is able to accelerate to hundreds of km / h in 12.0 seconds. Fuel consumption will average from 6.52 to 9.46 liters. The maximum speed of Gentra is 165 km/h. As you can see, the performance is far from ideal for such a motor.

At the presentation, I learned that five trim levels of the 2019 Ravon Daewoo Gentra will be sold in Russia. You can choose from the following versions: Comfort, Comfort Plus, Optimum, Optimum Plus and Elegant. Basic package includes:

• fog lights;
• front airbags;
• immobilizer;
• full power package;
• electrically adjustable side mirrors;
• heated front seats, mirrors.

The price in Moscow for the 2019 Daewoo Gentra in this configuration will be 420,000 rubles. The cost of intermediate configurations will be in the range from 450 to 550,000 rubles. Price maximum configuration Ravon Gentra 2019 starts from 600,000 rubles.

Market competitors are strong

As the main competitors of Daewoo Gentra 2019, I identified Renault Logan And Lada Priora. I want to say about the first rival that it is equipped with excellent optics, a comfortable steering wheel, reliable braking system. In addition, the car is distinguished by excellent handling, high reliability, and corrosion resistance.

I note that the interior of the 2019 Ravon Gentra and Renault is spacious and comfortable. There is enough free space in Ravona, both for front and rear passengers. Many drivers note easy handling, as well as low fuel consumption. From myself I will add what exactly Renault Logan is the kind of car that very rarely needs to be repaired.

Among the shortcomings, I singled out a not very modern and beautiful appearance, rather for an amateur, average sound insulation, as well as paintwork middle level. Pleased with the quality of finishing materials in the cabin.

It seems to me, Lada Priora has more attractive appearance than Renault, however, is still inferior to Daewoo Gentra. The popularity of the car is due to its low fuel consumption, decent dynamics, as well as solid equipment.

The owners of Lada confirm that the car is easy to drive, clearly keeps a given trajectory and performs well in our difficult climatic conditions. Start Priora from the first time on severe frost won't be difficult.

Among the shortcomings of the Lada, one can note the same sound insulation, a small interior in which it is practically impossible to turn around, a weak paintwork, which quickly leads to corrosion of the body.

Main pros and cons

As the reviews of the owners of Daewoo Gentra 2019 show, the car still has more advantages than disadvantages. I fully confirm this. My opinion was influenced by a new video about the 2020 Ravon / Daewoo Gentra, which I watched at the presentations. The main advantages of the car, I think:

1. Affordable, attractive price for most buyers.
2. Good basic equipment.
3. Convenient dashboard.
4. Driver's seat adjustable.
5. Folding side mirrors.
6. Good handling.

And from the shortcomings I can highlight:

1. Cramped salon.
2. Small ground clearance.
3. Average insulation (like everyone else in this price class).
4. Uncomfortable heated seats.
5. Lack of brightness adjustment of the instrument panel illumination.
6. Not very economical fuel consumption.

Despite such a decent list of minuses of the Ravon Gentra, the car is still in demand. It is especially used in the commercial sector.

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