Chevrolet Captiva

The Captiva is an all-terrain light Chevrolet especially oriented to the European market. It is basically the same car to the Opel Antara, but unlike it, can have up to seven seats. Additionally, you can choose front-wheel drive or full.

Is for sale from € 24,050, with four different levels of equipment: "LS", "LT", "LTX" and "Sport". Not all the engines, equipment levels, the number of seats and traction rates are combinable with one another (price, information and equipment across the range Captiva).

A version 'Sport' which is only available with the 2.0 VCDi diesel engine of 150 hp and automatic. This version is for sale for € 38,180.

The Captiva 'Sport' has some changes in appearance compared to other versions. Take chrome inserts in the front fog lamps, on the grill, the exterior door handles and pilots. Furthermore, the lower front grille and the exhaust have a different design. Finally, the headlights are brown and the roof bars are painted aluminum color.

This version can be purchased only with the body painted in black color. The side moldings, bumpers and the protector of a wheel are painted in black satin.

On the inside there are also changes: a two tone leather seats (with the center in red, like the seam), and carbon inserts simile electric sunroof (optional on versions "LTX" by 1020 €).

The Captiva measures 4635 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1720 mm high. Is longer than a BMW X3 and smaller than a Toyota Land Cruiser. The wheelbase is 2705 mm.

All engines are placed in transverse position. The petrol is a four-cylinder 2.4-liter displacement and 136 hp of maximum power (associated with a manual five-speed box) and a six-cylinder 3.2-liter V 230 hp (combined with an automatic box five-speed).

2.0 l diesel engines of 126 hp and 150 hp are not original Fiat, like other diesel engines that General Motors used in other brands of the group (Opel and Saab), but new engines are (more details). VCDi version 2.0 of 150 hp is recommended for travel to a rhythm, since it is very noisy and its consumption is normal. The Chevrolet Captiva is the first that has a diesel engine.

The average consumption of the approved version 2.0 Diesel VCDI 150 hp is 7.4 l/100 km. Consumption is rather low for an SUV of its size, weight and power. The performance figures are normal reaches 186 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.6 s.

There are several all-terrain of similar size, with a diesel engine of similar power, which have a lower selling price. A Ssangyong Kyron (from € 24,000) and Honda CR-V (from € 27,400) are less expensive, but none of them can have seven seats.

The models themselves can have seven seats have a higher sales price, such as a Mitsubishi Montero (from € 33,915), a Hyundai Santa Fe (from € 32,000) or a Ssangyong Rexton (from € 32,090).

A version with 2.0 liter engine derived from the 150 hp turbo has reduced input sets and its maximum power to 126 hp. These diesel engines are used in other models of Chevrolet.

The most powerful diesel version can be purchased with a manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic, also of five marches. Diesel less powerful can not automatic, which seems entirely suitable for this car (unless someone intends to use "sport"), although not fast or you can select gears manually. The manual is vague.

Less powerful versions (2.0 VCDi Diesel 127 hp and 136 hp 2.0 petrol) are only available with front-wheel drive.

Other versions have a total drive system automatically connect with an electromagnetic control that determines the degree of entrainment of the rear wheels. Under normal conditions acts as a front-wheel drive, if the front wheels slipping, the rear can drive the car.

The major limitations of off-road Captiva are low height above ground, a little suspension travel (compared to a true all-terrain) and that the drive system has no blocking (more information on driving field).

You can have five or seven seats. With the configuration of five not out for the space in the rear seats because it has fewer than most site for the legs. With the seven, can accommodate two adults (unless they are larger than 1.80 m) with a height to the ceiling and a large space for the legs that is not the smallest.

According to Chevrolet, the boot has a volume of 85 liters in configuration of seven seats and 465 liters in the five-seat configuration. The rear opening has no relationship to the gate (picture), which adds more functionality.

Among the items of equipment you have (standard or optional) are front airbags, side and head (curtain type), leather upholstery, Self suspension, air conditioning, auto dimming interior mirror, automatic lights and wipers, eight speakers , charger for six discs, MP3 player, trip computer and steering wheel leather.

It is the first vehicle in the range of Chevrolet Europe with stability control (ESP) as standard, except in the basic version. Among other functions, the "ESP" includes a program to limit the risk of overturning (ARP) and downhill slope control (HDC).

The frame is a monocoque. The suspension is independent in the two axes, the McPherson-type front and deformable parallelogram with four arms in the rear of the seven-seat versions have a rear shock absorbers that keep the soil at constant height regardless of load carrying. It has ventilated discs at all four wheels. The tires are available throughout the Captiva range from those less powerful version fitted (215/70 R16), which mounts to the most powerful version equipped (235/55 R18).

Chevrolet Camaro

Begin to build the Chevrolet Camaro in early 2009, although the first units will not reach Spain until the first quarter of 2010.

It was originally sold with coupe body, with two doors and four seats. Later there will be a convertible.

Has a length of 4836 mm and is thus slightly higher than cars like the Peugeot 407 Coupe or BMW 6 Series. Chevrolet says in its communique that the Nissan 350Z is a match for the Camaro. So are the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger models that are not sold in Europe.

At least in the U.S., the Camaro will be available with two petrol engines atmospheric (without turbo). D be a 3.6-liter V6 and a V8 engine capacity of 6.2 liters, with 300 power and 420 respectively. Most likely to reach Europe only V6. These engines are not the Camaro debuts, but they are already available (though not necessarily with the same power) in other models of GM (more information).

The gearbox may be automatic or manual, at least six speeds. The Chevrolet Camaro has traction to the rear wheels.

The suspension is independent in the two axes. In rear axle carries a deformable parallelogram (image). There will be two different settings of the suspensions, one for the versions with six-cylinder engine and one for eight.

As standard equipment of lead stability control (Chevrolet calls it "StabiliTrack). The V8 version bears and brakes made by Brembo four-piston grippers have wheels and 20 "in diameter. The V6 wheels carry 18 or 19 inches.

Some of the items of equipment associated with the comfort that may have the Camaro include: connection 'Bluetooth' for the phone, xenon headlights, a sound system of high fidelity, six airbags and a system of parking assisted by acoustic signals. You may also have a system for contacting a support center in case of emergency ( "OnStar"). This system is used by some models of Opel.

In the console there are a number of indicators of the temperature of the oil (engine and transmission), water and battery image. The interior is decorated and illuminated with LEDs.

Chevrolet had the most definitive aspect of this car in the prototype Camaro Convertible Concept, cabriolet body.

The new Camaro looks like the stores first original Chevrolet Camaro, 1967. The design aspects that are Chevrolet emphasizes its long bonnet, boot lid, a short and very few prominent wheel arches.

The design of the Camaro has been conducted in Northern America and the technical development was carried out by the team that specializes in GM vehicles back in Australia. Will be manufactured in GM's plant in Oshawa (Canada).

Chevrolet Volt

General Motors has unveiled some details of the Chevrolet Volt, the final model of production based on the prototype of the same name. The Chevrolet Volt is driven solely by an electrical mechanism, which uses a battery to store energy. If the battery is charging as to move the vehicle emissions and gasoline consumption are zero. If the battery is depleted, a gasoline generator is put into operation to feed the electric motor and simultaneously charge the battery. Using gasoline, the autonomy of the Volt are "several hundred kilometers. The battery can also be recharged at an outlet of the conventional home network. The battery stores energy to walk 64 km in the urban cycle defined by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) without having to consume gasoline. This battery is Lithium Ion and has a capacity of 16 kWh. It takes less than three hours to recharge a plug with 240 V (in the U.S., where domestic electricity is 110 V, it takes eight hours). Chevrolet Volt. 2011.Según Chevrolet model, the full charge the battery on the home network at the current prices would cost less than one euro, which would traverse the 64 miles that have autonomy without using gasoline. This gives a cost of electricity of less than 1.5 cents per mile, compared with 10 cents that it costs about fuel a car with an average consumption of 8 litres/100 km. Chevrolet has not data on consumption when the Volt is driven by the generator. The generator can run on gasoline or E85 (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), Chevrolet has not given details. In the prototype, this generator had three cylinders in line, a displacement of 1.0 liters and a turbocharger. The propellant is an electrical power of 111 kW (151 hp) and a torque of 230 Nm. The Chevrolet Volt reaches a top speed of 160 km / h. The assistance of the address is electric. Like other hybrids, the electric system recovers energy when the driver decelerates or slows moderately. It has disc brakes on all four wheels, which requires more work when deceleration. According to Chevrolet, have invested a lot of work in the GM wind tunnel for aerodynamic bodywork with sound, which will improve the autonomy and consumption figures. It has some specially developed tires with low rolling resistance. The Volt will be offered more choices of equipment, interior colors and lighting than any other saloon from Chevrolet. It will have elements of two series of information screens (picture), touch screen LCD configurable by the driver and Bluetooth connection. Optionally you can have a browser, where data are stored on a hard drive (which can also store music). The manufacture of the Chevrolet Volt for the U.S. market beginning in late 2010, presumably at the GM plant in Detroit-Hamtramck has.
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Chevrolet HHR

The Chevrolet HHR is a five-seat minivan with a length similar to an Opel Zafira and Renault Grand Scenic, but somewhat lower. It measures 4475 mm long and 1603 mm high.

It is available only with a gasoline engine of 2.4 liters and 170 hp power, which can be attached to a box five speed manual or an automatic four.

The series is full of equipment. It has sunroof, leather upholstered seats with electrical adjustment and heated, stability control, sensor, tire pressure, trip computer, air conditioning and tires 17 ", among other things. The only option is to add metallic paint. However, it lacks certain elements such as xenon headlamps, and the browser.

Is for sale for € 28,100 with manual gearbox and € 29,400 with automatic. It's a high price even though the equipment as it is rich. Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 T 165 hp or a SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI 160 hp are cheaper for the same equipment.

The HHR stands out for its appearance (to some extent it occurs as the Chrysler PT Cruiser), and that does not mean I like the whole world. The HHR is a product originally designed for the American market (where it began selling in mid-2005), Chevrolet has decided to sell in Europe to attract potential customers to the brand.

The HHR is a minivan with a low quality in a broad sense. In some aspects, such as coating materials, the finish () or the response on the road, the HHR is far from the European carriers. Within Chevrolet, Captiva on one of its front-wheel drive variants, is the best product HHR.

What I did like their response is the dynamic qualities of the engine, which is able to move freely in almost any circumstance HHR. The stability is not at the level that is customary in most modern carriers, but there may be many drivers who do not need to miss a more precise answer, at least under normal traffic conditions.

An attribute that gives a body that is relatively high access to the interior is comfortable and not lacking in height for passengers in both rows. The width, however, is limited to three people can ride in the rear seats.

The trunk is large (430 l), but it has practical solutions, such as a separator that can be placed at various heights (and supports up to 45 kg load) in one of them form a flat cargo area with the rear seats when they are afflicted. You can also break the back of the passenger seat, which can carry objects up to 2.44 m long. The trunk also has hooks for hanging bags and boxes to store small objects.

The HHR comes in Ramos Arizpe (Mexico). As background of the stylish Chevrolet Suburban 1949 event, a model that was manufactured outside the U.S.

Chevrolet Epica

The Chevrolet Epica is a four-door sedan that takes the place left by Evanda the end of 2005. The Epica is available-only gasoline engines, since May 2006. Now you can buy with a 150 hp diesel engine, from € 21,500. The versions with the new engine is more pleasant to drive.

Diesel cheaper version (21,500 €) has a low purchase price and a good relationship between price and equipment. There are some models that are cheaper such as a Hyundai Sonata, and a KIA Magentis Citroën C5 (comparative). The Sonata is the cheapest and the least equipped. The Magentis, the C5 and Epica have a similar, although the Epica has a major drawback: still can not bring stability control.

The Epica measured 4.80 m long, 1.81 m wide and 1.45 m in height. The wheelbase is 2.7 m. Has a length similar to a Skoda Superb or a Hyundai Sonata. The trunk has a capacity of 480 liters (according to VDA standard).

Out as being very spacious, especially for subsequent passengers. As can be seen in our measurements of space, the width available for driver and co-driver is also good.

In the three rear seat passengers can travel, provided they are neither very high nor very bodied. Along with the Citroën C5, the Volvo S60 and the KIA Magentis, is one of the models with more rear width (141 cm). The space for the legs (74 cm) is also very good, one of the best in the segment. Rear height (89 cm) tall passenger is low: the occupants to measure more than 1.75 m tall rozarán your head with the final part of the roof (if you feel well).

The internal adjustment has improved from the first units of the Epica, but there are some materials such as plastics used in the bottom of the dashboard and doors, moldings or decorative aluminum-looking that are not print quality. The plastic on the top of the dashboard and doors is an average quality and a nice soft touch.

It has many compartments slides: a glove box (very small) pockets in the doors, bags in the front seat backs, a portabolsas hook on the right side of the console compartment with lid on top of the center console, cupholders next to the handbrake, front center armrest compartment, rear central armrest with compartment and two cupholders and a portagafas.

The Epica is a car with plenty of equipment, but lacks some important elements. There are two levels of equipment: "LT" (only in combination with the diesel engine and manual transmission) and LTX.

The version "LT" series brings, among other things, six airbags, traction control, air conditioning, alarm, trip computer, electric windows front and rear, cruise control, auto dimming interior mirror, leather steering wheel with vertical adjustment and longitudinal, electrically folding mirrors, automatic wipers, radio with CD player (compatible with MP3 discs), AUX connection for external audio sources and alloy wheels of 16 inches.

Versions "LTX" also have leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver's seat with electric adjustment, helps to park at the rear loader CD and alloy wheels of 17 inches.

The only option is metallic paint. After the summer of 2007, the stability control will be a series of equipment in all versions.

Epica All have three-year warranty and roadside assistance. Furthermore, the versions "LTX" have three years of free maintenance.

So far, only available with two petrol engines of six cylinders in line, placed cross with a 2.0 liter displacement and 143 hp, 2.5 liter and the other with 155 hp. According to Chevrolet, are two of the six-cylinder engines in the shortest line market, not many placed transversely (in the Volvo S80 and the XC90). More information on the engines.

Chevrolet Epica offers on a new 2.0 liter diesel engine 150 hp, which bears the Captiva. This engine, called 'VCDi - not that of the Fiat group (as in other GM brands), but the Italian maker VM Motori. It has four cylinders, 2.0 liters of displacement, four valves per cylinder with a camshaft and feeding common conduit.

There are two variants of this engine: a turbo that provides 120 hp fixed (which bear the Lacetti and the Nubira in April 2007) and the other with variable turbocharger reaches 150 hp (which carry the Epica and the Captiva SUV).

2.0 liter engine coupled with a five-speed manual transmission. The 155-hp version has a five-speed automatic transmission that also can have the Epica Diesel.

The Epica 2.0 VCDi has a top speed of 200 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.7 s and has an average consumption of 6.1 l per 100 km. Benefits are commensurate with the power, although the maximum speed and consumption are slightly worse than other similar models (comparison table).

We could make a small test with three versions of Epica. All wore Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 tires in a 215/45 R17.

The Epica Diesel is more comfortable and more enjoyable to drive than the versions of gasoline. The diesel engine of 150 hp to move with great agility Epica, while retaining the speed of the engine above 2000 rpm. Below this scheme is not just strength. Although the developments of change are short (the maximum speed reaches above the maximum power regime), not feeling a great capacity for recovery gear.

This engine is not too noisy, but you hear very clearly on the inside when operating at a speed high. The aerodynamic noise is high and can become annoying on long journeys.

Version 2.0 l petrol engine has a very soft and little capacity for recovery, partly because of long transmission developments; costs climb around in gear until it reaches about 3,500 rpm. Above this regime, the response is good. It is a quiet engine, as is the 2.5 l just heard clearly on acceleration and when driving at a high speed.

The Epica 2.5 with automatic engine also has a mild, but more strongly in the medium regime. The automatic switch has two modes: fully automatic or sequential operation.

In automatic mode, the change tends to keep the engine at a very low, which means frequent gear changes which is very gentle with the throttle. In sequential mode is more pleasant to use, and to change quickly enough and without much rough, but accelerated in depth.

The steering is too variable hardness soft and sensitive when driving at high speed. In addition, little information is transmitted to the driver steps on how the car.

The suspension is independent in both axes. The adjustment of the springs and shock absorbers is different versions of gasoline and diesel, there is no change in the diameter of the stabilizer bars.

In gasoline, the filters suspesión little small irregularities of the soil and can be somewhat dry, and it does not prevent some big movements of the body. The new diesel versions have a more comfortable suspension, which filters over the irregularities of the road and contains better big movements of the body.

Chevrolet sold 618 units in Spain in the months Epica was on sale in 2006. Projections for 2007 are 2500 units registered.

Chevrolet Nubira Station Wagon

Chevrolet Nubira Station Wagon (body-relative) is available with three engines, two petrol and one diesel, manual or automatic and two levels of equipment (SX and CDX).

The Nubira SW cheaper cost € 15,075, the diesel version more affordable € 18,300. El único turismo con carrocería familiar, de tamaño y potencia similar, que cuesta menos es el Fiat Stilo MW 1.9 Multijet 120cv; al igual que el Nubira, esa versión del Stilo no puede llevar control de estabilidad, elemento que viene de serie en el Opel Astra SW 1.9 CDTi Enjoy 120 hp (20,020 €), the next price Chevrolet (comparative table of prices).

This family version is 65 mm longer than the four-door, though the wheelbase is the same, its length is 4580 mm. The width does not vary with respect to the four doors (1,725 mm) and height increased from 1445 mm to 1500 mm (counting the bars on the roof, a feature that is standard on all versions).

In the rear seat, backrest tilts forward in proportion 60/40. Unlike other relatives, the sidewalk has no longitudinal adjustment (such as the Astra Station Wagon or Fiat Stilo Multiwagon).

Loses some of the boot volume with respect to the four-door version, going from 405 to 400 l. As usual, thereby losing the ability to boot wins in ease of loading. The downside is that with 400 l, the boot is among the smallest of the family comparable. Shot the back of the second row of the volume grows to 1410 liters (measured to the ceiling).

Interestingly, the Nubira Station Wagon dashboard is not the same as in the Nubira four-door, but it is the same as the Lacetti (the three models share a platform).

There are three available engines, two petrol and a Turbo. The petrol is a 1.6-liter 16-valve, 109 hp power. With this engine the Nubira reaches 187 km / h and gets an average consumption of 7.8 l/100 km. (0.7 l/100km over the Nubira four-door). The other is a 1.8 liters, including 16 valves and 122 hp power. The Nubira SW 1.8 16V can reach 195 km / h and its average consumption is 7.4 l/100 km. The diesel engine is 1991 cm ³ and 121 hp. With it, the maximum speed is 186 km / h and average consumption 6.0 l/100 km.

The shift has some very long walks and is somewhat slow in operation, all versions are five gears. The most powerful petrol engine and can carry a diesel automatic gearbox (the first of four walks and five in the Diesel).

The design of the bodywork of Nubira four-door was designed by Pininfarina. The Station Wagon from the base but Chevrolet (in the GM design center Bupyong, South Korea) gave a different style to the grid at the bottom of the bumper and the bonnet (which has a different vein). Also this department is by design of the rear bodywork.

Chevrolet Nubira

The Chevrolet Nubira tourism is one of four doors measuring 4.5 m long. It is available with two petrol engines (109 or 122 hp) or a Diesel (121 hp), manual or automatic, and three trim levels (table of all versions for sale). There is also a version with bodywork family called Nubira SW.

The interior space is good and responds well on the road. The carrier is made of materials with the right quality to make travel enjoyable.

Is for sale from € 12,475. The more affordable version with the engine of 121 hp Turbo costs € 17,700, from the Diesel Car of similar characteristics (table with the alternatives), only cost less KIA Cerato 1.6 CRDi 4p, 4p the Hyundai Elantra 2.0 CRDi and the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115cv Sedan. Of these four, the Ford is the only one who can bring stability control.

The Nubira has two front airbags and two side, has no head. All five seats have seat belts and three-point resposacabezas. There are ISOFIX attachments for child seats in the rear side seats. Other security features in the Nubira are ABS and traction control (only with the equipment CDX) can not have stability control.

Stability and reactions of the curve Nubira are good.

The Turbo 121 hp motor is recommended for the force that is at all times, both to gain speed in gear to start from standing, a little awkward maneuver in many modern cars Turbo. An engine is not particularly noisy or vibrate much, except when it is cold.

With this engine, the Nubira reaches 186 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.6 s. Spends 6.6 l/100km, an intermediate value between its alternatives.

Of the two versions of petrol seems preferable to the less potent (1.6 liter, 109 hp) makes less noise at high speed and less vibration during acceleration (in addition to being more noisy, the 1.8-liter makes 122 hp a nice little noise). With the 1.6 liter engine, the Nubira reaches 187 km / h and gets an average consumption of 7.1 l/100 km. The 1.8 liter can reach 195 km / h and its average consumption is 7.4 l/100 km.

The shift has some very long walks and is somewhat slow in operation, all versions of manuals are five gears. The most powerful gasoline engine and can carry a diesel automatic gearbox (four marches on gasoline and diesel in five).

The interior space is large, especially in the rear seats. The highlight is the distance to the legs of the occupants of the rear seats, height is also good. The width is adequate to carry back to two people, is close to three. Is bigger than a Renault Megane sedan and looks like a Hyundai Elantra. The trunk, with a capacity of 405 l, it is not the greatest because the length of the car.

The quality of finishing Nubira I thought it appropriate, even with good detail, although it appears that a car is designed to be sold at an affordable price. For example, the light gray coating of the lower half of the dashboard is not very elaborate. However, the top panel is a dark plastic and soft touch, which seems good. In addition to the type of plastic used, the type of cut of the pieces that make up the interior trimmed or joints between them is correct, there are no sharp edges or rough.

From the Nubira SX versions have a steering wheel and gear shift lever leather lining that provides a nice touch.

With a less powerful engine is available in two equipment levels: SE and SX. The most equipped (CDX) is available with 1.8 petrol engine is the Diesel, and has items such as radio with CD reader and five controls on the steering wheel, windshield wipers or automatic. The SE can optionally have air conditioning, all have air conditioning as standard.

The bodywork of Nubira is the work of the GM Design Center and Pininfarina. Other models such as the Matiz and Kalos are designed by Giugiaro. The Nubira is manufactured at the plant in Kunsan is Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze is a brand new vehicle and higher quality than the Nubira, the model it replaces.

It measures 4.57 m, therefore, has a size of a Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Octavia or a Mitsubishi Lancer. For now, only sold with four-door body. Body variant of families arrived in 2010.

The range of the Chevrolet Cruze engine is composed of two versions of petrol (113 and 141 hp) and a Diesel, 150 hp. In June will be sold a diesel version of 125 hp. All have a manual gearbox five gears, the 141 hp is the only one who can have an automatic (six-speed).

The price for the Chevrolet Cruze is € 13,900 (with a petrol engine and 113 hp). This version (equipped with "L") has a very low price but it is interesting because it lacks air conditioning and other details of equipment, such as height and depth adjustment for the steering wheel. The Chevrolet Cruze gasoline and 113 hp have these two elements (plus) costs € 15,300. The Fiat Linea 1.4 16v T-Jet 120 hp is almost equivalent to price if you add the option of stability control (standard on all Cruze). The Renault Megane Sedan 1.6 16v is a bit more expensive. The Fiat is significantly faster than the Renault and the Chevrolet (comparative tab).

Chevrolet Cruze. 2009La variant model with 125 hp diesel engine will be very interesting for its price. Will be on sale from € 16,600. There are currently no similar vehicle with a similar price, the Toyota Corolla Sedan 2.0 D-4D Sedan and the Ford Focus Trend 1.8 TDCi 115 hp are between 1,200 and 1,500 € more expensive.

Details inside

Its driving position is good, especially because it has a very comfortable front seats that hold the body properly. The steering wheel and seats are wide regulations, which allows people of different complexion are comfortable.

The interior is not particularly large for its size, but there is room enough for four adults and is better utilized than other vehicles (eg, an Opel Insignia has a body much larger than the Cruze and its interior is more spacious) .

The Chevrolet Cruze also makes good sense for the setting of most of the pieces of the interior, at least those who are most exposed. It has no sophisticated or expensive materials (eg, a Skoda Octavia leave more impressed at the sight and touch), but the joints between the various components and finishes convey strength.

Chevrolet Cruze. Model 2009La console saves resemblance to that of an Opel Insignia, and some of their controls are identical. Chevrolet says in its communique that the dashboard of the Cruze shows some design details similar to those faced in the Corvette.

While leaving the general feeling is good, you have certain areas for improvement (for example, this tube cables are very light or pástico that the console has a tendency to scratch). It also has a certain lack of equipment: no light in the mirrors of courtesy, no handholds on the roof have a system that slows your movement when you drop suddenly and need a shooter on the inside of the lid of the trunk (which is closed by pushing by hand).

Some impressions of driving

For the tuning of the suspension, the Cruze seems superior to any other tourism Chevrolet currently sells in Spain. It's nice to drive, comfortable and precise reactions. For these features, I feel that Chevrolet has not only tried to make a cheap car, but has also given importance to other needs.

I currently only conducted with 17 wheels and tires Khumo Solus KH17 measures 215/50 (the wheels that are larger than can the others are around 205/60 R16) and on wet asphalt. Under these conditions I saw the poor adhesion, perhaps with other wheels better the outcome is very different.

Chevrolet Cruze. 2009La version more interesting model for consumption has the diesel engine 150 hp. According to official data spends 5.6 / 100 km, which is little (comparative list sorted by consumption of the Cross with some competitors). This engine is similar to that carried in the Epica.

The Cruze engine is this a more pleasant road in town. In-town or when accelerating hard from low speed, has the drawback that it is noisy and lacks strength to leave standing, especially if the maneuver begins in a ramp. Road is functioning properly, but its acceleration capacity is not all that intense can expect from a 150 hp turbodiesel saloon.

Chevrolet Lacetti

The Chevrolet Lacetti is available with three petrol engines and one diesel (more details on this engine). Body has a five-door, front-wheel drive and offers the possibility of automatic switching to a gasoline engine or the Diesel.

In total, there are four versions depending on the engine that may have (gasoline 95, 109 or 122 hp and 121 hp diesel) and three levels of equipment (SE, SX, CDX). Not all possible combinations of engine and equipment. The most affordable Lacetti 1.4 16V SE, costs € 12,850, making it the tourism of their cheaper (comparative table sorted from lowest to highest price). The diesel version (2.0 TCDi 16V) is on sale from € 13,425 for the SX version and € 15,825 for the CDX, there is no other car of your cat! Acteristics that costs less (comparison table). All prices Lacetti.

Besides having a low acquisition cost, the interesting thing about this car is that it can be satisfying for anyone who considers the relationship between price and equipment is important, but not the only valuable Lacetti. The appearance and setting of the material seem better than you would expect in a car of this price, not a car 'cheap' in the pejorative sense of the word but it falls short of new models of Korean origin as the Hyundai i30 or KIA cee'd.

The carrier has several holes where leaving and is more spacious than the average for the rear seats (measurements made by km77.com). The trunk is not large (275 l) given the size of the body but it is enough to comfortably carry the luggage of two people for a holiday.

Although the suspension allows large body movements, the Lacetti is a car in awkward twisty roads. Their reactions are not sharp and when you do lose the path to progressive, but it is not the most secure because it can not have stability control.

All engines are four cylinders and four valves per each. Lacetti with the gasoline engine with 109 hp has good throttle response, although its benefits are no better than usual in its power cars. This version is not very quiet and smooth, and its consumption is above average.
The Turbo 121 hp engine is very interesting because of the good response that is at all times, both to exit quickly from standing to gain speed in gear. It is not a particularly noisy engine, except when it is cold, nor vibrates excessively.

Series, all the engines are coupled to a gearbox having five speeds. Versions 1.8-liter diesel engine capacity and may have an automatic gearbox with four or five relationships, respectively.

The Lacetti measured 4295 mm long, is a car of similar length to that of an Opel Astra 5p or a Honda Civic. The width and height is the same as a Chevrolet Nubira (1725 mm and 1445 mm respectively) and the wheelbase (2,600 mm).

The Lacetti is available with three equipment levels: 'SE', 'SX' and 'CDX'.

All versions have serial four airbags (two front and two sides), ABS, central locking, four electric windows, electric mirror adjustment, steering wheel with height adjustment (versions' SX 'and' CDX 'is also in depth) and a guarantee of three years (with assistance) or 100,000 miles.

Depending on the version, can have air conditioning or climate control, automatic connection of the wiper speed and programmer. In no case may have other elements that bring it more expensive models, such as xenon headlamps, a lighting system on the curve or a keyless start system.

The Lacetti is manufactured at GM facilities in Gunsan, South Korea, and the design-as the Nubira model with which it shares the platform, has been done by Italdesign.

Chevrolet Aveo

The Chevrolet Aveo is a utility that is available with a body of three, four or five doors. Can be purchased from 8500 € (all prices) with two different gasoline engines. There is no diesel version can have stability control.

Until spring 2008, and three variants of the Aveo five-door Kalos is called. The designation was reserved for the Aveo four-door version (which dealt with separately in this article Aveo 4p).

Since that date, in addition to changing the name, the Chevrolet Aveo has renewed with changes to the engines and the look of the exterior and interior. However, it remains virtually the same car the Daewoo Kalos, which began selling in September 2002 (more information).

The Aveo is a model recommended for those seeking a car with an economic and satisfactory quality of finish in relation to its price (more impressions of the interior). It is not for anyone interested in good quality with a dynamic suspension is soft, the body has big movements and feel of the direction is improved.

For these reasons we think it interesting when a utility is to be used mostly by city is comfortable, maneuver well and is pleasant to drive because the engines are smooth and quiet. We liked it more with the 84 hp engine with 101 hp (more driving impressions).

Some models are similar to the Aveo Dacia discover, the Hyundai Accent and the Citroën C3. Except discover, there is no car that has similar characteristics of a selling price lower. In equal equipment, the Aveo is recommended (comparative) also consumes the least and one that has better features (comparative).

There are some models that are slightly cheaper, but are smaller and less powerful (like the Fiat Panda and Toyota Aygo).

Regarding the Kalos, the Aveo five-door and three have different bumpers, headlights (with a certain resemblance to those of Epica), pilots (who now have a circular design) and grill (which has a very large size). With these modifications, the Aveo is 4 cm long (3.92 m in total) and slightly higher and the width Kalos. The battle does not change.

In the car, Chevrolet changed the dashboard, which is like that with the Aveo four-door. Its appearance is more enjoyable, while the materials used and the settings are correct. They are also different panels of the doors.

The interior space remains the same, ie, normal for a car of this size. At this point, no significant differences between the two body.

The trunk volume does not change: still small for the size of the car (measured 220 l). When this car was sold under the Daewoo brand luggage was even smaller (195 l), and carrying a spare wheel normal instead of 'emergency'. More impressions of the interior.

Equipment

The Aveo may be chosen with two levels of equipment: "LS" and "LT" (only for the five-door). The equipment of the Aveo is very simple (in line with its price), the biggest drawback is that you can not have stability control.

Versions' LS 'series lead to four airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), two Isofix attachments on rear seats, trip computer (which does not provide information of the consumption), electric and heated exterior mirrors, radio with CD ( compatible with MP3 discs), auxiliary connection for external audio sources, burglar alarms and a spare wheel type "emergency".

The Aveo 'LT' also have air conditioning, climate control, fog lamps, rear electric windows, leather steering wheel with controls for the stereo control and alloy wheels.

The only options available are air conditioning (990 € in the versions' LS '), sliding roof (685 €; for "LT") and metallic paint (255 €, for all).

Engines

The Aveo can be purchased with two petrol engines: a 1.2 liter with 84 hp and a 1.4 liter with 101 hp. These engines have a performance better than those available for the Kalos (Aveo's driving impressions).

Thus, the Aveo 1.2 with 84 hp engine has an average consumption of 5.5 l/100 km. The only tool of this size and use less power than the Mazda2 (list sorted by consumption).

The Aveo 1.4 16v 101 hp has an average consumption of 6.0 l/100 km. It is also a comparatively low consumption, but is worse than the less powerful variant (list sorted by consumption).

These engines are linked to a manual transmission, the most powerful may be associated with an automatic. At the moment, is not provided a diesel engine.

The breakdown of expected sales for the Aveo Spain, depending on the body, are: 70% of the total for the five-door, 20% for the three and 10% for the remaining four.

Since 2008, the Aveo is also manufactured in Europe, notably in Warsaw (Poland). Until then, Chevrolet (and Daewoo) in Korea did so exclusively.

Chevrolet Aveo

The Aveo sedan is a 4.3 m long and four-door body. It has a gasoline engine of 94 HP, replaces the Kalos car with four doors. The Kalos three-or five-door selling is still unchanged.

The Aveo is interesting for those who seek a car with an economic and satisfactory quality of finish in relation to their price. It is not for anyone interested in with a good dynamic qualities.

Enough space for four occupants. The best figure of all is the height in the front seats, in the rest of the measurements is not particularly large.

It has a trunk of 400 liters (25 l of more than 4p Kalos), a normal volume for its size. SEAT Córdoba has a 485 l, a Hyundai Accent 375 l 4p a 4p KIA Rio 390l. This information is excluded the gap beneath the bottom to house the spare wheel.

In Spain, the spare wheel is emergency in the hole can be a normal size. The success of the trunk is good for a four-door car, sometimes the car trunk lid instead of an access gate is too narrow to boot.

Is available in two equipment levels "LS" and "LT". The 'LS' costs € 11,500 and standard power steering, two front airbags (the passenger off, a novelty in Chevrolet), remote control, front electric windows and CD player with 'MP3'. Option is in the air conditioning (1,000 €) and metallic paint.

The version "LT" is on sale for € 13,500 and, in addition to the above, two side airbags, six speakers, radio controls on the steering wheel, air conditioning, fog lights, trip computer and steering wheel wrapped in leather. You can take an automatic gearbox for 990 €. The version that will come to Spain has 185/55 R15 tires and steel wheels, alloy wheels are a dealer option for both versions.

The above prices are list price. Chevrolet still has not provided the discount when you will start to sell. Based on list price, the Aveo is not particularly cheap compared to other models if they have applied the discount, such as KIA Rio Hyundai Accent 4p or 4p (comparison table). Currently the range Lacetti and Nubira have a € 1,300 discount on list price.

With respect to a Kalos, interior and coatings are completely new (the radio is fully integrated into the console) and gives more feeling of quality.

All interior materials are tough, but they have a treatment that gives a matte and a welcome end to the touch. There are certain plastics (like the edge of the indicators of the instrumentation and some roulette sound system and ventilation) that have a chrome finish. Versions' LT 'plastic surfaces are painted in gray, mimicking the tone of certain metals.

Dynamically, the Aveo is not a very good car. 94 hp engine is not a smooth operation in all cases. Nor has such a great touch, as many modern cars.

The engine does not give much strength to power at any time and, while giving maximum power to a relatively high (6,200 rpm), gives the impression that it costs to turn quickly in these circumstances the engine is noisy and vibrates . This engine has variable intake.

The Aveo 1.4 has little capacity to respond in gear because the development of transmission are very long. With 185/55 R15 tires, the development is done to the car to reach top speed in fourth scheme and maximum power. Development and promotes the long drive is not noisy at speed and not sustained spent a lot (we have not tested), but necessitates the use of the gearbox frequently to maintain a certain pace.

The manual gearbox is not a smooth operation, the travel of the lever are long and sometimes the gears come with difficulty. I have not tried the auto box available as an option for the most expensive "LT".

According to official data provided by the manufacturer, the Aveo 1.4 reaches 176 km / h top speed and the manual version can accelerate to 100 km / h in 11.1 seconds (11.9 seconds automatic). The average consumption in the consumption cycle is equivalent to 6.7 l/100 km.

The Aveo shares some elements of the structure with the Kalos (have the same wheelbase: 2480 mm). There are others who are new and has new material: the Aveo used in certain high-strength steel and the torsional rigidity of the structure is higher. The Aveo has a smaller body of the aerodynamic drag of the four-door Kalos.

It measures 4310 mm long, 1,710 mm wide and 1495 mm high. Is 75 mm longer, 40 mm wider than the version of the Kalos and replacing the 10 mm higher. It is also larger than a Dacia Logan (4,250 mm), the Hyundai Accent 4p (4,260 mm), the Skoda Fabia Sedan (4,222 mm) and the Seat Cordoba (4,280 mm).

Chevrolet currently does not provide a diesel engine for the Aveo. The first Chevrolet to take a diesel engine will be the Captiva, which is a 2.0 liter in two variants, 120 and 150 HP (mid 2006) and the Lacetti and the Nubira (autumn 2006).

Chevrolet Spark

The Chevrolet Spark is a small utility car with five doors. Will be sold in Europe in early 2010.

Replace the Chevrolet Matiz, which has been in the market since 1998 (although updated mechanical and appearance, in 2000, 2005 and 2007).

The body measures 3640 mm long. It is therefore somewhat shorter than a Suzuki Swift. Chevrolet has not given details of the height, but the images seem to have proportions minivan.

The trunk is 170 liters capacity, which is less than we have other cars of its size (comparative tab). The volume of post can be expanded to reduce the rear backrest, which are divided in the proportion 60:40. On the roof there are some bars for a baca. The rear doors have handles integrated into the studs.

There are details on the car painted the same color as the Bodywork. The dashboard is composed of a needle indicator showing the speed and screen with the counter, the computer and the fuel level in the reservoir.

In the console are the controls of the air conditioning and sound equipment (which can also be operated from inside the wheel).

Among the items of equipment are the possible electric windows (front only), height regulations in the driver's seat and tilt steering wheel, electric mirrors, heated front seats or the computer on the road. The stability control is an option. In the images is that one can have air conditioning.

The engines are a 1.0-liter 67 hp and a 1.2-liter 79 hp. Are atmospheric gas. Chevrolet expects to be approved consumption of 5.0 l/100 km. Both Iran coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.

The suspension is the usual characteristics of these cars: McPherson front axle with a torsional rear. The tires are 14 or 15 inches.

Chevrolet is also going to sell the Spark, as well as in Europe and other markets in the U.S.. According to Troy Clarke, president of GM North America, "The decision to incorporate a range reflects the Chevrolet Spark American brand leader in fuel efficiency in the automobile industry of the United States." The Chevrolet Matiz is not sold in this country.

Chevrolet Matiz

Chevrolet Matiz updates with some design changes and enhancements. In addition, there will be a new version with four-speed automatic transmission. The new range will be available after the summer of 2007.

The Matiz is a small minivan 3.50 m long (Hue current information). It has five doors, five seats and a boot capacity of 170 liters capacity. The main competitors are KIA Picanto, the Hyundai Atos, Fiat Panda and Opel Agila (the latter considerably more expensive).

As the current Matiz, the new will be available with three trim levels and equipment, "S", "SE" and "SX".

It has some front and rear bumpers with a slightly different design, with larger inlets. The bottom of the bumpers and side skirts is not graffiti. The 2008 models also have new designs for the upholstery.

All series will have two airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), front electric windows, radio with CD and five seatbelts.

According bear air conditioning, fog lamps and rear electric windows, among other items of equipment. You may also have an auxiliary connection for external audio sources. You can not have stability control as an option either.

In the interior, the Matiz is characterized by a narrow car. There is little free space between the occupants of the front seats and knees, rub them with ease doors and console. It is not enough width for three people traveling in rear seats, the legroom is normal and the height is just for people rather high.

All interior plastics Matiz look easy and are hard to touch. The different parts are linked together well and seem well-cut (no sharp or rough edges to reveal a poorly finished plastic). The speedometer, the fuel level indicator and tachometer are located in the center of the dashboard, according to the color of the body the substance of these instruments can be blue, green or orange.

The Matiz range consists of two petrol engines: a three-cylinder with 796 cm ³ and 52 hp, or a four-cylinder, 995 cm ³ and 66 hp. Are the same engines from the previous Matiz. At least for now, is not provided you may have a diesel engine.

These engines are linked to a five-speed manual transmission. Since after the summer, the less powerful motor may optionally be associated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

These engines have a good response to the accelerator. Given its low power, in the current Matiz, do not reach a very large move with ease by city, or in terms of easy movement (especially with the 66 hp). Under these conditions of use are not particularly noisy engines. Road Matiz benefits are scarce and their stability is not good.

In May 2005, Chevrolet changed much of the structure of the Matiz, but also improved the interior coating material, the isolation of these engines and their performance (decreased consumption). More information about these changes.

Caterham R300

Caterham Seven range is made up of four different models: "Classic", "Roadsport ',' Roadsport SV '(with a larger carrier) and' Superlight '. The latter is based on the 'Roadsport', and its main modifications are intended to reduce weight and enhance their athleticism.

Within the range 'Superlight' there are three variants: the R400 (200 HP), the R500 (230 hp) and R300, we show in this article.

The Superlight R300 version is less powerful (and cheaper) of "Superlight". Like all 'Superlight' and some 'Roadsport', is a motor home called MG Rover MG X-Power, 1.8 liters of displacement, depending on the specifications, given different powers.

In the case of the R300, this engine gives maximum power of 160 hp at 7000 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Given its light weight, only 575 kg, less than 50 'Roadsport' - have a weight power ratio of 3.6 kg / hp, a figure that enables excellent and R300 up to speed 60 miles per hour (97 km / h ) in just 4.7 seconds (a Porsche GT 2 is a relationship between weight and more power: 3.27 kg / hp). Reaches 210 km / h maximum speed.

The series' Superlight ', including the R300, differ from the rest because they are lighter and more details of manufactured equipment and dashboard with carbon fiber belt type harness with four anchor points, Baquet-type seats, manual gearbox six-speed front brake discs and ventilated.

Has, however, self, which is standard on the R400 and R500 versions. The R300 has alloy wheels as standard 15-inch diameter