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

Cadillac BLS

The Cadillac BLS is a mechanical model similar to an Opel Vectra or a Saab 9-3, manufactured in the same premises as the 9-3 and the same range of engines.

Is available with four doors and body with bodywork family (Wagon). The BLS measures 4680 mm long, 1752 mm wide and 1471 mm high. Dimensions are very similar to that of a Honda Accord, Mazda6 or a Peugeot 407.

Cadillac is the first diesel-engined, and quality of finish, price and equipment, can be likened to an Audi A4, a BMW 3 Series or a Jaguar X-Type, in addition to a Saab 9-3. It differs from a Saab 9-3 mainly because of its stylish exterior and interior (although there are some elements in common).

Is for sale in Spain from € 29,990 to € 45,990 of the more expensive version (2.8T V6 255cv Sport Luxury Aut 6 vel.). Price of Diesel cheaper version (1.9D 150cv Business) is € 31,340.

The Saab 9-3 with the same diesel engine rather than standard equipment costs € 31,292 (a ratio of 30,000 cars from € 4.5 to 4.8 m, with a diesel engine of 135 to 165 hp). An Audi A4 TDI 140 PS and, above all, a BMW 320D 177 CV are more expensive than a Cadillac BLS.

The Cadillac BLS range has four engines (three petrol and two diesel), all with turbocharged engines. The gasoline is 175, 209 and 256 hp. The Diesel has 150 hp and 180 hp power.

In addition, the BLS has a variant of gasoline with 200 hp power that can use E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline).

According to the engine, carries a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic five or six gears.

There are four versions depending on the equipment: 'Business',' Elegance ',' Sport 'and' Sport Luxury '. Not all combinations are available from engine and equipment (price and equipment throughout the range).

Like 9-3, the BLS is a car that gives an appearance of superior quality to most models of its size. The coating materials are rich and the setting is good. The Cadillac made in Europe seems superior in this respect to Cadillac manufactured in the U.S. Some interior elements are the same as those of a Saab 9-3, as the brake hand, the number of intermittent or dashboard controls.

The entire dashboard is made of plastic and foam, a material that many brands reserved for the most visible. This is also the coating material inside the doors, even in its lowest part, which is usually hard plastic and poorly treated. The central console between two seats, is a hard plastic but with a surface treatment that gives good looks. Frames with a metallic appearance that is in the dashboard is made of plastic.

The driving position seems good, except for the seats. The two versions that I led had leather upholstery, and with it, the seats are very slippery. The bench is rather short, giving little support on the thighs, making it advisable to adjust the slope of the sidewalk to the front is a little higher. The endorsement does not have a jacket and leave the back area too loose.

All controls are close at hand, at least in the version without the browser screen. Visibility is good, within the normal range in a car today. A car is suitable for those who prefer to drive in a low position and to some extent, there is no problem in dimensions, the higher will find sufficient longitudinal travel of the seat and headroom.

By contrast, in the rear seats can hardly be comfortable for adults lack longitudinal space. The width and height are adequate, but legroom is even smaller than the car back just livable, 4 as an Audi or a Volvo S40.

The data volume is 425 l trunk, just for a car of this size. But they could put a box of 100 x 100 x 45 cm and sobraría still some space. Although not a perfectly regular, it is very profitable for their proportions.

Dynamically, the feel of the BLS is similar to a Saab 9-3. We have not driven enough to be sure, but I think it is even more comfortable suspension. You do not have the agility of some saloons such as a BMW 3 Series or a Honda Accord, but the driving response was satisfactory in normal use.

We conducted a 150 Diesel and the V6 petrol 256 hp, both versions' Elegance '. These two models have different size wheels: change the width and diameter (225/45 17 in one case and 235/45 17 in another). Diesel was the Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires, gasoline was the Pirelli P7.

The diesel is a comfortable car suspension, which does not seem too soft. The V6 petrol is clearly harder suspension and has better touch, but is more uncomfortable. Nor is it impossible because a suspension is not as harsh, such as that carried a series of BMW 3 Series. I have not tested the gasoline V6 Sport Luxury version, which has an even tougher suspension and tires 18 "tires with less profile. As is the Elegance version with wheels 17" I think that the only other is recommended for anyone willing to take an uncomfortable car in exchange for having better touch.

As in the Saab 9-3, the motor is low if the soil is a bit slippery, especially with the engine of 255 hp. The stability control works well, it is difficult to miss the car to accelerate the trend too. P Zero Rosso tires I found that the noisiest P7. Not so much in the running, but the noise when transmitted bumpy final step.

The 150 hp diesel engine has the same response in other models that take (for example, the Alfa Romeo GT), but perhaps with a somewhat greater smoothness and less noise at idle. Is an engine for sustaining a high cruising speed and acceleration capacity is to be expected in a car like this.

We led with the manual gearbox six marches. In this case, the benefits and consumption within the average, compared with models of similar size and power. The differences are not the best large, except in speed.

The 255 hp V6 engine is very strong and rapid response to throttle. Engine is a very nice because, besides having a good reserve of acceleration is smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox with six speeds I've driven is soft and usually leads to car in the appropriate regime. Like other cases of this kind, its main shortcoming is that it takes to answer a need for sudden acceleration.

It has a lever on the steering wheel controls and type of sequence, but must be used before selecting the manual mode with the lever. This prevents you from quickly select a running short. In addition, the controls of the steering wheel (left to lower right to enlarge) are the push to be less comfortable than those that must be thrown away.