At home in Uzbekistan, the Ravon brand has become the successor to UzDaewooAuto and a partner of GM Uzbekistan. RAVON is an abbreviation for the English Reliable Active Vehicle On Road (literally "reliable active vehicle on the road"). In addition, the word "ravon" is translated from Uzbek as "bright, clean, smooth, straight road" or "easy way". On the emblem is a stylized helmet of the Roman god Mercury, the patron saint of merchants and travelers.
The youngest of the Ravons represented in Russia is R2. Externally, this car is a fairly exact copy of the third generation Chevrolet Spark (M300).
True, more recently, the model has experienced restyling, which slightly reduced the similarity. The updated R2 will go on sale at the end of December, but for now you can purchase the pre-reform version.
Ravon R3 Nexia
The Ravon R3 Nexia is the Chevrolet Aveo, produced from 2008 to 2011. About what exactly these cars differ in our photo selection:
Ravon Gentra
With Gentra, they pulled almost the same trick as with the R3 Nexia. And just as in the case of the R3, the main difference between the Gentra and the prototype is a modern power unit. That's just under the hood of the Gentra 1.5-liter 16-valve S-TEC III. It is already developing, according to the manufacturer, by 1.4 hp. more (107.4 hp at 5800 rpm). The torque is exactly the same - 141 Nm at 3800 rpm. Front drive. Gearboxes are the same - 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic. Details in the photo gallery:
Ravon R4
And finally, Ravon R4, whose sales began in Russia on December 1. The sedan is slightly shorter than the Gentra, 4479 mm, with a 20 mm longer wheelbase, 2620 mm. The engine is still the same S-TEC III with 106 hp, but with its own torque - 134 Nm at 4000 rpm. Front drive. Gearboxes - like those of the already named counterparts. But in the basic version, only mechanics are available. There are three sets in total.
Back in 2016, an automobile brand from Uzbekistan appeared on the Russian market - the Ravon R4 car. In fact, the car is already known to a wide layer of motorists, mainly a fan of the Chevrolet brand. This is nothing more than a slightly formally modified Chevrolet Cobalt, a budget option for the mass car enthusiast.
Options and prices
Ravon r4 2018 is delivered to our country, like other variants of this manufacturer, in three main versions:
- Comfort;
- Optimum;
- Elegant.
Ravon R4 Comfort
Comfort is essentially a very basic version of the car. At a price of 489 thousand rubles, the car is equipped with:
- one airbag;
- power steering;
- ABS system;
- heated and electric mirrors;
- 14” steel discs;
- music system;
- 4 audio speakers;
- AUX and USB ports;
- Glonass system;
- Manual transmission.
Back view
There is an option with "automatic". Along with it, the "bonus" the buyer will receive:
- Seat heating in front;
- Alarm;
- Power windows (front only);
- Air conditioner.
This more interesting option will be 70 thousand rubles more expensive.
Ravon r4 Optimum
The optimum is an intermediate option. Includes:
- Already two airbags;
- Air conditioner;
- Fog lights;
- Heated seats in front;
- Four power windows at once.
The cost of a car in this design is 539 thousand rubles, or +50 thousand - for an automatic transmission.
Ravon R4, interior in section
Ravon r4 Elegant
This equipment is the most complete solution for lovers of comfort. At a cost of 579 thousand rubles, the owner will additionally receive:
- Better seat finishes
- Alloy wheels 15”.
Vehicle appearance
Chevrolet Cobalt and Ravon R4 can hardly be called super-beautiful, however, they are well thought out and have an easily recognizable appearance. No frills - this is the main principle. You won't see any chrome parts here. The side and rear of the car looks quite "finished". The front is rather rough, which is facilitated by the “forehead” and too large headlights.
body colors
Vehicle dimensions
Ravon r4 2018 has the following overall dimensions:
- Index / Value (mm)
- Length - 4 479
- Height - 1 514
- Width - 1 735
- Wheel base spacing - 2,620
The curb weight of the vehicle is from 1,140 kg to 1,170.
The trunk of the Ravon R4 has a fairly decent volume for its class - 545 liters, with the possibility of increasing by folding the rear seats.
Dimensions
Other vehicle specifications
Ravon r4 is almost identical in performance to its predecessor from GM.
The ravon r4 has a 1.5 liter engine. At the same time, he “gives out” 105 horsepower. The rpm indicator is 5,800. Despite the seeming simplicity of execution with such a motor in terms of volume, it is impressive which engine is on par, p4: a 16-valve DOHC timing belt. The engine has a cast iron block, 4 cylinders arranged vertically. The block head is made of aluminum. Two camshafts, distributed power system. A 5-speed manual or 6-speed "automatic" can be provided.
Acceleration to a hundred km / h takes an average of 12 seconds. The maximum available speed is 170 km/h. Depending on the gearbox, the Ravon R4 “devours” from 6.2 to 6.7 liters of 92 gasoline per hundred kilometers.
As for the chassis, everything is simple here. The front part of the chassis includes McFerson struts, anti-roll bar. The rear is a semi-independent type system including a torsion beam. The steering wheel is equipped with a hydraulic booster. More "expensive" versions are equipped with ABS.
Exterior and interior of the car of the Uzbek assembly
As we have already said, the exterior of the Ravon R4 2018 is no different from anything outstanding. Everything is functionally simple and concise.
As for the interior, here also the Uzbek manufacturer did not try to surprise us with anything. With all the desire to find at least some signs of “extraordinary” that an auto expert can cling to in order to praise the new product, nothing could be found. Even the dashboard doesn't stand out: a digital speedometer and an analog tachometer. We fix three spokes on the steering wheel. With a stretch, a fairly comfortable radio and three climate control knobs can be attributed to the pluses.
Speedometer
Interior materials are quite cheap, but in terms of build quality, you can put a solid four.
It should also be noted comfortable front seats with lateral support and an optimal level of rigidity. The rear seats are also quite comfortable, however, devoid of sophistication, which is understandable for a car of this class.
Trunk
The set of adjustment options is quite wide.
The car is equipped with a full "spare".
Advantages and disadvantages
To summarize briefly, among the main advantages are the low cost of the car itself, as well as the cost of ownership. After all, we have already talked about low fuel consumption, which, coupled with 92 gasoline, enhances the synergistic “positive” effect of ownership.
In fact, for little money, the buyer will receive a full-fledged solid car with everything you need.
Engine
Among the shortcomings, in addition to the lack of elegance, one can only single out the fact that the Uzbek manufacturer could not (or did not want to) bring anything new to the model that has long been known to motorists. It would be possible to embellish a little, giving the car a more modern look or equipping it with more modern equipment.
However, in general, for this money, ravon r4 left very positive emotions.
The new Chevrolet Cobalt sedan will soon appear on the Brazilian market after a serious restyling. This model is also interesting in that it will probably reach the Russian market, but only under the name new Ravon R4 manufactured by GM Uzbekistan.
After updating the Chevrolet Cobalt 2016-2017 model year, it received a modern appearance in the style of the new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Malibu models and is offered to Brazilians at prices ranging from 52.7 to 68 thousand reais (in dollars, this is 13.7-17.7 thousand).
According to preliminary information, the new Ravon R4 will appear on the Russian market in the summer of 2016 at a price of 480 thousand rubles.
After the restyling, the sedan received a completely redesigned front end with a new hood, stylish head optics, a more expressive grille and a neat bumper with round fog lights.
The aft part of the car demonstrates updated overall lampshades with LED filling, a luggage compartment lid with a formatted spoiler and a different bumper.
To give the sedan more solidity, you can equip the body with decorative chrome elements for a fee by installing moldings on the side window frames and doors, fog lamp trim and a radiator grille.
Overall dimensions of the Chevrolet Cobalt (2016-2017) compared to the previous version remained unchanged and are 447.9 cm long with a wheelbase of 262 cm, 151.4 cm high, 173.5 cm wide, ground clearance (clearance) 16 cm. Depending on the configuration, R14 wheels with 185/75 R14 or R15 tires with 195/65 R15 tires can be installed on the car.
The Chevrolet Cobalt has changed after restyling and the interior, however, not as radically as the exterior. In the cabin, the door cards have been updated, the armrests have become larger, a more modern climate control unit has been installed, the latest MyLink II multimedia system with a seven-inch touch screen (the presence of a rear-view camera, the picture quality has improved, and the interface itself has become more convenient), the presence of the OnStar system allows you to consult with by the operator or in case of an unforeseen situation, give an SOS signal, and the finishing materials themselves have become much better.
In the photos provided in the review, you see the interior of the most packaged version of Cobalt with leather upholstery and a full set of equipment.
Of course, the standard version of the sedan does not look so presentable, but even in the base the car is equipped with two frontal airbags, ABS and EBD systems, a standard four-speaker audio system (AUX, USB, MP3, CD, radio) and air conditioning. By the way, the new sedan has not only a spacious interior, but also an impressive luggage compartment volume - 563 liters.
Specifications Chevrolet Cobalt model year 2016-2017.
The technical stuffing of the updated sedan has remained unchanged, it is based on the same budget front-wheel drive trolley Delta from GM (independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front, and a semi-independent torsion beam torsion beam in the rear), disc brakes are installed on the front wheels, drum brakes on the rear.
In the Brazilian market, the sedan will be offered with two gasoline atmospheric fours, this is a 102-horsepower 1.4-liter engine paired with a 5-speed manual and a 106-horsepower 1.8-liter Econo Flex, paired with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
For the Russian market, the updated sedan called Ravon R4 will receive a 106-horsepower 1.5-liter engine with a peak torque of 134 Nm, working in tandem with a 5-speed manual (6-speed automatic is only available as an option).
Promotion "Grand Sale"
Location
The promotion applies to new vehicles only.
The offer is valid only for promotional vehicles. The current list and sizes of discounts can be clarified on this website or from car dealership managers.
The number of goods is limited. The promotion will automatically end when the available number of promotional vehicles is exhausted.
Promotion "Loyalty Program"
Location- car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow, Varshavskoe shosse, 132A, building 1.
The maximum amount of benefit under the offer for maintenance in the own service center "MAS MOTORS" is 50,000 rubles when buying a new car.
These funds are provided in the form of a bonus amount linked to the client's loyalty card. These funds cannot be cashed or exchanged in any other way for a cash equivalent.
Bonuses can only be spent on:
- Purchase of spare parts, accessories and additional equipment in the salon "MAS MOTORS";
- Discount when paying for maintenance at the MAS MOTORS car dealership.
Withdrawal restrictions:
- For each scheduled (regular) maintenance, the discount cannot exceed 1000 rubles.
- For each unscheduled (irregular) maintenance - no more than 2000 rubles.
- For the purchase of additional equipment - no more than 30% of the purchase amount of additional equipment.
The basis for providing a discount is a customer loyalty card issued in our salon. The card is not named.
MAS MOTORS reserves the right to change the terms of the loyalty program without notifying cardholders. The client undertakes to independently study the terms of service on this site.
Promotion "Trade-In or Recycling"
Location- car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow, Varshavskoe shosse, 132A, building 1.
The action of the promotion applies only to procedures for the purchase of new cars.
The maximum benefit is 60,000 rubles if:
- the old car is accepted under the Trade-In program and its age does not exceed 3 years;
- the old car was handed over under the terms of the state recycling program, the age of the handed over vehicle in this case is not important.
The benefit is provided in the form of a reduction in the sale price of the car at the time of purchase.
It can be combined with the benefits of the programs "Credit or installment plan 0%" and "Travel compensation".
You cannot use the recycling program discount and Trade-In at the same time.
The vehicle may belong to your close relative. The latter may be considered: siblings, parents, children or spouses. Family ties will need to be documented.
Other features of participation in the promotion are listed below.
For the Trade-In program
The final amount of the benefit can only be determined after evaluating the car accepted under the Trade-In program.
For recycling program
You can take part in the promotion only after providing:
- official certificate of state-approved disposal,
- documents on deregistration of the old vehicle with the traffic police,
- documents confirming the ownership of the scrapped car.
The scrapped car must have been owned by the applicant or his close relative for at least 1 year.
Only certificates of disposal issued after 01/01/2015 are considered.
Promotion "Credit or installment plan 0%"
Location- car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow, Varshavskoe shosse, 132A, building 1.
Benefits under the 0% Credit or Installment program can be combined with benefits under the Trade-In or Recycling and Travel Compensation programs.
The final amount of the maximum benefit received when purchasing a vehicle under special programs at the MAS MOTORS car dealership can be used as a payment for installation of additional equipment at the car dealership service center or as a discount on the car relative to its base price - at the discretion of the car dealership.
Installment plan
Subject to the payment by installments, the maximum benefit under the program can reach 70,000 rubles. A prerequisite for obtaining benefits is the size of the initial contribution of 50%.
An installment plan is issued as a car loan provided without overpayment relative to the original cost of the car for a period of 6 to 36 months, if there are no violations of the agreement with the bank during the payment process.
Loan products are provided by partner banks of the MAS MOTORS car dealership indicated on the page
The absence of overpayment arises due to the provision of a special selling price for the car. Without a loan, a special price is not provided.
The term “Special selling price” means the price calculated taking into account the retail price of the vehicle, as well as all special offers valid in the MAS MOTORS car dealership, which include benefits when buying a vehicle under the Trade-In or Recycling programs and “ Travel Compensation.
More details about the installment terms are indicated on the page.
Lending
Provided that a car loan is issued through partner banks of the MAS MOTORS car dealership, the maximum benefit when buying a car can be 70,000 rubles if the initial payment exceeds 10% of the cost of the purchased car.
The list of partner banks and lending conditions can be found on the page
Promotion Cash Discount
Location- car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow, Varshavskoe shosse, 132A, building 1.
The promotion applies only to procedures for buying new cars.
The maximum benefit amount will be 40,000 rubles if the client pays in cash at the cash desk of the MAS MOTORS car dealership on the day the purchase and sale agreement is concluded.
The discount is provided in the form of a reduction in the selling price of the car at the time of purchase.
The promotion is limited to the number of cars available for purchase and automatically ends when the balance is exhausted.
Automobile dealership "MAS MOTORS" reserves the right to refuse the participant of the promotion to receive a discount if the individual actions of the participant do not comply with the rules of the promotion given here.
The MAS MOTORS car dealership reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this promotion, as well as the range and number of promotional cars, including suspending the promotion period by amending the promotion rules presented here.
State programs
Location- car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow, Varshavskoe shosse, 132A, building 1.
The discount is provided only when buying new cars with the attraction of credit funds from partner banks.
The Bank reserves the right to refuse to issue a loan without explanation.
A car loan is provided by partner banks of the MAS MOTORS salon, indicated on the page
Vehicle and customer must meet the requirements of the selected government subsidy program.
The maximum benefit under state programs for subsidizing car loans is 10%, provided that the cost of the car does not exceed the established threshold for the selected loan program.
The administration of the car dealership reserves the right to refuse to provide benefits without giving reasons.
Benefits can be combined with benefits under the 0% Credit or Installment and Trade-In or Recycling programs.
The method of payment when purchasing a vehicle does not affect the terms of the calculation.
The final amount of the maximum benefit received when purchasing a vehicle under special programs at the MAS MOTORS car dealership can be used as a payment for installation of additional equipment at the car dealership service center or as a discount on the car relative to its base price - at the discretion of the car dealership.
There is an opinion that goods returning to the market after a long pause are not very willing to buy. This is said by many economists who work in the field of product groups, market research and other interesting processes. But it is not for nothing that there is a proverb that very boldly asserts that Russia cannot be understood with the mind. In our country, marketing research and sociological surveys are rather conditional and never fully reflect the real picture of events. Therefore, the Chevrolet Cobalt returned to the market from a seemingly hostile American company again began to enjoy very significant interest from buyers. Today this car has received the name Ravon R4 and an Uzbek pass. A very entertaining story with another budget sedan with interesting parameters.
Cobalt did not really have time to settle on the Russian market, as it had to leave due to the complete withdrawal of GM from the territory of the Russian Federation. This gesture took Opel cars with it. But the Americans are not so stupid as to lose money invested in development. Soon, the Ravon brand was created, which was based in Uzbekistan, and now all those same Daewoo and Chevrolet are sold under this name. Soon they promise to flood the market with affordable crossovers like the former Orlando. Given the rather loyal prices of Uzbek cars, as well as a very decent build quality, we can talk about very real chances for the success of such cars. But let's take a look at the Ravon R4 today, forgetting for a second that we already know this car well and have repeatedly considered it as a worthy budget sedan on the market.
Appearance and first impressions of Reyvon R4
Slightly cheaper than the Gentra and slightly more expensive than the Nexia, this car has perfectly found its place in the company's model line. We can safely say that the car will compete with Logan and many other very confident comrades in the compact sedans market. And you can say this after the first acquaintance with the Uzbek, which makes it clear that the car has not become worse at all, but even improved somewhat. Important features include the following:
- the appearance is quite modern, although it does not claim to be the best design of the year, but it offers quite relevant features and the possibility of operation in any conditions;
- the interior is simple and practical, but the materials used are better than in other budget cars, the seats are comfortable, the steering wheel is nice to take in hand when driving;
- all controls are conveniently located, driving is very comfortable and pleasant, it must also be said about the high quality of space planning, there is a place for everyone;
- in the most expensive configuration, they offer high-quality glass tinting and an excellent design of 15-inch alloy wheels with a good resource;
- I am very pleased with the visual size of the car, the dimensions are worthy in order to distinguish transport from all currently existing sedans in this particular segment.
Comfortable, practical and very interesting in terms of external characteristics, the car cannot but arouse a certain respect. The transport turns out to be very modern, it has a vein of American design and a zest that is so lacking in cars in this segment. We can say that the Ravon R4 actually received an interesting reincarnation and can claim excellent sales opportunities in the Russian market.
Technical content - look under the hood
Expect incredible technical characteristics from this machine is not worth it. Everything here is quite simple and practical, everything is designed for an economical trip without unnecessary problems. Therefore, the company did not philosophize slyly and released quite adequate technical solutions that are already well known to us from Chevrolet. The machine has excellent parameters and can compete with any competitor in this field:
- a simple 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine has standard 4 cylinders and 106 horsepower, which is not bad, given the urban tasks of this car;
- among the boxes, the choice is small, traditional mechanics is available in 5 steps and no less traditional automatic with good characteristics and switching and excellent dynamics;
- the machine cannot boast of speed and incredible acceleration; on the mechanics, a set of 100 km / h takes a little more than 11 seconds, however, this is a good result for this segment;
- in terms of consumption, everything is predictable - a car will spend about 8.4 liters of fuel in the city, about 6.5 liters of gasoline for every 100 kilometers will be required for a highway trip;
- comfort is provided by a well-thought-out suspension, there are no problems in operation, there is no feeling of shaking, vibrations and other unpleasant effects.
In general, on technical issues, everything is quite standard. The car is budget, and you should not expect any amazing features from it. It can be assumed that this is precisely the advantage of the car. If for this amount you were offered too high-quality and modern equipment, you could be surprised and assume something was wrong. But in fact, it turns out that the proposed options for technology are quite consistent with the price class, but they do not annoy with their poverty.
Price and equipment - a ticklish moment for a sedan
Ravon R4 was a somewhat unexpected presentation, it quickly appeared on the market and is already available in showrooms. So far, quite affordable money is being asked for a car - from 499,000 rubles for a version with mechanics and in the poorest configuration. For 100,000 rubles more, you can buy a car with a gun and a good bundle, and the most expensive car will cost you 619,000 rubles. Interestingly, already in the basic poor configuration, the owner will receive the following important features in his new car:
- there is only one airbag, it is located in the steering wheel and protects the driver from various troubles during an accident, the airbag works optimally;
- there is crankcase protection, a full-size spare tire, an immobilizer and even central locking, a factory alarm with simple functions and an ABS system to assist in braking;
- mounts for Isofix child seats will help you install the necessary equipment on the rear sofa, the interior kit includes a navigation system and a CD player;
- tinted windows, power steering, power windows, as well as heated rear window and side mirrors for comfort are offered.
The navigation system, which has become the highlight of the basic configuration of the Ravon R4, is surprising. While there is little information about how it actually works, but such an innovation in a budget car is really worthy of attention. Interestingly, the car remained practical, simple and comfortable. But the complete set can boast of quite interesting additions to the standard equipment options. Take a personal test drive for more information.
Competition - the main factors of potential popularity
Among the rivals of this car, we will consider only budget sedans. And among them a certain place will be occupied by domestic cars. Of course, Vesta is somewhat more interesting than the former Cobalt, but it also falls into the list of rivals in terms of cost. However, we will not single out the actually premium Russian car as rivals to the budget Uzbek. The main and direct competition of this car consists of the following models:
- Lada Granta - in approximately the same configuration, a car will cost only a little cheaper, but for lovers of the domestic auto industry, such a purchase will be quite important;
- Datsun on-DO is actually a Japanese Lada Granta, which is somewhat better in terms of performance and will help save several tens of thousands, but the engine is smaller, and the interior is poorer;
- Renault Logan - with similar configuration options, cars will cost about the same, but the base Logan is somewhat cheaper, this is the main competitor of R4 among all possible rivals;
- Lifan Solano - among the Chinese, you can also find interesting representatives who will help you get maximum comfort, but the build quality and technology leaves much to be desired.
Many will compare the Ravon R4 and Volkswagen Polo, but these sedans are completely from different segments. They are different in appearance, quality, status and price. Otherwise, we can safely say that Ravon has no worthy rivals. This is important because the car has the most extraordinary capabilities and can get into the top three in one of the most popular segments of the automotive market. So, unexpectedly, Ravon may well take interesting positions. In the meantime, there are no official test drives on the video, we suggest you take a closer look at the appearance of the machine:
Summing up
Of course, no one will talk about the incredible possibilities of this sedan. But the Ravon R4 introduces a certain ambiguity into the state of affairs in an established market. Russian buyers of budget transport are very fond of new items and give them a big credit of trust. So the Uzbek American has every chance of success. Moreover, the price is very well weighed in terms of configuration and technical capabilities. Note that all the main competitors have engines that are 20-25 horses weaker, the equipment is worse, and the appearance is already pretty tired. Here we have a fresh look from Reyvon, excellent parameters and a great ride.
After a test drive, you can completely fall in love with this inexpensive car. It is worth noting that simple functions add charm to the car and allow us to talk about its superiority. From the very first moment you get into the interior of this sedan, you understand how to control certain functions, turn on the necessary devices. You become the owner of a very modern small sedan with compact dimensions but very extensive features. And it really can be called a pleasant and successful acquisition. Do you see Ravon R4 among the leaders in the budget sedans market in Russia?
