The Chevrolet Lacetti has its strengths and weaknesses. The machine is quite unpretentious and designed without serious miscalculations.
Despite this, during the operation, the car owner periodically encounters various Lacetti problems. Most of them are easily eliminated, but there are sores that require significant time and material costs for their elimination.
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Advantages and disadvantages of Chevrolet Lacetti
Table - The main advantages and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Lacetti car
| Car pluses | Cons of the car |
|---|---|
| Gear shifting automatic transmission without delay | Increased fuel consumption, the cause of which is quite difficult to find |
| Good handling on ice | Insufficient vehicle dynamics |
| Short stopping distance | With a run of more than 50 thousand km, the doors are skewed and it becomes more difficult to close them |
| Easy start in hot and cold | Significant deterioration in dynamics when the air conditioner is turned on |
| Large exterior mirrors | Low information steering |
| Rare maslozher | Greater sensitivity to fuel quality |
| Spacious interior | Crickets in the cabin |
| Pleasant illumination of the instrument panel with the ability to adjust its brightness | Poor visibility due to wide pillars |
Insufficient metal thickness
One of the main reasons repelling the desire to buy a Chevrolet Lacetti is thin and weak metal. body elements. An apple or nut that has fallen from a tree can leave a trail. Many car owners complain that when closing the hood, a dent may remain due to a sudden movement.
Erase pens
The erasing of the handles appears even with a slight mileage. Because of this, the appearance of the car suffers significantly. The only correct way out of the situation is to install chrome handles. In this case, the car takes on a more elegant look.
Problems with wipers
Wipers begin to climb over 15,000 km. After that they rust. Even with careful handling of the car, this cannot be avoided. Many car owners constantly tint them, but the paint that swells due to corrosion spoils the appearance of the car.
Glass scuffs
Frontal and side windows Chevrolet Lacetti have low mechanical strength. For a couple of years of operation of the car on their surface is formed a large number of scratches that impair visibility. Damage can occur even by simply lowering or raising the glass.
Small pebbles flying out from under the wheels of other participants' cars traffic leave chips on the glass. The owners complain that the replacement of the windshield has to be done already for 4-5 years of operation of the machine.
Corrosion of body elements
The metal of the body elements is not only thin, but also weakly resists corrosion. Rust appears in all chips of the paintwork over time. If it is not removed in time, through holes may occur. A particularly problematic place is the metal under the hood trim. Under it there is an accumulation of moisture. Therefore, after removing it, you can find through holes like the photo below.
Problems in the brake system
After a trip, the car owner may detect significant heating of one or more wheels. This indicates that there are problems in the braking system. An indirect sign of a problem is a decrease in the free rolling of the machine. Usually this is a consequence of a jammed caliper. The owner may encounter such a problem with a run of more than 60-90 thousand km.
Disadvantages of the lighting system
Car owners complain about the weak headlights. The solution to the problem is possible only by mounting lensed optics. Buy lamps more power Not recommended. They can cause a quick clouding of the glass.
There are flaws in the illumination of the numbers. The power of incandescent lamps is too high compared to the ability of the ceiling to dissipate heat. Therefore, even a short use of the backlighting of the number calls for plastic melting. For this reason, owners install LEDs to replace incandescent bulbs immediately after buying a car.
Light bulbs are used in the illumination of the buttons and the instrument panel, as in the photo below. Their resource is very small. Therefore, if possible, replace them with LEDs.
Electronics faults
The control unit is the biggest problem. climate system. He refuses to turn on this or that equipment. Electronics freezes during operation are also frequent.
Wire problems
The electrical insulation is of extremely poor quality. Perhaps shedding and chafing. IN best case this leads to the failure of any equipment, and in the worst case, it can cause a fire in the Chevrolet Lacetti.
The main malfunctions of the power plant
Whole line power plants The Lacetti has one in common main disadvantage leaking from under valve cover. In most cases, this is the result of a bruised rubber gasket.
Motors rarely suffer from oil burns. However, due to Low quality fuel, the occurrence of piston rings is possible.
Checkpoint problems
mechanical box variable gear walks 200-250 thousand km without the need to interfere with its work. At more mileage there are problems with the difficulty of switching between second and third gear.
The automatic transmission is unpretentious in its maintenance, but quite sensitive to the quality of the oil used. On average, it can last up to overhaul 150-270 thousand km.
Insufficient sound insulation
The Chevrolet Lacetti is designed to drive on roads with good coverage. In domestic realities, this causes increased noise from the side wheel arches. Driving a car at a speed of about 90 km per hour leads to extraneous sound in the cabin, which can interfere with hearing the interlocutor during a conversation.
Bad paintwork
The manufacturer saved not only on the thickness of the metal, but also on the quality of its painting. The most problematic places are:
- the lower part of the doors;
- hood;
- thresholds;
- roof;
- front fenders.
In addition to the thin thickness of the paint, there is practically no primer under it. Therefore, under the influence of sand particles and small pebbles, chips with rust inside appear.
Weak suspension
The suspension begins to crumble with a run of more than 80 thousand km. The greatest reliability dampers are characterized. They often take care of more than 120 thousand km.
The softness of the suspension improves ride comfort through small bumps pavement. At the same time, overcoming large obstacles is accompanied by unpleasant blows to the body.
Consider such an interesting topic as the shortcomings of the Lacetti, and also draw some conclusions. Lacetti has flaws, but are they so critical?
Chevrolet Lacetti has already quite a rich history in many countries of the world. Under what names this car was not produced:
Buick Excelle
Buick Excell HRV
Daewoo Gentra
Daewoo Lacetti
chevrolet estate
Chevrolet Nubira
Chevrolet Optra
Holden Viva
Ravon Gentra
Suzuki Forenza
Suzuki Renault.
Chevrolet Lacetti began his journey more than 10 years ago. And, of course, strong and weak sides this popular car.
But we will consider the advantages of the Lacetti in another article, and in this one we will focus on the shortcomings. Because those who cast their eyes in the direction of this car are more interested in the shortcomings of the Lacetti, so as not to bite their elbows after purchase.
Each car has its pros and cons. The Lacetti is also no exception.
I thought to tell my opinion on this matter in the form of a kind of rating of shortcomings, but changed my mind, since for everyone the same shortcoming can have different meaning, and someone, in general, will not consider this a problem.
Also, most of the disadvantages are reverse side medals and they appeared as a result of the improvement of something more important. For example, poor visibility due to pillars
But such a step is a tribute passive safety! So whether it is a disadvantage or not, everyone decides for himself. I think not.
Let's start with what they meet with - by clothes, that is, from the body. There are not many shortcomings here.
Pretty thin and weak metal. A fallen apple from a tree or inaccurate strong hand pressure, especially when closing the hood, leave unpleasant and clearly visible dents
With the next wash, you don’t even know how many new scars you will find
The same can be said about the paintwork. It is also quite thin, but if treated with care, it will serve its time. If you do not take into account the infamous door handles. The paint is literally peeling off
The way out of this situation is to put high-quality chrome handles and the appearance will immediately change.
Even more disappointing are the leashes of the wipers. They just go around like that. Nobody touches them, like, for example, door handles, but they climb around like cattle and rust. Moreover, this type of wipers is very noticeable and spoils general form auto
The rear is no better.
Therefore, the car must always have optional accessory- can of paint
And flying stones from under the drive wheels do this with the protruding part of the back door
Glasses that are scratched for any reason deserve special “glory”, and even a miniature pebble flying will definitely leave a chip on the glass. And the debris that gets between the wiper and the glass will definitely leave a memory of itself.
I’m generally silent about the side windows, I just want to cry. The more often you lower and raise them, the more traces this procedure leaves ...
And under the hood lining of Lacetti sedans and station wagons, even this can form
Sometimes it happens…
Let's move on to the engine and transmission. Here, too, there are some unfortunate shortcomings.
High fuel consumption by today's standards. How you can try to reduce it is written in an article about.
Pretty sluggish acceleration from low revs, especially downhill with the A/C on. But the hyped engine, by the way, is very frisky. But downstairs is just a disaster.
But the real hallmark of the Lacetti engine is the ever-flowing valve cover gasket. Fortunately, changing it is not difficult and not particularly expensive. How to do this is written in the article about.
Also, the reputation of a twitchy car was fixed for the Lacetti. Judging by the results of the voting conducted in the community, 53% of the car twitches in one way or another. Moreover, there is no single pill for the treatment of this problem. But the solutions given in the article helped many. This topic has also been raised on
Also, many complain about the valves in cars until 2008, but so far, thank God, this problem has bypassed me. Therefore, I will not write about it.
There are noticeably fewer flaws in the transmission. In fact, there are practically none. Many people complain about big move gearshift knobs, but I'm used to it and don't think it falls short. I think the big drawback is that the designers were very clever with the clutch slave cylinder.
It is assembled with release bearing and to replace the cylinder, it is necessary to remove the gearbox, which seems to me to be some kind of absurdity. You can read about this in the article.
There are practically no shortcomings in the running gear for me. The only thing — it's weak stabilizer. But they are not difficult to change and are not expensive. How to do this is described in the article.
I also want to note the very low ground clearance. Sometimes you even have to refuse to travel on a certain section of the road. And the sound of belly snorting about unevenness has already become familiar, but this more problem our roads than the disadvantages of the Lacetti.
Not bypassed the shortcomings of the Lacetti and the brake system. This begins to manifest itself in a deterioration in rolling and in terribly hot wheels (or one wheel). It's all about the caliper brake system. I wrote about this in an article.
Also a consequence of a jammed caliper is uneven wear brake pads. But this problem is solvable - you must not be lazy, but at least once a year (preferably twice - before winter and after winter) lubricate the guides and the caliper piston. How to do this is described in the link above.
The disadvantages of the Lacetti in electrical equipment are also present. There's a whole carload of them. Disgustingly weak headlights on a hatchback can only be solved by installing linzovannaya optics. Simply installing more powerful lamps will not solve this, but you will only finish off the already cloudy glass of the headlight.
The lamps in the backlight of the number must be immediately changed to LED, as the relatives literally melt the shades. How to do this is shown in the article.
Control block air conditioner soldered disgustingly. Over time, they refuse to turn on one after another air conditioning, heating rear window etc. This is solved by soldering the board. How to do this is described in the article.
The same must be done with the headlight corrector unit. About this in an article about
In that article, as well as in the article about, another drawback is raised, which is the extremely short life of the backlight lamps. They miraculously burn out at the most inopportune moment, and several pieces in a short period of time. Therefore, if you have already climbed up to change one burned-out lamp, change everything at once, so that after two hours you don’t have to disassemble everything again due to a burned-out other lamp.
It is also necessary to monitor the wiring to the sensors. Especially the camshaft position sensor. The wires dry out and the insulation cracks
The coolant temperature gauge deserves special attention. I still don't understand why it takes up space on the dashboard. According to his testimony, you can only understand the engine is hot or cold. And how hot it will not be possible to find out.
There are fewer problems with steering. Many people complain about steering rack but I haven't had any problems so far.
The most common problem according to statistics - over time, the steering wheel begins to rotate jerkily and with great effort. The intermediate steering shaft, or rather one of its crosses, is to blame for this. More often the one that engine compartment. You can temporarily spray it with a spray lubricant from a spray can and performance usually returns. How to replace the shaft or lubricate it is described in the article.
I would like to note the weak heating of the cabin and constantly sweating windows in wet and cool weather as the disadvantages of the Lacetti. You can read about the sweating of glasses and options for solving this problem in the article.
I should probably finish, otherwise I'll scare everyone possible owners Lacetti.
In fact, the reputation of each car can be calculated by a simple formula: Quality, convenience, reliability, maintainability and practicality divided by price. Let's say I always liked the VAZ 2106 Yes, outdated, uncomfortable junk ... But this is a car of its time and costs a penny, but there is a necessary minimum for a normal ride.
The Lacetti is not yet old, but the price is not the same as that of the Vaz 2106 and not even the same as that of the Lexus. And its price - no more, no less.
Chevrolet Lacetti is definitely worth the money. This car has some kind of zest and there are much more advantages than disadvantages - that's for sure!
And the main advantage is that for so many years my Lachik has never let me down. Nowhere and never!
If they ask me now what kind of car I would buy, the answer will be unequivocal - if there are 500 bucks in my pocket, then the Vaz 2106, and if 10,000 - then definitely the Lacetti. I like him and everything!
If you want to add something, write in the comments. Everyone's opinion is very interesting.
Here is a video about the shortcomings of the Lacetti
And here is a video about the advantages of the Lacetti
Peace to all and smooth roads!!!
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H It's no secret that every car has its weak points.. Having driven 50-80 thousand km by car, we can say whether our ward is predisposed to chronic diseases or whether he has immunity.
So in our case - Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 (2007) mileage of 65 thousand km, weaknesses were identified. But I want to note that this is not the only example of a single car - these are chronic ailments of the entire Chevrolet Lacetti series.
So, we list the main malfunctions (mileage 60 thousand km), and then we will analyze some of them in more detail:
- All kinds of clatter under the hood. In 80% of cases, this is the intake manifold geometry adjustment system.
- Jerking car during acceleration and sometimes at idle- these are spark plugs, caps, coil.
- Steering knocks(premature wear of the rack, play in the steering mechanism).
- Very weak, soft and unreliable rear shock absorbers (treated by replacing shock absorbers from another manufacturer with desired characteristics. For example, with a little refinement, they become "Horses" with adjustable stiffness. It turns out expensive, but the result justifies.)
- gear shift mechanism(bad gears turn on or appear on some gears extraneous sounds, noise - needs adjustment and lubrication. In general, not a fully thought out knot on the Chevrolet Lacetti).
- Short passes. On the track at speed mode 140-150 km/h in fifth gear is very high revs- this is not rational and greatly affects the consumption of gasoline and engine life.
- By 60-80 thousand km appear unpleasant noises from the bearings of the generator and air conditioner so be prepared - there is no smoke without fire.
- Increased fuel consumption in city mode, and on the highway at speeds of 120-150 km per hour (an unfinished injection and ignition control program - it is treated with firmware (chip tuning); an imperfect motor - almost all classmates invest up to 10 liters in the city - it is treated only by replacing the car).
The most economical mode on the Chevrolet Lacetti is noticeable at speeds of 80-95 km / h, but this is an unacceptable speed for driving on suburban highways - the tendency to fall asleep increases many times over.
Knocks under the hood
So, let's take a closer look at some of the faults. The first place in all forums related to the Chevrolet Lacetti is occupied by extraneous sounds, knocks, clatter under the hood. The first words of most mechanics (mostly on dealerships) service stations) is detonation or the second option, the knock of hydraulic lifters.
Detonation- it's not knocking piston pins, as many motorists believe, and premature (earlier calculated) ignition air-fuel mixture. May occur due to Bad quality fuel, early ignition(incorrectly tuned), also due to carbon deposits on the candles.
Detonation of an internal combustion engine The probability of detonation also increases with a strong increase in air temperature, i.e. in the heat. Detonation is clearly manifested during starting, acceleration and loads, i.e., in transient conditions. On Idling and in constant modes it does not appear, with a small press on the accelerator pedal it is also barely noticeable. So, if you have inaudible knocks, clatters on x. x., and they appear in transient modes, then most likely it is detonation.
How to deal with detonation?
It is treated by replacing gasoline with best quality with a large actan number, replacement faulty candles ignition with soot, another fallback option is to adjust the firmware of the control unit or chip tuning.
Knock of hydraulic valve lifters- According to the statistics, no problems were noticed. The malfunction occurs mainly due to poor quality or untimely replacement oils. It manifests itself mainly in the cold, and decreases with heating (as the oil becomes more liquid). If the compensator is clogged, then there will always be a knock, and the likelihood of valve burnout increases. The clatter of hydraulic lifters is combined with the camshaft speed. In some cases, engine shaking is possible due to uneven filling of the cylinders.
Knock of the blades of the intake manifold geometry change system
The main noise generator under the hood is weakness Chevrolet Lacetti since the release of 2007 is intake manifold geometry control system.
Why, starting from 2007 onwards. - because in the previous series until 2007 onwards. the dampers that regulate the length of the collector were iron and there were no problems with their wear. And on new Chevrolet Lechetti cars, they are plastic - hence all the problems (premature wear). Accompanied by a knock similar to the problem of hydraulic lifters, it manifests itself in all modes.
It is checked by turning off the solenoid valve of the damper vacuum drive. It is located on the intake manifold.
Solenoid valve for variable geometry intake manifold How to deal with this malfunction?
You can turn off the valve and the noise will go away, but then the motor will work inefficiently. The intake manifold length adjustment system is designed to maintain optimal torque and power in all modes. At speeds up to 3000-3500, a long collector is suitable, and above these revolutions, a short one. If this system is disabled, then only the long collector runs at all times. Hence the loss of power and the increase in fuel consumption after 4000 rpm. Many do not notice the disabled system at all, since their main driving style is calm and they do not spin the engine over 4000 rpm. For this category of drivers, oddly enough, the intake manifold length adjustment system makes itself felt much later (the manifestation of knocks and clatters), because it turns on less often.
You can buy a new collector (repair kit does not exist), it costs 800-1000 usd. And enough for the same amount as the previous one left. It can be repaired by replacing the plastic damper bushings with brass, copper or aluminum - that's the whole Chevrolet Lacetti repair.
How does the Chevrolet Lacetti club community do it?
Here are some quotes from the forum:
Who cares - 2 weeks ago I could not stand it and went to one of my good friends (the clatter just hesitated). So, they removed the collector, disassembled it - inside there is a plastic impeller, which is driven by an electronic vacuum mechanism located outside the collector. The impeller is made in the form of an axis and four petals (based on 4 inlet holes in the manifold). According to my friend, the impeller is there to open / close holes, thereby creating a large / small circuit for intake gases. In his own words, this constructive solution is designed to provide high-torque dvigla both on small and on high speed(because engines with small intake manifold more heavy-duty at high, and with more at low speeds).
The impeller, or rather its axis, is in plastic collapsible clips, which in turn are inserted into the body of the collector. So, it was the gaps between the outer surface of the impeller axis and the seats in the clips, according to him, that were the cause of this clatter ... I was surprised - how is it? The impeller does not open and close in time with the valves (and my clatter was exactly in time with the valves), but it works much more smoothly and less often, if necessary, open / close the circuit, to which he confidently objected to me that powerful gas flows create such vibrations, from which the backlash was formed (cheap plastic) and the clatter occurs ...
In short, not really believing his explanations, I decided to take a chance anyway and asked him to "do something." And he did - for 2 weeks now I have been happily driving past other cars, houses, walls and fences, specially opening windows and listening to the sound ... But there is no sound ... I am happy!
One more note...
Engine 1.8 2007. Everything is very simple. Even for me, even though I'm not a master. Collector in two parts. There is a sealant between the halves, which was PARTIALLY peeled off during disassembly and was also partially “greased” during assembly. The main difficulty was to carefully pull out the impeller itself, along with the clips, from the body of the collector. Why is it difficult - because for our mentality it is easier to tear something off, peel off, tear it out, and here it was necessary (as far as I could notice) to wring out something (most likely some kind of antennae) in the end ring-washer and the entire impeller along with clips gently pull out of the body of the collector.
How did you seal the axle and with what? Yes, everything is simple too: I disassembled / removed the clips from the axis, cut out strips wide from a sheet of brass with a thickness of 0.7 (0.65) mm seats, made rings out of them, fitting the joints without overlap, but with a small gap, lubricated the rings from the inside and the axle from the outside with some fashionable wear-resistant grease and assembled everything in the reverse order.
Shocking video of chevrolet lacetti 1.8 liter receiver failure
Another problem is spark plugs and a coil on a Chevrolet Lacetti after 2007.
Why the coil after 2007, because it is placed directly into the head, and not like in the previous series on the side. And when the coil is in the head, it heats up more and the most unpleasant thing is that it does not have a set of tips.
Chevrolet Lacetti Ignition Coil Due to bad plugs, when they start to flash, carbon paths are formed inside the tips, along which a spark flows onto the engine body. The vehicle may twitch, become blunt during acceleration, and increase fuel consumption. Since there is no replacement for the tips, they are cleaned and they can also be shortened a little by 6-10 mm, but these are temporary measures. And due to bad tips, spark plugs and breakdowns in the ignition system, there is a strong load on the coil and it can easily fail. The cost of the ignition coil is from 100 usd - so take care of it.
For some reason, candles on these motors do not go for a long time - only 5000-10000 km and failures begin. If we discard bad gasoline, possible reason premature wear is a high compression in the cylinders from the factory of about 15 atm. And the higher the pressure in the cylinder, the more powerful the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture and the higher the load on the ignition elements - candles, wires, coil.
Candles are better to use native, and for cars on gas Brisk Silver.
Spark plugs Brisk Silver for gas vehicles DR17YS After 150 thousand kilometers, I still tend to use original candles ignition on petrol and gas. They are better made and last longer.
If you notice any twitching of the car during acceleration, then check the candles on the stand under pressure (it should be the same as your compression on the motor). If there are misfires, replace the spark plugs. Otherwise, you put the ignition coil at risk.
We will end here, since the volume of one article does not allow us to accommodate all the nuances of the operation and repair of the Chevrolet Lacetti in three years. We will try in further publications to reveal in more detail the rest of the ailments.
Machine manufacturer brand Chevrolet is considered to be the South Korean corporation Gunsan. However, vehicle assembly parts are sourced from Europe. The Lacetti model, presented by the company in 2003, fully corresponds to the literal translation of its name - energetic, strong, young.
The basic basis of this type of car is the platform J200. The car belongs to the golf class and fully satisfies the requirements of drivers who prefer fast and safe driving.
Features of the appearance of the car Chevrolet Lacetti
The attention of potential owners of a Chevrolet Lacetti car is immediately attracted by almond-shaped headlights and an aggressively prominent rear optics. The outrageousness of the vehicle is emphasized by multi-spoke fifteen-inch wheels. More than expensive models car includes fog lamps and a spoiler.
The authors of the design of cars with sedan and station wagon bodies are the specialists of the Italian studio Pininfarina. Development appearance hatchbacks were engaged in the design school of J. Giugiaro.
The steering of Korean cars is not equipped with electric, but hydraulic booster . The Lacetti model stands out among the representatives of the Chevrolet brand with an independent rear double wishbone suspension. This detail gives vehicle stability even at too high speeds.
For the production of almost half of the body elements, high-quality steel is used, which significantly increases its rigidity. The main difference between machines of this brand is the front panel, equipped with round air vents.
Undeniable dignity Chevrolet Lacetti- wide adjustment range of the driver's seat and steering wheel. High-quality elastic plastic and aluminum are used for interior trim. Even in basic configurations cars have two airbags that prevent when car accident damage driver and passenger in the front seat.
Chevrolet Lacetti is equipped with air conditioning and front power windows. Volume luggage compartment cars, depending on the type of body, is from 275 to 405 liters. With the rear sofa folded, the station wagon can accommodate 1410 liters of luggage.
Benefits of a Chevrolet Lacetti car
Purchase chevrolet cars Lacetti has many operational advantages. The main ones are:
- Beautiful appearance.
- Roomy car dealership, which is distinguished by ergonomics and comfort.
- The presence of large glove compartments that can conveniently arrange things necessary for the driver.
- Security good review mirrors with manual adjustment.
- Optimum balance between quality and finish external design with the price of the vehicle.
Owners Korean car especially appreciate technical properties convenient means of transportation. The car is equipped with reliable brake mechanisms guaranteeing the safety of movement even on wet or icy asphalt. The 1.6 liter engine allows you to use low rpm unit without gas. Elastic and soft suspension easily overcomes bumps in the road. At the same time, the car confidently maintains the necessary trajectory.
Cons of a Chevrolet Lacetti car
Despite numerous positive traits, Chevrolet Lacetti has some operational disadvantages. When using studded winter tires the driver is annoyed by the unpleasant noise created as a result of the contact of tires with asphalt.
Although in summer time the car demonstrates a decent level of sound insulation. A clear disadvantage of the car is the insufficient length of the front armrest, as well as soft plastic on the dashboard, which is quite easy to damage.
Chevrolet Lacetti different weak paintwork. This leads to the appearance of numerous scratches on the body when exposed to even minor factors. It is advisable to use a machine of this brand as a family car, not requiring high speed and maneuverability.
Why buy a Chevrolet Lacetti
Whole line significant shortcomings present in the Chevrolet Lacetti are not a reason to refuse to buy this type of vehicle. The machine guarantees the comfort of its owners, as it has good capacity and ease of operation. The test drive carried out will not disappoint the future owners of the vehicle with its results.
Chevrolet Lacetti presented in showrooms various configurations which have a direct impact on the cost of the machine.
It is easy for potential buyers to choose equipment that meets their needs in terms of comfort and safety. At the same time, the democratic cost of the car is always pleasing, which does not lead to large financial costs. The car is ideal for organizing country trips or long tourist trips, guaranteeing maximum level convenience for the driver and passengers.
➖ Dynamics
➖ Uncomfortable front seats
➖ Interior takes a long time to warm up
pros
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Spare parts available
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Ergonomics
Advantages and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback, station wagon and sedan identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed benefits and cons Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 and 1.6 with mechanics and automatic can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
I bought my “horse” in March 2012. The steering is great, the brakes are great. The interior is spacious, the finish is good - I took this car especially for vacation trips. Suspension for 5+, I couldn’t believe it until I traveled through the forest. The capacity is awesome and does not sag very much, the average off-road withstands.
The trunk is not only large, but also equipped with a double bottom. Under the main floor there are many recesses for the tool and all sorts of little things. Two more pockets on the sides - when I saw this, I was simply stunned. Music delighted. preparation, speakers give out 120% of all frequencies, especially bass.
- Fuel consumption is too big (but this is an American, not a Japanese).
- Shumka is lousy (you have to make the music louder).
- Gearbox synchronization when shifting 1 and 2 - the car twitches, you have to overexpose the clutch.
- Uncomfortable back adjustment driver's seat, you need to put your hand behind the back and turn the wheel, as in our cars.Oleg, review of the Chevrolet Lacetti station wagon 1.6 with mechanics 2012 onwards
Video review
Exterior and body:
For me, this is an ordinary weedy car, so to speak, a gray mouse. Full of them on the roads goes. The paintwork is good, a thick layer of regular anticorrosive is visible on the sides. Pebbles flying into the hood do not break through the primer. Nothing rusts anywhere. It is disappointing that the paint is slipping on the door handles and the plasticine thresholds are crumpling from hard snowdrifts.
Interior and salon:
What the Lacetti is loved and respected for is the huge interior, and the rear sofa stands out especially here. Even some new "C" class cars cannot boast such space for rear passengers. I like the panel more in a sedan. The top panel is soft to the touch. Plentiful quantity of any niches, shelves, pockets. In this regard, the Lacetti will compete with the vans. Ergonomics are almost without pretensions.
Engine:
1.6 liters 109 hp The total mileage is 150 thousand km. Gasoline 92 + HBO 4 LOVATO (delivered at 30,000 km). Oil change every 7 thousand km, exclusively GM 5W30 synthetics. Oil from change to change does not go away. Mileage 90% in the city. Consumption 13-14 gasoline, 17-18 gas. On the highway, of course, less.
AISIN 81-40LE, also known as Toyota U441E. 4-speed automatic, ladder modes PRND21. There is a HOLD mode - turning off 1 and 4 speeds, while 2 and 3 become long. Eventually, auto goes tight, suitable for driving on snow and mud. I use it in winter sometimes, but it’s better to go into steep hills on the 1st.
Review of the Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback 1.6 (109 hp) automatic transmission 2007
On the bottoms, the car sleeps, it all starts at 3,500 rpm, but it's a pity.
The suspension is very, very stiff, but there are three big pluses- does not rock anyone and, oddly enough, nothing breaks for years. On the road like an iron, it doesn’t blow anywhere, even at 190 km / h. The main part of the run is a trip to the village of the Pskov region 320 km from home and travel abroad.
Spare parts are inexpensive, although, with what to compare, they are cheaper on the Zhiguli.
Anton Vladimirovich, review of Lacetti hatchback 1.6 MT 2011
I'll tell you right away - I took new car, because the desire to poke around and do something in the car took about 20 years, this business does not deliver pleasure. Auto is a vehicle. Attitude towards him — sat down and went.
ICE. Skated 75,000 km without question - in 5 years. Consumption in the city in winter 10 liters, in summer - 9 liters. On the highway did not measure, I think — about 7-8. The engine is enough to move faster than the flow, it wakes up after 3,000 rpm. Starts up to -27 from auto start, colder - only from the key.
Checkpoint. I was surprised by the gear shift, if you roll back a little, then you can’t turn on the 1st gear (crunch), as well as reverse speed can only be turned on at a complete stop. I haven't seen this anywhere else. The clutch still freezes in frosts from -27, it is treated by replacing the fluid. I did not change, I drove like this: I dropped the clutch, the pedal slowly rose, and the car started off smoothly.
The salon is bright and spacious. Definitely more convenient than the bus. I didn’t drive Maybach, so it’s quite normal, but my back gets tired after 200 km of travel.
Hodovka - when compared with the Germans, it is soft, capacious, the car floats. The brakes are weak, perhaps due to the native rubber Kumho 14 diameter.
The trunk is large, the lid rises when you open it and closes very easily and conveniently, your hands are always clean.
Review about Chevrolet Lacetti sedan 1.4 (94 hp) with 2011 mechanics
Reliable motor. At idle, you don’t know if it works or not (no noise, no vibration), many times it started a running engine! The box is perfect (shifts are soft and not short, unlike cars of a higher class, I tried to ride many).
I have never seen a more stable road (turns of 180 degrees passed at a speed of 60 km / h easily). Good suspension — swallows all the bumps.
Outcome: reliable car, during the operation did not change anything, except for maintenance consumables. It's a pity that they stopped producing workhorse. Of the minuses, only a small clearance and a long warm-up of the engine can be noted.
Aidar Shakirov, review of Lacetti hatchback 1.4 MT 2012
Salon is spacious. It is more comfortable to sleep with your head back. The machine itself without frills, after the Passat station wagon seemed Zhiguli.
Everything works fine. The air conditioner cools well, the stove heats worse than on the Vase 2111. The suspension is soft, pleasant. The front seats are not very comfortable (maybe pushed through, 105 kg).
The engine pulls briskly, but the acceleration to C grade (not BMW). Auto family, roomy, hard worker. On the 95th petrol goes lighter and more economical, although the 92nd is also poured, it doesn’t matter around the city. Handling is clear. Body without saffron milk caps, tint skolchiki.
Alexander Sysuev, drives the station wagon Lacetti SW 1.6 manual transmission 2012
Instant acceleration and capacious dimensions allow you to maneuver well, especially in urban areas. Left hand drive - indisputable dignity when driving on mountain roads (surroundings of Lake Baikal). The base is short, but the interior allows you to rest lying down (sleep) in comfortable conditions.
Hard move on dirt roads, which is significantly inferior VAZ models. It warms up for a long time, which is not acceptable in Siberian conditions. Hard seat cushions and uncomfortable landing behind the steering column.
Yefim drives a Lacetti sedan 1.6 on the mechanics of 2014
