Belongs to the second and so far the last generation of the model range. The start of production took place in 2011. In Russia, assembly began in 2012. A 1.6 liter power unit is installed on cars of this model. The design of the machine is considered quite modern and corresponds to all the latest trends in this area. And this is quite logical, because the eminent Giugiaro stands at the origins of the concept.
But the problem with stock cars is that they are stock, no matter how trite it may sound. When buying such a car in the salon, you can differ from fellow car owners only in the configuration, color and color scheme of the interior. Everything else is standard. And over time, this standard begins to become boring. In this article we will talk about tuning the Chevrolet Aveo T300 and its features.
Chip tuning Chevrolet Aveo t300
What feelings does a car buyer experience, especially in a specialized salon at an authorized dealer? Of course, the joy of becoming the owner of such a machine. But over time, these feelings are erased and you begin to want more. The first thing that comes to mind is whether to add a little power to this car? You can start by optimizing the electronic control unit. For this, special firmware programs are used, which make it possible to make the operation of the power unit more elastic, add power and reduce fuel consumption by 1-2 liters per 100 kilometers.
It is worth noting that such an operation significantly transforms the Chevrolet Aveo T300. The factory settings are clearly not ideal. Cold start problems disappear, acceleration dynamics improve. It is important that it is carried out by professional specialists. Otherwise, instead of improvements, you can get new problems that professionals still have to solve.
After chip tuning, you will have to make sure that the rest of the components associated with the engine match its new characteristics. To do this, it is advisable to upgrade the exhaust system in the first place. This step will add power. The already popular “spider” and a straight-through muffler come to the rescue.
Changing the technical characteristics of the engine requires more attention to the brake system. Established will no longer fully guarantee security. Therefore, it is worth taking care of a more reliable braking system, possibly a sports profile. Having finished the internal tuning of the Chevrolet Aveo T300, you can proceed to styling.
From just stylish to very stylish
What is styling for? To make the car more unique and recognizable. Design Chevrolet Aveo offers a lot of opportunities in this area. In addition, on the Internet you can find numerous photos and videos dedicated to styling. From there you can draw ideas for your own design. Or let your imagination run wild.
Most often, styling turns a simple city car into a sports car. Therefore, there are many body elements for the Chevrolet Aveo on the market, which are designed specifically for this purpose: a hood with air intakes, fenders with pits, aerodynamic body kits and spoilers. All this is designed to create a unique composition of your car. By the way, with aerodynamic body kits and a spoiler, you can not only change the appearance of your car, but also improve its handling at high speeds when maneuvering. The only thing that is important to take care of is the fastening. It should be reinforced, in view of the increasing loads on it.
The regular Shervole Aveo discs are consistent with the overall stylistic concept of the car. They can, in principle, be left unchanged. But if you are going to repaint the car in a different color, the wheels can also be repainted. One of the important attributes of a sports car is low-profile tires. Its use allows you to install larger diameter discs without changing the wheel arches. Plus, it makes the car look faster.
Salon restyling
The interior of the Chevrolet Aveo is simple and ascetic. After all, the car belongs to the budget. Therefore, car owners have a lot of opportunities for its modernization. Even if you do not want to turn your Aveo into a sports car, you can limit yourself to buying covers or replacing seat upholstery.
For those who prefer a more aggressive ride, we can recommend special sports seats with lateral support and seat belts. Such seats are offered by giants like Sparco, Recaro or Binarco. There are also Russian variants from UNP.
In the process of restyling the interior, you can work out individual lighting. In this case, it is worth adding special luminous door sills. They perform not only an aesthetic, but also a practical function - at night they help when getting in and out of the car. The updated backlight should also be present on the dashboard scales.
Allows you to realize any of your fantasies and wishes. And there are both budget options and more expensive ones. Even minor changes to the exterior will allow you to make the car more unique, not like other cars in this series. It is better to seek help from professionals, although some operations can be performed on your own.
Video Chevrolet Aveo T300 after chip tuning
Starting to improve, you need to realize that tuning this well-known model requires patience and considerable financial influence. The fact is that not very reliable materials were used in the production of machine parts, which is why you will have to change a lot under the hood and in the back of the Aveo. Let's find out which parts are the first to be replaced, and how much it will cost the Chevrolet owner.
1 Selection and installation of bumpers as an alternative to a complete replacement of the chassis
The first thing that causes complaints from the owners Chevrolet Aveo- This is the chassis of the car. Moreover, comments and unflattering statements about the latter begin already six months after buying a car. The thing is that due to the use of low-quality aluminum alloy for the production of suspension elements, the latter rust from an abundance of moisture. As a result, the chassis of most T300s begin to creak, knock and rustle. Even worse, if the driver does not notice the appearance of an incomprehensible sound. Because of this, the owner runs the risk of being left without a wheel right on the road.
As practice shows, the best solution to this problem will be a complete replacement of the Chevrolet suspension. Spare parts from Toyota Camry And Citroen C5. Probably, it is not necessary to say how much the running system from these foreign cars costs. Fortunately, there is another effective option, and this is the installation of inter-turn spacers or buffers. The latter are small in size and thickness pillows made of a durable and reliable metal alloy. Their main function is to increase the rigidity of the Aveo suspension. However, in addition to this, buffers increase the clearance of the car, making most of its parts inaccessible to road moisture. Another important plus is the reduction in car roll when cornering and emergency braking.
You can buy a set of buffers for Aveo in most car dealerships in our country. When buying parts, pay attention to the material from which they are made. Ideally, spacers should be made from a 60:40 aluminum/carbon alloy. The cost of a set of buffers of 4 pieces is from 6 thousand rubles. A lot, but for the assembled suspension from another foreign car, you will have to pay at least 5 times more.
One of the advantages of spacers is also considered to be the ease of self-installation on Aveo. The algorithm of work is as follows:
- Jack up the wheel of the car, thereby removing the load from the wheel;
- dismantle the wheel and clean the spring from contamination;
- we put the buffer in the middle of the spring, before that, dipping the spacer in a soapy solution;
- if the buffer is larger in area than the coil, part of the first must be cut off with a file;
- we fix the spare part with the clamps included in the kit;
- we do a demolition.
After tuning the chassis, you need to check the Chevrolet suspension. If you did not make a mistake with the place of installation of the buffer and followed the instructions exactly, then you will immediately notice that your chassis no longer emits any squeaks. In order for the spacer to finally fit into the spring, you will need to drive about 50 km. After that, your Aveo's suspension will work like new.
2 Improving the steering wheel - how to improve handling without losing comfort?
After tuning the Chevrolet suspension, it may seem to you that the car has become slower to respond to steering commands. This is due to an increase in the rigidity of the chassis, and in order to solve this problem, it is necessary to slightly modify the Aveo steering wheel. The main idea of the subsequent modernization of the Chevrolet steering wheel is to reduce the amplitude of movement of the front wheels in the longitudinal axis. Initially, the amplitude is quite large, which is due to the softness of the rubber joints of the stretch marks. To perform the tuning, we will need to replace the standard thrust washers with new flat-concave parts.
Chevrolet Aveo T300 steering wheel improvement You can buy new washers for the T300 in almost any auto shop. The main thing is that their dimensions must exactly match the standard parts. The cost of a set of elements is approximately 2 thousand rubles. Having bought plano-concave washers, you need to install them correctly. To do this, first dismantle the mudguard of the Aveo motor. Next, use a 24 key to unscrew and remove the nuts that hold the Chevrolet extensions. Then we remove the regular washers of the car and install new spare parts in their place. The latter should be placed with a concave part towards the rubber. After that, we fasten the extensions and fasten the mudguard of the T300 motor.
As a result of tuning, new parts will distribute the load over the entire plane of the rubber, which will make the Aveo stretch more rigid. As soon as you drive a few meters in the car, you will notice that your Chevrolet will respond faster to steering commands, and the squeaks that came from the fender liner when cornering will also disappear. In a word, you will be very pleased with the result.
3 Increasing power by refining the throttle
To make your T300 more powerful and dynamic, there are a huge number of ideas and details. The only problem is that the vast majority of spare parts cost a lot of money. In addition, it is not a fact that after installing these elements you will not have to modify other Chevrolet parts. Therefore, in order to increase the power of the Aveo at a low cost, we will talk about effective throttle tuning. You don't need to buy anything to work. However, you will need to be extremely careful, since in case of an error you will have to purchase a new throttle.
Refinement of the throttle First you need to remove and clean the T300 throttle body. After that, we take a file and carefully make a groove in that part of the part where its right wall is in contact with the bottom. Next, we wipe the Chevrolet throttle from dust, install it in place and connect the pipes. Now let's see why we did all this. In the initial configuration, the Aveo engine is equipped with a metal receiver, against the wall of which the throttle channel rests. This channel is responsible for the passage of air from the space in front of the damper to the chamber behind it.
The channel diameter is approximately 3 mm, and this would be quite enough for air circulation. However, due to the fact that the receiver closes this hole, the air practically does not pass further. The groove we made in the Chevrolet damper solves this problem, and at the same time increases the Aveo's power by about 10%. Why don't most mechanics mention this method when it comes to car tuning. The answer is quite simple - if the throttle is damaged during operation, it will no longer be possible to restore it. You will have to buy a new part, which is quite difficult to find in the case of the T300.
4 Problems with rear-view mirrors - how to fix the damage yourself?
Many Aveo drivers complain about the nasty whistle of the wind from the side of the rear-view mirrors. To fix this problem, you will need to seal the outer mirror mount in the plastic triangle area. Thus, you can kill two birds with one stone: stop worrying that one day Chevrolet parts will fall off in the wind, and get rid of wind noise in the cabin. So, first of all, it is necessary to ensure a snug fit of the rear-view mirrors to the body. To do this, you can purchase a special rubber seal, costing about 300 rubles, and cut a thin strip out of it.
Replacing mirrors in a Chevrolet Aveo T300 Next, you need to unscrew the triangle along with the Chevrolet mirror, dismantle the latter and install the rubber. After that, we collect the triangle and put it in place. There is another option - the purchase and installation of an additional lining at a price of 500 rubles. To install the accessory, you do not need to remove the mirrors. It is enough to attach the overlay and fix it with special clamps. The third option is to fill the grooves in the triangle with ordinary mounting foam. The only disadvantage of this method is the difficulty in further adjusting the Aveo side mirrors.
Another problem that spoils the nerves of T300 owners is squeaks and rattles from Chevrolet mirrors. Nasty sounds are heard especially well in winter, when the plastic parts of the car become stiff. As a result of severe frosts, Aveo mirrors begin to knock already at idle. You can often notice how the mirror part of the part is shaking. There are several ways to solve the problem. The first and easiest is to tighten the bolts holding the part on the Chevrolet body. However, this method does not always help.
The second tuning option is the installation of rubber washers that will dampen vibration. The first accessory must be installed between the bolt and the car door, and the second one between the door and the mount of the mirror itself. The third solution to the problem is also quite simple. It is necessary to take a plastic tie and securely fasten the mirror, after setting it up in the way that is most convenient for you. The third common malfunction of Chevrolet mirrors is squeaks in the area of \u200b\u200bthe plastic triangle. To get rid of them, you need to lubricate the lower part of the part with an anti-creak or simply drag the triangle with a carpet.
5 Wheel arch extensions - we make the Aveo body more voluminous
After you have finalized the problematic elements of the Chevrolet, you can proceed to the aesthetic improvements to the car. An excellent method to modernize Aveo, to make it more voluminous and more aggressive, will be the installation of wheel arch extensions. Previously, expanders or fenders were used for tuning SUVs, but today they have begun to be installed on passenger cars. In addition to the aesthetic function, the expanders play another role - they effectively protect the doors and fenders of the car from stone impacts.
wheel arch extension
Today, there are several types of accessories to improve the Aveo. The first is rubber expanders. They are inexpensive, but when they are installed, problems may arise with fastening to the Chevrolet body. Also, rubber fenders are pretty hard to paint.
The second tuning method is the purchase and installation of universal plastic expanders. The cost of a set of 4 fenders ranges from 3-6 thousand rubles. After purchasing the parts, it is necessary to clean the regular Aveo expanders, degrease and let them dry. After that, we apply a new part to the Chevrolet body and see in which part the accessory needs to be cut. It is best to shorten the fender with a jigsaw, after which you need to remove all burrs. We apply the expander again and mark those places on the standard expander where you need to drill holes. Next, take a drill and make 4 holes. At the end, it remains to fasten the accessory with self-tapping screws.
Most tuning parts are usually dull white or gray, so they will have to be painted. To do this, stick masking tape over the fenders so as not to contaminate the surface of the Chevrolet body. After that, paint the elements with paint of the color you need. It is best if for this you buy paint in a spray can, which already includes a solvent. After the composition dries, remove the masking tape and continue to operate the Aveo.
Chevrolet Aveo T300, aka Sonic, replaced the Aveo T250. For the Russian market, it is mainly equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and has been assembled at the GAZ plant since 2012. The weaknesses of the Chevrolet Aveo T300, in most cases, are the same as its predecessor. Sores relate to the engine, chassis and interior in terms of extraneous sounds. Let's consider them in more detail:
Engine: Fuel consumption, like the previous Aveo T250 model, remained at the same level, despite the fact that the Aveo T300 uses 4th generation Opel engines. For example: on 1.6 F16D4 engines with a manual transmission, the average consumption is 10-11 liters per 100 kilometers, and if the car is equipped with an automatic gearbox, then it will be even higher. The line of engines itself, in terms of reliability, has remained at the same high level. There are cases of excessive engine vibration, most likely the reason for this.
Of the old problems, the new generation inherited oil leakage from under the valve cover, this occurs mainly after 30 thousand km. run. More often after 10 thousand km. the power steering hose is leaking.
In principle, a rather rare case, to whom it will be lucky, is the extrusion of the oil pressure sensor (as a rule, if it happens, then in the first winter of operation of the car) and the failure of the ignition module (a symptom is engine tripping).
Chassis: The suspension on the T300 has a low ground clearance (the solution may be to install wheels of a larger diameter), it is excessively rigid with a small rebound shock absorber stroke, this gives a plus to the car's handling and stability on a flat road, but as soon as you start driving on "standard Russian" roads, as your fifth point you feel all the errors of asphalt pavers. Hence, a rather small resource for the suitability of stabilizer struts, “links” almost immediately begin to knock (by the way, modified, reinforced ones are installed in subsequent releases), in addition to stabilizer struts, their nuts can be added. Now it is desirable to securely fix these nuts or use a thread lock.
Often falls into disrepair.
The rear struts are also weak (as a rule, they leak after 30-50 thousand kilometers). What can console in this case? - this is the price of spare parts, which, like on the previous Aveo model, can be equated to consumables.
Checkpoint: In terms of reliability, there are no questions about the gearbox, in principle, but the mechanics, unfortunately, have not become better. If you like to drive a car, then by 20 thousand km. There may be wear on the synchronizers of the first two gears.
Salon: Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners of the Chevrolet Aveo T300, the weak point is the poor sound insulation of the cabin, in principle, this can be fixed by investing a little money. Also, over time, squeaks familiar from the Aveo T250 appear in the cabin. The interior trim uses a lot of painted plastic, which is very prone to scratches. For everything else, including design, you can put a plus.
Cooling: Often in the range of 30-60 thousand km, there are problems with. Either it breaks or it fails, which is built into the thermostat housing.
Electronics: A rather rare case, in the region of 40 thousand km., Associated with the burnout of the heated seats. Around the same area, the heated mirrors may burn out.
Brakes: A common disease in the Chevrolet Aveo T300 is the rattling of brake calipers. From the factory, the caliper guides are slightly smaller in diameter, as a result of which, over time, they begin to rumble, so such an Aveo new malfunction can be considered a childhood sore. Treatment consists in the installation of fixing brackets. Modified guides along with brackets are supplied in one set. I am glad that the official dealer makes a replacement under warranty.
Body: The quality of the paintwork of the body is good. Vehicle without external damage, very well resistant to metal corrosion. The only thing that was noticed by the weak points of the body is the trunk lid. She, over time, may begin to chat a little on bumps, hence the wear of the rubber bands of the seals.
Chevrolet Aveo T300 undoubtedly has its strengths and weaknesses. Aveo T300 inherited most of the childhood illnesses from its predecessor, but there are also new surprises that can manifest themselves. Practice shows that if you follow the car, in the sense of what to do on schedule and not arrange off-road rallies, the Chevrolet Aveo T300 will serve you for quite a long time. Add here a spectacular aggressive appearance, futuristic interior design, you can say the car is worth the money.
The premiere of the Chevrolet Aveo 2010 model year took place in October 2010 at the Paris Motor Show. The production of this representative of the family of subcompact cars of segment B, with sedan and five-door hatchback bodies on the GM Gamma platform, type T300 of the second generation, began in May 2011 in South Korea, the USA, under the name Sonic, and China (Yuntai). Since 2012, CKD-assembly of this car has been organized in Russia at Avtotor CJSC (Kaliningrad) and since February 2013 at GAZ OJSC.
For the Russian market, Chevrolet Aveo cars are equipped with a R4 16V ECOTEC A16 XER gasoline engine (1.6 l, 115 hp).
The car is produced with sedan and five-door hatchback bodies.
The information is relevant for Chevrolet Aveo 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 models.
Cars are equipped with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic (except for the LS version) gearbox.
Chevrolet Aveo cars are delivered to the Russian market in three basic configurations:
LS - manual transmission, power steering, driver and front passenger airbags, braking assistance system, anti-lock braking system, tinted door and rear windows, body-colored bumpers; audio system with CD/MP3, immobilizer, central locking, front electric windows, height-adjustable steering column; 14-inch forged steel wheels, small spare tire;
LT - the same as in the LS package, and additionally: automatic transmission, power windows for all doors, electric drive and heated exterior mirrors, heated front seats, head restraints for rear passengers, rear seats folding in a proportion of 40x60; air conditioning, exterior door handles and mirrors painted in body color, information display, eyeglass case, steering column adjustment for reach, armrest between the front seats, 15-inch steel stamped rims;
LTZ - the same as in the LT package, and additionally: driver's seat height adjustment, Bluetooth system, 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear parking sensors, side airbags and curtain airbags, leather-trimmed steering wheel.
| Rice. 1.2. Engine compartment of a car (top view): 1 - air filter; 2 - sensor of mass flow and temperature of incoming air; 3 - air supply sleeve; 4 - throttle assembly; 5 - adsorber purge valve; b - fuel pressure pulsation compensator; 7 - oil filler neck; 8 - vacuum brake booster; 9 - main brake cylinder; 10 - reservoir of hydraulic brakes and clutch release; 11 - hydroelectronic block of the anti-lock braking system (ABS); 12 - battery; 13 - mounting block of fuses and relays; 14 - filler neck of the windshield washer reservoir; 15 - power steering reservoir; 16 - electronic engine control unit; 17 - expansion tank of the engine cooling system; 18 - hoses of the engine cooling system; 19 - hood lock; 20 - control oxygen concentration sensor; 21 - oil level indicator (dipstick); 22 - hoses of the power steering system; 23 - power steering pump; 24 - pipelines of the air conditioning system |
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Specifications |
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| Parameter | Sedan | Hatchback |
Total information |
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| Number of seats including driver's seat | 5 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 1218-1239* | 1203-1224* |
| Overall dimensions, mm | See fig. 1.1 | |
| Wheel base, mm | See fig. 1.1 | |
| Wheel track, mm | Same | |
| Ground clearance, mm | 140 | |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5,03 | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 189(186*) | |
| Vehicle acceleration time from standstill to speed of 100 km/h, s | 11 (11,7*) | |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km: | ||
| urban cycle | 8,9(10,0*) | |
| suburban cycle | 5,3 (5,6*) | |
| mixed cycle | 6,6 (7,2*) | |
| Octane number of gasoline | At least 95 | |
Engine |
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| Engine model | R4 16V ECOTEC А16 XER | |
| The order of operation of the cylinders | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 79,0 | |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81,5 | |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1598 | |
| Maximum power, kW (hp) | 85(115) at 6000 min-1 | |
| Maximum torque, Nm | 155 at 4000 min-1 | |
| fuel injection system | Distributed (multipoint) injection | |
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Transmission |
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| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with diaphragm pressure spring and torsional vibration damper, permanently closed type | |
| Clutch Release Drive | Hydraulic | |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual with synchronizers in all gears or six-speed automatic | |
| main gear | Single, cylindrical, helical | |
| Differential | Conical, double satellite | |
| Wheel drive | Open, shafts with constant velocity joints | |
Chassis |
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| front suspension | Independent, spring, MacPherson type, with hydraulic shock absorber struts and torsion-type anti-roll bar | |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and torsion-type anti-roll bar | |
| wheels | Stamped steel or light alloy wheels | |
| Tires | Radial, tubeless | |
| Tire size | 185/75 R14, 195/65 R15 or 205/55 R16*** | |
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Steering |
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| Steering | Safety, with hydraulic booster, with adjustable steering column for reach and angle of inclination | |
| Steering gear | Gear rack with hydraulic booster | |
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brakes |
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| Front | Disc, ventilated, floating caliper | |
| Rear | Drum, with automatic adjustment of the gaps between the shoes and the drum | |
| Service brake drive | Hydraulic, dual-circuit, separate, made according to a diagonal scheme, with a vacuum booster, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic emergency braking assistance | |
| Parking brake | With a mechanical drive to the rear wheels from the floor lever, with an alarm signaling the inclusion | |
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electrical equipment |
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| wiring diagram | Single wire, negative pole connected to ground | |
| Rated voltage, V | 12 | |
| Accumulator battery | Starter, maintenance-free, with a capacity of 60 Ah | |
| Generator | AC, with built-in rectifier and electronic voltage regulator | |
| Starter | With mixed excitation, remote control with electromagnetic activation and clutch free running |
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Body |
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| Type | All-metal, load-bearing | |
| Rice. 1.3. The engine compartment and the main units of the car (view from below, crankcase protection and engine mudguards removed): 1, 13 - front wheel drives; 2, 11 - front suspension shock absorbers; 3 - intake silencer; 4 - air conditioning compressor drive belt; 5 - air conditioner compressor; 6 - plug hole for draining oil from the engine; 7 - catollector (exhaust gas converter, combined with the exhaust manifold); 8 - oil filter; 9 - front suspension support of the power unit; 10 - gearbox; 12 - a reservoir of a washer of a wind window; 14, 27 - front wheel brakes; 15, 26 - steering rods; 16, 25 - front suspension arms; 17 - plug holes for draining the working fluid from the gearbox; 18 - front suspension subframe; 19 - steering mechanism; 20 - additional muffler; 21 - rear suspension support of the power unit; 22 - downpipe of the exhaust system with bellows; 23 - engine; 24 - generator |
The body of the Chevrolet Aveo car is load-bearing, all-metal, welded construction with hinged front fenders, doors, hood and trunk lid (tailgate). The windshield and rear window (tailgate glass) are glued. The driver's seat is adjustable in the longitudinal direction, backrest and height (not on all trim levels), the front passenger seat - in the longitudinal direction and backrest. The front and rear seats are equipped with height-adjustable headrests. The rear seatback can be folded forward in parts in a ratio of 40:60 (except for the LS version).
The transmission is made according to the front-wheel drive scheme with front wheel drives equipped with constant velocity joints.
The front suspension is independent, MacPherson type, spring, with anti-roll bar, with hydraulic shock absorber struts.
Rear suspension semi-independent, spring, with anti-roll bar
stability, with hydraulic shock absorbers.
The brake mechanisms of the front wheels are disc, ventilated, with a floating caliper, the rear wheels are drum. The brake system is equipped with a vacuum booster.
The steering is safety, with a rack and pinion type steering mechanism, with a hydraulic booster. The steering column is adjustable for reach and angle of inclination (in the LS configuration - only for the angle of inclination). The frontal airbag is located in the steering wheel hub.
All vehicles are equipped with retractable diagonal seat belts for the driver, front passenger and all passengers in the rear seat. Frontal airbags are provided for the driver and front passenger, in addition, side airbags and curtain airbags are provided for all passengers and the driver (LTZ only).
Overall dimensions of cars are shown in fig. 1.1. Technical characteristics of cars are given in table. 1.1. Elements of the car, located in the engine compartment, and the main units are shown in Fig. 1.2-1.4.
