"Daewoo-Gentra", from 399,000 rubles., CAR from 5.07 rubles / km

Familiar stranger

That's what the hand of the master means! All in all - the eyes narrowed a little, the radiator grille is now smaller, more elegant, from which a good portion of chrome has been removed, the hood has become a little more prominent, the lower lip of the bumper is capriciously curved and decorated with angry "fog lights", and the upper lip has been drawn with light strokes of stamping. But in general, "Gentra" looks much more modern.

However, the affair was limited to a spectacular facelift. From any other angle, the novelty unmistakably recognizes none other than the Lacetti. The one that 11 years ago was painted for the South Korean Daewoo by the craftsmen of the Italian Pininfarina. Even then, it did not look ultra-fashionable, quite successfully combining the smooth lines characteristic of the 90s, and the new sharp edges of the 21st century, and now it does not look outdated at all. And they gave the car a sonorous name: from the Latin Lacertus - young, energetic, strong. In the middle of 2003 we wrote about this car: the replacement of "Nexia" is ready, in August the novelty will be put on the conveyor of the "UzDaewooAvto" plant.

Hello old man! Long time no see…

The interior of "Gentra" is an exact copy of the "Lacetti" salon. You will unmistakably recognize him by the wonderful electric mirror control panel in the corner of the door

Inside view

There are even fewer differences in the interior than in the exterior. We have written more than once about the well-designed Lacetti interior - the dark soft plastic of the front panel, very decent seats upholstered in practical fabric (both the texture, and their two-color range, and the large knobs for adjusting the pillow remained the same), a comfortable armrest, simple, but completely understandable and quite effective air conditioner.

Ten years ago, this salon was almost a record spacious. Now, as you can imagine, there are more spacious cars in the "golf" class. Nevertheless, "Gentra" is very hospitable to passengers - three people can travel on the couch, "by himself" the driver 185 cm tall can sit down without any problems. In the spacious trunk, the lid of which is still opened with a button on the driver's door, two large suitcases still fit - and there is still room. However, there are also minor changes. So, we used to praise the Lacetti's visibility. And now the exterior mirrors are even slightly larger.

And on a ride "Gentra" in everything is similar to "Lacetti". The suspension, which is identical in design, remarkably swallows not only minor, but also major road troubles - the front one is especially good in this respect. And, of course, the increased comfort turns into significant rolls, if you suddenly want to grab the Gentra along the winding path.

The center armrest with cup holders is the privilege of the top version. But any "Gentra" has a third headrest

Something new

From the very beginning of our acquaintance "Daewoo" pleasantly surprised me. Soundproofing almost completely covers the engine noise at idle - I even tried to start a running engine a couple of times! But just the motor of the new Uzbek car is completely different. If "Lacetti" relied on as many as three - different volumes and capacity from 95 to 121 liters. with., then "Gentra" from all "Chevrolet" variety got the only in-line 1.5-liter "four" in 105 forces.

Incidentally, this is the same engine that is installed on the Cobalt. True, with some changes - different ignition coil, electronic control unit, catalytic converter. In addition, another clutch had to be installed - after all, the 5-speed manual transmission also went to the car from the Lacetti. By the way, it was also installed on the 16-valve "Nexia". And on the "Gentra" she, as in the "Lacetti", annoys the long strokes of the lever.

In principle, this Gentre motor is enough. Six hundred miles along Moscow traffic jams and suburban highways with two passengers and luggage did not reveal any big problems. However, it immediately became clear that "Gentra" is intended exclusively for law-abiding drivers. Up to 60 km / h in the city, its dynamics is enough, and then the 1.5-liter engine quickly turns sour. And on the highway you can comfortably move at permitted speeds, and after 110 km / h the cabin becomes noisy, and overtaking on the move is given to Daewoo with great stress.

Especially clearly I felt the unhurried nature of the "Gentra", having moved from it to the 2-liter "Duster" - the all-wheel drive "Renault" seemed to me a real hurricane!

Perhaps the only drawback of the roomy and neatly trimmed trunk is the uncovered hinges that can wrinkle the luggage. A full spare wheel is hidden under the floor - however, on a steel rim

Tasty

And nevertheless, for all five days of getting to know the car, no matter how hard I tried, I could not find any serious flaws in it. And the plastic pseudo-tree on the front panel did not annoy, and the confused control of the hatch could not get mad. And all because from the very beginning, even before I got behind the wheel, I studied the price list. So, the basic Gentra is 28 thousand cheaper than the 1.4-liter Lacetti three years ago! And it is better equipped. And for half a million you will get a car in a top-end configuration, perhaps without leather, and an automatic machine for Gentre-Elegant is expensive - as much as 52 thousand. And nevertheless, such a car will remain unambiguously the best offer in the "golf" class.

Of course, if you rummage through the list of equipment, you can find a total lack of ESP, side and window airbags and leather interior. And yet, I think, neither one nor the other, let alone the third, will not be able to cross out the main advantage of "Gentra": "UzDau" offered us a lot of cars for very little money.

As for the replacement of "Nexia" ... It looks like it will remain on the conveyor for now - after all, the old woman is more than a hundred thousand rubles cheaper.

Richer and cheaper

The basic configuration "Comfort" can be called a living wage. Such a "Gentra" has a decent power accessories, driver's seat height adjustment, folding sofa, central locking, immobilizer, isofix mounts. Moreover, in terms of equipment, the car for 399 thousand richer than the base Lacetti for air conditioning, a second airbag, eyeglass case, front center armrest, fog lights, and mirrors and door handles are painted in body color. The automatic transmission will add 50,000 rubles to the base, ABS (such a configuration is called "Optimum") - 17,000 or only 5,000 rubles. with an "automatic".

"Optimum plus" includes heated front seats and "music", and costs 423 and 460 thousand - as you can see, the automatic transmission in this case is much cheaper. Finally, the top-end "Elegant" for 490 thousand means a pseudo-wood finish, adjustable not only in the angle of inclination, but also in the length of the steering wheel, the center armrest at the rear, a remote control with an audio system on the steering wheel and even a sunroof.

Chosen by the whole world

Debuted "Daewoo-Lacetti" in the fall of 2002 at the Seoul Auto Show. Since then, the car has been sold under various names around the world. In Canada and Mexico the car was called "Optra", in Europe - "Nubira", in India - SRV. And he changed his car and surnames: in China it was known as "Buick-Excel", in the USA - "Suzuki-Forenza", in Australia - "Holden-Viva".

The current name was chosen by marketers. Having interviewed a certain number of our compatriots with you, they settled on the energetic "Gentra". This name was approved by the majority of the respondents.

Spacious interior with comfortable front seats; best-in-class price; good visibility; comfortable energy-intensive suspension

Very long and unclear moves of the manual gearbox lever; large rolls in corners; lack of ESP, side and window airbags

The combination of price and quality, the Daewoo Gentra 2013-2015 car is considered one of the best in its segment. A middle-class car with high build quality and attractive appearance, coupled with modern technologies. The appearance of the car emphasizes the elegance of its owner, and at the same time pleases with its ergonomics and safety.

The series originated from South Korea. The first production of the series began in 2002, but the series was originally named "Nubira". A year later, the company put on the company emblem on its cross series. A year later, in 2004, she changed the name of the series to New Lacetti. Also, the model was produced in China under the name "Buick Excelle". In 2006 production moved to Kaliningrad Avtotor.

The exterior of the car is a little outdated, but for the budget class this car looks good and it cannot be said that it is much inferior to competitors in some way. The front end has a drop-shaped halogen optics, between them is a chrome grille with the brand logo. The massive bumper protrudes well forward; it has almost parallelogram-shaped fog lights, which are already included in the basic configuration.

On the side, the model is adorned with swollen arches that house the 15th wheels. Also on the side is a turn signal repeater and molding, which is not very noticeable. The back part is a bit like, there is some similarity, but it is clear that here it looks more modern.

Specifications Daewoo Gentra

The car has a built-in 4-cylinder, 1.5 liter engine. Thanks to the two camshafts in the cylinder heads, the engine power reaches 107 horsepower. The engine is assembled at the GM Powertrain plant in the city of Tashkent.

The automatic transmission includes six gears. The maximum speed is 163.5 km / h, and the fuel consumption varies around - 10 liters.

The manual transmission includes five gears. The top speed is 164 km / h and the fuel consumption is 9 liters.

The engine and gearbox of Daewoo Gentra are copied from, however, according to Daewoo, the electronic control unit is arranged somewhat differently. Car noise insulation is average. In the car, the operation of the engine and other components of the car is clearly audible. The engine runs on gasoline with an octane rating of 92.

The vehicle has front independent classification springs and rear independent trailing arm springs. The front and rear brake discs are equipped with a ventilated function.

Interior Daewoo Gentra 2013-2015

The interior and exterior are very similar to the exterior and interior of the Chevrolet model. Particular attention should be paid to the front view of the vehicle. The headlights have a beautiful teardrop shape. Full body color bumper, attractive grille and sleek lower edge complemented by the lower fog lights. All this is perfectly combined and emphasizes the beauty of the entire car as a whole.

Everything inside is simple and elegant. Nothing extra. The scoreboard and doors are partly finished with wood. The rest of the interior is made of soft and tactile plastic. There are no unnecessary bells and whistles. The car is equipped with the latest in the world, the latest audio system that supports dozens of different radio stations, not without the AUX jack and MP3 player.

One speaker is located on each door of the Daewoo Gentra, and two more speakers are located in the rear, which provides high-quality and surround sound throughout the car. Also, Daewoo took care of the safety of its customers. There are built-in airbags in the front of the vehicle. For greater safety, the car was equipped with three-point tensioning belts, which minimizes the risk of injury in an accident.

The seats are characterized by high comfort and maximum comfort and functionality for passengers. They are regulated so precisely and simply that they can satisfy even the most demanding client. There is the possibility of adjusting the height of the seat itself, and there is also a headrest adjustment function. The rear seats are spacious. Some expensive models have a seat adjustment function at the lumbar level.

The trunk has a capacity of 405 liters. It is possible to increase its volume by reclining the rear seats. There is a spare wheel compartment under the raised boot floor, which is a rarity for budget cars. There is a hook on the raised floor itself that lifts it and secures it at the top so that the driver's hands are free and it is convenient for him to work with the spare wheel.

Options and prices Daewoo Gentra

The buyer is offered 5 types of configurations:

1. Comfort;
2. Comfort Plus;
3. Optimum;
4. Optimum Plus;
5. Elegant.

The basic equipment, as we have already said, will receive fog lights, but also power windows will be installed on all doors, an airbag for the driver and heated electric mirrors.

The most expensive equipment, for which you will have to pay 579,000 rubles for a manual transmission, will delight you with 15 alloy wheels, ABS, rear armrest, wood-like interior trim, steering wheel height and reach, air conditioning, sunroof and heated seats. An additional 40,000 rubles will have to be paid for an automatic transmission.

In general, the Daewoo Gentra 2013-2015 car is very good. The budget option is 400 thousand rubles. Minimum unnecessary things, maximum convenience and safety. Ideal for its price range.

Video review

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Daewoo Gentra is a compact sedan car, which has been produced in Uzbekistan since 2013. This car is sold in the Russian Federation and other CIS countries. A little earlier, under this brand in the South of Korea, a smaller car was sold, known to others as the Chevrolet Aveo of the first family.

In 2013, the production of the Daewoo Gentra sedan started at the Uzbekistan plant. In the Russian automotive market, Gentra's car competes not only with the domestic auto industry, but also with some foreign brands. All.

Car history

For the first time they started talking about the Daewoo Gentra car in 2005. In total, there are two generations of the machine, the first of which was produced from 2005 to 2011. However, time does not stand still, so 2013 allowed the design staff in Uzbekistan to show everyone the 2nd family of cars.

Double sensations arise when viewing this vehicle. The debut release completely copied the Chevrolet Karlos and Chevrolet Aveo. The design team from Uzbekistan has just changed the nameplate on the radiator grille and luggage compartment lid. In all other respects, these machines are very difficult to distinguish, even if you stand a couple of meters from them.

2005 Daewoo Gentra

For a considerable period of production from the moment when the Daewoo Gentra debuted, the car was sold in many countries under various names. The company from South Korea GM Daewoo worked on its design. The design component belongs to the Italian masters. When the question arose about the place of assembly of vehicles, it was decided to carry out production in those countries where it was profitable from a financial point of view.

As a result, the assembly was carried out in countries such as Vietnam, Colombia, Russia, Ukraine and others. What was the result? In the end, the car, which many knew as the Chevrolet Lacetti, was registered in Uzbekistan, so now it has the name Daewoo Gentra. Since an article about Daewoo Gentra is impossible without reference to the Chevrolet Lacetti, some interesting facts from the history of this car can be cited.

There was a time when, for 4 years, the car was used in the famous Top Gear program as an inexpensive sedan for the races of popular personalities. In addition, the sedan became the basis for the assembly of a racing car, which successfully performed in the World Championship of Tuned Cars.

Exterior

To put it bluntly, the appearance of the Daewoo Gentra sedan is pretty standard for budget cars. What you should pay attention to is the bow of the car. The developers managed to embody a completely unique idea in the front end, with the help of which, the new Daewoo car range can stand out from the classic cars of its class.

The impressive size bumper adorns the headlights, in the form of a drop, and below them are well-matched fog lights. A brand new hood with stamping along both edges appeared, quietly flowing into the front pillars of the car, which were rather heavily piled back.

Although many argue that Uzbek specialists simply took the Lacetti and replaced the nameplate, in reality this is not entirely true. They tried to change the exterior of the sedan's front area. To do this, they decided to install the headlights from the hatchback, connecting them with a narrow grille, and draw a new bumper, which received rectangular fog lights.

Appearance came out pretty pretty. It should be admitted that such a bumper with the upper elements of the front part is in harmony like a jacket from Brioni with pants of a sports style of Adidas. In any case, Uzbek designers can be commended for trying to change something. The exterior of the car is Lacetti with some changes.

The problem isn't that the Chevrolet looks were bad. The very moment of full repetition of various models and their "assembly" in one car is very alarming and does not cause aesthetic satisfaction. One thing is clear - the chance that it is the appearance that will be the decisive criterion when purchasing this sedan is very small.

Although he is not very critical when buying an inexpensive vehicle. In reality, the future owner of an inexpensive car is not worried about the refined original exterior, but about its reliability, technical component and more or less decent appearance. But on the Russian car market there are already inexpensive cars of some auto companies from Europe, for example, and others.

The rivalry in the niche of inexpensive cars is getting stronger and stronger every year. The question is not whether the Daewoo company will come up with its own original sedan exterior or not, the question is when this will happen. After all, the company's management does not want to lose its customers, whom Gentra has won over the years.

Looking at it from the side - it’s impossible to say something special, the car looks like a simple, standard, inexpensive sedan, which is devoid of any luxury. Only slightly change the position of the moldings that are installed on the doors of the car. Although the appearance looks very simple, nothing bad can be said about her. The sedan's roof looks like a semicircular one, and goes into a relatively small luggage compartment.

The side section features thick body-colored door moldings, muscular wheel arches and a large windshield. Daewoo Gentra 2013 also has larger rear-view mirrors than the Lacetti. The doors are closed in a different way.

If on the previous model there was a tinny sound when the door was closed, then here it is a little dull, and therefore much more pleasant. It will not be superfluous to note that thanks to the installation of thick door seals, it is necessary to close the doors with a good effort.

As for the rear of the Daewoo Gentra sedan, it was completely copied from its predecessor Lacetti and it is difficult to find any refinement here. There are all the same rear brake lights that we are all used to seeing on the Chevrolet Lacetti. The Daewoo Gentra car has a rather modest ground clearance of 140 millimeters.

Interior

After getting into the Daewoo Gentra sedan salon, it is immediately noticeable that everything here is also done without luxury, but quite at an appropriate level. All keys and controls are conveniently installed and do not require additional effort to be used. The quality of finishes and other materials has become quite good, and even pleasant.

The only thing that confuses us is, frankly, cheap control keys. In expensive sedan modifications, different inserts make the interior more interesting. The driver's seat at first glance seems small, but this miss covers more than a number of its various settings.

A four-spoke steering wheel appears before the driver, the rim of which looks thin, so it is not very comfortable to hold it in the hands. The dashboard is also not distinguished by innovations, and has a simple and pleasant design - all information is read without any particular difficulties, which will not allow you to get confused in it.

The speedometer has a maximum value of 220 km / h, and is installed in the middle of the instrument panel. On the left, in a round frame, there is a tachometer, and on the right, also in a circle, are the rest of the sensors. The buttons for operating the power windows have been conveniently installed in the armrest on the driver's side of the door.

The rear sofa is not so huge, however, it gives passengers enough free space, which will allow them to move on long trips on the Gentra without any difficulties. Due to the low-set rear sofa, the legs have enough room and they do not rest on the backs of the front seats, and tall people will also be able to feel comfortable.

The luggage compartment has 405 liters of free space, which, if necessary, can be increased by folding the rear seats - you get 1225 liters. In general, if you look at the photo of the salon of the new Gentra, then it slightly surpasses its competitors.

Speaking of the Chevrolet Lacetti, there are not many changes, but this is good news, the Lacetti salon was good. Thanks to mahogany inserts in top-end versions, the interior looks expensive and stylish. I was pleasantly surprised by the panel installed in front, which has a casing made of soft plastic. This was not the case in any budget C-class model.

The negative is the presence of plastic buttons and switches. The same steering wheel turned out to be very thin and does not have thickening in the grip points. These shortcomings are a little smoothed out by the "board" of devices, which turned out to be simple but elegant. In general, there are not many changes in the cabin and they mainly affect the center console. The fabric used in the upholstery was chosen with good quality.

Based on the Daewoo Gentra reviews, the model became the first budget car in recent years, in which it was easy and quick to find a comfortable fit. You can't find any trump cards here, but the designers have provided not only the longitudinal adjustment of the driver's seat, but also its height adjustment.

What's more, the design team has set up a two-level setting that allows you to adjust the front and back of the cushion. Do not forget to set the lumbar support adjustment. Even in the basic version, the steering wheel can be adjusted in height, and in the more top version, even in reach.

However, you should not console yourself, because even if you achieve a comfortable landing, at the same time, good visibility is unlikely to be. This is partly due to the overly wide A-pillars and side exterior mirrors, which have serious blind spots.

Daewoo Gentra car is a good option in terms of price / quality ratio. The model stands out for its rather fresh appearance, good equipment and an acceptable price.

Unfortunately, it cannot be said that there is too much free space in the back row. In the case when tall passengers are sitting in front, there is not much free space in the back row, but for the overwhelming number of passengers, it should be enough. In more expensive trim levels for the owners of Daewoo Gentra 2017, they provided a convenient center armrest that locks horizontally and does not fall on the pillow, as often happens.

Folded rear sofa for increased luggage capacity

Most drivers will appreciate the presence of all sorts of niches, pockets, and more. The largest capacity is the glove box, which is really roomy. He received a removable partition, lighting and cooling. As mentioned above, the top version has an armrest, under which there is also a small compartment.

There is also a small box to the left of the steering wheel. You can put your smartphone under the center-mounted console without fear of scratching it, as the bottom is made of fabric. For those sitting in front and behind, we provided two cupholders.

Among other things, there is a compartment at the end of the passenger seat, as well as pockets on the backs of the front seats and door cards. It's nice that even the rear doors got an extra pocket.

I would like to say that already in the standard version, the new Gentra has received good equipment. The dashboard still looks austere and has not received an on-board computer. However, there are no problems with reading information, and the air conditioner performs all its functions, cooling and warming up the interior when necessary.

Among the new, in Gentra, you can distinguish an audio system with 6 speakers, available in 2 of the top-end versions. The music system is average in sound quality and supports CDs and MP3s, but the AUX input does not have a USB port. The top-of-the-line equipment boasts music system control buttons on the steering wheel.

The comfort of the interior of the Daewoo Gentra car includes the following:

• The presence of an air conditioner;
• Electric drive for setting the side mirrors;
• Heated side mirrors function;
• Height adjustment of the driver's seat;
• The climate system delivers air to the rear passengers;
• The presence of a hook for nets in the luggage compartment and a lamp for lighting the trunk;
• Rear window heating function with timer;
• The ability to remotely open the gas tank hatch from the car;
• The ability to remotely open the luggage compartment lid from the car;
• Windshield heating function;
• Single key for ignition of locks and doors.

Specifications

Power unit

Speaking about the technical component of the Daewoo Gentra sedan, an engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and 16 valves was installed here, which is capable of developing 107 horsepower and 141 Nm of rotating force. A similar power unit was equipped with a timing chain drive.

The advantages of the 1.5-liter engine include good traction at low and medium revs. Thanks to this, it is possible to move quite comfortably in the city, boldly overtake and rebuild. There are times when you can not switch to a lower speed, which in itself is not bad, since the checkpoint here is not the best.

1.5 liter engine

When the car drives onto the highway, the powertrain is not easy, as there is no sixth gear in the gearbox. As a result, while driving at a speed of 100 km / h, the crankshaft rotates at 3,000 rpm, and if you accelerate to 120, the value rises to 4,000.

On top of that, this increases the consumption of gasoline and increases the noise inside the car. This includes the strange decision not to use soundproofing for the wheel arches, as well as the wind whistling when driving at high speed, so driving is not something pleasant.

Transmission

The operation of the motor is synchronized with a basic five-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Mechanically, the sedan reaches the first hundred in 11.9 seconds, and the top speed is 180 km / h. The machine does not lose much in the struggle to reach the first hundred kilometers, but it loses at the maximum speed - 163 km / h.

Interestingly, this manual transmission was previously installed on. Based on this, it is clear that gearbox parts can be purchased from Chevrolet, which greatly simplifies the problem. Among the advantages of the box is its simple and reliable design.

Manual Transmission

However, judging by the reviews, the gearbox on the "mechanics" has a big drawback - fuzzy gear shifting. Gentra's competitors should be worried, because she has 2 boxes to choose from at once. For example, on the Daewoo Gentra automatic, the car functions quite well, if you pay attention to the reviews of the owners.

Chassis

Both the rear and the front are equipped with an independent, spring-loaded suspension. McPherson struts are used, and there is a multi-link system at the back. Based on the reviews of the Daewoo Gentra car, everyone talks about the suspension as “all-consuming”, which easily “swallows” almost all the irregularities on the road. It is very difficult to “break through” it.

Sure, it looks a little stiff, but only when the vehicle is empty. If at least two passengers are already sitting in the back, everything changes in the other direction. However, do not forget about one point that with an increase in weight, the performance of the brake system significantly decreases, which are not the best here.

With a well-tuned suspension, the Gentra is confident on the road. During turns, the car rolls within acceptable limits, but too little understeer and a slow reaction to turning the steering wheel cancel out a good grade.

Steering and braking system

The Uzbek car received a hydraulic power steering, which, when driving more than 120 km / h, causes uncertainty of control. The front wheels have ventilated disc brakes, while the rear wheels have standard drum brakes.

Safety

In order to ensure safe driving of the Daewoo Gentra car, a pair of airbags are provided for the driver and the passenger sitting next to them even in the basic modification, however, in the top version, for some unknown reason, they are not put more than 2, and the side ones are not provided at all.

But the car has reliable 3-point seat belts for all people with height settings. There is also an electronic sensor that the belts are not fastened. The function of locking the rear doors was also introduced to prevent unknown situations, for example, if a child decides to open the door when the car is moving.

With this option, the driver will not be distracted and not worry that any of his passengers (children) may fall out while the car is moving. The design and quality of the body metal were inherited from the Lacetti. Strength elements of the body have a thickness of 0.8 mm, and all others - 0.6.

The safety list of the Daewoo Gentra car includes the presence of:

• Frontal airbags;
• Anti-glare rear-view interior mirror;
• Central castle;
• Front seat belt pretensioners;
• Highly set stop signal;
• Immobilizer;
• Front seat belt height adjustments;
• Seat belt not fastened indicator;
• ISOFIX child seat mountings;
• Blocking the rear doors from unauthorized opening by children when the car is moving;
• Headrests for rear passengers;
• 3-point inertial seat belts.

Crash test

With the release of the new model, it became clear how the new security systems work. The whole point is that the Uzbek sedan received additional airbags and ABS. It turns out that the car interior has become more protected even in case of serious accidents. Since the Uzbek model did not pass its own crash tests, the safety data can only be noted taking into account the studies of a "close relative" - \u200b\u200bDaewoo Lacetti.

Korean-made vehicles (Lacetti) were tested using the KNCAP method - 56 kilometers per hour with 100% overlap. Cars with one airbag were used during the tests. As a result, during the impact of the front end on concrete, the driver's side was well protected, and the front passenger area received medium protection.

When the side crash tests were carried out, the Chevrolet Lacetti earned 2 points out of 5. The body began to deform too much, pressure was exerted on the chest, and the dummy's hips showed exceeding the safety thresholds. Strength tests were carried out in the United States of America, where the name was changed to the local market - Suzuki Forenza.

Based on the data of the Road Safety Institute, during displaced frontal impacts at a high-speed movement of 64 kilometers per hour, the Korean was able to withstand the load on a confident four, however, the heads of the "models" were pierced by the airbags and hit the steering wheel.

If we talk about side impacts, then the model sold in the US market completely failed these tests. And this despite the fact that there were side cushions. It is likely that the driver and rear passenger will suffer serious head and leg injuries due to increased deformation of the bodywork.

Options and prices

The price of the 2015 Daewoo Gentra sedan starts at 419,000 rubles for the basic version, which includes fog lights, power steering, power windows and central locking. A modification with a pair of airbags and air conditioning is estimated at 459,000 rubles.

The most expensive top-end version of the sedan costs 599,000 rubles. It includes - ABS, inserts on the center console "under the tree", an audio system with 6 speakers, a sunroof installed in the roof and alloy wheels. By the end of 2015, the car will already be sold on the Russian market, like the Ravon Gentra.

The very cost of the Daewoo Gentra is one of the most important advantages of the vehicle. The company provides a choice of some configurations with one power unit and 2 versions of the gearbox. It is clear that a car with an automatic transmission costs more. There are 5 configurations: Comfort, Comfort Plus, Optimum, Optimum Plus and Elegant.

Among other things, the standard version Comfort , got a pair of airbags (for the driver and front passenger), air conditioning and electric mirrors. The luggage compartment contains a full-size 15-inch spare tire. The steering wheel can be tilted.

The top-of-the-line Elegant will additionally receive the function of heated seats installed in front, wood-like interior trim. The driver's seat can be adjusted in height and in the lumbar region, and the steering wheel can be adjusted not only in tilt angle, but also in reach.

Regardless of all the configurations, the bumpers of the model, along with the mirrors and door handles, were painted in body color. In any configuration, the difference between a car with “mechanics” and “automatic” is about 40,000 rubles.

It is worth noting that this is a fairly honest company policy, since most other companies sell their own cars with automatic transmission only in the most sophisticated configuration. It turns out that they wind up users with useless functions and inflate the cost, but with the Daewoo Gentra, this is not so.

Options and prices

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
1.5 Comfort MT	419 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	mechanics (5)	front
1.5 Comfort Plus MT	459 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	mechanics (5)	front
1.5 Optimum MT	479 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	mechanics (5)	front
1.5 Optimum Plus MT	499 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	mechanics (5)	front
1.5 Comfort Plus AT	499 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	automatic (6)	front
1.5 Optimum AT	519 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	automatic (6)	front
1.5 Optimum Plus AT	539 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	automatic (6)	front
1.5 Elegant MT	559 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	mechanics (5)	front
1.5 Elegant AT	599 000	petrol 1.5 (105 HP)	automatic (6)	front

Tuning

The Uzbek sedan belongs to the division of inexpensive, comfortable and reliable cars, which were created for operation on domestic roads. Despite the fact that the exterior of the car is almost identical to the Chevrolet Lacetti, the engineering staff tried to make some changes to the level of comfort, engine and technical capabilities of the car. But they are lacking, and the real capabilities of the sedan are revealed only with the help of high-quality chip tuning.

Body and interior tuning

Some drivers prefer to update the exterior and modernize the interior by tuning the Gentra. Fortunately, the exterior of the sedan allows you to radically improve the appearance with the help of aerodynamic body kits, improved sports "rollers", glass tinting and body airbrushing. The aerodynamic body kit has a front skirt, spoiler, side skirts, deflectors, improved bumper and more.

Also, to improve the front of the vehicle, xenon lighting is installed or the basic lighting is redesigned using an LED system, tinting, and so on. The various improvements to the radiator grill, which are done by hand, look good. For example, you can install a mesh and paint it in a body paint.

Tuned Daewoo Gentra

The interior of the sedan turned out to be of quite high quality, but, according to some owners, there is an increased level of noise inside the car. In addition, the Uzbek model suffers from insufficient "thoughtfulness" of the speakers of the basic "musical system". Often, the Daewoo salon is tuned, improving or changing the color of the "tidy" illumination, installing additional lighting inside at the feet of the owner and passengers.

Tuning the technical side

Drivers who decide to remake a sports version of a car from a simple sedan do a deep technical tuning, which includes replacing the intake and exhaust system, using a new air filter, turbine, and so on. But such improvements can hardly be called budgetary, so many motorists cannot afford them.

To make a qualitative improvement of the sedan's power unit, you need to install a different distribution mechanism and enlarged valves, bore the cylinders and install a larger piston, improve the intake manifold of the engine, install a zero resistance air filter, make or purchase a direct-flow muffler, and also replace the brake system, clutches, etc. etc.

It is much easier and easier in the financial field to make a full or partial chip-tuning of a motor for Daewoo Gentra. The result of this improvement will depend on a large number of points, the most important of which is the quality and options for setting the new program. Ateliers engaged in reflashing Daewoo cars promise a 13-15% increase in power.

In numbers, it looks something like this - if before there was 107 horsepower, then the increase can reach 120. This can be achieved by recalibrating different settings, removing the USR valve and recalibrating the ECU fuel card.

If you apply good chip tuning, it will allow you to turn off the oxygen sensors, remove the errors that appear due to this, remove the catalytic converter, EGR valve and particulate filter at the software level. In addition to all this, you can set the fuel supply settings and correctly adjust the ignition timing for the new computer information.

Sales market: Russia.

The car called the Gentra has a long and confusing history. In 2002, under the name Daewoo Nubira, it appeared in Korea. In 2004, at home, he changed his name to New Lacetti. A year earlier, the model tried on the Chevrolet cross. Released at the Korean GM-DAT plant, Lacetti was also produced in China as a Buick Excelle. Since 2006 she has been going to the Kaliningrad Avtotor. Moreover, when the successor to the Cruze appeared, Lacetti did not leave the Russian market. And in mid-2013, she moved to the UZ-Daewoo conveyor at all. Moved not without changes, which, however, bear the character of a classic restyling. Gentra has completely redesigned the front end with a new hood, lighting, radiator grille and bumper. On the back - Lacetti as Lacetti. The original source is easily recognized in the cabin, which the modernization, it seems, did not touch at all. However, on the technical side, some transformations did take place. In Russia, officially or not entirely, Lacetti had three engines - 1.4 liters, 1.6 liters and 1.8 liters. And all of them to one degree or another were the reincarnation of Opel units. In Uzbekistan, a 1.5-liter engine, designed in Korea, is installed on the car. Together with him work "mechanics" and "automatic".

The basic equipment of Daewoo Gentra includes fog lights, air conditioning, front airbags, immobilizer, power accessories. The maximum grade is richer in alloy wheels, ABS, heated front seats, sunroof, wood trim. The multifunction steering wheel is equipped with buttons for controlling the audio system - a CD-player with an AUX connector is included in the package. An adjustable steering column, manual tilt and height adjustment of the cushion, and lumbar support allow you to take a comfortable position in the driver's seat. There are many places in the cabin for storing small items - for example, a small box next to the driver under the headlight range control, a spacious box in the central tunnel; there are also heated buttons for the driver and passenger seats and cup holders.

Daewoo Gentra is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 107 hp. with., which is produced at the Tashkent motor plant GM Powertrain Uzbekistan. Transmissions - mechanical five-speed or automatic six-speed. Speaking about the engine in more detail, it can be noted that it is similar to the engine from Cobalt, but has different control units and parameter settings, ignition coils, and other differences. Accordingly, the power also differs - however, only by 2 horsepower. It can be added that the 16-valve Gentra engine has a simple design, the cylinder block is made of cast iron, the block head is made of aluminum, the camshafts are driven by a chain. With proper maintenance, there should be no doubt about the reliability and life of the engine.

Daewoo Gentra front suspension independent, McPherson. Behind - independent, multi-link. The design of the suspension, compared to the prototype, as stated by the manufacturer, has been slightly modified to increase ground clearance. In general, the Gentra chassis is balanced - tightly knit, dense, but not at the expense of comfort. Its advantages also include high maintainability and study by domestic servicemen - after all, there is experience in operating the popular Chevrolet Lacetti. The trunk has a volume of 405 liters. True, by the standards of the class, this is not so much.

The Daewoo Gentra safety systems include driver and passenger airbags, three-point seat belts with tensioners, and an additional brake light. The safety level can be judged by the characteristics of the original and its derivatives, which have shown good results in various crash tests.

Despite the fact that we are talking about a car, the history of which actually dates back to 2002, the famous name, the heir of which is Daewoo Gentra, as well as excellent performance and an attractive price tag make this model quite interesting on the market. Moreover, after a sharp decline in sales at the beginning of the crisis 2015, UZ-Daewoo quickly revised its pricing policy. The result was not long in coming - the anti-crisis decline in value allowed Daewoo Gentra to enter the Top 25 best-selling cars in Russia.

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The Uz-Daewoo company produces a sedan that can seriously compete with Lada Granta and Priora. The cost of Daewoo Gentra is slightly higher than domestic competitors, but in return the manufacturer promises better build quality.

Budget car design

Even before the appearance of the car, it was known that when it was designed, the base of the Chevrolet Lacetti, which was quite popular in Russia, was used. According to the manufacturers, the use of the base of the favorite model will improve the popularization of Daewoo Gentra and make the car competitive in the market in its segment.

The new Gentra fully inherited the platform, and only the design and interior were modified. When changing the design, special attention was paid to the front of the car:

• New optics were created, the fog lights were changed.
• The hood has been completely redesigned.
• The contours of the front bumper have become less expressive.
• Replaced the radiator grill.
• But the rear of the Daewoo Gentra is almost the same as that of the Lacetti before the restyling. When evaluating the design, we can say that the Gentra cannot surprise with anything and fully confirms the status of a budget car.

Interior features

Front part of the cabin

Daewoo Gentra is priced slightly higher than models from other manufacturers in this segment. The manufacturer promised a better assembly, which should be reflected in the exterior. What can you say on a thorough examination?

The quality of assembly of elements of the Gentra's interior is at an acceptable level, and cars of domestic origin are much inferior in this regard: there are no large gaps, no problems with panel fastening were found, plastic of acceptable quality is used for finishing.

Daewoo Gentra has a practical interior. The front torpedo has a head unit, which is made in a classic form: a small screen, a control wheel in the center and a lot of scattered keys around. Below are the stove control units.

Based on the feedback from the owners, we can conclude that the salon is quite spacious and practical, no worse than that of the main competitors in this segment. At the same time, there are quite a few useful pockets and boxes for things, depending on the configuration, a servo drive for mirrors, an electronic trunk and a sunroof, heated seats, the ability to adjust the steering wheel in corner and reach.

However, there are not enough side airbags, the doors even on top models will have to be opened with a key, there is no multimedia system that is installed on cars of domestic manufacturers.

One engine for all cars

A significant drawback of Daewoo Gentra is that all configurations will be equipped with the same engine: a 1.5-liter four-cylinder power unit that runs on gasoline. The installed engine has a timing belt created on the basis of DOHC, complies with Euro-5 standards. Gentra is capable of developing no more than 107 hp. at 5800 rpm.

Despite the fact that the car has a small engine displacement, it cannot be called economical by modern standards. According to the manufacturer, there are 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers of distance traveled in “city mode” with moderate driving style. On the highway, to cover the same distance, you will need 6.97 liters with a manual transmission installed, and with an “automatic” - 6.52 liters. The only thing that can please, Daewoo Gentra has a tank of 60 liters.

On a vacation trip

In terms of dynamics, the Gentra does not present surprises: the maximum speed is 180 km / h, the first hundred on the speedometer is reached after 12 seconds. The above indicators refer to cars with a manual transmission installed, and with “automatic” the acceleration rate to hundreds is the same, but the maximum speed is 164 km / h.

The engine is assembled at a factory in Tashkent. The power unit of the Gentra has sixteen valves. S-Tec II, this engine name, is installed on the Chevrolet Cobalt and differs from its predecessors by a more reliable chain drive of the gas distribution system.

Transmissions: automatic in the state employee

The manual transmission on the Daewoo Gentra does not cause any special complaints, and unlike the automatic one, it allows you to use all the resources of the installed engine. However, the "automaton" also deserves special attention.

The automatic transmission installed on the Deo car in question has the following features:
The presence of six steps. As a rule, "state employees" supply four-stage units, which do not behave in the best way in urban conditions with constant acceleration and braking.

During operation, the gearbox clearly clicks off the gears and at the same time slows down a little, which makes the shift almost invisible.
Additional two gears help save fuel when driving on the highway.

Overall, the automatic transmission exceeds expectations and deserves attention.

Suspension behavior under various conditions

Considering that Daewoo Gentra is intended for Russian roads and belongs to the budget class, special attention was paid to the suspension. In order to characterize it, consider the following traffic conditions:

• Driving on a country road with a good dry surface. When turning, a strong roll does not occur, the car is tenacious and stable. But with a crosswind or moving in the opposite direction of the trucks, some instability is felt. Therefore, when driving into an open area, you should be on the lookout.
• Tracks on the road from heavy vehicles are common. You should avoid hitting it, as the car starts to wobble and it is rather difficult to drive it at high speed.
• Asphalt joints lead to the fact that the Daewoo Gentra suspension gives out a rather unpleasant sound, and a significant drop is not extinguished at all.
  The suspension is impervious to bumpy roads, allowing you to negotiate such sections at very high speeds. In this regard, not many representatives of the budget class can compare with the car in question.

When creating a car, manufacturers paid special attention to the suspension, namely, its "indestructibility" when driving on bumpy roads.

Available configurations

As a rule, budget options are presented in only a few trim levels. Gentra is supplied by dealers in the following versions:

• Comfort MT - manual transmission, steering wheel adjustment, front fog lights, 14-inch steel wheels, immobilizer, fabric upholstery, 4-door power windows. The cheapest and simplest complete set
• Comfort Plus MT - unlike the previous modification, it has air conditioning, 15-inch wheels, driver and passenger airbags.
• Comfort Plus AT - in this case, Daewoo Gentra has an automatic transmission, and it fully corresponds to the previous category.
• Optimum MT - has a manual transmission and ABS, as well as air conditioning.
• Optimum AT - equipped with an automatic transmission.
• Optimum Plus MT - has mechanics, heated front seats, CD player.
• Optimum Plus AT - differs from the previous configuration in the presence of an automatic transmission.

At the presentation in October 2015

The most expensive versions of the Daewoo Gentra:

• Elegant MT - manual gearbox, 15-inch alloy wheels, two airbags, luxury fabric, lumbar adjustment of the front seats, armrests on the rear seats, wood trim, steering column adjustment (not only in height, but also departure), ABS, sunroofs and heated front seats.
• Elegant AT - differs in the presence of an automatic transmission.
  These configurations on the website of dealers in the ru zone cost about 579 and 619 (per machine) thousand rubles. The cheapest equipment is available at a price of 439 thousand rubles.

Closest competitors

When purchasing a car, you should pay attention not only to the characteristics of the model, but also to what the nearest competitors in a particular segment offer. In this case, there are several cars that can be considered as possible alternatives:

• New Renault Logan - the price of a car starts at 330 thousand rubles (for Gentra from 439 thousand rubles). However, the equipment in this case is very simple, there is not even a GU. Versions of similar equipment cost about the same. We also note that the Logan in the maximum configuration has side airbags, navigation and multimedia system, stabilization and climate control. The Elegant MT version lags far behind in terms of equipment, and the cost of the maximum configuration Logan is 530 thousand rubles.
• Chevrolet Cobalt - the version with automatic transmission and air conditioning costs 540 thousand without other options.
• Passable equipment Nissan Almera costs about 500 thousand rubles.
• Peugeot 301, which is also conditionally referred to as a budget car, with a three-cylinder engine can be purchased for 450 thousand rubles, which cannot be called a more attractive option than Gentra.
• For 500 thousand rubles you can buy a "German" - Volkswagen Polo with a 1.6-liter engine and mechanics.