Loved by many domestic drivers. However, over time, its specifications have become outdated. That is why in 2012 the third generation was launched. It was assigned the T300 index. This car has taken a leading position in the budget class. "Chevrolet Aveo" Т300 has pleased motorists with a fresh design solution. It is presented on the market with two types of body: sedan and hatchback. These models were first demonstrated in 2010 and 2011. It is sold in 50 countries around the world.

Hatchback characteristics

Belongs to the class of compact cars. Has five doors. The salon can accommodate 5 people at the same time. The length of its body is 4039 mm. The width of 1735 mm is quite enough so that the cabin does not feel cramped, and each of the passengers is in the most comfortable conditions. The height indicator can be attributed to the standard values, it is 1517 mm. The hatchback has a wheelbase of 2,525 mm, with the same front and rear track. The 155 mm ground clearance allows the machine to be used not only in urban conditions, but also on unpaved roads. This parameter is quite enough to overcome small obstacles. The fuel tank holds a maximum of 46 liters of gasoline. The maximum weight is about 1.6 tons, the curb weight is just over 1.1 tons. Due to the fact that the car is assembled at the domestic GAZ enterprise, spare parts for the Chevrolet Aveo are inexpensive and can be purchased at any specialized center.

Hatchback exterior

Let's see what design solutions the manufacturer offers. On the hood, on the sides, there are two pronounced ribs. The radiator grille is trapezoidal. The bumper is large enough, at the very bottom on the sides there are places for fog lamps. However, the most prominent is the optics of the head light. Headlight "Chevrolet Aveo" T300 has a rectangular shape. Inside it, two circles are clearly defined. They look very impressive against a black background. Closer to the wing is a rectangular turn signal. The roof is practically straight, only a slight downward slope appears at the rear. Looking at the front end, you immediately notice the predatory features. These lines have already become a kind of visiting card of this brand. The rear of the car is no less expressive. The same round headlights, the original shape of the trunk lid, arched glass and a small bumper give the car brightness and style. Inflated wheel arches are a great addition. The rear doors are fitted with integrated handles. With this decision, the manufacturer showed a desire for improvement.

Hatchback technical equipment

It's time to look under the hood of the Chevrolet Aveo T300. What is prepared for the car enthusiast here? The car is equipped with four types of engines. The weakest in this line is the 1229 cc unit. see. Its rated power - 70 liters. from. The unit makes 5600 revolutions per minute. Gasoline type. Available only with 5-speed manual transmission. By the way, about the latter, all drivers respond only positively.

The sixteen-valve 1.2-liter unit will provide 86 hp. from. The maximum speed is fixed at around 171 km / h. The car accelerates to the "hundred" in about 13 seconds. On average, it consumes about 6 liters of gasoline.

The displacement of the next unit is 1.4 liters. Its power is fixed at around 100 liters. from. The unit makes 6000 revolutions in one minute. It is completed with a manual transmission and a 6-speed "automatic". The maximum speed is within 175 km / h. From a place the car accelerates in 12-13 seconds. In a combined driving cycle, the vehicle will consume about 7 liters.

And the last unit that comes with the hatchback is the 1.6-liter engine. It will delight the driver with a capacity of 115 liters. from. Type - gasoline. It is completed with both automatic and manual transmissions. Its top speed can reach almost 190 km / h. Accelerates in 11 seconds. On average, it spends about 6 liters per 100 kilometers.

Options and prices

In 2014, a domestic buyer could purchase a Chevrolet Aveo T300 (the price averaged RUB 600,000) in two trim levels: LT and LTZ. The basic equipment offered a 1.6 liter engine. It was equipped with an automatic six-speed gearbox. The minimum cost was 593 thousand rubles. As for the LTZ trim, it offers a variety of additional options. It is because of them that the cost will be approximately 150 thousand rubles higher.

Brief description of the sedan

So, having dealt with the hatchback, you can start considering the Chevrolet Aveo with a sedan body. The first thing to pay attention to is the length of the body. Due to the luggage compartment of the sedan, it is larger than that of the hatchback. This figure is 4399 mm. But the width and height are fully consistent with the above. The same can be said about the wheelbase. But the volume of the luggage compartment will delight drivers. It is 502 liters, while the hatchback has only 290 liters when folded and 653 liters if the rear seats are removed. Spare parts for the "Chevrolet Aveo" sedan are manufactured at the Kaliningrad automobile plant "Avtotor". The third generation model has 15-17 inch wheels.

Sedan design features

The hatchback and sedan at the front have no distinctive design features. All the same inflated wheel arches, original headlights, ribbed hood and bunk. Looking from the side, you can see that the windows are made in the shape of a trapezoid. The roof line is almost flat. Now let's see what's in the back. First of all, we emphasize that the bumper of the Chevrolet Aveo (sedan) is not very large. It is dominated by smooth lines that merge into the wheel arches. The headlights are most pronounced. They are the ones who focus on themselves. The main color in which they are made is red. The trunk lid is massive.

Sedan technical equipment

"Chevrolet Aveo" T300 sedan is equipped with the same power units as the hatchback. You can read more about them just above. However, it should be noted that a domestic buyer can purchase a car only equipped with a 1.6 liter engine and with a rated power of 115 liters. from. Also, manufacturers are going to install turbodiesel engines. Their volume will be equal to 1.3 liters. The power that a car with such a power unit will give out will be 75 - 95 liters. from.

Options and cost of the sedan

As mentioned above, the Chevrolet Aveo T300 sedan will be equipped in Russia with only a 1.6-liter engine. In the LT trim, it is paired with a five-speed gearbox. You can buy a 2014 model for 550 thousand rubles. (basic equipment). Those who prefer to travel by car with an automatic transmission will have to pay at least 585 thousand rubles. This transmission is designed for 6 steps. The maximum speed of the vehicle in this configuration is 186 km / h. In the city, he will consume up to 10 liters of gasoline. In the combined cycle, this figure will drop to 7 liters.

Finally

Russian motorists liked the Chevrolet Aveo T300 very much. Considering the low cost of the car and relatively inexpensive spare parts, this model can be called a leader in its segment. Aveo T300 has modern technical characteristics, good aerodynamic properties and a comfortable interior. These are the moments that are noted by all drivers who have purchased this car.

The premiere of the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo took place in October 2010 at the Paris Motor Show. The production of this representative of the family of subcompact B segment cars, with sedan bodies and five-door hatchback 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, the 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 models 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.

Cars are equipped with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic (except for the LS configuration) gearbox.

Chevrolet Aveo cars are supplied 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 glass doors and tailgate, bumpers painted in body color; audio system with CD / MP3, immobilizer, central locking, power windows for front doors, steering column, height adjustable; 14-inch stamped steel wheels, small-sized spare wheel;
LT - the same as in the LS configuration, and additionally: automatic transmission, power windows for all doors, electric drive and heated outside mirrors, heated front seats, head restraints for rear passengers, rear seats, folding in a ratio of 40x60; air conditioning, body-colored exterior door handles and mirrors, information display, eyeglass case, steering column adjustment, armrest between the front seats, 15-inch stamped steel wheels;
LTZ - the same as in the LT configuration, and additionally: driver's seat height adjustment, Bluetooth system, 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear parking sensors, side airbags and curtain airbags, a leather-trimmed steering wheel.

The body of the Chevrolet Aveo car is load-bearing, all-metal, welded structure with hinged front fenders, doors, hood and trunk lid (tailgate). Windscreen and rear glass (tailgate glass) glued in. The driver's seat is adjustable in the longitudinal direction, the backrest tilt and height (not on all trim levels), the front passenger seat - in the longitudinal direction and the backrest tilt. The front and rear seats are equipped with height-adjustable head restraints. The rear seat backrest can be folded forward in parts in a ratio of 40:60 (except for LS equipment).

The transmission is made according to the front-wheel drive scheme with front-wheel drives equipped with hinges of equal angular speeds.

Independent front suspension, 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 front wheel brakes are disc, ventilated, with a floating caliper, the rear wheels are drum brakes. The braking system is equipped with a vacuum booster.

The steering is traumatic, with a gear-rack type steering mechanism, with a hydraulic booster. The steering column is adjustable for reach and tilt (in the LS configuration - tilt only). A front airbag is located in the steering wheel hub.

All vehicles are equipped with inertia diagonal seat belts for the driver, front passenger and all passengers in the back seat. Front airbags are provided for the driver and front passenger, in addition, for all passengers and the driver - side airbags and curtain airbags (only in LTZ configuration).

The overall dimensions of the vehicles are shown in Fig. 1.1. Technical characteristics of cars are given in table. 1.1. The elements of the car located in the engine compartment and the main units are shown in Fig. 1.2-1.4.

Refers to the second and so far the last generation of the lineup. The release began 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 car is considered quite modern and meets 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 serial cars is that they are serial, no matter how trite it may sound. Buying such a car in a showroom, you can differ from your fellow car owners only by the configuration, color and color scheme of the cabin. Everything else is standard. And over time, this standard begins to pall. In this article we will tell you about tuning the Chevrolet Aveo T300 and its features.

Chip tuning Chevrolet Aveo T300

How does a car buyer feel, especially in a specialized showroom at an authorized dealer? Of course, the joy of becoming the owner of such a car. 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 the operation of the power unit more flexible, 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 perfect. Cold start problems disappear, acceleration dynamics improves. It is important to be performed by professional professionals. Otherwise, instead of improvements, you can get new problems, which will still have to be solved by professionals.

After chip tuning, you will have to make sure that the rest of the components associated with the engine correspond to its new characteristics. For this, it is advisable to update the exhaust system first. This step will add power. The already popular "spider" and a straight-through muffler come to the rescue.

Changing engine specifications also requires more attention to the braking system. Established will no longer fully guarantee safety. Therefore, it is worth taking care of a more reliable braking system, possibly a sport profile. Having finished the internal tuning of the Chevrolet Aveo T300, you can proceed to the styling.

From simply stylish to very stylish

What is styling for? To make the car more unique and recognizable. The design of the Chevrolet Aveo offers a ton of possibilities in this area. In addition, on the Internet you can find numerous photos and videos dedicated to styling. From there you can get ideas for your own design. Or give free rein to fantasy.

More often than not, 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 developed specifically for these purposes: a hood with air intakes, fenders with pits, aerodynamic body kits and spoilers. All this is designed to create a unique composition from 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 important to take care of is the mount. It must be reinforced, due to the increasing loads on it.

The standard drive Shervole Aveo is quite 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 discs with a larger diameter without changing the wheel arches. In addition, the car looks faster with it.

Interior 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 to modernize it. Even if you don't want to turn your Aveo into a sports car, you can limit yourself to buying covers or replacing the seat upholstery.

For those who prefer a more aggressive ride, we recommend special sports seats with lateral support and seat belts. These seats are offered by big names like Sparco, Recaro or Binarco. There are also Russian versions 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 - in the dark they help when getting in and out of the car. The updated lighting should also be present on the dashboard scales.

Allows you to realize any of your fantasies and wishes. Moreover, there are both budget options and more expensive ones. Even minor changes to the exterior will allow you to make the car more unique, unlike other cars in this series. It is better to seek help from professionals, although some operations can be performed with your own hands.

Chevrolet Aveo T300 video after chip tuning

The new Chevrolet Aveo T300 has been on the market since 2012 in the form of a sedan and a hatchback. It looks impressive in the photo, and the technical characteristics of models of this level are quite good.

Exterior

The first series of Aveo T-200 appeared in 1988. The same series of T-200 was slightly modified in 2004, and in 2006 the dimensions and shape of the car changed markedly.

The new Aveo models differ significantly from the previous T-200 and T-250 series. This can be seen in numerous photos of all types of cars. First of all, the front end of the Aveo t300 impresses. Headlights a la Lancer are mesmerizing and work great. If you add foglights to the base, the car will look with six "eyes" of a predator. The rubber bottom of the bumper gently wraps around curbs when parking and obediently snaps back into place. The bumper at the front is streamlined with a distinctive aerodynamic lip. The U-shaped ribs of the hood look beautiful, smoothly turning into the struts.

The rear of the vehicle is excessively narrowed. A more gentle slope from the fenders to the trunk would have looked better. Plus, a bloated ass doesn't look good on an elegant Aveo.

The trunk of the sedan has a very decent size (502 liters), and the hatchback's - 290 liters, but if you fold the second row seats, its capacity increases to 653 liters.

The rear lighting looks a little worse than the front.

The rear door handles are hidden on the glass frame and in appearance in the photo or at first glance, the car can be mistaken for a three-door.

In general, the characteristics of the case are beyond praise. This can be seen in numerous photos.

Interior

Plastic products are not at the highest level, but the parts with which the driver contacts are very convenient. All buttons and knobs are chrome-plated or rubberized. The dashboard is significantly different from other cars. The design is carefully worked out and it is easy to read information from the devices under any conditions.

The Aveo's interior is spacious enough, but maximum comfort is provided for the first row. From the driver's seat, the impression of a "big" car is created due to the high ceiling and the windshield located far ahead.

Passengers experience no discomfort on long journeys. Everywhere you can reach, and seat adjustment is provided for people up to 190 cm tall. The cabin contains the necessary number of recesses and niches for storing the necessary little things.

With a stylish interior, the salon looks beautiful in the photo and in reality, and all the characteristics are thought out so that it is practical.

The steering wheel is trimmed with leather and comfortable, but only adjustable in height. The steering is highly agile. Heating and air conditioning is also provided for passengers in the 2nd row.

From numerous photos you can see all the smallest details of the cabin.

Engine

The engine power of the Chevrolet Aveo t300 offers more dynamic performance improvements than the t-200 series. It has a good balance - no dips in speed and sudden accelerations. Acceleration is smooth, with normal power reserves. The speed of 100 km / h from a standstill is gained in 11.3 seconds. In urban conditions, braking and accelerating, the car moves confidently.

At high revs, fuel consumption is high and noise enters the cabin, but for this class, the engine characteristics are what they should be. It would be nice to have an engine larger than 1.6, but the power is still sufficient to make the necessary acceleration when maneuvering.

According to the speedometer, the maximum speed of the vehicle is 200 km / h. On a good road, you can accelerate to a speed close to the maximum, but no one tries to reach 200 km / h on such machines. Engine capabilities are limited in favor of environmental friendliness up to 189 km / h. The maximum speed of 200 km / h is developed by a turbocharged unit with a capacity of 138 hp, but it is used only in America.

At the "60 Hours" Behind the Wheel "marathon in 2012, the Chevrolet Aveo showed a top speed that exceeded 200 km / h.

Transmission

The machine makes 6 gear changes smoothly and clearly in 10 seconds. Good drivetrain performance is a pleasure.

Suspension, brakes, chassis

The suspension is harsh and has low energy consumption. It is advisable to drive bumps at a speed not exceeding 20 km / h. On a tough car, the steering works better. The car runs well in a straight line at any speed.

The brakes work reliably but are noisy. Regular 16-inch tires are pleasantly surprising.

When starting to improve the Chevrolet Aveo T300, you need to realize that tuning this famous model requires patience and considerable monetary influences. The fact is that in the production of car parts, not very reliable materials were used, which is why a lot will have to be changed under the hood and in the body of the Aveo. Let's find out which parts can be replaced in the first place, and how much it will cost a Chevrolet owner.

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The first thing that causes complaints from the owners of the Chevrolet Aveo is the chassis of the car. Moreover, comments and unflattering statements about the latter begin six months after buying a car. The fact 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 undercarriages of most T300s start to creak, knock and rustle. It is 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.

Chevrolet Aveo T300

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's not worth saying how much the suspension 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 cushions made of a durable and reliable metal alloy. Their main function is to increase the stiffness of the Aveo's suspension. However, besides this, buffers increase the ground clearance of the car, making most of its parts inaccessible to road moisture. Another important plus is the reduction of the car's 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 60:40 aluminum / carbon alloy. The cost of a set of buffers of 4 pieces - 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 the spacers is also considered the ease of self-installation on the Aveo. The work algorithm is as follows:

1. we lift the wheel of the car with a jack, thereby removing the load from the wheel;
2. dismantle the wheel and clean the spring from dirt;
3. we put the buffer in the middle of the spring, before that, having dipped the spacer into the soapy solution;
4. if the buffer is larger in area than the turn, part of the first must be cut off with a file;
5. we fasten the spare part with the clamps available in the kit;
6. doing similarity collapse.

After tuning the chassis, you need to check the Chevrolet suspension. If you were not mistaken with the location of the buffer and followed the instructions exactly, then you will immediately notice that your chassis no longer emits any creaks. In order for the spacer to finally fit into the spring, it will take about 50 km to drive. Your Aveo's suspension will then function like new.

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After tuning your Chevrolet suspension, you may feel that your car has become slower to respond to steering commands. This is due to the increased rigidity of the chassis, and in order to solve this problem, it is necessary to slightly modify the steering wheel of the Aveo. The main idea of \u200b\u200bthe 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, 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.

Improving the steering wheel of the Chevrolet Aveo T300

You can buy new washers for the T300 at almost any car dealership. The main thing is that their dimensions must exactly match the standard parts. The cost of a set of elements is about 2 thousand rubles. Having purchased flat-concave washers, you must install them correctly. To do this, first dismantle the Aveo engine mudguard. Then, with a 24 key, unscrew and remove the nuts that hold the Chevrolet stretch marks. Then we remove the standard car washers and install new spare parts instead. The latter should be placed with the concave part towards the rubber. After that we attach the braces and screw on the T300 motor mudguard.

As a result of tuning, new parts will distribute the load over the entire surface of the rubber, which will make the Aveo braces 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 emanated from the wheel arches when cornering will disappear. In short, you will be very pleased with the result.

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There are tons of ideas and details to make your T300 more powerful and dynamic. 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 parts of the Chevrolet. Therefore, in order to increase the power of the Aveo at a low cost, we will talk about the effective tuning of the throttle. You don't need to buy anything for work. However, you will need to be extremely careful, since in case of an error, you will have to purchase a new choke.

Throttle refinement

Another problem that spoils the nerves of T300 owners is squeaks and bouncing from the side of Chevrolet mirrors. Especially well nasty sounds are heard 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 speed. You can often notice how the mirror part of the part shakes. There are several ways to solve the problem. The first and easiest one is to tighten the bolts holding the part to 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 between the door and the mirror mount itself. The third solution to the problem is also quite simple. It is necessary to take a plastic tie and securely fix the mirror, having previously adjusted it in the way that is most convenient for you. The third common malfunction of Chevrolet mirrors is squeaks around the plastic triangle. To get rid of them, you need to lubricate the lower part of the part with an anti-creak or just drag the triangle with a carpet.

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After you have finalized the problematic elements of the Chevrolet, you can proceed to the aesthetic improvements of the car. An excellent method to modernize the Aveo, make it larger and more aggressive, is to install wheel arch extensions. Earlier, extenders or fenders were used for tuning off-road vehicles, but today they have begun to be installed on passenger cars. In addition to their aesthetic function, extenders play another role - they effectively protect the doors and fenders of the car from stone blows.

Wheel arch extender

Today, there are several types of accessories available to enhance the Aveo. The first is rubber expanders. They are inexpensive, however, when installing them, there may be problems with attachment to the Chevrolet body. Also, rubber fenders are quite difficult to paint.