Ravon cars go on sale without a factory-installed engine crankcase and gearbox protection, which, when used on Russian roads, is fraught with expensive repairs due to mechanical damage. Some official dealers, however, offer to install security elements, but as additional equipment, and this affects the cost of the purchased car. Considering the high prices for additional equipment from the "officials", most buyers prefer to install the crankcase protection on their own, or they turn to specialized services.

Comparison of products from different manufacturers

It is possible to install crankcase and gearbox protection kits on a car from several Russian and foreign companies, while prices can differ quite significantly:

• depending on the material of manufacture (steel of various grades or aluminum),
• protection structures (with or without stiffening ribs),
• brand awareness of the manufacturer.

Prices for products from Russian manufacturers are noticeably lower than competitors, while the quality is not worse, and often better. Among domestic brands, it is worth paying attention to products from Avtobronya (set 111.01001.2 is suitable for Chevrolet Aveo), ABC-Design (set 10y876.C2), Rival (set 111.1001.2), Sheriff. The price range for the Ravon Nexia p3 crankcase protection kit is from 1,500 to 8,500 rubles.

The car owner can choose the model he likes based on his requests. Comparison of installing the crankcase protection on your own and in a specialized service

When installing the crankcase guard on it is necessary to provide easy access to the bottom of the machine. If it is possible to use a lift or a pit, there is experience and tools - you should prefer self-installation.

This will allow you to spend only on the purchase of a protection kit.

Installing the Ravon Nexia r3 crankcase protection on your own

For independent work you will need:

• A lift or a pit (in extreme cases, you can do with raising the car with a jack and installing reliable stops under the body, although the convenience of work cannot be ensured).

• Socket wrenches or sockets for 13 and 17 mm, preferably with a "ratchet".
• Factory installation instructions: products from different manufacturers have differences in fastening to the car body, take this into account when preparing for work.

If there is no such opportunity or there is no free time, you should contact the service. The installation of the crankcase protection will take no more than 1 hour from specialists, and usually a quality guarantee is given.

General procedure for installing the Ravon Nexia r3.

• L-shaped mortgages with an M8 hairpin are installed in the holes of the beam under the radiator.
• Mount the M10 nuts into the holes of the front axle and screw the supplied M10 bolts into them with washers pre-fitted on them.
• Put the rear part of the guard on these bolts and slightly tighten them.
• Put the front part on the studs and tighten with the supplied M8 nuts.
• Finally, tighten all protection fasteners.

After finishing work, you need to make sure that the installed protection does not come into contact with the engine crankcase and other moving parts of the power unit - otherwise, damage to parts and the occurrence of vibration and noise when the machine moves.

➖ Dynamics
➖ Small trunk
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Music

pros

➕ Manageability
➕ Warm interior
➕ Light

The advantages and disadvantages of the Ravon Nexia P3 2017-2018 in a new body are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Ravon Nexia R3 with mechanics and automatic transmission can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

The internal combustion engine is torquey at the bottom, freely allows you to stay in the stream and maneuver, but accelerates extremely reluctantly. The box on the Raveon R3 is excellent. At a speed of 120 km / h in 6th gear on an odometer of 3,000 rpm. Switches smoothly, not brooding, I like

Hodovka on a solid four. It is impossible to enter sharp turns at high speed, the roll and the feeling that the car starts to demolish. It is better to go around deep holes by the side - it breaks. In general, it works well, it transfers vibrations to the body at a minimum, with a bad road, nothing creaks in the cabin.

Shumka. She's gone. Need to do. Pebbles hit, thorns are heard. The engine is almost inaudible (up to 3,000), if higher, it is audible. The driver's seat is high, pockets, trays for change, cup holders and emergency gang are very conveniently located, with your right hand you can blindly reach for all this without being distracted from the road - this is a plus.

The music is bad. The multi-wheel is a C grade, because the keys are multifunctional, there are only three of them and the volume control under them. There are no speakers (from the word at all), the radio tape recorder has not yet climbed into adjustments, but the radio tape recorder itself pleased - very convenient, it clings to the phone via bluetooth quickly and without problems.

The optics pleases, the daytime is good, the long-range is excellent, there are running lights when ignited with an automatic machine, dimensions, foglights and rear running lights. The electrically adjustable headlight range has four positions.

The owner drives a 2016 Ravon Nexia R3 1.5 (107 hp) AT

Video review

Light and powerful car, but the impression is spoiled by some unimaginable jambs. So, for me personally, a disastrously uncomfortable seat and the ergonomics of landing, just some kind of horror.

The first MOT is an oil change from work, the cost is 6,100 rubles. Unsuccessful interior plastic - scratches very easily. Small trunk. I put the usual speakers in the regular places in the rear shelf, connected the standard wires. The radio tape recorder began to turn off.

Sergey drives Ravon Nexia R3 1.5 mechanic 2016

Where could I buy?

In the morning, until the interior warms up, a cricket lives in the front panel, but for me this is not critical. Fuel consumption dropped after running-in - 8.0-8.5 liters per 100 km with an aggressive driving style.

Oven - fries, the car is warm. Chips appeared on the front (bumper and hood), so the advice to future owners is to book and do not listen to anyone!

I will summarize the brief operation: I am satisfied with the car, everything in it suits me, if the question of buying arose again, I would have chosen Ravon P3 without hesitation.

Review of Ravon Nexia P3 1.5 automatic 2017 onwards

On the run of 1,600 km, nothing rattles, the interior is pleasant, ergonomics and aesthetic perception are also in order - I expected worse! The suspension is impenetrable - a lying policeman and pits drives through 40-60 km / h without problems. There is no serious kick down, but the dynamics both in the city and on the highway is good, the clearance of 165 mm is sufficient for ordinary situations. I recommend the car for taxi drivers and families as a normal reliable budget car.

The lack of soundproofing is disappointing. It does not exist as such at all, I will carry out the installation of lockers-liners in the lower body part (primarily arched) and additional noise insulation at TO, otherwise it is unpleasant when, after 80 km / h, the car starts singing songs in the ear from under the arches or doors ... Since 30% of the time I drive on dirt country roads, I can forgive the manufacturer for the noise of gravel, but I give a two for the noise insulation under the arches and the hood.

Victor, review of Ravon Nexia R3 1.5 (107 HP) automatic transmission 2017

The appearance of the "Engine Error" (Check Engine) badge on a number of Daewoo models, including the Nexia, is a fairly common situation and can be dictated by many reasons.

Some of them can seriously affect the performance of the powertrain, while others may be invisible. Nevertheless, regardless of the cause of the alarm, it makes sense to immediately address it.

Check Engine error - how to determine the cause of the alarm?

Immediately, we note that it is almost impossible to independently diagnose the cause of the signal on the dashboard without the presence of an on-board computer. If the BC is installed, it is possible to directly view the information and engine error codes. If it is absent, the only way is to diagnose the engine at a service center.

In the process of diagnostics, the wizard, through a special service connector, connects a computer with special software, which extracts and visualizes information from the memory of the Daewoo Nexia electronic control unit.

The simplest case

Separately, it should be said that the appearance of the Check Engine may be due to the usual failure of electronics, low-quality fuel and other reasons. In this case, you can try to "reset" the electronic unit by removing the negative terminal from the battery for 10 minutes. If the error persists, then this means that diagnostics is still necessary.

Check Engine light up: a list of the most common malfunctions

As a rule, the following malfunctions become the cause of the appearance of the Check Engine indicator:

1. Error in the operation of the lambda probe (oxygen sensor). This sensor is responsible for analyzing the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gases of the car, adjusting the fuel supply accordingly and providing optimal fuel economy parameters. A large number of factors can cause its breakdown - from technical defects to poor quality gasoline. If the error codes indicate a malfunction, the sensor requires replacement. It should be remembered that it is imperative to replace the sensor, since a change in the composition of the exhaust gases associated with its malfunction can lead to premature failure of the catalyst, a very expensive element of the exhaust system.
2. Breakage in the catalyst. The catalyst is responsible for cleaning the exhaust gases and ensuring that the Nexia complies with current environmental standards for CO emissions. The cause of malfunctions in work is, for the most part, the low quality of domestic gasoline and the untimely passage of routine maintenance. The catalyst itself is quite expensive, and some motorists resort to removing it by installing a "blende" - a homemade device in which the "Check" does not ignite. It is not recommended to use such tricks due to the difficulties that may arise when passing a state technical inspection (the content of harmful substances in the exhaust will increase sharply).
3. Failure of the mass air flow sensor, which regulates the air supply to the engine injection system. Such a breakdown leads to interruptions in the operation of the power unit, caused by the depletion or enrichment of the mixture and is accompanied by "floating" revolutions, jerking of the car in motion, etc.
4. Malfunctioning spark plugs or wiring. Interruptions associated with wear and tear of high-voltage wires and spark plugs are often accompanied by an engine error.

These reasons are the most common reason for the indicator triggering, but they are far from the only ones. On the 8-valve Nexia power unit with a working volume of one and a half liters (as well as on Chevrolet Lanos / Zaz Chance cars with the same engine), there are frequent cases when the "Check" lights up when the mileage is 10-15 thousand kilometers. In this case, the error code signals a malfunction of the crankshaft sensor. In practice, no sensor replacement is required in this situation, and the failure is caused by errors in the standard software of the electronic control unit. They are eliminated by flashing the ECU using the appropriate software. However, this procedure can be carried out only in a service center.

Another reason for the appearance of a "warning light" can be an extremely simple, but far from obvious factor for a motorist - a decrease in the tightness of the fuel system caused by ... a loosely tightened gas tank cap. For this reason, the cover must always be screwed on before the safety ratchet engages.

Check Engine is on: general conclusions for Daewoo Nexia

As we can see, there are quite a few reasons for the appearance of errors in the operation of the engine on this Daewoo model, but they are all inherent, to one degree or another, to all cars with a fuel injection system. At the same time, it is worth paying tribute to, cases of serious malfunctions associated with the engine are quite rare in Nexia. This is due to the reliability of the power unit, leading its "history" from the beginning of the 80s of the last century.

By the way, the owners note that 8-valve motors are especially reliable in operation, and 16-valve versions are somewhat inferior to them in this parameter.

In particular, these motors suffer from a serious drawback - oil leakage from under the valve cover with a mileage of over 50 thousand kilometers.

Despite all of the above nuances, the appearance of the Check Engine warning lamp is a serious reason for checking the engine's performance. Ignoring the warning device can lead to serious malfunctions, and in some cases to overhaul of the motor.

For this reason, it makes sense for Nexia owners to recommend the installation of an on-board computer, which allows them to quickly obtain information about error codes and, accordingly, take timely measures to eliminate the malfunction. This path looks the most simple, since today there is a large selection of on-board computers for various Daewoo models.

Sergey Tokarev. St. Petersburg.

My review of the Ravon P3 machine will try to tell you in detail about all the advantages and disadvantages of this car. Prior to that, he drove on different brands, ranging from "Volga 31029" and ending with "Chevrolet Blazer".

On duty, you have to drive 80-100 km every day, in dense city traffic and on the highway. When my jeep finally collapsed, and the repair was already unprofitable, I went to Avito and began to look for a used foreign car up to 700 thousand rubles.

Under this cost and my requirements, but I wanted a full-fledged car with a fairly powerful engine, automatic transmission and a wide range of equipment, Kia, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Chinese were suitable. All had a mileage of over 80, there were also new budget options in the poorest configuration without sound insulation and manual windows.

This did not suit me. While watching, I saw an advertisement for Nexia Ravon and decided to see "what a beast". I was surprised that at a cost of 100 cheaper than its brothers, the car is perfectly assembled and has all the necessary options. I decided to visit a car dealership and see it live, nevertheless a new car is better than a used one, even a brand name.

First impressions

In the cabin there were 4 models of various configurations and colors. The choice settled on the Nexia in the "Elegant" configuration with a six-speed automatic transmission with "tiptronic" white. The car had a 4-cylinder engine with 107 horsepower and 1.5 displacement, which seemed to me an ideal balance of traction and economy.

All parts and elements of the body and interior were perfectly matched to each other, and even to the touch the good quality of the material was felt. As for the options, the car had everything it needed. There was an ABS system, hydraulic power steering, electric mirrors, brake booster, manual air conditioning, in general, everything is like in a Japanese or European middle class car. I would like to talk about the main thing - the features of operation.

Month of ownership

I was lucky and in the winter of 2017 I bought a car without a queue with registration on the same day. Before buying, there was some mistrust, but after the test drive all doubts were dispelled and I said: "we make out". Quickly put on record in the traffic police, the benefit of PTS was issued immediately.

I put my car in a paid parking lot, and the next day I decided to go to work. It was -20 degrees and fine cold snow. The alarm was auto-start, but I decided not to turn it on.

The engine started with a half turn, without extraneous noise and vibrations, as is the case in some "Vaz". In 5 minutes I warmed up to operating temperature, and I turned on the heater, after a minute it became warm in the cabin. He got behind the wheel, put the selector in the “D” position, slightly pressed the gas pedal. The car moved off smoothly, on the way I noticed small knocks of the suspension.

After several hundred meters, the knocking stopped, this is a normal phenomenon and happens in any car - in the cold, the oil in the shock absorbers became thick, then it developed. The engine worked perfectly and smoothly, at rpm up to 3,500 thousand in the cabin it was NOT HEARING, a pleasant hum is heard in the 5-6th gear, the feeling that a V-6 with a turbocharger was installed.

Automation clearly and smoothly changes gears, does not hesitate and does not slip on a slippery road. The characteristic clicks of the gearbox operation are not audible, unlike my Chevrolet 97 onwards jeep. On the track I tried to drown the gas pedal a little - the car smoothly, without jerking, went to accelerate. At the same time, there should be some inhibition - after all, not a racing car, and 1.2 tons of weight.

I went to work for a month, never looked under the hood. I hit 2,800 kilometers, just ran in. On the advice of specialists, I changed the oil in the box and the engine, filled in high-quality fully synthetic. I changed all the filters and examined the candles. On this, the first MOT passed, I could have done it in the salon under warranty, but I love it with my own hands.

Half a year later

Overall happy with the car. During 6 months of daily trips, the car showed itself well. I want to note the excellent handling, good acceleration and low gas mileage, which is about 10 liters in the city.

The suspension is smooth and soft, there are breakdowns when hitting large holes, just like other cars. Spacious warm interior, luggage compartment for 400 liters, comfortable rear row of seats - 3 passengers can calmly move around. Under full load, the car picks up acceleration without difficulty and feels great at a speed of 120 km / h.

There has never been a critical engine temperature, even during heavy loads, thanks to a well thought out and simple cooling system. The automatic machine unquestioningly performs switching always at the necessary moment, never got into emergency mode and did not give errors. The steering wheel with power steering rotates effortlessly - with one finger, which is convenient when turning in tight places. The ABS system is working properly, at a speed of about 60 km a cat ran into the road, the car stopped quickly but smoothly, without squealing. Once I recharged the standard battery, apparently it was not fully charged at the factory.

The engine starts up in any frost with a half turn, did not notice knocks and noises, even during running.

The cabin has a simple air conditioner, used several times in the heat, provides a stably distributed flow of cold air, nothing else is required from it. The driver's seat of a very comfortable design, one might say “anatomical”, traveled to Petrozavodsk for 250 and back - I did not feel much fatigue. Also, of the useful options, there is a radio with a bluetooth system for 4 speakers, which, however, had to be replaced due to vibration during sound.

There is a convenient design for fastening a child seat, thoughtful seat belts, wear-resistant velor fabric upholstery in a combined color design. Heated mirrors with a convenient electric drive system that fold down during parking. Excellent optics providing a good view of the road and glass cleaning mechanism.
The paintwork of the body is of very good quality, the car was parked on the street every day, for several months I did not find a single “mushroom”.

Malfunctions and malfunctions

There were no serious breakdowns, the car passed about 30 thousand. I replaced the spark plugs, refueled the air conditioner, and refilled the coolant once. The windshield cracked through my fault - I turned on the stove at full power during warming up.

The stove branch pipe flowed in the engine area - tightening the clamp became the solution to the problem. Interior lighting disappeared, searches led to a lack of contact in the plafond, after the "opening" of the lamp contacts, the light appeared.

Factory brushes "wipers" did not like - replaced by Bosch. These are all malfunctions for half a year, I want to note that spare parts and consumables for this model cost the same as for the Zhiguli.

Conclusion

I have never regretted my purchase, although at first there was distrust. The car is perfectly controlled, the engine is high-spirited, the automatic transmission is full of useful options to facilitate the driver's task. Accelerates quickly, maneuvers on oversized territory, does not require frequent repairs and maintenance. Excellent value for urban use and long country trips. For your money - ideal. Although I am a patriot, I do not recommend buying Vesta or X-Ray, I think that they are somewhat worse in quality.

Ravon Nexia P3 vending machine video:

Formally, the Ravon company has not done anything reprehensible: everyone has the right to rewrite the prices of their products. In any size and at any time - so you and I shouldn't grumble. And yet the marketing ploy of the young Uzbek brand turned out to be not very beautiful, although - if we ignore the moral aspect - it borders on genius. By the way, I don't remember a similar act on the part of any other manufacturer. So what happened?

Having released Ravon Nexia (aka Chevrolet Aveo of the previous generation) and Ravon R2 (Chevrolet Spark) on the market, the Uzbeks "hung" extremely attractive price tags on both models. The price for Nexia started at 419,000 rubles and automatically made it the most affordable sedan after Lada Grants. It was possible to become the owner of R2, which is supplied to us exclusively with a gun, for only 409,000 rubles. Of course, the media immediately alerted everyone that Ravon was making a heck of a deal for buyers. And then - suddenly! ..

When the auto print press and major internet portals tested the new products from Asaka and praised the combination of price and quality, the cost of Ravon products went up. Basic versions of Nexia and R2 have risen in price by 60,000 rubles at once - and this is a very impressive 15%! And although the Nexia is still a good option for a budget sedan, and the little R2 is the most affordable car with two pedals, I don't want to turn a blind eye to imperfections. Today we are talking about Nexia, which showed itself well during our recent one.

I'll make a reservation right away - the test Ravon Nexia R3 in the maximum configuration Elegant with a 6-speed automatic has risen in price less than other versions (+10,000 rubles) and now costs 579,000 rubles. But after the company just so easily and cheerfully left all the press in the fools, I look at this car with slightly different eyes. And the first thing that they calluses is the build quality.

To be honest, we can't say that the test Nexia is built poorly. Compared to the Ravon Gentra sedan we tested a year ago, the Nexia is doing great. The doors are closed the first time, and all four - with the same effort. In the cabin, it does not smell as clearly as before, with phenol. And yet, even a picky person will notice the uneven gaps between the black glossy area and its chrome edging at the base of the automatic transmission selector, the skewed plastic panel under the windshield and the plastic lining of the driver's sill that is walking. Despite the fact that such jambs are not found on every copy, they speak eloquently about the instability of quality.

In all other respects, the interior of the new Nexia makes an excellent impression. The geometry of the landing is good, the front seats are comfortable. From the point of view of ergonomics, Ravon R3 is completely preferable to both Grants and Logan - their competitors in the aforementioned test. Perhaps the only thing that betrays the age of the car (Chevrolet Aveo T250 debuted in 2006) - small pockets in the front doors, not even designed for a half-liter bottle of water. But everything else is in order. It is all the more offensive that with such a pleasant picture, the issue of quality can draw attention to itself.

By the way, I would like to take this opportunity to make an amendment. After the publication of the material, we received a letter from the reader Ilya, which said that the two-tone salon with light armchairs was not a find of Ravon, as I wrote in the material. Indeed, similar interiors were available to buyers of the Chevrolet Aveo T250. But Russian dealers have never had cars with such salons, and it was this fact that misled. Forgive me!

The Nexia's driving advantages over its main competitors - no matter how pretentious it may sound - are obvious. This is a good 1.5 liter engine and a modern six-speed automatic from the Chevrolet Cobalt (recently - Ravon R4). However, such a box is installed not only on the Cobalt, but also on a number of GM models. So, the combination of the engine and the box endows the sedan with absolutely adequate acceleration dynamics and keeps the fuel appetite within a reasonable framework. Even in the city, the Nexia's consumption is 10 l / 100 km, while the Renault Logan with a 1.6-liter engine and an antique DP2 four-speed automatic can burn up to 14-15 liters per hundred.

What's frustrating on the go? Too stiff suspension, unable to adequately work out even implicit coating defects, and frankly weak sound insulation. Moreover, the "Shumka" again forces us to raise the issue of quality: in addition to the weak protection of the wheel arches and the engine compartment, at speeds over 80 km / h, the wind begins to break through the driver's door seal with a nasty whistle. I really hope that quality control in Asaka will be taken over. And the next Ravon, which we will take for a test in a year, will differ from the test Nexia for the better in terms of assembly accuracy, just as strikingly as it differs from last year's Gentra.

To summarize, Ravon Nexia R3, even after the rise in price, continues to be one of the most attractive offers in the class. But since the Uzbeks decided to raise prices for their cars by 15% (if we talk about the initial versions) at once, then the demand from them will be different. And if we talk about top-end versions, how about finally equipping the Nexia with heated front seats and remote control of the central locking after the price increase? The introduction of these penny production-scale options could easily justify the price hike. And their absence, on the contrary, can scare away - and will certainly scare away - some potential buyers. In general, we are waiting for changes for the better in the new year! And we really hope that they will do without another rewriting of the price tag.