Chevrolet niva

AvtoVAZ began to develop a model to replace the Niva as early as the late 1980s. ^[1] In 1998, the concept of a new model VAZ-2123 “Niva” was presented at the Moscow International Motor Show .

A small-scale assembly of the VAZ-2123 was launched at AvtoVAZ pilot production in 2001. But the consequences of the 1998 crisis did not allow the plant to launch the model in the series. ^[1] In 2002, GM-AvtoVAZ was created for serial production of the model together with the American company General Motors ; The license for the VAZ-2123 model and the rights to the Niva brand (“Niva”) were transferred to a joint venture ^{[1] [2]} (while the original Niva began to be called “4x4” in 2006, and the version of the VAZ-2123 pickup did not go into the series ).

In 2002-2003, GM-AvtoVAZ builds workshops for body painting and car assembly in Tolyatti . ^[3]

In the early 2000s, the cost of a Chevrolet Niva doubled the price of a classic VAZ-2121, being a direct competitor to the first-generation Kia Sportage produced at that time in Kaliningrad. ^[four]

Second turn

In 2012, a subsidiary of GM-AVTOVAZ LLC JV Systems in the territory of the Special Economic Zone of Togliatti began construction of a new plant for the production of a new generation Chevrolet NIVA SUV, but due to international sanctions, the facility was frozen a year later. ^[5] By the middle of 2019, construction is still not completed, including in connection with litigation over construction. ^[6]

The launch of the second generation Chevrolet Niva was planned for 2016. The cost of designing a model is estimated at $ 200 million, and investment in organizing the production of a new model is 4 billion rubles. The release was supposed to be up to 120 thousand cars per year. ^[7]

The stamping and welding of the body of the new generation was planned to be carried out in a new, specially erected workshop. The engine was planned 135-horsepower, the development of PSA Peugeot Citroën , gearbox and transfer case - from India and Italy. ^[7]

The concept of the new Chevrolet Niva was demonstrated in August 2014, but in March 2015 the development of the model was suspended. ^[8] However, taking into account that the model was developed, pre-production cars were released (sea trials were passed in Italy, Spain, Sweden, the winter tests were completed in Kogalym), a new punching and body shop was built at GM-AvtoVAZ (which had already been delivered to to mount the new equipment), as well as the construction of a plant for the production of engines under the license of PSA Peugeot-Citroen engines was launched - the serial production of the second generation in 2019-2022 is predicted. ^{[1] [9]}

Old- Niva

Niva was produced in two basic configurations: L and GLS . The GLS version completes the L version due to artificial leather trim, cast 16-inch wheel disks, audio equipment, an aluminum spare wheel bracket that allowed the spare wheel to be hung by the “face”, isothermal tinted glass, fog lamps, heated front seats, and more. dd

There are also options for picking LC and GLC , respectively, similar to the complete set of L and GLS, but equipped with air conditioning .

All equipment without exception includes audio preparation and electrical control of exterior mirrors (since 2004), heated exterior mirrors (since 2004).

The car consisted of 98% of the components produced in Russia, from foreign manufacturers were: clutch, brake master cylinder, power steering from the company ZF , grille, plastic and fabric interior materials ^[10] .

The car uses a gasoline 4-cylinder in-line engine VAZ-2123 volume of 1.7 liters. with distributed fuel injection capacity (according to GOST 14846) 79.5 l. with. (58.5 kW) with a maximum torque (GOST 14846) 128 Nm.

FAM-1

The first batch of cars Chevrolet Niva FAM-1 was released in spring 2006, production began in November 2006. The car received an index VAZ-21236 and was produced in the only configuration GLX . The car was equipped with an Opel Z18XE engine (1.8 l, 122 hp.) And a 5-speed manual gearbox Aisin AG5 (from Suzuki Grand Vitara), a new transfer case in a single unit with the gearbox. This modification was completed:

• the Bosch ABS system, for which it was necessary to change the design of the rear axle and the front wheel hubs;
• 10-inch vacuum brake booster;
• drive shafts of Turkish production with CV joints in joints;
• air conditioning ;
• two airbags (driver and front passenger);
• height-adjustable driver's seat (from Chevrolet Viva);
• seat belt pretensioners.

At the end of April 2008, a modification of the GLX or FAM-1 (Chevrolet Niva FAM-1) car was discontinued. In two years, only about a thousand Chevrolet Niva FAM-1s were made and sold.

Trophy

There is a tuning modification " Trophy " (Chevrolet Niva Trophy) ^[11] , adapted for use on the roads. The main differences from the basic configuration include:

• mechanical chain tensioner instead of hydraulic tensioner;
• installing a snorkel to avoid water hammer when passing fords;
• forced shutdown of engine cooling fans;
• transmission air vents are derived in the engine compartment;
• self-locking differentials of increased friction are installed in driving axles ;
• in the transmission used main pairs with a gear ratio of 4.3 (instead of 3.9);
• there is a mechanism for mounting an electric winch;

Restyling 2009

Restyling of the model took place in 2009, the development was carried out by the design studio Stile Bertone . ^[12]

Car Chevrolet NIVA is available in 5 trim levels: L, LC, LE, GL, GLC.

In May 2015, the model lineup was supplemented with the LE + version, created on the basis of the GLC version. The car received air conditioning, a complete safety package, Continental Cross Contact tires with K & K Camelot wheels, as well as rear bumper protection with a trailer hitch and unpainted moldings. ^[13]

From October 12, 2015, all cars are equipped with modernized engines of the Euro-5 standard. ^[14]

Restyling 2019

In January 2019, information appeared about the start of production of the updated model. ^{[15] [16]}

2009 Special Series

In the fall of 2009, to the 7th anniversary of the production of the model, 150 Chevrolet Niva exclusive colors Black Uni (black non-metallic) were produced. Chrome elements were added to the GLC configuration in the interior, and the exterior door handles and railings, as well as stylish wheel rims, were added to the exterior in silver. ^[17]

2010 Special Series

In the summer of 2010, at the MIAS-2010 , the Lilac light lilac-colored version of 300 cars was presented, equipped with white turn indicators, 16-inch Vicom alloy wheels, a chrome spare wheel cover, factory tinted, railings and a front bumper skid. ^[18]

Special series for the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand

In 2011, a special series of 300 cars dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand was released. The special series was performed on the LC equipment platform supplemented by the presence of a snorkel , engine protection, tow bar , K & K Kamelot Black discs. The jubilee cars were painted in serial colors dark gray-green metallic - "Sochi" (250 pieces) and bright red metallic - "Fairy" (the remaining 50).

Tundra Special Edition (SE)

In the fall of 2014, a limited number of Chevrolet Niva Special Edition (SE) “Tundra” colors (silver-green metallic, code 395 BASF) dedicated to the 12th anniversary of the production of the model were released. The package bundle was created on the basis of the LE kit, and differed from it in color, K & K Legion alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, underbody protection, fog lights, seat heating, tinting, floor mats and a stainless steel spade on the tailgate. ^[nineteen]

The crash test Chevrolet Niva was conducted in 2003 by the first Russian independent passive safety rating of ARCAP ( Autoreview Car Assessment Program ) vehicles. According to the results of the crash test, the SUV earned 1.6 points out of 16 possible and did not receive a single star ^{[20] [21]} .

At the same time, in the same 2003, the export version with ABS , airbags, belt pretensioners and a reinforced body passed the EuroNCAP requirements: after the crash test of the European standard (64 km / h with a 40% overlap on the crushing barrier) Chevrolet Niva was able to earn 12, 5 points out of 16 possible (four stars out of five), but the serial model with these modifications was not released. ^[four]

On August 1, 2011, GM-AVTOVAZ CJSC began production of Chevrolet NIVA cars equipped with ABS and front driver and front passenger airbags, including a driver's pillow, front passenger airbag, pre-tensioned seat belts, and upgraded front wheels. the seat. The change is valid only for GLS, GLC.

- http://gm-avtovaz.ru/chevrolet_niva/new_in_complectatation/

In 2009, Chevrolet Niva was awarded the annual professional award of automotive journalists "SUV of the Year 2009" in the nominations "SUV" and "Premiere of the Year." In 2015, according to the “Professional jury”, automotive journalists were awarded the title of “SUV of the Year 2015” in the “Subcompact Crossover” category ^[22] .

By 2015, 571,852 Chevrolet Niva cars were produced, of which 42,326 were sent to the CIS countries. ^{[23] The} 300,000th car was released as early as 2009. ^[24]

Thus, in 2014, 45,067 cars were produced, which is more than 20% lower than the output in 2013 ^[23] (with a general decline in car sales in Russia by 12% and a fall in sales of the Chevrolet brand in Russia by 30%) ^[25] .

In the first half of 2015, sales of the model fell by 30%, since July 1, the plant switched to a four-day working week. ^[eight]

As of the summer of 2015, the price of Chevrolet Niva starts at 519 thousand rubles ^[8] , despite the fact that a year ago the price started at 459 thousand rubles (a 13% increase over the year) ^[13] . One hundred sixty-two dealers in Russia, as well as seven dealers and three distributors in the CIS countries are engaged in sales of the model. ^[23]

Export

From 2002 to 2015, 42,326 vehicles were exported. ^[23] The model is implemented only in the CIS countries, as well as in Georgia; the main markets are the countries of the Customs Union (Kazakhstan, Belarus), as well as Azerbaijan.

Until 2013, the largest foreign market for GM-AVTOVAZ was traditionally Ukraine - in 2011, this country accounted for 44% of Chevrolet Niva exports. In 2013, a recycling fee and a special duty for the import of cars with gasoline engines were introduced in Ukraine, which led to the fact that the export of Chevrolet Niva to Ukraine for six months of 2013 fell by a quarter, reaching 219 units.

At the end of 2014, 3981 Chevrolet Niva were exported - 79.7% of exports accounted for Kazakhstan, 11.1% for Belarus, 5.6% for exports fell on Azerbaijan.

In 2015, it is planned to export about 3.5 thousand Chevrolet Niva vehicles.

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