Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo: height, increase. The new dimensions of the Chevrolet Aveo sedan T300 made it faster and more stable Methods for increasing ground clearance

Finally got a new one Chevrolet Aveo 2012-2013 model year to Russian and Ukrainian buyers. In the spring of 2012, new budget Chevrolet Aveo T300 sedan and hatchback in a five-door body style.

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Recall that the presentation of the Chevrolet Aveo T300 hatchback took place at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010. Chevrolet Aveo new body the T300 sedan was presented to the European public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011.
In the North American market and in several other countries, the new Aveo is sold under the name Chevrolet Sonic.

New sedan and hatchback design

The new Chevrolet Aveo 2012-2013 represents the American automaker in the European B-class, although with its external dimensions it is an overgrowth of this segment.
Dimensional dimensions Chevrolet Aveo 2012-2013 in a new sedan and hatchback are:

• length - 4399 mm (4039 mm), width - 1735 mm, height - 1517 mm, wheelbase - 2525 mm,
• clearance(ground clearance) - 150 mm.

From dry numbers, let's move on to the aesthetic perception of the new generation and review the Chevrolet Aveo.

The front part of the updated Aveo instantly “catches” with the original solution of the front lighting technology, each of the four headlights is located in its own “dish”. In the rich configuration of the LTZ, round “guns” of foglights are also added (not available in the base) and then Chevrolet Aveo The T300 looks at the road with six “eyes”, like an Alfa Romeo 159. A trapezoidal two-level false radiator grille with a chrome trim is designed in the family style of large Chevrolets. The streamlined front bumper with a pronounced aerodynamic lip and aggressive edges merges into the bulging bulges of the circular wheel arches. The U-shaped rib on the bonnet flows harmoniously into the A-pillars.

In profile, the new Aveo body - with neat and stylish rear-view mirrors, a high window sill line, a bright edge along the top of the doors and a clear selection along the bottom. The T300 sedan differs only from the middle pillar of the body from the hatchback.

Let's start the description of the rear and stern of the new Aveo with a sedan. The almost flat roofline smoothly transitions into rear glass and then onto the small, high-mounted trunk lid.

The shape of the lean stern of the sedan is spoiled by the gaudy lights of the rear lighting, which are in dissonance with the front lighting. A bumper with a simple configuration, an immodestly sized cargo compartment lid hint at a decent trunk.
The flat roof of the hatchback breaks off at the rear and goes at a right angle into the fifth door. Doors for rear row passengers have a more convenient configuration and a chip in the form of a door handle lurking on the glass frame (at a cursory glance, the five-door Aveo is easy to mistake for a three-door). Behind the car with a powerful bumper, a small tailgate and stylish "eyes" of marker lights (they echo the decision of the front light).

Salon - ergonomics, quality of materials and workmanship

Inside, the interior of the Chevrolet Aveo 2012-2013 continues to please with pleasant surprises. Absolutely new front dashboard with a lot of niches, shelves and containers.

The interior of an impressive size has a dashboard designed in the style of the younger Chevrolet Spark (motorcycle motifs), a round tachometer dial and an electronic speedometer display with separate windows of information lamps. The grippy steering wheel is comfortable (leather trim is an option), but the steering column is adjustable only in height. The head unit (radio, CD MP3, AUX and USB) is located on the center console, below there is a place to control the air conditioner with the heating system. The new Aveo boasts two glove compartments.
The front row seats are perfectly profiled, the adjustment range is enough even for people with a height of under 190 cm (driver's with a microlift), but the seat profile is not designed for obese drivers. Passengers in the second row are not as free and comfortable as in front.

Of course, it will be better together, the knees do not rest against the backs of the front seats, the roof does not put pressure on the head, there is a heater for the rear passengers. Finishing materials at the level of representatives of the class (hard plastics, metallized inserts). The assembly of the interior is far from German cars, small flaws are visible in places and interior elements creak.
In the base configuration LS new Chevrolet Aveo 2012 sedan for Russian and Ukrainian buyers will be equipped with a radio with CD MP3 and 4 speakers, air conditioning (surcharge 30,000 rubles), front power windows, driver's seat lift, steering column height adjustment, central lock with remote control, R14 iron rims, two airbags, ABC, BAC (Emergency Brake Assist), EBD. In the most saturated LTZ configuration, the new Aveo T300 sedan and hatchback will be added to the equipment of the base model with adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat, cruise control, power mirrors, heated mirrors and front seats, adjustable steering column for reach, light alloy discs R16, front foglights, parking sensors, 6 airbags and a lot of pleasant things.
In a new body trunk Chevrolet Aveo sedan has a serious 502 liters.

The trunk of the Aveo hatchback in the new body is more modest - 290 liters in the stowed state and the cargo capacity increases to 653 liters with the second row seats folded down.

Specifications

For the third generation Chevrolet Aveo specifications based on the original base, the car is built on the global platform GM Gamma 2 (as well as Opel Corsa, and Opel Meriva). The front suspension of the new Aveo is MacPherson strut, the rear is a torsion beam, disc brakes with ABC, BAC and EBD, electric power steering.
Engines are provided for the novelty: three petrol and two diesel (for Europe):

• Petrol can be selected from: 1.2 liters. (86 hp), 1.4 l. (100 hp), 1.6 l. (115 hp).
• Diesel: 1.3 liters. VCDi (75 hp) and 1.3 liters. VCDi (95 hp).

In Russia and Ukraine, Chevrolet Aveo in a new body is offered so far only with the most powerful 1.6-liter (115 hp) engine, 5 manual transmissions or 6 automatic transmissions are intended to help it.

Test Drive

The first impressions of a test drive of the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Aveo leave ambiguous. Tight, European-style knocked down suspension, sharp (sometimes nervous) steering wheel, tenacious brakes, fast automatic operation. In the city, driving the new Aveo, the driver feels great: the car accelerates quickly, brakes and steers perfectly, although even in small pits, the chassis clearly duplicates the profile of the road to the passenger compartment.
On the highway, the car starts to strain with sharp steering, poor directional stability (you constantly need to steer and return the car to a straight line), stiff suspension and mediocre sound and noise insulation.

Options and prices for 2012 and 2013

In Russia, the Aveo T300 sedan is offered in three trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ. Consider how much each of them costs.

• Sedan price in Russia LS starts from 444,000 rubles, LT costs from 487,000 rubles (version with 6 automatic transmission is 33,000 more expensive), LTZ costs from 523,000 rubles.
• The price of a hatchback for a complete set of LT 1.6 automatic transmissions is from 527,000 rubles, for an LTZ 1.6 automatic transmission - from 563,000 rubles.

For those who are wondering how much does a Chevrolet Aveo cost in a new body in Ukraine:

• sedan LT 1.6 (115 hp) 5 manual gearbox is estimated at 128,700 hryvnia, for a sedan LTZ 1.6 (115 hp) 6 automatic transmission they ask for 145,080 hryvnia,
• the price of an Aveo hatchback in the configuration LT 1.6 (115 hp) 5 manual gearbox costs 132,840 hryvnia, the cost of an LTZ 1.6 (115 hp) 6 automatic transmission is 147,850 hryvnia.

Dimensions Chevrolet Aveo talk about its compactness, however appearance car creates some illusion big car. In fact, the dimensions of the Chevrolet Aveo do not exceed 4 meters 40 centimeters for a sedan, and the size of the Aveo hatchback is even smaller.

That's what we'll talk about today. By the way, you can read a full review of the characteristics of the Chevrolet Aveo with a photo, if you are only interested in dimensions, then this information is in this article.

If we compare dimensions chevrolet sedan Aveo previous generation, it turns out that a new version became more. The length has increased from 4310 mm to 4399 mm. Width from 1,710 to 1,735 mm, height was 1,505 mm became 1517. As for the old generation Aveo hatchback (T250), it was also smaller than the new hatch.

The increase in the size of the current generation Chevrolet Aveo (T300) has a positive impact on the volume of the trunk and space in the cabin. V old version the sedan had a trunk of 400 liters, the second generation has 502 liters of volume. The Aveo hatchback has increased its luggage compartment by 70 liters. Today, the wheelbase is 2,525 mm, while the previous version was only 2,480 mm. That is, the length of the cabin has increased by 4.5 centimeters.

Concerning clearance Chevrolet Aveo or ground clearance, then the previous generation of the Aveo sedan had a clearance of 155 mm, and a hatchback of 150 mm. Today's Chevrolet Aveo has a clearance of 155 mm according to official figures, but in fact it is about 150 mm. In any case, this is always a controversial issue. The reason for this is that it is possible to use different disks and tires with different profile heights. Indeed, on the Aveo, you can put wheels in the size of both 15 or 16 inches, and R 17. Believe me, any manipulation with the size of the wheels can change the clearance of any car, both in the direction of increasing and decreasing ground clearance. The detailed dimensions of the sedan and hatchback are below.

Chevrolet Aveo sedan dimensions

• Length - 4 399 mm
• Width - 1,735 mm
• Height - 1517 mm
• Wheelbase - 2525 mm
• Trunk volume - 502 liters
• Ground clearance or clearance Chevrolet Aveo sedan - 155 mm
• Curb weight from 1147 kilograms, full mass 1598 kg

Dimensions Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback

• Length - 4039 mm
• Width - 1,735 mm
• Height - 1517 mm
• Wheelbase - 2525 mm
• The track of the front and rear wheels is 1497 and 1495 mm, respectively
• Trunk volume - 290 liters, with the rear seats folded down 653 liters.
• The size fuel tank– 46 liters
• Ground clearance or ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo hatchback - 155 mm
• Curb weight from 1168 kilograms, gross weight 1613 kg

You can compare the dimensions of Aveo with compact classmates in the “B” segment, this is Volkswagen

Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo or ground clearance, just like for any other passenger car is an important factor on our roads. It is the condition of the road surface or its complete absence that makes Russian motorists interested in clearance Chevrolet Aveo and the possibility of increasing ground clearance with spacers.

To begin with, it is worth saying honestly that real ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo may differ significantly from that declared by the manufacturer. The whole secret is in the method of measurement and the place of measurement of ground clearance. Therefore, you can find out the real state of affairs only by yourself armed with a tape measure or ruler. Chevrolet Aveo official clearance is 155 mm. However, in reality, under the protection of the engine, you are unlikely to be able to measure more than 150 mm, and under the front bumper apron, in general, 123 mm! The only good news is that under the back of the Aveo sedan there are worthy 205 mm.

Some manufacturers go astray and claim the amount of ground clearance in an “empty” car, but in real life we ​​have a trunk full of all kinds of things, passengers and a driver. That is, in a loaded car, the clearance will be completely different. Another factor that few people have in mind is the age of the car and the wear of the springs, their “sagging” from old age. The issue is solved by installing new springs or buying spacers under sagging springs chevrolet aveo. Spacers allow you to compensate for the drawdown of the springs and add a couple of centimeters of ground clearance. Sometimes even a centimeter in the parking lot at the curb plays an important role.

But do not get carried away with the “lift” of the Chevrolet Aveo ground clearance, because the spacers to increase the clearance are focused only on the springs. If you do not pay attention to the shock absorbers, the course of which is often very limited, then self-upgrading the suspension can lead to loss of controllability and damage to the shock absorbers. From the point of view of cross-country ability, high ground clearance in our harsh conditions is good, but at high speeds on the highway and in corners, there is a serious buildup and additional body roll.

A detailed video of installing spacers to increase ground clearance on a Chevrolet Aveo in front.

Any car manufacturer, when designing a suspension and choosing a clearance value, is looking for a golden mean between handling and cross-country ability. Perhaps the easiest, safest and most unpretentious way to increase the clearance is to install wheels with “high” rubber. Changing wheels makes it easy to increase ground clearance by another centimeter.

Do not forget that a serious change in clearance can damage Chevrolet Aveo CV joints. After all, the “grenades” will have to work a little from a different angle. But this only applies to the front axle. Moreover, a serious change in clearance can lead to uneven wear of rubber.

Chevrolet Aveo ground clearance is the distance between the road and the lowest part of the car. To be more precise, the clearance is considered, according to factory standards, from the threshold vehicle to the road. Ground clearance directly affects the aerodynamics of the car, as well as streamlining.

Ground clearance on sedan, hatchback and station wagon

Typically, car manufacturers different types bodies set different ground clearance. In the case of the Chevrolet Aveo, the manufacturer has set one clearance for all three body types: hatchback, sedan and station wagon. So, the ground clearance is according to factory standards - 150 mm.

When installing tuning spare parts, the ground clearance will change. So, if you install engine crankcase protection, then the indicator will decrease by almost 15 mm, and will average 130 mm. And if the car is being finalized with body tuning, then the clearance can decrease by 120 mm. Therefore, motorists often adjust the ride height with the help of special tools.

Reduced ground clearance.

The table shows different clearances depending on the generation:

Types of spacers.

Clearance Chevrolet Aveo restyling 2007, hatchback, 1st generation, T250

Chevrolet Aveo spacers.

Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo 2011, hatchback, 2nd generation, T300

Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo 2011, sedan, 2nd generation, T300

Clearance Chevrolet Aveo restyling 2007, hatchback, 1st generation, T250

Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo 2002, hatchback, 1st generation, T200

Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo 2002, sedan, 1st generation, T200

Ground clearance Chevrolet Aveo 2002, hatchback, 1st generation, T200

Methods for increasing ground clearance

Since the road surface on the territory of the CIS countries generally leaves much to be desired, pits and potholes, many Aveo owners try to increase the height of the clearance in order to avoid damage to the protective elements of the body, such as bumpers and sills. This can be done in several ways. The most common is the installation of spacers or springs with shock absorbers. Let's consider both options.

Spacers

Spacers are rubber-metal plates that are inserted between the body and the shock absorber to increase the vehicle's ride height. These refinement parts can be purchased at automotive markets or auto shops. Since the cost is much lower than shock absorbers and springs, most motorists prefer spacers.

Installation of spacers.

Consider the sequence of work for installing spacers:

• We carry out the dismantling of the shock absorber strut together with all components.
• We dismantle the metal cover that fixes the spring.
• Install the spacer so that it is between two metal plates.
• We mount the fixing bolts, with which the rack will then be fixed on the glass.
• We install the rack on a standard seat.
• Thus, it is possible to increase the ground clearance on the Chevrolet Aveo by 15-20 mm.

Shock absorbers and springs

Another way to increase the ground clearance on the Aveo is to install high shock absorbers and springs. To do this, you need to find a set of non-standard chassis to increase the clearance. Usually, motorists go to tuning shops or the car market to buy this type of spare parts.

Installation is done by hand. Old parts are dismantled from the car, and new parts are easily installed on the old seat. So, you do not need to redo or customize anything. The only caveat may be large mounting bolts that need to be cut after installation on the car.

Conclusion

The Chevrolet Aveo clearance for all body types is one and is 145 mm, according to the technical documentation provided by the manufacturer. So, to increase ground clearance, motorists use different ways. The most common is the installation of spacers.