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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet reveals 276mpg car]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Chevrolet has revealed that the Volt will be capable of significantly more than 200 miles per gallon when it arrives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Epica Range : CHEVY'S EPIC ASSIGNMENT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolet face an uphill task establishing a toehold in the medium range class but tight pricing will help. Andy Enright assesses the Epica's chancesAlthough one in every sixteen cars on the planet is a Chevrolet, that's certainly not the case in the UK, one of the few markets where the American company has yet to establish a significant presence. This situation looks as if it could change, Chevrolet having acquired Daewoo and are bringing in an increasing number of cars that are better suited to the tastes of UK buyers. The Epica is at the large end of the medium range family saloon market and is hoping to take a generously sized bite out of the market shares of its well-established rivals.If there's one lesson that American companies have learned to their cost in recent years, it's that their products don't always travel very well. Trying to foist a car that's right for the US market onto Europeans is a strategy destined for failure and the opposite is frequently true as well. Ford's Focus shifts in monster quantities across Europe but in the US it's not a major player. Likewise, it would be hard to see the best selling American models, such as the Ford F-Series pick up, threatening the best sellers list over here. Chevrolet's best selling car in the US is the Silverado pick up, another car that would possibly be only of interest over here to construction workers compensating for something. The quest for the true `world car' that appeals to all markets has proven a fool's errand but what manufacturers have increasingly come to realise is that Asian cars often work well as a compromise between American excess and a European obsession with sporty handling. When Chevrolet acquired Daewoo, it also tapped into just this sort of design capability and the Epica, built at Daewoo's Bupyong plant, may well wear an American badge but it's far from the sort of overblown bloater that some may expect."The Epica will earn many sales on the strength of its looks alone"British buyers are getting wise to the Chevy brand anyway. They know that Daewoo was producing some increasingly smart cars before it ran into financial difficulty and with the fiscal clout of General Motors behind it, aided by a badge with more equity than the old Korean one could ever muster. The Epica, priced from just over £14,000, is off to a decent start. That price is not only less than you'd pay for some Focus-sized hatchbacks but also around £3,500 less than you'd pay for this car's nearest direct Korean competitor, Hyundai's Sonata. The shape is neat, albeit slightly unadventurous, and it's possible to walk round the car without being able to spot a bad angle. The high haunches and sculpted flanks are reminiscent of Honda's latest Accord, in itself no bad thing. There's more Honda-like DNA when you move round to the back of the car and until most driver's clock that Chevrolet bow-tie badge and the Epica name, they'll assume it's an Accord. The front end is the most distinctive with big headlamps smeared backwards onto the wings and a very clean look to the grille and underbumper assembly. The rising waistline gives the car a dynamic appearance, although the overhangs are a little longer than many of its rivals. With an increased emphasis on pedestrian safety, the days of wheel-at-each-corner design may well be on the wane. The Epica offers a lot of car, the tape measure showing it to be fully 4,805mm long. By way of comparison, an Accord is 4,665mm long, a Mondeo 4,731mm long and a Peugeot 407 breaking the tape at 4,676mm. In fact, the Epica is closer to the 4,841mm length of a BMW 5 Series than the current crop of family saloons and hatches. Two engines are offered for sale in the UK, both of 2.0-litre capacity. The petrol unit is a 141bhp straight-six which is set transversely across the car. This would be a problem with most straight sixes as they are, by their very nature, rather long engines and are usually mounted in line, driving the rear wheels. The Epica is a front-wheel drive car, so the transverse mounting makes sense, but this configuration is assisted by an engine which Chevrolet claims is the shortest of its type in the world. Although technically intriguing, this powerplant looks set to play second fiddle - in terms of domestic sales at least - to the 148bhp common rail turbo diesel engine. The Epica is available in two trim levels, LS and LT. Both versions have impressive levels of standard equipment, with the entry-level 2.0LS petrol getting air conditioning, cruise control, electric front and rear windows, a CD-stereo with MP3 input socket, remote audio controls, front fog lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, front, side and curtain airbags and power-adjustable mirrors. The LS diesel offers the same specification as the petrol, while LT spec cars add electronic climate control, rear parking sensors, leather seat trim, heated front seats, rain sensitive wipers, a CD autochanger, electrochromatic rear view mirror, power-adjustable driver's seat, trip computer, electronic stability control and 17-inch alloys. LT models will be diesel only and come with a five-speed manual gearbox, or an automatic. At present the Epica raises more questions than answers but Chevrolet needs to broaden its range. Small hatches and citycars can only propel its European ambitions so far and the company recognises that if its badge is more readily associated with larger cars (with consequently larger profit margins) it should act quickly to exploit that market before the perception changes. The Epica finds itself up against some very talented rivals but its price tag may well be its get out of jail free card.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Epica range PRICES: £14,260-£17,360 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 9 CO2 EMISSIONS: 169-199g/km PERFORMANCE: [2.0 petrol] 0-60mph 9.9s / Max Speed 129mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [2.0 petrol] (combined) 34mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: ABS, Twin front, head and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4805/1810/1450mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Cruze 1.6S : GETTING THE BOOT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Steve Walker checks out the entry-level Chevrolet Cruze saloon.We used to know what to expect from a budget Korean-built family car. Its design and dynamics would be some distance off the pace set by mainstream alternatives, the interior would be a festival of grey plastics and the engines would maintain a safe distance from the cutting edge. On the plus side, there would be generous equipment levels and low, low prices. Chevrolet's Cruze is a Korean-built family car but even in entry-level 1.6 S form, it isn't quite what's expected.But then, the UK budget car sector isn't what it once was. Korean brands Hyundai and Kia have made a break up market with their latest products while other stalwarts of the bargain basement like Skoda have made similar bids to improve quality. Shifting a lot of metal at rock bottom prices might not be quite the attractive business model it once was but where does that leave Chevrolet? The brand has long had a confusing position in the UK market, selling attractively priced south-east Asian cars with a famous American badge on the nose. It's business as usual in that respect but cars like the Cruze compact saloon are going to be judged by higher standards now that erstwhile rivals have migrated towards the mainstream. The 1.6 is the entry-level Chevrolet Cruze engine and with 112bhp available, fireworks never look likely. So it proves. Performance is adequate in most situations but this reasonably modern powerplant (it features variable valve timing and cam-phasing) doesn't have a lot more to give when you need to put your foot down. The noise levels increase as the rev counter homes in on the redline but without the corresponding boost to performance, the best policy is usually to change up early. The ride can be jittery over bad surfaces but is generally composed and, appropriately enough, the Cruze is a comfortable cruiser. It also handles much better than expected, resisting roll admirably and showing a nice neutral balance through corners. The steering in the 1.6-litre models is noticeably sharper and more direct than in the plusher diesel cars which have the extra weight of a big oil-burning engine over their front wheels."The Cruze is a good looking car with sound driving dynamics that's reasonably well built and affordable"If you're interested, 0-62mph performance from the 1.6-litre engine is measured at 11.8s with a 115mph top speed, which isn't too bad for the entry-level engine. The suspension layout is fairly a standard for the compact saloon class with MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. Extra effort has gone into stiffening the body structure and this is a central reason for the car's polished performance on the road. The Cruze is a handsome-looking thing from most angles with the sharp creases around the bonnet and the lower body mixing well with the long curve of the roofline. The short overhangs front and rear produce a well planted stance on the road and the face is distinctive - large headlights and a tall grille complete with a big yellow Chevrolet bow tie. Interior space is pretty good for four occupants. Only headroom might become an issue for taller rear seat occupants. The boot can accommodate 450-litres, which is good for the class. The build quality inside the Cruze is considerably better than expected given some of Chevrolet's past efforts. The controls are clearly laid out with big buttons and an interface that doesn't require much getting used to. The chunky steering wheel is another highlight and there are big door pockets along with a large box in the centre console to help keep the place tidy. Compared to mainstream compact saloons, a lot of the plastics are sub-standard and the mix of gloss black and metallic finishes on the higher spec cars are a bit gaudy. The entry-level S trim level does without the worst of these stylistic excesses and although the centre console buttons are finished in a lower grade material, its simpler approach might be preferable. The 1.6S is the entry-level option in the Cruze range but it still has the essentials on its equipment list. Features like air-conditioning, remote central locking, a CD stereo with an AUX input for MP3 players and electric front windows are standard. On the safety front, there's an equally encouraging showing with the S getting ESC stability control plus front, side and curtain airbags. Priced at around £12,000, the Cruze looks affordable next to other saloon cars of similar dimensions but there aren't too many of those about these days. The biggest problem facing the Cruze in the UK market is the lack of a hatchback bodystyle as, unlike other European nations, we simply don't by compact saloons in any great quantity. The key rivals for the Cruze will be the likes of Kia's Cee'd and Hyundai's i30 which are both hatchbacks, not to mention Skoda's Octavia (another hatch) and Mitsubishi's Lancer which is offered in hatchback or saloon form. The 1.6-litre engine returns a distinctly average 41.5mpg on the combined cycle in the Chevrolet Cruze, with emissions of 159g/km. It's not going to break the bank but there are more cost-effective options. Chevrolet's residual values haven't been particularly buoyant in the past which is a more significant mark against it. At least insurance is much more encouraging, the 1.6S falling into a very reasonable group 4. If you're considering a compact saloon from the budget end of the market, Chevrolet's Cruze deserves at least a portion of your attention. The problem for Chevrolet is that if you're a motorist in the UK, the odds are that you aren't considering anything of the sort. The Cruze is a good looking car with sound driving dynamics that's reasonably well built and affordable in 1.6S form but small saloons don't sell very well in the UK and there are no plans to develop a hatchbacked version. The Cruze is undoubtedly one of Chevrolet's most convincing efforts to date in the UK. The entry-level Cruze 1.6S would be a perfectly agreeable ownership proposition and could even be the pick of the range with its low price and enjoyable handling. The engine isn't particularly sparky and the interior is noticeably more downmarket than the plusher models but this may not matter to buyers in the hunt for cheap family transport.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Cruze 1.6S PRICE: £11,995 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 4 CO2 EMISSIONS 159g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-62mph 11.8s / Max Speed 115mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 31.4mpg, (extra urban) 51.4mpg, (combined) 41.5mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, side and curtain airbags / ABS with EBD / Seatbelt pretensioners / ESC. WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 4597/1788/1477mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Matiz Range : COOL LOGIC]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolet's Matiz offers sense and spirit wrapped up in one compact citycar package. Jonathan Crouch checks it outâ€¦Small it may be but the Matiz citycar is of big importance for Chevrolet. Over 1.3 million examples of this car's predecessor now pound roads around the globe with up to 75% of buyers being women. The current MK2 version then, must improve on this legacy - and it's well prepared to do just that.The first time you see one, you might already guess that this is a Matiz: the family likeness, especially from the side, is very evident and the cheeky front end still smiles away at you. This is also still a small car, in a sector where other rivals are growing into superminis. But if you wanted a supermini, you'd have bought one. Chevrolet feel with good reason that citycars should be small, so this car remains very compact - 1495mm wide and 3495mm long. Of course, you don't want it to feel that small inside - and fortunately, this Matiz doesn't. As before, it comes with five doors, by no means a given in this class. All are wide-opening with low sills to aid easy entry and exit in tight supermarket carparks. So far so good then. Even the prices shouldn't put you off, ranging from the entry-level 0.8S model through to the 1.0SE version that most customers will probably choose. At the top of the range, laden with air-conditioning and alloy wheels, sits the 1.0SE+. This car has a different, free, fun and chuckable joie de vivre very unlike the more responsible but ultimately rather dull feel of something in the Fiesta/Corsa class. As with the original Matiz, it's hard to pin down exactly where this comes from. Probably, it's a combination of a more flexible design brief, the compact size and the cheeky styling."Sense and logic with a dash of spiritâ€¦"Chevrolet's Korean designers had to get serious however, when it came to tackling some of the failings of the original model, mostly centred around fuel consumption, safety and comfort. Let's start with fuel consumption. For such a tiny machine, the original Matiz simply wasn't as frugal as it should have been. In an effort to correct this, the engineers put their new design through the equivalent of an automotive slimming programme, as result achieving a weight saving of around 13 kilos. That, along with a sleeker 0.344 drag coefficient, has contributed considerably to fuel consumption across the board that's 15% better. The 1.0-litre model averages over 50mpg on the combined cycle while the 0.8-litre variant records nearly 57mpg and now emits just 119g/km of CO2, slipping it down to tax band B. It can't have been easy for the designers to achieve those weight savings when at the same time, they had to make the car safer with far more widespread use (51% as opposed to 37%) of high strength steel. It was very necessary to do this however. In high winds with huge lorries roaring round you, it was easy to feel very vulnerable in the original Matiz. For a variety of reasons, this one feels much more substantial - and a lot safer as a result. Which brings us on to comfort. You don't expect a citycar to cosset you like a luxury saloon but you do expect at least to be able to have a conversation with your passengers at motorway cruising speeds and not to make everyone feel sick when you're running late over twisting secondary roads. This Matiz can now deliver in both these areas thanks to improved noise insulation and a new torsion beam rear axle. It isn't very rapid in 0.8-litre guise (where 21.9s is required to get from rest to sixty) but the 14.1s figure for the 65PS 1.0-litre model many will choose should be quite adequate for most. As a vehicle for the urban environment, this car simply must be easy to live with and as a result, stowage areas have been increased in size and quantity. There are drinks holders, a large glovebox and I found trays for maps, CDs and all the usual clutter that I seem to usually end up carting about with me. The passenger seat undertray was a nice touch and there's even a bespoke holder for your sunglasses neatly positioned above the driver on the plush SE+ version. The fascia is adventurously styled with centrally mounted instruments sitting atop the plane of the dashboard and key indicators residing close to the driver's line of sight. Body coloured detailing is a key theme as is metallic brightwork on many surfaces. The days of cheap black and grey plastics have long gone, marking the company's confidence in product development. This development mirrors the way Japanese consumer product design developed in the Seventies. In order to be taken seriously, Japanese companies first aped the sober black and brushed metallic finishes of Western hi-fi manufacturers. It was only when they established themselves as a force in their own right that the Japanese let their imaginations run riot. This seems to be just the stage where Chevrolet's Korean manufacturing and design facility are at, with a new boldness and confidence about their work. There are even three colours for the instrument panel - blue, green and orange. Whichever version you go for, low servicing and insurance costs and a likely 50mpg average all combine to create a three-year ownership cost of around 13 pence per mile, making the Matiz one of the UK's cheapest cars to run. Overall then, a car which should continue to maintain Chevrolet's 10% share of the citycar segment. More importantly, with so many buyers of the original Matiz having been women, this car will continue to appeal to a female audience becoming more demanding by the day. Most good `A sector' models are these days good enough to make you question the need for something supermini-sized. This one adds a dash of spirit into the equation too - which might be enough to make the difference, not only for traditional Matiz customers but for a whole host of new ones.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Matiz range PRICE: £6,315-£8,525 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 1-3 CO2 EMISSIONS: 119-137g/km PERFORMANCE: [1.0] 0-60mph - 14.1s / Max Speed - 97mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [0.8] (urban) 43.5mpg / (extra urban) 68.9mpg / (combined) 56.5mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Height inches" 137.6/59.0/58.8"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 SE Five-Door : THE JOY OF SPECS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The entry-level 1.4-litre version of Chevrolet's Lacetti undeniably offers a great deal for the money. Jonathan Crouch checks it outProbably the most positive thing you can say about Chevrolet's Lacetti is that should you choose to park one on your driveway, the neighbours will assume you've bought something much more expensive. Certainly more than the £10,000 your dealer will relieve you of for the 1.4-litre SE Five-Door version we've been driving here.A recent package of changes aims to further strengthen the car's value proposition. So despite the fact that this variant's price has recently been reduced, it still now additionally comes with alloy wheels, an alarm and rear parking sensors. The Lacetti was the last of the products developed by the old Daewoo organisation and given that pen was being put to paper on this car when the balance sheet wasn't looking to rosy, you might expect a few corners to have been cut, especially on this entry-level version. In fact, your first impressions are likely to be very positive. For a start, as already suggested, it looks right. This, you might expect, given that the lines come courtesy of Italian styling house Italdesign (also responsible for Chevrolet's smaller Kalos supermini). They did this five-door Hatch version but not the saloon and Station Wagon models that also sit on this platform. These extra derivatives however, are not offered with the 94bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine we look at here. This powerplant is a modern 16-valve unit as you would expect and has a big job to do, given that for the time being, Chevrolet has no diesel option to offer budget-minded Family Hatchback buyers. This unit also sits in the top version of the Kalos and as in that installation, feels smooth and vibration-free. Puling power isn't a major feature (the maximum torque figure of 131Nm at 4,400rpm means enthusiastic drivers will need to make full use of the 5-speed gearbox) but fuel consumption at 39.2mpg on the combined cycle is reasonable. You'll be opting for the 1.6 or 1.8-litre versions if performance is a higher priority but, for the record, the 1.4-litre car accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 11.6 seconds on the way to 109mph."This entry-level 1.4-litre model probably makes the most sense in the Lacetti line-up. â€¦"Break out the tape measure and you'll find that the Lacetti's wheelbase is a full 2600mm long, longer than cars like the Alfa 156 and the Audi A3. Given that this car competes against Focus-sized Family Hatchbacks and that most cars in the next Mondeo-sized class up campaign with a wheelbase of around 2670mm, you'll appreciate that this Chevrolet offers a surprising amount of room. With 932mm of rear legroom and 275 litres of boot volume, you'll not feel claustrophobic in the back of a Lacetti. Fold the rear bench down, keep a keen eye open for animal welfare types and you'll be able to swing a generously sized cat in the 1,045 litres of fresh air at your disposal. The rear light clusters are an interesting design feature, bisected as they are by the shutline of the hatchback, and the stub tail and roofline of the car look very much like a Vauxhall Astra -which may be something less than a coincidence. The almond-shaped clear glass headlamps and well-defined wheel arches are signature post millennial design features and the Lacetti looks the part even in traditionally frumpy five-door guise. A three-door model isn't offered which is something of a shame, as this would be quite a looker. Just how much value the interior designers attached to passenger comfort is evidenced not only by the steps they took to maximise sound insulation, but also by their attention to detail. The divided rear seat bench can be folded down in a ratio of 40:60, and there are many trays and holders to keep things tidy: cup-holders in the front centre console, a pocket on the side of the front passenger seat, compartments in all four doors and a ticket clip in the driver's sun visor. Other practical features are the central locking system and tinted windows. Power steering, ABS, dual front airbags, power windows at the front, central door locking with keyless entry, electric front windows, a remote release for the boot, height-adjustable driver's seat and adjustable steering wheel rake are all standard. You'll need to trade up to the £11,500 1.6SX version if you want air conditioning. On our French test route, we found that the ride and handling had been optimised for European driving conditions, Chevrolet having done most of their chassis tuning at MIRA near Nuneaton. Twin front and side airbags, four-channel anti lock braking and five three-point seat belts are offered as standard, the front belts featuring load limiters. The entry-level Lacetti probably makes the most sense. It was a good deal more appealing than we were expecting and with the right deal on the table, could make much more sense than many of the cars further up the Family Hatchback buyer's usual shopping list.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE 5-door PRICE: £10,180 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 5 CO2 EMISSIONS: 171g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph - 11.6s / Max Speed - 109mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 39.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Range : SERIOUS VALUE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolet's range of Lacetti hatches, estates and saloons aims to prove that spacious family motoring doesn't have to cost the thick end of £15,000. Jonathan Crouch reportsEvery sixteenth car on the planet is a Chevrolet. Not in Britain of course, though over time, that is going to change now that the marque is establishing itself on these shores. Key to that process is sales performance of the Lacetti range we're looking at here, a car now being offered not only as a five-door hatch but also in saloon and Station Wagon forms.Smartly styled by Guigiaro, the Lacetti certainly doesn't smack of something bargain basement, even if prices starting at around £10,000 for the entry-level 1.4SE 5-door Hatch pitch it against Superminis rather than larger family fare. Actually, in size, it sits somewhere between the Focus and Mondeo-sized classes, though if you're travelling in the rear (where the legroom is particularly impressive), you might pitch the car towards the upper end of that comparison. A recent package of changes aims to further strengthen the car's value proposition. The price of the entry-level 1.4-litre version has been reduced, despite the fact that the car now comes with alloy wheels, an alarm and rear parking sensors. Other prices in the line-up are pretty much unchanged, again, despite careful extra tweaks to the specifications of various models. The 1.6 SX variant for example, gets little touches like preparation for trailer connections, rear seat heating ducts, a rear seat coathook and a space saver spare tyre. It features alloy wheels too."Chevrolet have, by and large, done their homework wellâ€¦."Break out the tape measure and you'll find that the Lacetti's wheelbase is a full 2600mm long, longer than cars like the Audi A3. Given that most cars in the Mondeo class campaign with a wheelbase of around 2670mm, you'll appreciate that the Lacetti offers a surprising amount of room for a `compact' car. And as we've suggested, with 932mm of rear legroom and 275 litres of boot volume, you'll not feel claustrophobic in the back of a Lacetti. Fold the rear bench down in the Hatch for example and, while keeping a keen eye open for animal welfare types, you'll be able to swing a generously sized cat in the 1,045 litres of fresh air at your disposal. If space is a particularly key issue, then the 1.6-litre Station Wagon version could well appeal. There's 400 litres of room available with the 60/40 split rear seats in place but a whopping 1,410 litres on offer should you drop them down. Alternatively, there's a 1.8-litre Station Wagon with automatic transmission or a five-door hatchback Sport version. Chevrolet have, by and large, done their homework well. The company claim that almost two-thirds of all petrol engines in this segment, for example, have a capacity of between 1.4 and 1.8 litres, so the three power units available for the Lacetti would seem to fit this bill very well. There are 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8-litre engines which all drink from the green pump. The petrol engines available are all tried and tested twin overhead camshaft powerplants driven by a toothed belt with four-valve technology. The entry-level power train in the Lacetti 1.4 Hatch generates 92 bhp and will accelerate the car through 60mph in 11.3 sec and on to a top speed of 107 mph. Overall fuel consumption is a very creditable 39.2 mpg. Next up is the 109bhp 1.6-litre unit, offered in hatch and estate bodystyles. This manages a top end of 116.2 mph and it dispatches the benchmark sprint in a sprightly 10.4 sec. With an even better fuel economy figure than the 1.4 (39.7mpg combined), the Lacetti 1.6 has a range of over 520 miles from the 13 gallon tank. The 122bhp 1.8-litre engine used in the Saloon provides some entertainment and can notch off the dash to 60mph in 9.3 seconds and will only run out of puff at a heady 121mph. The Lacetti's ride and handling have been optimised for European driving conditions, Chevrolet doing most of their chassis tuning at MIRA near Nuneaton. Twin front and side airbags, four-channel anti lock braking and five three-point seat belts are offered as standard on every model, the front belts featuring load limiters. Equipment levels have to be good to give the Lacetti any real chance against cheap Korean brands and by and large they are. As well as the features already mentioned, all buyers can expect to find central locking and electric front windows, while only the entry-level 1.4-litre Hatch does without air conditioning. Credible, quality, affordable cars always have a place in the family hatch sector and of late there have been precious few to fulfil those three criteria. Korean built it may be but Louis Chevrolet would have found a lot to like at the wheel of a Lacetti.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti range PRICES: £10,175-£13,265 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 4-7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 171-210g/km PERFORMANCE: [1.8] 0-60mph - 9.8s / Max Speed - 121mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.8] (combined) 38.1mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Aveo Range : CHEV HA'PENNY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolet is developing a reputation for some very good, very inexpensive cars. The Aveo doesn't set too many new benchmarks but nevertheless puts in a very solid performance. Andy Enright reportsBy most accepted measures, the Chevrolet Aveo is not a remarkable car. It is, however, an important one in opening up new markets for the American giant. Solidly built and attractively styled, it's a decent car, albeit one that inherits a good deal of its engineering from its Kalos predecessor.The bait and switch tactic is an established manufacturer ruse for getting journalists behind the wheels of their less exciting models and is alive and well in 2008. Invited to drive the latest Corvette at Circuit Paul Ricard, those who signed up actually found themselves spending considerably more seat time behind the wheel of the rather more upstanding Chevrolet Aveo. Normally this would prove somewhat annoying, but it didn't take too long to figure out that the Aveo was by far the more important car. Here's why. Although the Corvette is an aspirational halo model, the Aveo earns the corn that allows GM to go racing Corvettes in FIA GT events around the world. It sells massively in Eastern Europe and looks set to improve its performance further west. Put simply, it's the most important model that Chevrolet makes and one that we couldn't ignore for the sake of a few tyre smoking laps at Paul Ricard. After driving 430bhp worth of `Vette, it would be easy to find 84bhp worth of Chevrolet Aveo rather underwhelming. The 1.2-litre version sampled first is the entry-level model and these normally act as a decent barometer of a car's basic worth. If you've ever driven a Chevrolet Kalos, there won't be too many surprises here. The driving position is very similar, the handling and ride feel much the same and the steering is still rather light. While this means that it's not the most tactile car to bully along a Provencal hill route, it means it's great in the city. The 1.2-litre will get to 60mph in 12.8 seconds and run on to a top speed of 106 mph. If this isn't enough, go for the 1.4-litre lump with 100bhp. This is usefully quicker, topping out at 109mph and hitting 60 in 11 9 seconds. The 1.4-litre is a notably more complex engine, with four valves per cylinder and DCVP (Double Continuous Variable Cam Phase) that helps to boost torque at lower revs and power at higher engine speeds. Visibility out of the Aveo is very good, although larger drivers may find that the dashboard moulding intrudes on legroom a little. Both engines are decent units but the added motorway refinement of the 1.4-litre powerplant would swing the balance for us."The Aveo campaigns on the basis of solid value for moneyâ€¦."As makeovers go, the Aveo is one of the cleverest we've seen. In profile it doesn't look too much different to the Kalos, the five-door car's rather odd drooping swage line being instantly familiar. Move round to the front and the impression is utterly different. The Kalos' rather unhappy looking face has been replaced with something a whole lot bolder. The upswept headlamps and enormous double grille are punctuated by a serious Chevy cross logo. It's got about twice as much attitude as any other small car you could care to mention. The three-door model is even smarter, with the flanks being sculpted to incorporate pronounced flared rear wheel arches. At the back, there's one of the neatest rear lights clusters around. The interior lacks the self-assurance of the exterior and, rather inevitably in this corner of the market, feels somewhat built down to a price. The same can be said of the Aveo's key rivals though and Chevrolet has specified and trimmed the interior wisely, giving it a sensible equipment count, fairly decent materials and as much space and versatility as the design constraints allow. It's not the biggest car in its sector, but the compact torsion beam rear suspension means that there's plenty of useable room in the back. With two engines and three and five door body styles to choose from, Aveo customers also benefit from a decent level of standard kit. "Plenty of car and equipment for a fair price" is part of Chevrolet's corporate philosophy and the entry-level Aveo adheres to that maxim with driver and passenger airbags, an MP3-compatible CD stereo and wipers with intermittent facility. Plusher trim levels add tinted glass and electric front windows. Options include 15-inch aluminium wheels, leather trim for the steering wheel and gear knob, an onboard computer, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and automatic climate control. The Aveo's biggest markets to date have been Spain and the Ukraine, followed by Russia. Italy is in fourth place, followed by Germany. More than 90 per cent of these sales go to the five-door car and statistics show that in Western Europe, the Aveo is usually a second car whereas in Central and Eastern Europe it's usually the family's sole vehicle. The Aveo campaigns on the basis of solid value for money, so it's no great surprise to hear that prices start from just over £7,500 and that running costs are screwed tightly down. It might surprise you that there's no diesel model, given that the GM group has some great diesel engines at its disposal, but it would be tough to make the additional cost of a diesel version worthwhile to the typically hard-headed Aveo customer. As it stands, the 1.2-litre model will return 51.4mpg which is good and emit 132g/km of carbon dioxide which is not quite so stellar. The 1.4-litre variant, on the other hand, sups at a rate of 44.9mpg with CO2 emissions of 140g/km. Depreciation is likely to be around the class average. Buyers recognise good value when they see it and the Chevrolet badge carries a little more brand equity than many other budget brands, but by the same token the Aveo, despite its bold styling, remains an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, step forward. After all, the underpinnings date back to the introduction of the Kalos model back in 2002, so this is by no means a state of the art platform. Three years or so down the road, that's going to be reflected in the used valuations. One consolation is very cheap insurance with all Aveo models falling in the group 4 bracket. Strip away the marketing flim-flam, the clever artifice of the stylists and the relentlessly on-message branding and the Chevrolet Aveo is, at heart, a mild evolution of the old Kalos model. While this might seem a little underwhelming, it gives the car a number of key advantages. The first is that it was only the Kalos' bloodhound styling that really prevented it being a top drawer product. Now that's fixed, the Aveo has a far better chance. The second reason is that precisely because it is fundamentally rather old, it will prove even more profitable for Chevrolet. The costs for this car have largely long been sunk and enable the Aveo to be priced aggressively, especially in the key eastern European markets. Does any of this make it a relevant car to British buyers? If you're at all style-conscious, there are probably smarter options but not at these prices. As a compromise between budget, ability and badge equity, the Aveo more than makes a case for itself.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Aveo range PRICES: £7,765-£9,625 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 4 CO2 EMISSIONS: 132-140g/km PERFORMANCE: [1.4] 0-60mph 11.9s Max Speed 109mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.4] 47.9mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: twin front airbags, ABS WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: [5dr] length/width/height 3920/1680/1505mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS : LESS IS MORE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolet's is trying to hit rivals where it hurts by offering more car for less money. Steve Walker reports on the Captiva 2.0 VCDi LSThe Chevrolet Captiva is an American-badged 4x4 that's not afraid to trade under the old `more metal for the money' banner. In LS trim with the 2.0 VCDi diesel engine installed, its value proposition looks strong. There are only five seats in this version and no four-wheel-drive but the price is correspondingly low and you still get a sound engine along with that voluminous interior. Not bad.It was a tactic that served American car manufacturers very nicely for a very long time, in their home market at least. Why should they bother with trivialities when the simple equation of big, impressive-looking car plus small price tag equalled lots of sales and healthy profits. Chevrolet was a fine exponent of this. Back not too long ago, it turned out its share of chrome-spangled behemoths that occupied two lanes and drank like a camel on a stag night. Some might point to the brand's US market SUV range and venture that it still does. Today, Chevrolet is building a name for itself in the UK with models designed around European tastes but the Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS proves it's still not adverse to the old `more metal for the money' magic. The Captiva is a large and spacious compact 4x4. In certain guises the model is even available with seven seats but the Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS is very much a five-seater designed to prop-up the rest of the diesel range with its tempting sticker price and respectably fulsome equipment list. Chevrolet is keen to point-out just how affordable the car is compared to equivalent versions of rivals like Nissan's X-TRAIL and Hyundai's Santa Fe, a tactic that's unlikely to be wasted on the UK's cost-conscious compact 4x4 buyers. Chevrolet offers seven models in the Captiva range and it's a measure of the importance they put on diesel motive power that all but one of them features the 148bhp VCDi diesel engine under the bonnet. The other option is the oft-forgotten entry-level 2.4-litre petrol model and like that car, the Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS we feature here is front-wheel-drive only. This lack of four driven wheels shouldn't concern buyers unduly as most will never take the Captiva off-road and the extra on-road traction can be replaced to an extent by a little more care taken in the wet."Perhaps the price of a 2.0 VCDi LS is all you need to pay to get the best bits of the Captivaâ€¦."The engine itself is a good one. It will punt the big-boned Chevy to a top speed of 112mph. High speed refinement would be helped by the fitment of a six-speed gearbox although there is a more relaxed automatic option available at a price. The peak torque of 320NM arrives at a lowly 2,200rpm which gives the powerplant a nicely sinewy feel. The Captiva's design is clever in reducing the perceived bulk of what is a surprisingly spacious vehicle. Viewed in isolation, the Captiva looks to be about the size of a Toyota RAV4 or a Suzuki Grand Vitara but the tale of the tape shows that it's a much heftier piece of metalwork. For a start, the Captiva is fully 4,639mm long, compared with the 4,415 of the Toyota and the 4,470mm of the Suzuki. That's why the Chevy has room for three rows of seats or, in the case of this LS model, a prodigious boot of 465 litres. This can rise to 930 litres with the rear seats folded. It's low pricing and equipment levels are as important to the Chevrolet Captiva's value proposition as its size. It undercuts a whole heap of rivals on price but the LS version still comes with a decent amount of standard kit. There are 16" alloy wheels, electric heated door mirrors, eight-way adjustment for the driver's seat, a CD stereo with a socket for plugging in an MP3 player, audio controls on the steering wheel, remote central locking and roof rails. Buyers also get the Captiva's split opening tailgate where the glass can be raised-up seperately providing access to the boot where space is tight. Safety equipment on the Captiva includes front side and curtain airbags along with anti-lock brakes but the ESC stability control system is not standard. The plusher trim levels do have it and they look more appealing generally but it would be easy to conclude that the LS has most of the features that you really need, even if that ESC system would have been a worthwhile inclusion. The Captiva VCDi LS probably isn't going to break the bank to buy and running it shouldn't send you to the wall either. The diesel's 38.7mpg combined fuel economy figure is a whole lot more palatable than the petrol's 31.7mpg result and emissions for the two are 195g/km and 217g/km respectively giving diesel a further edge. The front wheel drive LS model also has a slight advantage over the heavier four-wheel-drive derivatives which return 37.1mpg and 197g/km emissions. Depreciation is a tougher figure to pin down. While the Chevrolet badge will help residuals, the market for this sort of vehicle is stuffed with more well-known and established contenders. That said, the excellent warranty arrangement offered by Chevrolet could help prop up values. Insurance is reasonable and repair costs are said to be among the industry's most competitive. The Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS puts a strong case forward for itself. As the most affordable diesel model in a Captiva range that counts size, low costs and equipment provision as core strengths, this is a car would seem a sensible destination for buyers' money. There's no four-wheel-drive and no seven-seat option in the LS but why pay for them if you're not going to use them? The car has the size, the economical oil-burning engine and it doesn't feel particularly lacking in anything from an equipment perspective. Perhaps the price of a 2.0 VCDi LS is all you need to pay to get the best bits of the Captiva.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Captiva 2.0VCDi LS PRICE: £18,415 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 10 CO2 EMISSIONS: 195g/km PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 112mph / 0-60mph 10.8s FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 32.1mpg / (extra urban) 43.5mpg / combined) 38.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, curtain and side airbags, ABS. WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height mm 4639/1848/1722mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Cruze : LOOK CRUZE TALKING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolet thinks its Cruze stands a big chance of making an impact in the UK market. Steve Walker reports.The challenge for Chevrolet as it bids to make further inroads into the UK car market is one of altering public perception as much as it is of achieving higher standards with its products. It arrived on these shores with the bizarre combination of a brand that spoke of gas-guzzling American trucks or muscle cars and a product range comprised of re-badged budget runabouts from South Korea. Slowly but surely, Chevrolet has been working at unifying its brand message and its vehicle line-up in a manner that will hit the right notes with European buyers. Could the Cruze be the car through which the all-American marque finds its European accent?The Cruze had a decent pedigree from the outset because it arrived as the first production car to use the sixth generation Vauxhall Astra platform, known as the Delta platform in General Motors speak. These underpinnings were designed around European tastes and tested on European roads, which goes without saying for the big selling Astra but was a first for any Chevrolet product. Powering the Chevrolet Cruze, there's a choice of 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre petrol engines along with a 2.0-litre common-rail diesel. The two petrol options generate 111bhp and 138bhp respectively while the diesel is offered in 122bhp or 147bhp guises. Petrol buyers can choose a six-speed automatic gearbox if the fancy takes them but the standard fit transmission is a five-speed manual. Lots of Chevrolet's UK offerings have been rather forgettable from a design perspective but the Cruze changes that. It's a handsome compact saloon with an athletic stance and sharp, sculpted lines. The design language is set to be reproduced across all the brand's forthcoming models, so we can expect to see lots more of the distinctive deep front grille split by a horizontal bar with the Chevrolet badge at its centre. The headlights curl around the corners of the Cruze and smear back to a point along the bonnet line, while the roof drops away towards the rear, meeting with the stubby saloon boot. The car is 4,535mm long and 1,796mm wide, putting it in the same size bracket as booted versions of the Ford Focus and the likes of Volkswagen's Jetta."It surpasses any previous Chevrolet offering in terms of quality"Interior quality is a sticky issue for any budget car as materials quality and eye-catching design are usually amongst the first things to be sacrificed to achieve that eye-catching price. The Cruze defies expectations on this score, however, because it's actually very slick when you clamber inside. Some of the switchgear will be familiar to owners of the Vauxhall Insignia and the dashboard design is well resolved - the stereo controls being a particular high point. Chevrolet has also built in a wide range of adjustment for the driver's seat and steering wheel which should help most people get comfy. There are three trim levels to choose from. S is the entry-point and includes remote central locking, electric front windows, a CD stereo, and headlights that stay on for a few seconds after locking the car to guide you to your door. The LS model adds air-conditioning to this tally along with 16" alloy wheels and a chrome radiator grille - it's expected to be the strongest seller. At the top of the range, LT customers can only choose the 1.8 petrol or 2.0-litre diesel engines but they get 17" alloy wheels, climate control, cruise control, electric rear windows and an upgraded stereo. Only the top LT model gets the option of an integrated satellite navigation system but every Chevrolet Cruze comes with six airbags and, impressively, ESC stability control as standard. Chevrolet is hoping that this safety equipment, featured even on the most affordable models, will be a big selling point for the car, along with the exemplary crash protection qualities of the basic platform. Chevrolet products haven't enjoyed the strongest residual values, with the brand having operated predominantly at the budget end of the market. The Cruze could change all that if the public can be made to view the car as a more affordable alternative to the Vauxhall Astra. It's certainly the most convincing UK market Chevrolet to date. The 147bhp diesel engine performs well on fuel economy delivering 50mpg on the combined cycle and 149g/km. Chevrolet is a massive name in the global car industry but the brand has failed to take off in the manner hoped since its arrival in the UK. The Cruze could be the car to change all that, particularly when the hatchback versions come on stream. It surpasses any previous Chevrolet offering in terms of quality and is priced low enough to make it an attractive budget option. From the outset, Chevrolet was hamstrung in the UK by the product range it inherited from Daewoo but the Cruze provides more of a glimpse of what the American marque is really all about. Its core strengths might be the high equipment levels and low pricing of a budget saloon but riding on the Mk6 Vauxhall Astra platform, with sharp looks, good safety spec and a decent quality interior, there are other strings to its bow.Facts At A Glance CAR: Chevrolet Cruze PRICES: £11,545-£15,195 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 7-11 [est] CO2 EMISSIONS: [2.0 VCDI 150] 149g/km PERFORMANCE: [2.0 VCDI 150] 0-62mph 10s / Max Speed 131mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [2.0 VCDI 150] (combined) 50.4mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, side and curtain airbags / ABS with EBD / Seatbelt pretensioners. [est] WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: [4dr] Length/Width/Heightmm 4250/2030/1460mm [est]]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[No easy Cruze for Chevrolet]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Chevrolet's new Cruze is a looker, but there is a wealth of tough competition on the market already.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:24:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Cruzes to value]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Big value package from Chevrolet with its new Cruze.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:23:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi : CAPTIVA AUDIENCE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Captiva Ikon : CAPITAL CAPTIVA]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Aveo - Long Term Test : CHEVY WITHOUT THE LEVY]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Aveo - Family View : PRACTICAL MAGIC]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Captiva : CHEVROLET'S CAPTIVE AUDIENCE]]></title>
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