The five-door hatchback Daewoo Matiz is in demand throughout Eastern Europe, including Russia, as a compact car for driving around the city. The easy-to-operate machine has sufficient capacity for the A-class and has good dynamic characteristics.
At the moment it exists in 4 modifications:
- basic version STD;
- improved version MX;
- Best with a rich basic package;
- Automatic with a 4-speed automatic gearbox (not supplied to Russia).
The first three variations are equipped with a 0.8L R3 6V engine, the Automatic version is equipped with a 1L R4 8V engine. Let's consider separately the technical characteristics of Daewoo Matiz, depending on its displacement.
Daewoo Matiz 0.8
Until 1999, the hatchback with a 0.8-liter engine was equipped exclusively with a 3-cylinder 800 cc engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Depending on the country of the market, the gasoline unit produces 50, 52 or 56 horsepower (in the Russian Federation - 52 hp).
From mid-1999, production began with an automatic transmission, including a continuously variable CVT and an automatic clutch.
The most popular model with a 0.8 engine and a manual gearbox accelerates to 100 kilometers in 16 seconds. The maximum speed that the car is capable of reaches 144 kilometers per hour. The version with a gun and 0.8 engine accelerates to a hundred in 18.2 seconds, while the maximum speed is 128 kilometers.
Daewoo Matiz 1.0
The model, modernized in 2002, in addition to a partially redesigned design, received a 4-cylinder unit with a volume of 1000 cubic centimeters (since 2009, the engine volume has decreased to 996 cubic centimeters). A more powerful engine develops 64 horsepower and is designed for a sufficiently long cycle of operation for cars of this class - 200-250 thousand kilometers, after which it requires major overhaul.
The fastest modification with mechanics and a power plant of 1 liter accelerates to hundreds in 14.5 seconds at a maximum speed of 160 kilometers. Considering the weight of this vehicle (778 kilograms), its cruising speed reaches only 70 kilometers per hour, but this is quite enough for city driving.
SOHC MPI with Multiport Fuel Injection delivers high horsepower while providing significant fuel savings. The exhaust gas recirculation system reduces fuel losses as well as emissions of harmful nitrogen oxide gas.
Fuel consumption
The volume of the gas tank is 35 liters. Multi-point fuel supply. According to the passport, gasoline consumption for Matiz Standart 0.8 is 5 liters, for Automatic 0.8 it reaches 5.5 liters, and for Best 1.0 - 5.4 liters for every hundred run. We are talking about 92 gasoline. In the urban cycle, consumption can reach about 8 liters, especially when the air conditioner is on.
Suspension
A complete analogue of the Daewoo Tico suspension is installed on the Matiz. Front - independent on springs, MacPherson strut, rear - dependent, with trailing arms. The suspension of the first Korean-made cars was designed for 100 thousand kilometers, but the modern version of the production of Uzbekistan requires major repairs after 50 thousand kilometers.
Gearbox on Matiz
The car is produced with two types of boxes: with a 4-speed automatic and with a 5-speed mechanics. Unfortunately, vending machines have not been delivered to Russia since 2006, because they do not meet environmental requirements.
Here it is, the coveted automaton, which is so valued by the Matiz!
Brakes
Front-wheel drive cars are equipped with disc brakes in front, and drum brakes in the back. The brakes are equipped with high-performance 7-inch vacuum boosters.
Wheelbase
The tires of the car are narrow and small in size. The 0.8 liter modification is fitted with tires with a width of 145 and a profile of 70. The more powerful model is also equipped with small size wheels 155/65 / R13.
Equipment
The level of equipment may be different and include the installation of the following equipment: power steering, catalytic converter, air conditioning, headlight corrector, audio system, central locking, alloy wheels, rails, parking sensors, fog lights, etc.
The ideal car for a metropolitan resident
In general, the technical characteristics of this machine do not include anything extraordinary. It has everything you need for short city trips and was not originally designed for long journeys on the highway.
With the rear seats folded down, there is enough cargo space inside
The Matiz is ideal for short distances, has excellent maneuverability and makes it easy to park even in the smallest area. The stylish design of the car, especially the models of recent years, as well as the low cost make it a real boon for those who prefer simple cars at an affordable cost.
Matiz test drive video
The most common car fuel tank sizes are 40, 50, 60 and 70 liters. Judging by the volume of the tank, you can tell how big the car is. In the case of a 30-liter tank, we are most likely talking about a runabout. 50-60 liters is a sign of a strong average. A 70 - indicates a full-size car.
Technical details
Fuel tank capacity would be useless if not for fuel consumption. Knowing the average fuel consumption, you can easily calculate how many kilometers a full tank of fuel will be enough for you. On-board computers of modern cars are able to show the driver this information promptly.
Daewoo Matiz.
The volume of the Daewoo Matiz fuel tank is 35 liters.
Tank volume Daewoo Matiz restyling 2000, hatchback, 1st generation, M150
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Tank volume Daewoo Matiz 1997, hatchback, 1st generation, M100
Fuel tank.
Output
The volume of the fuel tank of the Daewoo Matiz is 35 liters, depending on the generation, the region for which the car is produced and other factors.
Daewoo Matiz - the most affordable model of Daewoo, was and remains the cheapest representative of small cars. Matiz enters the A segment and is positioned as an urban city car, made in the back of a five-door hatchback. Daewoo Matiz production began in 1997. The car was produced in Korea, Poland, Romania, Italy, India, Pakistan, China, Vietnam and other countries. The main production facilities were located in Uzbekistan. Depending on the country, the model had certain designations. So, in addition to Daewoo Matiz, the car was known as Pintiac G2, Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Spark, Baojun Lechi, FSO Matiz, Holden Barina Spark and Holden Spark.
Daewoo Matiz is usually divided into two versions: the first has a factory index M100. It was released until 2000. The car replaced the outdated Daewoo Tico on the assembly line, which was built from structural units and elements from the second generation Japanese model Suzuki Alto (1982 model). Despite this, Daewoo Matiz borrowed some outdated parts from Tico, including the engine. The engine migrated to the Matiz with changes - instead of the carburetor system, an injection system appeared, and the power increased to 51 liters. with. (against 42 liters. from.).
Daewoo Matiz Hatchback
The second version, which has a factory index M150, went on sale in 2000. We are talking about the updated Uzbek-made Daewoo Matiz. The car was produced at the UzDaewoo plant. As of 2003, Daweoo Matiz was available with 0.8, 1.0 and 1.2 liter gasoline engines. However, the automatic transmission was intended only for the base engine. In 2000, Daewoo Matiz took part in the Euro NCAP crash test. The SE + package was used for the tests. The car received three stars out of four, which was an acceptable result for a budget model.
Asian cars in Russia are in certain demand due to the combination of reliability and low prices. Daewoo Matiz is one of the most demanded: good technical characteristics, reliability and a modest price tag made it quite popular. However, among the reviews of the owners, there are also negative comments. Basically, they are associated with a sudden increase in fuel consumption compared to the declared one by more than 1.5 times.
It has been produced for about 20 years, sold in Russia for more than 10 years. The small and funny car quickly attracted attention, and its impressive technical properties won the public acclaim.
History
In 1997, the Daewoo company in South Korea released the Daewoo Matiz (Duet Matiz), which continues to be created to this day. The company itself was closed by the government in 1999, and in 2001 it was bought by the General Motors Corporation, which retained the name of the division.
Attention! The second name of the model "Chevrolet Spark" appeared in 2001 after the buyout of the liquidated company, while the first name was retained for the cars assembled in Uzbekistan.
The predecessor of Daewoo Matiz was Daewoo Tico, which, in turn, was created on the basis of the chassis of the "Japanese" "Suzuki Alto, sold after the discontinuation of production in 1988 to the Koreans, and the Tickford engine modified by the British. The body and interior trim are owned by ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.h.A, they also performed two restyling of the model. Initially, their job was offered to Fiat, but the latter refused it.
During its existence, Daewoo Matiz "survived" 4 generations:
- The first generation - M100 and M150. M100 have been produced since 1997 in Korea, and then in India, Poland and Romania. M150 appeared in 2000 after the first restyling, they also began to be produced in Uzbekistan. Another replacement took place 2 years later and affected the engine - it was increased to a liter. In 2008, after the changes, it received the Euro-3 standard.
Today, models are offered with engines of 0.8, 1 and 1.2 liters. In Russia, since 2016, the model has been sold under the name "Ravon Matiz", but not for long;
- Second generation - M200 and M250. The first was introduced in 2005 and was offered in 0.8- and 1-liter engine variants. It got to Russia under the name "Chevrolet Spark", to Europe - "Chevrolet Matiz", in South Korea it was sold under the old name. Compared to the first generations, the engine has become more environmentally friendly, fuel consumption has decreased and the appearance has changed.
M250 was released in 2007 after minor changes in headlights;
- Third generation - M300. It was shown in 2009. The changes affected the wheelbase and dimensions - the Douai Matiz became 10 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 9.5 cm higher.In 2012, an updated version was presented.
Since 2016, the model has been sold in Russia as "Ravon 2" with a 1.2-liter engine. At the end of the same year, photos of the updated car appeared - with a new bumper and a radiator grill;
- The fourth generation is the M400. It was shown in 2015 at the New York Auto Show, six months after sales started. The car is now equipped with Android.
Specifications
Daewoo Matiz is a minicar hatchback designed for the city.
Attention! All technical data are presented for cars with a liter engine.
First generation model specifications:
The second generation received a cleaner engine, lower fuel consumption, interior and exterior. Most of the characteristics of the first generation remained unchanged, except for:
- Maximum speed - 155 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h occurs in 12 seconds, tank volume - 35 liters, gasoline - AI-95;
- Fuel consumption in the city - 8 liters, outside the city - 5 liters, mixed - 6 liters.
The third generation has changed more:
- The length “increased” by 10 cm to 3.6 meters, the width - up to 1.6 meters, the height “added” 3.5 cm, and the wheelbase added the same amount. The track at the front has grown by 10 cm, at the back - by almost 14 cm;
- Trunk volume increased to a minimum of 170 liters and a maximum of 994 liters;
- The gearbox was replaced with an automatic;
- The maximum speed "dropped" to 150 km / h, the acceleration time to 100 km / h increased to 15 seconds. Fuel consumption has also changed: in the city - 7 liters, outside the city - 6 liters, in the mixed version - 6.4 liters.
Fuel consumption
On average, Douai Matiz spends about 6-7 liters for every 100 km of road, in the city - more, outside the city - a little less. But determining whether it is economical or not is quite difficult, since the opinions of the owners are divided into 2 parts:
- Consumption of 7 liters for the city and standing in traffic jams is not much, but outside the city the consumption can "drop" up to 5 liters;
- Daewoo Matiz is a small car, and therefore eats too much for its size.
Also, many owners are faced with the problem of increased consumption - the car can "eat" up to 10-12 liters per 100 km. In this case, it is recommended to check and replace all filters, candles and oil, rinsing well before doing so.
Attention! It is not worth saving on these spare parts and consumable fluids - this will help the car last longer.
Cleaning the vent tube and valve, flushing the idle speed control and throttle valve can also help. In some cases, it is necessary to resort to checking the timing of the timing belt and the injector or to adjust the valves, since the reason for the excess may be incorrect operation.
It is noted that such repairs are necessary after driving the first 80-100 thousand km or after buying a used car. Further, replacements take place regularly: replacement of candles - every 30 thousand km, filters - every 20 thousand, oils - every 8-10 thousand.
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