A real old-timer among class A cars, Daewoo Matiz, has established itself as a nimble and unpretentious machine. Despite the fact that the model has been known for more than fifteen years and has undergone two restylings during this time, many car enthusiasts cannot get rid of the established stereotypes that a small car is an inferior car.

Although, during all this time, Daewoo Matiz still gathered a large army of supporters and admirers. Of course, this recognition did not come on its own and is not a consequence of only small size. The well-coordinated work of constructors and designers over many years was able to convince clients of the undeniable advantages of the model. The entire Daewoo model range.

The Daewoo Matiz automatic is a car that women quite often choose as a debut car, mainly in cases where there is not much money. A small and nimble car, very comfortable in city traffic, while, if you look at Matiz Deo, it feels like the car is a toy.

What is surprising is that the inside of the vehicle is quite spacious. It would not be superfluous to add that the Korean has good reviews of reliability and low consumption fuel.

Car history

On the Russian market, the model is assessed only on the good side, since it has affordable price and good specifications. The car is undemanding to operate, economical and convenient, and can also maneuver well and park in places where it is difficult for standard cars to do so.

The future of Matiz well-known company Suzuki sold the Alto to Korean workers back in 1982. This model was the forerunner for the release of Daewoo Tico. The structural component of the car was so successful that Korean specialists decided to save money when assembling a new vehicle and create Matiz on the Tico platform.

Daewoo Matiz 1998

Debut models Korean origin released back in 1998. Italian specialists from ItalDesign-Giugiaro worked on the design of the small car. The exterior was planned from the very beginning for the new Fiat, however, as a result it came to Daewoo.

After 4 years, the manufacturer decided to improve the machine, thanks to which they changed tail lights along with the headlights, which, as before, had a round shape. On top of that, there were now round and direction indicators.

Having a length of just under 3.5 meters, as well as a power unit with a volume of 1 liter, Matiz was included in the Moscow Government program to support small cars in the capital. Those who purchased such cars, during their initial registration, were given free fuel card for 26 thousand rubles.

For a considerable period of time, the car was equipped with a 0.8-liter three-cylinder power unit and a 5-speed manual transmission. In 1999, they began offering an automatic transmission, which included a continuously variable CVT.

Two years later, the vehicle appeared in Uzbekistan, and a year later it underwent changes again - a 4-cylinder one-liter power unit was installed.

Exterior

It would not be superfluous to mention that the Daewoo Matiz is the work of designers from Italy. Good visibility is provided by a rather large windshield. The car has excellent aerodynamics, which is clearly confirmed by its rounded contours. The oval shaped headlights make the Matiz a more attractive car.

In addition to this, the car is famous for its good lighting, which is not often excellent in cars of this type. The direction indicators installed at the front are located slightly closer to the center of the car and have a harmonious round shape.

The design of the false radiator grille, rear lights, and auxiliary air intake add a stylish and modern look to Matiz. Since the time the Daewoo Matiz appeared on the Russian automobile market, its design has hardly changed. The rear of the car looks more modern.

The wheels of the Matiz are very small, so sometimes you get the feeling that they are “toy-like”. They are made in an extraordinary way, but do not go beyond the appearance, but complement it. It should be recalled that this car developed for megacities and dense urban traffic.

The appearance of the Korean vehicle looks a little outdated. However, the car can still be called attractive today. Italian style can be easily seen in the car's streamlined shapes, proportionate proportions and different color palette.

Despite some elements of the subcompact that are now outdated, its appearance is kept modern with roof rails, teardrop headlights, a sweeping hood line, a large windshield, and an overall good-natured expression.

Numerous experts consider the exterior of the compact hatchback to be aimed at the fair sex, which, in principle, is the case, based on consumer demand.

Interior

The interior of the Matiz, unfortunately, cannot boast of exquisite luxury and build quality. Everything is done a little ascetically and on a budget. But there are also advantages. The instrument panel has electronic backlighting, which allows the driver to easily read the necessary information.

The instrument panel has a fairly convenient location. Interestingly, the standard modification of the Matiz Best is equipped with such functions as:

• Electric windows on front and rear doors;
• Opening option luggage compartment and gas tank caps from the inside;
• mp3 player with speaker system;
• Luggage compartment lighting;
• Digital Watch;
• Central locking;
• Electric adjustment right side mirror and other useful options.

It is clear that the material from which the interior was made is not of the highest quality, but it is not the worst plastic among its “classmates”. Taking into account the size of the car, you should not demand from it spaciousness and ideal comfort. A large person won’t get stuck, of course, but he won’t be able to settle down in comfortable conditions.

There is not enough free space for both front and rear passengers. It is worth considering that the car is mainly designed for female buyers, and they, as is customary, fit into such cars without any problems and comfortably. If speak about luggage compartment

, then there is not much space in it - 155 liters of usable space. But again, you shouldn’t demand more from it than it can give, because this is a small compact city transport. There is good news - you can fold it if necessary. rear seats

This may be a little surprising, but even a driver whose height is 185 cm will not rest his head on the ceiling and will not feel discomfort from the steering wheel touching his knees. However, the driver and the passenger sitting next to them can touch each other’s shoulders, and behind the rather large driver or passenger, on the back seat free space become even smaller.

It is also unusual that in the most stuffed modification, electrical adjustment is provided only for the mirror, which is located on the right, while the one closest to the driver (left) is adjusted mechanically.

Interior features

Feeling free space created by moving forward windshield. IN standard modifications The car is equipped with a simple radio with a pair of speakers, but for an additional fee you can order a radio with 4 speakers. Front electric windows and central locking You can also order for a separate amount.

Speaking of visibility, it is worth saying that it exceeded all expectations. The glazing line is not too high, and the glass installed at the rear has a heating function. If you take a car with automatic transmission gears, there is an Over Drive button near the lever, which does not allow the automatic transmission to switch to the highest high speed when driving uphill with a loaded vehicle.

On the 2015 models, you can notice an improved design of the instrument panel, on which there are 4 deflector windows made in the shape of a circle. The glove compartment looks very roomy and convenient. Considerable work was also done on sound insulation in the cabin.

On the Russian market you can find Chinese clone Matiz, who has electric drive. Electric car called E-Car GD04B. It was able to successfully pass the tests required to launch it for sale and was certified. This vehicle is the most affordable electric car on the market.

Its batteries are located under the rear seat, under the hood and in the luggage compartment, and the electric motor itself is located on rear axle. It turns out that the Chinese has a rear-wheel drive layout. Fully charged batteries last for 150 kilometers, and the maximum speed is set at 60 kilometers per hour.

The interior looks laconic and pleasant. If you sit in the driver's seat, you feel quite comfortable: steering wheel It fits well in the hands, and the chair has a high seating position and can be adjusted to several positions. Thanks to the blue backlight, it is possible to relieve eye fatigue.

The rear window has a wiper and electric heater. Considering the use of good noise insulation, the inside of the small car is quite quiet while moving. Generally speaking, the presence of a simple design and cheap interior materials of the Daewoo Matiz Automatic is explained by its cost, which is aimed at increasing demand for the car.

Despite this, many of the switch handles, of which there are quite a few, are conveniently located, usable and do not distract from driving.

Specifications

Power unit

The Daewoo Matiz used a 3-cylinder power unit that runs on gasoline and has a 0.8 liter combustion chamber volume and a system distributed injection fuel. Just with the help last car is different strong motor and low gasoline consumption.

It has 51 horsepower and reaches the first hundred in 17 seconds, and the top speed is 144 km/h. Recirculation present exhaust gases, which allows the release of low levels of nitric oxide. The engine is not prone to problems, it is reliable, and with good operation it can last for more than one year.

In addition, Matiz was able to prove that the car has become easier to drive. This car quickly reaches 80 km/h, and the brake system makes it possible to quickly stop the car when emergency braking. The fuel consumption of Daewoo Matiz is about 6.2 liters per 100 km.

Also installed under the hood is a 4-cylinder Daewoo engine Matiz with a volume of 1 liter, which is capable of producing 63 horsepower. The top speed is 145 km/h, and the car reaches the first hundred kilometers per hour in 15.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is not much higher than that of a three-cylinder engine - 6.4 liters per 100 km.

They decided to modernize the Suzuki power unit installed on the new Matiz. I was directly involved in this work English company Tickford. Thanks to the replacement carburetor power with injection it was possible to increase the power of the 0.8-liter engine to 52 horsepower.

The volume of the gasoline tank is 35 liters. Although the technical equipment is not excellent, the front-wheel drive layout makes the car feel quite confident.

Transmission

The Daewoo power unit is synchronized with a pair of gearboxes - automatic and manual. Sometimes a manual 5-speed gearbox can “think” for a long time or make small jerks, but as usual, the characteristics of the Matiz do not cause dissatisfaction among car owners.

Quite often, drivers are not satisfied with the performance of the transmission. You can solve the problem by changing the oil in it. It will be best if you choose synthetic oil, then changing speeds will be easier.

Suspension

The suspension is stiff, and the ground clearance is not very high, which does not contribute to a comfortable ride on bad sections of the roads in our country. When driving carefully bad road the walker will require minimal attention. The front suspension is independent McPherson type.

It's standing behind torsion beam(semi-independent suspension). The driving properties of the system are such that the vehicle can handle cracks and small holes fairly well, but massive obstacles can cause difficulties. Despite enough strong suspension, you should be more attentive to the holes into which the small car’s wheel can completely fall.

Steering

The turning circle is 9 meters. Basic models does not have a hydraulic power steering wheel, so you have to pay extra to install it. Although, driving the car is not so difficult without power steering. Steering type: rack and pinion.

Brake system

Disc brakes are installed on the front wheels, and drum brakes are installed on the rear wheels.

Dimensions

The length of the car is actually small - 3,497 mm. The body overhangs are minimal, which makes it possible to easily and comfortably maneuver on city roads. The width of the Daewoo Matiz is 1,495 mm, while the wheelbase is 2,340 mm.

It is also interesting that the track of the wheels installed in front is 2.5 cm wider than the track of the rear ones. The car weighs 770 kg, and the total weight does not exceed 1,210 kg.

Safety

The body was designed to achieve minimal crush zones during a collision. This was achieved thanks to the strengthening of the roof and the power beams built into the doors, which prevent the door from jamming and provide passengers with improved protection in the event of a side impact.

If the car overturns, then developed using special technology fuel tank will prevent fuel leakage and further ignition. Behind active safety they answer in the car vacuum boosters 7" brakes, 4-channel ABS system and a pair of airbags.

The rather simple design and low cost could not but affect the safety of the compact hatchback. Based on the results of the 2000 EuroNCAP crash tests, the small car has only 3 “stars” out of 5 possible.

Among the security weaknesses of this car— lack of rear head restraints and limited functionality for installing child seats. It’s very unpleasant, but those Matizs that are sold on the territory Russian Federation, do not have airbags.

Specifications

Modification	engine's type	Engine capacity	Power	Transmission	Acceleration up to 100 km/h, sec.	Maximum speed km/h
Daewoo Matiz 0.8MT	Petrol	796 cm³	51 hp	Mechanical 5st.	17	144
Daewoo Matiz 1.0MT	Petrol	995 cm³	63 hp	Mechanical 5st.	15,2	145

Crash test

Supplies

Daewoo Matiz supplied to Russia is assembled in Uzbekistan. A feature of cars assembled at a plant in this country is the absence of airbags, which certainly affects the safety of this car. In addition, Matiz equipped with automatic transmission has not been sold in Russia since 2008.

In 2000, the model was able to receive the worthy title “Best compact car on the secondary market" according to the auto publication Auto Express.

Based on the version of the famous magazine Top Gear compact hatchback is a car that is ideal in terms of price/quality ratio, and the BBC2 car show Top Gear decided to name the Daewoo Matiz as the best compact vehicle.

Among the hijackers small car is not a priority goal. So, for example, in 2012 in Moscow, only 31 owners lost a car in this way.

With the help of a competitive low cost, our guest manages to lead year after year in sales in the small car class in the Russian Federation.

Options and prices

So, how much does Matiz cost? On automobile market The Russian Federation receives two options - this is the Standard version with a three-cylinder power unit, designed for 51 horsepower, and the Best, which already comes with a four-cylinder engine with 63 horsepower.

The Standard variation is considered the simplest and most affordable - it is priced at 299,000 rubles in 2015. At the same time, 3 modifications are available - “Lite”, “Basic” and “Lux”.

The Best option (it has only one Luxury package) comes with more wide range options: fog lights, hydraulic power steering, central locking with remote control, audio system with CD support. Additionally, you can install roof rails, air conditioning, parking sensors, alloy wheels And so on. For a car with this configuration you will have to pay from 500,000 rubles.

Daewoo Matiz is one of the most affordable cars in many countries. IN basic configuration there is heating rear window, Clarion car audio (CD/MP3), inertial belts safety, headlight range control, adjustable driver's headrest.

Improved configurations have air conditioning, remote opening of the luggage compartment, a single ignition and door key, heat-absorbing glass, a full-size spare wheel, a rear wiper, front power windows, a hydraulic power steering wheel, an electronic clock dashboard and decorative caps.

Options and prices

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
0.8 M19 Lite MT	299 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M19 MT	319 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M19/81 MT	325 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M22 MT	349 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M22/81 MT	355 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M18 MT	365 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M16 MT	395 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
0.8 M30 MT	399 000	gasoline 0.8 (51 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.0ML18MT	500 000	gasoline 1.0 (63 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.0ML16MT	521 000	gasoline 1.0 (63 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.0ML30MT	523 000	gasoline 1.0 (63 hp)	mechanics (5)	front

Asian cars are in great demand in Russia due to their combination of reliability and low prices. Daewoo Matiz is one of the most popular: good technical characteristics, reliability and a modest price tag have made it quite popular. However, among the reviews from owners there are also negative comments. They are mainly associated with a sudden increase in fuel consumption by more than 1.5 times compared to the declared one.

It has been produced for about 20 years and has been sold in Russia for more than 10 years. The small and funny car quickly attracted attention, and its impressive technical properties won public recognition.

Story

In 1997, Daewoo in South Korea released the Daewoo Matiz model, 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 corporation “ General Motors", retaining the name of the unit.

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 cars assembled in Uzbekistan.

The predecessor of the Daewoo Matiz was the Daewoo Tico, which, in turn, was created on the basis of the chassis of the Japanese Suzuki Alto, sold to the Koreans after production ceased in 1988, and the Tickford engine modified by the British. The body and interior trim belong to the Italians ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.h.A; they also produced two restylings of the model. Their work was initially offered to Fiat, but Fiat turned it down.

In total, during its existence, the Daewoo Matiz “survived” 4 generations:

1. The first generation - M100 and M150. M100s 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. The next replacement took place 2 years later and affected the engine - it was increased to a liter. In 2008, after 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;

1. Second generation – M200 and M250. The first was introduced in 2005 and was offered in 0.8- and 1-liter engine options. In Russia it came under the name “Chevrolet Spark”, in Europe - “ Chevrolet Matiz", was sold under the old name in South Korea. Compared to the first generation, the engine has become more environmentally friendly, fuel consumption has decreased and the appearance has changed.

The M250 was released in 2007 after minor changes to the headlights;

1. Third generation – M300. It was shown in 2009. The changes affected the wheelbase and dimensions - the Due Matiz became 10 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 9.5 cm taller. An updated version was presented in 2012.

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, photographs of the updated car appeared - with a new bumper and radiator grille;

1. The fourth generation is 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 mini hatchback designed for the city.

Attention! All technical data are presented for cars with a liter engine.

Technical characteristics of the first generation model:

The second generation received a cleaner engine, lower fuel consumption, interior and exterior. Most of the characteristics of the first generation remained unchanged, except:

1. Maximum speed – 155 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h occurs in 12 seconds, tank volume – 35 liters, gasoline – AI-95;
2. Fuel consumption in the city is 8 liters, outside the city - 5 liters, mixed - 6 liters.

The third generation has changed more:

1. The length “grew” by 10 cm to 3.6 meters, the width – to 1.6 meters, the height “added” 3.5 cm, and the wheelbase added the same amount. The front track has grown by 10 cm, the rear – by almost 14 cm;
2. Trunk volume has increased to a minimum of 170 liters and a maximum of 994 liters;
3. The gearbox was replaced with an automatic;
4. The maximum speed “decreased” 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, Due Matiz consumes about 6-7 liters for every 100 km of road, in the city - more, outside the city - a little less. But it is quite difficult to determine whether it is economical or not, since the opinions of the owners are divided into 2 parts:

1. Consumption of 7 liters for the city and stuck in traffic jams is not much, but outside the city consumption can “drop” to 5 liters;
2. The 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 - a car can “eat up” up to 10-12 liters per 100 km. In this case, it is recommended to check and replace all filters, spark plugs and oil, rinsing well before doing this.

Attention! You should not skimp on these spare parts and consumable fluids - this will help the car last longer.

Cleaning the tube and ventilation valve and flushing the regulator may also help. idle move And throttle valve. In some cases, you have to resort to checking the alignment of the timing belt and the injector or adjusting 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 purchasing a used car. Further replacements occur regularly: replacing spark plugs every 30 thousand km, filters every 20 thousand, oil every 8-10 thousand.

Reliable car

The Daewoo Matiz car was released by Daewoo Motors in 1996. The prototype was manufactured in the UK and was first presented to the public in Frankfurt Motor Show. It took 29 months and 180 million US dollars to create the first Matiz car. The body design was developed by the Italian studio ItalDesign Giugiaro S.p.A.

The design was originally intended for another car, but Fiat abandoned the project. Every detail of the car was developed by the concern’s partner company in different parts of the world, thanks to which the quality of the car was appreciated by both experts and drivers.

At the end of 1997 in mass production The first Daewoo Matiz cars arrived. The cars were first manufactured in Korea, and after 1998 in Romania and India. The year 1999 was marked by the issuance of a license to the Polish plant Daewoo-FSO. The car had a 0.8 liter engine. and 52 l. pp., thanks to which it quickly gained popularity among motorists and became one of the concern’s best-selling cars.

In 2000, a modification of the M150 was released, which was restyled and began to be assembled in Uzbekistan. After Daewoo Motors went bankrupt in 2001 and was sold to General Motors, most of the cars received the Chevrolet nameplate. In 2003, the car was transformed and it acquired a 1-liter engine and an automatic transmission.

Second generation

Since 2005, cars have been produced all over the world new modification— M200. General Motors decides to produce cars Chevrolet brand Spark, but for the countries of Eastern Europe, Korea and Russia retains the familiar name. In 2007, Daewoo Matiz vehicles were equipped with equipment that complies with the Euro-3 standard. The environmentally friendly engine has become more distinguished long term operation.

In 2009, the car began to be produced under the M300 modification. Externally, the car was not much different from its predecessors, but the interior became more comfortable and practical. The car underwent significant design changes in 2011. The headlights were significantly increased in size, and the rear dimensions acquired a more formal shape. The bumper has also undergone changes, which have now become more practical and durable. The modification is produced under the name Daewoo Matiz Creative.

"Daewoo Matiz" technical characteristics

The technical characteristics of the model changed slightly throughout the entire production period. Over the entire period, one of the significant changes was the increase in engine volume and its compliance environmental standard Euro-3. The car has a hatchback body, which allows you to fit even large items into the cabin. First generation cars can accommodate 4 passengers, while other modifications can seat up to 5 people.

All cars run on A-92 gasoline and higher.

The engine in the Daewoo Matiz is located transversely in the front of the car. Used in the car injection feed fuel and distributed injection of gasoline. The machines are equipped with two engine models - F8CV and B10S1.

F8CV

The engine has a volume of 796 cm 3 and a power of 51 horsepower. This engine has been installed from the very beginning of production of cars of this model. "Matiz" has the following technical characteristics:

• the engine has 3 cylinders and 6 valves in them;
• the standard piston size is 68.5 mm;
• piston stroke is 72 mm;
• compression ratio is 9.2;
• The engine is liquid cooled.

B10S1

The engine is enlarged compared to the previous one and has a volume of 995 cm 3 and 64 liters. With. For the first time, cars with this engine began to be produced in 2003 and are still being manufactured today. "Daewoo Matiz" engine characteristics:

• the engine has 4 cylinders, each of which has 2 valves;
• the pistons have a diameter of 68.5 mm;
• piston stroke is 67.5 mm;
• compression ratio is 9.3;
• The engine is cooled using liquid.

The fuel consumption of the Daewoo Matiz, according to reviews from motorists, on both engines on the highway is 5.5 - 7 liters, in the city 7 - 8 liters.

Chassis and chassis

In all trim levels, the chassis and chassis are identical. The only difference is the gearbox. Included with the 0.8 liter engine is installed only manual transmission, and with a 1-liter engine, both manual and automatic transmissions can be installed. The car has front-wheel drive, thanks to which the car can easily drive even through sand.

The front suspension assembly consists of:

• shock absorber struts;
• lower wishbone;
• transverse stabilizer;
• helical spring.

The rear suspension system includes:

• connected trailing arms;
• coil spring;
• telescopic shock absorber.

The car is equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes braking devices. The wheels can only be fitted with tires with a diameter of R13. In the basic configuration, cars are usually supplied with 155/65 or 145/70 wheels.

Body and dimensions of the Daewoo Matiz

Cars of the M100 and M150 series have a length of 3,495 mm, and modifications M200 and higher are already produced with dimensions of 3,497 mm. All machines are 1,495 mm wide and 1,485 mm high. In cars until 2005, the ground clearance was 140 mm. Since 2005, the ground clearance for the Daewoo Matiz has become 150 mm. Automotive wheelbase is 2,340 mm for all modifications. The front wheel track is 1315 mm, and the rear track is 1280 mm.

The interior features front seats that are very easily adjustable and suitable for both petite and wealthy people. Depending on the configuration, the car can be equipped with:

1. On-board computer.
2. Acoustic system with two or four speakers.
3. Folding rear seats.
4. Air conditioner.
5. Rearview mirror.
6. Watch.
7. MP3 player.

Cars purchased at the showroom have three standard configurations, and cars from the secondary market are most often additionally equipped with various accessories and devices.

Safety

In cars modern configuration 2 or 4 airbags are installed. The reinforced frame of the car ensures the safety of passengers inside, and adjustable belts allow you to securely fix people in the cabin. The rear seat has seat belts for installing a child car seat.

Comparison of Daewoo Matiz trim levels

Today the car is available in several trim levels, which are compared in the table below.

MX b/c M 18	MX s/k M 16	MX delux M 30
Engine 0.8 liter, 52 hp.	Engine 0.8 liter, 52 hp.	Engine 0.8 liter, 52 hp.
	Remote opening of the fuel tank and trunk flap	Remote opening of the gas tank flap
power steering	power steering	power steering
CD MP3	CD MP3	CD MP3
5 tbsp. Manual transmission	5 tbsp. Manual transmission	5 tbsp. Manual transmission
Decorative caps	Decorative caps	Alloy wheels
Folding rear seat	Folding rear seat	Folding rear seat
	Air conditioner	Air conditioner
		Heated rear window

Prices for new and used cars

The cost of a car depends both on the configuration and on the showroom in which it is sold. average cost a car in the MX b/c M 18 configuration is $5,700 - $6,000. The MX s/k M 16 configuration will cost the car enthusiast $6,150–$6,400, and the MX delux M $6,450–6,800.

The cost of cars on the secondary market greatly depends on the condition of the car, its mileage, year of manufacture and configuration. For cars in good condition with mileage of 100 thousand km, manual transmission and 0.8 liter engine average price will be 2,500 - 3,500 dollars. Cars with mileage up to 200 thousand km with the same data can be purchased at a price of 2,000 - 2,800 dollars. Cars with automatic transmission and mileage less than 100 thousand km are sold at a cost of 3,500 - 4,000 dollars.

Operating costs

The main expense when traveling by car is fuel. Also for motorists prerequisite is annual insurance, the cost of which also depends on driving experience and accident-free driving. It is recommended to change every 8 - 10 thousand kilometers air filters And engine oil. According to the experience of car owners, it is best to change spark plugs at 15 - 16 thousand km. It is recommended by the manufacturer to change the timing belt every 60 thousand km, but depending on the characteristics of the region, the quality of the part and driving style, replacement may be needed either earlier or much later. Another important consumable is transmission oil. It is recommended to replace it every 50 - 60 thousand kilometers.

Competitors of the Daewoo Matiz car

The main competitor of the car is the Chevrolet Spark, which has almost all the characteristics of the Matiz. Another car brand that seriously competes with the Daewoo is Chery Kimo. "Chery Kimo" has more low cost and is gradually gaining more and more fans among domestic car enthusiasts.

Since 2016, the UzDaewoo plant began producing cars under the Ravon R2 brand, which are gradually displacing Daewoo Matiz Creative from the markets of Korea, Russia and Eastern Europe.

Typical problems when operating a Daewoo Matiz

Cars with a long history often have broken glass, which is caused by corrosion of the platform on which it is attached. Corrosion is also often to blame for malfunctions. exhaust system. One more weak point"Daewoo Matiz" is a suspension system that wears out much faster than in cars of this class. Suspension repair is often complicated by the fact that threaded connections Corroded areas appear.

At untimely replacement The engine most often receives a timing belt serious damage in the form of bent valves and is difficult to repair. Often a generator breakdown occurs in the form of a breakdown of the diode bridge. Replacing a part does not require a lot of money, but is a rather unpleasant procedure. The first engine malfunctions begin with careful handling at 200 thousand mileage. The main engine failures are:

• extraneous noise during operation;
• broken cylinder heads;
• breakdown of the piston partitions in the ring area.

Conclusion

The Daewoo Matiz car will be an excellent solution for people who value maneuverability, ease of operation and affordable cost of transport. The car is in its price segment fully meets the expectations of motorists, and minor disadvantages become invisible compared to the advantages. Daewoo Matiz is a true city car that will ensure economical movement around the city and its practicality. The car is perfect for novice drivers.

(6 ratings, average: 4,33 out of 5)

Daewoo Matiz is a city car of the South Korean division of General Motors, developed by Daewoo (part of GM). It is a five-door A-class hatchback, which was initially sold in Europe and America under the name Chevrolet Spark.

The first generation car with the factory designation M100 was originally intended for Fiat, which ordered a design project for the future car from the Italian studio Giorgetto Giugiaro. However, the project was later rejected, and Daewoo bought the rights to it. The result was a car with body index M100, which replaced the outdated Daewoo Tico city car. But despite this, Daewoo Matiz borrowed some design elements from Tico. This was a controversial decision, given the fact that the Daewoo Tico used components and assemblies from Japanese model Suzuki Alto model 1982. Thus, the Daewoo Matiz, which went on sale in 1997, was already technically outdated. Fortunately, this did not harm the popularity of the car, which sold out very quickly. In this regard, the city car was produced in the same place where it was sold.

Daewoo Matiz Hatchback

In 2000, an updated version of the M150 debuted, which was produced in Uzbekistan. However, the model was still produced with a 0.8 liter engine. This continued until 2003 - by that time the range had expanded due to liter engine. Later, an even more powerful 1.2-liter version appeared.

The 1997 model reached the end of its life cycle, but continued to be produced until 2016. Then Daewoo Matiz was renamed Ravon Matiz, but it was unsuccessful marketing ploy, which was the reason for the final cessation of sales of Daewoo Matiz/Ravon Matiz.

The nimble "Daewoo Matiz" has long earned the title of popular car and irreplaceable in the conditions of city traffic jams and crowded car parking. The only problem is still the choice of suitable tires for the Daewoo Matiz. Besides the fact that the assortment presented in stores is not as wide as for 15- or 17-inch counterparts, there are also difficulties in choosing the right size. There are several suitable options. About what size of tires and wheels for the Daewoo Matiz is better to choose and what they recommend wearing on the car experienced drivers, This article.

The manufacturer has established the main standard tire sizes for Daewoo Matiz: 155/65/R13 and 145/70/R13.

According to the accepted designation system for technical indices, the first number is the width of the tire at the point of contact with the road surface, that is, the distance between the outer edges of the tire when inflated. The second number indicates the ratio of tire profile height to width, expressed as a percentage. That is, 65% of 155 mm or 70% of 145. This figure in both sizes differs by literally a couple of millimeters and is about 101 mm. The letter R indicates that the cord arrangement is radial, as on most modern cars. And finally, the last number determines the radius of the inner circle of the wheel. Everyone has permissible sizes tires for Daewoo Matiz are 13 inches (or 33 cm).

Which tires are better to install in winter and which in summer?

Owners of Daewoo Matiz recommend installing tires size 145/70/R13 in winter. Such tires, in comparison with their wider counterparts, in the studded version will brake better and “get out” of the melted snow porridge more confidently. And due to the fact that they are narrower and the profile is higher, the pressure on the spikes will be greater. This will allow them to better grip snow or fragile ice on the road. Manufacturers say that there are no recommendations regarding the choice of size for winter tires on Daewoo Matiz, both tire sizes can be used regardless of the season and vehicle configuration.

The use of tires of standard sizes guarantees the absence of problems both with the vehicle's handling and with warranty service, since there are often cases when Daewoo Matiz owners were denied a warranty extension due to the use of non-standard tire sizes.

What other tire sizes do Daewoo Matiz owners install?

Tires of the size recommended by UZ-Daewoo, although they guarantee comfort and safety, are not very often found on open sale. In addition, the cost of such wheels is sometimes comparable to the price of their more serious 15-inch counterparts. Owners of small cars have long ago solved this problem and selected suitable wheels experimentally.

The most common and suitable replacement standard sizes Tires for Daewoo Matiz are size 155/70/R13. They differ from the original Matiz ones only in the profile height, but, according to reviews, this does not interfere at all safe movement. The wheel touches the fender liner only when the steering wheel is in the extreme position or when snow gets clogged under the wheel arches in winter. Many owners have never encountered this problem at all, but, on the contrary, say that the ground clearance increases, and due to this the car drives softer and the dynamics decrease. This size fits easily standard wheels"Daewoo Matiz" will rarely arouse suspicion among employees service centers, since it is standard size for the “twin brother” of “Daewoo Matiz” - “Chevrolet Spark”.

Tires of size 165/65/R13 are recommended to be installed only as a last resort, when it was not possible to purchase products in one of the three sizes mentioned above. These tires are one centimeter wider than the maximum allowed by the manufacturer and significantly higher. But according to reviews from owners, the friction on the lockers when the car is fully turned is already quite strong, and the rubber on standard “stamped” wheels begins to be “eaten up” after 15-20 thousand kilometers. Therefore, such tires require more expensive “alloy” wheels. It is important to keep in mind that when using tires for Daewoo Matiz of these sizes, a correction is made for the speedometer readings: if the speed sensor shows 100 km/h, real speed vehicle speed is 102.3 km/h.

When installing even larger tires on the Daewoo Matiz, difficulties may arise with the normal operation of the steering mechanism, since the load on the suspension, engine and braking mechanisms of the car will significantly increase.

Tire sizes allowed for Daewoo Matiz

Main tire brands for Daewoo Matiz

When purchasing tires from many Daewoo Matiz owners, the main selection parameter is cost. On a small city sedan it is unlikely that you will be able to appreciate all the advantages of wheels from premium brands, so you should pay attention to the products domestic producers or more budget subsidiaries worldwide famous brands.

Cordiant (Russia)

Great value"price-quality" and big choice models and sizes for all seasons. The cost starts from 1700 rubles. for the tire. According to the owners, they are very soft, but at the same time strong and wear-resistant tires for Daewoo Matiz.

Hankook (Korea)

Decent tires both for the city and for the highway. They cost a little more than Cordiant (from 2,000 rubles per cylinder), but according to the owners, they deserved a solid 5 in terms of handling (+ they were removed because the tires do not always behave well when driving in ruts, but this was never noticed case of side skidding) and 5+ for comfort (the rubber is very soft and almost silent). True, there are practically no tires of size 145/70/R13 on sale, but 155 tires - both summer and winter - are in a large assortment.

Nokian Nordman (Finland, Russia)

A subsidiary brand of the economy segment of the Finnish concern Nokia N is focused on Russian market, the plant for the production of these tires using Finnish technologies is located in St. Petersburg. Tires of size 155/70/R13, which are not typical for Daewoo Matiz, are in demand among motorists, as they guarantee 100% controllability in all conditions. weather conditions. They confidently overcome deep puddles, and in winter they perform well on icy surfaces, maintaining their trajectory and preventing slipping. All this, combined with an adequate price (about 2000-2500 rubles per tire), allows motorists to forget about such drawbacks as poor cross-country ability in muddy conditions or when caught in a snowdrift and faster wear compared to their budget counterparts.

• You should adhere to the tire sizes recommended by the manufacturer if the car is under warranty.
• According to the rules traffic, all four wheels must be the same size and season (half or one wheel cannot be studded, and the rest summer).
• It is better to change tires in sets - even wear is safer when driving.