Chevrolet, although an American brand of cars, is like a native one for the inhabitants of Ukraine, because the AvtoZAZ-Daewoo enterprise is a subsidiary of Chevy. It began at the dawn of the 2000s, when the American giant General Motors, the owner of Chevrolet, took over the Korean car company to produce cars for Europe. And the Koreans, in turn, agreed to cooperate with UkrAvtoZAZ-Service. Therefore, it is not surprising that various Chevrolet models roam our roads: Aveo, Lacetti, Captiva, Evanda, Epica and others, including those assembled by us.
Pros and cons of Chevrolet Evanda
One of the most popular models was the Chevrolet Evanda. This relatively inexpensive sedan of Korean origin, which claims to be considered a business class car, began to conquer the market in 2002. Despite the small engine size (about 2 liters) and the four-cylinder engine, Evanda provides a comfortable measured ride. While the car's response takes some getting used to in tight corners, it performs well in smooth corners. Of course, the car feels better on good roads, but the suspension also smooths out all the bumps. In general, the owners of these cars are satisfied with the high level of comfort, but recognize them as not the most convenient to drive and require expensive maintenance and high fuel consumption.
According to the experience of automakers, the Chevrolet Evanda rear suspension is more durable than the front, and the stabilizer links and ball joints fly quickly, so auto parts dealers advise replacing the originals with analogues that take into account factory flaws. Or maybe the developers simply did not know about the quality of Ukrainian roads...
In any case, the next generation of Chevy soon appeared - the Chevrolet Epica, in which they tried to take into account Evanda's weaknesses. And yet, this model has been in demand on the Ukrainian used car market for more than ten years.
Advantages of the Chevrolet Epica
Chevrolet Epica is based on Evanda, has all its advantages, but looks more solid, and behaves more dynamically. The epic has become noticeably more powerful and slightly more economical in fuel consumption, but its chassis has not changed much: the rear independent suspension has remained the same, only the bracket reinforcement between the lower arm and the side member has disappeared in the front, because the structure was strengthened in a different way. Unlike Evanda, Epica is available with both automatic and manual transmissions (only "automatic" is available for the more powerful 2.5 liter version of the engine). By the way, Epica's quiet and evenly running engine is already a six-cylinder.
If for someone on roads with pits and potholes a soft suspension is a plus, then others perceive this fact as a minus. Some Chevrolet Epica owners still complain about its rather weak chassis, which requires frequent replacement of floating silent blocks. With all the smoothness of the ride, squeaks and knocks in the rear suspension are often disturbing. Therefore, those who are in search of a suitable Chevy model often face a dilemma - choose a cheaper Evanda or overpay for an Epica. Advantage on the person only for those who appreciate modern design and high speeds.
CHERY EASTAR: the desire to get into this row
We are no longer surprised by the ability of the Chinese to imitate and copy what is in demand in the world market. Although true connoisseurs of Chevy can not be deceived by the external brilliance of Chery. Still, the Chery Eastar, based on the Chevrolet Evanda concept, only proves its popularity. Feel the benefits of Evanda and other Korean cars in this Chinese version, which has absorbed the best ideas and made them more accessible. For example, Istar's rear suspension is an exact copy of Evanda's suspension.
Of course, you can talk about the quality of Chery for a long time, but thanks to the relatively low price of cars from the Middle Kingdom, a large layer of people has appeared who are satisfied with the capabilities and shortcomings of the Chinese auto industry. This state of affairs is also convenient because for the "Chinese" you can choose either original spare parts from manufacturers, or European counterparts, and thereby increase their reliability.
Polyurethane silent blocks for Chevrolet Evanda, Chevrolet Epica and Chery Eastar from PoliPro
These sister Chevrolet models have their own "chronic diseases". But you can treat her rear suspension by replacing the bushings with polyurethane ones. This elastomer is more durable and wear-resistant than rubber, and just takes into account the realities of our roads. The polyurethane suspension becomes slightly stiffer, allowing the car to hold the road better and forget about replacing consumables for a long time.
The Ukrainian manufacturer of polyurethane parts "Poly Pro" offers a complete kit for the rear suspension of Chevrolet Evanda and Chevrolet Epica. Silent blocks from PoliPro are an exact copy of the original ones, while being more affordable, but more durable in operation. The same parts are fully suitable for Chery Eastar. All products come with a 1-year written warranty, regardless of mileage.
Learn more about the possibilities of polyurethane for suspension repair and about cooperation with PolyPro by asking us questions by phone: 0674188704, 0993488754, 0936344338.
