Nexia is a fairly popular car in the CIS. The machine was manufactured from 1995 to 2015. in two generations. Most of the models of the last years of release were produced in Uzbekistan at the UzDau factory. Now the company is called Ravon. “Nexia” in the usual way they no longer produce. But the old Daewoo was replaced by an equally interesting car - the Ravon R-3. The car has been mass-produced since 2016 and officially delivered to Russia. Also, production in Kazakhstan has been established. What are the “Ravon Nexia R-3” specifications, reviews and cost? See our today's article for answers to these and many other questions.
Design
According to the reviews of the owners, the Ravon Nexia R-3 is a converted T250 Chevrolet Aveo. Outwardly, these machines are very similar. Compare their design by photo.
Reviews about "Ravon Nexia R-3" are very mixed. Some say that the Uzbeks simply plagiarized the old Chevrolet from the 2000s. Others argue that thanks to the common platform there will be no problems with the search for spare parts (including body parts).
Outwardly, these machines are very similar. So, the Uzbeks changed only the front. The car "Ravon Nexia R-3" has more angular headlights and a different grille. The bumper turned out to be embossed, with “evil” bevels and wide foglights. In head optics and PTF halogen light is used. As noted by the owners, the car “Ravon Nexia R-3” has poor optics.
As for the rest of the body, they are all identical to the old Aveo - the side line, the smooth contours of the roof and the fully copied rear. At the back, the Ravon can only be distinguished by the nameplates and the emblem on the trunk lid. Headlights, a bumper and other elements are completely interchangeable with Chevrolet Aveo.
In general, the appearance of the car "Ravon" is not disgusting. Yes, the car has a slightly outdated design. Indeed, in this form, Chevrolet was produced more than ten years ago. But if you take into account the cost of the car (we will talk about the price at the end of the article), many mistakes can be forgiven. For those who want to stand out from the stream, “Ravon R-3” is clearly not suitable - say the reviews. But this is a great trouble-free car for everyday use.
Body
Many owners are complaining about the quality of the metal at Ravona. It is compared with foil. The body crumpled strongly at the slightest impact. In the event of an accident, the geometry of the car is significantly violated. As for the paintwork, it is quite high quality. But after the accident, the damaged area should be urgently painted. Pockets of corrosion quickly form on bare metal.
Dimensions, clearance
According to reviews, the new "Ravon Nexia R-3" is a very compact car that allows you to maneuver without problems in the city stream. The car belongs to the B-class. The length of the body is 4.33 meters, width - 1.5 meters, height - 1.69. With such dimensions there is no problem finding a parking space. This is a big plus - say reviews about cars. "Ravon Nexia R-3" in addition has a good clearance. On standard 14-inch wheels, the distance to the bottom of the body is as much as 16 and a half centimeters. A short base (a little less than two and a half meters) contributes to excellent cross-country ability. On such a "Nexia" is not afraid to drop into some outback or to the country. This is a universal car.
Salon: first acquaintance
Let's move inside the four-door car "Ravon Nexia R-3." We note right away that the doors open at a great angle and there are no landing problems. What do the reviews say about the Ravon Nexia R-3 car? The visibility inside is simply excellent, thanks to the high landing and the huge windshield. There are practically no dead zones. As for ergonomics, it is at the level of the old Nexia - the correct landing geometry, convenient location of the control buttons. Finishing materials - plastic and fabric. In budget trim levels, the interior is monochrome. In more expensive versions, the manufacturer offers a two-tone interior with beige upholstery. Reviews say that this combination of shades gives the car a more prestigious look. Purely black interior looks gloomy - say the reviews. "Ravon Nexia R-3" should be taken only with a bright interior.
The front panel of the sedan has similarities with the Chevrolet Aveo. Take at least a
two-din radio that is located on the center console. However, customer reviews of Ravon Nexia R-3 insist that the radio is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth without any problems. There is also a USB port. The radio supports most modern audio formats. Nexia's speakers are frankly of poor quality. You can listen to the radio on them, but you definitely should not count on surround sound. Responses of owners say that the steering wheel has no adjustments. The same problem was observed both on the Daewoo Nexia and the Chevrolet Aveo. Additionally, there are buttons on the steering wheel. Using them you can adjust the volume of the music. But often they do not have to be used - the “twist” of the radio is right at hand.
Let's move on to the dashboard. It consists of four arrow indicators. This is a speedometer, tachometer, as well as a fuel level sensor and engine temperature. Below is a small on-board computer. He considers the daily and total mileage. What do the reviews of the Ravon Nexia R-3 say? The instrument panel is very informative, but the on-board computer display is very archaic. Such "calculators" were installed on cars from the 90s.
Seats, trunk
The driver's seat, regardless of configuration, is made of fabric. There are several adjustments, but it’s not possible to set the seat in height normally for many. On the side there is also a “lamb” for adjusting the angle of inclination of the pillow. The design of the seats is identical to the old Aveo and Nexia. It’s comfortable to sit, but in 2017 I want more comfort - reviews say. Due to the narrow body, it is physically impossible to place the armrest between the front seats. At Aveo, this was easier.
The back row is designed for three people. But due to the width of one and a half meters, only two manage to fit comfortably. The rear sofa is close to the front row and tall passengers can rest their knees against the back of their seats. But if you compare “Ravon” with classmates (this is “Renault Logan” and “Lada Granta”), this problem is not only for “Nexia”. All owners of B-class cars face such a disaster. But the headroom is enough with a margin.
As for the luggage compartment, its volume is 376 liters. In this regard, Ravon loses to its competitors. The same "Logan" trunk volume is exactly 400 liters. What are the disadvantages of Ravon Nexia R-3? Owner reviews say that the back of the rear sofa is not fully transformed. Moreover - there is no ski hatch here to carry long loads (but he was on the old Nexia). At the bottom, the trunk opening is narrowed due to large lamps. You need to load the thing very carefully - say the reviews.
Build quality
What are the disadvantages of Ravon Nexia R-3? Responses of owners repeatedly insist on poor-quality assembly of the cabin. Take at least the gaps between the mating parts. They "walk" everywhere, and plastic linings quickly fall off. Many blame Ravon for the unsuccessful location of the USB port. It is located in the parking brake area. To connect your smartphone to it, you will have to be distracted from the road.
Another minus of the car "Ravon Nexia R-3", which is noted by the reviews of the owners, is the narrow pockets in the doors. This problem was also on the Aveo in the 250th body, but the Uzbeks did not eliminate this drawback. It’s hard to put even a liter bottle of water in this pocket.
Plastic pads that close the front sills often fall off. Owner reviews also note a significant difference in the gaps between the gearbox selector cover and the black glossy pad.
In fairness, it must be said that the build quality at the Ravon Center was even worse. In addition to the walking gaps, there was a creaky plastic and a pungent smell - phenol poured into the cabin. Nexia R-3 does not have such features, which is a definite plus. Uzbeks do work on mistakes.
Engine
What are the technical characteristics of Ravon Nexia R-3? Owner reviews note the following drawback - the line of power units consists of one in-line four-cylinder engine. This is an atmospheric S-TEC engine that meets the Euro 5 environmental standard. The unit is distinguished by a timing chain drive and aluminum cylinder head. The timing mechanism is a 16-valve. The block is cast iron, the injection is distributed, with a variable phase of exhaust and intake.
This power unit has good technical specifications. With a volume of 1485 cubic centimeters, the Uzbeks managed to remove 107 horsepower from it. The torque of the unit is 141 Nm at 3.8 thousand revolutions. Reviews note the high reliability of this unit. The motor is difficult to overheat, and it needs overhaul no earlier than 300 thousand kilometers.
Transmission
Depending on the configuration, Ravon Nexia can be equipped with two types of gearboxes:
- Five-speed mechanics.
- Six-speed automatic.
The latter was borrowed from the Chevrolet Cobalt. This box has already managed to prove itself on the good side. Reviews about her are only positive. The transmission has a good efficiency and gives the Nexia a good acceleration dynamics. As for mechanics, it is almost eternal - oil is filled for the entire service life, and the clutch wears out only to 150 thousand kilometers. The resource of both boxes is comparable to the engine. During operation, these transmissions do not require additional intervention (on an automatic transmission, unless changing the oil every 60 thousand kilometers).
Dynamics
107 horsepower - is it a lot or a little? According to reviews, for the B-class this is quite enough. The curb weight of the Ravon Nexia RZ car is 1,100 kilograms - the car is very light. Together, this gives good dynamic performance. Acceleration to hundreds on the "mechanics" is 12.2 seconds. With the “automatic” this parameter is 0.5 seconds longer. The maximum speed of the Ravon Nexia RZ car is 180 kilometers per hour. In the city, these characteristics are quite enough (especially considering that the Ravon is a budget car).
Fuel consumption
Along with the good dynamics of the “Ravon Nexia R-3,” reviews note good fuel efficiency. So, in urban mode, this one and a half liter engine on the "mechanics" consumes 8 liters of gasoline. According to reviews, "Ravon Nexia R-3" with an "automatic" consumes no more than 10 liters of the 95th. If you compare this sedan with competitors, it deserves primacy in the list of the most economical cars. For comparison: "Logan" on the "machine" can burn up to 14 liters of gasoline in the city. Owners are simply horrified by these indicators!
Chassis
As we said earlier, the Ravon Nexia R-3 is built on the basis of the old Chevrolet Aveo. Therefore, many components and assemblies (including the suspension) migrated to the "Uzbek". An independent suspension with spring struts of the MacPherson type is installed on the front. At the rear is a semi-independent beam with coil springs and telescopic single-tube shock absorbers. Also, "Ravon Nexia R-3" is equipped with a stabilizer bar.
Steering gear - rail with hydraulic booster. The latter is available as standard. But the brakes are combined. Front are disk mechanisms, and rear drum mechanisms. Moreover, drum brakes are present even on the Nexia in a luxury configuration. But already in the "base" there are ABS sensors on each wheel.
What do the reviews say about the suspension and driving performance of the Ravon Nexia R-3 sedan?
Driving qualities of the "Uzbek" are not too encouraging. The suspension on the Ravona is frankly stiff. She is not able to work out irregularities normally. Therefore, large bumps are better to go around. In addition to this, reviews note the high noise of the racks. This is partly the fault of poor sound insulation. At a speed of over 80 kilometers per hour, wind breaks into the cabin. The reason for this is poor-quality door seals. The arches also lack sound insulation. A characteristic rumble is felt inside. However, the plastic does not creak inside. Despite the presence of two stabilizers, there is no need to talk about the lateral stability of the car. According to reviews, "Ravon Nexia R-3" is very afraid of side rolls. The car enters into turns with difficulty, especially at high speeds. The reason for this is the short wheelbase and high body.
The only plus of this suspension is the low cost of maintenance. The construction has been in operation since the 90s, and spare parts for Ravon cost a penny. The rear beam and front levers last a very long time. But the ball bearings on the drive wheels are already breaking up to 40 thousand. When buying, it is worth replacing rubber with a higher profile one. This will partially save the suspension parts from loads and add a bit of comfort.
Prices, configuration
Recently, the Uzbek manufacturer Ravon raised prices for its line of cars, including Nexia RZ. But even in this situation, the car remains very attractive in its price range. The cost of the initial configuration is 450 thousand rubles. This is the Comfort version. The basic list of Ravon Nexia R-3 vehicle options includes:
- One airbag.
- One-color interior.
- Hydraulic power steering.
- Audio system with two speakers and a USB connector.
- Fog lights.
- On-board computer.
- Power windows.
- ABS system.
- Full size reserve.
- 14-inch stamped wheels and decorative caps.
It will be a sedan with a manual gearbox. Versions with a gun are available in the Optimum configuration. The cost of this version starts from 490 thousand rubles. For automatic transmission will have to pay 40 thousand rubles. The list of options additionally includes:
- Power windows front doors (rear - on a mechanical drive).
- Air conditioning.
- Central locking.
- Electric mirrors.
The maximum configuration is called "Elegance". Its initial cost is 530 thousand rubles. This will be a manual gearbox version. For the machine, as in the previous case, you will have to pay 40 thousand rubles. The Elegance package has the following set of options:
- Power windows on all doors.
- The second airbag.
- Music with four speakers.
- Two-tone interior.
- 15-inch alloy wheels (however, the spare wheel will still be stamped at 14 inches).
Owner reviews note that the manufacturer does not provide a package of additional options.
All of the above is the maximum list of options that may be present in the Ravon Nexia RZ sedan.
To summarize
Despite the increase in prices, the demand for this car has not decreased. This car is a serious competitor for Dastun On-Do and Renault Logan. The car has the following advantages:
- Powerful and economical engine.
- Hassle-free transmission.
- Low cost of maintenance.
But it is also worth highlighting the main disadvantages of the "Uzbek". This is a relatively low build quality of the cabin, stiffer suspension, outdated design, poor equipment and poor handling.
As we see, the sedan "Ravon Nexia RZ" is not without flaws. But competitors have the same disadvantages. Should I take this car for myself? This is a purely individual question. Ravon Nexia RZ is the choice for those who want a simple, trouble-free car for everyday use. It will not work to stand out with him in the stream. Counting on a comfortable lounge with a roomy trunk is also not worth it. Still, this is a budget car.