Chevrolet Epica was developed by General Motors in conjunction with South Korean specialists in 2005 and presented at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The car surpassed its predecessors in the Chevrolet family due to its ultra-modern exterior and impressive technical characteristics. Some basic data of the Epica model repeat individual parameters of the previous ones, but overall the machine has its own platform.
Exterior
The appearance of the Chevrolet Epica is a testament to the present. It reflects many of the latest exterior innovations. Headlights integrate seamlessly with the grille carrying the large Chevrolet emblem, stylish red taillights combine with concentric white diffusers. The car looks elegant, thanks to an elongated, almost five-meter body. And being enrolled in the category of cars of the middle D class, the “Epica”, new in its dimensions, may well claim to be representative.
Interior
Chevrolet Epica is in the category of relatively inexpensive cars, although it has numerous technical advantages. The car is equipped with the latest ABS, an emergency system is built into the body, all seat belts with pretensioners, seats are equipped with dampers. The interior design of the Chevrolet Epica is an example of interior comfort. The interior of the car is spacious and roomy. Soft diffused lighting, upholstery in a restrained color scheme give a feeling of comfort. The seatbacks are automatically adjusted with the help of servos, and the driver's seat has several positions that take into account the growth and build of the driver. The ergonomics of the seats allow passengers and the driver to stay on the road for a long time.
Commercial value
Outside mirrors and power windows are equipped with electric drives. At the top of the dashboard is a computer on the display of which all traffic information is displayed. The technical level of the car is high, but nevertheless, Epica is the car of the future, and its characteristics are constantly being improved. The model is steadily held in the top lines of commercial sales bulletins, its popularity is growing. And this is well-deserved, since for all the time no complaints or claims for quality on the part of buyers have been filed.
Engine
The power plant of the Epica car is a transverse 6-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with a capacity of 145 liters. from. The injection system of the injection of a combustible mixture, coupled with a four-valve mechanism, provides stable uniform gas distribution. The motor runs smoothly and completely silently. The maximum speed of the car is about 210 km / h, gasoline consumption - 9 liters per hundred kilometers. "Epica" does not have a high throttle response, the characteristics are designed for smooth movement, without jerking and sharp turns. The dynamics of the machine corresponds to its class. And, of course, another main characteristic of the car is its price. "Epica" is one of the most popular models on the Russian market, and its cost varies from 650 to 820 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration.