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Chevrolet Captiva Full Road Test Report
Ikon 2.0 LS - The Chevrolet Captiva Ikon is the special edition version of the popular SUV, offering plenty of space and chunky good looks, in an attractive low price package. The special edition Ikon is based on t... read more
Chevrolet Aveo Full Road Test Report
1.4 LT - Chevrolet has confirmed that it is becoming the value brand of the GM group and according to the maker its cars are big on value, style and quality. Chevrolet has launched the Aveo to replace the Kalo... read more
Chevrolet Epica Full Road Test Report
2.0-litre petrol 5-speed manual - The new Epica really is big on the outside, big on the inside and big on value and the new saloon from Chevy starts at an ultra competitive price of £13,595. Sadly the design is a bit bland but with C... read more
Chevrolet Matiz Full Road Test Report
0.8 S - The Chevrolet Matiz is looking to compete against other “budget” cars such as the Kia Picanto and Fiat Panda. In some aspects it leads its rivals but falls short in too many areas.... read more
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Chevrolet Captiva
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Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon
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Mark Williams, Staffordshire
Chevrolet Tacuma 1.6 SX 2005
Very good value for money, I have a 55 plate Tacuma on a Chevrolet badge, picked it up for £2500 with only 31,000 miles on the clock, but this car is equipped with everything It can be a little thirsty around town, but on a long journey it is very economical. The car is very comfortable to drive, and looks good on the outside. Plenty of space on the inside, and plenty of leg room for everyone. The car is a real pleasure to drive.
Submitted: 22/06/2009 15:22:20
Kawa Kambari, Lanarkshire
Chevrolet Lacetti 5 Door 1.6 2004
It’s a good car but just I’ve got a problem with the petrol it gets through. I spend a lot of money on petrol for this 1.6 - £35 a week to do about about 100miles.
Submitted: 07/05/2009 08:59:40
Kevin Pritchard, Staffordshire
Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VDCi 7 Seats. 2008
After several months of searching for a replacement for my Vectra Elite, I finally chose the Captiva and I’m very pleased. The car looks more expensive than it was and I’ve recieved lots of admiring glances and good comments from friends and neighbours. The drive can be a little bouncy on poor roads but despite many reviews I’ve read the car is superb on motorways and A roads. The engine has plenty of power and overtaking is no problem. The car easily accomodates 2 adults, 2 growing kids and a dog along with large amounts of luggage. The main benefit is no more complaints of ’feeling sick’ coming from the back which was a constant whine with the Vectra. The added bonus of the seven seats is great for days out with grandparents although the dog has to stay at home! To sum up a great car for the growing family who can’t afford a big german equivalent.
Submitted: 08/04/2009 09:48:34
Terry & Gloria Jenner, Kent
Chevrolet Aveo 2008
We have had this car since July 2008 and find it really good apart from one major safety problem - the drivers side door mirror is not convex and this means there is a very bad blind spot; you can not see a car or motorbike if it is closer than three metres behind the back of of the Aveo. It’s at its worse when the drivers seat is further forward. The dealer is trying to sort the problem out but is not having a lot of luck. Has anyone else had this problem?
Submitted: 03/03/2009 08:51:19
Greg Archer, Leicestershire
Chevrolet Tacuma 1.6 SX 2005
I wanted an MPV for a family of five on a budget. The Tacuma was a cracking bargain at least £2k less than the equivalent Renault Megane which is a good comparison. Okay, so there is no diesel option, the emissions are not brilliant, and the 2.0 litre version will get hit hard when the new higher vehicle tax band are introduced in 2010 (so avoid it!). The 1.6 engine will do the job but it is a little noisy when worked hard and only averages 35mpg, but there are no known faults with the unit and if driven like a family car, it’s fine. Good points are interior space, three proper seat belts in the back for the kids (i.e. no lap straps) good sized boot and unbelievable value for money. It’s comfortable, there are lots of cubby holes for bits and bobs inside and the styling is a bit quirky, which I quite like in an odd sort of way. I have seen Tacumas’ with only 10 miles on the clock in dealers for £1800 under new price. The deprecation is vicious on newer models and a genuine 3 year old car can easily be had for £3k with about 20-30,000 miles on the clock - that is real VFM, which every family will appreciate. It won’t set the world on fire but as a people transporter for not much money it is hard to beat.
Submitted: 13/02/2009 11:37:11
Colin Holland, England
Chevrolet Aveo 1.2s 2008
I have owned this car for a month or so. It represented excellent value for money. It is very well equipped for a base model [4 speaker CD stereo!!!], 4 air bags, 3 year warranty, 3 [yes 3] year AA roadside assistance. I paid an extra £199 for 3 years servicing. I love the car, it’s well built and roomy for a small car, it’s very, very good on petrol. The engine is a well tried Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 which are very reliable; its nippy in town and OK on the motorway. Great value motoring. Nobody could touch the deal Chevy gave me on this car.
Submitted: 28/01/2009 10:43:08
Ronald Irvine, Northern Ireland
Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 vcdi auto 7 seater 2008
I have bought a Captiva 7 seater and it gives me the best of all worlds , I have plenty of room and comfort for very little money GM have got it right , a 4x4,an estate car, a van, a saloon car, an MPV, so many variations in one vehicle and on top of all this elegance with very nice sporty clean crisp lines with the executive look, what other car company gives all this for so little money. Well, GM have won me over and with 50 years of cars and driving behind me I’m won over so I will stay with GM, I only wish this car had been in the UK earlier, so thank you GM and keep up the good work, Ron.
Submitted: 10/11/2008 14:42:22
Derek, Bedfordshire
Chevrolet Kalos sx auto 2007
Had’ Katie’ the Kalos for five months or so now. Our nickname sums up how both my wife and myself feel about her. A cosy, comfortable hatchback that represents remarkably good value for money. ’Katie’ is well put together, and everything works fine, just as it should. The heater is really efficient, as is the air conditioning. Although some of it looks, well, a bit utilitarian, it’s the overall driving experience we both like. Would we have another? We will certainly consider the Aveo as a replacement eventually, as long as the price remains competitive. We like it, for what it is reliable, comfortable, and well within our limited budget.
Submitted: 30/09/2008 08:52:07
Ginny Martin, Hampshire
Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 2007
I had this car on hire; it had done 17,000 miles, so I suppose it’s not entirely fair to compare it with a new one, or even a carefully privately owned one, but ye Gods, the gearbox was atrocious! The travel on the clutch pedal (in 1st and 2nd, particularly) was so long before the bite that my foot was off the floor and my knee nearly up to my ear - quite exhausting on a long, varied drive. Once in 5th, though, on motorways, it managed fine till we reached any upward incline - then there was a bit of a struggle - but it is only a 1.2, after all. I liked the dash instruments, but the seats and other trim were a bit cheap. However, if you can bear the gearing, and just want a runabout, this would be OK. Not for me, though.
Submitted: 26/08/2008 10:02:28
Wayde George, Bedfordshire
Chevrolet Captiva LTX 2007
Lets start with the bad, the steering is very light (but this aids parking) and you loose the feel of the road when driving especially at speed. The view out the back is poor but that has been compensated for by large wing mirrors and reverse sensors (a must). My wife has a Land Rover Freelander and it handles better but I must say this vehicle is magnificent. Its a big car which looks and seems smaller than it really is and handles well for its size. There is lots of space kit and gadgets for the price and it does nothing wrong. There are SUV that do things better but none that do all as well as the Captiva and thats including the price. it may not bring you the respect of an X5 or Merc but it will make people sit up and look and for a whole lot more, give it a try.
Submitted: 02/07/2008 16:28:17
Alan Utteridge, Norfolk
Chevrolet Lacetti 5 Door 2004
Purchased s/hand July 2006 - 9,879 miles. Apart from 2 oil leaks fixed under excellent warranty the car has performed well for the price range. The vehicle has now done 23,000 miles and goes well. It has got a good level of extras too.
Submitted: 02/07/2008 11:28:48
Sadie Edwards, Hampshire
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8 S 2007
Well it seems it’s been said before but this car is a good run around, however, get it on the motorway above 60 mph and it gets a little hairy. Brilliant for about town and great on the old purse to run but not something I’d buy if I did a lot of long distance journeys. I don’t so it suits my needs well.
Submitted: 24/04/2008 14:15:50
Mike Bury, Cornwall
Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 CDi LTX 5dr 2007
A very capable vehicle that really can hold it’s own. I’m very impressed with Chevrolet, this car really does what it says on the tin and is very enjoyable to drive. For the money, it’s a hell of a lot of car.
Submitted: 20/04/2008 21:23:25
Adrian Gorme, Warwickshire
Chevrolet Lacetti 4 Door Saloon 1.8 CDX 4dr 2007
The Lacetti 1.8 comes with a lot of kit for standard and leather seats and trim also making the interior feel expensive for the price of the car. It’s very comfortable on long journeys and has generous leg room in front and back. Mpg is quite good for a car of its size and servicing costs are reasonable. Performance is good. I have driven better cars but they were more expensive and I think for the money you pay Chevrolet have come up with a good product.
Submitted: 15/11/2007 18:51:45
Stuart Goddard, Warwickshire
Chevrolet Tacuma 1.6 2007
Practical, economic and spacious, everything I needed. Can’t say more than that.
Submitted: 12/11/2007 14:49:15
James Gibson, England
Chevrolet Lacetti 5 Door 1.8 CDX 2007
This is my company car and its distinctly average. A bit cheap I’m afraid but what do you expect for under £10k? It performs well enough but there are a lot of better cars out there.
Submitted: 09/11/2007 10:00:47
Hugo King, Hampshire
Chevrolet Matiz 1.0 S
Amanda’s review is short and sweet and is spot on. This is a very economical run around that is dependable if unexciting. One of the major minus points was the cornering and I never felt as safe as I would have liked when driving, especially jerky around roundabouts. Still, the low CO2 emissions certainly gave me a sense of well-being and as I’ve already said, the running costs were excellent. It is a good run around, that simple really.
Submitted: 29/10/2007 10:06:18
Antony Arnold, Carmarthenshire
Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 S
The Kalos is my company car and although it cruises well once a speed has been reached it struggles with acceleration. The ride is smooth and wind and road noise are minimal. Although this is now a Chevrolet car it must be kept in mind that it is still very much a Daewoo. I would not choose to buy or lease the Kalos when given the choise as it is rather uninspiring and far from luxurious. There are many better models in the marketplace.
Submitted: 29/10/2007 10:02:07
David Maxwell, Lincolnshire
Chevrolet Lacetti 5 Door 1.6 LX
Good little family car that offer excellent valur for money and comes with an attractive warranty and service package. It has ample space for a family of five including a decent sized boot and comes with a good level of equipment. If I’m honest the drive isn’t exciting but it gets you from A to B in comfort and it’s so far proved very reliable.
Submitted: 27/10/2007 14:50:01
Simon Thompson, Gloucestershire
Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi LT 5st
I’m really pleased I chose the Captiva after test driving several different 4x4 including Nissan and Citroen. The Captiva offers huge interior space, lots of kit as standard and good looks. The price helps as well - a LOT of car for a little price. There is just one thing I’d change on this and that’s the level of engine noise, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Excellent value for money.
Submitted: 27/10/2007 13:46:10
Stacy James, Worcestershire
Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 SE 5dr
This car is very cheap to run and insure and has a reasonable amount of space for me and my 2 sons, however, the handling leaves something to be desired at times and there is quite a bit of nasty plastic trim. It’s not a bad car, it’s just not that brilliant either. Average.
Submitted: 20/10/2007 09:36:13
Sarah Reed, Devon
Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon 1.6 SX 5dr
3 children and 2 dogs calls for something with a LOT of space and the Lacetti fits the bill perfectly. The only negative is it’s not the quietest car I’ve ever driven but noise levels are not excessive and you quickly get used to it. Very good.
Submitted: 29/09/2007 09:57:57
Amanda, Cheshire
Chevrolet Matiz
Good run around.
Submitted: 24/07/2007 14:11:09
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