Road test: Daewoo Nexia, Geely MK and Lada Priora

Which cars are better - domestic or foreign cars? Ask any driver about this and in response (you can bet) almost everyone will twirl their finger at their temple and, of course, give preference to the “foreign” auto industry. But is everything so clear? Yes, foreign cars have a positive reputation; they are considered to be of higher quality and more reliable. But our cars are usually cheaper. Moreover, the native manufacturer does not stand still and now in the price lists you can find models that can give a head start to some “overseas guests”. This material contains just such an example of an atypical confrontation. Let's find out whether Russian cars can compete with Uzbeks with Korean roots. So, Nexia or Priora - who is cooler?

Russian Lada Priora and Uzbek-assembled Daewoo Nexia - which is more acceptable for our consumers

Basics of making the right choice

Our car enthusiasts are always faced with the question of which car to buy – imported or domestic? Usually, those cars that are in the same class and same price category are compared. Nexia and Priora fall under such criteria.

When figuring out which is better: Priora or Nexia, it is necessary to take into account not only the technical, but also the external characteristics of these models. Deo in its current form has been produced since 2008. During this time, it did not undergo significant changes. Lada began production in 2007 and has gone through several restylings. Therefore, it is considered better than Priora.

Nexia first entered the domestic market in the 90s. In 1995, the car was modified, including the following parts:

Experts believe that Deo Nexia is the first imported car with which Priora can compete in many respects. The production of Lada was based on the VAZ 2110 car. Experts say that the Lada Priora is good for family trips, as it is a modern, technically sophisticated and safe vehicle.

Which is better VAZ or NEXIA? Comparison

A novice car enthusiast wants to buy his first car as soon as possible. But before buying, it is better to carefully familiarize yourself with the options that you can afford. As a rule, everyone starts with inexpensive cars, then the ideal option in this category would be VAZ, Nexia. But often beginners ask questions “what is better to buy a VAZ or Nexia?” You will find out the answer to the eternal question Nexia or VAZ by reading this article.

Comparison of VAZ and NEXIA

In one corner of the ring we will have a Daewoo Nexia, and in the other corner there will be an AvtoVAZ and the following models will take the rap for it: VAZ 2112 (two), VAZ 2114 (four), VAZ 2115 (fifteen) and VAZ 2110 (ten).

About VAZ - pros and cons

In our price category, almost all the popular fret models of past years are at once - from ten to fifteen. There are no significant differences between the models in equipment, only the appearance differs. Therefore, it makes no sense to compare the appearance of cars from Togliatti, just look at them:

Appearance of dozens of VAZ 2110

Appearance of two VAZ 2112

Appearance of the four VAZ 2114

Appearance of the tag VAZ 2115

Our cars look like the poor 90s, but despite the very outdated design, they are respected by the people. In almost every yard you can find one of these models, a particularly popular car among young people. The appearance is not repulsive, but the attitude towards the car is specific - everyone will know that you have little money.

There are exceptions to the rules; due to its popularity, tuning a VAZ is much easier. Shops with Chinese headlights or muffler tips are on every corner, as well as many popular movements such as loundsound and BPAN.

About Nexia - pros and cons

Nexia is not far behind in its popularity. In 2014, Daewoo cars were recognized as the best-selling cars in Russia. The first thing you need to know is that Nexia is a foreign car. Yes, no matter how you want it - the car was designed in Germany, finalized in South Korea, and produced in Uzbekistan. A big plus compared to other foreign cars is the price.

The new Nexia at one time did not cost much more than the new VAZ, so the choice is often obvious. For the same money we will get more reliable time-tested components and assemblies. Steering wheel, electric windows, air conditioning are practically standard. The appearance of the Daewoo is about the same time as our cars, but the restyling, at least from the front, looks advantageous.

Appearance of Nexia N100

Appearance of Nexia N150

Agree, the front end is not bad.

Comparison of VAZ and Nexia

Comparison of these cars needs to start with dry numbers, namely technical characteristics. Comparison table between VAZ and NEXIA:

Specifications

In terms of safety, both Nexia and VAZ leave much to be desired. For a novice owner, this is a particularly important parameter; it is better not to get into an accident in these cars.

Vehicle operating rules

The body of the Deo Nexia, unlike the Priora, is welded, all-metal, four-door. It consists of attached parts and a frame, including the hood, doors, trunk lid, bumper, glazing parts, exterior and interior trim. The body frame is presented in the form of a spatial rigid truss consisting of nodes:

Body doors include outer and inner panels, which are connected around the perimeter by welding. From the inside, the door trim made of polyvinyl chloride film is fixed to the door using spring holders. The last element is welded to the fiberboard. Each door is equipped with safety glass and rotary locks with a function to block their opening.

Priora and Nexia are equipped with a hood that is hung on the body in front and locked with a lock. The latter has a cable drive with a handle, which is located in the cabin on the left under the instrument panel. The trunk lid has a device similar to the hood. You can close the lock with a key. Torsion bars make it easier to open the lid and hold it in the open position.

The front seats in Nexia have individual adjustment of the tilt and backrest position. If necessary, the seats can be moved along the cabin by 155 mm. The backrest can also be adjusted in angle. To arrange a sleeping place, you can move the seat forward by 83 mm and recline the backrest.

Heating of the interior of Deo and Lada is provided by air flow, which is heated by liquid from the engine cooling system. You can control the heating using the control lever handles. Priora is better than Nexia due to the presence of light and rain sensors. The adjustable and heated side windows provide additional driving comfort.

A car of the past or the present?

Nexia was created on the basis of the Opel Kadett, released in 1985. In this regard, Deo is longer than Lada. Nexia is better than Priora due to its smooth lines, interesting lighting equipment and forward-facing hood. These features confirm the reliability and stability of the vehicle. Last year Nexia went through a restyling. The new version of this car is equipped with more modern optics, a reinforced engine and windbreakers installed on the windows. The appearance of the car has remained virtually unchanged.

When choosing between Deo Nexia or Lada, many car enthusiasts pay special attention to the length of the body. The AvtoVAZ car looks solid due to its height and wide ground clearance. Better than the Priora with its wider doors.

If we compare the interior of Priora and Nexia, then both models claim to be a “family” car. However, much depends on the preferences of passengers. For those who like to put everything on the shelves, the Priora is better suited. They will like a huge number of different pockets and niches. Nexia differs from this model in its conservative interior. If necessary, the driver can adjust his seat, which allows a person of any body type to drive the car.

It will not be comfortable for three passengers to ride in the back seat of the Nexia. Despite the restyling, the interior of this model has not undergone significant changes. The interior is done in gray tones, and the seats are trimmed with fabric. Lada Priora is better in this regard, since an Italian company worked on its design and used high-quality upholstery.

Lada Priora, unlike Deo Nexia, has a more convenient arrangement of levers and functional buttons. Everything needed for driving is at the driver's fingertips. The following buttons are mounted in the door armrest:

Another reason why Priora is better than Deo is the armrest located between the passenger and driver. Here you can put various things. The interior of Priora, thought out to the smallest detail, gives the car comfort and coziness. An eye-pleasing finish, an ergonomic layout of the front panel, comfortable seats, and the availability of free space are the main advantages of the interior of this model. Nexia is better than Lada with its spacious trunk: 530 liters. versus 430 hp However, the loading opening of the first car is narrower, and the rear seat does not allow the backrests to be folded.

When comparing the dashboard of these models, it should be noted that the sensors in both cars are large. Priora is equipped with an optics control mechanism located to the left of the steering wheel. It allows you to adjust the operation of the dimensions, fog lights and headlights. An on-board computer video screen is installed in front of the driver, which provides additional convenience when driving.

Is there anything to compare?

However, there are still more differences, and thanks to the noticeable difference between the cars, it is easier to make a choice in favor of one option or another.

1. Appearance . Nexia is made of a one-piece welded body. The hood seems excessively long and slanted downwards. The model is dominated by smooth lines and interesting light optics, but overall the car is positioned as retro. Priora looks more modern. Her appearance is quite solid. The car seems smaller than its competitor, but the difference in size is small. Priora is shorter than Nexia, but slightly taller than it. Wide doorways are also a plus if there is a need to transport large items.
2. Interior . Nexia claims to be a family car, so its interior is conservative and simple. It is made of inexpensive hard plastic, the seats are still upholstered in fabric, and the dashboard looks simple but easy to read. There is not much space for rear passengers, so sitting three will be quite cramped. Priora, thanks to updates and the intervention of Italian designers, offers higher quality and interesting finishes, an ergonomic dashboard, additional options and more comfortable seats. In addition, there is more free space in the cabin above your head and under your feet than in the competitor.
3. The ground clearance is higher for the domestic car : 165 mm versus 158 mm for the Uzbek. So Priora beats its competitor in cross-country ability. However, the Nexia’s suspension is more pleasant - not too soft, but not too hard.
4. Priora is more economical than competing foreign cars . In the combined cycle, consumption is about 7 liters, in Nexia it is more than 8 liters.
5. The trunk of a foreign car is much more spacious - 530 liters , which is 100 liters more than that of a domestic car.
6. The visibility of the Russian car is better, since the headrests of the Uzbek can block the rear view, and the mirror has a somewhat distorting effect.
7. Fuel tank volume . 50 liters for Nexia versus 43 liters for Priora.
8. Price . Both cars, of course, belong to the budget category. A Daewoo can be purchased for around 300 thousand, and even an updated model from Ravon in a top-end configuration will not cost much more (around 400 thousand rubles). The new Priora in its basic configuration will cost from 250 thousand. For a luxury one you will have to pay over 500 thousand. So a foreign car is cheaper.

Reliability or power?

On domestic roads you can often find a Deo Nexia with a 1.5 liter engine. Initially it was an 8-valve unit with a power of 75 hp. With. Later they began to produce a car with a 16-valve engine and a power of 85 hp. With. This option is injection. In 2013, Nexia was updated, including its technical part. Deo Nexia in its new guise is presented as a car with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters and a power of 109 hp. With.

Modern development of AvtoVAZ

As for the Lada Priora, it was originally equipped with a 16-valve 1.6-liter engine with a power of 98 hp. With. After restyling in 2013, the car is presented as a 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of 106 hp. With. However, this engine is installed in the Priora luxury package. Other models are equipped with a 98 hp engine. With. Lada is better than Nexia and has lower fuel consumption.

When driving around the city, Priora consumes 9.8 liters per 100 km. On the highway this figure is 5.6 liters, and in the combined cycle - 7.8 liters. Deo Nexia is equipped with a 1.5 liter engine and consumes 8.5 liters in the city, 7.7 liters on the highway, and 8.1 liters of fuel in the combined cycle.

The 1.6 liter engine consumes more gasoline. However, the actual fuel consumption of Nexia is slightly higher than the amount claimed by the manufacturer. These comments were taken into account when restyling the car. Nexia 2013 consumes 9.7 liters in the city, and 6.5 liters of gasoline outside the city. The volume of the fuel tank is 50 liters.

Road test: Daewoo Nexia, Geely MK and Lada Priora

In a frontal crash test using the EuroNCAP method (at a speed of 64 km/h), we tested a Priora with a so-called phase I body - like a “ten”. The result is 5.7 points out of 16 possible. The steering wheel shifted strongly up and to the right from the impact, the “driver’s” head slipped off the airbag and hit the dashboard visor. The “passenger” pressed his head harder. The protection for the legs of the front riders is also weak. If we add the side crash test score to the “front” scores, the Priora scores 14.7 points out of 32 possible - this is only two stars out of five according to the EuroNCAP rating. But VAZ workers claim that this summer Phase II Priors with reinforced bodies began to roll off the assembly line, which, with two airbags and pretensioners, should earn 10.6 points out of 16, reaching three Euroencap stars.

One can only guess how the Geely MK will behave in an impact - this car has not yet passed independent crash tests. But the result of its “relative”, the Otaka model, does not inspire optimism - the car simply fell apart in our crash test...

We tested the pre-styling Nexia for safety using the EuroNCAP method six years ago. During a frontal impact, the Daewoo’s body almost did not resist deformation: the left pillar of the windshield flew up, the roof folded into a “house,” the body sill broke, and the bottom went in waves. In such conditions, the dummy driver had practically no chance of “surviving”: his head hit the dashboard visor, his chest met the steering wheel that had moved towards him, and the living space under the panel on the left was reduced by three times. The “passenger” also suffered, who experienced a significant neck strain. The metal of the floor was too soft to blame, because of which Nexia earned only one point out of 16 possible. The “new” Nexia has neither ABS, nor even one airbag, nor pretensioners.

| Passport details |||| |Settings|Cars||| |Daewoo Nexia|Geely MK|Lada Priora| |Body type|four-door sedan|four-door sedan|four-door sedan| |Number of places|5|5|5| |Trunk volume, l|530|430|430| |Curb weight, kg|1025|1040|1088| |Total weight, kg|1530|1460|1578| |Engine|gasoline, with distributed injection|gasoline, with distributed injection|gasoline, with distributed injection| |Location|front, transverse|front, transverse|front, transverse| |Number and arrangement of cylinders|4, in a row|4, in a row|4, in a row| |Working volume, cm³|1598|1498|1596| |Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm|79.0/81.5|78.7/77.0|82.0/75.6| |Compression ratio|9.5:1|9.6:1|10.3:1| |Number of valves|16|16|16| |Max. power, hp/kW/rpm|109/80/5800|94/69/6000|98/72/5600| |Max. torque, Nm/rpm|150/4000|128/3400|145/4000| |Gearbox|manual, 5-speed|manual, 5-speed|manual, 5-speed| |Gear ratios| ||| |

I

|3.82|3.18|3.64| |> II

|2.16|1.90|1.95| |> III

|1.48|1.25|1.36| |>IV

|1.12|0.91|0.94| |>V

|0.89|0.70|0.78| |> reverse

|3.33|3.08|3.50| |> final drive

|3.55|4.31|3.70| |Drive|front|front|front| |Front suspension|independent, spring, McPherson|independent, spring, McPherson|independent, spring, McPherson| |Rear suspension|semi-independent, spring|semi-independent, spring|semi-independent, spring| |Front brakes|disc|disc|disc, ventilated| |Rear brakes|drum|drum|drum| |Tires|185/60 R14|185/60 R15|185/65 R14| |Maximum speed, km/h|185|165|183| |Acceleration time 0 - 100 km/h, s|11.0|10.5|11.5| |Fuel consumption, l/100 km| | | | |> urban cycle

|9.3|7.8|9.8| |> suburban cycle

|8.5|6.3|5.6| |> mixed cycle

|n.d.*|6.8|7.2| |Fuel tank capacity, l|50|45|43| |Fuel|gasoline AI-92|gasoline AI-92|gasoline AI-95| | * N.d. — no data||||

| Turning circle of cars |||| |Car|Daewoo Nexia|Geely MK|Lada Priora| |On the track of the outer front wheel, m|10.15|10.26|10.40| |According to the external front dimension, m|10.97|10.95|11.14| |Number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock|3.5|3.6|3.9|

| Speedometer accuracy ||||||||| |Cars|Speedometer readings, km/h|||||||| |40|60|80|100|120|140|160|180| |True speed, km/h|||||||| |Daewoo Nexia|35|55|75|94|114|134|153|172| |Geely MK|37|58|78|97|117|137|157| — | |Lada Priora|38|57|77|96|115|134|153|172|

| Some measurement results Autoreview ||||| |Options||Cars||| |Daewoo Nexia|Geely MK|Lada Priora| |Maximum speed, km/h||180.0|171.2|182.2| |Acceleration time, s|0 - 50 km/h |3.5|3.7|3.2| |0 - 100 km/h|12.2|12.9|11.7| |0 - 150 km/h|30.0|34.4|28.6| |on the path 400 m|18.0|18.5|17.8| |on the way 1000 m|33.4|34.4|33.0| |60 - 100 km/h (III)|7.3|9.1|7.6| |60 - 100 km/h (IV)|10.5|13.5|12.8| |80 - 120 km/h (V)|16.6|23.7|19.8| |Rundown, m|s 50 km/h|544|675|595| |130 - 80 km/h|931|1003|956| |160 - 80 km/h|1389|1489|1416| |Braking from a speed of 100 km/h|distance, m|46.0|45.1|44.4| |deceleration, m/s²|8.4|8.6|8.7|

| Equipment of the cars participating in the test |||| |Equipment|Cars||| |Daewoo Nexia|Geely MK|Lada Priora| |Price of the basic version, rub.|261000|319000|289440| |Driver's front airbag| — |+|+| |Front passenger airbag| — |P|P| |ABS| — |P|P| |Power steering|P|+|+| |Tilt-adjustable steering column| — |+|+| |Leather steering wheel| — |+| — | |Central lock|P|+*|+*| |Anti-theft alarm|O**|+| — | |Electric drive and heated exterior mirrors| — |P|+| |Front electric windows|P|P|+| |Rear electric windows|R|R|R| |Heated driver's seat| — |+|P| |Heated front passenger seat| — | - |P| |Folding rear headrests|+|+|+| |Air conditioning|P|+|P| |Trip computer| — | — |+| |Folding rear seat| — |+|+| |Hatch for long items| — | — |+| |Rear center armrest| — | — |+| |Remote trunk lock|+|+|+| |Remote fuel filler door lock|+|+| — | |CD receiver|+| — | — | |Fog lights|P|+|P| |Alloy wheels| — | — |+| |Full-size spare tire|+|+|+| |Rear parking radar| — | - |P| |Metal protection of the engine compartment| — | — |+| |Metallic paint|+| — |+| |Tires|Continental ContiEcoContact CP 185/60 R14|Champiro 128 GT Radial 185/60 R15|Cordiant Standard 185/65 R14| |Price of the tested car, rub.|311900|349000|325360| | *Remote|||| |**Dealer Installed|||| |(+) Basic version equipment|||| |( — ) Not included in the basic configuration|||| |(O) Options installed on the car participating in the test|||| |(P) Equipment included in the package package of the tested car||||

Visibility

The best visibility is in the Priora: the A-pillars with massive mirror mounting triangles do not interfere much with the view, the exterior mirrors are good, and the rear window opening is only slightly blocked by the headrests. Geely's visibility problems include lazy wipers that leave the widest unwiped area and severely distort the side mirrors. Nexia’s mirrors are also “crooked”, and each one is different. If the driver's mirror can still be adjusted from the passenger compartment, then the passenger's mirror is already within reach: all you have to do is press on the reflective element itself, behind which all the cables are visible. Daewoo has the best forward visibility, but the rear window is blocked by headrests.

How much?

Daewoo Nexia is more affordable than other test participants, but its equipment is the most modest, and there are no airbags or ABS at all. The basic version with an eight-valve engine (1.5 l, 80 hp) and a CD receiver costs 254 thousand rubles. The modification with a 1.6 twin-shaft engine (109 hp) is only 7,000 rubles more expensive - from 261 thousand rubles. The same Nexia in the GLE configuration with power steering, power windows, central locking and fog lights is offered for 292 thousand rubles, and an additional payment for air conditioning is another 17 thousand rubles. By the way, you can still buy a pre-restyling Nexia at the same base prices.

The warranty is two years or 50,000 km, but some dealers offer to extend it to five years or 150,000 km, subject to service only at their stations. Daewoo cars are sold by 131 dealership centers in 60 cities of Russia.

Lada Priora with a basic eight-valve engine (1.6 liters, 81 hp) will go on sale at the end of October and will cost 272,860 rubles. Equipment: driver's airbag, central locking and front electric windows. The sedan in the Norma configuration with a sixteen-valve engine (98 hp) additionally has power steering, electric and heated mirrors and alloy wheels. Price - 289,440 rubles, which is 2,560 rubles cheaper than the Daewoo Nexia 1.6 with music, but without an airbag and on stamped wheels. Priora Lux with two airbags, seat belt pretensioners, ABS, heated front seats and fog lights is offered for 307,620 rubles, and an additional payment for air conditioning and rear parking sensors is 17,740 rubles. In addition, by winter, dealers will have top versions with light and rain sensors for 327,680 rubles. The Priora hatchback costs 3,200 - 5,200 rubles more than the sedan, depending on the configuration.

The warranty is three years or 50,000 km, but some dealers offer to extend it to six years or 100,000 km, subject to service only at their stations. Lada cars are sold by 459 dealership centers in 230 cities of Russia.

Geely MK (1.5 l, 94 hp) in the basic configuration is 10 thousand rubles more expensive than the Nexia with maximum equipment - prices start from 319 thousand rubles for the version with a driver airbag, air conditioning, heated front seats, power steering, fog lights headlights, central locking and alarm. A Priora with ABS, electric mirrors and front windows, but without heated seats and foglights is 6,670 rubles cheaper. A Geely MK with two airbags, ABS and power accessories costs 349 thousand rubles, and with a leather interior, alloy wheels and a sunroof - 379 thousand rubles.

Warranty: two years or 60,000 km. 29 dealership centers in 25 cities of Russia sell Geely cars manufactured in China.

| Prices for routine maintenance including consumables and spare parts, rub. |||| |Routine Maintenance|Cars||| |Daewoo Nexia|Geely MK|Lada Priora| |Price per hour|750|1000|650| |Mileage, km| | | | |2000|4670|3500|4500| |10000|6500|3000| — | |15000| — | — |3300| |20000|8380|4200| — | |30000|8380|3700|7400| |40000|15700|5100| — | |45000| — | — |5400| |50000|8380|3000| — | |60000|8600|8900|9500| |70000|8380|3000| — | |75000| — | — |5900| |80000|15700|5100| — | |90000|8380|3700|9600| |Total|93070|43200|45600|

| Estimated prices of spare parts from dealers in Moscow, rub. |||| |Spare parts|Cars||| |Daewoo Nexia|Geely MK|Lada Priora| |Oil filter|140|258|160| |Fuel filter|380|701|450| |Air filter|340|493|220| |Cabin filter| — |708|460| |Spark plug|150|164|115| |Front pads|1300|1707|800| |Rear pads|800|1123|800| |Front shock absorber|1700|2075|1600| |Rear shock absorber|1900|1950|1300| |Clutch disc|1100|1292|750| |Headlight|n.d.*|5629|4050| |Rear lamp|n.d.|2568|1200| |Front fender|3840|5524|2100| |Front bumper|n.d.|8085|2200| |Hood|7300|11282|7000| |Windshield|3700|5311|2200| |* N.d. — no data due to the lack of these spare parts in retail sales in Moscow||||

Resource duel: Lada Priora vs Geely MK

Technical comparisons

Priora has three 1.6-liter engines with output of 97, 98 and 106 hp. With. Nexia has two engines: a 1.5-liter with a power of 80 hp. With. and 1.6-liter with output of 106 hp. With. The younger engine is characterized by weak thrust of 123 Nm, high fuel consumption of 8.1 liters and poor behavior in winter. Nexia is better than Lada Priora due to its fuel omnivorousness.

The 87-horsepower Priora engine has 140 Nm of torque and gasoline consumption of 7.3 liters. In terms of efficiency, Priora is better than Deo Nexia. The first model has an average capacity of 6.9 liters. The transmission of both cars is 5-speed manual. However, the Lada shifts gears easier and smoother.

If we compare the configuration, the Priora is superior to the Deo Nexia. The latest model comes in GL and GLE variants. The first option provides for a radio, but there are no necessary options such as air conditioning, power steering, tachometer and trunk interior trim. The GLE car is considered a more expensive option. It has electric windows and the necessary safety systems for passengers and the driver.

The basic “norm” package includes:

Each configuration option includes a heated rear window and athermal windows. Thanks to a modern heating and ventilation system, the desired air temperature is maintained in the car interior. The “norm” package does not imply the presence of active security systems. The most expensive version of the car is equipped with an airbag for the front passenger and air conditioning. Externally, Priora looks better than Nexia. This is explained by the presence of alloy wheels and fog lights.

Uzbek with South Korean roots

Nexia first appeared on Russian streets in the early 2000s and showed itself as a budget and family car. It was produced by the South Korean company Daewoo on the 1985 Opel Kadet platform, and assembled in Uzbekistan.

In 2008, an updated version of the model was released, which was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and two types of engines - a 1.5-liter with 80 hp . and 1.6-liter with 109 hp . After this, a deep modernization of the car did not occur until recent years, when the Uzbeks began to replace the Nexia on the assembly line with a new car under the Ravon brand.

Ravon Nexia is a completely different car, in appearance it has nothing in common with the previous Nexia. The body was based on the Chevrolet Aveo. The new model offers a 1.5-liter engine with 107 hp and is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission.

Price policy

Lada Priora and Deo Nexia are also compared in terms of price. This indicator is almost at the same level.

Price

Deo Nexia with a 1.5 liter engine. costs from 7 thousand. e. Taking into account the equipment of functional systems, the price of a car increases and the maximum can be no more than 7.5 thousand. e. Engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. the minimum costs 7.5 thousand. e. The highest price for a car with a similar engine is 7.8 thousand. e.

The choice of car depends on the preferences of the car enthusiast. For those who like to travel in comfort, it is better to choose the Lada Priora. For connoisseurs of reliability, Deo Nexia is suitable.

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Friend versus foe: Lada Priora or Daewoo Nexia

Which cars are better - domestic or foreign cars? Ask any driver about this and in response (you can bet) almost everyone will twirl their finger at their temple and, of course, give preference to the “foreign” auto industry. But is everything so clear? Yes, foreign cars have a positive reputation; they are considered to be of higher quality and more reliable. But our cars are usually cheaper. Moreover, the native manufacturer does not stand still and now in the price lists you can find models that can give a head start to some “overseas guests”. This material contains just such an example of an atypical confrontation. Let's find out whether Russian cars can compete with Uzbeks with Korean roots. So, Nexia or Priora - who is cooler?

Russian Lada Priora and Uzbek-assembled Daewoo Nexia - which is more acceptable for our consumers

How it all began?

Nexia is “Uzbek” and a little “Korean”, released by Daewoo. Priora is the brainchild of the Russian VAZ. Two such “direct” ones overlapped in the same class and similar price range.

The most modern version of Daewoo entered the podium in 2008, since then the car has not been radically “upgraded”. But the Lada, produced in 2007, has already been updated several times. Perhaps it was due to the restyling that Priora managed to rise to such a good level.

Find out the "ten"

If you get to know the Priora more closely, it’s hard not to notice painfully familiar features in it... Did you recognize it? That's right, this car was created on the basis of the famous VAZ "Ten".

Of course, now there is not much that reminds us of the roots of the “2110”, but initially Priora looked exactly like its daughter. Since then, according to the manufacturer, more than a thousand innovations have been introduced into the model.

Now Priora is a car that local youth love. Note that Lada Priora is the first domestic car equipped with an airbag. It picks up speed very well and is perhaps the most expensive model in the VAZ catalogue.

Specifications

Retro effect

What do we know about Nexia? It is produced by Daewoo (South Korea), part of the well-known General Motors concern. The platform for the creation of this car was the Opel Kadet, released in 1985. Maybe that’s why Nexia still looks retro.

The car officially went into circulation back in 1996. For some time in the 90s, it was brought to our market from Uzbekistan, and then there was even an assembly experiment in the Rostov region. And since 2002, it has been fully collected by Uzbeks.

Debriefing

So which is better - Priora or Nexia? Let's sit down in the cabin and also look under the hood.

What is immediately visible

Unlike the Priora, the Nexia’s body is one-piece, which is made by welding. The seats in the front of the Daewoo are folding and adjustable. The driver's seat does not cause irritation. But the back seat is not so spacious. Three passengers will have to crowd together.

The models are heated the same way. This occurs due to the flow of air heated by liquid from the cooler. To regulate the temperature, special levers are placed in the interior of both cars.

If you look at the “stuffing”, then in Nexia you will not find buttons for heated windows, as well as light and rain sensors. Local automakers took care of such pleasant little things for their Ladushka.

Competition in faces

As for appearance, it is immediately obvious: Nexia is elongated. The hood seems to have stood on tiptoes and is diligently peering into the distance. Good, modern optics give the Daewoo solidity.

Pros of Lada Granta

The Grant is sometimes considered a budget version of the Priora. But Grant’s body shape was inherited from the Lada Kalina. This is truly a people's car. Pros of Grants:

• Availability of air conditioning in all modifications
• High ground clearance - 160 mm
• Electric power steering
• Neatness and stability of the interior assembly, in contrast to Ravon, where car owners noticed poor fit of plastic in some examples
• Spacious car interior
• Can be purchased with an engine of 87, 98 and 106 hp.

The price for a minimum configuration car is from 389 thousand rubles. For this money you can get an automatic transmission and an 87 horsepower engine.

Catch up and overtake

So, what do we conclude? Who is the winner of this competition - Lada Priora or Daewoo Nexia? First, we rightly note that the domestic Lada not only adequately competes with the foreign unit, but has also stepped forward in many ways. So, the local auto industry is not hopeless.

Test drive of LADA Priora:

According to the results of our competition, Priora scored more points. The car looks more modern. Good interior and decent ride quality. This is clearly a youth option.

Nexia will be a little cheaper, but loses in terms of exterior and interior. The Daewoo looks like a car from the 80s with a simple interior. This car is more like a family car and is suitable for measured driving.

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What is better Lada Priora or Daewoo Nexia – a foreign car or a “Russian”?

There is an opinion among Russian car enthusiasts that a foreign car is much better than the products of the domestic automobile industry. This position is not without meaning, since the quality of foreign-made cars is often significantly superior to their analogues in the Russian automotive industry. But the cost of new imported vehicles is always much higher. However, in recent years, foreign cars have had worthy competitors coming off the assembly line of AvtoVAZ OJSC. And foreign companies are striving to conquer the markets of Russia and Asian countries by producing excellent products, the cost of which is affordable for representatives of the middle class.

Priora is the brainchild of AvtoVAZ

Thus, Russians are increasingly faced with the question of which car to buy - domestic or imported. And, as a rule, they compare those that are in the same price category and the same class. Usually these are Lada Priora and Daewoo Nexia. Both of these cars are very popular among car enthusiasts today.

Daewoo Nexia is somewhat older in age; the first cars of this brand were imported into Russia back in the 90s by “gray” dealers. In 1995, the car was updated, and the changes affected almost all its parts:

Today, cars are assembled in many countries, for example, Uzbekistan, Romania, and production has been established in Russia.

The Daewoo Nexia is the first foreign-made car with which the Lada Priora can compete both in technical characteristics and in cost.

Lada Priora is somewhat younger: serial production began in 2007. The VAZ 2110 was taken as a basis, however, after the update there was little left of this car. The manufacturer assures that almost all parts in the Priora have been replaced. Experts say that this car is a modern, technically sophisticated and safe vehicle.

Owner reviews of Priora i

Review of VAZ 2170 2011

After selling the Priora station wagon (broken) for a hundred thousand, the question arose about buying another car. My wife got used to the Priora, so the Priors began to look. Boo. We found a good version of a Priora hatchback from the end of '11, one owner, from a neighboring region, where the roads are no match for ours. There was a bit in the rear fender, but it was done well, they only identified it with a device... The equipment was normal. Power steering, ABS, driver airbag. The car is glued, good music... A Russian car is more expensive than 200 thousand used. I basically didn’t want to take it.

Other than the broken rear fender, the ABS malfunction indicator was on; the windshield was replaced. He sold it for 200, they negotiated for 10 thousand.

The first sensations after the old Priora were SILENCE. The car was very well made by the previous owner! There were no creaks, crackles or other sounds that were present on the previous Priora with a standard Shumka... The wretched rear shelf, always rattling, was also replaced with an acoustic one.

Everything is repaired independently.

Peppy engine, low consumption.

If sound insulation is done, it is quite comfortable (at least acoustically).

A car from the last century or a modern car?

Looking at the Daewoo Nexia, you immediately remember foreign films of the last century, in which the main character drives around in a long car. The hood of such a car seems endless. This is due to the fact that Nexia was created on the basis of the Opel Kadett, released in 1985.

The long body is certainly unusual, but for many it is good because it differs from many cars of the same type. Smooth lines, interesting lighting equipment, a forward-facing hood - everything speaks of the stability and reliability of the vehicle. In 2013, Nexia experienced another restyling. After watching numerous videos on this topic, you will see that the optics have been updated, the engine has been strengthened, and windshields have been installed on the windows. But overall, the car has retained its appearance, for which its fans are grateful.

Priora seems significantly smaller than Nexia, but this is not so: the difference in body length is small. The AvtoVAZ car looks quite solid, and all because of the car’s height and wide ground clearance. Unlike the “ten”, the Lada Priora received wider doors. This innovation was immediately noticed by car enthusiasts.

Body

When Nexia is in front of your eyes, it seems that you have returned to the 80-90s of the last century. Her silhouette is distinctly long and definitely old-fashioned. This feature is a good advantage for some, but there are fewer and fewer car enthusiasts who are nostalgic for past golden days.

Even the latest update, which occurred in 2008, did not correct the situation. Then Nexia received:

• new lights;
• slightly improved engine;
• windshields and a number of other minor parts.

Priora, on the other hand, looks more compact compared to the Nexia, although in reality the length of its body differs slightly to a shorter extent. The domestic car looks quite decent, but not too solid. The impression is slightly spoiled by the overly large doors, which, however, a considerable number of admirers really like.

Conservatism or convenience?

As for the interior, it is difficult to compare cars that claim to be “family friendly”, since they are almost the same. It all depends on the preferences of the passengers. For example, those who like to sort things out will prefer the Priora's interior. There are a huge number of different niches and pockets that children enjoy using. The interior of Nexia is quite conservative: no frills, but there is everything you need. For example, the driver can adjust his seat, which allows a person of any size to drive the car.

Power or reliability?

On Russian roads you can often find a Daewoo Nexia car, which has a 1.5 liter engine. At first it was an 8-valve unit with a capacity of 75 hp. s., and a little later the manufacturer equipped the car with a 16-valve engine, the power of which is 10 units more. This was already an injection version of the system. Both have proven themselves quite well.

This year Nexia has undergone another update. The changes also affected the technical part. For example, under the hood there was a 1.6-liter engine with a power of up to 109 horsepower. And this is an unconditional success, because such a car arouses greater interest among buyers.

But Priora is not inferior to its rival. At first, the car was equipped with a 16-valve engine, the volume of which was 1.6 liters. The power of this unit is 98 hp. With. The 2013 restyling gave the car a 1.6-liter gasoline unit with a power of 106 hp. With. But such an engine is installed only on the Priora luxury model. In the other two options, the car can have the same old engines with a capacity of 98 hp. s., and new ones. The difference in the cost of these two models is only 3 thousand rubles.

Despite the identical engine power of both cars, Priora’s fuel consumption is lower.

When driving around the city, Lada Priora will consume 9.8 liters per 100 km, on the highway this figure is 5.6 liters, in the combined cycle - 7.8 liters. But the Daewoo Nexia with a 1.5-liter engine consumes fuel like this:

Consumption

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The 1.6-liter engine has slightly higher gas mileage. Moreover, drivers in discussions often point out that the actual fuel consumption of Nexia is even greater than what the manufacturer claims. These comments were taken into account when restyling the car. The 2013 Daewoo Nexia consumes 9.7 liters of fuel in urban mode and 6.5 in suburban mode. The volume of the fuel tank is 50 liters.

The brainchild of AvtoVAZ

Priora was born in 2007 and initially looked like the daughter of a “ten”. However, since then there have been several restylings that moved the model away from its ancestor. The Russian car is loved by young people for its fresh appearance, good technical characteristics for a domestic car, and an affordable price. IN

In 2013, the presentation of the updated Priora took place, the release of which was planned for 2022. The optics were modified, the bumpers were changed, the interior was modernized, adding gloss and leather-like elements. The cars are still equipped with 1.6 liter engines, but there are two power options - 87 hp . and 106 hp . Priora is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission (some trim levels feature a robotic gearbox).

Three against two

The more choice, the better for the buyer. This also applies to vehicle configurations. Priora wins in this regard; it is presented in three equipment options, and Nexia - only in two. And they differ from each other not only in the set of additional operating systems, but also in the quality of finishing.

Nexia can be found in GL and GLE trim levels. The first has a radio, but lacks such necessary options as power steering, air conditioning, tachometer, and the trunk has no interior trim. The more expensive version of the GLE car is equipped with all of the above systems. In addition, the car has electric windows. Many options can be installed for an additional fee, including the necessary safety systems for the driver and passengers.

Priora - front panel

The equipment of the Priora is much better. The basic “norm” configuration includes an airbag for the driver, adjustable and electric power steering, an immobilizer, a radio, and electric front windows. All configuration options include athermal glass and a heated rear window. A modern heating and ventilation system allows you to maintain the required air temperature in the car interior.

The “norm” configuration does not have active safety systems, but they are available in the luxury version of the car. In addition, the most expensive version of the car is equipped with air conditioning and an airbag for the front passenger. Externally, Priora looks more elegant than Nexia. This advantage is provided by alloy wheels, fog lights, and the side mirror housings are painted in body color.