News Used Car Review - Chevrolet Spin (2013-2016)
This of late discontinued model gets the spotlight this week.
2013-2016 Chevrolet Spin
History
Chevrolet's electrical flow line-up had changed throughout its existence inward the Philippines, from the fourth dimension where gas guzzling vehicles became showroom stalwarts until Asian bred (from Korea as well as China) models were infused inward the mid-00s. Things had changed when General Motors got bankrupt as well as a novel distributor inward the picture, improved models ushered inward aiming to compete inward for sure categories as well as this includes the vehicle that nosotros volition survive talking.
Developed every bit a global auto inward Brazil for worldwide consumption, the Spin replaced multiple only similar vehicles inward several markets. Assembly points are located inward Brazil as well as Indonesia, amongst the latter involving the re-opening of its found inward 2013 only entirely to unopen ii years later on due to pitiable sales. Engines vary per marketplace requirements, which way South American models don't accept the diesel fuel spell the Association of Southeast Asian Nations marketplace gets lower displacement gasoline models.
Introduced to compete amongst the likes of the Toyota Avanza - likewise every bit the later on launched Suzuki Ertiga as well as Honda Mobilio - the Chevrolet Spin was unique inward its class, since it offered a diesel fuel engine which rivals create non get. While it sold good (but non to Japanese contest levels), it was a casualty of the closure of the plant, along amongst the Sonic sub-compact.
Value as well as Costs
Similar to rivals, minute manus Spin units tin survive had betwixt P460,000 to P600,000 which includes the unique to the segment diesel. Chevrolet has a 5 twelvemonth warranty, as well as then fifty-fifty the oldest model tin accept the remaining chunk which is an advantage.
Keeping this vehicle tin survive similar to the competition, since around comport the same displacement only slightly higher than Toyota's. Common niggles for this vehicle include the fan belt which is tardily to interruption as well as the battery unit.
Exterior as well as Interior
Modern looking than around rivals although its proportions may expect awkward (unlike the Mobilio's carriage similar profile). LTZ models larn alloy wheels as well as roof rails spell the LT utilizes hubcaps.
One of the strengths of this vehicle is an airy cabin, which is abundant on headroom only adequate for the average Filipino rider. LT models lose the airbags, ability mirrors, as well as a fancy good arrangement which the LTZ gets. Interior character is splendid than around rivals except for the Ertiga.
Engine
Two engines of different fuel types are available inward this vehicle which includes the following: the gasoline unit of measurement is the S-TEC 1.5 amongst 107 hp at 6,000rpm as well as 141Nm at 4,000rpm paired to an automatic spell the diesel fuel is the SDE 1.3 which has 74hp at 4,000rpm as well as 190Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm that tin entirely survive had amongst a manual. While the gas is decent enough, the diesel fuel is the cream of the crop which provides to a greater extent than punch inward the highway along amongst splendid fuel consumption.
Driving Impressions
Unlike or as well as then ancient rivals, this i drives similar to a sedan abeit amongst or as well as then heavy steering amongst route dissonance beingness evident on depression speeds only strangely relaxation on the highway. Other positives include an tardily to maneuver nature, adept all around visibility, as well as stable on high speeds.
Verdict
One vehicles that should accept given to a greater extent than attention, the Spin has virtues that rivals lack. If a diesel fuel Spin amongst consummate gear upward of amenities which is priced fair could accept shaken the competition.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engines: 1,485cc S-TEC I4 gasoline as well as 1,248cc SDE I4 diesel
Power: 107hp @ 6,000rpm (1.5), 74hp @ 4,000rpm (1.3)
Torque: 141Nm @ 4,000rpm (1.5), 190Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm (1.3)
Fuel Consumption: 8-15km/L (city), 11-16km/L (highway) (*estimated as well as varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual (diesel), 6-speed automatic (gasoline)
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, raise torsion beam
MORE INFO
Price (New): P838,888-P928,888
Price (Now): P460,000-P600,000
On Sale: 2013-2016
Rivals: Honda Mobilio, Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Avanza
Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/ChevyClubPh/
Contacts:
Chevrolet Pasig - (02) 672-1485
2013-2016 Chevrolet Spin
History
Chevrolet's electrical flow line-up had changed throughout its existence inward the Philippines, from the fourth dimension where gas guzzling vehicles became showroom stalwarts until Asian bred (from Korea as well as China) models were infused inward the mid-00s. Things had changed when General Motors got bankrupt as well as a novel distributor inward the picture, improved models ushered inward aiming to compete inward for sure categories as well as this includes the vehicle that nosotros volition survive talking.
Developed every bit a global auto inward Brazil for worldwide consumption, the Spin replaced multiple only similar vehicles inward several markets. Assembly points are located inward Brazil as well as Indonesia, amongst the latter involving the re-opening of its found inward 2013 only entirely to unopen ii years later on due to pitiable sales. Engines vary per marketplace requirements, which way South American models don't accept the diesel fuel spell the Association of Southeast Asian Nations marketplace gets lower displacement gasoline models.
Introduced to compete amongst the likes of the Toyota Avanza - likewise every bit the later on launched Suzuki Ertiga as well as Honda Mobilio - the Chevrolet Spin was unique inward its class, since it offered a diesel fuel engine which rivals create non get. While it sold good (but non to Japanese contest levels), it was a casualty of the closure of the plant, along amongst the Sonic sub-compact.
Value as well as Costs
Similar to rivals, minute manus Spin units tin survive had betwixt P460,000 to P600,000 which includes the unique to the segment diesel. Chevrolet has a 5 twelvemonth warranty, as well as then fifty-fifty the oldest model tin accept the remaining chunk which is an advantage.
Keeping this vehicle tin survive similar to the competition, since around comport the same displacement only slightly higher than Toyota's. Common niggles for this vehicle include the fan belt which is tardily to interruption as well as the battery unit.
Exterior as well as Interior
Modern looking than around rivals although its proportions may expect awkward (unlike the Mobilio's carriage similar profile). LTZ models larn alloy wheels as well as roof rails spell the LT utilizes hubcaps.
One of the strengths of this vehicle is an airy cabin, which is abundant on headroom only adequate for the average Filipino rider. LT models lose the airbags, ability mirrors, as well as a fancy good arrangement which the LTZ gets. Interior character is splendid than around rivals except for the Ertiga.
Engine
Two engines of different fuel types are available inward this vehicle which includes the following: the gasoline unit of measurement is the S-TEC 1.5 amongst 107 hp at 6,000rpm as well as 141Nm at 4,000rpm paired to an automatic spell the diesel fuel is the SDE 1.3 which has 74hp at 4,000rpm as well as 190Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm that tin entirely survive had amongst a manual. While the gas is decent enough, the diesel fuel is the cream of the crop which provides to a greater extent than punch inward the highway along amongst splendid fuel consumption.
Driving Impressions
Unlike or as well as then ancient rivals, this i drives similar to a sedan abeit amongst or as well as then heavy steering amongst route dissonance beingness evident on depression speeds only strangely relaxation on the highway. Other positives include an tardily to maneuver nature, adept all around visibility, as well as stable on high speeds.
Verdict
One vehicles that should accept given to a greater extent than attention, the Spin has virtues that rivals lack. If a diesel fuel Spin amongst consummate gear upward of amenities which is priced fair could accept shaken the competition.
The Good:
- Available diesel fuel engine
- Roomy cabin
- Interior quality
The Bad:
- Tight 3rd row
- Single transmission option per fuel type
- May evidence to survive difficult to maintain
The Pick: LTZ
Engines: 1,485cc S-TEC I4 gasoline as well as 1,248cc SDE I4 diesel
Power: 107hp @ 6,000rpm (1.5), 74hp @ 4,000rpm (1.3)
Torque: 141Nm @ 4,000rpm (1.5), 190Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm (1.3)
Fuel Consumption: 8-15km/L (city), 11-16km/L (highway) (*estimated as well as varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual (diesel), 6-speed automatic (gasoline)
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, raise torsion beam
MORE INFO
Price (New): P838,888-P928,888
Price (Now): P460,000-P600,000
On Sale: 2013-2016
Rivals: Honda Mobilio, Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Avanza
Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/ChevyClubPh/
Contacts:
Chevrolet Pasig - (02) 672-1485
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