At one time, models from the budget line of the Chevrolet brand gained considerable popularity and even now there is a lot of supply and demand among the wrecked cars for sale. Remember how many Lacetti or Aveo configurations you saw every day on the streets 10 years ago. The more expensive model, the Chevrolet Cruze family of the first generation, has also been sold a decent amount. In contrast, the Cobalt sedan configuration, frankly poor in design, hasn’t found such popularity. However, now all the market success of the aforementioned models is intended to be concentrated on one modern and small sedan. It’s called the Chevrolet Onix.
The Chevrolet Onix is a small sedan or hatchback that has been produced since 2019 at several plants around the world, particularly in Brazil, Mexico, and China. However, at the end of July 2022, the American corporation announced the decision to establish a full-fledged assembly of the model in the fourth location—at its factory in Uzbekistan. So far, we are talking only about the Onyx model in the body of a sedan. Since such a car has the potential to become a bestseller on the market, we decided to familiarize you with this Chevrolet product in more detail.
Power Units and Transmission
The Chevrolet Onix model, assembled at the plant in Uzbekistan, will be equipped with two 3-cylinder gasoline engines. The first, with a working volume of 1.0 liters, is a turbo with a capacity of 116 hp (180 Nm). As an alternative to it, there is a regular 1.2-liter motor with an output of 89 hp. (114 Nm) The environmental standards of the units are equal to Euro-5 parameters.
The gearbox for the 1.2-liter engine is offered only with a 5-speed manual, while the 1.0-liter turbo motor is connected exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission is characterized by front-drive wheels.
The maximum speed is 105 mph or 115 mph for the 1.0 turbo engine. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 13.2 seconds or 10.9 for the 1.0 turbo. Fuel consumption goes up to 40 MPG in the mixed cycle for both engines. In city mode, the Chevy will consume approximately 2 gallons of gasoline every 60 miles.
Body and Suspension
The Chevrolet Onix body configuration refers to the American subcompact vehicle group or B-class for the European classification system. The wheelbase of the automobile reaches 102.36 inches.
The Onix sedan is a full-fledged 5-seater family car with a large trunk of 120 gallons and a decent safety rating. The curb weight of the Chevrolet Onyx is 2639 pounds.
The front suspension is independent and of the “MacPherson” type, with a stabilizer bar. The basic tire size is 185/70 R15, with an optional 195/55 R16. The wheels are steel; in more expensive configurations, they are light alloy. If we speak about clearance, it amounts to 5.27 inches.
Interior and Equipment
Inside, the Chevrolet 4-door sedan greets you with good ergonomics and mostly budget-friendly trim materials. In general, the interior of the Chevrolet Onix looks as nice and modern as the exterior design. It is balanced by the different high-quality materials used by the designers. The central dashboard, with an 8-inch multimedia screen, symmetrical ventilation deflectors, and a concise climate control unit, pleases the eye.
In front, the car is equipped with “bucket” seats with integrated head restraints and wide adjustment ranges, but with unobtrusive lateral support, and in the back, a standard 3-seater sofa, which can optionally be equipped at home with the Isofix special child seat mounts. The details and accessories of the sedan’s interior are similar to those of the new generation Chevrolet Tracker crossover (it is another parallel novelty from GM’s Uzbek factory) since these vehicles are built on a single platform. They differ mainly in the body and ground clearance. At the same time, such things as interior architecture, engines, and gearboxes are identical in these cars.
All configurations of the Onix from Uzbekistan will receive basic comfort and safety options, for instance, a multimedia system with a touch screen and the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay application, air conditioning, airbags, and ABS. Hill start assist and electronic stabilization system, anti-skid system, tire pressure control, cruise control, and six airbags are also included.
The Bottom Line
The Chevrolet Onix sedan model is supposed to take the budget vehicle niche in the automotive market. If we consider all the car specifications, it’s possible to draw the conclusion that this automobile configuration will gain popularity in some time.
Along with that, we can surely state that the General Motors brand has manufactured only high-quality and time-tested vehicles for almost 80 years. It’s one more reason to consider the new Chevrolet Onix configuration if you are looking for a new budget car, and if you are ready to buy a used car, but in good condition, the best option for this is an insurance car auction in the United States.
