Chevrolet Kalos 2005 3 door Hatchback
Very comfortable for driver, who has just acquired his licence. Good as city car. Cheap replacement parts. If yearly coveredr with anti-rust materials, do not corrode hardly at all. High clearance. Despite small size, roomy interior - can be loaded a washing machine or two levels bed. Not popular for thieves, so insurance costs are low.
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This generation of Chevrolet Kalos 3 door has been produced from January, 2005 to January, 2008. We can provide information about 3 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Chevrolet is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.4 litres and power of from 71 to 94 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Chevrolet Kalos 2005 3 door hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.6 to 7.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Chevrolet Kalos 2005 3 door hatchback petrol engine version is Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 Pure, consuming 6.6 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Chevrolet Kalos real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 11 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Chevrolet Kalos modification.
Chevrolet Kalos 2005 3 door hatchback CO2 emissions are from 159 to 178 grams per kilometer. Chevrolet Kalos version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 Pure, which produces 159 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.1 seconds has Chevrolet Kalos 1.4 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 Pure reaching this speed only in 13.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 176 km/h for the 1.4 petrol 94 hp version (Chevrolet Kalos 1.4 16V).
Lenght of Chevrolet Kalos is 388 cm, it is small car. Chevrolet Kalos gross weight is 1100 kg. Chevrolet Kalos trunk space is 175 litres.
According to user reviews, average Chevrolet Kalos repair costs are 240 € per year. Below you will find more detailed information about Chevrolet Kalos prices and costs.
Chevrolet Kalos modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Chevrolet Kalos 2005 1.1 1.2 Pure
Most fuel efficient version |
1.1 Petrol | 71 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Chevrolet Kalos 2005 1.4 16V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds |
1.4 Petrol | 94 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Chevrolet Kalos 2007 1.4 16V
Jan 2007 — Jan 2008 Most powerfull version (94 HP) |
1.4 Petrol | 94 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Chevrolet Kalos safety
During safety testing Chevrolet Kalos has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chevrolet Kalos is evaluated with three stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Chevrolet Kalos got two stars.
Chevrolet Kalos total costs of ownership
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Chevrolet Kalos reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Chevrolet Kalos reliability is very low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2014 defects were detected in an average of 31.2 percent of Chevrolet Kalos of this generation (on average 8 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 24.1%.
Chevrolet Kalos 2005 3 door hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Chevrolet Kalos with corresponding feature (option)
100% Metallic paint
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Chevrolet Kalos reviews
Pros: Very comfortable for driver, who has just acquired his licence. Good as city car. Cheap replacement parts. If yearly coveredr with anti-rust materials, do not corrode hardly at all. High clearance. Despite small size, roomy interior - can be loaded a washing machine or two levels bed. Not popular for thieves, so insurance costs are low.
Cons: Loud at higher speeds. Separate component assembly quality is weak. A weak level of security. Small fuel tank. The high speeds very unstable, especially on rough roads.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.7 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 950 € (~ 237 € per year) | ||
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