Ravon is a relatively young brand of budget cars from Uz-Daewoo introduced to the international market in 2015. We offer you to find out in detail what new items from Ravon can be purchased at car dealerships in 2023-2024, and whether the brand plans to release new models in the near future.
About the brand
In Uzbek, "Ravon" means "easy way" , or more precisely, "clean, absolutely flat and straight road" .
The company presents on the market a narrow line of inexpensive, but well-known to motorists and time-tested models.The main advantage of cars of this brand is an affordable price, because you can buy a new Ravon Nexia for only 825,000 rubles, while any budget imported sedan or the current AvtoVAZ model will cost much more.
Current models
In 2023, the Ravon lineup has five models:
- Ravon Matiz - aka Daewoo Matiz;
- Ravon R2 - aka Chevrolet Spark;
- Ravon R3 - aka Daewoo Nexia;
- Ravon R4 - aka Chevrolet Cob alt;
- Ravon Gentra - aka Chevrolet Lacetti.
We offer a brief overview of the available models of the Ravon brand that are entering the market today.
Ravon Matiz
This model was released in 2015 and was intended only for the domestic market of Uzbekistan, but today you can buy Matiz from the official dealer of the company in the territory.
The photo shows that the exterior of the model is practically the same as the Daewoo counterpart, except that the logo of the new brand flaunts on the hood. Interior design is also completely preserved.
Salons provide a potential buyer with a choice:
- 11 body color options;
- 8 sets;
- 3 seat upholstery;
- Classic steel or modern alloy wheels.
Under the hood of the car is a compact gasoline engine with a capacity of 0.8 or 1.0 liters. and a power of 51 hp, aggregated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.
In 2023, you can buy a new Ravon Matiz at the most affordable price - for only 284,000 rubles.
Ravon R2
In the domestic market, this model is often confused with Matiz, although in fact the R2 hatchback is based on the compact Chevrolet Spark and in some aspects surpasses Matiz in terms of technical characteristics.
The exterior and interior of the car are almost identical to the Chevrolet hatchback, as are the technical characteristics of the model.
Under the hood of the R2 is a non- alternative 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 85 hp, which provides a compact city car with fairly good dynamics with maximum maneuverability.
The choice of the buyer is offered the type of transmission - mechanics or automatic, as well as 11 body colors.
TOP equipment requires:
- ABS;
- modern head optics with DRL;
- ISOFIX fasteners;
- 2 front airbags;
- Seat belts with pretensioners.
It will be possible to buy Ravon R2 in 2023 and 2024. Today, Moscow car dealerships offer a compact urban hatchback at a promotional price of 536,300 rubles.
Ravon R3
The car is the successor of the Daewoo Nexia sedan, well known to all domestic motorists, so you can often even see the name Ravon Nexia.
Nexia is a car that does not need to be introduced to domestic motorists, because this sedan has been on the market for decades and is always very popular.
Among the undeniable advantages:
- capacity;
- affordable price;
- simplicity of the device;
- repairability.
At the same time, in the 2023-2024 Ravon models, such technical innovations as:
- trip computer;
- ABS and ESC systems;
- pedestrian protection system;
- retractable 3-point seat belts;
- USB and Aux;
- airbags.
An alternative gasoline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine with 107 hp will be installed under the hood, which can be paired with a mechanic or automatic.
The price of the Comfort package in car dealerships starts from 543,700 (including current promotions). Sale of the most expensive Optimum configuration - 606,160 rubles.
Ravon R4
This model was produced in the US as the Chevrolet Cob alt from 2004 to 2010 and was also known in Mexico as the Pontiac G4 and in Canada as the Pontiac G5. Since 2017, the sedan has also been presented under the Ravon brand.
Compared to the R3 (Nexia) model, the R4 sedan has a number of advantages:
- more spacious interior and much more spacious trunk;
- exterior is closer to modern;
- Cob alt interior and increased comfort level;
- a wide range of modern functions and adjustments.
At the same time, under the hood of the R4 we will see the same in-line 1.5-liter aspirated engine with 106 hp, which will be paired with a manual transmission or automatic transmission.
The price of Ravon R4 in 2023 will start at 563,700 rubles, which is not significantly higher than the price tag of the popular Nexia.
Ravon Gentra
The model was introduced in 2016, but its predecessor was successfully sold from 2005 to 2011 under the Chevrolet brand.
Visually Gentra is a classic class B sedan that combines passenger comfort, ease of design and operation, as well as affordable prices for components and repairs.
Among the advantages available in the TOP configuration of the model, it is worth noting:
- GUR;
- ABS;
- full power accessories;
- hatch;
- regular parking sensors;
- air conditioner;
- cruise control;
- airbags.
There is only one power unit - a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 107 hp. from GM Powertrain Uzbekistan. It can be aggregated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic.
The price of Ravon Gentra in 2023 varies between 512,100 - 593,100, taking into account promotional offers from domestic car dealerships.
Company Plans
Russian motorists have appreciated the opportunity to purchase a reliable, time-tested car at the most affordable prices and are looking forward to news about which new Ravon models will enter the market in 2024. But the reality is that the company is in no hurry to reveal its plans for the future and expand the existing lineup with new cars.
It is possible that in the future the management will try to release an inexpensive urban crossover under the Ravon brand, but such a car will require a completely different power unit, and as we can see, all current sedans are equipped with a classic aspirated, 107 hp which is clearly not sufficient for an SUV class model.
There is no talk about hybrids and electric cars yet. It is unlikely that we will see such technologies in the budget segment in the coming years.
