Chevrolet Cavalier III (J) 2.2 i 16V EcoTec (141 Hp) Automatic
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Chevrolet Cavalier:
The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of compact cars produced by Chevrolet. Serving as the replacement of the Chevrolet Monza, the Cavalier was the second Chevrolet model line to adopt front-wheel drive. Three versions of the Cavalier have been sold, including three generations sold in North America from model years 1982 to 2005, a version produced by SAIC-GM for China from 2016 to 2021, and a SAIC-GM version produced for Mexico since the 2019 model year.
The Cavalier was among the inaugural vehicles of the GM J platform. One of the first "world cars" of General Motors, the J platform was developed for use by each North American GM division , alongside international models for Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden. Though sharing chassis underpinnings, J-body cars from Europe and Australia used slightly different body designs and different powertrains; in Europe, the Vauxhall Cavalier and Opel Ascona were marketed as mid-size cars. Initially a divisional counterpart of the Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza, and Pontiac J2000, the Cavalier was primarily marketed alongside the Pontiac Sunbird....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (J) Overview:
Chevrolet Cavalier (III (J)). With 203 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1240 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Maintains good performance with the convenience of an automatic transmission, suitable for city and highway driving.
Fuel Economy
Slightly higher fuel consumption than the manual version, but still offers decent economy for an automatic compact.
Best Use Case:
City / Mixed
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Generally reliable engines
- • Simple and easy to maintain
- • Good fuel economy on some trims
- • Practical daily driver
Cons:
- • Dated interior design
- • Basic safety features for modern standards
- • Uninspired driving dynamics
- • Road noise can be high
- • Limited rear passenger space
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (J): 1996 - 2001).
| General: |
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Cavalier |
| Generation: | III (J) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 i 16V EcoTec (141 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 141 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 203 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L61 [Same engine] More details about the engine L61 |
| Engine displacement: | 2198 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1240 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 369 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4580 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Width: | 1712 mm mm [18mm less] |
| Height: | 1392 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2645 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Front track: | 1463 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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