There are those who say that the seven seats are fake, as the third row is cramped, but in practice it is ideal for children, or even adults on short journeys. The fact is that it takes seven people and few do it. For those who don’t need that much seat, the five-seater versions are champions in terms of trunk volume, making any SUV the envy of them.
Simplicity
The simplest of mechanical workshops will be able to serve the customer of a Spin, because when they open the hood they will find the same engine present in Chevrolet for 30 years, the famous Family 1. Okay, it’s not exactly the same, there have been many improvements over the years. decades, but it’s basically the same project.
Therefore, some maintenance is the same, such as changing the timing belt, spark plugs, etc. In the Spin, there are no phase variators, double valve timing, turbo or direct injection. It’s a big “rice and beans” engine, with a torque of 17.7 kgfm and a power of 111 hp when fueled with alcohol.
It’s enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11 seconds, great for the model’s purpose. Simplicity is a guarantee of durability, which is why they are so sought after by taxi drivers.
Low maintenance cost
While more modern and complex models scare their owners when it comes to maintenance, the Spin is cheap to maintain. It preserves established suspension concepts, such as McPherson struts at the front and torsion beam at the rear, with components that are easy to service.