Overview and Common Failures
Before the facelift, liftback and estate versions of the model were sold from 1996 to 2000.
Three petrol engines and a pair of diesel power units were offered:
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE VERSIONS
PETROL MODIFICATIONS:
- 1.6 liters AEE 75 hp, 135 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ200
- 1.6 liters AEH 100 hp, 145 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ200
- 1.6 liters AEH 100 hp, 145 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
- 1.8 liters AGN 125 hp, 170 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
- 1.8 liters AGN 125 hp, 170 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
DIESEL MODIFICATIONS:
- 1.9 liters AGP 68 hp, 133 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ200
- 1.9 liters AGR 90 hp, 210 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
- 1.9 liters AGR 90 hp, 210 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
The facelifted version in the same body types debuted in 2000 and was sold until 2010.
During the update, a couple of new power units appeared, and the old ones were replaced by new modifications:
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE VERSIONS
PETROL MODIFICATIONS:
- 1.4 liters AXP 75 hp, 126 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ200
- 1.6 liters AKL 101 hp, 145 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ200
- 1.6 liters AKL 101 hp, 145 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
- 1.8 liters AGU 150 hp, 210 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
- 1.8 liters AGU 150 hp, 210 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
- 2.0 liters APK 115 hp, 170 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
- 2.0 liters APK 115 hp, 170 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
DIESEL MODIFICATIONS:
- 1.9 liters AQM 68 hp, 130 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ200
- 1.9 liters ALH 90 hp, 210 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
- 1.9 liters ALH 90 hp, 210 Nm and 4-speed automatic transmission 01M
- 1.9 liters ASV 110 hp, 235 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VERSIONS
PETROL MODIFICATIONS:
- 1.8 liters AGU 150 hp, 210 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
- 2.0 liters APK 115 hp, 170 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
DIESEL MODIFICATIONS:
- 1.9 liters ALH 90 hp, 210 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission MQ250
Faults
During the use of the car, issues such as rapid formation of micro-cracks on the windshield and rare wear of the support bearings have been identified. Some problems, such as weak fastening of the front wheel arch mudguards and poor noise insulation of the engine compartment, occur infrequently. Overall, the experience of owning the car is positive, but regular maintenance is recommended to keep the car in good condition.