’87: start of production of Tavria (successor to the rear-wheel 968M model); ’95: assembly begins in Łódź (company Damis), application (from VII) catalyst; ’99: withdrawal from sale in Poland.
► Technical data
Chassis: hatchb.: 3-door,. dim. 3708/1554/1410 mm, great. trunk 250 l; also as a van.
Motors: petrol, 4-cylinder, carburetor, 8-valve: 1.1/51-53 KM, by 5500 obr./min, maximum torque 80 Nm at 3000 obr./min.
Chassis: front axle drive, 5-speed gearbox. manual; independent front suspension McPherson struts, torsion bars, rear beam torsionally flexible.
► Faults
• numerous failures of the electrical installation (np. oil sensor, starter, no contact)
• rapidly progressing corrosion of the car body
• poorly finished interior (table, armchairs)
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 205
front fender 67
complete clutch 190
brake pads (front) 29
windshield of the front door 77
timing drive 31
ZAZ Tavria 1.1,1994 r.
► Summary
A hit several years ago, to wait in line. Today – despite the low price (you have to pay less for a car than for an equal-year Toddler) – Tavria is not finding buyers. The reason is poor quality, susceptible to failures and not very comfortable, although quite spacious body.
Favorable purchase price Inconvenient interior Very low durability