The Tavera - Simply the Best

A user review on Chevrolet Tavera. Written by carol.nettar on 29 February, 2008

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Good	:	Engine, Mileage, Superb triple AC, Value for money, Spacious legroom
Bad	:	Luggage space

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I took a test drive in the Tavera and I simply fell in love with it. I booked the car that same day!!! I bought the L2 model, with triple AC, Power steering and power windows.

Tavera has undoubtedly the best engine in its class. The turbo charged Isuzu engine is quiet and very powerful. My Chevy easily touches the 150 KM per hour mark on the Pune-Mumbai expressway. The car gives amazing pickup at the slightest touch on the accelerator.

Tavera has very good interiors. The cushions are good. The legroom in the second and third row is very very good. Even a six footer can sit very comfortably in the third row. The bucket seats offer great back support and are good for long drives. The wood finish on the instrument panel is also good. The electronic trip meter is very helpful and has class of its own.

My Tavera has TRAC (Triple row AC). The AC is fantastic. I have to increase the temperature, or my hands get ice cold!!! Even when I drive in the sweltering heat of Goa or Mumbai, the AC cools the full interior perfectly. The third row passengers are also well taken care of, with the third row AC blowers.

The car gives the best visibility any driver can ever hope for. The wind screen is large and the driving position is very good. Even if the driver is short, there won’t be any problem.

The Tavera is very easy to handle and the gears are very easy to change. The centre console provided in higher end models like mine, are very good and spacious. The power steering responds to the touch of a finger!!! The Tavera has a very small turning radius. So taking a U turn will not be problem even in the narrow streets. The steering wheel is very beautiful. My wife simply loves the leather covered steering, with a beautiful Chevy cross on it. The Tavera has amazing pickup and torque. It is possible to drive in the 3rd gear with a speed of 20Km/hr. This is specially useful in the city. It helps in fuel efficiency too! My Tavera’s gear shift is silky smooth.

My wife and I travelled to Goa and Kerala in our Tavera last year. We went to Goa from Pune. And from there, we went to Kerala. We also visited Vailankanni, a church near Chennai, on our car, with our family in Trivandrum.
I drove almost 6600 kms in a span of two weeks. After spending more time in my Tavera, than on my bed, I have begun to adore my Chevy. I drove to Goa from Pune, taking a break only at Kolhapur. The drive took me 10 hours, but I never felt any fatigue. We spent 5 days in Goa and travelled all over Goa in our car. The experience was simply wonderful.

From Goa, we drove straight to Kerala, through Mangalore. To tell you the truth, I drove continuously for 21 hours!!! We took short breaks only to have food. We left Goa by 6am on the 28th Aug and reached Trichur in Kerala, the next day at 4.30am. I could drive throughout, without any fatigue!!!

I got a mileage of around 16 on highway, with AC. I drove all the time at around 90 to 100km/hr. At some places I could drive only at 20 km/hr, as the roads we so bad. I have never felt more comfortable in any other vehicle!!!

I went with my family to Vailankanni. We were a group of 8. Everyone enjoyed the drive and the comfort of my car. Even with full capacity passengers and luggage, my car would zoom on highways at 120+ km/hr, without any lag. What a powerful vehicle!!!

After all these years of driving, I can say just one fact from my personal experience. No other vehicle in its class can beat a Tavera!

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Jateen Bela on 18 Sep, 2009 at 03:24 PM

innova is best..............even after 2,27,890 kms engine is smooth & milage is good.my friend is having tavera & innova both cars but after 100000 kms tavera giving lots of maintanance

Jatin on 15 Aug, 2009 at 08:35 AM

Guys let me tell i own a tavera and a innova...to be honest innova is much superior and classy...it cannot be compared to a tavera.I\Its expensive in terms of mileage and cost but its worth every penny spent....If u belive in quality and brand and class INNOVA ALL THE WAY

T on 13 Aug, 2009 at 01:44 PM

hi myself tarak from vadodara guj. i want to buy tavera so which model would u like to suggest and i have also confusion between TAVERA/XYLO. SO PL GIVE ME UR PERSONAL VALUABLE OPINION THANKS

Dharmendra on 12 Aug, 2009 at 01:16 AM

Dharmendra (london) Hi, I am here to give my honest opinion on Tavera.I live in London and came to visit India for 9 weeks in Jan/Feb '09.We hired a car with Driver during these9 weeks.The car was Tavera.We travelled around more then 10,000 KMS from ahmedabad to ajanta caves in Maharashtra.The car gave us no trouble at all.I agree with every word that Carol Nettar says.In the past on my visit to India I have hired Tata Sumo, Qualis, Ambassador, but believe me Tavera was the best experience.

Asif on 23 Jul, 2009 at 12:50 AM

Caroll Nettar is right INNOVA IS AN EYE SORE ! It looks like a badly made piece of steel converted into a car by MISTAKE..Engine is very good no doubt but DRIVING COMFORT AND VIEW OF TAVERA IS FAR SUPERIOR..I personally feel that driving an INNOVA is a driving hassle because you can hardly see anything. Its like sitting inside a cockpit of a plane. I have TAVERA for 4 years driving is good but its overall finish needs a little more. The best option suspension of Innova and body engine of TAVER

Jayesh Shroff on 11 Jun, 2009 at 11:13 PM

Hi, Tavera is best as i had it for 4 years now and never felt so relaxed in any other MUV. Inova is good but the third row sucks and the Milage also.

Pegu9 on 05 May, 2009 at 11:57 PM

Hey Guys can someone really help me out which one I should Go for?Tavera or Innova

Carol Nettar. E on 20 Jan, 2009 at 05:29 PM

Hi Himanshu, please read your user manual carefully. Model number will be B2 or SS. LS 2.5 is the badging common for all Taveras. Please pay special attention to servicing your Chevy Tavera. Do it only at authorised service centres, after every 5000 kms. I have never let any other mechanic touch my car's engine. Fill diesel only from trusted pumps like HP or BP. Do wheel alignment every 5000 km. The most important advice I can give you, is to never give your car to anyone else to drive.

Himanshu Sharma on 20 Jan, 2009 at 02:57 PM

hello sir, As i am from bikaner rajasthan my father had purchased just new tavera neo2 L52.5 written on backside the colour is white all over, now please reply me about the precaution for it and maintainance for same, it had power steering power windows ac is in front dash board now from the website which model is from and wat does L52.5 stands for as dealer says its B2 wat does it mean

Carol Nettar. E on 22 Nov, 2008 at 05:46 PM

Hi anonymous, I can give you my personal advice depending on your use and budget. Tavera is superb on highways and the city alike. The comfort factor is very good. Mileage is also the best. Innova is very comfortable and sturdy on good roads. Mileage is not very good. I personally do not like its design. The front seats feel congested. If you are looking for a trustworthy and pocket friendly MUV, go for Tavera. If you are looking for just comfort, test drive Innova and then decide.

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