The Chevrolet Nexia R3 is a sedan produced from 2016 to 2023.
Engines: 1.5 (B15D2) (B15D2), 106 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,310 mm, wheelbase 2,480 mm, fuel tank 45 L.
This generation was built without a facelift. Sold in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan; assembled in Uzbekistan.
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Engine: GM B15D2 (1.5, Cobalt/Nexia)
- valve cover gasket leak
- timing belt wear
- hydraulic lifter tapping when cold
What to check when buying: when the timing belt was replaced; oil traces on the engine.
Tip: Simple engine; replace the timing belt per schedule, a snapped belt can mean costly repairs.
Gearbox: GM 6T30/6T40/6T45, etc.
- broken wave spring in the 3-5-R clutch pack (6T40/6T45)
- jerks when the valve body wears
What to check when buying: loss of 3rd/5th gear and reverse; shift shocks.
Tip: Oil every 60k km; avoid hard launches when cold.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
What engine does the Chevrolet Nexia R3 have?
1.5 (B15D2), code B15D2, 106 hp, 134 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
automatic (6AT GM 6T30).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Fuel tank 45 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Chevrolet Nexia R3 in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 8,650 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.