In the class of medium-sized sedans, no democracy does not smell. Monarchy in pure form! Everything is as in the textbook: the form of the state device, at which all the power is concentrated in one hands and is inherited. Yes, the same story about Camry! Each generation was dominant in our market - in other years, everyone, combined, competitors were not expressed to Camry in terms of sales. Therefore, the new generation machine (factory index XV70) is particular attention.

How about comparison with Kia Optima, which in the fluff and dust broke the former Camry (XV50) in recent comparative test (SE, № 12, 2017)? Once Toyotov, the attention of the controllability, compared with the reference on this part of the Mazda 6, suggests itself. The third sparring partner became sedan Ford. Mondeo - a recognized lovers of corporate parks. He is the only one - with a turbo engine. At the disposal of the remaining machines - atmospheric with a volume of 2.4-2.5 liters. Power range 181-199 hp The struggle for the throne declare open!

Throne room

For what was loved by the Camry of the past generation? For the feeling of superpost! Behind as much place that you can not honestly envy the executive s-class - of course, adjusted to the finish level. The XV70 body is 25 mm lower than that of the XV50, but with a spacker in Toyota is still in perfect order, except that the feet have become slightly closer - provided that the front seats in the lower position. Mésta is enough with a reserve in all directions. Even the roof does not prescribe - no wonder the Japanese installed the seat cushions on 30 mm closer to the floor. Especially good Right Sidoku: He can push the front armor from himself, freeing the extra space as a real VIP passenger.

Toyota Camry 2.0 AT

After a sharp rise in price, which happened at the beginning of the year, Toyota again moved in price, and now the price list on Camry begins at 1,160,000 rubles - such an amount is asked for a sedan with a two-liter (150 forces) with a motor and automatic. The car with a 2.5 engine (181 l.) Is worth a minimum of 1,290,000 rubles., However, such a car and grace complete set. And the top version with a 249-strong V6 volume of 3.5 liters is estimated at 1,546,000 rubles. Toyota car warranty is 3 years or 100 thousand kilometers, but the service will have to visit quite often - every 10,000 km.

The price tag on the basic "six" with a two-liter "mechanics" (150 hp) begins from 1,060,000 rubles. The surcharge for Avtomat will be 70,000. A more powerful modification is supplied exclusively with automatic transmission and is not combined with the most affordable package, therefore it is estimated to be as sedan in 1,20,000 rubles. Other equal surcharges for the 192-strong Motor will be 90,000. In addition, there are bonuses for trad-in and disposal. Warranty on Mazda - 3 years or 100,000 km run, interservice mileage - 15,000 km.

Ford Mondeo 2.0 ECOBOOST AT

Prices on Mondeo begin with a mark of 1,099,000 rubles. For the machine with a motor 2.5 liters (149 hp) and "automata". Even before a hundred thousand, you can save, if you hand over the old car in Trade-in or scrap and make a branded credit. Turbo is combined only with rich titanium package And worth not less than 1,469,000 rubles. And the most powerful version With a 240-strong "ecobust" will cost at least 1.73 million. Warranty on Ford cars - 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, an intervision interval is 15,000 km.

Kia Optima 2.4 AT

The most accessible "optima" with a two-liter power unit (150 hp) and mechanical box It is estimated at 1,099,900 rubles. "AUTOMAT" will add another 50,000 to this amount. Supplement for a 180-strong engine 2.4 l is also moderate - 60,000 rubles. Koreans also offer bonuses for scrap and trad-in, which will reduce the cost of the machine by 40,000 or 50,000, respectively. Pleasant nuance: Unlike other brands, Kia does not require surcharge for the "metallic" color. KIA warranty conditions are the most attractive - 5 years or 150,000 km if necessary to attend branded service every 15,000 km.

Kia Optima, Ford Mondeo, Mazda6, Toyota Camry

After satisfying the primary automotive needs (if only it went and did not break), there comes a series of care about the needs of secondary. Not only the impression is already becoming important here, which machine produces on the owner itself, but also how those who surround it are reacting. In other words, the car becomes a unit of measurement

Text Kirill Brevdo, photo Artem Popovich

Representations of a solid car from our compatriots are different. Many tend to believe that the prestige is currently a BCHD ("Big Black Jeep") - Well, or any SUV in principle. However, others adhere to another opinion: they say, a severe person is laid a strict sedan - and as large as possible. In general, did not translate comrades in Russia, for whom the unimproving of consumer magnitude was a nomenclature "Volga" in the bright ancient times. And today we decided to compare four cars that exploit this kind of format. The general reason in order to gather a quartet, it became the appearance on sale of a new Mondeo. Its main competitor - Toyota Camry - Also fulfilled freshness: recently the car has passed the procedure for rejuvenation. The third participant was the beauty of Mazda6 - also after facelifting. And the fourth acting face was Kia Optima, representing the Korean School of Automotive. Great team! So let's check who is what is much.

Ford Mondeo.

Say too - new! The current Mondeo is no longer so unconditionally young as we would like to. In Europe, the fourth generation car was presented for quite a long time, although the market was released only in the fall last year. And in America sales started and at all three years ago - there this car is known as Fusion. "For the river", as Americanians like to speak, this car has the only IPOST - sedan, while on this side of the Atlantic Mondeo, first of all, is represented by the hatchback and a wagon, and the four-door version can be obtained only in the "premium" version of Vignale - and no other way.

Being the owner of the "Mondeo" of the previous generation, I could not assume that Ford was able to spoil the car so much. The driver's seat is too high, and when landing, the impression arises that the body has become less. The trunk is still great, and it has become a little higher. Displaced to the right lock in a couple with gas shock absorbers does not allow closing the hood from the first time. But pleased the presence of an inverter in the cabin - you can charge a laptop or inflate the mattress on vacation.

For the Russian buyers Mondeo freedom of choice practically no: the body is only one (of course, it is a traditional sedan for our country) plus two gasoline motor The choice is a hopeless 149-strong 2.5 liter or two-liter turbo ECOBOOST in two variations (199 or 240 forces). And no Plebee "Mechanics" - only a 6-speed "automatic". Here, in fact, the whole tale.

It would seem that the powerful turbo engine, which was equipped with our delightful white Ford, was to provide a total advantage in the dynamics, but in fact it did not happen. Yes, Mondeo starts cheerfully, but the overclocking process itself is not drunk, moreover, it overshadows his pronounced power infringement, which is accompanied by active pedaling. In the kolas, this unpleasant effect is even more enhanced.

In addition, the box sometimes does not have time to play the filing of the motor and begins to flush with the transmissions awkward. You can, of course, ride calmer, in order not to deal with similar nuances, but why then overpay 140,000 for turbo? And with a 2.5-liter "atmospheric" sedan turns into a vegetable. In the city, it is quite comfortable in the city on such a car, but on the track, the lack of capacity is felt very noticeable. But the brakes are good in any case - if you do not get up, then at least normal slow down.

Attempting to turn the instrument panel into a multitasking tool turned around the problem with the perception of information: to disassemble what it is extremely difficult to

Contrast scales, beautiful font and laconic feed - Kia devices not only look good, but also readable. High class!

Toyota Camry.

Despite the fact that with informative in Toyotovsky devices, everything is in order, the toolkit of the Japanese car is quite tasteless

And in the turns of it, I don't want to slow down at all: a well-tuned chassis allows you to catch a buzz, shifting the car from the viration in the turn. On the Branca there is a slightly lacking reactive effort - it sometimes seems too weightless - however, it does not affect the accuracy of the taxi. Yes, and the smoothness of the move was not hurt: the irregularities of Ford grinds more than worthy. And most importantly - without unnecessary sounds: even at high speed in the cabin reigns silence, as in the library.

Mondeo was the only car in the four, whose thresholds are not protected by any linings: paint and varnish coating It is destined to suffer from contact with the legs, which - alas! - not avoid. In addition, the pillows are short-lived, and the driver's seat even in the lowest position is quite high - lovers of extremely low landing are most likely disappointed.

Ford has long been cooperating with the creators of "bondians", but this time the friendship went too far - the Mondeo's nose looks like the Aston Martin who used to use the agent 007. However, the car's character is more good: "Ford" is greatly coping with Our roads are also richly equipped. True, the opening of the trunk fell victim to rapid forms, but in the reserves of the place behind Mondeo claims the championship. A good option For those who are tired of Camry, but not yet matured to Mazda.

There are problems with the visibility to which their restrictions are imposed by swelling front racks, "supported by" glass tricons in the door. The rearview mirrors are corrupted by the "approximate" sectors that give strong distortions, although in a sense the situation is saved by a very well-known monitoring system for the "dead" zones. But this is an option that can be ordered only in the TECHNO Plus package with automatic braking systems and self-parking (49,000 rubles) and only in expensive equipment.

Two USB Inputs

allow you to simultaneously listen to music from flash drive and, for example, to recharge the smartphone

parktronic shutdowns, located on the right on the central tunnel, is located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe passenger's influence, which can accidentally press it

"Bardac"

it is worthy of all sorts of praise: being divided into two levels, it turned out not only convenient, but also roomy. In addition, he has a noble finish

Under the lid

central armrest is hiding a small boxing with a folding organizer, which is made extremely ax

multimedia system - Dactyloscope's dream: he collects fingerprints, which are too noticeable, so good that it rushes into the eyes

Unfortunately, inside Ford looks worse than outside. Another change of generations, oddly enough, this time did not turn to the "Mondeo" progress: the design and quality of the finish of the Fourth-generation car is hardly inferior to the interior of the predecessor, who looked really great for his time. Yes, and rivals look more convincing - especially Mazda and Kia.

But on the approach of particularly dangerous competitors - new VW Passat and Skoda Superb.. It is clear that the cloudless future "Ford" clearly does not shine.

Kia Optima.

Little! That's this salon! In the quality of the assembly and materials of the interior finish korean car Made and "Ford" and "Toyota", put on one level with Mazda. KIA Only a little does not reach the level that could claim the title of "Premium": the individual elements of this almost gorgeous decoration lack of nobility - it comes first about the buttons on the doors and the front panel to the left of the steering column. Yes, and the curtain on the central tunnel, which is crashes on the cup holders, looks like a fake: it seems a set, but in reality is one part. Otherwise - High class!

Modern design, comfortable landing on the front seats. I liked the panoramic roof with a sliding hatch. Salon is pleasant, but without a stagger. The contrast dashboard looks great. But even greater impression left the ventilation of the front seats - the thing! True, in my opinion, "Optima" is noisy. In addition, I turned out to be disappointed with the ride qualities of the Korean sedan: the acceleration is slow, and the brakes are vague.

Separate applause deserve instruments with a large color display that splashed between the dials. This information center looks great, and in use is convenient. Curious feature: If when the wheel engine starts, the wheel will be rotated, a warning appears on the screen that encourages the steering wheel. Healthy invented!

The basic bundle of "Optima" spoils the lack of a stabilization system, while there are no competitors without it in principle. However, more dear versions KIA creates omitted: For the Korean car, a panoramic roof with hatch, and heating steering wheel, and ventilation of the front seats, without which summer leather salon loses all its attractiveness. Here, however, it is worth making a remark. The temperature control of the chairs is organized illogical: the heating / ventilation buttons on the central tunnel are located on the left; And in order to understand which one is addressed to the driver, you have to look into the marking. Ah, L! Surely!

Ford Mondeo.

Pretty powerful in functionality The Ford multimedia system disappoints the smoothness of the graphics - the feeling that it lacks speed

Kia Optima.

Not the largest touchscreen display with navigation and other features is convenient and understandable to use, and the graphics of the Korean car are quite good

Mazda6.

Multimedia on the "six" swallowed with the youngest "treshki". You can manage it in any - and fingers on the glass, and the rotation of the tunnel controller

Toyota Camry.

Against the background of competitors, the Toyota multimedia center with primitive graphics seems outdated, although in terms of convenience of use - no problems

KIA GOSTULARY: The entry / output process facilitate the steering wheel and chair, which are automatically distinguished from each other for servo drives - with a welcome ringtone, as when the smartphone is turned on. Here is such a simple performance.

From the place "Optima" jumps with some sudden zeal - Evona, how, in traffic jam you will need more careful. However, the car sang at the car ends as suddenly, as it starts: kilometers up to forty per hour "Korean" accelerates cheerful, and then suddenly sharpening.

And then attempts to cheer up without enthusiasm: various kinds of activity with the accelerator pedal lead to the dissatisfied Motor, which for some reason refuses to inform the car due acceleration. Kia is shown by the engine, waving the transfers in the "Automat" - and as a result ... but there is no result: the speed set is slow and sad.
180 forces? Come on! In this figure refuses to believe not only Stanislavsky.

If you choose the car exclusively according to the price list, then the "Optima" will have every chance of winning - the ratio of value and equipment at Kia is really impressive. However, in the driving disciplines "Korean" far from the ideal. The suspension is rather tough, and not in favor of handling - just a car is pretty shakes on the bumps. Yes, and on the level of noise insulation Optima clearly loses to rivals. About the exterior of the car can argue, although it is rather pleasant to me. But the settings of the chassis, alas, do not please - by the way, this feature is generally characteristic of Koreans.

The vast motor sinks the impression from acoustic comfort, and the oil in the fire is poured and the suspension, which retries its elements of irregularities. Yes, and the pebbles are the case in the hooligan drums on the arms, making his noisy contribution to the general gaps.

New shift

Optima in its current form is produced since 2010, but this spring at the auto show in New York the next generation machine was held

From the point of view of the smoothness of the stations of the claims to Optima. However, fast riding pleasure, alas, does not bring

To the smoothness of the stroke, it is pointless: Optima is perfectly straightened with irregularities, hiding them in the depths of the suspension. But the brakes liked less than that of the other test participants: the drive is slightly lacking informative.

Ventilation

front seats - the best addition to the leaving salon

Heated steering

enters the so-called hot package package that all versions are completed without exception

the "Optimum" facilitates the steering wheel, which, when opening the door, helpfully raises upstairs. This option from the arsenal of premium class!

Dynamics

the audio systems on the front doors are enclosed in large buildings that are located extremely unsuccessful - they significantly reduce the space in the area of \u200b\u200bthe knees.

Make-up

mirrors embedded in sun visors are turned on by separate buttons, which is not really very convenient

At first it was the impression that the most talent trunk of the "Ford". However, Kia managed to prove the opposite. It turned out that the burden of the Korean car is the most narrow opening, an uncomfortable form and a scant finish. In addition, the addition of the rear seats in the amount does not allow smooth floor, and the loops of the lid are ready to kill his swing.

But with a spacker on the back row, everything is good - at least, if we talk about two seats. But the third would be superfluous: even a person of low growth, being in the center of the sofa, is forced to stick his head to the hanging ceiling. However, the panoramic roof may be wines.

Mazda6.

"Six" and before restyling was a miracle as good, and after it became more painted. The salon increases the degree of charm even more. Inner world Mazda - sample style! The plastic is soft, the skin is tender, the metal is identical to the natural - it is clear that the interior designers tried to fame. With the landing there are no problems: you want - sit down low, do not want - Take the ceiling.

This Japanese is the only exception to the rules. Moreover, it seems, from everyone at once. Being initially purely family carShe came to the so-called business class with his own charter. She has its own value system: charm instead of aggression, drive instead of rolling and salon, oriented primarily on the driver. In this quartet, Mazda6 is the only car that does not try to indulge the pathoral business: only she knows how to deliver the driver's real driver pleasure. Beer!

When turning on the ignition over the visor dashboard A transparent screen is raised, on which the speedometer testimony and other information is projected. Honestly, the usefulness of this thing is doubtful: unlike the "real" HUD with the projection on windshieldHere, numbers and pictures do not hang over the hood, and are located on the junction, which is rather unusual. And it is impossible to remove the display completely for some reason - you can only turn off the projection itself.

The magnificent "six" is primarily a car for the driver who knows the lot in fast ride

Mazda6 - loud car. Not noisy, namely, loud: the sounds that she extracts himself, they do not seem random - they seem to be deliberately made noticeable. First of all, it concerns the motor that is ringing twisted during overclocking.

This is news

LED "Pensne" in the headlights, broken down to the branded emblem of the Radiator lattice and tiny fog diodes - these are the main signs of a recent update "Sixters"

In this song, there may be lack of nobility, but a saturated life is felt: "Mazda" lives easily and fun. Acceleration does not stun the acceleration, but it seems quite convincing and in a sense even piercing: it is clearly feeling, with some enthusiasm, the rank "four" is twisted. "AUTOMA" to her in every possible way, deftly juggling the transmissions. And the machine is tightly running forward, spanking on the holes of 19-inch wheels, covered with low-profile rubber.

What to say, "shoes" could be chosen not so mannered - then the smoothness of the course was certainly improved. And although the tough "six" you can not call, irregularities, it takes place not so rounded like her rivals: on bad road You have to carefully choose the trajectory, practicing the slalom between the holes in the asphalt.

But how much joy in turns! Mazda goes even more interesting to "Ford": chain clutching tires for the canvas, it clearly follows the light, but transparent steering wheel, without showing the slightest propensity to rolls. There are no complaintory brakes: the effectiveness is high, inflexible informative.

Ford Mondeo.

Ford turned out to be the only machine with a hatch for the long-term rear sofa. However, this LAZ is so small that even a case with skis in it is unlikely to rotate

Kia Optima.

Like "Mazda" with "Toyota", the rear row from the Korean sedan can be folded straight from the trunk - for this you should pull for small handles

Mazda6.

The trunk at Mazda is not the largest, but quite comfortable. Paul will raise a little higher than I would like, however, there is an explanation - a dock that lies under it

Toyota Camry.

"Toyota" in the trunk found a place for a full-sized spare wheel. I am glad and the fact that it is mounted on a beautiful alloy disk

Oddly enough, the I-STOP system, which is unwinding the engine during stops, behaves decently. First, it does not seek to turn off the motor at the first convenient case: "Four" ships only when it is withstanding enough long pause. Secondly, the engine is launched almost without a hitch. And, thirdly, it seems that it really helps save fuel: even in the city, consumption does not exceed ten liters per hundred. Decent result!

Ten years old passed - and the "six" became a candy. Appearance, dynamics and handling, interior decoration - everything is fine here. Brakes are just great! Inside the machine seems compact, but there is no stiffness of stiffness - "Mazda" does not hurt anywhere. Driving seat It is laid out almost horizontally, which will allow you to relax in the long road. The only thing that did not like is, the projection display shield can not be forced to omit.

Adjustment

volume on the central tunnel - an excellent solution that is called instant addiction

Multimedia

the system after each shutdown / ignition is returned to the homepage. Not the most successful solution - a music section with a frequency of a working radio station would be more useful

Boxing -

under the central armrest could be more. But in it you can detect two USB inputs

Bardac

the "six" does not boast the capacity. But even worse, what it is impossible to locate it

finishing on the central panel makes the interior visually more expensive. The bright interior is beautiful, but not too practical

Our car was equipped with a maximum. Unfortunately, the parking sensors are so necessary in the city for such a large sedan and the rear view camera are present only in the most expensive configuration of Supreme Plus - with a 19-inch wheels. It increases the price of a car by 28,000 rubles. However, it is possible to save by selecting "Package 3": refusing to the leather interior, you will fit almost one hundred thousand. But whether it is worth paying extra for the various prubasters like a safe braking system in the city or warnings about the exit of the occupied strip - the question. In our opinion, the sheepbank is not worth it.

Toyota Camry.

To find out the wheel of this implorious Japanese sedan, they involuntarily begin to think about pensions - and it does not matter how many annual rings can be counted in their own calendar. But do not think bad - this is by no means reproach "Toyota", but a compliment. The Japanese sedan has an amazing talent - or rather, even the talent: "Camry" has the strongest soothing effect on the human body. Let around a fuss and tlen - here, in the womb of the car, its own atmosphere and their way of life. The comfort of passengers is the overestimate that Toyota puts in front of him and with which he successfully copes. The smoothness of the move is the main argument in favor of choosing this car. A large sedan, watered on modest 16-inch wheels, boldly pulls into the road irregularity of any caliber. However, from the point of view of acoustics, everything is not so smoothly: besides the inclination of noise insulation, the shelves of tires easily passes, the noise of the motor is mixed in addition to it, which often has to work on increased revs.

Japanese sedan - as if greetings from the beginning of two thousandths; And although there are obvious signs modern technologies It seems like LED lamps (without which it is already simply indecent to go into the light), the body design produces somehow a dull impression. The salon also seems archaic. Wide front seats, judging by subjective sensations, not so much chairs as stool. But in the back row to sit much more pleasant! Chassis is just perfect: the suspension swallows the pits, the term stability is gorgeous, and the steering wheel is completely informative. This sedan is more suitable for passengers who do not care about the appearance of the car.

After a recent Camry restyling received a new two-liter engine bundled with a 6-speed box (earlier in the "Automat" there were only four transmissions). In our quartet, Toyota turned out to be the most "weakness", and until the last moment doubted whether 150 forces would have enough to run away from the place of such a sweaty vehicle?

Shoe question

Ford, Toyota and Kia in basic equipment There are 16-inch wheels, and the size of a minimum for Mazda is 17 inches. Therefore, the seasonal pereobuvka for the owner of the "six" will be wrapped with more significant costs: and the rubber itself is more expensive, and will take more on the tire terminal

However, we were waiting for a pleasant disappointment: even with such a modest power unit, the Japanese starts a confidently and very well pick up. It is clear that in the Draga, a two-liter Camry rivals rivals - but only in those conditions that we had to create it. And if there would most likely come together in the fight in the fight, our Toyota, most likely, we would pass competitors - the good the engine is perfectly friendly with the "automatic", and the management of the management does not cause anything to improve anything.

"Camry", of course, does not even claim to seem sports car. Nevertheless, she is able to give pleasure from driving. It should only be borne in mind that the pleasure is different properties: the driver does not control the "Toyota", but rules it. And in this noble process, its beauty. Rolls? Where without them! Sleep during acceleration and braking? Such good enough.

New Mondeo ambitious plans. He sees his main rivals to the business class leaders. But what are his chances to move the masted competitors? Toyota Camry will help us to answer this question.

Big pieces of mouth rejoices. And if he also looks appetizing, then seductive doubly. The new Mondeo is really very attractive. In a bright costume, the flagship Ford looks solid, in dark clothes - strictly and elegant. The basic version of Trend does not offer fabulous wealth, but there is everything necessary here - and necessary precisely in understanding the criteria of the business segment. For 656,082 UAH. You will receive a car with an extensive list of options, but only with a 1.6-liter diesel engine and MCP, and such a modification is difficult to recognize the optimal one. There is no particular sense to overpay for tightly fitted Titanium and Lux \u200b\u200beither, but in Trend available, in addition to only the arrogant one and a half modifications of the EcoBoost Turbomotor (160 hp) and not the most powerful diesel (2.0 l, 150 hp) . And the optimal two-liter EcoBoost with a capacity of 203 hp With a 6-speed automatic machine supplied only in the equipment of Titanium. But here there are already famous adaptive headlights, and parking sensors, roof rails and a TFT display on the dashboard. It is worth such a set of 839 270 UAH.

Camry starts immediately from a 2.5-liter atmospheric motor with a capacity of 180 hp There is another 3.5 with Arsenal in 277 hp, but this is already another price order. And with the basic motor in the equipment of Comfort Camry costs 666 196 UAH. - Very close to the starting Mondeo. The Toyota motor is understandable, more powerful, but in the configuration from the start, Ford wins a bit - there is a two-zone climate control, cruise, START / STOP system (for diesel engines). The rest of the configuration is similar. For the price of Ford Mondeo 2.0 EcoBoost Titanium Toyota offers Camry in the Prestige equipment (799 820 UAH) is a machine with leather interior and adaptive lighting with xenon headlights. Here at Mondeo in the advantages of economical, but powerful motorAnd Samry has a small advantage in the equipment and price.

Looking at japanese carIt is difficult to believe that numerous Camry buyers were fascinated by her appearance. It seems that the main criteria for which Toyota chooses their clothes is their convenience and tidiness. And the light restyling happened at the end of last summer is not even tribute to fashion, but the planned reminder of himself. And the salon is like loved by childhood, familiar to the smallest details of the parent apartment. It appeared in it a modern multimedia system, instead of spacing devices - a spectacular optimile panel. But these electronic watch on the torpedo, wide overlays under the tree, soft, skin-upheaval armchairs - all this is like from the previous time.

But it is convenient, spacious and with ergonomics full order. Do not strain the brain, trying to find a common language with climate control and digital magnetic. The management of them is constructed logical and understandable. And for rear passengers Camry has a wide sofa. On it and three adults will fit. It will not be closely, and for the legs of the place is abused, no less than in Mondeo, whose wheeler base is 7.5 cm. And the trunk of the "Japanese" is just a huge. However, Ford is even more than 10 l more, but at the same time less practical - it is noticeably narrowed to the partition between the trunk and the lounge, which will not allow to carry the wide lengths.

But for those people who cannot live without electronic gadgets, Mondeo has an excellent offer. Multimedia system Sync 2 is the mind of the Chamber, and it is possible to understand her tricky brains endlessly. As for the settings of the driver's seat and steering adjustments, then it is all extremely simple. Do not cause complaints and convenience of landing. Drivers who prefer an active drive will certainly appreciate well-despilated chairs with good lateral support.

Accuracy or comfort?

And Ford is fascinating. Effort on the steering wheel is small, but very informative. According to the speed highway, the car moves confidently and accurately, not paying attention to worship, at the same time deftly, without noticeable rolls undergoes turns. The root from the tires, though hear in the cabin, but does not particularly peremon. Do not get tired ears and from the sound of the motor. Although the basic 1.5-liter EcoBoost work is pretty. 203-Strong motor solves the problem of the speaker ratio, but only with top 2.0 with a capacity of 240 hp Everything falls into place. Mondeo becomes aggressive and provocative, which, however, is fraught with complications: potholes with sharp edges and "lying policemen" Ford is passionlessly rigidly.

For ours far from everywhere ideal roads SAMRY is adapted better. Yes, her softer suspension is not ready to support sports driver, but on a speed direct Toyota rides reliably, not even straining, successfully "smoothing" the pits and potholes. As for her sprint qualities, they are not worse than the young opponent. Engine with a capacity of 181 hp Enough for all occasions - for a car, sharpened on comfort, more, in general, and not necessary. Or still need? Then cook 1 204 704 UAH. For Camry 3.5 - and 277 "Horses" at your service.

conclusions

Mondeo is a bright, beautiful and high-tech device capable of delighting both aesthetes and fascinating drive. Unfortunately, for ambitious newcomers, these qualities are not enough to seriously frighten Camry. Let Toyota look easier, but in terms of equipment, the convenience of the cabin, the carrying capacity and the dynamics do not give up at all. And at the same time japanese sedan. It differs inaccessible on the mondeo smoothness of the stroke and omnivorous suspension. Finally, the atmospheric engines in the Ukrainian regions are more confidence. No matter how cool, Toyota is, though relatively conservative, but a more versatile car.

Toyota Camry.

Spacious salon, rich Equipment, commendable smoothness, reliable handling, adequate dynamics. Unpretentious gasoline engines, smooth work automatic box Transmissions

Modest appearance, more frequent in comparison with Ford (every 15,000 km) maintenance, Renome Nomenclature Car

Ford Mondeo.

Bright, spectacular appearance, spacious interior, rich equipment, fascinating handling, good noise insulation, large selection additional options, moderate cost of ownership

Hood, demanding to the quality of roads the suspension, not the most melting machine. Whimsical, working only on high-quality fuel ECOBOOST turbo engine

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Ford Mondeo and Toyota Camry are well known to the domestic consumer. Particularly noticeable these cars began, starting in 2015. However, the question remains: What is better Ford Mondeo or Toyota Camry from these two options?

Camry overtakes sales

So far, judging by the state of the market, Camry still remains in the leaders of selling in Russia. But the sedan with the "Blue Oval" also does not sleep and gradually gains momentum, already overtaking chord and Nissan Tiana.

Ford's leaders have every chance. The car has a dynamic silhouette and memorable "face", which you can even confuse with Aston Martin. On 17-inch discs, the sedan looks not particularly solid. But if you install 18 discs on it, the appearance is immediately transformed, making the car more prestigious. Now "American" with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder power unit is sold for 1.58 million rubles.

Camry in comparison with the Mondeo looks much more solid.

Although, in fact, these cars are very similar. For the last body of 2015 release, designers in attempts to conquer the hearts of a young audience decided to hang a chrome-plated framing of the fog. It turned out this or not - to solve the consumer.

On the 17-inch disks "Japanese" looks more interesting "American", but at the same time an Asian car in a similar configuration is more expensive and worth an average of 1.59 million rubles.

Equipment

Ford has a richest equipment. So, there is no navigation in Camry, as well as there is no car park. Recently, this feature has made great interest among motorists. But if you wish, you can refuse to order a car. By the way, it will save an average of 88 thousand rubles.

The main options for both cars are approximately the same:

• climate control;
• heated all the armchairs;
• Acoustic Parking System (APS);
• electric adjustment of the front armchairs;
• good audio systems;
• touch screen.

Salon design

Toyota has practical and strict forms. The rectangular buttons are arranged in order and allow the driver to intuitively find the inclusion of the required option. At the same time, Camry is quite large in size steering.

The bright salon "Japanese" looks beautiful and presentable.

The tone also visually increases the space, but it is quickly dirty.

Ford Mondeo inside looks completely different. The chairs are arranged in such a way that a person sits in them tight. Soft skin on a small hand is pleasant to the touch and delivers only driving pleasure. The console is executed in a more futuristic style. Buttons and the rendered panel do not have such a strict and arrogant. And if in Camry there are inserts "under the tree", which some motorists are considered inappropriate, then there is no such thing in the Mondeo. Dark plastic is organically combined with silver inserts.

Both machines do not have a traditional handle manual brakes. In Ford, it replaces the button, and in Toyota - pedal.

Car dynamics

11 l per 100 km - this is the consumption of fuel at Toyota. At the same time, it is filled with gasoline of the AI-95 brand. Mondeo in turn consumes AI-92 at the same consumption.

That is, the Mondeo ride cheaper.

Mondeo, which is called, nicer to the touch. Ford has a soft move and better permeability in uneven roads. Less feels in small pits and depressions. The speed of the American sedan is gaining very tearing, and if necessary, stops sharply. Toyota is more difficult at Toyota: the car is a little tangible, the speed gains smoothly and leisurely, and stops sluggish.

For passengers on rear seats Camry remains out of competition. Mondeo in this question is seriously inferior. In Toyota, behind a lot of space, and sit passengers comfortable. There is an easy way to fit a person even under two meters tall.

Dynamics against comfort

Both cars - a good and decent option for everyday movement

But they are created under two types of people - those who are important to the dynamics behind the wheel and those who want to ride with high comfort. It is difficult to find something mean in these machines, so it will have to decide to everyone that he is more like it.

Each car has its advantages and disadvantages.

We bring to your attention our version of the comparison of the data of two models and let's start perhaps with external view, reports [email protected].

Camry on the background of Mondeo - the incarnation of solidity, although designers tried to put a few frivolous makeup to the cargo "face" a little fruitless makeup around the fog. I do not know how much youth managed to attract such a step and not scare away officials, but in front of Camry now looks like a huge catfish. Fishermen will like. But the same 17-inch disks look more organically than in the arches Mondeo.

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Mondeo is equipped with a little better - Camry is devoid of "navigation" and auto parker. From these options in Mondeo, by the way, you can refuse and save on this a decent amount. In both machines - a two-zone "climate", heated front and rear seats, system of comfortable access, parking sensors, seat electric drives, powerful Sony audio systems (Ford) and JBL (Toyota), multimedia complexes with touch screens and, of course, full set Airbags. Is that flat "chairs" Camry are covered with slippery skin, and Mondeo chairs have chain inserts from Alcantara.

Inside, by the way, the topic of body design continues - completely different impressions! Toyota as if chopped with an ax - strict shapes, an abundance of rectangular buttons. The Germans would say: "Quadratic, Practice, Gut!" But everything is convenient and located in intuitively expected places, although it is somewhat surprised by a large steering wheel. The Baranka itself is new, got Camry after restyling. And inserts under the tree after a long shock finally acquired a noble shade. In addition, the bright interior of Camry seems more spacious, although it is not practical - the armrest and armchairs of cars with a mileage of 19 thousand kilometers already need cleaning.

Mondeo inside is completely different. Landing in the seat is dense, the body is fixed, as if it was in a sports car. The small steering wheel will be covered with soft skin, and a highly inclined central console in the cabin enhances the sensation of the cockpit. Details are more elegant, and the forms do not resemble the cabinet furniture of the 80s. And no tree is only a combination of black and silver plastic. Instead of an analog instrument panel - screen with drawn scales, and the menu of the Multimedia complex SYNC 2 looks not such a prominary as graphics and blue background toyota systems Touch 2. Both machines have no usual mechanical "handbrake" - in Mondeo it is activated by the button, and in the Camry - foot.

Sorry but on a straight line road Ford. Mondeo cannot confirm its status of a high-tech modern sedan. In any case, with a 149-strong engine 2.5 - it is defined with "American" 175 hp and 225 N ∙ m. And it feels - having a translate in power and torque (181 hp, 231 N ∙ M), Toyota Camry easily leaving the opponent. And especially pleases a pleasant pickup in the middle zone "turns", the clockwork motor! And on the passport acceleration until hundreds, the difference does not seem large - 10.3 seconds from Ford and 9 seconds - at Toyota. But on the fact Toyota is more dynamic in all modes of movement, even despite the six-speed machine-tuned ride.

The Mondeo automaton also does not seek to beat the switches of switching speed, threw out the active actions of the gas pedal with shocks. But it will be slightly cheaper to ride on it - with a similar "Toyota" fuel consumption of 11 l / 100 km engine Ford. Designed for the use of gasoline AI-92 instead of "95th" at Camry. But where Mondeo will play it with interest, so it's on winding tracks. Pure pleasure! Do not get tired of repeating - the chassis is tuned perfectly! A large sedan follows the steering wheel with ease of "charged" hatchback, as if not weighing over 1.6 tons. Although some drivers of its acuity of reactions and actively piring the rear axle may seem frightening. We will have to get used.

Behind the wheel Camry - no revelations. Rerep immediately from Mondeo, you notice "ramlabanted" brakes with a lot of pedals, and "Baranca", for nothing that the rudders resembles the rod BMW M-Series, in fact, has nothing to do with them - neither feedback nor informativeness. What is happening there with front wheels? Only tires Yokohama. It is known. Do not excite the "driver" strings and decent rolls, because of which they sculp with a flat leather "chair". And in the protracted corners of the body begins to swing on the soft springs. In fact, on the "Toyota" you can go quickly, if you suddenly need it - let me roll and swing, but it clings for asphalt. The difference is that for Mondeo, swirling tracks are joy, and Camry is simply able to not hit the face into the cuvette.

And for the rear passengers, Camry is still out of competition and perfectly replays in this respect Mondeo - to the Sofa Toyota it is more convenient to sit down, there is more place for legs and heads. An amazing fact, because the Mondeo wheelbase (2850 mm) for as much as 75 mm is larger than the distance between the Camry axes (2775 mm). In addition, Camry can be bought in the prestige configuration, in which the audio system control panel, climate control and an electrical adjustment of the backing angle is added. But in "Ford" quieter. You close the door and as if they are unguarded from the surrounding reality - very decent "Shumka"! For travels "on the dalnyak" Mondeo is preferable - the higher the speed, the most confident it stands on the road, as if pressed against it, and the wind whistle is almost not heard. Only tires on the rough asphalt are listened. Camry is also worse all isolated wheel arches (Again, this Yokohama Decibel spoils everything!), In general, the overall level of noise is higher than in Mondeo - heard disseminated air.

It was logical to assume that the soft suspension would provide a "Toyota" better smoothness of the course, but this is true only in part - and Mondeo shock absorbers are perfectly coping with every little things like patches, waves and even on the sold trucks and dotted cracks. Only large callers or pits with sharp edges can knock out from equilibrium. Camry, on the contrary, it is better to cope with the joints of the Moscow Estakad, "lying police" and deep asphalt defects, but rocked stronger on the waves.

A strange drawn picture. By the totality of qualities, these two sedans are on the same level, but in character - diametrically opposed! Therefore, choose between them is very simple. Toyota Camry is better suitable for those who drive behind or often travels to the whole family - she has more convenient sofa and trunk, calmer settings power aggregate, and in turns it does not seek to overtake everyone and everything. To put up with high insurance tariffs and frequent maintenance (once every 10 thousand km). Ford Mondeo, on the contrary, a car for those who drive driving and gets pleasure from it, and the chassis settings are more selfish. And we confidently declare that Mondeo with its good noise insulation, trunk abilities and "cat" with a magnitude - the best in the class of alternative to Camry.

In addition, Mondeo is cheaper, and it will be a car with 2.5 engine and automatic. Toyota Camry 2.5 is available only with completion comfort, but if you are not a large set of options and does not need a 181-strong motor, you can buy Camry 2.0 (150 hp). But this is another story about which we will definitely try to talk in the following material.

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