Sedans with a large interior. Overview of class D sedans on the Russian market. Hyundai Sonata - the most popular sedan
All places in the middle class have long been distributed. A number of models, including Ford Mondeo, Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat, shared the largest piece of cake among themselves, and the rest of the opponents have to look for a place for their backs. But maybe after several years of operation, applicants threaten leaders? Check it. Against one of the European pets to exhibit two intriguing Japanese.
Each of the compaable cars has its own feature - a detail that many competitors will envy. Ford Mondeo 4th Generation (MK IV) - a large 4,84-meter car for relatively small money. Prices for used versions of 2009 with a 2-liter gasoline engine capacity of 145 hp Start with 500,000 rubles. Honda Accord VIII attracts attention to sports style and excellent driving performance. Price tag for car 2009 with engine 2.0 l 156 hp Starts with a mark of 600,000 rubles. Mazda 6 combines the features of both rivals - it is spacious and has an interesting design. Prices for the 2009 car with a 2-liter motor 147 hp We are located approximately in the middle and begin with 550,000 rubles. If everything has been said to add decent reliability, and in the case of the "Japanese" even very worthy, it turns out that we are dealing with really interesting cars.
Sedan is a classic image of an elegant car. The most spacious Ford Mondeo. It is the longest, widest and has the biggest trunk of 535 liters. However, on the background of the opponents "German", the car looks less effectively: massive, clumsy, and on wheels with small disks (for example, 16-inch) and look terribly at all.
The most stylish, but at the same time the least practical - Honda Accord. Honda's salon is quite wide, but it lacks a place for the rear passengers. The trunk volume of 467 liters also does not give a big reason for pride.
"Six" is a "golden middle": it, compared to the Mondeo, is slightly smaller outside and inside, but it looks dynamically, and the trunk is able to take 519 liters of the boot.
Aesthets will delight the interior of the chord: an elegant and friendly - the driver will feel behind the wheel very well. Mazda produces a good impression, although in the case of the "six" will have to be considered a creamy driver's seat. A little worse than the rest of the time transfers the Mondeo cabin plastic - scratches, clicks and screens appear.
2-liter Mazda and Ford gasoline engines are largely close in many ways - this is the result of cooperation between these two companies. Motor Mondeo is characterized as reliable, but unfortunately, it turns out to be slightly sluggish. Burning an average of 9 l / 100 km, from the engine is waiting for more. In the "six" power unit got a lighter weight, respectively, the car dynamics is better, but the fuel consumption is as high. Honda delivers the greatest driving pleasure, it is the fastest and least voracious - 8-9 l / 100 km. In each of the engines, the timing timber type drive is applied. Japanese cars are the most expensive in service from official dealers, so it is better to attend informal services specializing in a particular brand. The most attractive prices for Ford dealers.
Honda Accord 2.0.
The chord has faithful fans and is unlikely to confuse them in the near future. The eighth generation turned out to be thought out in all respects. It looks attractive, perfectly behaves on the road, and most importantly, there is a lot of durability and reliability, especially with a 2-liter gasoline engine under the hood.
It is the engine of 2.0 liters, according to many mechanics, is the best choice. If a timely maintenance is carried out in a timely manner (the on-board computer can be prompted on the need to hold the on-board computer) and comply with the manufacturer's recommendations, the motor almost never gives trouble. Of course, this does not frees the potential buyer from a thorough engine check.
In the case of the rest of the power units, everything is not so riddling: a 2,4-liter gasoline engine consumes a lot of fuel and sometimes annudits an excessive expenditure of oil into the avgar; The 2,2-liter turbodiesel is great from a technical point of view and is quite economical, but is forced to often deal with the notorious disadvantages of the DPF filter.
Other chord components refuse quite rarely, which is probably due to the legendary reliability of the Japanese and relatively small age age. Nevertheless, the owners note the noisy work of the suspension when driving on uneven roads and a fairly rapid wear of some plastic interior details. It is still worth mentioning that several cases of corrosion foci under hatch seal are recorded. However, other systematic faults and problems were not identified.
Accord has little to blame in the process of everyday use: it offers comfortable seats, aesthetic interior, good running quality. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment comes during the price analysis. Chord does not belong to the number of the cheapest cars of the middle class.
Body
When examining the car, you need to check two places: the lower part of the hood (in the instances of 2008-2009 there were cases of the appearance of corrosion foci), as well as the hatch seal, if it is available (sometimes the sealant protects poorly from the water from entering water and with time under it Rust arises).
Engines
The 2-liter gasoline engine turned out to be good and very reliable. Problems with him are very rare. It is much worse in this regard to turboodiesel, the main headache of which is the problems with the DPF filter. In 2011, a service event was held for vehicles with a 2.2-liter diesel engine - the software was updated responsible for the operation of the DPF filter, which was clogged too quickly.
Chassis
The suspension copes well with the realities of Russian roads: signs of wear appear only at large runs. However, there are faults in the steering control.
Electrician
In her reliability there is no doubt, although it is more complicated than in the predecessor.
Ford Mondeo 2.0.
The previous generation of Mondeo, produced in 2000-2007, was originally very good. It was especially valued for a big trunk, a spacious salon and good running quality. But in 2005, Passat B6 appeared, and suddenly it turned out that Ford was no longer a champion on a justger. Engineers from Cologne decided that the new generation Mondeo (MK IV) should become a huge outside and very spacious inside.
But the new model no longer looks so delightful, much weighs and behaves not so free. Instead, the owners received a large trunk - 535 liters at the sedan and 528 liters at hatchback (1448 l with a folded back seat) and a rich basic equipment, including a full electric car, ESP, air conditioning and a complete set of airbags, including driver knee.
Among the gasoline engines are the simplest and most reliable, a 2-liter capacity of 145 hp is considered. and 2,3-liter 160 hp The biggest disadvantage of motors is a high fuel consumption - an average of about 9 l / 100 km.
Malfunctions are rare (ignition coils and generator), and their elimination does not require high costs. Gasoline 2.0 l has no maintenance chain drive timing.
A version with a 1,6-liter gasoline engine is not recommended: this power unit is weak, consumes a lot of fuel and sometimes delivers problems with the system of changing the phase distribution. In the secondary market there are also diesel modifications - the most preferred version 2.0 TDCI.
After restyling in 2010, motors with a turbocharger of the EcoBoost family of 1.6 and 2.0 liters appeared in the engine lineup: they are more economical, but relatively roads and have a large number of additional equipment, such as the start-stop system.
The most important thing is that Ford is finally well protected from corrosion: the native of Cologne does not bloom anymore!
The most common disadvantages
Body
Problems with the hood lock are an annoying trifle that affects a large number of copies. Castle clinics due to improper cable laying.
Engines
Structurally, simple gasoline engines with a working volume of 2.0 l and 2.3 liters, as a rule, do not deliver problems. Sometimes the ignition coils are denied, and ceases to charge the generator. The 1.6-liter atmospheric often has problems with changing gas distribution phases. It will take about 30,000 rubles for its repair. The disadvantages of a 2.5-liter motor with a turbocharger with a capacity of 220 hp: The leaking crankshaft glands and an increased oil appetite.
Chassis
The big mass does its job: racks of the stabilizer and steering tips are quickly wear out, sometimes the front shock absorbers begin to knock - the cost of the new about 3,300 rubles. In earlier copies, there are problems with the steering rail - there are knocks and leakage. Restoration of a faulty rail will require about 10-15 thousand rubles. The rear suspension is very durable.
Electrician
Interruptions in work occur for two reasons: corrosion in places of connections and error software. In the latter case, the software update usually helps. On older copies, the system of holding the angle of inclination of the light beam of xenon light can fail.
Mazda 6 2.0
The second generation of Mazda 6, however, as its predecessor, in many respects breakthrough. Passengers on the back sofa no longer experience a sense of claustrophobia, all-wheel drive modifications and sports version of MPS disappeared from the model range, and corrosion from the body. Yes, this is the first middle class Mazda that does not rust.
But, unfortunately, in the new "six" there were several flaws that the former owners of Mazda strangers appeared. Fortunately, flaws are not serious. However, a knock on the steering mechanism (for most of the vehicles of the initial production period), problems with the steering amplifier or frequently freebating lamps are not joined with an excellent brand reputation. Fortunately, other defects are practically not found.
The cost of parts and services in official services is somewhat overestimated. However, the car allows you to be serviced in ordinary unauthorized services.
In terms of the practicality of Mazda's head above the chord, but loses the Mondeo, as it is built on a modified platform for its predecessor.
"Six" behaves a little worse than Honda - sorry, as the dynamic design makes it expect more. It does not have a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 147 hp. (in Europe since 2010 with direct injection and 155 hp). Fuel consumption is the same as Ford: in a mixed cycle, it lies within 9 l / 100 km. The 170-strong 2.5-liter motor allows much more, but at the same time he burns fuel. Basic 1.8-liter unit with a capacity of 120 hp Satisfy only the most calm drivers.
In the secondary market there are also diesel modifications, very popular in Europe. The basic 2.0-liter turbodiesel has an outdated design and is folded in maintenance. 2.2-liter diesel - much better only if you do not take into account the problems with the problem-driven timing. Good dynamics provide 2,2-liter aggregates with a capacity of 163 hp
The most common disadvantages
Body
Owners often report on the fogging of the rear lights, less often - the front headlights. It was possible to replace the warranty for warranty only if water would stand in the lantern literally. Since 2009, modified seals have been established.
Transmission
Often, problems occur when switching from the first to the second - prerogative of diesel modifications. In several cases, within the framework of the Guarantee, Mazda made the replacement of all gears, but the question was not resolved. As mechanics say - this is an incurable defect of the MAZDA 6 GH MCPP. Sometimes it helps the change of transmission fluid.
Steering
In a large number of vehicles of the initial production period, problems appeared in the steering due to the refusal of the hydraulic power supply pump or the operation of the control blocks, accompanied by the errors of the anti-slip system, ESP and ABS.
Interior
conclusions
Thus, Honda will definitely look better, allows you to enjoy driving and, in principle, it does not break. Many motorists are ready to accept it with its limited functionality, but not everyone agrees with a high price. It is worth adding relatively expensive spare parts and the cost of service in official services. Ford, on the contrary, refuses a little more often, but it is cheap and affordable in service, and first of all - most practical. "Golden middle" is Mazda: she is slightly less than Ford, reliable as Honda and not too expensive.
In the body "Sedan" cars in our country selling the most. In second place - Hatchback, which is popular in Europe, but not in Russia.
A bit of history
The term "sedan" itself, one of the versions, came to us from France, namely from the sedan - a small provincial town in the northeast of the country. In the XIX century, the sedan was famous for its excellent closed regions. According to another version, the name of the car body occurred from the Latin word "sedes", which means the seat or chair, which in ancient times they called special stretcher for the transportation of wealthy citizens.What is sedan
A distinctive feature of these machines is a three-volume body with a trunk, a lounge and a motor compartment. Luggage scene is separated from the cabin back of the rear seats. There are four places, and if you suffer, then five, but it all depends on your needs to transport someone. Doors two (fastbeck) or four.Sedan or hatchback. What's better?
Disputes that best of these two options are popular about as eternal questions about gasoline and diesel, DVS and electricity, black and all others.Pros of sedan:
Stylish appearance to which our buyer is used to more than European drivers. So it was done.
No need to warm the trunk, the cabin becomes warm faster.
Less sounds from the trunk, so quieter in the cabin. Less than extraneous smells - therefore.
The lack of one is the trunk, which some lacks some. Usually, it is less in its dimensions than the hetbcchs. To load "in full" lighter than the bag with a fifth door, and not with the "timer" of the luggage lid. The long periods are also more convenient to carry not in the sedan, but in the hatchback: no matter how big it is not the open from the folded rear row, it is still less connected to the luggage compartment salon. It is also difficult to imagine the hatchback in the status of a business car, big and luxurious, although some manufacturers have attempts to turn it into a sort of comfortable shuttle. As a result, nothing came out and the hatchback remained just a comfortable car, and the sedan is allocated to the honors of the luxury class.
What is better - everyone decides himself. The main thing is to answer the question "Why do you need cars and what tasks is she?".
This market segment is the most extensive choice. And the more the choice, the more difficult it is to do it. What model to give preference when there are almost two dozen in the class?! We did not accidentally limit our review only by sedans. They are in the middle class cause the greatest interest. And to facilitate the choice, we divided all segments sedans D. on groups for clear consumer features.The first group is represented by models,which are the most profitable acquisition. Create - we are talking about sedans with the best price / quality ratio, and not about some super-budget modifications. There are at least three cars on the market with a sufficient level of equipment, not a weak engine, and even with the "automatic", but their price does not go beyond the psychological frontier of one million rubles. The second top three in the review will interest those who look for the most spacious, functional and universal sedan, which will cope with the role of a business car, and with the role of family. They are not burdensome for the budget and at the same time have a business image. The third triple is aimed at individualists. Here will be presented the most comfortable, equipped and pleasant in the management of sedans. This circle includes the most technically advanced models with excellent ride, dynamic and fuel economical properties. The fourth group will be sedans with a full drive. And even if they are more expensive than all monodiferous models, but on another scale of the scales - all the advantages of four leading wheels.
Models with the best price value and quality ratio
Favorite in this group - "Chevrolet Epica". This is the very case when minimally spent money get a maximum of the car. Modification with a six-cylinder engine and a six-band "machine" is proposed in fact at the price of the Golf Class hatchback. The model was developed by Korean "Daewoo", and then by the efforts of General Motors specialists turned into the largest passenger "Chevrolet" on our European market. The appearance of the "Epica" is non-aggressive and solid. In the American style, the interior is made. There is no finished decor, unpleasure devices, the panel is formed by smooth lines, the parts do not cause serious complaints or the quality of the materials or the accuracy of the fit. The cabin is not close, the onboard systems of the car are convenient in control, noise insulation for an inexpensive sedan is just excellent. To the list of advantages, you can add a distiller "automatic", hardy soft suspension and not bad equipment. However, on temperament and manageability "EPICA" - the most phlegmatic sedan in the review.
| "Chevrolet Epica" | Debut: 2006 Restyling: 2008 Wheel base: 270 cm Clearance: 15 cm Dimensions: 480,5x181x145 cm Trunk volume: 480 l |
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| - The gasoline motor is rare for a two-liter volume of the six-cylinder row design to date the only available option. Combined with a five-speed "mechanics" or with a sixdiaband "automatic". - Safety provides abs, front, side and curtain pillows. Electronic dynamic stabilization and anti-slip system are also included in the basic equipment. - In the initial execution of "LS", air conditioning is offered, power windows, an audio system with a Bluetooth, a full-sized spare wheel. Models with mechanical transmission are manufactured not only in the basic, but also in a special simplified version: without cruise control and with one steering column instead of two. - In the version "LT", a rain sensor, an information display, rear parking sensor, and on models with a "automatic" - leather interior plus electrically regulating and heated seats are added. - Standard discs - light alloy, 16- or 17-inch. The main version of the interior is a combination of leather and fabric. For any modification, you can order a hatch with an electric drive, as well as pick up various details of external and internal styling. - produced in Shushary under St. Petersburg. Versions "Ls", as a rule, are available. The LT model with a leather salon can be found only among unprepared residues - its release is folded. |
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"Epica" with a new box undoubtedly surpasses the predecessor in economy at cruising speeds 100-120 km / h. The sixth stage in the new "automatic" is made "long." Yuri Uryukov, "Claxon" №13 "2008 |
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This lack of devise "Ford Mondeo" Fourth generation. A two-liter model with "mechanics" and the most accessible sedan in the gamma with a "machine" have approximately equal to the dynamics (about 10 s to "hundreds") and intelligible handling. And "Mondeo" with new turbocharged motors with a capacity of 200 and 240 hp And it can be called "highway missiles" capable of reaching 230-250 km / h. When buying such fast modifications there is a reason to order at the same time the adaptive chassis of CDC with sports and comfortable modes. The latter will definitely not be superfluous, because the standard suspension from "Mondeo" is quite strict. For the rest of the criteria, "Ford" is not much inferior to rivals. In ergonomics, not to find a single noticeable miscalculation. Salon is modern, not crazy, practical and made of high-quality materials. Yes, and the appearance at the restyled "Mondeo" is a very spectacular - relief hood, headlights with LEDs ... only noise insulation is weak from elementary packages.
| "Ford Mondeo" | Fourth Generation Debit: 2007 Restyling: 2010 Wheel base: 285 cm Clearance: See Dimensions: 485 x 188.6 x 150 cm Trunk volume: 535 l |
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| - The choice of engines is the widest in the review. From an unpretentious 1,6-liter "atmospheric" to two liters, developing 200 or 240 forces. A diesel 140-strong unit is placed on the sedan. With mechanical gearbox, only younger gasoline versions are offered. On the other modifications, the transmission is automatic. - Even in the minimum configuration on the "Mondeo" sedans, seven airbags are put, ESP and, of course, the anti-lock system. For senior models, advanced assistants controlling dead zones and robes of movement are available. - "Ambient" - the only execution for the younger modification. There is air conditioning, stereo and central locking. Fog lights, two-zone climate control, power windows are present in the execution of "Trend", which is basic for other modifications. - Improved setting "Titanium" is available only for turbocharged models. There will be LED lights in headlights, heated seats, backlight in mirrors, deflectors for the second row of seats, devices with a large color display. The most fully equipped with the "Titanium Black" model - a navigation system with a touch display, parking sensors, invincible access, bixenon headlights ... - Chrome finish - starting with "Titanium". The leather interior in the database is only the top version of "Titanium Black". It is also put on it 17-inch wheels made of light alloy, while the rest are 16-inch. The simplest model is characterized by black doors handles. - Sedany "Mondeo" are collected in Russia, and because if the dealer did not find a suitable option or models with the necessary options, it will be delivered in a month or two .. |
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"Mondeo" can boast a good set of auxiliary systems. This is the "anti-tech", and the "counter-ship" from their lanes, and monitoring blind zones, and the intelligent regenerative charging system. " Sergey Sorokin, "Claxon" №18 "2010 |
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If you do not want to come, neither comfort or handling, then you should look at "Mazda 6" - Another middle class car with an excellent price / quality ratio. Moreover, it is for a sedan, who has a motor bulkhead, and the luggage part is better insulated than the hatchback. For such technical "discrimination", the developers made consciously, since the body version of "Sedan", unlike the Fiftemer, sometimes choose as an alternative to business models. And if initially "Mazda 6" walked a car with sportswashing, then after restyling, when she received shock absorbers with softer damping, and the most powerful 2.5-liter modification - a smooth five-band "automatic", it actually became closer to the class models above .
| "Mazda 6" | Second Generation Debut: 2007 Restyling: 2010 Wheel base: 272.5 cm Clearance: 16.5 cm Dimensions: 475,5x179,5x144 cm Trunk volume: 519 l |
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| - All three engines offered for this model are gasoline atmospheric. 1.8-liter issues modest 120 "horses", 2.0- and 2.5-liter develops power 147 and 170 hp respectively. They are combined with a five-frame "automatic". - In stock Six airbags and a standard set of ABS, anti-test system and electronic stabilization. - For 1.8-liter basic sedans, the "Direct" equipment is complete, which includes everything you need: air conditioning, audio system, electric windows from behind, heated seats, sleeve level sensor and even headlight washers. The "Touring" versions are equipped with a two-zone climate system, cruise control, by a route computer, and "Touring Plus" - rain sensors and illumination, anti-taking system (for modifications with mechanical transmission) and fog lights. - Parktronic, BOSE audio system and boshenon headlamps are included in the "Sport" equipment (not available for 120-strong models) or are offered in the form of equipment packages for "touring" packages. - Electric drives seats, leather interior - options. In the basic version there may be only a leather handleling of the steering wheel and the combined upholstery instead of textile. But the top model in the staffing equipment includes a hatch with an electric drive, and all sports versions have an aerodynamic kit and spoiler. - Many dealers are ready to offer a car in any execution of the existing available. If you make an order, then the car from Japan will be delivered in two or three months. |
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"Gamma Motors for Russia remained the same, but for the first time for the first Topova" Mazda 6 "with a 2.5-liter engine is offered not only a mechanical transmission, but also a five-speed" automatic "." Yuri Uryukov, "Claxon" №8 "2010 |
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The most functional and spacious models
Korean sedans "Hyundai Sonata" In the last year, we would have taken away to the first group without a doubt, but the current model has gross them in all respects. Dimensions - like a sedan from the E. Salon segment - the most spacious in our review, and he bribes it with its breadth, freedom and convenient rear-sofa back sofa. The internal equipment of the top versions corresponds to the standards of the business class: there is a panoramic roof, heated on the second row, television tuner. There is even an adaptive suspension that automatically softens on a bad road and becomes tougher on a smooth highway. Well, except that noise isolation does not reach premium standards.
"Sonata" is good and as a family vehicle. Her motors are not augable, "Avtomat" is adequate, and the trunk is not small. To the advantages of the design. In bright color, which is better emphasized to become a "flowing sculpture", "Sonata" looks easily, fresh and informally.
| "Hyundai Sonata" | Sheet Generation Debut: 2010 Restyling: was not Wheel base: 279.5 cm Clearance: 14-15 cm Dimensions: 482x183,5x147 cm Trunk volume: 463 l |
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| - 150-strong 2.0 MPI is combined either with a six-speed mechanical transmission, or with a six-band "machine", and a 178-strong 2.4 MPI - only with an automatic box. - The most affordable model with a manual box is not put by ESP, passenger and side pillows. On the other modifications, the set of active and passive safety is complete: six "Airbag", ABS, program stabilization program. - Even the younger execution of "Comfort" is not poorly equipped. There is heated seats and mirrors, power windows, central locking, climate control, blowing deflectors for the second row, rear armrest, audio system with USB / iPod interface with control on the steering wheel, fog lights. - Cars performed by "Style" and "Prestige" (with a panoramic roof and sports suspension) are equipped with shock absorbers of varying stiffness, light and rain sensors, electrically regulatory seats (on top versions - with memory), heated rear seat, invincible access and Parking sensors. - All modifications are placed with light alloy wheels. Senior performances "Style" combined salon - from natural and artificial leather. If you choose any complete set with the "+ Navi" prefix, then together with the Russian navigation program you get a digital teleteer, rear view chamber and bluetooth. - Sondan "Sonata" in large dealers are presented in sufficient diversity. It is not a problem to find and the desired modification, and the required configuration. |
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"To the new" Sonata "can be approached with the standards of a business class. The rear row is spacious and convenient, there is a panoramic roof in the top configuration, and in the middle - heated the rear seats. " Ruslan Tarasov, "Claxon" №24 "2010 |
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The high exquisite style and the practicality of the car for every day are combined and in "Peugeot 508".This sedan is eagerly awaiting in the Russian market. Engineers, having received the task to make a model that was to replace two ("407" and "607"), they decided to decide it in a German pragmatic style than in avant-garde French. It looks at the appearance, and in the internal. The salon is made in a strict business style, even in the initial execution, it looks serious and not poorly. Top packages have four-zone climate control. The model can be ordered and with a lounge out of expensive skin "Nappa". So, with ambitions!
"508" will not disappoint dynamics and handling. The smoothness of the stroke is better than an average of the class. The same can be said about noise insulation. And the "508" has a special execution of "GT" with the original front suspension, which ... overestimated by two centimeters! Option a la raff? Time will tell.
| "Peugeot 508" | Debut: 2011 Restyling: was not Wheel base: 281.7 cm Clearance: 14-16 cm Dimensions: 479,2х185,3х145.6 cm Trunk volume: 515 l |
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| - To the Russian market of models with traditional mechanical transmissions will not supply. On a 120-strong gasoline modification there is a simple robotic box. On the other models - a sixdiaband "automatic". - To the standard Middle class car, a set of six airbags, ABS with an emergency braking assistant, anti-reflective and anti-transparent system added. - "Access" - the most affordable performance. The package includes immobilizer and central locking, a full-size spare wheel, a sports multifunctional steering wheel, central front armrest, power windows, heated front seats, two-zone climate control, audio system with USB and Bluetooth, fog lights. - In the configuration "Active" LED lights, headlights, projection display, cruise control and light and rain sensors, and in the "Allure" - electric parking brake, invincible access, seats electrically regulating, parking sensors, navigation system, bixenon. The execution of "GT" comparable equipment plus hatch and four-zone climate control. - At "Access" and "Active" fabric interior, "Allure" and "GT" - leather. Combined upholstery is offered for surcharge, and for the sports version - a premium salon from the skin "Nappa". All models besides the initial, disks made of light alloy. - There are no 508-hour selling, but the dealers have already completed the collection of orders for the first pool and in April will begin importing cars from France to Russia. |
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"Peugeot" gradually writes off the multi-cylinder voracious motors. In particular, the new model was generally abandoned from V6 in favor of the rank "fours", the capacity of which tried to raise the turbocharging. " Yuri Uryukov, "Claxon" №5 "2011 |
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This is who certainly does not need to verify Russian roads, so it's a sedan "Toyota Avensis". In this group, the car fell, since he is the most spacious not among the "overgrowns", but among the "normal". External dimensions and wheelbase from "Avensis" standard for segment cars D, but the trunk accommodates more than 500 liters, and the salon is almost two meters long. He is not enough equipped with. Already in the "base" there is an exhaustive set of means of active and passive safety, and in the top package you get all the benefits of a business class.
"Avensis" does not present unpleasant surprises in terms of controllability. It uses the electric power, engine and a new generation variator. At the same time, everything is based on a well-worked hardy "trolley" and made with true to Toyotovskoye goodness. It would seem solid advantages, but in our market sales of this model do not grow. Her "eats" the older sister is the Russian "Camry". We are clearly inclined to buy that bigger, and nothing more fun ...
| "Toyota Avensis" | Third Generation Debut: 2009 Restyling: 2011 Wheel base: 14 cm Clearance: 270 cm Dimensions: 469,5x181x148 cm Trunk volume: 509 l |
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| - With this year, "Avensis" comes with only one engine - 1.8-liter gasoline "Valvematic", which is distinguished by enviable economy. Available both in combination with a variator box and with a six-speed "mechanics". - Safety Cushions Seven: Frontal, side, curtain and knee side by driver. The arsenal of electronic "collars" is represented by two systems - anti-duct and supporting coursework stability. Of course, there is a modern ABS with an emergency braking function. - Basic execution is "comfort" (with air conditioning), and advanced - prestige (with climate control). In the first version there is an audio system, heated electric mirrors, LED rear lights and heated seats, but there is no color display, fog headlamps, rear power windows, light and rain sensors, parking sensors and cruise controls, which are endowed with the second version. - Elegance - Luxury version for variator modifications. In stock Electrical adjustments and memory settings for the steering column and front seats. In Elegance Plus, a rear view camera is added, navigation, adaptive xenon lighting equipment. - Steel discs rely only the youngest basic model. On the rest they put the wheels from the light alloy, they are cutting the skin steering wheel and the knob of the checkpoint, and in the version "Elegance" and the salon itself sews out of leather. - Cars come from the English plant "Toyota". If the appropriate options do not have any dealers, then the car will be delivered within 2-3 months. And with the order, it is not worth pulling - instead of "Avensis" in the summer of this year they are going to offer a low-budget two-liter "Camry". |
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"The new Toyotovsky variator is really a" transmission that is not ". He literally dismisses his presence, not even the monotonous-annoying noise of the motor. " Ivan Vladimirov, "Claxon" №2 "2010 |
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The most equipped and comfortable models
If the first requirement when choosing a car for you is the comfort and smoothness of the course, then the best option than " Citroen C5.", can not found. Unique this sedan makes a hydropneumatic suspension "Hydractive III +", which is adjusted not only rigidity, but also clearance. "C5" is able to rise above the road for two or five centimeters and in such a state easily climbs onto a high curb or drives a deep hole as a groan crossover.
In this car, much deserves praise. The interior is original, beautiful and made of high quality materials. Noise isolation is one of the best in the class, because the "C5" even glass is special - multi-layered. The turbocharged engines were developed together with German motorists and have enviable traction and fuel economical characteristics. The equipment of the average versions includes swivel lights, all sorts of sensors, climate control. Top models have even massage. To the highest category! If there were no frequent quality problems ...
| "Citroen C5" | Debut: 2007 Restyling: 2010 Clearance: 14 cm Wheel base: 281.5 cm Dimensions: 477.9x186x145.8 cm Trunk volume: 439 l |
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"It is worth a little bit of a gas pedal, bringing the tachometer arrow only to 2.000 rpm, like a diesel" Citroen "without any reduction of the transfer instantly starts overclocking." Kirill Sazonov, "Claxon" №7 "2011 |
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Two generations ago "HONDA ACCORD" Get rid of "Americanism" in design and decoration. Last generation gained powerful motors. And in the current already marked in the number of sedans with an amazing combination of smoothness of the course and manageability. The electric power steering on "Accord" has adaptive characteristics. Front suspension - on double transverse levers, rear - independent multi-dimensional. When modernizing the engine received a new control program, which made it more responsive, and the "automatic" provided a transverse acceleration sensor, and now it will not be overwhelmed in steep shutters. That's how the "Accord" appeared let both conditional, but the right racing manners.
It is worth, however, to slow down - and this sedan turns into a limousine. The suspension is carefully "putty" road defects. Inside convenient, quiet and cozy - even in traffic jams are nice. And most importantly: if you compare the price of top versions with the proposed level of equipment, then you will see that "Honda" is not at all such an expensive foreign car.
| "HONDA ACCORD" | Eighth Generation Debut: 2008 Restyling: 2011 Wheel base: 270.5 cm Clearance: 15 cm Dimensions: 472,6х184х144 cm Trunk volume: 467 l |
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"Other headlights with turn backlight feature, another spoiler - that's all differences. The main innovations are hidden inside. "Accord" in 2011 really seemed to me much faster former. " Ruslan Tarasov, "Claxon" №6 "2011 |
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Whether the Germans are the same generous on basic equipment as the French or the Japanese, then the model "Volkswagen Passat" He would lead the vanguard of the most advanced middle class sedans. Although the principle of "VW" to offer "empty" cars - the most honest, if you figure it out. The client is sold as if the foundation, and he decides whether to equip it and decorate, without overpaying for the options "in the load." And as such a basis for the "Passat" of the seventh generation is ideal.
First, it looks significantly. Secondly, spacious. Thirdly, his design continuously improved decades. Here you can find conservative solutions, and progressive. For example, engineers returned to the steel suspension when they realized that aluminum could not withstand Russian roads. At the same time, the entire engine range is composed of the latest engines. More "Passat" taught themselves on their own, put it with adaptive light, the seats with ventilation and massage, even the sensor was put to open the trunk foot. Of course, all this options. But in the "base" there is the main thing - infallible German quality.
| "VW Passat" | Seventh Generation Debut: 2010 Restyling: was not Wheel base: 271.2 cm Clearance: 13.5 cm Dimensions: 487,4x182x147 cm Trunk volume: 565 l |
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| - Three gasoline engines with a superpatch and direct injection TSI and one turbodiesel - such a motor gamma is offered for "Passat". Transmission can be selected only in 1,4- and 1.8-liter modification. The rest relies the six-speed DSG. - Standard six airbags, ABS and ESP stabilization system are included in the basic equipment. In senior versions, an immobilizer is added, the fatigue control system and tire pressure sensors are optionally rear side pillows. - The "Trendline" version (only for 1.4 TSI) has only the most necessary: \u200b\u200baudio system, air conditioning, heated seats and power windows. Improved interior decoration, daytime running lights, light and rain sensors, climate control will find in the "ComfortLine" version. All models are electric, there are ventilation deflectors behind, electrically heated windshield. - The most advanced performance on the Volkswagen tradition is called "Highline". It differs not so much greater equipment as an appearance - this model has chrome moldings, overlays on stainless steel thresholds, aluminum inserts in the cabin, interior of leather and Alcantara. The most progressive and luxurious options are available. - 1,4-liter models are equipped with steel wheelbases, differ in black protective moldings and simple textile upholstery. - Pre-ordered is drawn up for cars with individual equipment and prepayment is made up to 10%. Delivery time - 4-5 months. |
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"I give Pink somewhere under the rear bumper. Not much, of course, and so, a little touching the car to the shoe to the shoe. Well, it is necessary - the trunk opened! Of course, the focus was able because in my pocket lay the key from the car. " Sergey Sorokin, "Claxon" №22 "2010 |
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Models with a drive for all wheels
Almost half a million copies "Opel Insignia" Sold for today. For the company from Rüsselsheim is a real success. And his secret lies in the fact that "Opel" managed to offer at a good price the car with the best data and for any requests. There are also low-budget models in the gamma, and powerful Monsters "OPC". Want a all-wheel drive version? No problem! There are four modifications in two modifications in the "database", and for some models it can be ordered even as an option. Here is such a flexible approach.
"Insignia" is original. The sloping roof at the sedan, of course, ate part of the "air" over the second next, and the rounded dashboard, turning into an inflated central tunnel, also visually compresses the salon, but in a driver's seat you feel almost like in a sports car. And ergonomics at the height, and the quality of the finish, and the saturation of various systems is hardly the best in the classroom (we are talking about the option "feathers"). In the eyes of Russian buyers "Insignia" turned out to be even too innovative, but every day she adds fans.
| "Opel Insignia" | First Generation Debut: 2009 Restyling: 2011 Wheel base: 273.7 cm Clearance: 14 cm Dimensions: 483x185,6x149.8 cm Trunk volume: 500 l |
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- All-wheel drive "Insignia" are formally represented by only two gasoline modifications: with a turbo engine 2.0 and a six-speed "mechanics" or with atmospheric 2.8 in combination with "automatic". But "4x4" can be ordered for other modifications as an option. For other models, gasoline 115-, 180- and 220-strong engines are available, as well as turbodiesel in two power versions. |
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"On such a car, I want to go fast, and most importantly - it allows it. It is only necessary to translate the standard "Flexride" adaptive chassis for the all-wheel drive version in a sports position. " Valentin Andreev, "Klakson" №19 "2011 |
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Here "Subaru Legacy" It looks like a hound of the all-wheel drive genre, which is no longer needed to prove anyone. This sedan is produced only with "4x4". On his reputation, even all those changes were reflected on the last generation. Stayed in the past concise and elegant appearance. The car has grown significantly in size - Subarovtsy clearly laid eyes on business class buyers wallets. And the doors that did not have a framework around the glasses used to be the same as everyone ...
But the space was added. This sedan would quite come true in the group of the most functional and spacious models. The quality of the interior decoration and the level of equipment has increased. Among the advantages - verified driving habits thanks to "Symmetrical AWD" and excellent dynamics. Want to be ahead of everyone under any circumstances - take a look at the 2.5 GT turbourse. This is a real beast! Just tamed. Family pets.
| "Subaru Legacy" | Fifth Generation Debut: 2009 Restyling: was not Wheel base: 275 cm Clearance: 15 cm Dimensions: 473x178x150,5 cm Trunk volume: 476 l |
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| - By tradition, "Subaru" applies horizontal-opposite gasoline engines. "Legacy" with a two-liter version of the engine can be "mechanics", and the variator. 2,5-liter - only a variator. The traditional five-frame "automatic" relies only the most powerful 265-strong version. - The full drive system on all models is called the same "Symmetrical AWD", but is implemented differently. Differences - in the design of the dispensing box. - In the current generation "Legacy" lost the "carriage" body modification. But the sedan has a "GT" -version - with the characteristic nostrils on the hood and turbo "Boxer", borrowed from sports cars of the "WRX" series. - The equipment of all "Legacy" will certainly include six airbags, amplifier beams in the door, anti-lock system and dynamic VDC stabilization. - "Base" is very rich: In addition to climate control and heating of seats there are electrically regulating, electric parking brake, fog lights, light and rain sensors, turning repeaters in mirrors, deflectors for the second row, an audio system with a large color display. In advanced versions of "VA", "ua" and "uc" are added, respectively, bixenon, leather upholstery and hatch. - The sports finish is available in 2,5-liter variator models in the configuration "Ni" and "NF". It has a radiator grille and front bumper, tinted glass, decorative inserts under carbon and 18-inch discs. - The "Legacy GT" there were two complete sets, but only the most-most. It also includes the system for controlling the dynamics "Si-Drive", which does not happen on other modifications. - A profitable purchase can be done now, with the appropriate option from the already imported vehicles of the release of the end of 2011. |
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"The design of the front panel has become elegant than before, and also, if you can put it, more spacious. Visually space in front of the front sedresses expanded. Finishing, too, at the level. " Leonid Pashchenko, "Claxon" №17 "2009 |
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The most rare middle class sedan on our roads - "Suzuki Kizashi". The model still causes distrust of buyers, because everyone knows that for "Suzuki" this is the first experience of building a car in class D. confuses that there is no motors. Breaks and price: for a million, you can already buy a "Grand Vitara" an SUV, although the latter will be very impressing. Finally, and externally, the novelty does not really pull on the role of the family car - the dimensions are smaller than the classmates, and some kind of body shape, hooligan ...
But believe me, the first pancake from "Suzuki" did not come out with a com. The first Russian owners "Kizashi" do not complain. Let the salon be deprived of the designer clauses, but it does not creak and does not rumble. Chassis, motor, variator and all-wheel drive transmission, which can be operated both in the monotrifer mode and in the "AUTO" mode, also turned out to be reliable. So nothing surprising is that, according to the results of only two years, sales overseas "Kizashi" broke out on the top of the ratings of authentication of car owners.
| "Suzuki Kizahi" | Debut: 2009 Restyling: was not Wheel base: 270 cm Clearance: 14.5 cm Dimensions: 465x182x148 cm Trunk volume: 461 l |
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| - All modifications are placed gasoline 178-strong 2.4 VVT with variable gas distribution phases. Transmission from the All-wheel drive version - the variator. On the front-wheel drive model can be a manual box. - A driver's knee pillow and a traumatic pedal node added to the set of six airbags on all modifications. Equipment also includes anti-locking system and electronic stabilization. - The "STD" version is offered only for a model with a mechanical transmission and includes adjustment of the steering column in two directions, power windows, an audio system with USB, heated front seats. Starting the engine with a button, remote discharge of the trunk and two-zone climate control is also included in the "database". - Variatorial modifications are supplied performed by "SDLX". In such models with equipping full order: there are xenon and fog lights, parking sensors in front and rear, rain sensors and illumination, subwoofer and cruise control, stealing transmission switching, electrically regulating seats and even electric hatch. - Fabric cabin and polyurethane steering wheel are distinguished by all "Kizashi" in the basic configuration. The rest applies the inner finish of the skin (including both inserts in the doorway), and the wheels are made of light alloy, have a beautiful design and solid 18-inch diameter. The outer finish is chromium have all models. - all-wheel drive models are used with the greatest demand, and such "Kizashi" from the "Suzuki" dealers are often available. Any other model will most likely have to be ordered. Delivery - up to 5-6 months. |
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"Sit down to the salon, and the first epithet, which immediately comes to mind, is kindness. Somehow it is immediately believed that this interior will eventually turn into a rattle. " Sergey Sorokin, "Claxon" №16 "2010 |
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America. Earth of endless expanses and the birthplace of large-sized sedans. The land of endless miles stretching from the state to the state where there are no problems with parking, where you do not need to seek at least some place with a handkerchief in order to stick your car there. Not an example of Europeans, American drivers are less forced to stand in endless traffic jams. Many cities on the "civilian" peripherals do not know at all that such a very little bit of a serious barrier.
Long, as the life of Chinese wise men, interstates are excellent polygons in order to experience a real large sedan, spacious and comfortable. Undoubtedly, the formula on which such cars collect was invented in the United States. However, foreign automakers also have something to say.
The AutoGuide portal decided to find out what sedans sold in the US market have the most spacious trunk. So, the top 10 large sedans with the most capacious luggage departments.
10th place. Buick Lacrosse V6 2013
In the last place, to a great surprise, Buick Lacrosse is located. Traditionally, cars with three shields on the logo are characterized by their dimensions, both external and internal. This sedan would certainly won if we chose the most stylish and beautiful car, but today we only consider the trunk. Lacrosse offers only 376 liters of useful volume. It's a little less than the sedan who took the ninth line.
The smoothness and power of the 303-strong V6 will interest any car enthusiast, and the entry-style driving lovers will be satisfied with the model with the EASSIST system, which will help reduce fuel consumption. It is true, a little further reduces the volume of the luggage compartment due to the battery.
9th place. Nissan Maxima 2013.
A representative from Japan Nissan Maxima bypassed an American competitor in the face of Lacrosse a little more than 25 liters. The volume of its trunk is 402 liters. In the battle of the trunk, he bypassed Buick, but if we talk about space for passengers, here he loses the American.
Nissan Maxima has a 290-strong VQ V6 engine under the hood, which is so fond of Nissan. The torque of this sedan is 353 nm, and the sleeve transmissions Xtronic is responsible for switching gear. An interesting choice for the car, which the Nissan representatives themselves are called a "four-door sports-car".
8th place. HONDA ACCORD LX 2013
Another Japanese in our list was ahead of Nissan for 45 liters. Honda Accord has a very solid volume of 447 liters of useful space under the lid of the trunk. The figure looks impressive, especially against the background of the fact that the new generation has become shorter.
Despite the fact that many sedans are translated exclusively on 4 cylinders, Honda offers to choose from and more capacious power units for ACCORD. The basic is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which, depending on the model, develops 185 or 189 forces. The moment of this engine is almost independent of power and fluctuates near the mark of 245 nm. Optionally present atmospheric V6 of 3.5 liters and a capacity of 278 forces. This apparatus has a torque more than adequate - 341 nm.
7th place. Hyundai Genesis Sedan 2013
The representative of the South Korean auto industry Genesis in the body of the sedan fisheled mainstream Accord quite a bit, offering the consumer 450 liters. This rear-wheel drive car of about-luxury class would beat among our participants if we measured the salon - passengers and the driver are available more than 3100 liters of space in order to stay comfortable.
This car is different not only with its size, trunk and spacious interior. Some interest is also its rotational space, which is filled with either V6 with a volume of 3.8 liters and with a capacity of 333 horsepower, or a monster 5.0-liter V8 with a issuance of 429 forces. Both power units are combined with an eight-adjusted "automatic".
6th place. Volkswagen Passat 2013.
No car rating is able to do without the Germans. This is not exactly the Passat, which travels around the European Autobans. The Americanized version was able to dial "bad" Hyundai Genesis only due to more modest dimensions. The volume of luggage departments in these cars almost coincide. But Volkswagen is much less interesting in management, because it is not able to offer such a clockwork selection of engines as Korean.
However, even he is able to please practical Americans who have chosen on the German sedan, a diesel engine. He has a 2.0-liter TDI-unit with 140 horsepower and monstrous for such a modest torque in 320 nm. Interest represents and selection of transmissions. The diesel engine can be combined with a six-band mechanical transmission. Many are just because of this will be ready to give the first place Passat.
5th place. Toyota Avalon V6 2013
In the battle of the autoGuide portal trunk, another Japanese Toyota Avalon takes 5 line rating. This is undoubtedly large, but still the mid-sized sedan has a trunk of 453 liters. The hybrid model is slightly trimmed in terms of storage due to nickel-metal-hydride batteries placed in the back of the car.
In addition, Avalon has a good application for success, thanks to a very attractive exterior, the new appearance of which was presented at the 2013 model. This car, by the way, is another, along with GT86, confirming that Toyota is trying to produce inspirational and emotional cars, as stated not so long ago, the President of Akio Toyoda.
For a massive grille of the radiator, which was as if removed from some innovative fireplace, a 3.5-liter V6 hides, developing 268 forces and torque in 335 nm. Of course, the hybrid version can not boast of similar capacities, but they have another trump card in their sleeve - good performance indicators.
4th place. Chrysler 300 2013.
Along with Toyota Avalon Chrysler 300 clings his thoroughbred design. These two are likely to be the most attractive cars in their segment. But they are more like Hyundai Genesis. The same spacious and the same rear-wheel drive. Like Korean, American offers the choice of V6 and V8 engines. However, Chrysler motors are not so powerful as Korean. The basic 6-cylinder develops 292 forces, and the 8-cylinder HEMI is endowed with a capacity of 363 horsepower.
As for the luggage branch of a purebred American, then under the back cover he hides 462 liters of useful space. Unfortunately, he lost a little in the battle for the third position to his compatriot.
3rd place. Dodge Charger 2013.
Charger won in this difficult battle for the capacity. Bronze behind him. It is difficult to believe, but with Chrysler 300, it combines so many different indicators that somehow it doesn't even immediately believe that the volume of trunkings of these two will differ. They have the same volume of gas tanks, the same space for the rear passengers.
As for the sizes of the trunk, then Charger won quite a bit from his twin Chrysler 300. Total 5 liters was enough for a 467-liter trunk to help Dodge to scroll through the third place. And so, of course, if you are interested in CHARGER's power units, then they are the same as the owner of the fourth position.
2nd place. Chevrolet Impala 2013.
Outdated Impala showed both Charger and Chrysler 300, how to accommodate luggage. Maybe Chevrolet and concluded with the release of the new Impala version, but the luggage compartment of the current model gives to see many sedans. 527 liters of useful space make this sedan practically unattainable for the rest of the contestants when it comes to capacity.
But this impala remains to live not so long. Already the upcoming spring it will change the model of 2014, which will not be able to boast such impressive volumes. But it will turn out an old, unpleasant and rapidly aging impala in the 21st century.
1st place. Ford Taurus 2013.
And so he! Winner! The most important of all heavy ship sedans. More than 560 liters of useful space, on the expanses of which we could grow some new civilization. Yes, Taurus has the longest wheelbase in the segment, leaving even Chrysler C Dodge and Hyundai Genesis behind. Apparently, the spaciousness of the trunk was the main priority of engineers, because when it comes to the cabin, he becomes one of the smallest in our ranking.
Buyers are betrayed by three engines to choose from, and optionally accessible even four-wheel drive. The basic 3.5-liter V6 develops the power of 288 horsepower. And for those who prefer to save, 2.0-liter gasoline EcoBoost is available as an option. Well, for fans to turn the Taurus calf in the present furious bull there is a modification of sho, which develops the power of 365 horsepower, thanks to Twin-turbo V6.
In a nutshell, Ford Taurus approved mafia bosses like a sedan with a spacious luggage compartment.
