Mazda6 and Nissan Teana: new generation business. Mazda6 and Nissan Teana: New Generation Business Comparison of Teana and Mazda 6
Not the first time I see this review, but the first time I read the komenti, I was certainly leaving how much they wanted to read everything and answers, but did not have enough strength) a very different opinion of the people find himself. Review as always constructive and TD, I do not understand who did not like. But as regards to Nissan Teana, as I myself am the owner, I will say the following, it is clear that everyone has his cheat, when they own, but! I already have the 3rd car of this brand and the model, and if he did not suit me hardly, I would buy the 2nd and 3rd after respectively! In 14, I decided to buy a new one from the cabin, I walked my nose for a long time, I really liked Mazda, but it was more expensive (Mazda liked the face, the ass categorically no, the Teana has more ass what about, but Camry is generally usual at that time as they say " The eye is not for what to go "). In general, thanks to a discount of 100, I took the L33 2.5 theater, it was satisfied well, later because of the financial needs I had to sell (I didn't want to part with her "to tears"). Long walked in the markets in search of the car cheaper and could not find anything where it would be so comfortable as in the Teev. As a result, I saw the Teana for 11 years 2.5 V6, I sat down in the salon and I understood only her I want, I found out the price and took it. And those who write that the previous generation was better or worse in design and the interior will say this: they are just different and both in love with their own. Now I again took the last generation of L33 V6 3.5 (everyone was satisfied, and sometimes it skips a thought to take again as the second car J32 12 year) Of course, the previous generation and the latter differ dramatically on the manageability on J32 I want to just calmly go smoothly sometimes clicking to hear the bass v6 , and on L33 it is possible and more dynamically turns turns, although relationship with the predecessor is felt. None of the machines of problems with the variator did not have its smooth operation. I am quite satisfied occasionally when you want switching, I can turn on the sport mode or drove on the petals! And I still do not understand why people are afraid of the variators, all the same in the yard for 18 y year, this is not 2006 when people were afraid to buy the machine because they were afraid that if no one would break! Now it is full of services for the repair and maintenance of variastors, and in general, on the market of 10 most running machines, only 2 probably can drive longer than the variator (with normal operation and maintenance). Seeing many negative comments about the Teana, I will say the following, guys you just probably did not go on it! As always sofa experts are sitting and exaggerating some rumors and they are still a blogger to deliver or cars just to pour out their nigital! Mashkov positive dude, perfectly makes reviews and most importantly always objectively! And when my neighbor pours a wash in Camry and closes the hood I hear the same ringing Bach)))) I always remember the review of Camry)))
As soon as Mazda6 appeared in Russia, we compared it with Volkswagen Passat CC (). The authors liked the spacious (compared with the competitor) sofa Mazda6 and more "democratic" price. But she lost to the "German" in the dynamics. It was about a 2-liter version, we advised readers to wait 2.5.
The following comparison was held in No. 20 for 2013. Mazda6 with a 2.5-liter engine and a 6-range "machine" we "folded" with Honda ACCORD 2.4 with a 5-range ACP. And Mazda won due to expressive design, a spacious salon, a set of progressive technologies SkyActiv and all the same relatively affordable price.
Presented
Actually, Nissan Teana is the main character of this test, since his third generation appeared in our market this year. The Mazda6 of the third generation came out at the end of 2012, and we are already familiar enough with this car, even spent a couple of comparative tests, in one of which 2-liter 150-strong version participated, and in the other - 2.5 (192 hp. ) With a 6-range "machine", the same as now.
Mazda6 Supreme 2.5 (192 hp) 6AKP - 1,446,000 rubles. and Nissan Teana Premium 2.5 (172 hp) CVT - 1 348 000 rub.
If you make a general conclusion from previous meetings with Mazda6, it becomes clear that the Japanese held an excellent job, giving their "six" a bright design in the style of Kodo ("Spirit of Movement"), noticeably improving the interior and by volume, and in design, and in quality Finishes made a car much quieter and smasher in motion. And at the same time also "expired" with its latest aggregates, united beautiful name SkyActiv. True, it is not yet very clear how good and long, all this magnificence will last in harsh conditions (such as in some regions of our country).
Let's look at Nissan Teana. This is also the third generation of the model, and abroad the car first showed the spring last year in China, starting global sales from the PRC. The second one was America, where the car began to sell under the name Altima. The TEANA name was secured at the Russian market, making the start of sales for February 2014.
Compared to the previous generation, the new TEANA is 18 mm longer, 35 mm wider and 5 mm below at the same wheelbase. It is believed that this car has one of the most spacious salons in its class. As for the power units, the engines in our market are two - 2.5 at 173 hp and 3.5 at 249 hp, both gasoline. Transmission - only with the variator. To correct comparison with Mazda6, we took the version of 2.5 liters in the maximum configuration.
Looked
Despite belonging to one class, the design is completely different cars. Unite their appearance except that peculiar "faces", stretched silhouettes with falling roofs and wide, but short "tails."
The new "six", as the entire modern line of Mazda, "face" with narrow headlights resembling a shuttle, and a radiator grille with a negative angle of inclination. Very bright look! In accordance with the branded traditions, Mazda designers emphasized the width of the wheel arches. They were not ashamed and with the volume of the rear bumper, giving him "fullness" by the rear lanterns of about the same form as the head optics.
Parking brake in Nissan Teana turns on and released by the pedal. This decision must be addicted to lovers of American cars.
The TEANA grille in the form of an inverted trapezoid with stretched angles, besides completely chrome (some like). Headlight headlights are closer to the triangle, and the upper edges enter the sidewalls. Similarly, the top edges of the rear lights are "tightened" on the sidewalls. With visual comparison of these cars, the difference in the caliber of the wheels is striking. Our Mazda6 is 19 inches with tires 225 mm wide and a 45 percent profile, the TEANA is only 17 inches with 215 mm tires and a 55 percent profile. The first option looks, of course, much advantageous. But the second is more practical.
Let us turn to the interiors. Mazda is noticeable to traditions: the outdoor accelerator pedal, the three "well" of the instrument panel, a three-spoke steering wheel with a plump central part, a hand brake, driven to the driver's chair, a red line in black skin (in our version) ... to the innovations of the third generation "Sixters" We will include the HDI controller installed on the center console between the front seats, the large monitor in the center of the panel and the small display of the on-board computer on the panel, among other things, demonstrating the action of the recovery system. Global innovations - the interior of the cabin in front and rear and good quality plastics, including imitating wood.
Interior Teana, like the exterior, creates the impression that Nissan designers firmly decided not to remember the previous car. And for example, I liked the seats with a deep furrow in the center and recessed the display with the "synthesizer" from the buttons under it ... and indeed the "straightness" of that salon. Here the panel is rounded, the display is almost vertically, the buttons are framed. The instrument shield was with three semicircular scales, now with two round and displays in the middle. What happened better - this is the steering wheel. The former was visually overloaded with the keys and is not very comfortable in grip. The new is favorably different - except that the skin folds formed on the transition to the rod to the rod, and the plastic covered with paint "under aluminum", it looks cheap, especially in combination with the real metal. In general, the finishing materials in the car are some non-uniform in quality - as if they were saved. And the pro-American model orientation of the model is "read" in the parking brake pedal.
Look at the trunk. In Mazda6, it is not enough for a class: low, with raised from behind the floors. And the bumper forms a high threshold. I would like to praise the trunk of TEANA, impressive depth, but it is inconvenient when loading to the back of the rear sofa. By the way, the backs and in that, and in another car add up.
Rolled out
Once again, we note the improved Mazda noise insulation and the increased smoothness of the stroke. But in the Limousine "Six" never turned. It clearly holds the trajectory, well resists road irregularities, and the road "you feel your fingers." The speakers always have enough, but the "automatic" loves the highest programs. As in all other machines with the "Start / Stop" function, the system of short-term stopping engine is annoying. You have to deactivate it every time at the beginning of the trip. And the recovery system creates an unusual sensation with smooth movement: the car slows down stronger than you expect. Unusual and shifted back of the rearview mirrors.
Teana loses rival and power, and over the dynamics of overclocking, and a lot. But she accelerates pretty cheerful. Nissan is wise than Mazda, but it does not interfere. The new steering wheel is pleased to keep in your hands - the rim diameter is very well chosen. And on this big car it is easy to maneuver - he has a small reversal radius. If necessary, you can enable video cameras on the right and front. Rear cameras are on both machines. Suspension in Nissan is softer and is more important than in Mazda, but with a measured movement it is rather good. And as spacious on the back sofa! It is also nice that in the climatic installation of the machine there is a mode of air purification and even ionization. Remarks: The variator selector walks in a straight line, and instead of the usual "Drive" all the time you turn on the sports mode. And you need to get used to the pedal of the parking brake.
Amterate
Prices for sedan Mazda6 begin with 899,000 rubles. This is a version of Drive with a 2-liter engine and 6-speed "mechanics". We had a top Supreme with an engine 2.5 and a 6-range automaton. Such worth 1 130,000 rubles. Even without options. And in our case, their full set. First, the body color Snowflake White (Metallic) for 14,000 rubles., And secondly, a package of 15 for 234,000 rubles, which includes leather upholstery, and the electric drives of the front seats (as well as the memory of the driver's seat ), and the automatic light headlight switching system, and the monitoring systems of the "dead" zones and safe braking in the city, and the Bose C 11 audio system, navigation, i-STOP and I-Eloop systems, and an electric hatch. Total - 1,446,000 rubles.
Systems for monitoring "blind" zones, recognition of moving objects and control of robes of movement - Standard equipment TEANA Starting from the PREMIUM configuration
Nissan TEANA is in Russia from 1,083,000 rubles. - With the same power unit as in a test car. But we have no basic version of the Elegance, but almost the maximum, premium, for 1,333,000 rubles., Only in Metallic for 15,000 rubles. There is also Premium Plus for 1,375,000 rubles, characterized by 18-inch (and not 17-inch, like with us) wheels, decorative trim of the "metal" interior, hatch and a sun-protection curtain with an electric drive. Even in this case, TEANA turns out to be cheaper than Mazda. The audio system is also Bose, with nine speakers and a subwoofer - for medium hearing, and it is not bad.
When it comes to Japanese cars of the D-segment, the first stamps about which every Ukrainian will think - Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda. Yes, the list is short, but worse is the fact that the network is Pedit with comparative characteristics and discussions of only the best-selling Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. What is aware of the two other cars - the flagship sedans of Mazda and Nissan? Here, experts of the automotive search engine Automoto.ua will compare the less popular representatives of the segment, allowing you to decide whether - Mazda 6 or Nissan Teana. In this fight, versions with 2.0-literal motors will be born: 134-strong XL and 153-strong Mazda 6.
Design
The current Nissan Teana is in its most attractive, third generation, which you read on the veniers of the site Automoto.ua. It differs from the predecessor with a wide, aggressive silhouette with the coolest bends heading from the headlight headlights, along the side profiles, to the rippled rear pharmaceuticals.
As soon as you find yourself in the cockpit, your view immediately attracts an expressive, characteristic line, originating from the dashboard, and curly along the doors. The interior of Teana has a representative charm, but in brand style brand. A couple of snap switches on the steering wheel, and rich orange backlight on all devices, with the exception of the speedometer - the identification features of Nissan. Nevertheless, 16-inch alloy wheels look small compared to 17-inch, which are included in the highest level with a 2.5-liter engine.
As for Mazda 6 - even in a fixed state, the energy and dynamics 6 proceed from its expressive 5-section grille of the radiator, and squeezed, muscular wheeled arches, which capture the headlights of the head light.
Inside, Mazda 6 After Facelifting is made focus on the driver's position. The device of the switches and buttons is simple and understandable. The main touch screen displays the MZD Connect branded system, which is controlled by a round knob located immediately behind the gear lever. A stroke leather strand, propagating along the ventilation holes line and on the sides of the central console, create a sense of premium minimalism.
Functions and technologies
Complete set of middle level TEANA XL and FAYSLIFTING MAZDA 6 - decent sentences. Why? Specifications are very similar to the set of technologies and functions. Each has leather electric drive seats (and memory for Mazda owners). The TEA is equipped with a 5-inch color display with audio capabilities as AUX-IN, CD, USB, Bluetooth and iPod synchronization. Mazda 6 control system in MZD Connect is an indisputable leader with a 7-inch touch monitor, and such common with TEANA functions as USB, Bluetooth, etc. However, both have no navigation system present at the top levels of the configuration, but the rear view camera and cruise control are included in the database. Audio in both machines is reproduced through the system with 6 speakers.
In terms of technology, Mazda 6 of course wins due to its dashboard projector on the windshield, and the presence of a more powerful 2.5-liter version, including the recuperative I-Eloop brake system, I-Activsense (active safety system), the marking tracking system and stealing petals, to switch gear on the go. Although Nissan does not offer any of the listed technologies - its driver's seat Zero-Gravity is unique in class. Comfortable and fantastic, it supports the body well, and excellently suitable for long trips, eliminating large loads, especially for lower back.
Impressions from driving
Comparing these two cars, it seems that the Teana lack capacity, but in fact it turned out to be quite good. Start from the place occurs very smoothly, taking into account the use of the variator. But adding speeds on turns and a bumpy road, the smoothness of the course suffers from the weight of the car. Rear, passengers will feel as comfortable as possible, due to the presence of a lot of place for the legs. Noise isolation in TEANA at a decent level.
Mazda 6 surprises with a composure start. The gear shift occurs quickly and coordinated. As for the transmission of SkyActiv - its settings, in general, focused on saving fuel. But the situation is changing as soon as you give up the Gat's - then the car becomes more dynamic. On the turns of Mazda 6 more tough compared to the Teana. What is really lacking in Mazda 6 - submissive petals. They are provided only in modifications with a 2.5-liter engine. If Mazda included them in a 2.0-liter version - beyond doubt, it would be the best D-segment car.
Let's sum up
These cars are excellent alternatives to more popular options, with good safety ratings, and the basic presence of 6 airbags in all configurations. Probably you ask yourself a question? Does Mazda justify the highest cost compared to Nissan? Yes, justifies. After all, 6 provides a sense of driver participation in the driving process, unlike many other cars in the segment. Nevertheless, TEANA with its universal technology package is also worthy of attention. And we recommend this car if you are looking for a good sedan in the D-segment.
Quite often we spend our test drives in Ukraine. There is a very simple explanation. On the Russian market, new items are often leaving, and the car has to wait long, for example, new Logan. or Skoda Rapid We have not sold yet, but in Ukraine - they are available from dealers! This example and new Mazda 6. With a powerful 2.5-liter engine, this version will appear in Moscow in the salons of official importers not earlier than the beginning of June, although in Kiev for several months it is banging on showcases of car dealerships! And again, we were outstanding to go to Ukraine, especially since the new Mazda 6 with Motor 2.5 can safely compare with such large Japanese e-class sedans like Nissan Teana. and leader sales segment Toyota Camry.. But it is not worth discounting a novelty - which in the new generation markedly rang in dimensions. We got a purely Japanese test drive in Kiev.
We all remember that at the end of March, the sun was placed in all, I did not insist on the change of winter tires on the summer - and I was not mistaken. On the eve of our departure to the Kiev test drive, the Japanese sedans poured snow, so so that both Moscow and Kiev fell asleep on the hubs! The first two hundred kilometers of the Kiev highway car was swallowed by a wet of wet snow and water, forcing the anti-test systems without tired - even at the Teev, which we got in the all-wheel drive version! By the way, the four-wheel drive of the Teana (the rear wheels are connected to the electron-controlled coupling) - it is not at all reason to reproach us in the incorrect selection of competitors! After all, other cars of our test drive for four wheels are not available even for extra charge, so why not to use this advantage? We used it with might and main: only Teana. I made sure to move onto the risks of the curb and stop on the snowpiled parking lots.
In the Kaluga region of snow, it became smaller - we are going through the wet asphalt, although the curb is still under the snow. It's time to appreciate the work of the brakes on the "Mix"! After making sure that I would not create interference, at a speed of 90 km / h, I shifted to slippery sidebuine - and the braking "to the floor". and Nissan Teana. Slow down confidently, only slightly shifting towards asphalt. A. Toyota Camry. It goes like a string: you can even let go of the steering wheel - and the car will not deviate!
I would please this, and I was scared: the brakes were refused! I continue to press the pedal that there are forces, but a slowdown in two times weaker than on other cars ... Looks like ABS It disseminates not only the right wheels walking on the risks of the road, but also left, those on asphalt! About unpleasant surprises ABS on cars Volkswagen. We have already told, and now it seems to be necessary to understand and with Camry.. Looking ahead, I will say that Mazda has no such problems found it - later I specifically checked. There are no other shortcomings of the brakes to Toyota, nor three other machines we have noted.
The disadvantages were at Kiev. Semi-meter drifts were tattered, but the roads under them were as if after a military parade ending with the military coup. So, tomorrow we will deal with the estimate of the smoothness of the course, and so far, since the entire quartet assembly, we will arrange loose.
How good is new Honda.. With bright "lens" LED headlights! Especially when there are dull Teana. and Camry.. And our test Honda. Accord. It was still decorated with option kit - this is the so-called style package, which includes the skirts of the front and rear bumpers and lining on the thresholds. But I would not be shot on this style: it is elegant, but impractical. Firstly, the "low plastic" is noticeably limited by geometric passivity - the border, for which three other cars came to the Honda, turned out to be irresistible. And the additional elements are painted somehow tremble: on a new car, with a mileage of just over five thousand kilometers a stylish skirt under the front bumper, all in the chips, although the bumper itself shines the caustic.
Honda. good, but Mazda. More beautiful! Manting animal plastic. Here and Kievans are increasingly visiting on the "six". But enthusiasts that have not been lazy to look into the salons already preferred Honda. And we understand them! Before the driver's eyes - bright informative devices, in hand - a pleasant to the touch steering wheel, under thumbs - comfortable washers of management of "music" and cruise control. On the central console - two color displays, and the lower - sensory, which makes it easier to control navigation and other multimedia joys. Beautiful, cozy and practical.
Mazda 6. I got with a powerful engine, but not with the most "powerful" equipment: with fabric upholstery seats with mechanical adjustments and without navigation. But this is not dying the impressions of the beautiful ergonomics! The seat is a dense, perfectly fixing the body, and the steering wheel can even be called sports - its diameter on a centimeter is less than that of Toyota. The instruments are not so expressive as Honda, but three deep wells is also a sports. Although on the central console, all in proscquet - the display of the media system is small, and the graphics are so-so.
Nissan. and Toyota. Already clearly behind the fashion, although there are also invisible access in both machines, and advanced multimedias with large displays. But lacquered plastic "under the tree" on Toyota - what hello from the nineties. From there, the simple monochrome display of climate control. The steering wheel of a large diameter, as well as the soft seats of the sofa type, - on lovers to whom I, nor my colleagues pleased.
Even below, we appreciated the Ergonomics of the Teana - for uncomfortable seats with limited adjustment ranges. If your growth exceeds 185 cm, then be prepared for "infringement of rights." However, medium height drivers did not come to delighted: the seat cushion is short, and the back leaves the shoulders without proper support. Two or three hours behind the wheel - and the back starts to whine. And where are the heating buttons of the seats? They are securely covered with the eyes of the central armrest with the cover! It is not easy to get to the buttons in motion, and unsafe - it falls in two or three seconds to turn away from the road.
But those who are more "warming" the prospect of being in the rear seats, I would recommend Camry.. A chic sofa with electrically regulators of the back, there is "its" climate control and control panel of the audio system. Nissan. Not such a hospital manner - the door is less, in the cabin closer, the buttons, like in front, are stubborn under an uncomfortable armrest lid. But in the quality of compensation - not only electrical heating of the rear seats, but also ventilation through perforated skin. Fresh feelings!
Purchase on the rear seats Honda is not less than in Nissan, but from extra amenities - only electric heating. Not much. And the closer all on the rear seats Mazda, and the input-output is harder. Additional amenities, consider, not at all, and even the most expensive setting of the position will not change - just the upholstery of the seats will not be textile, but leather.
We, of course, expected that Mazda 6. With a 192 hp engine. It turns out to be faster, but so that so. Until hundreds - just seven and a half seconds, and in winter tires! And it's not only "horses", which is more like a dozen than under Honda or Toyota hoods. In Mazda, the "Automatic" works noticeably faster, and the anti-duct system is configured "in combat" - at the start the front wheels are painted, and other machines start without a single hint of slipping even with disconnected traction control systems. Good dynamics and more relaxed modes: Mazda. Later than others is responded with gas, and the acceleration is felt literally at the time of the beginning of the pedal movement. And transfers and related transition processes are pronounced exactly to the verge, which would appear excess sharpness.
In second place in the "dynamic" standings - Honda.. And let it overclock up to hundreds Accord. Barely "leaves" from ten seconds, but how it is convenient to manage this acceleration! And need more active responses - turn the mode Sport. The most amazing thing is that even in mode Econom. Honda. It is still adequately, without unpleasant delays reacts to the accelerator.
The Nissan Variator was already praised - and praise again: a good adherence "for the pedal", a pleasant level of acceleration. But in a torn urban mode, when accelerations are often replaced by decelerations, the lack of "linear" dependence between the increases of revolutions and the speed set is sometimes confused.
Unpleasantly surprised Toyota.. According to our measurements, Camry. dials 100 km / h faster than Accord. or Teana.but each overtaking left the feeling that in power Camry. Loses the strength of the strength of twenty. In response to pressing a tight pedal, the proper acceleration appears in a second-different one. On the delays in the drive of the accelerator, the lags of the "automat" are superimposed, and in the end - no joy from the acceleration control. And the sport mode does not solve problems. It remains to be happy for the passengers: here it will be comfortable even with a nervous driver.
However, Japanese engines appreciate not so much at temperament as for reliability. We have already noted that if almost all European manufacturers go to "small" turbo engines, the Japanese remains true to the atmospheric of greater volume, which are not involved in more durable. And at the same time, quite economical, unless, of course, trust not in passport data, but to your wallet. On the way from Moscow to Kiev and back the greatest appetite distinguished Nissan.: On average 10.2 l / 100 km. But let's not forget about the full drive, which made the car heavier - the cutting mass of 200 kg is more than that of Mazda! Camry took 9.2 l / 100 km. Even more economical turned out to be Honda. - 7.8 l / 100 km. A Mazda? In the "Far Bat", she did not participate, but in Kiev and the Oceans, we specifically laid a hundredkilometer route, according to which Mazda and Honda were driven. Outcome: 6.5 liters per hundred against eight liters at Honda. Works Mazdovsky SkyActiv! True, somehow unstable - at idle felt interruptions were felt. Perhaps this is a lack of a specific sample.
