What car is better than Nissan Qashqai or Ford Kuga. New Comment Comparison Ford Kug and Nissan Casca

Ford Cuga, from 899,000 rubles, car from 7.29 rubles / km

We will go different way

The first "Cuga" at birth received a diesel engine and a manual box. For Europeans - the most it. But in Russia, the car in such a specification was not at affairs: we appreciate gasoline crossovers with "automatic". Optimists decided to wait for a more affordable engine, and with him in a bundle and automatic activation, but they received only an even more expensive 200-strong car with a turbo engine. Solid disappointment!

The sequel went to the market allouy: the car received a sane base tag, comparable to the fact that the predecessor was at the start of sales five years ago. And if earlier "Casca" and "Cuhouse" was divided by almost 300 thousand rubles, then today the distance has decreased. At the same time, the default "Ford" is equipped with a more powerful 150-strong motor and a 6-speed box. So now, even after five years, "Ford" still received a chance to draw in their faith of lovers of crossovers - and convinced "Nissanovodov" including.

As with the former "KUGA", the gearbox selector is located on the tilting of the central console.

You look at all hundred!

But the case, of course, not only in the price. Judge for yourself: with the same wheelbase and almost identical width and height, "Ford" looks a lot of impressive "Nissan". And, I must say, it does not seem to me so much: I wanted to pay for a hundred more on my wash with me, not wanting to take an unknown car for classmates "Tiguana" and "Kashka".

Definitely, the aggressor woke up in Cuga. The above view of a slightly surroked "Eye", bloated nostrils of the radiator lattice, muscular arches of the wheels, the sharp line of the belt line, passing through the door handles plus serious on the view of the off-road armor of unwrapped plastic on the sides - all this makes the car seem more severe than it is on actually. It is not surprising that the left row of the Moscow Ring Road is eagerly inferior: the car is definitely perceived as a larger crossover.

Armchairs are not bad, but plastic pillows and inexpressive buttons reveal the feeling of the quality of the interior trim

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I most occupied the question of how the character of Ford corresponds to his aggressive appearance - and I hurried behind the wheel. Up to 182 Ekobeust forces awakens to life with a starter button located on the central console from the driver. I choose the "Drive" mode - and "Cuga" sharply breaks off. The speed set occurs easily - in the declared 9.7 s to 100 km / h almost believe. Why "almost"? The fact is that the machine reacts a little nervously on the movement of the accelerator pedal: at the beginning, "Ford" remains in thought, but after a second, it is undermined from the place. This behavior is all the more surprising that the more powerful "Cuga" looks frankly pale against the background of a much more modest "Tiguana" with a smaller volume of 150 forces.

Do not complain "Ford" and "Game in Checkers": Being unable to hide the high center of gravity, it is actively cubed. Upset me and immodest appetite: two hundred urban versts with races at the Moscow Ring Road at an average speed of 34 km / h devastated the tank almost 30 liters. It was possible to rehabilitate only a diesel modification, to which I moved after a couple of days: in very similar conditions of the capital's everyday life at a speed of 140-strong diesel, only 9.2 liters of "diesel" for every hundred kilometers were content.

Moreover, despite not the most outstanding technical characteristics, the diesel "Ford" found an interesting character: he, with much larger enthusiasm responded to open gas. Robotic box "Powershift", which is friendly exclusively with Diesel, made the most favorable impression: in my opinion, the "robot" is much better understanding what the driver wants from the car.

Techno and utility

Of course, I could not leave without attention and off-road abilities of the crossover. Having gathered the family and Skarb, I joined the ranks of the participants with the familiar "class" traffic jam on the Yaroslavl highway. Since on overcoming the first 15 kilometers was spent almost one and a half hours, I was engaged in the study of the cabin, simply listening to the comments of my home.

The front panel clearly exploits the techno style: it does not just resemble a certain gadget, it really is. Two color monitor, the difficult form of the ring of the speedometer and the tachometer with brightly azure arrows, the mass of stealing switches and levers plus inscribed in a single circumference of the LEDs of the navigator light - all this is even a day of a feeling of some virtualist. The windshield seems a kind of oval screen of the current 3D format, and in the rain these sensations are enhanced by opening "from the nose to the ears" with wipers.

Wide front armchairs are convenient, and even if the tall driver with a passenger will be comfortable with comfort, the sofa will be able to quickly settle three fasten comrades. The great set of niches, shelves and boxes "Cuga" inherited from the predecessor - except that the place of the ending compartment in the center of the front panel took one of the displays.

The backlight of the luggage compartment and the socket on 12 V are located on the right side of the machine

Surprised some utility of individual elements like plastic linings and an electric buttons on the driver's seat pillow. And when I shipped the suitcases in the trunk, I was embarrassed by a wisdom transformation system: the recessed part of the back has discovered the molded crossbar, the rightmost place for which I was subsequently found and could not find.

And also: when the back door raises the electric drive - it's good. But why should I pack your hands, opening the hood - can you save a lot on such a necessary and obviously inexpensive shock absorber? By the way, the safety "lames", which you need to run away from the place, is not located in the center, but on the left side of the engine compartment - and it is painted in a well-noticeable yellow color.

And yet progress is obvious: now the owners of "Kuga" do not need to scratch the ice from the corporate oval to add "OMYVYA" - you can open the hood with the usual lever that lives to the left of the steering column.

Hello, cottage ...

Cuting to the village, I quickly made sure that Cuga (at least diesel) is able to overcome frightening ordinary car traps like blurred holes and an impressive gauge. This in every way promotes decent road clearance and almost completely covered with plastic linings bottom. It is just necessary to monitor that the sand is not clogged under these linings. I did not follow - and was punished: when driving on the Moscow Ring Road at speeds, a slightly lining was disrupted by the oncoming air.

Competitors, hold on!

In general, work on bugs was successful. The new "Cuga" looks tempting: it has a fresh appearance, an excellent diesel, a spacious salon and a trunk - and, of course, a delicious price tag, with which now you can safely rveway to buyers fascinated by the "Casca" and "Aktion". And the front-wheel drive 150-strong "Ford" for 899,000 rubles, which has all the most necessary, and can become a good alternative, say, 122-strong "Tiguan". The sane money is asked for a modification with ACP - from 1,099,000 rubles. In general, representatives of the European Ford branch this time explicitly took into account the specifics of the Russian market and, judging by the sales, passed the most rakes for which the first "Cuga" was passed from the soul.

+ Interesting appearance; spacious salon; Direct and economical diesel; Competitive price

- Sevets of the interior; Lack of gas stop hood

"KUGA" in due time was referred to the title of Kashka's killer, but the car, which is called, did not go: it turned out to be too European. Introducing the second generation of crossover on the market, Fords took into account errors. And the results were not forced to wait.

The cross-space of the Russian car market of 2006-2008 was distinguished by a dense filling, with one of the leading positions of Nissan Kashka and with not the most good figures from Ford Kuga. Subsequently, both models have survived restyling and now buyers are represented by new versions that are distinguished by original design, excellent handling and intriguing technical data. What model to give preference when choosing among crossovers?

Nissan Qashqai: Exterior, Interior, Specifications

Exterior of the Faca of the Japanese model marked:

1. Massive bumper.
2. Radiator lattice trapezium in a chrome-plated bowl with a familiar brand emblem and thick cells.
3. Fully embossed lines of the hood.
4. Bright optical elements made in the perimeter of headlights with lighting of running lights.
5. The bottom is a weighty, drowning deep into the air intake in the lateral environment of the fog.

Protection from plastic around the perimeter is very appropriate for a car of this class. The sidewalls are traditional performed, the wings are borrowed by the headlights, the wheeled arches are even 19r wheels. The roof has an aggressive bias, a spoilement visor with shark fin. The back of the back testifies to sports brutality. Freshness add chrome inserts from below and garlands of light LEDs.

The interior in the duet of gloss and the mattiness of plastic panels and elements attracts a mass of original details:

• Three-spoke Multi-Multiple with Layer buttons and keys with electric power.
• Excellent instrument shield.
• The center of the Torpedo highlights the multimedia display.

Tunnel filling: selector handle, a number of buttons and washers, connectors for electronic devices, cup holders, armrests, niches for smallest things. Comfortable seats are equipped with various adjustments and provide a worthy level of comfort.

Platform for this car - CMF.Created by the French-Japanese Alliance is the best option for crossovers. High controllability and comfort of suspension are achieved by reducing the rigidity of the platform.

The external attractiveness of the car is due to the harmoniousness of the dimensions:

• Length - 436 cm.
• Width - 180 cm.
• Height - 159 cm.
• Wheelbase - 265 cm.
• Clearance - 20 cm.

Technical filling is possible in the form of a full drive, a rear semi-dependent suspension or front drive, independent multi-dimensions. Gasoline DVS per 1.2 liter. from 115 hp - Start of motor support, followed by 1.5 and 1.6 liter aggregates with a capacity of 110 hp and 130 hp Last on diesel, 1.6 liter turbocharged. on 163 hp and 2.0 liters. at 144 hp which will reach hundreds for 10.5 seconds. In the track mode, the fuel consumption will be 5.8 liters. per 100 km. Ways.

For security in response airbags, stabilization system, tire pressure sensor, fog lights. Options for complete sets are largely refunded at the expense of options ensuring safe and comfortable operation: precipitation sensors, parking and discovery of blind zones and obstacles, invincible access. The crossover can be purchased in nine versions of equipping and different color execution.

The price of the question starts with 1,086 000 rublesMaximum Plank Autoinvestia reaches 1.8 million rubles.

Ford Kuga: exterior, interior, specifications

The exterior of this crossover is:

• Volumetric bumper.
• Slender racks.
• Multi-cable lid hood cover.
• Hexagonal chrome perimeter of the radiator grille with the emblem and barely noticeable mesh cells due to two bands, original LED headlights, a slit air intake surrounded by nontrivial niche with fogs.

The roof panel completes the spoiler visor with the duplicate of the stop signal. Rear lights have significantly changed, becoming polygonal. The flow rate is attached to the trunk lid.

Dimensions are optimal:

• Length - 453 cm.
• Width - 182 cm.
• Height - 170 cm.
• Wheelbase - 269 \u200b\u200bcm.
• Ground clearance - 20 cm.
• Luggage volume - 456 L..

The Salon of the Crossover is traditional, the center took place deliberately convex panel with a touch display, elongated blocks of blowers, buttons and climatic washers, charging sockets. Tunnel moderately compact with classic niches and managerial levers. Multifunctional steering wheel has even box control levers. Crossover seats Volta with a personal settings system.

The pride of the American brand is nEW PENEL EQUIPMENTWhich due to its technical characteristics made it possible to significantly increase power without significant fuel costs. The starting point is the tribute of the atmospheric two and a half liter four with a capacity of 150 hp Next - six-cylinder turbocharged 2 l. With a capacity of 150 or 184 hp Motors exclusively on automatic transmission, with front or full drive. Fuel consumption is claimed from 8.1 liters. per 100 km. The actual option of this crossover is a reduced 50-kilometer speed to a stop cruise control.

Even the basic equipment does not slip on security assistants: electronic systems, when driving up the mountain, overlapping, control of thrust during maneuvers, airbags, including knee.

Initial equipment is available for 1 350 000 rubles, top version - 2 000 000 rubles.

Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga: common features

Both cars:

1. Compact sizes for their class.
2. Have bright elements of sports exterior.
3. Traditional in high-quality salon design.
4. Reliable in their power characteristics and safe equipment.
5. Have excellent aerodynamic indicators and manageability indicators.

Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga: Differences

Who, when and what will prefer preference?

Choosing Nissan Kushka for those who:

1. Loves the original, dynamic, modern design.
2. Young age category of any sex.
3. Adherent mechanical transmission or stepless variator, guaranteeing excellent overclocking dynamics and speed switching.
4. Wishes to use diesel fuel.
5. Wants to have the possibility of a wide choice among configuration configurations, manageability and multimedia.
6. Calculates on a reasonable fuel consumption in urban conditions.
7. It has a little over a million rubles for autoinvestia.

Ford Kug will be a road satellite for:

• More calm in the choice of style solutions for drivers.
• The middle and older age-related male category.
• Ready to put up with some non-historical transmission in favor of greater power and passability with the appropriate fuel consumption.
• Lovers of high levels of noise and sound insulation of the cabin.
• In priority, the presence of original branded security subsystems, like knee pillows and the design of the chairs, not allowing to slip out from under the seat belt at a frontal impact.
• Carrying drivers about their passengers in the rear seats that guarantee maximum comfort.
• With the possibility of significant cash investments when expanding the optional set.

You go on the road slowly. We also do not accelerate, we have long been dubbed themselves by creatures, mired in traffic jams. . And in order not to get away with the mind, it remains only to steal the watch of downtime by examining other near the crawling machines. And the likelihood that the look will give an "exotic fruit" or "Sportskupe every year falls. Where do not spit, alone SUVs and parcktails. It seems some more and crossovers of all kinds and sizes will simply displace all other cars. But even among them there are those that are now from car owners on a special account. For example, Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga.

By the way, sales of Ford in Russia in the first half of 2016 increased by paragraph 56% of the same period of 2015. And sales grew mainly at the expense of the Ford Kuga model. Nissan generally makes the main emphasis on Russia, continuing to successfully implement a plan to expand and localize production. It is Russia that is for the Nissan strategic market with the potential to become No. 1 in Europe. And again, sales growth occurs without the help of the bestseller Nissan Qashqai.

We look into the top 10 of the most popular oscidences of 2016 and are no longer wondering what frequently abandoned: Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga.
What are they so taking the Russian audience? And which of them is better? Let's try to find out.

Friends a couple of months ago decided to purchase a crossover. And, as far as I know, they considered Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga. But in the end, "American" preference. To the question: "Why not Nissan Qashqai?". It was said that "we liked more the appearance of Kuga, and Cascai somehow looks not very." And here I wanted to protect the "Japanese", but then an understanding has come that it is pointless to challenge the taste preference.
Therefore, let's start with the "American". Officially, Ford Kuga was presented at the International Frankfurt Motor Show in 2008. And he fell under the famous philosophy of Martin Smith, the main designer of the brand. Have you heard anything about "kinetic design"? So, this is his hand. "Kinetic design" in the understanding of the Matra "This is a visualization of energy in motion. The expression occurs through clear, dynamic lines and surfaces. "Energy in motion" is the most accurate and capacious transmission of the philosophy of "kinetic design". When looking at Ford cars, it seems that they are moving - even if they are in place. " So many deep thoughts and strong revolutions! Maybe Smith it's time to seriously think about the profession of philosopher scientist? In fact, if no joke, then you can say about any car. Ford Kuga design is not impressive. The crossover resembles a toy car. A sort of mini-crossover who has been fired in the model line of the American manufacturer. In the stream, it is unlikely to pay attention to it if he, of course, will not be in some in the cast bright color.

Another thing is Nissan Qashqai. They are writing on him and seek a look, however, sometimes you guess, whose one is such an elegant ass hurry on the pale green: the elder brother of Ikstreil or still the younger cleaner. But it is Nissan Qashqai that is a fashion legislator for compact crossovers. And initially the Japanese did not count on such a success, thinking that hundred thousand cars sell in Europe for the year in Europe, and as a result they had to produce more than two million copies. For a couple of years, "Japanese" has undergone changes. In 2008, engineers extended the wheelbase by 135 mm and the rear Sve (75 mm) to add two additional seats to the salon. Well, and in 2010 a small restyling crossover was produced. But the real Furior summoned the Nissan Qashqai second generation, released in 2014. What a camp, which athleticity. Feeling real dynamics in every bend. Oh, this Asian squares wretched. How seduces!

Who else? Both in leaders

With visual inspection, it seems that Nissan Qashqai looks more and more and more than Ford Kuga. But this is a visual deception. On the dimensions "American" healthier of his opponent. Ford Kuga is 4524 mm, in a width of 2077 mm and a height of 1689 mm .. Casca will be smaller (length is 4377 mm, width 1837 mm. Height 1595 mm). There is practically no difference in the roadmaking: Nissan Qashqai 200 mm., And Ford Kuga 199 mm.
Sit down! We will see.

First, let's see what the Ford Kuga salon is. Unfortunately, even at the most expensive performance, you will not find the sensors and a large multimedia screen. But in the center of the panel you can use the control buttons to control the media system. But everything works clearly and simply. The central little not color screen does not distract from work, and it is very convenient to use it. He dilutes this "boredom" only bright blue backlight. Driving the driver will like an excellent visibility, but the visibility is not very due to the narrowed rear window. The front armchairs have no pronounced side support, so even the driver with the size of XL will feel comfortable. Yes, and passengers in the back armor will not feel in flavored. Inside enough spacious. The only thing, it is a pity that the rear sofa has no longitudinal adjustment, and this would not hurt travelers in a long trip. And the quality of finishing materials leaves much to be desired: soft plastic looks, frankly, cheap.
The Nissan Qashqai salon is much more comfortable. Climbing the driver's seat, it seems that you have always been driving exactly this car: and everyone is familiar to you, it's nice to touch. The landing is high, the place above the head is enough, the seats "Zero Gravity" and say "the support of the spine, reduced fatigue by improving blood circulation," in fact, are simply unnoticed. In general, the senses to cling to it for something - I like everything without exception. The dashboard and the touch screen were inherited from Infiniti Q50. From the convenient buns of a separate mention deserves a parking drive with an electric drive. Kuga also has, but classic.

If you wish and the possibility, you can also enjoy the panoramic roof, only when you pay for a complete set of Le Roof (1,564,000 rubles).

There is no contrast: it's more comfortable behind the wheel of Nissan Qashqai, and the spaces are more from Ford Kuga. I almost forgot about the luggage compartment, which is more (456 liters) than Nissan Qashqai (430 l).

Assistants and security systems

Ford Kuga Stuffed with various security systems and modern devices: The Ford Sync system using voice commands allows you to manage the MP3 player and phone functions, the Hands-Free trunk opening system will demonstrate the advanced technology to you with each opening door not with your hand, but With the help of the leg, the system of active assistance in parking, the rear view camera, the monitoring system of "blind" zones and automatically enabled headlights. But all these pleasures you will not find in the minimum configuration. All "Smak" is installed on more expensive versions, the cost of which begins from 1,325,000 rubles.

All the same set is also at the Japanese. Only there is no "smart" trunk. But there is a driver fatigue control system that can warn the sound and visual signal that it is time to take a break.

In move

Nissan Qashqai has a 1.2 liter turbocharged motor in arsenal. 115 hp, also 1.6 diesel version with a capacity of 130 hp And the most-selling 2-liter version with a capacity of 144 hp Transmissions to choose from offer two: six-speed "mechanics" and a variator Xtronic with sports and manual modes.

Obviously, if you are curious to Nissan Qashqai, then you do not feel about the category of people with racing ambitions. And you are enough - a calm smooth ride in the city and less frequently beyond. Then the "Japanese" will become for you the most faithful companion. On the road, he behaves conservatively, right and no complaints. But still, if you take Casca, then the 2-liter "variator" so that it can be from the operation to get full-fledged pleasure. Decent and in all the correct nevertheless has a minus-too lightweight steering wheel and excessive tendency to demolition of the front axle in steep turns.

Ford Kuga is sold with two types of engines. The choice offers a modern turbo engine 1.6 from the EcoBoost line with a capacity of 150 or 182 horsepower and 2.5 (150 horsepower).
Ford Kuga Somewhere very deep in the shower "gambling" guy, but Silenok lacks him to actually act like that. Therefore, do not wait for the sneakers of the soft smoothness of the course and excellent controllability. With high speeds, it copes, but so that the passengers in the back seat feel any slightly irregularity. But a leisurely riding around the city is very pleasant and quite comfortable, but mostly the driver and the passenger in the front seat. Noise isolation, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired.

The initial cost of Nissan Qashqai begins from 999,000 rubles. Ford Kuga is from 1,099,000 rubles. But consider that in any case you will have to add plus 150,000 - 200,000 rubles to get a car not quite in the "goal" form. If you are a fan of sizes and do not eat special love for the Japanese, then you are to the official Ford dealer. And the one who is important to feel comfort and know that his crossover over a million is superfluous looks worthy on the road, is not lost in the stream among competitors, should make a choice in favor of Nissan Qashqai.

Ford Kuga - is the Ford Concern car. The machine has improved technical data and most functions.

Nissan Cascai - Auto from the concern from Japan. Many parameters of which have improved.

The external appearance of Ford Cuga this year is somewhat different from the last version. The body in some parts has a chrome finish. The new car marks a chrome bumper and a massive radiator grille. Food is now more encruption. It should be noted that the new parts of the machine are made of aluminum light alloys. The front bumper looks massive, updated "fog" and DRL.

On the feed of optics with LED elements. Wheel discs have an original design.

The appearance of Nissan Cascai also redesigned. It can see many smooth empty lines. The hood looks elegant and powerfully. V-shaped radiator grille framed by a chrome-plated band. The front headlights have sharp ends. Challenges are equipped with LEDs.

On the side of the car looks stylish, it is achieved thanks to smooth stamping. Exterior mirrors with turn signals. Food looks also gorgeous - smooth stamped lines and angular bumper. Headlights with LEDs. The disadvantage is considered a small rear window.

Interior Ford Kug and Nissan Casca

The inner decoration of Ford Kuga is now more comfortable and more practical. Now there is no handlebar handle, instead there is a key. The 4th knitting steering wheel was changed on three spokes. It should also be noted that 8 inches are placed on the console. Touch display multimedia system. All chairs are quite comfortable, the back of the rear row can be decomposed in different proportions.

Inside Nissan Qashqai can accommodate 5 people along with the driver. On all seats there is a convenience. The salon is decorated with high-quality soft plastic, the seat covered with leatherette. The console in front of the 3-tier - it includes the instrument panel and 2 deflector. The panel is equipped with a digital screen, there is also a touchscreen multimedia system system that supports USB and wireless charger.

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Start selling in Russia

Both Ford Kug and Nissan Cascai in our country will be sold in the second half of this year.

Package

• Trend - Motor 2.5 l. 150 "horses", gasoline, box - at, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 9.8 s, speed - 185 km / h, consumption: 11.2 / 6.7 / 8.2
• Trend + - Motor 1.6 liters. 150 "Horses", gasoline, box - MT, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 9.8 s, speed - 195 km / h, consumption: 8.4 / 5.7 / 6.7
• Motor 2.5 l. 150 "horses", gasoline, box - at, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 9.8 s, speed - 185 km / h, consumption: 11.2 / 6.6 / 8.1
• Titanium - motor 2.5 l.150 "Horses", gasoline, box - at, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 9.8 s, speed - 185 km / h, consumption: 11.2 / 6.6 / 8.1
• Motor 1.6 l. 150 "Horses", gasoline, box - at, drive on both axes, acceleration - 10.8 s, speed - 192 km / h, consumption: 10.2 / 6.5 / 7.7
• Motor 1.6 l. 182 "Horses", gasoline, box - at, drive on both axes, acceleration - 11.2 s, speed - 187 km / h, consumption: 7.4 / 5.7 / 6.3
• Titanium + - Motor 1.6 liters. 182 "Horses", gasoline, box - at, drive on both axes, acceleration - 11.2 s, speed - 187 km / h, consumption: 7.4 / 5.7 / 6.3

• Xe - Motor 1.2 l. 115 "Mare", gasoline, box - MT, CVT, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 10.9 / 12.9 seconds, speed - 185/173 km / h, consumption: 7.9 / 5.4 / 6.3 and 6.7 / 5.2 / 5.7
• SE - Motor 1.2 l. 115 "Mare", gasoline, box - MT, CVT, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 10.9 / 12.9 seconds, speed - 185/173 km / h, consumption: 7.9 / 5.4 / 6.3 and 6.7 / 5.2 / 5.7
• Motor 2 l. 144 "mares", gasoline, box - MT, CVT, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 9.9 / 10.2 seconds, speed - 184/194 km / h, consumption: 10.8 / 6.1 / 7.8 and 9.3 / 5.6 / 7.0
• Motor 1.6 l. 130 "mares", diesel, box - CVT, drive on the front axle, acceleration - 11.2 s, speed - 183 km / h, consumption: 5.7 / 4.6 / 5.0
• Motor 2 l. 144 "Mares", gasoline, box - CVT, drive on both axles, acceleration - 10.5 seconds, speed - 182 km / h, consumption: 9.6 / 6.1 / 7.4
• Hardware SE +, City, City 360, Le, Le Roof, Le +, Le Sport - Dvig. The same as in the equipment above.

Gabarits.

• D * w * in Ford Cuga - 4531 * 1838 * 1694 mm
• D * W * in Nissan Cascai - 4377 * 1837 * 1595 mm
• Clearance Ford Cuga - 197 mm, Nissan Cascais - 190 mm

Price of all complete sets

Price Ford Cuga from 1457000 p. up to 2052000 p. Price Nissan Cascai from 1130000 p. up to 1722000 p.

ENGINE FORD KUGA and NISSAN QASHQAI

Motor gamma Ford Cuga consists of 3 engines: 1.6 liters. 150 "horses", 1.6 liters. 182 "Horses" and 2.5 liters. at 150 "horses". Speed \u200b\u200bboxes such as MCPP and automatic transmission. Access time from 9.8 to 11.2 seconds. Drive car on the front and on both axes. Limit speed - 192 km / h. Average consumption - 6.3-8.1 liter. For Europe there is a two-liter turbocharged diesel.

The Nissan Qashqai motor range includes four cylinder turbo engineers: 1.2 liters. 115 "Mare", overclocking is about 10.5 - 12.9 seconds. The speed of which will reach 194 km / h.

The next is the atmospheric engine 2 liters, 144 "mares", overclocking will be about 10 seconds, the speed with this engine reaches about 195 km / h.

Diesel unit - 1.6 liters of 130 "mares", overclocking - about 11 seconds. Speed \u200b\u200b182-183 km / h.

Trunk Ford Kug and Nissan Casca

The trunk Ford Cuga is designed for 1355 liters. The trunk of Nissan Casca region is designed for 1585 liters.

Final conclusion

As a result, cars are equipped quite well. Many functions of the described machines are updated, some body parts have also improved. The price category of the American car is slightly higher. The choice from the proposed options will make only you, if you liked the car you like.

In my opinion, the class of compact crossovers is rather a product of marketers, rather than the answer to the aspirations of buyers. "Figure" to the passenger platform of the body in the style of a sports SUV today is not difficult, and as a result, with comparable, the manufacturer has a chance to get more profit at comparable with the production of passenger version. And who would have thought that unusually demanded cars would be born on this pragmatic background. Characteristic detail: Throughout our test around both (with a translate in the direction of KUGA), the tested cars were collected literally crowds of interest! And interested in not idle. More often than others wondered about the price ...

I confess, I really like to start articles about tests from small historical excursions, but in this case, alas, no matter how I "died the Internet's nose", nothing like that did not work. Cause Banalna: Before us is the classic case of the so-called cars "without history". Judge for yourself: all-wheel drive universals so small, combining work qualities equipped with a spacious and convenient SUV interior and catchy sports appearance, appeared just seven-eight years ago. Although, of course, if you wish, you can start digging in the direction of Toyota Previa or, worse, Volkswagen Golf Country, but still fully covered the qualities that Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai and their few classmates are offered, we will not be able to from the past. And therefore, for the absence of the best, I dedicate all the "historical" entry ... mysterious names of tested cars.

Entertaining etyology

So, Ford Kuga ... This is nothing more than consonant writing by the name Cougar (read [Qu'-ha] and means, actually, the type of the puma). From the late 60s of the twentieth century, the so-called Mercury sports models. Then the name moved on the products directly Ford, but in any version, this name is always associated with powerful passenger coupe. Therefore, just to take and use it for the crossover would be wrong. By reflection, Ford marketers issued ... KUGA, that by their plan is designed to emphasize the "sportiness" of the new model.

But with Nissan Qashqai, everything is more complicated. In search of the meaning of this word, I was repaired many of all sources, and as a result, two hypotheses were arranged. First, Kashkai, or Qashqay is the name of the nation of Iranian Turks - nomads. Secondly, this word is consonant with the Australian "Cash Cow" (something like our "chicken carrier of golden eggs"). Very good, I must say a combination of hypotheses. After all, since ancient times it is known: as the ship will call, so it is later ... drowns. In the sense - it will swim well if you call well. Well, everything is enough for the names. Let's talk better about what, in fact, both of these words are written.

Fashionway

Yes, it is fashionable ... for if Qashqai is still still to the dying "biostil", then Kuga is painted with a clean sheet. True, the fact that he is original and fresh, forget already after the first detailed inspection. How to say something more precise ... if there is a fairly recognizer as Ford (here "are operating" forms and elements of the new Mondeo), then an alien effect is clearly traced on the side and rear. Some abroad lamps in the style of Subaru Tribeca are worth. What is there: Continuing to look at the car, then it is about running the elements already "running" on other cars. On the other hand, the image turned out to be so sharp, faceted and solid, that all design sophistication and borrowing are perceived not just calm, but even with undisguised pleasure.

But Qashqai is different. No, it is also quite sympathetic, but some Japanese too much. Smooth lines of the body, as if unexpectedly buying on sharp facelights, look original, but do not settle in memory as a whole. Although, it is worth paying tribute, the car received an extraordinary appearance, and this is an important step towards folk recognition. After all, if you stand twenty minutes on a busy Moscow street, I will definitely erupt Qashqai. So, they like the people. Otherwise I would not bought. I wonder if Kuga will be as popular? After all, they pay money not only for appearance. It is also necessary to sit inside inside, push the buttons, to look at the seat ...

Jerzay on the seats

Kuga salon solid and stylish at the same time. With something unpainted, he even resembles the old style of Volvo, when many different buttons did not look at the "sticking". Although, in truth, inside this Ford again there is a postwall Mondeo in all its manifestations. Devices panel, central console, lever PPC ... And what do you want: so cheaper. On the other hand, it is felt that a lot of money is invested in the europeration of the car. Even such unusual things, like control of the menu with the "wheel" on the left steering wheel switch, first seem wild, and after 20 minutes of communication ... as if I did so all my life. And the devices themselves, the gift that is very small, read perfectly. Plastic is soft, dear and pleasant to the touch. Buttons are pressed elastic and tasty.

Transformation of the cabin is also at the level. That's just if you decide to buy Kuga, I advise you not to sue the electric regulation of the passenger seat. Manual is so inconvenient that I want to put out the shameling song. What is stupid, tight "twist" adjustment of the back, as on VAZ-2108. Yato thought, such things were already in the past. Well, okay, but in the depths of the adjustable armrest, it was discovered an iPod slot with an additional USB output. That is, theoretically (I did not check) it is possible to connect a USB flash driver with MP3 tracks. Very rare and very nice little thing. About the anti-allergenic properties of the salon materials, something too must be said. I will say this: they, apparently, is. I can not check, for allergies do not suffer. And finally, I was surprised when I found the installation in the menu ... The mode of operation of the power steering: sports, normal and comfortable. Well, there will be something to "touch" our drive expert ...

And now about the most important element of the cabin. So I did not guess - this is ... Roof! Of course, this is an option, but such that you need to feel. I do not know how, but the grave designers persuaded the technologists, and as a result, the place of light metal over the heads took heavy glass. And the glass is above the heads of all passengers, because ... for ... "Ostap artistically crushed with the hostess at home and declared such a long and ambiguous compliment, which was not even able to bring it to the end ..." (I. Ilf, E . Petrov. "12 chairs").

Everything is enough, go to Qashqai. He also has something to present as weighty arguments. No, the roofs of a glass of this car, alas, no, but there is something more. Namely - peace. Yes, yes, if the Ford Salon is styled, but very sharp, then the Nissan salon does not cause his eyes to cling to the corners. It is no less stylish, but there is more elegance and, amazing, sportiness. Organized around the driver "Cockpit" creates a sense of unity with the car. Here the bet is not at all on the square, but just the opposite. And at the same time, the square, protruding, as if alien item, the monitor of the navigation multimedia center does not spoil the impression, but, on the contrary, gives a certain charm. Lucky, great, youth and at the same time still as peaceful. It is impossible to understand feelings, but all the sensations are positive. Is that a little landing tumbled, but not yet so healthy as the author. Yes, I almost forgot: Nissan's armrest is also adjustable. Trend, however!

Cardboard Nutro

Well, what is the test of the crossover without our favorite test boxes? Do you mean without comparative, let the subjective and pseudocial, but still estimates of luggage compartments? That's right, no. And therefore we invite cars to the "boot" platform that near the cross-roadway of the Dmitrovsky Auto Polyignon. From the first view, it is clear that KUGA is higher, and the length of the car is almost identical. From here, the measurement technique is immediately born. The trunks at the usual position of the rear seats are almost equal, and a significant difference in height begins just somewhere in the area of \u200b\u200btheir backs. Therefore, we will do the assessment by pre-folding the rear row. And immediately conclusion: the fact that Kuga was placed much more (see photo) - the merit is not only a high roof. His contribution to the "cardboard victory" introduced the algorithm for folding the rear seats. The fact is that the QASHQAI pillows are not crowded, and the transformation of the rear row ends at the stage of folding the backs. Therefore, the useful volume does not flow from the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear passengers to the region of the luggage compartment. And here it would be a couple of boxes and fit. In fact, we have what we have: Qashqai lost with a big lag.

Technical Ego

Before you begin to consider the technical side of the car, you need to once again remind of frankly "asphalt" origin of the platforms of both subjects. Hence the case by the question: is it possible on the basis of a banal "car" to create a car capable of conquer let it be frozen from the point of view of "trips to an extreme nature", but off-road. After all, no matter how cool, and the only compact crossover capable of off-road feats still remained Land Rover Freelander. And his leadership for this parameter could challenge except Ford Escape / Maverick or his brothers on the CD2 platform (Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner). But in this case and prices are completely different, and with passenger cars very little in common.

And here the scene comes out by Kuga, declared Ford as a replacement of morally outdated Escape. But here is its main technical highlight: the full drive system is implemented in the car through the same technical solutions and units as Freelander! And this is despite the fact that on the platform with the name C1, only the front-wheel drive cars like Mazda3 and Volvo C30 ... surprise from the category of interesting, and so much that we decided to dedicate for this moment a separate rush. True, this pleasant fact is fading after a detailed car inspection from below. First, plastic "protection" do not protect anything, and in fact are aerodynamic elements. Secondly, 200 mm of the road lumen is eaten almost without a trace of low pendant levers.

Kuga under the hood lives a small, but rather angry 136x diesel duratorq TDCI 2.0, originally had French "citizenship" (the development of PSA, on Citroen and Peugeot cars are called HDI). The engine is interesting primarily by the fact that it has a turbine of variable geometry with OverBoost mode, which allows you to sell a torque close in magnitude to the maximum, and in a large revolution range and practically get rid of the Turboyami effect. Yes, and 340 nm of this very moment there is a value worthy. In practice, this is expressed in the low sensitivity of the car to the download. That five people that one - the dynamics practically does not change. And being docked with a 6-speed gearbox, the power unit allows you to feel this dynamics and evaluate it as more than sufficient.

About Qashqai also have something to say. We had the opportunity to appreciate the most expensive car package, and therefore the MR20DE engine appeared. It seems to be anything new, but to give out on-mountain its 140 hp At 5,100 rpm, it is capable of a variator X-Tronic CVT, which is called around the clock. But the most interesting thing is that the European QASHQAI market will soon be purchased with the same engine that we can see now under the hood of Ford. This is such a globalization ...

Car suspension is almost identical, with the exception of the nuances. But in them, as usual, and the main differences are concluded. In KUGA, for example, a rather original CONTROL Blade scheme is applied (according to Ford, it significantly reduces the noise transmitted to the interior from the roadbed). This suspension even received in 2002 a silver prize from the Society of Automotive Engineers Asia and Australia. Qashqai is also not simple. Especially in Nissan, they like to emphasize the exceptional compactness of the rear suspension, saving place in the cabin. Probably, this is something yes it means. But we still refrain from the conclusions - you still have to check. But first let's measure.

Two small differences

With the size of our subjects, everything is quite clear. Neither the first, nor in the second look QASHQAI will not be higher than KUGA. A difference of 120 mm is visible from any angle. And with the angles of entry, the congress, too, everything seems to be clear: Nissan in an idea should show the best results. No, in fact, practically parity. Ford is better at the corner of the entrance, and Nissan - at the corner of the congress. But on the stand of the articulation, the differences begin, not immediately apparently. KUGA suspension stroke turned out to be 25 mm more. However, all this is a lyrics, but in fact two and a half centimeters - the value is extremely small, and on the real off-road difference can almost not be able to appear. So in off-road disciplines and geometrically, and in general - again parity.

Tipping test gave results much more unexpected. Start standing with the fact that Kuga fell before almost one and a half degrees. And it's a lot! But this indicator matters only in critical modes of movement. But the "tricky" suspension KUGA combined with the high center of the body roll gives a very interesting effect. At the corners of the platform to about 35-37 ° (in practice, these angles are just "responsible" for movement in ordinary "highway" modes) creates the effect of lack of roll. That is, the suspension and internal, and the external side of the platforms of the board works in almost parallel. Very interesting ... especially if we take into account the fact that at the corners of the platform close to the maximum (read: large angular accelerations on the road), the effect is exactly the same as Qashqai! Such observations simply were obliged to arouse considerable curiosity in us, to satisfy which we went to special ends.

Not washing, so catalym

And then there was an unexpected: before we put the cones, it rained. Not so that he wound himself strongly, but the coating jumped thoroughly. The puddles almost immediately began to push, but we managed to make two things: first, stain cars, and secondly, to deal with the work of stabilization systems.

So, "Perestrovka". First, Ford Kuga is sent to the exercise. Along the way, finding out that the steering controls found by me in the menu really affect the performance of the pump GUR, set the value to the maximum (that is, in the "Comfort" mode). In fact, I really wanted to understand whether it interferes with (and if "yes", how much) the system of preventing the coup in management in critical modes. We state the fact: interfere, and quite actively. Moreover, the effect of this intervention, to put it mildly, unpleasant. At the entrance to the first phase "Rearrangements", the car is clearly controlled, but during the transition of the insection number two (that is, with reverse taxi), the GUR restricts its performance, and the ability to control sharply falls. Moreover, the system actively helps himself brakes, and in very critical modes (at the speed of "rearrangement" 75 km / h) and the front right wheel blocks. Moreover, the "shutdown" of the stabilization system greatly facilitates a detour of an imaginary obstacle, but ASC still interferes.

Qashqai with this business is easier. The machine is prone to drift and in the first, and in the second phase, and the system gently prevents it. But when it is disconnected (the system "honestly" turns off), the skid is very strong, and it is possible to adjust the trajectory only by actively by ahead. It seems that everything is clear: Nissan on the "rearrangement" showed the best result, but ... we have saved the cones on it. Somehow everything is ambiguous ...

Evgeny Speransky
DRIVE Expert Magazine ORD

On the "rearrangement" of the effect of the full drive is not observed

With the active circulation of obstacles, Nissan Qashqai very clearly works out the stabilization system. It actively interferes already at the first turn of the steering wheel. Slowing the wheels slightly reduces the reaction to the rotation of the steering wheel, but the trajectory remains expected. No surprises system prevents the system: the trajectory is preserved, and the correction occurs only on the corner. In the second phase, it is reflected, not allowing to move into a skid, as a result, the limit speed is limited to the rehabilitation of the reaction. When the stabilization system is disconnected, the car becomes sharper. But with sharp rules at speeds, close to the limit, there is a skid, which requires completely other control skills to adjust. Switching the same drive into automatic mode or its shutdown in 2WD mode does not affect control. The behavior of Ford Kuga is very different from Nissan Qashqai, but only in modes close to critical. During the details of the obstacles at the highest speeds, the system of stabilization of the course stability is very active, in the first phase, even more than that of Nissan, reducing the reaction to the steering wheel turn, but the braking process is much more active, occurs longer, and stabilization occurs before. As a result, we have both great leads from the trajectory, and the difference in the speed of the exercise of about 5 km / h is not in favor of KUGA. But what really affects the execution of this test, it is an effort on the steering wheel. It is noteworthy that when trying to maneuvering, the necessary efforts needed very sharply, which reduces the accuracy of the control. It changes somewhat with the system and without it (without the system a little easier), but still this is an unpleasant moment. It is worth noting that in the mode of a disabled stabilization system on Kuga, it will still interfere in management, however, it is much softer and a little later. And I did not notice the connection of the full drive, as well as on Nissan, did not notice during the test.

Do not shake you?

The cobblestone bridge in our program was present in two horses. At first we checked the machines for noise on the road with respect to smooth, and after sent to a broken cobblestone to estimate the smoothness of the course. So, during the signs of "noness", we drew attention to an interesting thing. At speeds up to 40 km / h in Kuga, it's incredibly quiet, but then it is an unpleasant hum that resembles the sound of the bombarder.

The "reasonable" system of the full drive applied to Ford Kuga, at one time was developed in conjunction with Haldex and was "tested" to another model of the Ford Concern, Land Rover Freelander 2. A little earlier, when conducting a Ford Explorer test, which showed the wonderful development of the electronic imitation system Locks, we drew attention to the similarity of the algorithms for their work with the Terrain Response Disco3 system (Explorer has a lot with it in common in the design). Then we suggested that it was not for nothing that Ford joined the territory of Land Rover to their possessions. And here is the full drive system of the latest Ford novelty - the next confirmation of this. How does the classic Haldex clutch work? The hydraulic pump, which is activated as a result of the speed difference between the input (cardane) and the output (rear differential) shafts (that is, when sliding between the front and rear axles), creates a high (up to 100 atm) pressure, compressing multi-disc clutch, which, Actually, and transfers the moment to the rear wheels.

On Freelander 2, a novelty was first applied: a pinpoint axial-piston pump of high pressure with an electric drive (it fills the hydraulic system and the hydroaccumulator as soon as the engine begins to operate). Thanks to this, on Freelander 2, the only crossover at that time with a transmission of this type, it became possible to pre-connect the rear wheels indeed before moving from the place, and not after the front wheels have already checked. So Ford Kuga demonstrated similar abilities. And if Qashqai, despite the general more adequate operation of the anti-duct system, when starting with a posted front wheel, first spit on them, and only after that the rear axle came into effect, then the Kuga did not see this pause of "live".

Moreover, the above-mentioned system can transmit an unusually large torque (up to 1500 nm), which provides a car very satisfactory off-road qualities. Not by chance, during our test, the drive disconnection due to overheating was never observed. To increase the speed of the system, the pressure hydroaccumulator is turned on. As a result, the designers managed to reduce the angle required to start the torque transmission after the wheel slip detection, from conventional 60 ° to 15 °, and the transmission of the maximum torque was possible after 150 milliseconds.

Another feature of the system is that it allows you to quickly turn off the coupling in motion, so as not to interfere with the operation of the system of maintaining coursework and ABS. In particular, for this, an electric control valve is used in the design. By itself, this design is not news, but it provides time to reduce torque with 300 nm to 0 within 10 ms! And this makes it possible to increase the efficiency of the stabilization system.

The built-in active coupling control unit is connected to the OS-TAL electronics along the high-speed CAN bus. The clutch software uses information about the rotational speed, torque engine, vehicle speed, anti-lock system activity and dynamic stabilization system. The information obtained in combination with the oil temperature data allows you to calculate the relative position of the needle in the control valve and get the required value of the torque transmitted through the clutch, which, in turn, provides a high level of security when driving on the roads and passability outside them. From the above, it follows that the features of behavior on the Ford Kuga road, as well as most of the other modern cars, are determined by the programs laid out in the electronic "brains".

Here then the significant differences between the aforementioned "relatives" begin. As you know, Freelander 2 electronic "helpers" work in conditions of normal movement (providing safety) and off-road (responsible for the passability). So, according to the results of our test, the impression was created that the Ford Kuga has all the off-road h and with t l r o r and m m ... missing! As a result, the system was "sharpened" only under an active ride on the asphalt, and on the off-road the car marked noticeably because of its inadequate action. For example, when starting with the forward front wheels, Ford, like Land Rover, immediately connected the rear axle, but with rotated wheels (in this case, Freelander 2 has been managing the TERRAIN RESPONSE) KUGA, on the contrary, it took a moment from the rear wheels! It is logical on asphalt (to reduce losses in the transmission), but it is unacceptable on the ground, as it leads to large slip.

Similar and the situation with the work of the electronic imitation of intercole blocking. I got the impression that when creating Ford Kuga, it was artificially "bred" on market niches with Freelander. And now what I would like to say: one of the consequences of the active struggle for security was the behavior of Ford Kuga in limit modes. As long as the stabilization system is inactive, the car shows a real driver, allowing you to take turns with a light slide. But it is worth moving a certain face as the system turns off the drive to the rear axle and starts to slow down the wheels, straightening the trajectory, and it makes it very actively, up to blocking the front outer wheel. Driving it is felt as a sharp change of the character of the permanent vehicle. He suddenly begins to rest, go straight, refusing to obey the usual manipulations with the wheel and gas. In general, I got the impression that once again the fight against coups was too far, and now it leads to dissonance in Kuga's behavior in regular and potentially dangerous modes.

text: Dmitry Lyakhovenko
Photo: Alexander Davidyuk
Alexey Vasilyev