Test Drive Dodge Avenger since 2007 coupe

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He got a good European education, but also the American traditions did not lose. With an outcomes from the United States, debut in the old world, Sergei Kanunnikov became acquainted.
 
Dodge Avenger.
The model of Chrysler-Sebring's analogue debuted in 2007.
Engines: 2,02.7 liters (156 188 hp), for Russia 2.0 l (156 hp) and 2.4 liters (170 hp).
Transmission: 5-speed mechanical (2 l), 4-speed automatic (2.4 and 2.7 liters).
Package: standard, P1, P2.
Price: є22 00025 000
($ 29,50033,700).
Test car: 2.7 liters (188 hp), automatic, complete set P2, $ 33,700.
Not very accepting compact American cars. In their behavior, as a rule, there is still the same, the usual for the overseas engineering school, impoverished relaxation, sometimes bordering with racking. But the solidity and even respectableness, characteristic of large, one hundred percent American classic machines, thanks to which you can look at some drawbacks, no. I confess: I thought about the Dodge-Evenger worse than he deserves.
DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
Perhaps it most successfully joined the US stylistics with European sizes. There is no excess overload muscles. Still, sedan closer family values. The salon does not affect luxury or originality; Plastic, like other inexpensive Americans, rustic and harsh. But Evenger does not shift, does not seek to look richer than in fact. It is for those who are compartments for bottles (of course, with non-alcoholic drinks) and comfortable chairs are more important than synthetic wood and plastic aluminum. By the way, I liked the seats that they provide decent side support, but allow and some relaxes needed on long journeys.
Growing in the 21st century will certainly appreciate two excellent display on the instrument panel and in front of the rear seat, USB port and built-in 20 gigabyte disk. Even in Dodge there is a voice recorder. Maybe exercise in singing on the road? Alas, all these electronic joys are not yet available. But they would have enjoyed the youth and technocratic style of the salon.
Rearly sit in a royal, but it is quite convenient. Pieces of the back of the seat are lying down with a trunk floor. In general, everything is done on the principle of reasonable sufficiency. In practicality, Americans will not refuse.
In the Commonwealth with Europe
From the very first kilometers there is a feeling of obedient, assembled car. Dodge practically does not roll on turns, not swinging neither on longitudinal waves, nor in the created nature and a huge human labor winding mountain path. The car is not bad with the steering wheel, it does not grow out, does not seek the road on transverse irregularities.
With this American guy, we seem to begin to understand each other. He, of course, is not a professional athlete, but also a lazy fat man with hamburgers. In this, perhaps, I even want to go a little quickly. Moreover, 2.7-liter V6, though it does not shine record indicators, pulls confidently and strongly. That's just an automatic 4-speed gearbox as if from another car, other life and even the century. Speed \u200b\u200bis not in a hurry, with a noticeable delay, without giving a motor to show all its strength. It's a pity! After all, we just started to find a common language.
Regular schedule
Alas, the American soul is mysterious no less than ours. For some reason, Dodge Evenger in Russia (you probably had already guessed that the car is essentially twin Chrysler-sebring) will sell only with a volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters. The first with a mechanical 5-speed gearbox, the second with the easiest four-speed automaton. They promise, however, that soon a completely new one already appears about six steps.
Preliminary prices for Evenger from 22 to 25 thousand euros. Easy life of the United States native does not shine, the competitors are strongly strong. However, quite good deposits are bright appearance, not an aggressive, but persistent nature, it has European upbringing. And this is already a lot.
Dodge Avenger Interesting combination of American style with European character. Alas, the Russians spoil his absence of powerful motors and a considerable price.
+ Elegant, nonset salon, decent handling.
- Outdated automatic transmission, truncated Russian equipment.
For the same money
Honda Accord.
$ 28 40037 400
Elegant sedan and station wagon offer 155190 hp engines. The chord is the reputation of obedient in the management and dynamic car.
SP, 2006, № 10
Hyundai Nf.
$ 28 99039 490
Not bad, the sedan did not discharge the price of highly high. The most expensive version is equipped with a 235-strong engine, in the database, 161 hp engine.
SP, 2007, № 4
 
 
 
 

 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"