PAUGEOT Partner Minivan test drive since 2008 Minivan
Success depends on the "partner"
The first Peugeot Partner left the assembly line in 1997. With this model, Peugeot laid the foundation for the emergence of a whole direction of such cars.A small van was not created on the basis of one of the already produced models, as was done before all over the world, but appeared an independent model unit. Being initially an ordinary van for transporting goods, Partner encroached on the conquest of a wider area of \u200b\u200bapplication. And I must say, he did it.
Compact, but spacious, economical and reliable Peugeot Partner quickly justified its name. A little later, competing companies responded to this challenge: Renault Kangoo, Fiat Doblo, Ford Transit Connect appeared.
In 2003, the updated version of the model was light. The changes affected mainly external and internal design. The increased hood line, the surprised look of the large front headlights, all the improvements are interestingly executed by the radiator grille are designed in the same style and make the car much more attractive.
Despite its freight purpose, Partner is compact: the length of the machine with a wheelbase 2.693 m is a little more than 4 m. At the same time, the body height is relatively large, which makes the car convenient both in cargo and cargo -passenger configuration.
The utilitarianism of Peugeot Partner does not in no way affect the comfort of the driver and passengers. In a new improved version, the dashboard has become much more visual. In addition, when constructing a new front panel, designers tried to achieve a lack of reflection on the windshield, and they really succeeded. The steering wheel, decreasing in size, has become much more convenient. The central console is now equipped with a cup holder and a stand for audio carriers. The standard configuration provides one pillow for the driver, but if desired, the car can be equipped with the second for the passenger, as well as side pillows.
Well, now to start! You can choose a Peugeot Partner with the following power characteristics: a 1.9 or 2.0 liter HDI diesel engine; A gasoline volume of 1.4 or 1.6 liters. A little more about each configuration option.
Diesel engine1.9 l/70 l. With. A relatively small power can guarantee greater durability and reliability of the car, since the load on the nodes and assemblies is small. The frequency between then for Russian operating conditions is 20 thousand km or one year of operation, which for such engines is perhaps the best result. In addition to high reliability, the unit is extremely economical: the fuel consumption when loading the machine for two -thirds is 5.8 l/100 km in the suburban cycle and 8.7 l/100 km in the city.
Diesel engine 2.0 L HDI/90 liters. With. A more speedy option equipped with a turbocharged and Common-Rail system.
Basin engine 1.4 l/75 liters. With. The unit is already well familiar to Russian buyers on Peugeot 206. It is adapted for Russia, it can be operated at very low temperatures (up to 35 s).
Basin engine 1.6 l/110 liters. With. The design is intended for fans of faster driving.
It should be noted the smoothness of the car, which owes the presence of the so -called nonlinear characteristics of the front suspensions (such as MacPherson) and the rear (torsionic with two longitudinal levers). Structurally, both of them repeat the similar parts of the PEUGEOT 306, which at one time, the glory of the most honed in the controllability of the GOLF-class car.
The machine was specially adapted for Russian operating conditions: the clearance was increased to 1820 cm, the heating and ventilation system of the salon was strengthened. Partner warranty of three years of operation without mileage. This period is the largest of those that are provided in our country for commercial cars.
Depending on the modification of the body of Peugeot Partner, it is customary to call either a van or a station wagon. He can be either an assistant in business, or just a family car, a travel partner. There are two main options for equipping the machine that are determined by the purpose of its use.
1. Cargo all -metal van Partner Fourgon. It fully justifies the fact of PEUGEOT PARTNER to commercial cars. The volume of the cargo compartment is 3 thousand liters.
The car is supplied to Russia in two modifications: 170C and 190C with a carrying capacity of 600 and 800 kg, respectively. The floor of the cargo compartment can be covered with a strong rubber rug, which will help save the car even under the most inaccurate operating conditions. By the way, this PEUGEOT PARTner is favorably different from one of its competitors Fiat Doblo, the floor of which is covered with pile coating. The bumpers are made of elastic, but durable plastic. Firstly, they, like a wide molding along the entire body, protect the car from blows under sometimes uncomfortable maneuvering conditions in the warehouse. Secondly, it becomes possible to get on the rear bumper with your feet when loading and unloading the car. Another fact that distinguishes the model from competitors: the rear doors are the main doors for loading work by 180, which is much more convenient than one that rises up, like Renault Kangoo.
2. Passenger wagon with complete glazing, often called a station wagon. This is a cargo -passenger version of Peugeot Partner, more family than commercial. There are five full -fledged places in the car, the trunk volume is 624 liters. In addition, the seats of the second row are formed in a 1: 2 proportion, thereby forming a cargo compartment with a capacity of 2.8 thousand liters. Two options for configuring the passenger PEUGEOT PARTner XT and VTC are mainly supplied to the Russian market. The latter has additional options: fog lights built into the front bumper, small kangaroos on the front headlights, left and right shift doors, engine protection, heating the driver’s seats and passenger.
Prices for Peugeot Partner Standard Activities at the official Russian importer of Lyon vary in the range of 13.821.1 thousand dollars. There are many additional options and a sufficient number of exotic versions of Peugeot Partner offered by the manufacturer. But this is the topic of a separate conversation.
Recently, sales of cars that can cope with the role of family station wagons and the difficult duties of a business partner are steadily growing this fact that this fact is explained by both economic and social reasons. And Peugeot Partner occupies one of the first places among these models. Of course, each person has the right to his subjective assessment. But, in our opinion, this machine can safely put a solid five!
