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Suzuki Wagon R car overview
General Suzuki Wagon r has long been unshakable champion among small cars, and recently in the number of copies sold was in a completely restless position due to the fact that the models of Daihatsu Move and Mira are catching up. In addition, the Honda Life model was completely updated, also the positions of Wagon R. Of course, Suzuki monitors the actions of competitors, therefore, just before the current Tokyo auto show renewed Wagon R, releasing the third generation of this model. In materials, distributed to journalists, this new model is characterized by such self-confident phrases like Wagon R, superior to Wagon R or expressing the essence of SUZUKI small cars. In other words, modernization was carried out in accordance with the spirit of time and the competitive struggle with the preservation of the same excellent concept. By the way, starting with this WAGON R, the company will use a single SUZUKI emblem in the shape of the letter S, instead of an indiscriminate emblem for each car.
About Wagon R suddenly states that he mastered the new sphere of activity, and the third generation also follows the main mini-layout. But the platform is made according to a new project in accordance with the trends of small-caps to a significant improvement in quality. In particular, with limited body size even more increased dimensions
separate elements of the interior, updated the front suspension, etc. As for the engines, in addition to the usual row of models with a supercharged engine, equipped with a gas distribution phase adjustment system, as well as turbine models M Turbo and S Turbo (though, with improved exhaust characteristics, etc.), the RR model was prepared Di. On the most high-speed modification of RR for the first time for a small car installed a gasoline turbine engine with direct injection. It has the same characteristics with the turbo engine - the maximum power of 64 hp at 6500 rpm and the maximum torque of 10.5 kg-M at 3500 rpm, but the fuel consumption in urban mode is 5.26 l / 100km (at S TURBO - 5.56 l / 100km), and the exhaust level is defined as ultra-low Low (at Turbo - two stars). Thus, the model can be proud of a combination of power and environmental characteristics. At the moment, such a model range is limited due to cost, but in the future it, apparently, will replace the former modifications M Turbo and S Turbo.
Exterior and interior
In the design of the new model of Wagon R, the focus is on the way that the fully updated layout will look in the usual car. For example, the motives passed by inheritance from the first generation Wagon R are fully used - mainly straight body lines, stretched vertically front and rear headlamps, rear side windows, etc. But on the other hand, compared to the previous model, the proportions are clearly different. If you compare with the change of image between the first and second
the generation that was produced in accordance with the adjustment of standards for small cars, the current evolution from the second to the third generation is much deeper, since the space of the cabin is increased while maintaining the body size. The main factor of changing the image is an increase in the cab. In the new model of WAGON R, the cab space is increased due to the fact that the front racks are boldly moved forward, and the left and right windows are supplied to the maximum vertical position. And such a huge cabin has a considerable effect on the overall appearance. The first impression is that the car has become more square and similar to the minivan. In the interior, all attractive moments are continued and improved by all attractive moments. initiative, etc. In addition, this time the steering wheel with a variable slope is also installed, that is, the confrontation on the utilization with Daihatsu and Honda is kept. In the overall interior design, a sense of quality was clearly increased, and in this company also slightly inferior to Daihatsu and Honda.
Performance
The movement also feels the high quality of the car. In addition to using a new platform with high attention to noise protection, the rigidity of the transmission engine is increased. Thus, the new model really became much quieter than the former. Causes admiration for what is significantly reduced by the base noise and the instability of the steering wheel in a situation,
which is most likely not like small cars with vertical ingress in deep irregularities of the road, stretching to the right and left. However, it is impossible not to say that if by low noise compare Wagon R with the new Honda Life model, and on the feeling of rigidity with her or with Daihatsu Move, then the competitors will be a little better. Contrary to expectations, the most balanced feeling of movement is experiencing on the fastest modification of RR. If we talk only about her, then it can compete enough with competitors, even with the exclusion of running qualities. That is, the new RR is not just a high tire grip machine and the rigidity of the turn. In particular, it is suppressed in high revolutions, often occurring in small engines, and this moment also gives a pleasant impression. The price of this modification is considerable, but if running quality at the RR level will be able to implement on all modifications, then the new Wagon R model will be called the champion in all directions.
Personally it seemed to me that in the design of the new model, a pleasant feeling of sportiness was decreased, inherent in Wagon R. But the functional aspect was as improved, in particular, the size of the cabin, etc. And perhaps, obtaining a functionality characteristic of the minivan will add new fans. In any case, Wagon R was originally developed on the team on top of: Make a small hatty sold by men!, And when starting it, I did not call full trust. But the brand's strength created for these ten years turned out to be overwhelming. Even now, when there are powerful competitors, he is still strong in this aspect. And it seems that the future market of small cars will turn into a fight between the three players Move, Life and Wagon R.
A source: Carview.co.jp.
