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Need diesel SUV up to 70,000 euros

Out of love for the ring drives, I gave all my car life to powerful sedans. But times are changing, and old views and preferences go into the past. My new favorite has become a typically male SUV with a diesel engine
Viktor Sidorov, 32 years old, director of the company for the sale of GPS navigators, travels to the Audi A6 3.0 Quattro, wants a diesel SUV, budget 70,000
Car Requirements:
IMAGE
I consider the car an integral part that forms the image of the owner. Therefore, I would like to get the maximum return, I will change my beloved Casual with some Black Tie.
STYLE
Motorsport is my weakness. Therefore, let the raid of sports be visible in the appearance of the car.
Shodal qualities
A rigidly configured chassis, excellent dynamics and effective brakes will appeal to me.
Economy
The parameter is not decisive, but important, therefore I am considering diesel
INTERIOR
Dear, of course, ergonomic, but at the same time simple and understandable. Electronic
i have enough troubles at work.
EQUIPMENT
What Full Options is called popularly. Of the specifics, a leather interior, an automatic machine, a full electric package, more airbags and various electronic systems.
 
Range Rover Sport. Price 65530
It was chosen because: an image of a sports orientation SUV, with a powerful motor and rich equipment.
Style
Perhaps the most stately model from the trinity seems to be really not to get away from the breed.
Shodal qualities
I have not experienced any conflicting feelings. Convenient, understandable and predictable. Yes, the steering wheel can be too light, but this does not affect controllability.
Interior
Solid. And I like the quality of the finish. If the abundance of buttons had not forced his eyes to scatter.
Economy
11.1 l in a mixed cycle? Doubtful. But even with an increase in 23 liters of diesel, a hundred consumption will not be unacceptable.
Equipment in the standard
Getting into the apple of demands!

BMW X5. Price 68600
It was chosen because: prestigious modern SUV, known for its running qualities and the degree of comfort.
Style
No wonder this car was awarded to the design!
Shodal qualities
There is nothing to blame. It perfectly holds the road, feels the steering wheel, and even in dynamics X5 will give a head start, including today's opponents.
Interior
Interestingly, many could call the X5 salon ascetic? Only Idrive was not impressed, due to its too extensive functionality and the protracted process of its understanding.

Economy
8.7 l? Perhaps it can be. But with such opportunities in the field of dynamics, thoughts about savings fly away along with liters of spent fuel.
Equipment in the standard
I liked everything, only there is no TV

Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI. Price 65380
It was chosen because: a high-tech car that came out of the pen recognized by all Stuttgart masters.
Style
I have already talked about my attitude to the design of Mercedes. I repeat, it seems to me too conservative.
Shodal qualities
A balanced suspension, a painful motor, a clear work of the gearbox and good controllability. Behind the wheel is really great.
Interior
The legendary German quality is demonstrated here in all its glory, from finishing materials to the thoughtful control of on -board systems.
Economy
The consumption of 9.5 liters of diesel per hundred causes no rejection.
Equipment in the standard
By the number of points in the list of basic equipment, the car exceeds the menu of another restaurant.
Time flies like circles on the track! Before I could look back, as one more year was written off from the account. And not only your own. Until recently, the Audi A6 3.0 Quattro born in 2004 was young, beautiful and beautiful in soul, and I, in turn, was emotionally enslaved by the Ingolstadt six. But with her growing years, my delight faded for a long time and boring. First, the thresholds with the bottom and bumers began to moan a little from the low clearance, then the engine quite sufficient in power began to cause thoughts about horse failure, then the constantly growing gluttony came across the fortress wall of frugality. And recently, the car finally shook off the remnants of luxury chic and designer freshness, releasing me from the shackles of its charm. And now, on an imaginary horizon, the blurry, but from this only stronger, all-becking off-road silhouette of the smister model.
In general, old love passed, and with unleashed hands I rushed diligently to study the market. As a result, my research resulted in a sensitive understanding of my own wishes, but they have not yet given a specific answer. True, you can’t call simple requirements. So, impressive dimensions, all -wheel drive, large road clearance and a powerful engine once. A spacious salon and roomy trunk. Automatic gearbox, leather salon, climate control and other charms of bourgeois-pleasant nature are three. That it is important that the representative of the premium segment must be certainly, and also with a diesel engine. What can you suggest?
Well, there is something to accept
Range Rover Sportv8
Who is the first on the new one? Yeah, dark red Range Rover Sport. Koller, of course, is not quite mine, but at the moment it is insignificant. His genealogy is indisputable, his appearance is impeccable, and his capabilities, as I heard, are very, very extensive. I will not argue about the first: I heard many kind words with bright epithets about the legendary cars of the old British brand. You can’t call the exterior design also a doubtful one: with its strict and clear lines, it resembles a well -fitted suit, which is equally perfect for a solemn evening and for the then groaning gym.
It’s a pity, but for a short acquaintance, it was not possible to fully know the car. But I still noted some features for myself. With impressive dimensions, I would not call the free space in the salon an excessive drill, for example, it’s cramped. And there is only enough space on the rear seats. The governing bodies are convenient, but the central console, in my opinion, is somewhat overloaded with keys, the purpose of which cannot be flooded. But high and comfortable landing, coupled with an excellent review in a circle, add positive notes to the SUV control process. Despite the extremely light steering wheel, the car remains sensitive to the driver’s actions. Both on the virgin lands that simulate off -road, and on conditionally even suburban routes, Sport demonstrates good dynamics and stability. It is difficult to find fault and BreMbo mechanisms effectively slow down this heavy Range Rover.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Interesting appearance, comfortable landing, excellent review, good dynamics.
- I expected that there would be more places in the cabin.
 
Specifications
Mark and model - Range Rover Sportv8
Dimensions - 4788x1928x1817 mm
Engine - diesel, 3630 cm3, 272 hp/4000 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 209 km/h; 9.2 s to 100 km/h

BMW X5 3.0D
Well, I heard about this car. The previous X was the fifth of friends, so they are still ready to share rainbow impressions. The crossover itself is no longer there, but there is still an impression. Paradox! It is not yet necessary to deal with the latter X5 (in the good sense of the word), however, yet it has not yet been necessary. But the nature of the next fashionable half -film can be judged from afar. He was angly strict, and this one became streamlined fair. The clarity of the predecessor lines of Bavarian masters smoothed, endowing the novelty with a softer temperament. At least, it seemed to me with the first close contact with the car. Very soon I realized that I was mistaken. Despite the less provocative appearance, the genes of aggressiveness inherited were transmitted to him that the trip was clearly demonstrated.
Once behind the wheel, I first thought that I was in an ordinary station wagon: landing is absolutely passenger. However, rather, even a sports sensation of dense clamping in the cockpit due to a closely located chubby lamb and a specialized seat did not leave for a minute. At the same time, you feel all the potential and disposition of the BMW X5. Stunning explosive dynamics, magnificent maneuverability, excellent obedience to the driver. And all this is accompanied by the ease of control, comparable to some prehistoric computer simulator: the joystick of the machine gun selected ahead a little, the gas flew! Almost the same can be said about ergonomics everything is at hand, it is conveniently located where you expect. Unless the famous wheel control of the Idrive menu was somewhat embarrassed. Having decided to run through the functions, I resolutely turned the controller. And then I understood my mistake: I, a person who, with electronics on you, was problematic to return to the main menu because of a heap of the so-called submenu, in which it is easy to get confused.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Dynamic design, magnificent sled qualities, comfortable interior.
- High price, sophisticated for a beginner Idrive.
 
Specifications
Mark and model - BMW X5 3.0D
Dimensions - 4854x1933x1766 mm
Engine - diesel, 2993 cm3, 231 hp/4000 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 210 km/h; 8.1 s to 100 km/h
 
Mercedes-Benz ml 320 CDI
About the previous Mercedes Ml, I heard a lot of unflattering reviews. Like, the interior of Spartansky, and the materials of the finish is inappropriate, and the general quality of the model is not at the Mercedes height. The last generation ML for me is still a dark horse. However, judging by the modern model, old sins are nullified here. From the first seconds, you understand that the German car conheres is still ahead of the planet of the whole. Everything is done here for a comfortable driving, but many people think that comfort is much more important in the road. And even as an opponent of such a statement, I will not deny the obvious salon of Mercedes ML 320 really high -class.
The materials of the decoration are perfect. A convenient driver's seat is equipped with a huge amount of adjustments to get a shirt. I really liked the simple and understandable dashboard and a multimedia system, the work of which does not have to rack your head. Clarity is also characteristic of the controls of other systems. The unusually located machine lever (on the steering column on the right under the wheel) reminded of Dedushkina 21st Volga. Naturally, not switching here everything is clear and soft. I would call the suspension perfectly balanced: on the one hand, it does not have excessive dentistry, on the other, the car is slightly ticked in corners and pecks when braking. With a powerful traction diesel, ML quickly and assertively accelerates. And in German, the impeccable controllability of the SUV will not leave indifferent a lover of a real drive! But I have a difficult attitude towards the Merses, despite the fact that McLaren Mercedes is my favorite team in Formula 1. Serial machines seem to me too conservative.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Comfortable interior, powerful engine, ergonomic interior
- Too conservative design.
 
Specifications
Mark and model - Mercedes -Benz ML 320 CDI
Dimensions - 4780x1911x1815 mm
Engine - diesel, 2987 cm3, 224 hp/3800 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 7 -speed
Dynamics - 215 km/h; 8.6 s to 100 km/h

My choice
I did not think that I could choose a new car so fast. In terms of equipment and characteristics, all three cars are close. But the dynamic capabilities and ability of the BMW X5 adjusted to the mood, obeying the driver’s actions, they impressed me so much that the picture of the future car was drawn in my head during a trial trip. How easily and elegantly the crossover slides along the surface of the asphalt, how briskly rushes behind the accelerator pedal, how subtly feels the slightest movement of the steering wheel and how gracefully jumps for bedridle policemen! Only high even in comparison with rivals the price of X5 is a little embarrassed. But it seems to me that I already understand why I will give the money.
Editor's Choice
We are completely on the side of Victor. The Bavar is really noticeably standing out among serious rivals with its extraordinary sled abilities. If the controllability of crossovers is usually called a passenger, then in BMW X5 it is close to real sports cars. At the same time, the cost of the model only at first glance seems high after the trip the difference with competitors in price is quite quickly leveled in brain perception. And finally, remembering that efficiency in the case of powerful and expensive models is not so relevant, it is pleasant to realize that even against the background of universal diesel modesty, the fuel appetite of this road SUV looks moderate.

Author: Dmitry Tytyuchenko
Photo: Igor Kuznetsov

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2008]