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Soon it will take to conquer the European market car, autonomous to the characteristic silver cross of the radiator grille and the surname coat of head of the Baran. Dodge-Jorni's chances of success in the Old World appreciated Denis Harutyunyan. Photo by the author and dodge.
How to conquer the sophisticated variety of Europe? Americans believe: it is necessary to break the current stereotypes. Georni at first glance is an ordinary seven mini-Ven, but the firm calls him a crossover. It is logical: in addition to the ocean, in addition to a good road clearance (about 200 mm), you can add a four-wheel drive, turning the machine into a truly versatile. But in the old world will not be this option. Dignity This or disadvantage will show time and sales statistics.
Holy place
American style chopped, rough body shape, reminiscent of a mighty, chained in the knight's lats. Under the appearance of the interior: straight lines, massive forms. But still the inner world of the Crusader more peaceful plastic front panel is surprisingly soft and pleasant, cozy armchairs, although devoid of lateral support, will provide comfort in the far road. But to see the devices for the landscape, you will have to humbly thoughts. Low easier to get from the first attempt to the desired button on the stovery console the same squares puts in a dead end.
On the way to the place of hostilities, the War is better not to miss. So consider the designers of the company Dodge, using every patch of the internal space for the introduction of elements of comfort. For the driver, the multi-function MYGIG multimedia system screen, which can output the GPS navigation data, a picture from the rear view camera, climate installation modes, the number and name of the music track on a 20-gigabyte built-in hard disk. The passenger, having ends on the shallow bottom section of the Bardachka, would appreciate its top in it there is a pair of cans with drinks and a cooling nozzle of the air conditioner. Sitting in front will delight and the armrest with the sliding upper part, and a small panoramic mirror on the back of the ceiling speaker is very convenient to keep track of the siblings on the back sofa.
By the way, the retinue is also not deprived of amenities. A decent space of space, directed individual illumination LEDs, a separate climate control unit and a DVD player screen on the ceiling will help to entertain young and old. The sofa was installed by 40 mm above the front seats: you look at the driver and passenger from the amphitheater. Under the legs are hidden two deep pallets: it is possible not only to lay the reserves of the provisional or water, but also for consistency to put them with ice. Then the plastic chest is easy to remove, wash and dry.
The general picture is disturbed only by the seats of the third row. The process of entering the output is like a kara for sins, and only convinced ascetic can sit on the gallery. Also enough, only children will arrange enough, well, the parents will stop worrying that their restless chads will open the door on the go. And yet, in everyday life, the chair is better to fold, pulling a special strap, and take advantage of a huge, almost 800 liter trunk.
Without flames
Motors Georni Flames do not call. Even a modification with an engine V6 of 2.7 liters, in a pair with which an automatic box with six steps is worked, to put it mildly, not impressed. The velvet rumbling of six cylinders caresses the rumor, but the motor is not happy with the dynamics. If you do not find fault and not to demand from the car with a special acne, it is quite enough for confident movement in the space. A little puzzled box work: Even with a non-sufficient movement, the switching is accompanied by tangible jokes. And with more energetic acceleration, the blows in the transmission initially even frighten. Attempt to switch to manual mode The situation did not improve each switch anyway you feel. Yes, and not to pull the lever on such a car, it is better to temper ambitions and go smoothly, measured, with dignity. Especially since the suspension also does not like high speeds: barely arrows a speedometer over a hundred, the body began to finely tremble, as if the upcoming battle was afraid.
The proud title of Crusader obliges a lot, like the term crossover: not sinner from the road. Mildly passing through the low bars, Dodge went to the average divisibility of the primer in nature. The main conclusion: a good ground clearance has seriously expanded the possibilities of the car, and even on serious bumps, the driver informs the driver about the state of the road than the annoying passengers. Georni is not luck, of course, but the local tracks are not afraid.
With a shield?
What will come to us Dodge-Jorni in the fall of this year? In the struggle for the sympathy of the buyer, he has the right to rely on an extraordinary design, a little bigger than that of competitors, opportunities on bad roads and good complete set. But the main weapon can be the price according to preliminary data, the Crusader will have to lay out from 800,000 to 1,080,000 rubles. In the dispute for the popularity of the argument is very good. _x0008_
Dodge Journey Unusual solutions allowed to expand the concept of a universal car.
Stripe on pockets
Freight opportunities Dodia-Jor nor deserve special attention. Forget about the usual pockets and cup holders, look for new solutions. Top cooled compartment 2,9 l; Capacity under the front passenger seat Flip`n Stow 5.2 l; Compartments in the second row of 12.4 liters. But the main trunk of the volume of 1562 l (if folded the seats of the second and third row). If this is not enough, we will lay up to 68 kg of cargo to the roof. Well, in an extreme version, you can add a trailer with a maximum weight of up to 1600 kg.
Competition laws
The lot of modern cars is a brutal struggle for survival from the moment of birth. As far as it is successful, depends on a lot, including from the vision of opponents. The main rival of Dodge-Jorni manufacturers are called Mini Ven Ford S-Max. In his arsenal, three gasoline engines (from 2.0 to 2.5 liters) and the price is similar to the Dodge (from 745,000 to 1 127 700 rubles). The lack of places in the base S-MAX is only five.
But another competitor, Mazda-5, may be taken and seven. However, in the power exercises, it loses, on top of the gamma, the motor volume is only 2.0 liters, but Mazda, depending on the configuration costs from 614,000 to 876,000 rubles.
Let me remind you: the advantage of Georn, which many will find an important, impressive ground clearance. According to this parameter, classmates do not compete with it.
Denis Harutyunyan
 
 
 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"