Test Drive Fiat Bravo since 2007 Hatchback

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Italian novice

Fiat Bravo. Price: from 655,000 rubles. On sale: since the summer of 2008
The automotive market was replenished with another Italian hatchbank Fiat Bravo. The car has already deserved laudatory responses. But put all the points over I we decided on the Dmitrov Auto Polygon
Eduard Shivorshinov, 35 years old, test engineer, driving experience 17 years old, goes on MB G300 TD
In the spring, a cute Fiat Bravo began to sell in our country, the premiere of which took place last year at the Geneva Motor Show. Only the most stronger modifications equipped with 1.4 liter turbine motors are imported into Russia. At the same time, the power of one engine is 120 hp, and the second 150.
The first impressions of the car have already be enough, and you can look at the novelty of unbiased. In other words, we decided to put the emotional component and naked figures on the weights of the scales, which we obtain during the tests of the most powerful 150-strong Bravo at the Dmitrov Polygon.

Let's start with emotions, or rather from the design. Externally, the car turned out to be attractive. Smooth curved body lines are harmoniously merged into a single silhouette. The appearance of the debutant combines a leisurely Sicilian rivier with the impulsiveness of the real Italian. FIAT BRAVO, as a receiver of the Stilo model, emphasized the traditions of the Italian Masters of Avtodizain. At the same time, the former angular forms that many were considered obsolete were rushed into the summer. By the way, the logo of the Italian company has changed with the release of Fiat Bravo.
The catchy exterior is somehow poorly combined with a rather boring cabin. No, do not think that we are talking about some shortcomings. In the interior, quite high-quality materials are used, all panels are fitted perfectly, and comfortable seats with side support in combination with a good organization of a driver's seat deserve all sorts of praise. However, something is missing. Most likely, the cabin lacks the Italian temperament. Although certainly there are also those who like the alliance of causing appearance and a calm interior.
The interior of the novelty is quite spacious. The width of the front is 1480 mm, and behind 1475. Inside with relative comfort, four adults are located, but the tango threesomes in the back seat do not take. According to the manufacturer's application, the trunk volume is decent 400 liters.

The maximum permissible mass of 1785 kilograms, and the mass of the car is 1397 kilograms. This means that in the absence of passengers, one kilogram of weight in one liter volume can be placed in the trunk. Fiat Bravo has seven airbags, including a pad to protect the driver's knees. To a large extent, it allowed the car to get the highest score on Euro NCAP tests. But not only the pillows are actively protected by people who are in cars. The driver effectively helps numerous systems like ABS, ESP with an additional feature of help when starting uphill and ASR.
We start the motor and proceed to the tests. Immediately mark the very quiet engine sound, and rather excellent noise insulation. You will not argue, it's nice. Even more pleasant will be the owner of BRAVO while driving. The hatchback suspension is not distinguished by rigid, but you can't call it soft. We are dealing with a successful compromise of comfort and manageability. Front set to all known McPherson, behind a semi-dependent torsion suspension.
Now about the heart of the car, that is, about the T-JET engine of 1.4 liters and with a capacity of 150 hp Acceleration up to 100 km / h occupies 8.9 C, which should be recognized as a good indicator for the motor as modest volume. She deserves praise and maximum speed at 212 km / h. At the same time, gasoline consumption in the urban cycle is not more than 9.3 liters. And if you go from Moscow to Petersburg, then you are most likely not to refuel. Consumption does not exceed 5.8 liters.

During the polygon test, the car showed himself from the best side, as evidenced by the dry language of numbers. In particular, the ISO rearrangement was passed at a speed of 123.8 km / h in an unloaded and 121.8 km / h in the loaded state. At the same time there were minor rolls and demolition from the trajectory. But on the slalom, it is necessary to fight with an excessive impulvagement, which is inherent in Bravo with frequent rebuildings. As a result, rolls grow, and the rear axle demolition becomes rather tangible. The result is: 62.2 / 61.6 kilometers per hour in downloaded and unloaded options.
Power test for Fiat Bravo did not have a problem. The car with brilliance traveled a dangerous animal, keeping the trajectory chosen by the driver until the very end of the exercise. But the engine ability to gain speed on increased transmission from small revolutions leaves much to be better.
Checking the brake system implies periodic, following one after the other, braking with 100 km / h. Despite ten attempts, Fiat remained stable. He was clearly stayed for the same 39 m. Good and confident result. Fiat Bravo is sold in three Dynamic, Emotion and Sport settings. Their very difference of engines. There are two of them to choose from one 120 hp, the second 150 hp They are the same and amount to 1.4 liters. There are also two types of transmission mechanical or automatic. Prices begin with 655,000 rubles. The most expensive version is Sport. Here the engine is 1.4 l 150 hp And the abundance of sports attributes, such as pedal lining and gearbox lever, mounted thresholds and spoiler, some interior details are separated by leather. Wheels 16 Lit space 17. Will cost Fiat Bravo Sport to the buyer at 720,000 rubles.

Wolf in sheep's clothing
More and more cars can be found with the engines of not very large volume of 1.2 liters or 1.4 liters. They are popular among buyers with their economy. But at the same time, each owner of such a motor wishes that his car also possessed the tolend dynamic indicators, first of all overclocking. Therefore, more and more manufacturers seek to make low-volume, but powerful engines. Fiat went on the principle of the installation of the turbine. In the title of the model with such engines, the Abbreviation T-JET is added. FIAT BRAVO is completed with two 1,4 l motor motors with a capacity of 120 hp or 150 hp To overclock the car up to 100 km / h, a weaker unit is needed 9.6 s, and more powerful 8.5 s. Maximum speed with 120 hp It is 197 km / h, from 150 by 15 km / h more. At the same time, consumption can only be envied. A more powerful version of 1.4 liters consumes 9.3 liters of fuel in the city, and on the highway only 5.8 liters. So for low-consuming engines the future. With good dynamics, they remain economical, which is important.
Our estimate
The test results at the polygon were good dynamic indicators of Fiat Bravo. The turbocharged engine is easily unchecked by issuing maximum power. The suspension is comfortable, which is a consequence of minor rolls, but this setting is ideal for everyday use. A brakes give a stable braking indicator.
Riding Comfort
+ Spacious Salon
- Multinformative steering wheel
Force aggregate
+ Traffic and Elastic Engine
- Long moves of the gear lever
Chassis Properties
+ Comfortable suspension
+ Good brakes
Safety
+ Safety Pillows is provided with each of the passengers
+ driver knees
Ecology
+ low fuel consumption
Posted by: Kirill Kozyrev