Fiat Croma test drive since 2008

Italian exotic

Fiat Croma II is irresistible and unrecognizable
What's this? They asked me on the capital's streets. Fiat Croma, I answered, and convinced the curious that this was not a product of the gray market, but the Fiat flagship officially sold in Russia.

Fiat Croma has been sold with us since 2004, but it still looks like real exotic. The reason for the total unrecognizability of this Italian is insignificantly low sales. Recently, the Fiat concern reminded himself by updating his flagship, and in December Croma was already sold in Russia.

You can endlessly cut circles around this car, and once again licking it with a look, but it is not easy to get rid of some beaming: the body, blind in the Giugiaro studio, simultaneously resembles a station wagon, hatchback, and minivan. It is good or bad to judge you, but in fact, the Croma universal of the segment D. The update touched the anterior optics and body kit. Undoubtedly, unlike the previous appearance, which hardly caused emotions, in the current appearance more than the dynamics and modern style appeared, but the Italian’s too massive feed of the storm still looks like a spoon of tar.

The changes did not affect the interior of the car at all, but the salon nevertheless looks spectacular and modern. But the high driver’s landing had to get used to it. The steering range is clearly insufficient, although the steering wheel moves both in height and in departure. Otherwise, in the car’s cabin you feel comfortable: leather chairs with electrical adjustments are convenient, and the spaces are enough, thanks to the Minivan layout.

In favor of the latter, the lever of the automatic gearbox, which is located on the central console, also speaks. Despite the overweight, the trunk in Croma is not as voluminous as it might first seem. The rear seats are folded almost flush with the floor, and the back of the right front chair can be folded for transportation of long objects. Under the trunk floor, a fairly large additional department for things is found.

In addition to the fact that Fiat Croma uses the Saab 9-3 platform, the location of the ignition lock is the same as that of the Swede between the seats.

On the go, Croma is able to lull comfort. The car is equipped with excellent sound insulation. The machine here is thoughtful, but the gear shift is completely imperceptible. The suspension is good here, which carefully smooths out the irregularities of the carriageway. 2.2 l engine with a capacity of 147 hp It will manifest itself with almost Nordic exposure and tranquility, having a measured ride without active accelerations and rebuilding. Italian will please the Italian and excellent accuracy of the steering and stability both in direct and in gentle turns. However, this car should not be disturbed by vihiles, so it is better not to sit down with sports ambitions in Croma. In his homeland, this comfortable and reliable management family car is in stable demand. In Russia, with the previous appearance and price in the area of \u200b\u200ba million rubles, he did not gain popularity. Does he have a chance to correct the situation with a new appearance and the old price will tell time.


The volume of the trunk ranges from 500 to 1110 liters. Under the floor, a large additional department for things

Fiat Croma II
Engine
Typebenzine working volume, cm32198 max. Power, l.? p./vol./min. 147/5800 max. moment, NM at about./min.204/4000
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h205 acceleration 0100 km/h, C10.7
common data
Average fuel consumption, l/100km9.7 volume of fuel tank, l62 road clearance, mmn/d length, mm4756 width, mm1775 height, mm1597 Equipment mass, kg1530

Text Denis Halfin

 

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