Test drive Honda Civic sedan 2006 - 2008 sedan
Need a car for a wife up to $ 25,000
Dmitry Krylov, 31 years old, personal trainer of the fitness center. Rides (temporarily) to the VAZ-2109. He wants a car for his wife. Budget: $ 25,000I decided to make a surprise for my wife’s birthday. Help to choose something suitable, worthy of both externally and in equipment.
My requirements for the car
Image
A new car of a famous brand. Purely girlish.
Style
Nice to the eye. It’s not bad if it stands out from the crowd, but in moderation.
Shodal qualities
Dynamic, obedient, with a comfortable suspension and good sound insulation.
Economy
Of course, I want to spend as little as possible on gasoline.
Interior
A spacious salon, comfortable even for long trips of the seat. The big trunk is not the most important characteristic. Better more space in the cabin.
Equipment in the standard
Good music, powerful air conditioning, preferably ABS.
Opel Astra
Selected because: a very practical car, and also is still in demand among the female half.
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But I liked the suspension work. The machine is quite comfortable working on our not the best road profile. He behaves worthy and at high speed. Caring on it along the highway, I realized that you would not get tired on it on the long journey. In the city, he also noted a good review. Of course, the rear could be better.
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Style
It was very interesting for his time. However, now it is already perceived differently.
Shodal qualities
And I liked the engine and the suspension. A good car and steer. Only the work of the gearbox leaves much to be desired.
Interior
Thought out, well balanced, ergonomic. But not impressive.
Economy
At the level and is quite happy.
Equipment in the standard
In principle, everything that is needed is in the car.
Mark and model Opel Astra 1.6
Dimensions 4250x1795x1460 mm
Gasoline engine, 1598 cm3, 105 hp
Mechanical transmission, robotic, 5-speed
Max. speed 185 km/h
Acceleration 12.3 s to 100 km/h
Like: practical, well equipped, rather balanced both in design and in functionality.
I do not like it: against the background of competitors, it looks somewhat archaic, too sophisticated the central console.
Honda Civic
Selected because: a new car with a very extraordinary appearance, which does not prevent him from being practical and in connection with this very popular.
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Nevertheless, I liked the car. Despite the unearthly external and inner world, it is worthy to become its own on our land. In any case, there are all prerequisites for this. It is comfortable and predictable. Like Opel, aggregated by a mechanical robotic box. However, the work of the Communist Party is in any comparison with Ophevskaya. Switching is very smooth, and therefore the desire to go to manual mode of selection of programs did not arise. Perhaps this robot was from the presented Trinity even the best.
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It also seemed that the car was harsh for our roads. Any Lesser Pothole makes Civic tremble with his whole body. And this, it seems to me, will inevitably lead to the fact that everything and everything will creak in the salon. However, I may be wrong.
Style
Very intriguing, in terms of design, a car. Obviously ahead of its time.
Shodal qualities
An obedient and dynamic car. It steer perfectly, effectively accelerates and slows down. The suspension works well with irregularities.
Interior
Everything is, everything is insanely interesting, but, I'm afraid, eventually get tired, like a cosmic shooter.
Economy
At the level of competitors.
Equipment in the standard
There is everything for safe and comfortable driving.
Mark and Model Honda Civic 1.8
Dimensions 4250x1760x1460 mm
Gasoline engine, 1798 cm3, 140 hp
Mechanical transmission, robotic, 6-speed
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b207 km/h
Acceleration 8.9 s to 100 km/h
Like: a high level of equipment and comfort, good work of a robotic box, handling.
I don't like it: I am too fucked up too much, I'm afraid it’s getting tired quickly.
Toyota auris
Selected because: a 2007 -model car with a pleasant appearance and good inclinations.
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The same can be said about the interior. Here, too, there is a certain glamor raid, but he does not finish, allowing him to focus on something more important, on management. Although, of course, some moments have caused bewilderment. What were guided in Toyota when they carried the route computer control button on the instrument panel? Sorry, but it's just inconvenient. To press it and see how much, for example, it remains to drive kilometers on the remaining fuel in the tank, you need to stretch out your hand through the steering wheel. It is clear that in a bend it will be the least of all interested in me, and yet
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I really liked the car, especially if I abstract from it myself and transfer emotions to my wife. I think she will be glad to such a car.
Stil
Nice to the eye. Enjoyed enough. A real female car.
Shodal qualities
Good car. It is convenient to ride it both around the city and on the highway.
Interior
Pleasant to both the eye and the body. There are elements of style. It is quite spacious and quite ergonomic.
Economy
The same as the opponents. In any case, if there is a difference, it is small.
Equipment in the standard
Worthy, especially when you take into account 7 airbags.
Toyota auris 1.6 brand and model
Dimensions 4220x1760x1515 mm
Gasoline engine, 1598 cm3, 124 hp
Mechanical transmission, robotic, 5-speed
Max. speed 190 km/h
Acceleration 11.2 s to 100 km/h
Like: a balanced appearance, an interesting and practical interior.
Do not like: the work of a robotic mechanical box, the location of the button of the route computer.
Volvo C30
Selected because: a stylish little thing from Volvo. It is popular among extraordinary personalities, in particular, in a wealthy sexual sex.
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I think this machine would like my wife. But no, for her I would not take one. Practicality is not enough, but the wife and the child, and the child, and I finally.
Style
A memorable little thing. You can’t confuse with any other car. True, for this you need to look in the profile or from the stern.
Shodal qualities
I could not even imagine that Volvo could lightly light up to meet with this auto -mass.
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Nothing special, but everything is strict, concise and high quality, and this bribes.
Economy
Quite adequate appetite for this engine.
Equipment in the standard
It seems to be everything, in any case, everything you need is present.
Mark and model Volvo C30 2.4
Dimensions 4250x1782x1447 mm
Gasoline engine, 2435 cm3, 170 hp
Automatic transmission, 5-speed
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b215 km/h
Acceleration 8.9 s to 100 km/h
Like: Honest operation of the machine, powerful engine, appearance.
I do not like it: in my understanding of the trunk in the car there is simply no, and the space behind is not enough for sure.
The choice of the reader
After this, two cars were firmly settled in my brain. The first Toyota auris, which I definitely position as a car for my wife. The second Volvo C30. I think that in the near future I will consider it as a kind of goal, which you need to strive for myself. Honda Civic and Opel Astra are also good, but the first is too unearthly and, I am afraid, soon this cosmos get tired. The second, on the contrary, is too practical. However, if it is not possible to take Toyota Auris quickly, I will once again consider the candidate Astra.
Editor's Choice
In consumer qualities, all cars are more or less comparable. Only Volvo C30 is somewhat separate in this four due to a three-door body and an impractical trunk. Our choice is Honda Civic this time. And the point here is not the notorious space design, but in the ability of the machine to adequately respond to the fact that at a particular moment in time the driver requires it.
Text: 5 wheel
Photo: Igor Kuznetsov
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [06/29/2007]
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