Test drive Honda Civic sedan since 2008 sedan
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Chevrolet Cruze came to turn everything in the golf class? Let’s try to figure it out: today the new Hyundai i30, the universal favorite of Mazda3 in her second generation, passed the light restyling Honda Civic and, of course, Golf VI, are trying to resist his arguments.
Honda Civic
Honda Civic Sedan is remarkable for both a sports character and a practical warehouse of the mind at the same time. Its engine is stronger than all, and the automatic transmission does not interfere with this. Its convenience and spaciousness were achieved not to the detriment of the drive, and the originality of the interior is not to the detriment of ergonomics
Nobody will call Civic Sedan a handsome man, but if you want sports from driving while maintaining practicality, you need Civic. Nowhere else you will be able to sit low, as in a sports car, and not a highly high. Civic armchairs hold the body in corners with a dead grip thanks to the tenacious fabric of the upholstery. The profile is magnificent, and even without additional adjustment of the lumbar backup, the driver’s spine is in good conditions: even 45 hours driving without a break is not a problem. The steering wheel itself lies in the hands, and it is among the most comfortable rudders that came across all the time. True, this does not apply to the buttons on the knitting needles: I would not order them at all, since they are located unsuccessfully. The sightseeing is not so good: a dull corner-shape and mirror interfere with the gaze forward and left.
The engine gambling enters into work, it is worth touching the gas pedal: its return is great, and the response is momentary. In our company, no one else responds to the driver of the driver so quickly. Automatic transmission works excellently: you feel and accurately control the process at the time of touching or, say, when you climb into the curb. On the go, the machine quickly and smoothly changes the steps and adapts well, quickly works manually, but the addition of another transmission and a more detailed series of gear rates would be in the way: the steps are large, and in the city it often does not pull out, and the increased no longer stretches, and The reduced makes the engine get a lot. Civic brakes are effective, but the drive to the general level of engine and transmission does not reach: at first there is a free move, and you can’t call a hard pedal in the working area. The suspension is great. It is only necessary to keep in my head that the clearance is small, which can not be said about the wheelbase of the machine, but it provides both chassis and an impressive supply of space for passengers of the back row of seats.
Hyundai i30
It is not just assembled from expensive materials: it is worked out so carefully that it is not only convenient to ride it, but also pleasant
Outwardly, it seemed a little more Korean (in the sense that we are still investing in this concept) than an exemplary European Komsomol member and athlete KIA CEED. However, inside the new Hyundai is undoubtedly sweet and our eye. His salon is finished impeccably. Plastic, of course, is a little plastic, but no worse than, say, in Seat Leon. The I30 climate adjustment unit would not have spoiled the interior of another premium car. And it is not just assembled from expensive materials, it is worked out so carefully that it is not only convenient to use it, but it is also pleasant not just the goods for money.
The dashboard is undeniably beautiful and modern, but the rectangular blue a la golf screens of digital information shine too much in the night. Their brightness can be slightly muffled, but then the splendor of the expensive lighting of the devices will fade. However, not everything is exactly in quality: in the center of the excellent interior, the steering wheel, sheathed with material, which is not different from plastic. It's a shame that they saved exactly on what the driver is in contact with the most.
You are yearning for the previous days, when the Khondovsky low -volume motors had a specific return more than 100 hp. From a liter and delighted the heart with a cheerful pickup? Hyundai i30 the same mischievous this applies to the suspension and high -quality. Only he is better because the new
A strong impression was made by the engine. From its 1.6 liters of volume, impressive 122 liters were removed. S., and this is not a fiction. He is really lucky. The motor is gambling and loves promotion. The mechanical transmission supports the character of the engine: transmission clings to each other well, clarity and selectivity of the lever at height. The adhesion is long -term, but it is light. With him, in the parking lot, sometimes you are jamming the motor, but in traffic jams it protects the left leg. The nature of the motor and transmission has to go actively, and the chassis allows this. While maintaining decent smoothness, Hyundai is controlled easily and reliably. He quickly takes the maneuver and holds reliably on the arc. Looking at the present progress of Hyundai, you might think that the modern level of running qualities comes by itself. But in our Cruze today, it hints that it is still very difficult to set up a modern chassis on the top five. Hyundai Four with a plus. He is good to choose those who are not attached to prestigious brands, but appreciate the quality and good running properties.
Chevrolet Cruze
Cruze is a new level for the brand, which is associated more with Lacetti than with Camaro. It is in our company the largest, most spacious and most long -awaited. In addition, he enters the program of preferential car loans, and therefore is doubly interesting. The issues of design preferences are too personal for general discussion, but the fact that the design of Cruze is modern and relevant. This is the face of a car, not only actually entering the market in 2009, but also developed with the expectation of this date. Cruze is just as relevant inside. For the first time, our Chevrolet received a modern convenient and beautiful steering wheel.
An acceptable level of quality, actual design, respectability of the sedan body and a spacious salon strong offer in combination with a winning price and state support. All these are too strong trump cards to make sense to seriously consider technical nuances
The interior of the car is the result of the work of designers, and not just layouts. Both materials and the quality of fitting parts are good, and the fabric in the trope of the torpedo is how original, equally convincing. On the rear seats there is a supply of space for passengers, but from there you begin to pay attention to small engineering negligence: such, for example, as a step of the foot site. In the driver’s place, you will pay attention to the fact that the upholstery of the chairs made of slippery fabric, and the front edge of the seat pillow is always high, and if you are tall and the chair is put lower, the landing will turn out old -fashioned with lifted knees. Many testers complain that their right knee, without noticing it, constantly touched the climate control, knocking down the thermometer on LO. The niche, which is most suitable for a mobile phone, is located so that the lever of the mechanical KP, with excellent, by the way, selectivity, rests on it at the expense of three. All these are trifles that do not have serious importance, but the essence of Cruze is revealed in them: there is a larger car and lower the price of Value for Money without delights and polishing. And this approach is won: remember at least the popularity of Opel Omega. By the way, the Cruze engine is familiar with Opel. Today it looks already old -fashioned, and it is 140 liters. with. Not at all the same as Honda, but there is no lack of power. Nobody polished the driving qualities of the car, but it is controlled reliably and safely, and the supply of energy intensity of pendants is quite sufficient for Russia. Cruze The choice of pragmatists.
Mazda3
If there was no change in the fact that the Russian is good, the new treshka should become no less than our favorite than the previous one
After European test drives, intrigue has been preserved: will there be an announced new treshka with an old much more lively engine? And today it is clear that our lovers of active drive were really lucky: installing an engine with environmental indicators, outdated and Europe, but still legal with us, the car beneficial, like its body, is an additional strengthening. The result of Mazda3 in Russia did not lose its face, which we liked so much in her past life. Emotional, like Alfa, reliable, like Honda, beautiful, like Mazda: today you can already say that, because Zom-Zum went to the second round.
With the engines of the Russian specification, the Mazda3 did not lose at all in emotionality, but added in quality and comfort. A machine gun with a two -liter engine is an excellent combination for active life on Moscow roads: it is convenient to stand in traffic jams and rush to a party
Beauty becomes a tradition, and it is impossible to imagine that once the company specialized in the production of the most boring cars in the world. The new treshka is even more beautiful than the former. When all the participants in our comparison stand side by side, it is clear how much more attention is paid to the design in Mazda. How much more expressive and emotional is most expressive. The same mood is still supported by an active two-liter engine. And although the machine still, and despite receiving an additional step, does not apply to the technical masterpieces of our days, the engine that is not strangled by ecologists responds to the gas so directly and willingly that even with the automatic transmission there is a previous feeling of car light. In fact, this feeling today is even stronger thanks to the more adult and expensive work of pendants. Without losing the accuracy of responses and with the loss of part of their severity, the Mazda suspension learned to steam over small irregularities and transferred much less noise to the salon. And its energy intensity has become larger. As before, the Mazda3 most in its class does not like the passage of single irregularities like lying policemen, but now the suspension does not add up to limiters, but only makes noise. The car interior is modern in the spirit of Mazda: emotionally, conveniently and high quality, but democratic. If there was no change in the fact that the Russian is good, the new treshka should become no less than our favorite than the previous one.
Volkswagen Golf
DSG, TSI, independent suspension: golf both the most advanced and the most traditional. Namely, this combination is the breed in his segment, he plays the same role as Porsche in the highest spheres: always in the front edge, but always away from the momentary
The word golf in this class is the same as the name Schumacher in motorsport: he is the best, even those who know nothing more about races. But he is really the best. So it is with golf. Moreover, to understand why, unlike racing, it is much more difficult. Many of his design seems boring. Many at first glance like something else, but when people begin to think about what they will deal with every day for several years, those who seemed boring to the golf are leaning towards golf. Golf Sixth result of the finalization of the fifth golf. The fifth was too good: not technological because of a complex design and too expensive for many people who want to buy it. But the sixth removes this discrepancy between desires and opportunities. No, he has not become simpler, it has become even more serious, but technological production was optimized.
Golf differences are small, but significant. They are in small nuances, but there are a great many of them, and each of them helps to raise the overall level of the machine
We have on the test a machine with a 1.4 TSI motor with a capacity of 122 liters. with. And the DSG transmission. The option is modern, but it did not seem the most advantageous. The low -volume motor in this version is sluggishly accepting from below and does not want to go for the pedal: the influence of boost is very expressed here. The transmission algorithm echoes him, which in Drive is in no hurry to leave economical high gears. This mode is great for the uniform movement of European suburban routes. Sport works well in Moscow, which constantly supports the promotion of the motor. Chassis with a cunning rear multi -link sample! So no one goes so expensive and in an adult way in this class. With the general high level of today's chassis, the difference with golf is small, but significant. She is in small nuances, but there are many of them, and each of them helps the riders get less tired and feel better. In fact, the golf is a premium segment. Everything is of the highest quality: finish, and layout, and ergonomics. Yes, it has few characteristic or emotional features, but thanks to its quality, many want to ride it.
Summary
Honda Civic
In this picture, the engine because it is very good. There is no suspension, steering wheel and rear seats because there is no place for them: there are many details in Honda Civic, which can claim the best execution among all participants in comparisons
Huyndai i30
The car is wonderful gambling, albeit an old -fashioned engine, a good box and combat enthusiasm. This is impressive, but it was impossible to wait for this quality of the beard’s execution with the climate block, even given the current Hyundai progress. Executed at the level of the European premium segment
Chevrolet Cruze
Size and price are the most important arguments Chevrolet Cruze. The first derivative of the size was a victory in comparison with the passenger rows of seats: in Cruze you can sit freely. Also on the side of Chevrolet Original and modern design
Mazda3
Best? This cannot be an objective definition when you are talking about design. But with all the objectivity we can say that the appearance of Mazda3 is the brightest. On the side of the treshka is also a sporting character: along with Civic, and good quality
Volkswagen Golf
DSG transmission is the best and most progressive of all in this comparison. And not only in him: she is just one of the best, and the fact that her charms are available in golf class, the great good for those who appreciate the accuracy of management, but does not believe that in 2009 there is still a place in the handle of the KP
VW Golf retained its position in its own class. This is predictable, but with such a population of this market segment, it cannot be granted. Golf proved his strength again. In it, a high level of design with external modesty, advanced technique with classical ergonomics, comfort with sports and even mechanics with a machine gun (using the DSG transmission) are still mixed in it. It is made so efficiently and thought out so accurately to please the widest, well -secured audience. Mazda3 added in comfort and became older. In many ways, it is now closer to Golf in the balance of its character, which has lost most weaknesses, but has retained sharp corners and typical features: still Mazda is valuable, especially by emotions. The design is the most sophisticated and bright, and on the go is the same sports as Honda Civic, which is also true to its Renom of an absolutely high-quality golf class sedan, which is not remarkable in appearance, but with a huge number of original solutions inside. And all these decisions, which is extremely rare, when the designers refuse to follow the mainstream, are really successful. The space design of the interior is not outdated and does not look like an ancient film about the distant future. The innovative arrangement of indispensable elements, however, is so logical that it does not require addiction: the ergonomics of the driver from Honda is original, but good, and the supply of space for passengers is very large. Civic sedan for those who prefer active driving, but not to the detriment of practicality. Hyundai i30 a hundred percent high-quality golf-class hatchback with a characteristic gambling and powerful engine, with a high-quality interior and a good chassis. In its technical level, the company has already come close to the Japanese. Chevrolet Cruze is large and comfortable, roomy and original. Its economic trump cards and a set of consumer properties do not leave the reasonable and economical customers of a large choice for the arguments for numerous and strong.
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