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Chevrolet Tahoe and Hummer H3: Do not hide brutality
Hummer H3 or Chevrolet Tahoe? Each meeting with a smooth asphalt path will solve a dilemma in its own way. Jury Alexandrovich Borisov's managing partner of Borisov gave his own answer, coming to delight from the design of one and comfort of another. ABOUT ME
I used to go to sedans. Basically it was Mercedes cars. But I can't call yourself a fan of the brand. BMW I also had these magnificent cars with a racing character!
Extensive driving experience? Now I have Lexus RX350: if it is considered an SUV, then there is experience. However, Er-X is a city car. Especially considering our roads! When I bought the car, I considered many crossovers. And then came to the conclusion that three hundred fiftiethly out of competition in terms of price-quality ratio. And not disappointed: its power characteristics allow you to get out of the most unforeseen situations. Once he got into a serious pit, and I was dumbfounded when I had to heal the gas pedal to the floor, and Lexus was easily from this pit jumped out!
The main thing in the car
For me, the main thing in the car design. Especially for the car of everyday properties, because we live not on the ranch. When you drive yourself driving, it is important to come to a business meeting. The car is still the status, so the design for me is an important criterion.
Second handling. I, by nature, Racer. I love pickup and speed on the track. And even more so when the car is perfectly controlled.
And the third atmosphere. One of the most important criteria for choosing a restaurant is an atmosphere that surrounds you in it. And in the car it is no less important. Here, perhaps, those three main criteria for which I choose a car.
About Shevrolet.
To the appearance and to the Salon Chevrolet Tahoe there are no complaints. The machine is definitely a comfortable class; Perhaps even turning into a business segment. Salon plastic is harsh: I used to softer surfaces. And there are a lot of places here. I do not feel any discomfort, but as I said, the atmosphere is for me only in third place.
The tires that stand on Chevrolet are a bit do not match the conditions: now winter, and the rubber is awakened. However, the car is well done: it is not well controlled even on summer tires.
But, frankly, I do not really like bulky cars. And Tahoe, perhaps, it is cumbersome. I closer more compact cars, with less brutal and more streamlined forms. For example, the Hummer design more clearly expresses the idea of \u200b\u200bquadratic. There is no attempt to smooth out the angles and reduce the volume of the machine due to the external form.
Oh Hummer Hummer design is much closer to me than Tahoe. Artists did not have to hide the brutality for the knowledge. Here everything is simple and understandable: normal constructivism. And TAHOE Opports Me, perhaps, confuse.
In Hummer absolutely different feeling! The first criterion works well: the design causes pleasant emotions even improves the mood. The car should like! The external coincided with the inner: someone hummer inside may seem unnecessarily simple and even rough, but for me its interior is organic continuation of the brutal appearance. Familiar said that there is little place here, but I don't seem so at all.
Does the Russian assembly confuse me? Perhaps yes. I did not expect Hummer to be collected in the Russian Federation. However, I have not yet noticed
VERDICT
Today, from all classes of cars, I would prefer SUVs. And from all Hummer SUVs would put in the first place.
I am about it to myself and imagined, and I am pleased that the expectations are fully justified! Absolute compliance of the external ease of constructivism and a memorable image that cannot be confused with anything. It seems that such booster windows must lead to a smaller review, but it does not feel the overview is absolutely normal. Controlness and running quality claims do not cause.
Comfort Tahoe is not conspicable, but for me it has no advantage. Moreover, the real comfort must be signed in the sedans
Text: Alexander Korchenko
Photo: Roman Stunnin
A source: Magazine "Wheels" [February 2009]
