Hyundai Elantra sedan test drive since 2010 sedan

We will judge strictly

Before we had time to drive the first Skoda-Octavia collected in Kaluga, General Motors, announced the beginning of the production of Opel-Astra sedan in Russia. In the same price group - a Hyundai -Elantra that has not yet become a shiny here. Competitors were compared by Sergey Kanunnikov. Photo: Alexander Kulnev.
Hyundai Elantra
The sedan made his debut in 2007.
Engines: gasoline 1.6 and 2 l (122 and 143 hp)
Gearbox: mechanical 5-speed, automatic 4-speed (with a 2 l engine).
Complex: 6 levels.
The price of basic configurations: 489 000 - 684 900 rubles.
Skoda Octavia
The model started in the spring of 2004. Since the end of 2007, the car has been produced in Kaluga. Hatchback body options, station wagon.
Engines: gasoline 1.4 - 2 l (80 - 160 hp); diesel 1.9 l (105 hp)
Gearbox: mechanical 5-speed (with motors 1.4; 1.6 and 1.9 l) and 6-speed (2 l); Automatic 6-speed (1.6; 1.9; 2 l).
Complex: Classic, Ambiente, Elegance, L & K.
The price of basic configurations: 499,000 - 999,000 rubles.
Opel Astra
The car appeared in 2003. Three- and five-door hatchbacks, station wagon are produced, from 2007 a sedan has been added to the gamut. Since February 2008, the assembly in Russia has been established.
Engines: gasoline 1.6 - 1.8 liters (115 - 140 hp)
Gearbox: mechanical 5-speed, automatic 4-speed (with a 1.8 l engine)
Complex: Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo
The price of basic configurations: 497 000 - 622,000 rubles
Plastic sketch
Cars are steadily growing in size, power and price. All of them are the children of our time - accelerates mean, and we have the right to increase the requirements. And if the winner is revealed in the test, there must be defeated.
I am even a little sorry for Endra - a good car. But he fell into a very strong, ambitious company. So, and the demand is more built. That's why huge white plastic buttons look alapo. It does not save, but rather irritates the blue backlight, which, fortunately, can be muffled at least a little. Even the playful oval window does not relieve the sensation of cheap plastic mass culture.
A soft, shapeless seat in itself is not so bad. But in this class, especially in this price group, something more interesting is already adopted. But simple, ingenuous steamed switches, in my opinion, are no worse than new-fangled electronic devices.
The salon is not record, but quite spacious, the trunk is also decent. That's just there is no handle on the back of the lid. Trifle? Yes, one of those that form the impression of a car. It is enough to get from Moscow to the landfill in wet snow, and then do you understand your hand to the lid? And the designers of the Hyundai company - no.
But from the tested Trinity Enthra is the most comfortable. The suspension is reliably isolated from the pardon and pits. At the same time, there is no severe swing on longitudinal waves and in corners. Very, very worthy!
There are enough motor, but no more. Not knowing that under the hood of 2 liters and 143 hp, you might think - the unit is weaker. Forces seem to blur somewhere in an automatic transmission. Attention! The box selector can be moved to any position when the engine is running, without pressing the brake pedal, be careful!
For the comfort of the suspension for a long family trip, I would choose Hyundai if not for the noise. The impression is that the metal of the wings is not covered with anything: pebbles, snow, water, knock loudly, sing fun, strongly howl. ABS is also loudly triggered. However, this is the only claim to quite decent brakes.
For high -speed winter driving, Hyundai is far from perfect. ESP does not allow you to get out of the road, but it works roughly. Riding with disabled stabilization requires caution and good qualifications. To control the car in sliding, the helm has to be turned to large corners, and it reacts to this with a delay.
Of course, Hyundai Entrar is a good car. But he is accelerate, which means it is time to grow up and grow from plastic toys.
Strictly, but fair
The editorial skoda-octavia motor on the passport is noticeably weaker than competitors. We decided to compare, focusing on close prices and given that we do not do instrumental measurements in winter. Well, according to subjective sensations, the 1.6-liter octavia is quite capable of competing with 2-liter chendai and 1.8-liter Opel! Of course, the feeling of excellent acceleration is partly due to the clarity of the mechanical gearbox. Automatic machines sometimes create a sense of slowdown. But the FSI motor with direct injection is really good!
From the perspective of family values, Czech, and now our (!) The car is captivated by a huge trunk. But the base less than that of the rivals caused a crowded landing behind. Especially little space for the feet. Yes, and the entrance-exit, despite the seemingly wide door, is not the most convenient.
The driver who is accustomed to the comprehension driving will certainly like the seat. At first it seems tough, but soon it seems as if you were growing up with a chair. Octavia holds the road tightly, the steering wheel obeys perfectly. The stabilization system works freely, delicately. By the way, it can be turned off. It is unlikely that many will need this in everyday life, but the prepared driver without an electronic assistant will really be able to ride in the snow faster. Everything is fine, while the road is smooth. Bosses and small springboards are responded with noticeable shots in the suspension and transmitted through that very excellent hard seat. But the road clearance is very impressive.
Behind the unexpectedly long stroke of the brake pedal, a completely adequate slowdown is followed. You quickly get used to this, but you had to reduce the assessment - the opponents do not have such a feature.
Skoda is an accelerate trying to look older. He has grounds for this, but sometimes the car is a little stricter and tougher than necessary.
In pursuit of fashion
Well, I don’t understand: why are fashionable, not fixed levers of turns and wipers? Turned on the right flasher, rebuilt, turned off too sharply and turned on the left. I look a teapot!
Opel is the most spacious (base, like Vectra!), And the trunk is completely record for a sedan of this class. And Astra is perhaps the most fashionable. At least wants to be like that. Although the salon, trimmed with black granite, some considered no less gloomy than in Skoda. However, he is diluted with aluminum spots.
You can argue about the design. But you can’t argue with the fact that it is inconvenient to set up a radio and walking on the flight comprehensive comprehensive compartment. It was for the auxiliary governing bodies that distract the driver from the main ones, the experts and reduced the asser with the asser. Sitting in the car is convenient, the seat is slightly softer than in Skoda, but in the tolerance field. Behind - approximately, as in an Elanter.
The car is especially briskly accelerated in the middle positions of the gas pedal. Having adopted, you will be able to achieve excellent dynamics. The main thing is to look at the speedometer: excellent sound insulation conceals speed. In Kick Dawn mode, Opel box is a little more thoughtful than we would like. You can’t complain about the brakes - they are in the best German traditions. ABS works quite late and is practically inaudible.
The stabilization system on the aster does not turn off. There is common sense in this, especially since the perfectly configured ESP works very gently. Dosize the angle of rotation of the wheels is easy and pleasant. The machine is obedient and accurate in turns, while setting up the steering does not force to tightly control the trajectory on the highway with ruts.
Alas, the suspension can shake the soul! Especially outraged by small bumps and potholes. And if they follow one after another, and the speed is decent, the car shakes a very unpleasant tremor. I slow down! It is a pity for both the car and your lower back.
Opel, of course, is also an accelerate - he waved to his older brother, quickly rides, is well controlled. But like many individuals with talents, it gets along not in every environment.
There is no dispute, cars, especially accelerates, should be adapted to the environment in which they dwell. However, I think not only cars should be adapted to our lives, but also life (starting from roads) slowly pulled to the level of cars.
After all, now they are doing quite decent cars in Russia.
Sergey Kanunnikov: Cars are almost like children - change quickly and steadily. We ask them in an adult way. What was the norm yesterday, today I would like to improve. Our requirements are growing quite fairly - along with prices.
Hyundai Elantra - in order to take a high place among classmates and justify the price, this accelerat must also grow up.
General assessment 7.7
+ Excellent smoothness, spacious interior, decent brakes.
- Not the best handling, amorphous seat, lever of gearboxes without protection from a fool.
Skoda Octavia - pleasant in many ways, sociable, can compromise, but a little strict and gesture.
General assessment 8.1
+ Great dynamics for a 1.6 liter motor, Russian road clearance.
- A little close a salon from behind, the brakes require addiction.
Opel Astra - assembled, tightened, friendly, but demanding on the environment - a true European shudders on Russian bumps.
General assessment 8.1
+ Huge trunk, spacious interior, excellent brakes and handling.
- A very rigid suspension, sustained control of auxiliary functions.
Sergey Kanunnikov
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"