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Need "baby" for $ 16,000

Julia Borisova, a specialist in the marketing department. Rides on Hyundai Lantra. He wants a compact city car. Budget: up to $ 16,000.


Eight years have passed since the purchase of the first car. During this time, she changed many cars, among which there were representatives of the domestic automobile industry. Now I'm thinking about a new car.
 

For eight years of driver’s experience, I traveled for many things. The first car was Moskvich-407. I got it from my grandfather. First, my father learned to ride on it, and I adopted the baton. Many memories are connected with that machine. I repaired it repeatedly, so I have no fear of unexpected breakdown. Since then I love a mechanical box. The machine is not suitable for me. Although recently, due to the abundance of congestion, the automatic transmission has become more and more tempting. Once there was an interesting case. Strong guys in a sophisticated jeep offered to exchange my Muscovite for a mobile phone. We are talking about the times when the cell phone cost a lot of money. But the deal did not take place. I do not betray friends. In addition, thanks to this car, they always paid attention to me: look, a girl in such a rarity. And when my girlfriends scored into the salon, enthusiastic glances flew literally from all sides.
 

After the Muscovite there was a VAZ eight. Then several foreign cars. Now I go to Hyundai Lantra. The car is aged. By the way, I always went to used cars. Now I want a new car with a single owner.
 

I decided immediately with the class. I don't want a big car. I spend most of the time in a metropolis, so it is important to yokes the yoke among the mass of cars and shoot literally on a ten -cockery patch. But purely female options do not suit me.


My requirements for the car:


Image
A city resident, well adapted to Moscow traffic jams and close parking lots.

Style
For me, the style is not the main criterion, but the car must have a car. Well, if there is at least a fraction of sports in appearance.

Shodal qualities
The only preference is a mechanical gearbox. Although the machine is also worth a try.

Economy
The city car should not be voracious, so the engine volume cannot exceed 1.6.

Interior
The salon should resemble a ladies' handbag with an abundance of pockets, compartments and containers.

Equipment in the standard
The main thing is that there are air conditioning and good music. So the time in the cork passes inconspicuous.
 



Kia Rio
Selected because: a simple city car. Practical, with a good set of options.

This is probably exactly what a real city car should look like. The appearance of special emotions does not cause: neither emotions nor disgust. True, with straight lines and corners there is a bust. But in general, everything is harmonious.


The salon should be recognized as very practical. The abundance of plastic is probably facilitated by cleaning. True, this does not add comfort. I don't like the front console. It seems to be hanging in the air. Because of this, the heating button is too low. We have to stretch. And I love, when everything is near the driver, everything is at hand. But large mirrors in the visors from the sun for me and my girlfriends were very comfortable.

I got a job at once and without problems. That's just the steering wheel seems too big, and I want it to be a little thicker. The steering wheel is spinning easily. This is a very useful property in parking. It is worth noting a small radius of turning, which indicates good maneuverability.
 

I really like acceleration. At first, you can’t even say that under the hood of a 1.4 liter motor. The programs are switched with a little effort, but very clearly. With such abuse, I would like to have more sharp brakes. The pedal force is practically not felt, and in order to stop the car sharply, you must press the pedal strongly.
 



Style
An ordinary city car. Its appearance does not cause special emotions.
Shodal qualities
Rio accelerates very quickly. You can’t say right away that under the hood is only 1.4 liters.

Interior
Ergonomics of the salon on top. But the abundance of rough plastic is upset.

Economy
With such a nimble motor and manual transmission, I want to ride quickly. Therefore, the consumption will probably increase.

Equipment in the standard
Since the list of additional options is small, the equipment in the standard is rich.



Mark and model Kia Rio
Dimensions 3990/1695/1470 mm
Gasoline engine, 1339 cm3, 97 hp/6000 min-1
Mechanical transmission, 5-speed
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b177 km/h
Acceleration 12.3 s to 100 km/h


Like: a nimble engine, a clear KP, a capacious trunk.

Do not like: ordinary appearance, non -informative brakes.
 



Seat Ibiza
Selected because: the most non -humble appearance. Attracts with its originality and rarity.


The appearance of the Seat should be recognized as the most unusual. Maybe it's about the low prevalence of such cars on our roads? It seems to me that Ibiza is more suitable for men. Although this model also seems pretty to me. In the cabin, everything is for me. Even the central console is slightly turned towards the driver. I feel like a captain who will steer and bibik, and no one can interfere. In a word, ergonomics on top. And the buttons to control the on -board systems that were placed on the steering wheel should be recognized as the best. I will definitely order such an option if they offer it.
 

Things are good with visibility. Both the front and the rear space are perfectly visible. External mirrors are remembered by an oval shape, and they can see well in them. Riding on the machine is somehow unusual for me. I had to squeeze the left leg so as not to accidentally hit the brake. The silence in the cabin is violated by the noise of the motor. Already during the start it is heard very decently. The suspension is comfortable, for me, but does not really like sharp turns. The rolls seem frightening, I want to go calmer. In the difference from competitors, there was little space behind. But for me this is not a decisive factor. I do not choose a family car.
 



Style
The most stylish of all three nominees. Attracts with its aggressive orientation in design.

Shodal qualities
Even at low speeds, significant rolls occur. A clear defect for such a small car.

Interior
High -quality materials with good ergonomics have to themselves.

Economy
The machine will not give much to save on gasoline, especially on a low -profile.

Equipment in the standard
In the basic configuration, only the most necessary.



Mark and model Seat Ibiza
Dimensions 3977/1441/1698 mm
Gasoline engine, 1390 cm3, 75 hp/5000 min-1
Automatic transmission, 4-speed
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b159 km/h
Acceleration 15.6 s to 100 km/h


Like: interesting appearance, quality of finishing materials.

I don't like it: a noisy motor, a slow machine, a soft suspension.
 



Opel Corsa
Selected because: a pretty appearance. Like a huge selection of standard sets and additional options.


The appearance of the Corsa seems very attractive to me. In appearance, notes of sports are traced. Especially not indifferent to the three -door option. The slightly cunning squint of the front headlights attracts. Getting into the salon is not so simple. To open a large heavy door, you need to apply a substantial effort. And for fragile girls this is a real problem.
 

High -quality materials are attracted inside. Plastic is pleasant to the touch, the eye rejoices with fabric inserts in the doorway. The croup is good, chubby, comfortably lies in the hand. But you need to get used to not fixed steering wheel circuit breakers. The dashboard seduces the absence of unnecessary information. It has only the most necessary devices: a speedometer, odometer and fuel level sensor.
 

The anterior visibility forward suffers greatly due to massive front racks. You have to deviate in the turns, otherwise nothing is visible. Even triangular windows do not save. Manage Opel Corsa with a sports suspension is about the same as traveling on the map. At the same time, solid efforts have to be made to turn 17-inch wheels. On the one hand, this is good, but comfort is more suitable for me. I would choose a regular suspension. It affects the spaciousness of a small car. It is comfortable not only with front passengers, but also to those who are behind.
 

The space in the trunk is original. All sorts of little things-firies like non-freezing or napkins for wiping plastic can be removed in a special compartment under the floor. And packages with products are placed in the trunk.
 

All three cars, although they belong to the same class, seem to me completely different. Kia Rio is a typical citizen. It is more suitable for family. It attracts good dynamics. Seat Ibiza seduces an unmeasured appearance and quality of the finish. But the price spoils everything too expensive. Opel Corsa is just suitable for young and active people like me. Everything, I buy!
 



Style
A pretty appearance with notes of sports is distinguished by a car among all.

Shodal qualities
Sports suspension for an amateur. Those who choose comfort are better than usual.

Interior
The central console combined control of all on -board communications.

Economy
A low -volume motor with a manual gearbox is the most optimal choice for a metropolis.

Equipment in the standard
You can choose an individual package.


Mark and Opel Corsa Model
Dimensions 3999/1713/1488 mm
Gasoline engine, 1364 cm3, 90 hp/ 5000 min-1
Mechanical transmission, 5-speed
Max. speed 173 km/h
Acceleration 12.4 s to 100 km/h


Like: attractive appearance, convenient salon.

Do not like: heavy doors, massive front racks.
 



My choice

I like Opel Corsa. Everything is good in it: both appearance and a huge selection of configurations and additional equipment. A salon with excellent ergonomics and finishing materials deserves special attention. The price also seems attractive. Kia Rio looks solid, but too ordinary. I am sure he will become a good friend of a young family. Seat Ibiza is an excellent, qualitatively assembled car with an attractive and moderately aggressive appearance. But everything spoils the starting price. Therefore, Corsa is my unconditional choice for the sum of the components.
 

Editor's Choice
Opel Corsa should be recognized as the success of the German manufacturer included in the General Motors concern. Beautiful appearance, an abundance of configurations and price availability make this machine very attractive. The South Korean opponent, Kia Rio, is going to us in Izhevsk. The car is in good demand thanks to the solid decoration of the cabin and the fur coat of the motor. Seat Ibiza, with which Rio, in our opinion, shares the second or third space, the most unusual product of our trinity. The question, as always, rests on money. He will get cheaper, there will be no end from buyers. At the beginning of next year, a new Ibiza will enter the market. Maybe then something will change towards accessibility.
 

Maxim Egorov
Photo: Sergey Krestov
 
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2007]