Test drive Kia Spectra 2004 - 2009 sedan

All photos Kia Spectra 2004 - 2009

From loaves to sedans

A bun for three kopecks, a loaf for thirteen, half of the black for nine even these simple numbers are already remembered with difficulty. Now another time, other prices. And for thirteen they buy not a rifled loaf, but a budget sedan with a 1.6 liter engine. The kia spectra is just in the desired price range, the Reno-Logan takes out there only the upper edge, the classic Nissan-Almer, on the contrary, is only the lower level of configuration.

Alas, there are only expensive executions in the representative offices, and I had to take a richly equipped version of SE for the test. We will keep in mind that the owner of the base PE is underway ABS, audio systems, alloy discs, electric drive and heating of mirrors, air conditioning, heating the front seats, as well as a hatch in the back of the rear sofa.

SPECTRAL ANALYSIS

Kia spectra, of course, is not the most fashionable car of this year. But in the budget class, thoroughness is placed above originality. Slightly seasoned with crystal headlights, the spectrum fully meets expectations. But upon closer examination, you note that the body gaps are clearly larger than that of the opponents, and the coincidence of the panels is by no means perfect everywhere. However, against the background of cars that Izhevites produced independently, the current products are not even a step, but a giant leap as an assembly.
In front in the spectrum is quite spacious, although it is not so easy to sit down. The steering column is too low for a full driver, and the seat itself makes you pretty squat during landing. But the impressive range of longitudinal movement, an unexpectedly large and long pillow delights especially tall and long -legged drivers. But under the full, the pillow is flattened, and the handbrake is already under its edge. The pedal node is very compact, so the owners of large or rough shoes will not be delighted, especially from the adhesion pedal with short strokes and slurred effort. The standard Japanese steering scheme of steering wheel switches does not require adaptation, but the intermittent mode of the wipers is not provided.
In the back seat with a very sloping back, two passengers of very impressive dimensions can be more or less conveniently located, the three of them are already crowded.

On the course of the spectrum does not force to change the opinion of itself. A simple and honest car without any excesses distinguishes a minimum of features, and not all of the pleasant. The good smoothness of the move is combined with limited energy intensity of the suspension, the frisky motor, frisky after 3500 rpm, becomes annoyingly noisy just above this mark. The driver's seat convenient with a long trip on the bends refuses to hold the driver.
However, handling does not provoke steep turns and is described by the only epithet reliable. In the maximum turns, the spectrum hangs the inner front wheel, effectively dropping excessive thrust, and with sharp movements of the steering wheel, it is significantly late with the reaction. But for a medium driver, it is more important not the accuracy of managing in sliding, but the fact that the car is very difficult to provoke a sharp ski even on wet asphalt. But the absence of ABS noticeably affects the brake route.
The best impression of the spectrum makes on a straight, not too good country road. There are enough power, and the engine does not roar yet, and the suspension copes. In general, for their price a worthy choice for those who often have to make long trips.

Logan is not naked

If you add all available options to the 1.6-liter logan for $ 12 099, that is, the passenger airbag and ABS, heated seats, electrical adjustment and heating of the mirrors, coupled with rear electric windows, as well as alloy wheels, you will get just a dough machine for $ 13 659.
At the same time, Logan's credo is maximum cheapness. In our country, it was not possible to achieve a unique low price, but it turned out to be a simple and spacious machine, the optimal configuration for which we calculated the Expression with a 1.4-liter engine. But to stole a practical logan under the tie, we believe, is not worth it. And that's why
The engine is 1.6 liters, of course, noticeably more powerful than 1.4-liter. But only during measurements the advantage of a more powerful login turned out to be small up to 100 km/h, he played 1.4 s, at maximum speed he added a couple of kilometers per hour at all! Is there really no difference? Of course, there is a win in elasticity: the acceleration time in the fifth gear from 80 to 120 km/h decreased by almost a third. But all the same, competing with 16-valve Logan is too tough. And its forms do not contribute to high speeds
You subjectively evaluate the brakes with ABS perfectly, only the results are not impressive. I'm afraid that the Romanian tires Montana M801 adopted the baton from compatriots under the Victoria brand, which at one time surprised even experienced drivers the size of the brake track

In an expensive logan, adjusting the driver's seat in height allows you to lower it by 25 mm, but there is enough space above the head and in the base machine. But finding the optimal landing at the wheel has become more difficult. The buttons to control the rear windows between the front seats, almost on the floor. Than to reach out, it’s easier to twist the pen. Heating the front seats in winter will not be superfluous if you can find its button
But the power steering is praise. With him, the Logan management on a winding road turns from work into pleasure. A quick, accurate, balanced steering wheel is almost a model for its class. Yes, and parking is much easier. Or are we already completely lazy?
All other advantages of the car remained with him. A huge trunk, an exemplary rear seat, which without any stretch can be called three -seater, comfortable on bumps and an impenetrable suspension. Lohadiad from the Trinity does not pay attention to an uneven road in a turn: it is somewhat more than rivals, but remains clear and predictable even in sliding.
The creators of Logan drew attention to the fact that the right and left external mirrors are the same for the sake of reduction. But in terms of visibility, these ears, even equipped with electric drive and heating, leave much to be desired. The essence of the car is obvious to Loghanbro created by a car for a summer resident! And why is it not sold under the brand of Dacia?

Does the classic not get old?

The second-generation Nissan-Almer survived the restyling twice and acquired the army of fans. Mostly due to the reasonable price and good reliability. Having changed citizenship and once again updating his appearance, Almer Classic was able to offer an even more attractive initial price. A solid appearance, even in a frivolous blue color, is still in the almer of Almer Classic. The true age of Nissan is easily determined by the silhouette: 4510 mm length and only 2535 mm of the wheelbase, this ratio is characteristic of the time when the volume of the salon was not yet a dominant factor.
Indeed, the classic is inferior to both the spectrum and Logan in the internal size of the almer. A fairly high landing of the driver is a good compromise between a convenient entrance-output and a sufficient space inside. A tall driver can conveniently sit behind Nissan’s wheel, but no matter how hard the designers tried to correct the situation with a cunning shape of the back, but it is almost impossible to sit behind a driver tall above 185 cm even a low and thin passenger. And another there is nothing to do at all, since any grown over 175 cm rests with his head.
The seats with a short pillow remind of the Japanese roots of the car long -legged ones will soon complain about fatigue. However, only from an uncomfortable posture. There are no complaints about the microclimate and noise. And about the obsolete control panel, evaluate it to the touch, and not in appearance!

The Nissans often showed excellent indicators on the dynamometric road, and the Blue Almer classic was no exception, surpassing factory indicators in all disciplines. More often! The low fuel consumption was pleasantly at about a liter less than that of the rivals. At the same time, the motor not only spins perfectly above 6,000 rpm, but also well lucky with only 2000 rpm, and also does not press the noise during acceleration.
It seems that it was the silence in the cabin that made me pay more attention to the work of the suspension. In general, energy -intensive, it too diligently conveys small irregularities to the body. At first, you perceive this as a fee for the lightness and responsiveness of Nissan to turn the steering wheel. However, the mountain road placed everything in its place. While speeds and lateral accelerations are small in corners, the car is really very pleasant to drive. But it is worth trying to take everything from him and Zhivchik gives way to a strange clumsy machine prone to diagonal swing. In addition, an excessively powerful hydraulic wrap completely deprives you of a connection with the road. Or do we demand too much again?
The experimental Nissan was equipped with ABS and showed excellent results in braking; We can only guess about the possibilities of a simpler configuration. The final results in sled disciplines put him in the first place, but the cramped salon took a lot of points. I will add that the trunk of Almers is more spacious spectra, but less than the logan and also non -transformable.

In the bakery spectrum does not shine with talents, but the cost of a particular test model is fair. Nissan strictly speaking, a more expensive car, although with an attractive basic version. The most appropriate configuration for it will be PE+ with an additional package of equipment (ABS and audio system) for $ 15,890. The Loganhezhe is not optimal for the eyeballs. The creation of French engineers collected in Moscow was and will remain an extremely simple car, despite all the electric drives. If you come to terms with his peculiar appearance, it is practical and convenient. But not all his buyers have reached the position in life, which allows you to choose a car without looking at the image.
What to do? Having approximately 350,000 rubles. To the purchase ($ 13,000), you can estimate that the surcharge for the expensive version of the most valuable car from the trinity, if you take a loan for three years, will be about 2,000 rubles a month. It seems not so much
Apparently, it's time to learn not only to understand the trim levels, but also to count money. Batons of thirteen kopecks ended.

Anatoly Fomin:
The victory of Almera Classic with a minimal advantage is a logical result. From the point of view of practicality, Logan is difficult to contrast something. And the image is subjective factor

Kia SpeStra Spacious car for a reasonable price. Frisky, rather flexible, but too noisy.
General assessment 7.4
+ Convenient driver's seat, good dynamics at high engine speeds, good smoothness, transformed trunk.
- The obsolete interior, an unsuccessful pedal node, fuzzy gear shifts, the low traction of the engine at low speeds.

Renault Logan is simple. VERY SIMPLE. Naked practicality. And if you equip it richer, it does not become noticeably better. But it becomes more expensive
General assessment 7.8
+ A painful motor, spacious interior, voluminous trunk, comfortable suspension, excellent handling on uneven roads.
- ambiguous appearance, punctures in ergonomics, a weak motor, a modest dynamics, a non -transformed trunk, mediocre tires.

Nissan Almera Classic/›Nissan Almera Classic Korean reincarnation of Nissana-Almer no worse than Japanese. It is perfectly assembled and perfectly rides. Still the basic package is richer, but not more expensive
General assessment 7.9
+ A powerful, thrust and economical engine, well -chosen gear rates, low noise, a carefully assembled salon, excellent dynamics.
- A close rear seat that does not back, a hard suspension, a lack of feedback on the steering wheel.
Kia Spectra
Presented to the public in 2000. Now the issue in Korea has been stopped, production has been transferred to the Izhevsk Automobile Plant, where the model has been collected since 2005.
Engine: gasoline 1.6 l (102 hp).
Gearboxes: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automatic.
Configurations: norm, standard, optimum, premium, luxury.
Price in Russia: $ 11 50014 700.

Renault Logan
It was represented in 2004, since mid-2005, Autofram is produced at the Moscow enterprise. In Europe, Romanian assembly cars are sold under the Dacia brand.
and: In Russia, gasoline 1.41.6 liters (7587 hp).
Gearbox: 5-speed mechanical.
Complete: Authentique, Expression, Privilege.
Price in Russia: $ 924913 659.

Nissan Almera Classic/›Nissan Almera Classic
The restyled version of the former Nissan-Almer sedan was presented in 2006. It is produced in Korea, also under the Samsung SM3 brand.
Engine: gasoline 1.6 l (107 hp).
Gearboxes: mechanical 5-speed, 4-speed automatic.
Complete: PE, PE+, SE.
Price in Russia: $ 13 49018 140.