Test Drive Mazda 626 MK5 Sedan 1997 - 2002 Sedan
Bird good luck
Changes its company emblem to a new one, Mazda first decorated with it Mazda 626 GLE A stylized silhouette of a bird that dealt with powerful wings in a confident flight, and at the same time Latin V - a sign, known to the whole world as a symbol of victory, is a completely unequivocal hint of special hopes and ambitions associated with the release of a new model.
Look thumb. Mazda 626 1998 model year is another page in the history of the development of this brand. An attempt has been made to create a new type urban car in which the properties of at least three existing classes are optimally combined: small medium, medium and business class.
Carefully changed the body. Almost no trace remained from the fact that in 1991 it laid the beginning of a notorious biodide. On the contrary, he gave a somewhat deliberate averability. It turned out to be nothing binding, but quite modern appearance: sports suspendedness and business solidity at the same time.
The goal is clear. We must like more potential buyers. Those who are primarily interested in practicality, versatility and quality and for whom self-expression through the car is not a priority.
Sitty well. The first thing that immediately attracts attention is a comfortable fit and a spacious salon. The result of the efforts of Ergonomics specialists became accurately calculated shape and position of the seats. Massive, adjustable in three planes, with elastic pillows, covered with a dense beautiful velor, they distribute the weight of the saddles throughout the surface evenly, reducing to a minimum load on the spine. The driver has created comfortable conditions, which, however, is not less concerned with passengers. According to some data, the design of these seats was designed in a special orthopedic laboratory.
The harmonic color gamma contributes to the creation of the atmosphere of solid comfort and comfort. The muffled tones of plastic and soft vinyl elements of practical gray brushes are animated with velor inserts in the doors and decorative elements under the tree.
High calm is adjacent to the fee functionality. The rear seats are laid out in the ratio of 40:60, opening a wide opening in the trunk. There you can also put something and through a separate hatch behind the armrest. The front passenger seat is very original. Its back turns on the special axis forward and is fixed in a horizontal position, forming a table with a rigid polypropylene coating. Applications It may be a great set: from the stand for a particularly long luggage or desktop to place where the snack, and not only one can be located on a private road.
Fly fly. New Mazda 626, as we noticed, distinguishes the thoughtfulness and high ergonomics of all controls. But with the annoyance, we discovered that the pedals are too close to each other. The disadvantage that is very typical for many Japanese cars. Even made for Europe.
This is partly compensated by the wealth of equipment. In the standard version of the GLE version, genuine leather on the steering wheel is detected, the hydraulic cell with a variable variable number variable, the so-called complete electric car heated mirrors and automatic climate control.
A two-liter 117-strong engine is successfully coping with the most diverse tasks and in the urban time, and on the highway. The characteristic of the torque is very common (about 90 percent of the maximum value is already achieved by approximately 1500 revolutions), due to which the car has powerful dynamics and wonderful smoothness. The only weak point was a small vibration in the steering wheel at idle.
For many classmates Mazda 626, the problem is an increased fuel consumption at a speed of over 120-140 km / h. In the 626th, this problem seemed to be solved. The new 16-bit processor controls the flow rate at elevated speeds, and, according to the manufacturer, the savings are about 50 percent. A new electronic exhaust recycling system also contributes to the noble case of fuel and struggle for clean air.
Patented independent rear suspension on two trapezoidal levers provides the maximum bus contact area with an expensive. For this type of car, it is very long-incredible - the total course is 220 mm. Thanks to her, the new 626th demonstrates high stability and handling both in rectilinear movement and turns. Well, of course, the minimal impact of all kinds of Colds on sensitive parts of the body is ensured. Its work is complemented by the electronic anti-slip system (TCS), similar to the higher-class model installed on the model - XeDOS 9. The system takes into account the speed of rotation of the wheels, the angle of rotation of the steering wheel, the engine turnover. Depending on the situation, it submits the command to the managing computer that reduces fuel supply and changing the ignition in order to prevent the breakdown to unmanaged or tipping. The system is really effective. At least before pressing the button, it turns off, the car significantly resisted attempts to reset it into a skid. Even on ice.
This, of course, does not mean that the 626th is intended for extreme driving. It is simply arranged so as to simplify and facilitate the management process, to assist the average driver in a difficult situation or to some extent to help him correct the error.
Well live. The GLE version in the standard is equipped with four airbags and five-point straps with a pyrotechnic pretension device.
The car body is designed and built using the latest Maidas technology (effective structure of distribution and damping), the essence of which briefly lies in the rigid frame design of the cabin and the presence of destruction zones in the front and rear parts of the body.
In the peaceful life of such a design there are other advantages. High dynamic rigidity has a positive effect on the car's ability to keep the road, and also significantly reduces noise and vibrations in the cabin while driving.
And last. The multilayer zinc-nickel metal galvanization with the subsequent eight-layer painting and the powerful anti-corrosion coating of the bottom is optimistic about the resilience of this car by the conditions of Russian winters. In any case, the manufacturer declares a 12-year warranty on the body from end-to-end corrosion.
In addition, a very attractive moment in our conditions is equipped with a built-in immobilizer and the so-called double castle of increased resistance to hacking.
GOLDEN MEAN. We must state that an attempt to create a car that combines the properties in one bottle of at least three classes in principle. External dimensions and maneuverability are close to a small middle class; Sizes of the cabin, running quality, functionality and equipment, price - at the level of samples of the middle class, and comfort, ergonomics, saturation of additional options, safety and quality are completely related to more expensive representatives of the business class. Obviously, in the case of the new Mazda, 626 people will receive more vehicles than is usually offered in Russia, on average for 24-25 thousand US dollars. If most recently, Mazda was a kind of exotic in Russia and many potential buyers of this brand scared the lack of service and spare parts, since last year, Mazda is officially sold in Russia, which greatly facilitates the search for spare parts, relieves the problem of warranty and maintenance.
And yet someone this car may seem boring and deprived of some excitement or zador. Partly, this is true. Well, so for them there are other cars. And the new Mazda 626 is a typical and purely utilitarian average car, simultaneously suitable for both domestic and family and business use.
Autopilot thanks the company Auto Palace, (095) 281-1543, for the car provided to the test. For the test period, the car was insured in the company's re-guarantee, (095) 250-3600, 255-6834.
Model / Modification Mazda 626 2.0
Manufacturer Mazda Motors Corp.
Manufacturer Country Japan
BODY
Sedan type
Number of doors / places 4/5
ENGINE
Type gasoline with multipoint electronic injection
The location is transverse
Working volume (cube. Cm) 1991
Number / Cylinder Location 4 / Angle
Cylinder diameter x Piston stroke (mm) 83x92
Compression ratio 9.7: 1
Power, kW (hp) with rpm. / Min. 85 (117) at 6000
Moment (nm at rpm. / Min.) 170 at 4500
Type of gas distribution mechanism / Number of valves on the DOHC / 4 cylinder
TRANSMISSION
Drive front
Gearbox mechanical 5-speed
SUSPENSION
Front independent spring type McPherson with lower triangular levers, transverse stability stabilizer
Rear independent multi-dimensional spring, on double trapezoidal levers, transverse stability stabilizer
STEERING
Type of the launch gear with an integrated type hydraulic
Min.diameter reversal (M) 10.8
Torkemose
Front disc ventilated
Rear disk
ABS electronic four-channel
Wheels
Tire size 185/65 HR15
Alloy wheels 5,5JX15 ''
Sizes / Obeham / Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4575/1695/1440
Capacity of the trunk (cubic dm) 480
Wheel base (mm) 2610
Front track / rear (mm) 1465/1470
Clearance (mm) 160
Volume of fuel tank (L) 64
Mass, gear. / Maximum (kg) 1175/1800
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km / h) 198
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec.) 9.9
Economy
Fuel consumption (l / 100 km):
City 10.6
Highway 5,7
Mixed cycle 6,4.
Price in Moscow $ 24,900
And who else Andrei Korolev, an investment company employee: I have a 626th wagon, I needed a spacious family car to plan my wife, children, mother-in-law, a dog and still a place for a sack of potatoes. I tried a lot of universal. I am a major man. But only in Mazda and I am spacious, and the one who is behind. By the way, the back seat is folded as so as possible that I have not studied everything for half a year. Even travels on the sledsticks ahead: convenient when some box is slightly placed in the trunk. I am generally interested in cars, and Mazda I like it from a technical point of view. Many interesting decisions.
Robert Avazyan, a private entrepreneur: I have been sick for a car, so there is something to compare with the first first, you quickly get used to Mazda: in a week it seems that I went to her all my life (well, maybe only the front Smell is Velika). Seats are excellent, hard - just for my scoliosis. For the family car, the interior is most important. Mazda inside the cozy of many Japanese. And last. ABS for a family car is a necessity. On the 626th, it works very gently. I am not a lover of such things, but quickly used.
Archil Gurgenidze, Father Family: A large car is especially good on the highway before I drove through the city, now - only in the Moscow Ring Road. Heat pedal to the floor and enjoy. And gasoline consumption is just funny.
Text Andrei Timofeev, photo Alexey Ilyin
A source: "Autopilot"
