Test drive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2005 - 2007 sedan

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Japanese sedans in Russia
We love sedans. Each of the four Japanese brands has its own view of how to dispose of the capabilities of a three -baststone layout, configure the suspension, choose motors and draw a body line so as to please us. The conversation from 124 horsepower and half a million rubles. All competitors are close, but not one is like another.
 
Mitsubishi Lancer X
Price from 570,000 rubles.
Max. Power 150 hp
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b200 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 10.5 s
 
Toyota Corolla
Price from 557 000 rub.
Max. Power 124 hp
Max. speed 195 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 12.1 s
 
Honda Civic
Price from 585 136 rubles.
Max. Power 140 hp
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b200 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 10.6 s
 
Mazda3
Price from 608 000 rubles.
Max. Power 150 hp
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b202 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 9.3 s
 
HOW DO THEY LOOK
Nikita Rozanov
Honda Civic
The first show of 1972 is a new model of 2007. Design under the leadership of Tunijiko Tahiban.
Toyota Corolla
The first show of 1966. The new version of the 2007 sedan was designed under the leadership of Vehei Hirai.
Mazda3
The first show of 2003 Feyslift 2006, the design under the leadership of Lawrence Van Den Acker.
Mitsubishi Lancer X
The first show of 1979. The new model of 2007. The design under the leadership of Akinori Nakanischi.

OUTSIDE
More recently, the style of the sedan type built on the golf class platform seemed incredible insolence. But the example of two generations of Ford Focus has become contagious, and today it is the bright appearance that begins to determine the success of such cars in the market. The new generation of Mitsubishi Lancer can be confirmed by this. From the face, this is a clear descendant of the illustrious Galant, whose reverse, sharks, the inclination of the radiator cladding was remembered immediately and forever. The rest of the three in emotions is more restrained, although, for example, the same Civic demonstrates a character that easily allows us to talk about corporate and individuality. Corolla's face is slurred in its plastic and, accordingly, in expressiveness. The slanting eyes are complicated in the outline, and the framing of the cladding looks like a heavy and rough detail. The update of Mazda3 was beneficial, and understampovka on the hood strengthened both expressiveness and character. On the side, leadership also remains with the Lancer, the silhouette of which is decorated with the profile of the shark, and a fan composed of dynamic lines and faces, and anti -winged on the trunk lid. But in composition, verbosity is not always good and, as a rule, laconicism is more appropriate. For example, Civic is very assembled and has good proportions, and, in addition, is equipped with an intriguly small window in front of the front door a la minivan. Corolla is friendly and her appearance does not exude a drop of aggression. The design of the wheels is surprisingly diverse and the most organic is the drawing of the Mazda discs, and less expressive in Lancer. It's a pity. There is a real war from behind among stylists who painted lanterns, and this is the main intrigue. Here in the most favorable position Lancer, in the arsenal of which and anti -wing (in the database!) And the mischief of the six rounds of rear lighting. Mazda is elegant and solid, as well as from all other sides, Civic can be confused with one of the Europeans, and Corolla is in this perspective, and even if without emblem, no ... rear lights clearly do not save the situation.
INSIDE
The architecture of the CIVIC instrument panel is the leader, which is both original and self -sufficient. Even the design of the steering wheel is unique, which can be compared with the console console. The following is Lancer, which combines both tradition and innovations in its interior. The rest are as if in some unknown framework of the freedom he released. No more.
SUMMARY
Radicals with a purchase may not rush yet. Golf class sedan so far, nevertheless, not for them. But something is already changing. Here, for example, admire the Lancer profile and the integrity of the sports image of Mazda3, or the Civic interior, just Corolla ... But we compare!
1 place
Mitsubishi Lancer X
+: Design! Universal Suspension Settings a little sports and a lot of comfort. Engine and transmission, space in the cabin
-: finishing materials in the cabin, ergonomics, small trunk
2nd place
Honda Civic
+: Quality, ergonomics and originality of the interior. Controllability. Organization of the salon and the luggage department
-: Small clearance, modest design
3rd place
Toyota Corolla
+: Modern design, comfort, stability, interior decoration
-: brake drive, lack of power and stock supply in the rear seats
4th place
Mazda3
+: Dynamics, handling, ergonomics, driving pleasure
-: Low energy intensity of a hard suspension, the lack of the ability to choose a transmission
A small Japanese production sedan today is fit for many. People of different ages, views and rhythm of life. For every taste for driving, external preferences or comfort requirements. No, not because we are all the same now: they have become completely different! The car belonging to each of these Japanese brands still allows us to hope for a minimum of problems and maximum diligence. However, in 2007 a priori practical Japanese are no longer gray mice, which imperceptibly help the owner only in solving his transport problems. Among the participants in our comparison, the historically faithful, but not too modest Toyota Corolla, and neoclassical lycens: Mitsubishi Lancer extrovert. And sophisticated, as a last high-quality, but not too expensive Honda Civic, and a passionate Mazda3, which does not have anything in common with Ford Focus except technological formalities. Today, not everything turned upside down, but a lot in the Japanese tribe has changed and requires rethinking and a new relationship to itself.

SUMMARY
The strengths of the Mazda3 are so pronounced that they made this machine the least universal of all. She is the only joy of fans to drive, the least preferable for everyone else due to the hardness of light on the breakdown breakdown, high price and the lack of the possibility of choosing a transmission. Fourth place in dry comparison and the Grand Prix of Driving Sympathy. Toyota Corolla has the most comfortable suspension, which, at the same time, provided the machine with good handling, as well as solid design and the quick work of modern robotic transmission. The specific return of the 1.6-liter engine is large, but it is 124 liters. With. Not everyone is enough. Honda captivates, first of all, by controllability and rational organization of space, due to which there was a place for passengers and baggage. A competitive price, excellent ergonomics and high -quality decoration can attract many. This machine, like the Mazda3, is focused on active people, but, unlike its visas, does not require large victims from the field of comfort or practicality. Only a combination of the smallest clearance and the longest base causes concerns, and a modest exterior does not allow to get victory. Mitsubishi Lancer attracts with catchy appearance and novelty. Comfort in combination with good handling and dynamics, secured by the excellent work of the CVT variator. Small trunk and cheap decoration materials are significant disadvantages, but no one else provides such a spaciousness for passengers.
 
Text Dmitry Sokolov photo Alexander Nozdrin
 

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