Nissan almera Classic test drive since 2006 sedan
Riddle of origin
Having carefully studied the catalogs, having undertaken quite a long search on the Internet, I was convinced that Nissan-Almer Classic did not know such a car in Asia or in Europe. Nissan Almera Classic
The Reno-Nissan, which was produced at the South Korean factory, entered the Russian market at the end of April 2006. Gradually, the sedan will replace the basic configuration of Almere Comfort.
Engine: gasoline 1.6 l (107 hp).
Gearboxes: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automatic.
Complete: PE, PE+, SE.
Price: $ 13 49018 140.
Test car: 1.6 liters, automatic gearbox, SE equipment, $ 18,140.
However, here it is, an invitation to a test drive from the Moscow representative office of the company, and a message about the start of sales. It's nice that Russian clients have been preparing something special afraid to even guess what exactly was behind the car!
Do not measure the general almere
Tightly parked cars seemed to part so that Alpine khaki would become more interestingly played under bright light; The grille of the radiator coquettically reflected the sunlight. A thoroughbred long nose, a noble color that neither the door handle, nor moldings, nor, give, God forbid, bumpers. Interesting turning pointers, an elegant lunch of trunk lid. And yet, under this dress, a kind acquaintance almer is guessed.
The press release finally makes clarity: the car produces a plant in Busana. In this case, I saw him on one of the sites: in South Korea, the car is sold under the Samsung brand owned by the Renault-Nissan Alliance; The model is called SM3.
Isn't it reminding the situation with the Logan, which we have Renault, and throughout Europe Dacia? He, by the way, opens the branded price lists. The marketing move inspires respect: the almer, the model is popular, but middle -aged, made more attractive without unnecessary costs.
In general, both the manufacturer is good and the buyer is satisfied: the prices of Almer, which is sold only in Russia, start at 13.5 thousand dollars. This is 2.5 thousand less than the outgoing performance of comfort (expensive luxury remains in the ranks). True, the most affordable Nissan Almera Classic cannot boast of either air conditioning or the second pillow, but she has a presentable look, an extra 100 cubes of working volume and South Korean origin. Yes, yes, the latter, in my opinion, is undeniable dignity, especially since the enterprise in Busan is called one of the most advanced in the alliance.
With such thoughts, I transfer the machine gun to position D and roll out to the embankment, feeling if not a million dollars, then certainly more than 18 thousand, which costs a richly packed test car. I got on the bait of painted handles, chromium shine
Special to become
The mass car should not surprise, but simply drive people. Everything is in order with the first, but with the second Almere classic some problems. She, like an anthropological manual, confirms that the Japanese and Koreans are not high on average. The driver above 180 cm will also want to lower the seat, raise the steering wheel, reject the headrest; And since this is impossible, it is better to transfer to the right front chair in any other place will be even worse. By today's standards, the salon is close, the last generations of C-class cars are much more spacious.
In the city stream, Almer did not surprise anything, except that I had to get used to the monumental hood. But I was pleased in the parking lot and a small radius of turn, and a light steering wheel, which makes a little less than three revolutions from the stop to the stop.
Having jumped out onto the highway near Moscow, I myself did not notice how I began to hum: and terribly light move. Well, how not to overdose the classics of the genre, when this classic, for nothing, is with a machine gun, it is at ease 120 and 130 km/h and asks to accelerate further! But here, smooth asphalt is replaced by a small trembling with concrete slabs Almer. The sensation is quite unpleasant, the pendants carefully transport the shot from the wheels to the body. However, at city speeds the situation is being straightened, the car is only harsh.
But in the bend, I felt at the wheel of Nissan Almera Classic completely confidently, over and over again adding speed at the request of the photographer, and after the bend besieging the car. I hope that on inexpensive versions without ABS brakes will work just as great.
It always seemed to me that it was a kind of art to create a high -quality consumer goods. Nissan owns them fully: Almer does not shine with a refined appearance or amazing running qualities, it simply performs a transport function, and this is its brightest feature. And the classics have one more: such Nissan is not anywhere in the world except Russia. Even an ordinary user of a consumer goods is sometimes important not to be like everyone else
Nissan Almera Classic is an interesting solution to the problem of aging a base model and a good offer in the market: its price, if not inspiring, does not disappoint at all.
+ Good dynamics, great brakes of the version with ABS, commendable maneuverability, say 92nd gasoline.
- Close landing, low salon, non -transformed trunk.
For the same money
Ford Focus
$ 11 72017 600
The asset of one of the most popular segment cars is a modern design, three types of spacious bodies, a wide range of engines, an attractive basic price. Which, using options, can be driven to an inaccessible height for Almer.
(ZR, 2005, No. 12)
Mitsubishi Lancer
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The long -standing rival of the first and then the second focus trumps with practicality and a good set of basic equipment. Two types of bodies, three engines, interesting options and a slightly refreshed appearance portrait of a 2006 bestseller.
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A source: The magazine "Driving"
