Nissan Qashqai test drive since 2010 crossover
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 CVT. 1 031 000 p.
One of the most popular Nissan Qashqai crossovers in Russia two years after Feylift was renewed again.
This time, however, the changes are almost not visible outside, but this is no less noticeable: now the model with a 1.6 liter engine is equipped with a new generation Xtronic CVT variator and a circular view View Monitor (AVM) circular review system.
Urrrr, said Qashqai and, continuing to rummage with a 1.6 -liner engine with a new variator, like a satisfied cat, gently carried me through the whole city along traffic jams and roads broken after winter ... At this place, you probably already decided that Next will go a banal comparison with a pitch with a cat. But no. I promise, not a word about Koshakov. Although it is pushing it, because now the character of the crossover has become even more like a consonant animal, which usually impressively walks around its territory, but when necessary, it can tear the claws. So the variator: it was created for a calm, measured, non -fussy ride, but retains the dynamic potential sufficient for overtaking on the highway or rebuilding in the city. But, like a lazy one-time, who spends 80% of his life in a dream, does not like to work for a long time at the limit of opportunities.
The screen is very small, but the curbs and other cars are visible
Some believe that the variator is more reliable than the automatic transmission. You should not only fulfill a police reversal with him or at speed with the words now a rocket! Switch to R (although you won’t wish any car). The car with the variator is more smooth. In advantages, this type of transmission also records greater fuel economy compared to the automatic transmission, and its modern modifications according to this parameter are approaching mechanics. Nissan claimed for Qashqai 1.6 of 2010 with a mechanical KP consumption of 7.5 l per 100 km when driving around the city, and for an updated model with a variator of 8.1 liters in the same mode. However, the real consumption of mechanics around the city was at the level of 8.7 liters, on the variator it turned out as much as 9.5 liters, and on the machine more than 10 liters.
In the cabin, everything is still
But if the type of transmission can still cause disputes, who likes what more, then the circular review system is unlikely to seem superfluous to anyone. Four tiny cameras are installed in the Nissan nameplate on the radiator grill, from below on the rear -view mirrors and above the rear number. Together they give out a picture on a small screen in the cabin from all four sides at the same time as if view of a car from above or from each side separately. At the same time, the computer draws dynamic guides on the screen by which it is easy to determine the position of the wheels and trajectory of movement. It is terribly convenient when parking or slow maneuvering! The system automatically turns on when switching to the rear gear, and at speeds up to 10 km/h can also work when driving forward.
Such a small camera, but sees everything
That's just all these lazy options relax. I quickly got used to looking at the screen, and not in the mirror, but it turned out that it was not always possible to distinguish a snowdrift from a dirty border on such a small monitor. You have to be more attentive, do not rely only on cameras and, of course, regularly wipe them, otherwise at some point you will feel like those who are looking for a black cat in a dark room.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+
Both the variator and the circular review system went to the car to the benefit.
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To the thoughtfulness of the variator, you need to get used to and adjust the driving style.
Driving
The suspension is harsh, but just so as not to rock. It is nice to drive a car.
Salon
Nothing amazing the imagination, but everything is at hand, conveniently and without interfering with excesses.
Comfort
In the car is comfortable for people no higher than 175 cm, higher will rest their heads on the roof. The back is closely.
Safety
ABS, ESP, 6 pillows in the database are worthy.
Price
Even with complete minced meat is quite acceptable.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4330x1780x1615mm
The engine is gasoline, 4-cylinder,
row, 1598 cm3, 117/6000 hp/ min-1,
158 Nm at 4400 min-1
Transmission variator, front drive
Dynamics 174 km/h; 13 s to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption 6.4 l/100 km in the mixture. cycle
Competitors Mitsubishi ASX, Volkswagen Tiguan
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2012]
