Nissan Teana test drive since 2008 sedan

Russian basso

Toyota and Nissan brands are known to the Russians no worse than the Japanese names of the famous sumo fighters. Living legends and national heroes exist not only in a martial art, which has the 14th centuries of history ...
In the business class in Russia, Toyota Kamri is the best -selling car. The new generation will probably develop success. The former rival Nissan Maxim went on a well-deserved rest, opening the road of Nissan-Thean, previously accessible only in the Japanese market. Let the basso, that is, the tournament, did not agree on the most powerful versions of the cars, the struggle awaits interesting. Indeed, as in the sumo, the outcome of the meeting is decided not only by force.
 
Nissan-Theana
It is distinguished by an extraordinary appearance. Like many Japanese cars created for the domestic market, it is much bolder in lines than export products. The intermediate option of configuration - a model with a 2.3 liter engine that has visited our test, is equipped with a 6 -cylinder engine with a capacity of 173 hp. - A little more than that of an opponent who has only four cylinders.
Nissan’s commitment to multi -cylinder engines is known - at Maxim there was even a two -liter six. Thean is only in the basic configuration-a 4-cylinder 2-liter. The main plus of the six is \u200b\u200bthe exceptional smoothness of work, confirmed by a quiet, but well -set voice at high speeds. Unfortunately, a 4-speed hydromechanical machine, which is characterized by a good reaction and impeccably smoothly switching, is not able to make the impossible-to give the theater the dynamics of a car with the latest 6-speed automatic. However, the time of overclocking to 100 km/h is only a little more than the declared, and the difference with Toyota is completely small. However, fuel consumption is noticeable (on average by 1-1.5 l/100 km) Nissan is higher. Subjectively, acceleration after 100 km/h seems not unable, which does not fully correspond to the first impression of the car. It is not in favor of perception of the dynamics that excellent soundproofing of the Thean works: neither engine, nor wheels, nor wind in the working range of speeds is almost inaudible. Only after 160 km/h the noise background in the cabin begins to remind that it is time to raise the leg from the gas pedal.
Suspensions are not accustomed. The driver and passengers are well isolated from small irregularities, but when it comes to real Russian bumps, they give up and loudly ask for mercy. The flip side is moderate rolls in corners, a fast reaction of the machine to driving, by the way, is more acute than Toyota. However, there is no longer any more to praise the trunk of the Thean - the diameter is large, in the section of the thin, it is regulated only by the angle of inclination, and even then with the effort that is not characteristic of the Japanese car. In the Premium configuration, Nissan is equipped with ESP, so even the completely careless actions of the driver successfully adjusts the electronics. If you turn it off, nothing terrible will happen - Thean remains very obedient and expresses a protest with a neat slipway out of turn. The steering is well damping irregularities, but - not an example of perfect feedback: even on dry asphalt too good efforts. There are no complaints about the effectiveness of the brakes, but the slowdown has to dose more by moving, and not by the effort on the pedal. Therefore, ABS intervention is unexpected. Moreover, the noise and vibration on the pedals are very noticeable - the device is clearly not the last generation.
The driver and front passenger is comfortable and pleasant in deep, soft leather chairs. The width is enough, adjustments too. A strongly rounded front edge of the pillow blurs its length and understand how well a long -legged driver will be here is difficult. When the ignition is turned off, the seat drives back - for the convenience of exit.
The luxurious central console looks brave. It’s not so simple to figure out the same buttons in a series of the same buttons - the white ones that control the audio system, score all the others, and two rows of black, responsible for the climate, make you strain, adjusting the settings.
In the back in this configuration are no additional amenities. Nissan passengers, waving his growth under the door jamb, will be low. And behind an equally tall driver or passenger - and closely. These problems are unknown.
 
Toyota-Kamri
It was difficult to call the former Toyota a memorable. However, this did not interfere with excellent sales at all. In this class, an extraordinary appearance is not always dignity - you will not go to a business meeting in a lemon jacket. The new Camry is quite conservative inside, but outside it is much bolder. More beautiful? The answer is controversial, but more aggressive plastic and silhouette, more like Lexus, made Kamri, if not defiant, then noticeable. However, the interior attracts attention - what is worth the finish of the console of the color of the CTP policy!
The basic 4-cylinder engine in power is only slightly inferior to Nissan's unit, and even surpasses it in a torque, using an impressive advantage in 13 cubes of volume. The only thing in which the Toyota engine cannot compete with Nissanovsky is in the nobility of noise at high speeds. But in a duet with a 5-speed automatic, the unit shows a slightly better dynamics and noticeably lower gasoline consumption. However, hardly the first will become a noticeable plus. The electronics that control the machine are clearly trying to adapt to the driver, but she can’t say that she easily succeeds. I could not identify clear criteria for choosing a second or third transmission during acceleration to 80 km/h.
Toyota pendants are still exemplary. Their comfort may convince that the second problem of Russia is solved. The pendants work almost silently, although the rumble of wheels, especially on a coarse -grained coating, is much more noticeable than that of Nissan. Vibro and noise insulation do not always go together. A compromise towards comfort affects the mountain road. The rolls and diagonal buildup are noticeable here. In the most acute turns, Camrei falls out of the turn with front wheels, and the ruler’s disposal on the discharge of gas with an automatic gearbox is ineffective. The VSC course stability system interferes late and rudely, but still helps the machine to pass the turn. It is impossible to turn it off, by the way,. Strong insufficient rotation on the serpentine makes the steering wheel be much more active than on Nissan, although from the stop to the stop by just a third of the turnover more. However, in comparison with the former Kamri manner of the current one is much better.
Toyota’s driver's seat is uncomplicated and convenient on a long trip. True, with a leather finish - quite slippery. Small lateral stops will keep only a full driver. The thin ones are forced to hold on to the wheel more so, so as not to crawl on the bends. But the steering wheel adjustable in two directions is able to adjust many features of landing and figures. By the way, additional audio and climate control buttons were made on the steering wheel. Very comfortably!
The standard typically Japanese diagram of governing bodies does not cause difficulties. The console with a climate installation and an audio system is unusual in design, but understandable. By the way, the player is able to read self -recorded discs in WMA and MP3 format. One such one will replace the full chainer of ordinary CDs. The rear passengers have no opportunities for individual multimedia entertainment. But there is space for any complexion, and even the three of them.
 
Japanese assorted
In our market, cars are in a business class, although in the USA, for example, Camry is a typical average family car with an affordable price of $ 18,270. Of course, the equipment for this money is poor, but we would be American problems
The minimum Camry in Russia (R0) with mechanical transmission, ABS, front and side airbags, alloy disks, separate climate control with an air ionizer costs $ 31,900. A machine with a machine gun and a washer of headlights is more expensive than $ 1,600. The next version of R2 (it is also Eleans, and it is Cyrillic) for $ 35,900 - already with a leather salon, heated and electric seats, parking sensors. Test Camry R3 - prestige for 37,600 dollars is additionally equipped with bixenon headlights, a target stability system and cruise control. And, finally, the top modification R4 lux is offered only with a 3.5-liter engine, adjusting the backs of the rear seats, the sunscreen and wooden inserts on the steering wheel.
Against this background, the basic price for the Thean is 29,990 dollars is more attractive. True, for this money you can purchase only a 2-liter car with a machine gun, on steel wheels, with separate climate control and frontal pillows.
Machines with a 2.3 -liter V6 engine in the Luxury version are distinguished by alloy wheels, an improved audio system, side pillows and safety curtains, active head restraints, an electric drive of the driver’s seat and heating the front seats. All this is for 33 100 bucks. In the Premium version for 36,900, an additional color display, a rear view camera, a six -disc chainer and a chip key that can not be removed from the pocket (the car opens and closes with pressing the button on the door handle), the rear window curtain, bixenon adaptive headlights.
For 43 990 - the maximum version of the thean - Premium with a 3.5 -liter engine and a variator, on 17 -inch wheels, with a massage seat and a front passenger stand, a heated rear seat and control of an audio system, including from the rear of the cabin.
 
After the fight
Of course, the originality of some design decisions of Thana captivates. I would like to get around again, sit in the cabin. But even if it was not so expressive in something, but more balanced Toyota, although with a small margin, won. Yes, there are no two winners in the basso of the sumoists
Anatoly Fomin: The merits of Toyota-Kamri in Russia, I believe, will be in demand more than the strong qualities of Nissan-Theian.
Nissan Teana is original and expressive. But against the background of a bright design and a memorable interior, the misses are only more noticeable.
General assessment 7.7
+ Memorable appearance and interior, very low noise level, excellent build quality, spacious front of the cabin, comfortable seats, smoothly working gearboxes, good handling on even roads.
- At the back there are not enough space for large passengers, ABS is roughly working, the comfort and energy intensity of pendants on large irregularities, illogical control of the climate installation, modest road clearance are insufficient.
Toyota Camry - demonstrates exactly what you expect from her. NO MORE, NO LESS. It's nice when expectations are justified.
General estimate 8.0
+ Logical controls, a spacious interior, a large transformable trunk, excellent smoothness on an uneven road, low aerodynamic noises, an economical engine.
- ambiguous logic of the transmission, uncertain behavior in marginal modes, small service intervals, tires are sensitive to wet coating.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anatoly Fomin
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"