Test drive Nissan Tiida (Versa) Sedan since 2006 sedan
Child of boom
Compact cars of any brands in our country diverge like hot pies. The boom of consumption is said by economists and marketers. The Nissan company is well aware of this, so the expansion of the model range was made at the expense of more than three years of the model sold around the world. Yes, Nissan Tiida is not a novelty. It began to be produced back in 2003 at three factories in Mexico, China and Japan on the joint platform of Renaultnissan. On the common platform with her, Micra, Note, as well as Renault Clio and Modus are built. Cars from the American continent will be supplied to us. The fact that the car has been produced for a long time, there are advantages: child diseases have been eliminated, the necessary improvements have been made. But on the other hand, it is a little disappointing for what we are offered, if allowed, a secondary product. Although most potential buyers will never know about this. What do they care about the story? Tiida looks modern.
By the way, Nissan has large views of the Russian market for the new views of the Russian market.
Tiida, and in the next one in general 20,000. What caused such optimism? Really only a consumer boom? To figure out this, we took on a test a very popular version of a hatchback with a 1.6 liter engine in Russia and an automatic machine. And it’s good that the hatchback, I thought, walking in the parking lot and watching Nissan all striped on it, among which the Tiida sedans came across. In front, both options for the body are absolutely identical, but the ridiculous trunk does not paint the sedan from behind. Yes, it is almost twice as much as that of the hatchback (467 liters against 272 l). Yes, our sedans are very fond of. But the car in such a body looks ugly. Hatch is more pleasant to the eye. Tiida resembles Renault Megane with common forms and proportions. At the back is similar to the Peugeot 307. But the corporate grille of the radiator does not allow us to doubt the Nissan. In external and internal dimensions, the car seemed like Nissan Note. I checked the technical characteristics, it is, almost identical sizes. And the prices are approximately the same. Why did you need to withdraw two such similar models to the market? Who do Nissan marketers see Tiida buyers? They say successful young men and women who love outdoor activities. About the same thing was told about Note. And, by the way, about Qashqai, the price of the cheapest monotive modification of which is at the TIIDA level with good equipment. A little confusing is the situation.
The first thing I pay attention to is a chip key. To open the door or start the engine, it is not necessary to get the key from the pocket. For cars of this class, this is still a rarity. I sit down in a chair and immediately notice the advantages of a mini -fingered layout with a high roof. The salon is spacious, light (large area of \u200b\u200bglazing), and above the heads a huge supply of space. But the fabric front seats themselves upset. Too soft, shapeless, absolutely without lateral support. I drove on Tiida for a couple of days about 700 km, and the body constantly felt fatigue and inconvenience. And the levers of adjustments are located near the central tunnel unusual. In the same place, in the center, right under the folding boxing box, the heating keys were also located. It is very difficult to get to them, you have to be distracted from the road. Behind, oddly enough, the chairs are tougher and more convenient. In addition, there is a lot of space there. The pillow moves in the longitudinal direction (as much as 240 mm), you can change the back tilt. Even a person under 190 cm can be seated without problems. The quality of materials used for interior decoration is very decent. The armrests on the doors are made soft and lined with skin. She was covered with a steering three -spoke multifunctional wheel, similar to its counterparts from other Nissan models.
Devices in three wells with red lights are read well, as well as the readings of the on -board computer. At the top of the central panel is a 2-din radio with a good sound. Below is a microclimate control unit with constantly glare from the light passing through the back door with a round screen. If you do not pay attention to the little things, then the Tiida salon can be recognized as very solid, spacious and quite ergonomic, with the exception of the already mentioned front seats. Well, what is Nissan on the go? I did not expect miracles from the 110-horsepower 1.6-liter motor and 4-speed automatic transmission. They did not happen. Tiida gains speed calmly, without excitement. The motor is buzzing inexpressively, the machine gun, know yourself, slowly, sticking the programs. The car loading strongly affects the dynamics. Press the gas in the floor of the ungrateful lesson. Subsequent acceleration does not correspond to either the accompaniment of the motor, or the tangible jerk of the checkpoint switched down. It is better to go smoothly, predicting the situation in advance. And then Nissan will please. Because the car suspension is well tuned. Quite dense, but at the same time comfortable. She does not disturb the passengers in vain either shaking or noise. And the brakes are excellent. Clear and tenacious.
The perception of the car spoils the empty steering wheel. During rebuilding, especially at high speeds, the feeling is created that in the steering mechanism of the backlash. In turns, you have to feel for the trajectory, there is no information. Nevertheless, turning, Tiida demonstrates tenacity and stands to the last in the turn, in the limit, going into demolition. Safe suspension settings .. In addition, ABS is already equipped in the Tiida database, Brake Assist and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) systems. We put another plus for such an inexpensive car. And for a surcharge, a stabilization system is also offered. But even without it, in those days when the first snow fell on Moscow, I did not feel any tension behind the wheel. Nissan overcame the obstacles of insidious snowy roads even on summer tires, demonstrating confidence in his abilities amazing for a small car. Many people who need a car as a means of transportation, Nissan Tiida will like. Calm, reliable, comfortable and very spacious. I don’t know if these many are enough for Nissan Tiida to become a bestseller. Probably still enough. Boom of consumption, say economists and marketers Prices and configuration
In Russia, Nissan Tiida in Hatchback and Sedan bodies. Engines 1.6 l (110 hp) and 1.8 liters (126 hp). Comfort, Elegance and Tekna configuration. Comfort (from 499 900 rubles) is possible only with a 1.6 liter engine, 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission. The standard: ABS, fabric salon, audio system with CD and 4 speakers, electric drive and heating of external mirrors, steel wheels R15. A 1.8-liter engine is available for Elegance, which is equipped only with a 6-speed manual transmission. The equipment is supplemented with a chip key, climate control, an on-board computer, rain and light sensors, front and rear armrests, fog lights, folding mirrors and cast discs R15. TEKNA (from 595 900 rubles) 1.6 liters of the motor are available only with an automaton, and a 1.8-liter again only with a 6-speed handle. There is already a salon, the steering wheel and the gearbox handle are trimmed with skin, a 6-disc CD changer appears. The most expensive TIIDA hatchback with 1.6 liters of engine and automaton in the Tekna configuration costs 609,500 rubles.
Dmitry Krotov
Source: Motor magazine [November 2007]
