Test Drive Opel Agila since 2008 Hatchback

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In Europe, a new challenger appeared at the sympathy of the best half of human Opel-Aguil. How big his chances tried to appreciate Denis Harutyunyan. Photo by the author and opla.
A TOY!
It is simply impossible to perceive the car without dinner. Speed-ladies pop up against the will: machine, girlfriend, Agilochka. Meanwhile, there is something to talk about and seriously.
Not in vain, Marketers General Motors persistently rank Aguil not to Class B hatchbacks, but to dispatch. The layout of the interior causes so strong associations with mini Wahans that you forget what car you sit in. Highly standing front seats, a slightly dilated steering wheel, semi-boiled legs on the pedals are all from larger and roomy cars. But to complain about discomfort. Sin: you sit comfortable, the visibility is excellent. Especially liked the clear and short gear lever made to the tide of the center console. And the instruments will have to get used to. With the go, it is possible to determine the speed on the speedometer, but to understand how much gasoline is left, harder.
A cheerful interior decoration is able to bring even the most worn business woman delight. Colored inserts on the panel, bright cloth of seats, according to which the letters of Agila are scattered in chaotic order, this motley carnival could hide any flaws if they were found.
I think the ladies of the whole world will appreciate the trunk. Even in the usual form you can remove not only the cosmetic bag, but also a couple of small bags. For more serious goods, it will be necessary to fold the back of the rear seat. Make it very easy: just pull the loop! Even the most fashionable and expensive manicure will not suffer from such an operation.
Motor diet
Liter on five many or little? Looking for something. If about the volume of the motor, then perhaps enough. True, you will have to put up with very leisurely overclocking and a very unpleasant vibration of a three-cylinder motor at idle. With a slow movement along the European streets, enough such a modest, but many, probably, will want more. The character of the 4-cylinder 1,2-liter engine is much friendlier. With him, a small light machine becomes even greasy and slightly playful, reminds a cheerful and mischievous puppy.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to ride on Agile, which should become the fastest, with a 1.3-liter diesel engine. By the way, exactly the same engine is installed on the corse and at a much more severe hydraulic. And such a baby with this motor should just fly like on wings!
That the ladies will not like it, so this is a harsh suspension, which makes mini-opels, evenly shake even in completely harmless irregularities. But to steer is easy and pleasant; Large angles of rotation of the wheels allow no tension to leave close parking. Aguila keeps a straight line, and it does not allow frightening rolls in turns.
Pleasant, cozy, cheerful machine can win the hearts of many buyers and buyers. Alas, for us in the near future it will remain an inaccessible decision on supplies to Russia has not yet taken. It's a pity! Aguil could make a fresh, bright note not only in European, but also in the Russian car orchestra.
Opel Agila Despite the minor disadvantages, it is capable of charming both women and men.
Denis Harutyunyan

 
 
 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"