Test Drive Opel Antara Since 2010 Crossover

Lowering game

Two or four, two or four, two or four one or four! Most cars have the same motors in terms of volume, and only the Tiguan engine has driven out of the row. But it does not make it an outsider. On the contrary: its burbed unit the latest serial embodiment of engineering thought.
Economical dynamics against atmospheric proportionality. Freshness and manufacturability against experience, unification and collaboration of transcontinental autohygigants. Today, the heroes of the Compact crossover segment are trying to repulse the new Volkswagen Tiguan.
Opel Antara 2.4 MCPP
 
Outside
If you compare Opel Antara with a Coptorm Brother Chevrolet Captiva, then in the guise of the German, you can see some sport notes of the roof more showing (there is no need for Captiva, place the third row of seats), more sharp features of the body, and in general it looks easier.
As part of our test, Antara is not able to surprise advanced design: except that next to the very rustic Tiguan Opel it seems solid. But the classic forms allowed to do without dubious experiments with the inner space of the place and in front, and in the back abundantly.
Inside
Inside the Opel is difficult to confuse with something other branded style follow all the products of the company: from Corsa's baby to Big Antara. The wedge-shaped medium console of coarse plastic carries the classic three climate regulators, three large inclusions of the blowing deflectors and a well-readable information screen.
The devices are decorated even with some aristocraticity: large-scale speedometer and tachometer highlighted in silvery rings look good by themselves, but, alas, it does not matter with the style of the restrained techno, in which the rest of the interior is performed.
Landing in Opel is somewhat overwhelmed by the location of the pedal assembly: it is high and, at the same time, drowning deep into. Because of this, even a high driver is forced or lowering the seat (that in a high car is not at all good), or sit closer to the steering wheel.
Otherwise, hard seats are just pleased, the quality of assembly (Russian, by the way) is quite suitable. Plastic would be in the decoration of more expensive, it would be even better.
In move
Motor 2.4 with a capacity of 140 liters. with. Not the best option for a crossover with a curb weight of 1 805 kg. The following aggregate, with which Antara is proposed, already with a capacity of 3.2 l with a capacity of 227 liters. C.: For many, this is a clear bust in terms of economy, and at the same time a rise in price tax.
But the manual box, with which Opel is offered, promises not only to save 40,000 rubles. When buying, but also to paranterate with a modest herd under the hood.
The main thing is that I do not want to put up when moving, weak thrust on medium turnover. And this is despite the fact that the economical gear in the machine is two: the fifth and straight sixth.
On the track with a speed set after 100 km / h, it was necessary to change the fifth on the fourth, otherwise the arrow of the speedometer crawled on the scale is not substantially slow. In the city of the motor, enough long transmissions are enough allowed not so often to disturb the arm of the manual transmission, and not fall behind the stream. The only minus in high speed engine is noisy.
Outside the roads, it is not bad for a complete drive: an unconnected, without blocking, it allows you to confidently force the blurred areas of the path. The DCS system is designed to help when descending from the mountain, it supports a constant speed of 10-15 km / h, not allowing to accelerate. Just do not forget that Opel Antara road tires are much better feeling on the asphalt than outside it.
TOTAL
The price has never been a strong feature of German cars. But no innovations, no outstanding design, the buyer Antara will not receive for his money. Another thing is that from our Four Opel is offered with the most powerful, 3.2-liter motor for someone it can become a decisive factor. Like the fact that the waiting time of the ordered machine is limited to several weeks.
   
Specifications Opel Antara 2.4 MCPP
(manufacturer data)
Dimensions, mm (DHSHV)
4 580 x 1 850x 1 704
 
Curb weight, kg
1805.
 
Road clearance, mm
200.
 
Trunk volume, l (min)
370.
 
Engine and power, l (l. With rpm)
2.4 (140/5 200)
 
Maximum torque, nm at rpm
220/2 400.
 
Acceleration up to 100 km / h, with
13.3.
 
Maximum speed, km / h
170.
 
Fuel consumption (city / highway), l / 100 km
13.3 / 14.6.
 
Prices
With Motor 2.4 and MCPP Opel Antara costs from 897,000 rubles. The same machine, but with automatic transmission, pulls at 937,000 rubles. Completion of cars Next: ABS, ESP, Trailer Stability Stabilization System (TSP), Permanent Full Drive System with Anti-System System (TC), Descent Suction System in DCS Road Conditions (DCS), Climate Control, Skin Drive, Six Airbags . Engine 3.2 Prices for Antara starts from 1 095,000 rubles. For a complete set of Cosmo, and up to 1,205,000 rubles, for Cosmo Premium Plus. Box in this case without options only automatic.
Honda CR-V 2.4
 
Outside
Narrow line of black grave grave on the background of a puzzled body or a steep glazing line, running against a straight roof
Sell \u200b\u200bdetails of Honda CR-V are in disharmony, but within the same car look at least, interesting. Fashion Now such interfere with the appearance of the crossover and the coupe (remember at least the latest new BMW X6), and the designers of Honda managed to catch a tendency in the meeting.
Inside
Hondovtsy know a lot in sports interiors: In addition, they get them comfortable. The first thing that rushes into the eye, the aircraft with a short variator selector. Thus, the landing is obtained as the most assembled: all major controls at hand and look towards the driver.
The quality of the performance is also at the height: the cabin reigns soft plastic of different shades and good-quality leather.
Ergonomics pleased: due to the compact construction of the front panel, the niches and cup holders between the front chairs are comfortable, and the seats themselves are sufficiently comfortable. Not only liked narrow slippery and fairly highly set armrests on the backs.
In move
Elements of Honda CR-V asphalt, preferably smooth. On the bodies, the car, and at the same time the driver and passengers are greatly shaking, and there is no need to talk about comfortable movement.
On the track, the picture is changing strictly diametrically opposite the behavior of the car is absolutely passenger. The power steering does not process, making the control itself is quite tough and, at the same time, informative.
Turns The machine passes without tangible rolls, allowing enough to fully implement the power of a 2.4-liter motor. And if the same Antara engine is basic, then in the case of CR-V it is the most powerful unit. But do not forget: the curb weight of the Honda CR-V is just a half with a small ton. For this weight of the power in 166 liters. with. Enough quite.
The crossover accelerates rapidly, in sports gambling, and the speed of the carton variator only confirms: for the active driver of Honda CR-V 2.4 a decent choice.
But the modest road lumen means unsasphalite capabilities of the crossover very limited.
TOTAL
With the advent of the new motor and unless strong positions of the CR-V were even stronger: in the asset model, it is now possible to record not only memorable appearance and cool interior solutions, but also inspiring the dynamics.
Honda did not chase off the SUV and equip the car with a pseudo-gun package, and focused on the convenience of its operation in the conditions of the city. Judging by the abundance of orders, many customers appreciate in crossovers exactly this quality.
   
Technical characteristics of Honda CR-V 2.4 automatic transmission
(manufacturer data)
Dimensions, mm (DHSHV)
4 530 x 1 820 x 1 675
 
Curb weight, kg
1,595
 
Road clearance, mm
175.
 
Trunk volume, l (min)
442.
 
Engine and power, l (l. With rpm)
2.4 (166/5 800)
 
Maximum torque, nm at rpm
220/4 200.
 
Acceleration up to 100 km / h, with
eleven
 
Maximum speed, km / h
190.
 
Fuel consumption (city / highway), l / 100 km
13.1 / 7.4.
 
Prices
The most modest CR-V with a motor 2.0 and a six-speed mechanic costs 862,000 rubles. The machine is equipped with air conditioning, heated seats, immobilizer, central locking, as well as ABS, EBD, VSA, TSA systems, and eight (!) Safety pillows. For a car with automatic transmission, 938,000 rubles must be paid. As a bonus, get a skin finish with a selector handle and a steering wheel, a rain and light sensor, as well as discs on 17.
With a motor 2.4 CR-V costs 1,099,000 1,079,000 rubles, and the choice of the box will not only be the automatic variator.
Peugeot 4007.
 
Outside
Mitsubishi crossover, Recessed Peugeot, as Soviet Champagne: First, you do not understand how this can be, and trying, you realize that everything could be worse.
The muzzle in the style of Peugeot 308, stripped to Mitsubishi Outlander XL, is perceived first time, but also you get used to it. The rest of the French acceptor repeats the features of its Japanese donor: the same profile and rear, side mirrors and even religs.
The neck of the fuel tank is located in Japanese on the left. The owners of Peugeot are unusual, but looking at the exterior of the car, you know: you can get used to anything
Inside
Unlike the interior designers who worked on the Captiva-Antara couple, their French colleagues had a minimum. The point in the routine of the day, the design of the interior design, apparently, was perceived as free time.
Almost everything left from the Outlander salon: spacious dimensions, conveniently connoissed central console tools, steering wheel switches and even buttons on the steering wheel. The latter, though, already with the French Schildoy.
The same rustic devices from Mitsubishi are smaller; However, the development of Peugeot recently also does not shine innovations in the area of \u200b\u200bthe instrumental panel design.
The flight radio from XL sounds perfectly, and for an additional fee, 4007 can be equipped with a color touch display. And the Japanese climate control with three rotating rigors to use it easier and more convenient than buttons with an electronic scoreboard, as in the French.
However, the owners of Peugeot are most likely another point of view. Apparently, they will have to get used to it
Seats, skin-skinned and cloth, are quite comfortable, but lateral support is clearly not enough. Especially compared to the grippers Opel and Volkswagen. On the convenience of landing, the lack of adjustment of the steering wheel is affected. But here it is worth notifying: the convenience of placement of the driver of medium height does not affect.
In move
Peugeot 4007 is not bad, but it is still not a hatchback.
But the French suspension provided the Mitsubishi Frame with a good smoothness of the course. And on the asphalt, and the off-road on Peugeot does not shake and does not ignore.
From the entire four, the trick with a glass of water on the torpedo (accelerate, not a strait or a drop) is the easiest way to demonstrate here. In many ways, more thanks to the variator: 4007th is just a champion in smooth acceleration.
Especially for connoisseurs of hydromechanical jolts, when switching, engineers have provided submissive petals imitating gear shift. All as it should be: push Easy RESET RESET. Manual mode does not give a win in acceleration, but it helps faster to convey to the power unit driver's thoughts on the nature of the ride. Handmade Honest Mode: The variator holds the transmission down to the limiter.
The steering wheel from the very first degrees of rotation causes a quick change of the trajectory and at small angles of rotation is saturated with reactive effort.
TOTAL
Who would have thought that the Peugeot crossover would be the only car providing the ability to choose a drive (front, full full of blocked center)?
Considering the same 210 mm clearance, two zero turned out to be, for today, the most adapted to off-road car. And with a high smoothness of the stroke with a clear controllability of the 4007th and is suitable for the city. I can not believe that it's all about one car
   
PEUGEOT 4007 specifications
(manufacturer data)
Dimensions, mm (DHSHV)
4 635 x 1 805 x 1 670-1 715
 
Curb weight, kg
1 790.
 
Road clearance, mm
210.
 
Trunk volume, l (min)
510.
 
Engine and power, l (l. With rpm)
2.4 (170/6,000)
 
Maximum torque, nm at rpm
232/4 100
 
Acceleration up to 100 km / h, with
9.6
 
Maximum speed, km / h
191.
 
Fuel consumption (city / highway), l / 100 km
12.6 / 7.6.
 
Prices
The most affordable peugeot 4007 costs from 963 500 rubles. This includes: 2.4-latter gasoline engine, 5 transmission, 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, cruise control, power amplifier, steering column adjustment in height, MP3 radio tape recorder with 6 speakers, adjustment of the driver's seat height. Similar equipment with a variator (automatic transmission) costs 977 500 rubles. For the maximum version with gasoline 2.4 Premium Pack will have to lay out 1,084,000 rubles, and for the minimum, but with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel from 1,004,000 rubles.
Volkswagen Tiguan.
 
Outside
From the side, Tiguan is Touareg, reduced in proportions. Consequently, the crossover looks like a non-aid, but the massive polished VW Sewer on the radiator lattice has ceased to cause associations with something affordable and folk. Rather, on the contrary.
The younger is fulfilled in full compliance with the Volkswagen branded style, starting the form of headlights and lanterns, and ending with the silhouette and the overall style. With some angles, they can even be confused
But, if you wish, Tiguan is easy to give individuality before purchase: you can choose the future appearance of the crossover itself. Tiguan is available in Trac & Field and Sport & Style, which make it either low and stylish or off-road body kit. In addition, in the second version the car will also receive off-road package of useful electronics
Inside
The crossover salon is fulfilled in full compliance with the norms of Volkswagen: all the same order, ergonomics and family identity. The view from the inside is absolutely the same as in Golf and Touran. It is logical that the quality of the parts is appropriate; At the height readability of devices and a range of driver's adjustments.
Not on the hand Tiguan only a close salon, the total sad-gray (traditionally) color gamut and steering wheel, devoid of at least music control. However, Volkswagen promises to fix it in the near future.
Tiguan assembled in Russia in the Kaluga region. It is clear that the German quality of assembly can not be speech. But maybe about Russian: parts are fitted no worse than Western counterparts! Recall that in February, the wheels were familiar with Tiguan in Finland (No. 125 for March 2008), and can safely argue that there is a difference as an assembly ...
And the best impression left the Russian car! German Tiguan raised somewhere from behind, although it can be an age-related that car runs more than 5,000 km ...
In move
Under the hood Tiguan costs a 1.4-liter 150-strong TSI engine forced modification of the 140-strong twice of the upgrade Golf and Touran motor. The drive, default, front, but in case of slippage of one of the front wheels, the modified Haldex coupling quickly moves the required amount of torque to the rear axle.
Gearbox for now without options: manual, six-speed. There are no complaints about the handle: it works clearly and largerly, as sharing a German car, but also the machine is needed. At least because you need to make a pleasure dubious every minute to do the way from the first to the sixth gear on Tiguan.
Engine what you need! Motor smoothly and sharply accelerates and picks up from any revolutions. The crossover is obedient and confidently managed, even despite the weak effort is familiar to the brand on the steering wheel. Tiguan turns are stable, and in acceleration is sure.
Not bad insulation, coupled with inappropriate tires, makes Tiguan an incredibly quiet and acoustically comfortable car.
The disadvantages of Tiguan got out with the end of a smooth asphalt road. Hard body, short-pointed suspension and elastic-rigid shock absorbers forced to drop speed to a minimum when the pits and cords begin to grow frighteningly in size. Boots and shocking of the body. Conventional off-road phenomenon. In addition, the short course of shock absorbers often leads to breakdowns. So, the similarity with Touareg turned out to be exclusively external
TOTAL
The severity of the off-road arsenal and the opportunity to choose the equipment is a successful idea, but the extreme-off-road version of Track & Field (complete set of test vehicle) loses 4007th and in ground clearance, and in the comfort of off-road driving.
As for the city, here VW comes to leaders in handling and controlling overclocking. And if we are waiting for the machine, Tiguan can become one of the most attractive urban crossovers.
   
Volkswagen Tiguan specifications
(manufacturer data)
Dimensions, mm (DHSHV)
4 427 x 1 809 x 1 686
 
Curb weight, kg
1 546.
 
Road clearance, mm
200.
 
Volume of trunk, l (min-max)
470.
 
Engine and power, l (l. With rpm)
1.4 (150/5 800)
 
Maximum torque, nm at rpm
240/1 750-4 000
 
Acceleration up to 100 km / h, with
9.6
 
Maximum speed, km / h
192.
 
Fuel consumption (city / highway), l / 100 km
10.6 / 7.0.
 
Prices
Tiguan is available in three sets, the most affordable of which Trend & Fun costs from 849 999 rubles. It includes: 1.4-liter 150-strong engine with 6 MCPP, 6 airbags, multiple electronic auxiliary systems (ABS, EBV, HBA, EDS, ASR, MSR, DSR, ESP), electric power steering, driver's seat adjustment, adjustable height and the depth of the steering column, cruise control, climate control, radio tape recorder with MP3. The car with the same engine, but in the TRACK & Field and Sport & Style (904 000 rub. For a 2.0-liter 170-plug gasoline engine will have to lay out at least 1,053,550 rubles.

Text: Alexander Korobchenko Alexander Mikhailov,
Photo: Roman Stunnin

 

A source: Magazine "Wheels" [September 2008]