Test drive Opel Vectra sedan 2002 - 2005 sedan
Champion in all -around
The biggest plus of this car is almost complete absence of minuses. Faster, higher, stronger
Knowledgeable people affirm sports discipline more complicated than the all -around. From the athlete, it is required to be practically impossible to run quickly, jump high, throw far and easy to overcome barriers. Give Slabin at least in one form count, lost the chances of overall success.
Modern middle class sedans (category D) solve the same problems as masters of sports all -around. They simultaneously need to be affordable and prestigious, spacious and not bulky, comfortable and sharp in management, safe and enjoying driving. Solid compromises! That is why most modern sedans have a favorite horse. The Passat has prestige, Mon deo has a controllability, the lagoon has safety, the examples of appearance. But to call the strongest side of the vetera is very difficult. Not because the car is bad at all. On the contrary, like a good multifaceter, this Opel has a very even balance of positive qualities.
Price as an occasion for dating
However, even if the vetera completely had no other talents, the price would remain admire yourself. The minimum amount for which you can become the owner of this German sedan 19 990. Moreover, we are talking about dollars, not about the euro! At the same time, the Club equipment (Club) is luxurious without five minutes. What are only six airbags, air conditioning and alloy wheels in addition! In a word, already in the Vectra base a full -fledged modern car, and not just a body, wheels, seats. Moreover, after a thorough study of the list of standard equipment, the club may seem the best choice. Indeed, from more expensive comfort ($ 21,770), this performance differs only in the lack of music, heating seats and climatic. The catch is that for the club, as for starting configuration, a minimum number of options is offered. And if you do not think your car without a hatch in a roof or xenon, you still have to start with comfort. By the way, it was the vector in this performance with a 1.8 liter engine and the mechanics that we chose for a detailed acquaintance.
For every taste The Vectra family has four models. Moreover, all of them are either already sold or will be sold in Russia. The closest relative of the Sedan Hatchback Vectra-GTS with a pronounced sports character is offered with a 2.2-liter four ($ 24,950), as well as with a V-shaped six working volume of 3.2 liters and a capacity of 211 hp. The fastest vector in history will be yours for $ 32,550.
In addition, this summer has started sales of the station wagon Signum. This car, built on the elongated vetera platform, will perform the functions of the Opel flagship in the coming years, replacing the aging omega. The price of a representative station wagon starts from a mark of $ 30,290. Finally, in the spring of 2004, a vestra-channel (in the picture) with a record in the classroom luggage compartment will appear in Russia.
One way or another, competitors rest at prices. Of the European and Japanese classmates, only the morally outdated Peugeot 406 is cheaper, in which six pillows cannot be obtained for all the gold of the world. Contemporaries as a selection is more expensive. Mondeo will draw 21 820 euros in an approximate performance, they ask for 20,990 euros for the lagoon, the Avensis is estimated at $ 22,900. And if you wanted a passat with a similar level of equipment, prepare all 26,000 euros! This is more expensive than Vectra with an excellent 2.2-liter 144-horsepower engine ($ 23,950), which plays with a turbo passage in one league in dynamics.
The vetera provides for another Eleganes execution for $ 24,450. But it should be considered only if you really want to order a leather salon plus $ 1870. Which, perhaps, is already too much. Vectra-composter is quite self-sufficient and so accessible that you do not cease to marry compatriots who stubbornly choose more expensive goods.
List of standard equipment
Club-1,8 ($ 19 990)
Six airbags
ABS
Break Assist
The system for redistributing brake force on the rear wheels
braking control system in turn (CBC)
power steering
air conditioner
Anti -boom system
alloy wheels
Front electric windows
Electric mirrors and heating
Rear seat mount system isofix
Central Castle with remote control
The folding back of the rear seat with a hatch for long objects
For comfort-1,8 ($ 21,770), comfort-2.2 (μP $ 23 950, automatic transmission $ 25,570) Additionally:
climate control
Heating the front seats
Audiosystem with a CD-reiver (7 speakers)
Rear door lifts
For Elegans-2.2 (PMP $ 24 450, automatic transmission $ 26 250) Additional:
fog lights
Steering wheel decoration with leather
ESP
Optional equipment*:
Electric Luke $ 800
xenon headlights (include washer and auto -corrector) $ 600
headlight washer $ 200
fog lights $ 175
Tire pressure indicator $ 100
Cruise control $ 300
rain sensor $ 200
Rear glass curtain $ 250
Rear lateral glass curtains $ 150
Faculty $ 300
* Selective positions
Average It is quite obvious to Opel's appearance does not deserve a bad assessment, as well as excellent. And what to put Vectra, three or four is a purely voluntary business. On the one hand, it is a pity that the designer group of Michael Picstone failed to give the appearance of the car expressiveness and catchy. On the other hand, it should be noted: with all the orderly of the vector style, there is no kind of imitation of imitation, no matter how you look. And this is also an obvious plus of Opel solid and representative on the road. Powerful optics, deliberately straight lines can be seen immediately, in front of you is not a boy, but a husband.
The prudence of the car is not only in the severity of the outlines. Look: the bottom of the body borders the black plastic skirt will not have to be repainted with small scratches, which are inevitable during the assault on curb stones. There are also very practical shelters of four pieces, a full set. On the roof under neat plugs, mounts for the upper trunk are hidden. And most importantly, on the door to the right, as if in spite of Volkswagen, a full -fledged rear -view mirror flaunts. Correct visibility should be even in the basic configuration. Although, running ahead, I admit that high feed, thick racks of the roof and a pair of awkward head restraints of the sofa are greatly concealing the view back. So for complete confidence, order parking sensors. Expensive, but $ 300 is needed.
Honey and tar
Inside, the new vector is not at all the same as before. No wonder the leading interior designer moved to Rousselsheim from Audi. Of course, the vector is not yet A4, but the race behind the leader has already begun. To begin with, Opel had a design, this is something new! Strict, in the style of industry, but not at all boring lines of torpedo, doors and the central console. Cold, but stylish. Then a thorough selection of finishing materials that make a very pleasant impression. And, of course, the quality of the assembly, deprived of the vices of pre -production specimens.
In general, in the vector you feel a modern approach to the design of the salon, when the inevitable reducing cost of production is not an obstacle to the convenience of the driver and passengers.
Take at least the steering wheel. It would seem that ordinary cheap plastic, but its texture is somewhat reminiscent of the skin, and small pimples provide reliable contact with the palm. Or a musical system with a very convenient round control. Thanks to him, it is easy to switch from the tuner to the CD player and vice versa, and large volume and search reostats make the installation of optional music control buttons on the steering wheel with an empty waste of money. You can save on beer $ 75. Or here. The pens above the doors are equipped with a microlift, a penny thing, but what a pleasant one!
Governing bodies
1. A block of windows, mirrors and lock locks. 2. The head control unit. 3. Remote control buttons of the audio system. 4. Switch of turns indicators. 5. Sound signal. 6. Wiper switch. 7. The on -board computer display. 8. The heating switch of the seats. 9. Alarm button. 10. The audio system panel. 11. Climate control unit.
Dashboard
1. The indicator of the temperature of the coolant. 2. Tachometer. 3. Information display. 4. Speedometer. 5. odometer. 6. Fuel level indicator. 7. Blocks of control and signal lamps.
But the list of such amenities can be continued: in a rather spacious glove box, there is a cooling mode, the central armrest has longitudinal adjustment, a convenient box for small things between the seats is equipped with a curtain. True, the on -board computer with the support of 12 languages \u200b\u200bwas a little disappointed. He can communicate with you in English, French, in German, and even in Data, but not in Russian! Meanwhile, in the first six months, more foreign cars have been sold in our country than in Denmark sold per year. It's a shame for the power, in fact
A practical solution to the upper trunk is hidden behind neat lids
All the upper handles of the cabin are equipped with a microlift that smoothly returns the handle to a non -working position
The mandatory anti -frying package includes a double rubber door seal
The upper part of the cunning screwdriver hiding in the gas tank hatch can be unscrewed by wheel caps, the bottom is activated by the children's blocking of the doors (shown by the arrow)
Behind the intimate curtain, a box lurked for small things, which can be used as a cup holder for two seats
The regulator of the glove microclimate for you beer is more cold?
However, this is not the only remark. The gear lever clearly lacks the clarity of switching. The windows control unit seems to be overloaded. Or here are climate control. At first glance, everything is great. Handles similar to the rounds of the high-end class audio systems (especially this similarity is obviously at night, when the rheastcs are highlighted from the inside), delight with clear intermediate positions and are in the reach. Without distracting from the road, you can change the temperature and intensity of air flows. But I wanted to add air to my feet and I had to climb into the flight comprehensive menu. Unknown. Although all of the above can be called perfect trifles compared to chores due to steering wheel switches. This is something with something!
The so -called impulse switches do not have clear intermediate positions. The turn signal touched easily to the lever exactly three times, pressed the blink of blinking to the end of the century. It is convenient in theory. In practice, not too much. Personally, I never felt a thin line that distinguishes a slight press from a serious one. And when you want to turn off the turn signal, you pull the lever upstairs, of course, you are slightly overgrown, and the car already flashes not to the left, but to the right! Well, I got rid of that day on Moscow roads! Of course, a person is not a flea to everything will get used to it. But having caught the next skewed look of the Moscow driver, let me forgive me the traffic police! I decided that day not to use the turn signals anymore at all.
We liked
Adaptation to Russian conditions
Good handling
Generous basic equipment
Excellent seats
As well as:
Affordable price
High level of passive safety
Great sound insulation
We didn't like it
Impulse steering switches
Lack of Russian -speaking menu of the on -board computer
Limited rear review
Gas tank plug without safety cable
As well as:
Nervous adapted suspension
Fuzzy moves of the gearbox lever
Sit for 75 million
But the seat is a song. He sat down and fell in love! In appearance, Opel's driver's chair does not make a stunning impression. Practical, dense, tenacious and considerable fabric upholstery, as if an unremarkable profile. Where did the guys from Rousselsheim threatened 75 million euros, just so much took the creation of a new generation? Let's take a closer look. Yeah, how many adjustments are there, as many as five: longitudinal, angle of inclination of the pillow and back, pillow height plus lumbar. If you were not able to find a convenient position in the vector, it means that you are lazy and unscientific.
The amazing feature of the chairs of this Opel is that you can find several ideal positions for yourself: for example, relaxed for a long journey or collected when you make a laugh in your mood. In any case, all governing bodies will be in the optimal reach. Well, the last curtsy Opelian seats. After four hours driving you will understand why the movement for the healthy backs of Germany issued a vector certificate as the only car whose seats meet all orthopedic requirements. A feeling of pleasant flexibility in the body will not leave you anymore.
Adjustable armrest and button for unlocking the trunk from the passenger’s side are not only pleasant, but also very useful little things
With such an abundance of adjustments, but not find a convenient position? There is no such thing!
There are no problems in spaciousness. On the one hand, when the front armchair is pushed to the stop, you do not walk around the back. But only people who waved over two meters need such extreme adjustment. On the couch, in principle, the three of the reserve of space in height and width can be accommodated, it is only a pity that the central tunnel will be pretty much interfering in the middle.
Despite the narrow opening of the luggage compartment of the Vectra is one of the most spacious and convenient. Pay attention to the angle of opening of the trunk cover
So, what kind of trunk we have? Overall, not bad. Let the loading height are too big, and the opening could be wider. But 500 liters of a useful volume of an almost perfect rectangular shape, this is not often found in a classic sedan often. But with the transformation of the salon, the vetera is like everyone else. Only the backs of the seats are folded, and the formed platform cannot be called absolutely even. Fully folding seats cannot be ordered at all. True, for lovers to transport spinning rods, skis and skirting boards, in addition to the hatch in the back of the sofa, a special option is intended. For $ 130, you will be installed a passenger chair with a folding back. I don't want to transport it!
All in moderation A 1.8-liter gasoline fourth minimally accessible to Vectra engine both in Europe and in Russia. And his 122 l. With. By and large, there is enough car for the car. Of course, there were no compromises. To make the vector acceptable in both the city and behind his line, the designers had to equip the car with a box with stretched gear relations. Up to 3000 rpm, Opel breathes half -heartedly. And only a pleasant pickup begins behind this mark. But on the Vectra highway, it almost does not give out its modest volume. It continues quite adequate acceleration and 150 km/h. It is not surprising that in maximum speed, Opel is ahead of all classmates.
Nevertheless, I don’t want to go too quickly on Vectra. To blame the adapted suspension should be blamed. According to the Opelians themselves, the so -called police version of the suspension for bad roads is delivered to Russia. Well, in this case, I do not envy the German policeman. Of course, the extra two and a half centimeters to clearance is not bad. But more rigid springs and shock absorbers, alas, are not only for the good.
On the irregularities of the vector, he dances, like a disk-legged behind a mixer remote control. Sometimes it seems that the car repeats the profile of the road with the accuracy of the oscilloscope, which is the slightest changes in the heart rhythm. As they say, this does not affect speed does not get out of control, but such a fact applies to the nerves. The most annoying thing is that the usual, unadapted vector was not observed such an unpleasant feature. And if you are concerned about the insufficient energy intensity of the adapted suspension, I recommend that you look at the vector-gts hatchback with its sporting tuned chassis.
Otherwise, it is difficult to repent something. Great brakes were pleased with the tenacious, perhaps the optimal time of ABS operation and a progressive characteristic of the work. I liked the controllability. A relatively sharp steering wheel (2.7 turns from the stop to the stop) and the clear performance of the command, coupled with the predicted front -wheel drive reactions, will not frighten a beginner. It is gratifying that even in the basic version there is an anti -wings system in the car. On the dry highway, its advantages are difficult to evaluate, but in winter, on an icy road, the anti -wings will be useful. For a quick 2.2-liter vector, a system of dynamic stabilization of a movement of $ 500 will also be useful. Moreover, ESP Opel is one of the best in the world. Indeed, if necessary, the engine in turning the electronics will brake not two wheels, as usual, but three. Thus, ESP works not only more efficiently, but also more intelligent, flattering driver’s pride. As for soundproofing, this is the real pride of the creators of the Vectra. Cool aerodynamics (aerodynamic resistance coefficient is only 0.28 one of the best in class indicators) means that even at speeds far beyond 100 km/h the noise of the wind does not bother the driver and passengers. The isolation of the wheel arches is good, and only when the tachometer arrow begins to approach the red zone, the engine noise becomes annoying. Maybe it is for the better? Now you will definitely know: since the noise of the motor is heard, it means that you are seriously exceeding the permissible speed.
Engine
1. Air filter case. 2. Mastensal neck. 3. Oil probe. 4. Expanding tank of the cooling system. 5. The tank of the main brake cylinder. 6. Protective casing of the battery. 7. Back of the glass gunner.
Safety
In the field of the fight against automobile injuries in Opel, they achieved serious success. Firstly, Vectra received 30 points in the Krash-tests of Euroncap to the notorious fifth star did not have enough of the very small. But the most pleasant thing, in Ruselsheim they do not try to earn extra penny on human lives. Therefore, six pillows, and ABS, and active head restraints, and the branded Opel pedal node, crumbling during the collision, are already included in the basic configuration. The same applies to the standard fasteners of isofix for children's seats. The pillow from the passenger’s side on the basic vector does not turn off, and therefore, it is forbidden to install a children's chair on this seat. However, for $ 150, the right chair can be equipped with an employment sensor that automatically disconnects Air Bag.
The children's blocking of the doors appeared uncomfortable. Not only is the necessary switch in the end of the rear doors, you can activate it only by using a special plastic screwdriver hiding in a gas tank hatch. Everything is too surprising.
Operation, service
In total, in 17 cities of Russia there are 30 official Opel dealers, of which twelve in Moscow and three in St. Petersburg. The factory warranty on all cars from Rousselsheim is two years without limiting a run. Some dealers offer the third warranty year, while the total mileage should not exceed 100,000 km. The cost of the Normal Council in service centers ranges in the region of $ 2535. If the desired part was not in the warehouse of the dealer, you will have to place an order, which will be fulfilled for one, a maximum of two weeks. It is important to remember that the competition among Opel dealers, at least in Moscow, is very high, because you will probably be offered discounts or special offers for service and prices for spare parts.
In addition, you can give your Opel a unique look with the help of an Irmsher atelier. In the colorful catalog of the German company you will find everything that your heart wants: from aggressive aerodynamic body kit and elegant elements of the interior to an evil graduation system and racing suspension. The most important thing is that all the Irmsher components are considered original accessories, and therefore, even a tuned Opel completely preserves the factory guarantee.
Opel Vectra 1.8
common data
Body
5-door sedan
Equipped mass, kg
1375
Complete mass, kg
1850
Maximum speed, km/h
205
Acceleration time 0100 km/h, with
11.2
Highway fuel consumption/city, l/100 km
6.1/11.1
Fuel supply, l
61 (AI-95)
Engine
Location
Front transversely
Design
gasoline, 4-cylinder, in order, with two upper camshafts
The number of valves per cylinder
four
Diam. cylinder x Piston stroke, mm
80.5x88.2
Working volume, SMZ
1796
Compression ratio
10.5
Power, L.S. at rpm
122/6000
Torque, kgsm at rpm
17/3800
Chassis
Drive unit
On the front wheels
Transmission
Mechanical, 5-speed
Gear rates I; II; III; IV; V; Z.Kh.
3.73; 2.14; 1.41; 1.12; 0.89; 3.31
main gear
3.74
Suspension:
Independent, spring, with stabilizers of the anti -resistance stability
front
Type McEzerson
behind
Mollycent
Steering
REMENCH with an amplifier
Brakes
disk, in front are ventilated, ABS
Tires
215/55 R16
Prices for spare parts and then, euro
TO1 15,000 km 168
TO2 30,000 km 268
TO3 45,000 km 168
Oil filter 3
Air filter 14
Fuel filter 15
Spark plug (1 pc.) 8
Front brake pads/rear 95/54
Tip of steering thrust 30
Steering jacket 30
Ball support (lever assembly) 278
Hood 423
Front shock absorber/rear 91/90
Front wing 147
Rear wing 297
Front door 443
The rear door 424
Front bumper (outer part) 362
Rear bumper (outer part) 362
Lobic glass 292
Side glass 82
Front headlight assembly 200
Rear lamp assembly 102
We decided:
Opel-Vetra is a comprehensively gifted car. In no form, with the exception of the price, the sedan from Ruselsheim did not win. But in the general classification, Vectra deserved at least the top three of the best class cars.
Mikhail Medvedev, photo of Maxim Goncharov
Source: Magazine "Limousine" [09/03]
