Test drive by Renault Logan since 2009 sedan

Renault Logan II vs Renault Logan I. Mini-test

Rena ult Logan II. Price: from 299,000 rubles. On sale: since February 2009

An amazing thing, but the change of generations of one of the most popular cars in Russia was so imperceptibly that many only after buying a new Renault Logan, looking under the hood, was surprised to find that there was no transverse stability of the front axis in the car. But on Logan with a hydraulic wrap, it was definitely later! Where did he go?

To understand the anatomy of the miraculous transformation of Logan, we went to the Renault test training ground. This place is 80 km northwest of the French capital is almost unknown to the general public. Guests here are extremely rare. It is here that on the 610 hectares of the Daubevoye technical center, the current and future models of Renault are experienced in an environment of the strictest secrecy, some of which are born only after 23 years. It is not surprising that before the entrance we are greeted polite, but not objection to the requirement to hand over photographic equipment and take a non -disclosure subscription: security measures are no worse than at Soviet defense enterprises. However, today we came here not for the secrets of the future, but only to figure out the last and present Renault Logan.

And on the asphalt of the landfill, gleaming in the sun, there are already two logan. The restyled bodies are slightly unusual in appearance to Russia have not yet reached Russia, but at first glance completely identical: with 1.6 liter engines and the steering hydraulic power steering. However, in reality they are built on the chassis of different generations. Unlike an older brother, Logan II received more rigid elastic elements of the suspension and lost a reptile stabilizer. The main reason for these changes is that with the phenomenon of more powerful and heavy engines and, on the eve of the start of assembly of the new Sandero model, it was necessary to unify the suspensions of these two cars as much as possible.

The recipe was found in new adjustments. An increase in the stiffness of the silent blocks, springs and shock absorbers made it possible to achieve a threefold increase in transverse rigidity in front and two -time on the rear axle. As a result, even without a reptile stability stabilizer, the ratio of the angular stiffness of the leading axis remained at about the same level as the Logan I with a stabilizer: 54.4% versus 54.5%. This is enough to provide Logan II with the same ideal, in terms of controllability, light insufficient rotation as on Logan I with a stabilizer. Yes, the side rolls in the second generation Logan grow a little faster than that of the predecessor. In the skid, it breaks down a little sharper, but at the same time, the Logan II trajectory costs harder. However, the difference is so small that you can only feel it at the training ground. It is practically not felt in civil operation. Even the traditional indicator of the elk test according to the norms of ISO 3888? 2 At the training ground near Paris, he could not reveal the difference. Both Logan went through a double rearrangement with the same speed of 69 km/h, proving the absolute identity of the two generations of the French chassis.

Driving
Logan on the II chassis is a little better on the road, but it also breaks into the skid.

Salon
The decoration of the salon is completely identical, both in the pre -restyling Russian version and in the updated European.

Comfort
The suspension became a little tougher, but in comfort it hit purely nominal.

Safety
Remained at the same level.

Price
The cost of the car fell slightly, but this did not affect the price.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Low price, worthy of handling, moderately tough, but perfectly adapted to Russian roads.
- Not the most expressive and modern design, modest equipment.


Specifications
Mark and model - Renault Logan 1.6
Dimensions - 4250x1740x1534 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1598 cm3, 87 hp/5250 min -1
Transmission - mechanical, 5 -speed KP
Dynamics - max 175 km/h; 11.5 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Lada Priora, Chevrolet Aveo

Author: Vladimir Makkaveev

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [December 2009]