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Most inexpensive foreign cars on the Russian market - the models are far from new. They are issued under license or transmit to subsidiaries after the head is taken for the next novelty. Among the few exceptions from this rule is Seat-Ibis. IVIS of the first generation leads its history since 1984. The new model is largely unified with Volkswagen Polo, appeared in 1993. The current appearance of a compact hatchback has acquired after last year's restyling, which has affected mostly elements of the outdoor decor and the interior. All this time, the car was produced and manufactured in Barcelona at the head company of the Spanish company.
WHAT IS THE PRICE?
The most expensive version of Ivisa, with a liter gasoline engine (50 hp), is $ 8950 in Russia. For this money, you will receive a three-door hatchback in the basic set of SELECT. What is included in it? In general, a lot. Hydraulic power steering, audio preparation, immobilizer, headlights, bumpers in body color, glass with light tint, rear spoiler, additional stop signal, heating and rear window cleaner. Add steel wheels with plastic caps, textile covered seats, folding cut back seat, clock, outdoor temperature pointer and get a complete picture.
On our test, a five-door (surcharge $ 400) was 1,4 liter with a 1.4 liter engine (plus 10 hp and $ 1550). Features of its configuration - height-adjustable steering wheel and driver seat in the absence of an amplifier steering wheel. Total - $ 10 800. In some cases, dealers give discounts, so - bargain!
There are options and more expensive. Let's say the engine with a volume of 1.6 liters (75 hp) increases the price to $ 12,200. And the shocking cylinder turbocharge gun 1.8 20V with five valves per cylinder will cost $ 22,000, but it is already the other money, other equipment and others Buyers.
Ivis in the city Like any compact car, IVIS is primarily designed for urban operation. Among the advantages, we note small sizes, good maneuverability, a dear delicate motor, which gives the car a living character. The latter in combination with a rigid short-step suspension and sharp steering allows you to confidently flash not entirely disastrous congestion and probably like the dynamic ride style lovers. Payback for this is a significant vertical acceleration on the irregularities with a threat of suspension breakdown in a loaded machine. When parking, you feel the absence of a hydraulicel, although you won't call heavy steering wheel. In the urban time, the driver will probably challenge into small inner and right outer mirrors, and when moving with a reverse - and on a high back board, forcing the neck.
Ivis on the highway
In a long country trip, the live and sharp character of the Ivisov turns into other properties. The driver, accustomed to short in the city, suddenly discovers that on the highway, when you go under a hundred, the dynamics is no longer the same: you want to have a stock of traction, for example, under overtakers - intensively work the gear lever, supporting high engine speeds. In addition, with a vertical star, due to sensitive steering, there is a noticeable embarrassment, which requires constant attention and correction. The loaded car, of course, behaves calmer, however, the movement of her suspension remains not so much, and we know the roads - you know ... In general, if you just need to get to the cottage without emissions of adrenaline - do not rush.
The instruction requires filling the car with a gasoline with an octane number of at least 95. If it is not, IVIS can be content with 92th, only non-determined - the lambda probe and the neutralizer are installed in the exhaust system. Formally, with the existing abundance of tire workshops, the dock under the hollow of the trunk to the disadvantages will not attribute, and yet many would prefer to see a full-fledged wheel on her place. As they say, there is no asking, but someday may come in handy. Ivisa: the road is over
Of course, off-road exploits are not for Ivisa: the modest wheels of the Zhigulevsky dimension 175/70R13, small due to the developed front spoiler the angle of entry, the lack of protection under the engine compartment not only from the stumps or stones, but even from splashes. And given the Russian dirt and salty winters, even during operation only in the city, some screen should be installed, otherwise it is not avoiding visits to the service. At the same time, we note the high rigidity of the body body - even with a diagonal hanging of the door closes easily. In the wheeled niches, the fencers are installed, road clearance, in any case, an empty machine, not so small, and the drag motor allows you to move the latitude without any problems.
Ivis for people
If there is a major one among these - it is better to put forward: the doors swing wide, the range of longitudinal adjustment of the chair is great. However, the massive front panel and the central console will not fully collapse. Spring back a little more complicated - the doorway is smaller, and the passenger in 180 cm is almost reproached to the ceiling. However, you can slightly slid down-forward, the benefit of the backrest of the front seats is bent behind, and spacious toe for legs in the floor allow you to sit almost in ski boots. The third here will be clearly superfluous: a higher landing will make him humbly incline, and 130 cm in three width - not so much. The extreme will have to care from the head from contact with plastic struts.
The updated interior is at least quite simple and made without unnecessary clauses, it is quite modern and sympathetic. On the front panel there are several additional shelves, niches and even a separate boxing for credit cards. But the smokers will be unhappy - to get a cigarette in a microscopic ashtray, which is also located behind the lever of the gearbox, and in the parking lot it is not easy, and on the go ... By the way, it is not such a minor trifle, as it may seem at first glance - in many countries drivers are forbidden to even talk on a mobile phone, in order not to be distracted from the management. A little about the driver, more precisely, about his workplace. It is quite convenient and functionally, although not without some.
Ivice for loads The modest outside the trunk of the Ivisi is not so small: a thin pancake the dance allowed the floor as much as possible, and the high feed is to raise the regiment. As a result, 230 liters of foam blocks were manifolded into the luggage compartment. In addition, in the assets - folding cuts (40:60) back and rear seat cushion, as well as wide, reaching the rear door to the bumper. In general, not a truck, but there is little other cars of the same size capable of greater. But such a beautiful handle-emblem on the fifth doors is not exactly no one else.
Ivis broke out
Such a misfortune can climb any car, but it is especially undesirable to Seat. Machines of this brand in Russia there are few and in warehouses of dealers will find mainly consumables: brake pads, ball supports, shock absorbers, and the like trifle. The life of the Ivisian owner will greatly facilitate the fact that she is almost a Volkswagen Polo in mechanics. Worse, if the accident happened - the original outdoor details, as a rule, have to be ordered and then wait a few weeks. The guarantee in Russia is the same as in Europe - a year without a mileage limit.
Seat-Ibis is a modern, compact urban car, the basic disadvantages of which are a weak brand promotion and, as a result, not a very developed service.
The editors thanks Rosinka for the provided car.
Comparative car characteristics
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Ivis Assol 2112.
Number of seats 5 5 5
Curb weight, kg 955 1021 1080
Full weight, kg 1415 1595 1555
Maximum speed, km / h 157 172 186
Acceleration 0-100 km / h, from 15.1 12.5 12.0
Radio radius, m 5.4 4,9 5.5
Fuel consumption of highway 5.3 6.2 5.0
city, l / 100 km 8.8 12.6 6.3 / 8.8 *
Fuel reserve, l 45 48 43
Fuel AI-95 AI-92 AI-92
Number of cylinders of valves 4x8 4x8 4x16
Engine operating volume, SMZ 1390 1498 1499
Power, kW / l. with. 44/60 63/86 69/94.
at rpm 5000 5800 5600
Torque, NM 116 130 130
at rpm 3000 3400 3600
Length, mm 3875 4074 4170
Width, mm 1640 1678 1670
Height, mm 1420 1432 1430
Base, mm 2445 2520 2490
Pitch, mm 1430/1395 1405/1425 1400/1370
Road clearance, mm 150 160 165
Trunk volume, L 250/800 250/885 400
* At 90/120 / Hz.
Approximate prices in Moscow for some parts For Seat Ibis, US dollars
Front / rear shock absorbers 70/60
Front Springs / Rear 62/54
Ball support 40.
Sls 100.
Steering Rake 740.
Kit brake front / rear 42/54
Basket of clutch 280.
Filters: Air / Fuel / Oil 26/25/12
Generator belt 22.
Timing belt 36.
Hood 360.
Wing 120.
Front doors / rear 320/320
Windshield 280.
Headlight assembly 140
Running pointer 32.
Front / rear bumper 260/240
NORMO-HOUR 35
Yuri Neduchov
Photo by Vladimir Troustov
A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"
