Test Drive SsangYong Kyron since 2004 SUV

Drying nature

One of the most unusual and contradictory cars Sangon Caïron, along with the new appearance, finally got a gasoline engine. Denis Harutyunyan took the work on errors. Photo by author.
 
Remember what disputes broke out when the Ford Focus appears in the market? The automobile community was divided into hot fans and fierce opponents of an unusual style. Approximately the same reaction was accompanied by the debut of the Machines of Sanin in Russia. But now the debate should be sought from the front of Kyrona disappeared the strange multi-storey, corrected feed with much more pleasant eye by the lanterns does not cause active rejection.
 
The interior of the car was pleasantly surprised. Not the most rainbow premonitions were dispelled, although the declaration of the cabin does not pretend to the premium. The scale of appliances with amber backlight is perfectly read by a pity, look somewhat robust. High landing in combination with a lowered glazing line provides a good visibility for the sacrifice, but the side mirrors could be more larger. The moves of the mechanical box lever are too long a couple of times, including the third, touched the knuckles of the fingers of the air conditioner button (expensive versions are equipped with climate control). But, of course, the main thing is the location of the heating buttons of the seats right at the knee. Well thin yes subtitle! The larger one has to follow in order to not hook a small round. In winter, such an automation may, and comfortable, but in the summer, in the scorching, extra degrees of comfort will not add!
 
Under the hood, the sticker rushes into the eyes: Mercedes-Benz licensed. Well, a gasoline 150-strong engine of 2.3 liters, and even from the famous manufacturer will probably be very good. But ... the nature of the motor turned out to be an appearance reminded leisurely, somewhat implorious villagers. In the city of the engine, it is enough for a slow drift in a stream, but no more. On the highway for overtaking overloaded wagons, it is necessary to include reduced gear in advance and unwind the motor almost to the limiter otherwise the maneuver can delay. On the highway, as in the urban streets, it is better to go slowly fucking, with dignity. By the way, in this mode of the motor is almost not heard: it gives a voice only when the tachometer arrow rolls 4500 rpm.
 
Do not pay attention to the work of the suspension in the city nor on the highway. Although the major irregularities are shaking a little more than I would like to call the car with an uncomfortable vibration causing to the saddles are pretty relaxed. But it was worth moving on the brushed tractors of the primer, the perception of the car changed radically. Elastic and very long-weight suspension allows you to safely go even across the deep rut. Provocative attempt to bring it to breakdown failed even when driving large holes she managed to at least partly soften the blow. Such behavior awakened the excitement began to look for a place for diagonal hanging. Here is an earthen hormick! The first door of the car is stubbornly cling to wheels for dry ground. Second third. Only with the fifth attempt finally managed the rear wheel hung in the air. But what happened next, did not expect: the car could not get out independently! Neither the inclusion of a full drive, no lower transmission affects the lack of blocking the rear differential.
 
The price of the richest version of Kairon with a four-stage automaton reaches almost a million rubles. And what will the buyer of the basic version for 802 thousand? A large car with a spacious trunk, two pillows, air conditioning, full-wheel drive and good-natured-smooth character. It is largely similar to a wealthy farmer who does not look in the city stranger. However, the stone jungle him is not the joy of the soul wakes up in open spaces, to appreciate the charm of which urban residents are underworld.
 
Ssang Yong Kyron 2.3 is not too comfortable feeling in the city and rifles on the expanses of the fields, rustic carries, forest trails, where he will show himself in all its glory.
 
 
 

 
 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"