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Review and comparison of SUBARU R1I R2 cars

Specifications of the model Subaru R1 I AWD
Length 3285 mm x width 1475 mm x Height 1510 mm.
Wheel base: 2195 mm.
Machine weight: 850 kg.
Drive: four-wheel drive
Engine: 0.7-liter, 4-cylinder, developed Power 46 hp at 6000 rpm, the greatest torque is 5.9 kg / m at 5200 rpm.
Transmission: CVT Variator
Machine price: 1 million 253.7 thousand yen.
 
 
The R1 car is distinguished by European features of the face, but his fellow R2 is a typical Asian
It is difficult to say why it happened, but the appearance of the SUBARU car brand until recently obviously suffered excessive conservatism. Until recently, it is up to the year before last, when a small car Subaru R2 appeared on the market. At that time, minivans with cubic forms of body were most popular among such machines. Of course, I mean the Suzuki Wagon R, Honda Life and Daihatsu Move. Naturally, on their background, a pretty little car of the Ladybird R2, with sloping body panels looked like something extraordinary. This indifference was even more increased due to the unusual decorative grille of the radiator, the insertion of which was a branded emblem.
At the beginning of this year, a new version of this car comes out - Subaru R1, which looks as original as the model R2, and also has a shortened body with two side doors. The combination of the bail + 2-door body gives the car even greater originality. This is a typical car for moving alone. In the design of the cabin, more precisely, in its color decoration, the preference was resolutely given to the red tones. Although subsequently, as you know, an option with a gray interior appeared, but it did not affect the general view of the car. Suffice it to say that this version of the cabin is provided, in which not only seats, but even the door panels, along with the handles, armrests are made under velor. It is clear to what, more precisely, to say, for whom designers were counted! Well, of course, the calculation was built on the category of buyers, which are so sensitive to everything that at least remotely resembles real exquisite salons. Let even in miniature!
I believe that after going into the light of the model R1, the number of ladybugs, which are already quite a lot on the streets of Japanese cities, will grow at an accelerated pace. Although, if you analyze the structure of demand for small cars, then the minivan type machines are still dominated here. We look at the statistics: the largest volumes of implementing the minivans with the already established design, that is, cars like Wagon R. The number of sold cars is measured with tens of thousands per month. Against this background, so that the Subaru R1 & R2 project can be called successful, it is necessary that at least several thousand such cars sell at least a month. Therefore, it is quite logical to expect that the manufacturer will take some steps in order to fight for the buyer. And how to deal with him? Only demonstrating the attractiveness of their cars, isn't it?
After entering the light of the new car, it became clear that the operation more buyers, old and new began. And one of the first steps tested repeatedly - it is to make two different models, Subaru R1 and Subaru R2. What is needed for this? First of all, make them visually different. No sooner said than done! In addition to the older brother, the R2 car comes out with anterior array of altered shape. That is, with a lattice devoid of its middle section. It would seem, a simple reception, but as a result, the car began to look a few, I would say, asian. And the car R1 leave the former shape of the lattice. And he becomes European busy. So - European. That's all, both cars brew their own face, and now they are easily distinguished from each other.
Specifications of the model Subaru R2 Refi
Length 3395 mm x width 1475 mm x Height 1520 mm.
Wheel base: 2360 mm.
Machine weight: 810 kg.
Drive: 2wd.
Engine: 0.7-liter, 4-cylinder, developed Power 46 hp at 6000 rpm, the greatest torque is 5.9 kg / m at 5200 rpm.
Transmission: CVT Variator
Machine price: 997.5 thousand yen.
 
Modification R2 Refi Machine that allows a woman to stay a woman
In the model row R2, among other things, there is also a typical female car - R2 Refi. It was decided immediately that it would be produced exclusively for women. And if so, then, as they say, God himself ordered to include in the team of developers and women. Please do not frighten: include only as consultants, no more. Something from what women should be coming up in advance - to paint the car in a pink color and draw on every chair on the kitten. But the authors of the project were not going to be limited to this, it was planned to create a car that would attract the attention of adult female species. And what distinguishes them, first of all? Of course, the desire to always stay beautiful. A team of female employees aged from 20 to 30 years old was chosen, and began to find out what exactly the most worries them. It turned out that the main problem around which the debate was going, this is a state of women's skin. In particular, it is bad if it dries, peeling, becomes more sensitive. Folds, wrinkles, etc. can appear. etc. During such discussions, the decision was born with which all women agreed, without exception: you need to make such a car that would take care of my skin, how all the characters of commercials are constantly said.
In order for the skin not irritated, first of all, it was decided to put a vitamin air conditioner in the cabin, and the salon itself is protected from the harmful effects of ultraviolet and infrared rays. With this task, windows made of special glass should cope. In addition, seats treated with amino acid should be in the cabin. This complex of protective and supporting measures was called a moisturizing package. Many will probably have a question what is vitamin air conditioner? I explain: this is such a scheme of air conditioning, which ends with a special filter separating vitamin C molecules as is known, vitamin C moisturizes the skin, and retains its elasticity and elasticity. In addition, this vitamin struggles with skin pigmentation and aging of skin cells. That's why doctors have a thought: what, if it is impregnated with a vitamin solution, an air filter through which air-conditioned air passes before it falls into the salon? By the way, a vitamin filter does not lose its properties within two years, however, it is recommended to change it for greater reliability every year. But this shift of filters is rearmed to organize dealers engaged in the sale of the machine of this model.
It often happens that sitting in the cabin, more precisely, to say, touching their surface in people with increased skin sensitivity causes unpleasant sensations. In order to avoid this, it was decided to add to the cloth, which is covered with armchairs, protein adhesive component Serizin. It, in turn, has a gentle effect on amino acids present in the skin of a person. And these amino acids do not give the skin to dry and lose their natural humidity. So the amino acid chairs appeared in the moisturizing package, to touch which is one pleasure. At the same time, the skin even from long-term contact with the seat does not sweat and does not exceed. Sitting on the sides are painted in the same color as the outdoor body panels.
And finally, another moment. In order to protect the skin in the cabin of people from the harmful effects of infrared rays and ultraviolet, the intermediate layer of the front glass contains components that are designed to delay infrared rays. Glass itself reflects ultraviolet. Thus, the windshield has a double protective effect. As for the side windows, their glasses reflect only ultraviolet radiation, and the rear window, besides, covered with a dense protective film. It turns out that the salon is protected from ultraviolet from all sides, and only in front of infrared radiation. Quite naturally the question arises: what do all these healthy and skin-protecting procedures cost the buyer of the R2 Refi car? I repeat: the mono-drive version costs 997.5 thousand yen, and if the 4WD machine, then its price is slightly higher than 1 million 106.7 thousand. In addition to the moisturizing package, the R2 Refi car has the following positive qualities: its salon is equipped with a CD player, there is an additional electrical outlet on the front panel, and fog lights are abandoned. So the higher price of such a car (per 100 thousand yen is more expensive than the basic version) seems to me quite justified.
What else distinguishes everything without exception cars R2 in a positive sense, this is what the front passenger seat is equipped with a footrest, and the luggage compartment has a deepening in the bottom. In addition, the rear luggage door has a glass of increased size than provides an improved rear review for the driver.

Specifications of the model Subaru R1 S
Length 3285 mm x width 1475 mm x Height 1510 mm.
Wheel base: 2195 mm.
Machine weight: 830 kg.
Drive: Front
Engine: 0.7-liter, 4-cylinder, developed power 64 hp at 6000 rpm, the greatest torque is 10.5 kg / m at 3200 rpm.
Transmission: CVT Variator
Machine price: 1 million 428 thousand yen.
       
For vehicle category s Speed \u200b\u200bOver 100 km per hour
Now let's see which models are in the model row of Subaru R1. If you take the type and power of the engine, then there are three versions of the machine. This is a model I, which is equipped with an engine with one engine with one distribution shaft, developing power up to 46 horsepower, then model R with a 54-strong motor type DOHC. And finally, the option that was not previously car category S. It is driven by the engine of high power type DOHC Super Charger with a capacity of 64 hp What thoughts do the fact of appearance in the model range of such a heavy duty novice, equipped to the same 7-speed version of the variator with manual switching mode? Perhaps the answer to this question lies on the surface: the R1 lineup goes to the sports path of development.
What else, except the engine and transmission characteristic model s? I list: 7-spin 15-inch aluminum discs, the tip of the exhaust pipe and the slot for the intake of air on the hood, which is the correct sign of the presence under the hood of the intercoule. As already noted, the color design of the interior is created in the color scheme Very Red. But as regards the audio system, a combined MD + CD type CD player is provided. There is still something that is not spelled out in the catalog: the suspension is quite tough, which is not surprising, considering that the letter S in the name of the model from the word Sport.
The R2 model also has a Super Charger engine. Therefore, it is interesting to know what the two single-type machines of different series differ from each other. In terms of sports, the car s model range R1 is in the first place. I had a pleasure to try out this car at the Subaru special test track, which is located in the Toci Prefecture. The road, you need to say, there is quite narrow, abundant by steep turns. If you are sitting at the wheel of the model with the Super Charger engine, or simply SC, then the speed of over 100 km per hour is achievable, but not everywhere, is too dangerous. But this does not apply to the SC car from the model range R1: the speed for 100 on this highway is in order of things. Yes, and that is right, as in any way, and his body is shorter.
If you choose through the sketch characteristics, it is better to take the R1 S model
Of course, moving along the roads of general use at a speed exceeding a 100-kilometer frontier, it is unlikely to have for the existing rules. But the fact remains a fact: modern small cars are equipped with such engines that even a motor with a simple intake makes it easy to accelerate up to the speed of over 100 km per hour. What to talk about car R1, on which the Super Charger motor is worth! It can easily overcome the high-speed barrier in 140 km / h! But it is important not only what the speed characteristics of the engine are. As at high speed, the chassis of the car behaves, what is his high-speed threshold, that's what is the question! In this regard, the R1 car holds at the level. That is, the engine that is installed on this machine allows you to move at different speeds up to the highest. Its chassis provides stability in any high-speed mode.
 
The ability to ensure maximum stability, by the way, is noticeable not only when moving at increased speed. The car also behaves well and at medium speed. It should be noted that the test route is not always a smooth smooth road. There are also areas with so-called ripples, there are bumps and potholes. So, despite all the irregularities of the road, the comfort of ride does not deteriorate. It is possible to argue with full confidence that the R1 car distinguishes such stability that every representative of the mini representative can boast.
 
On the other hand, take the SC model from the R2 model range. When driving around the uneven road, the car body shakes more noticeable. The chassis in both machines is the same, but the suspension settings differ. For an ordinary driver, this difference is invisible, but if you plan to drive in a sports manner, it is more suitable for R1.
All machines have the same stability
You can still argue about the benefits of the Super Charger category cars, but I ask you to believe the word: Cars equipped with a simple inlet engines, including the R2 Refi model, also have excellent movements! Of course, if the car has a short body and is equipped with a powerful engine, then drive his one pleasure! But you should not rush with conclusions, otherwise they will be superficial. I want to say that the most important advantage of all varieties of the car is a high comfort, the level of which is higher than that of other class mini cars. And this is along with quite high speed characteristics.
Both varieties of the machine are produced on the same platform, although the wheelbase has different cars. Rear wheels are suspended to the body independently of each other. This type of rear suspension in small cars is rare. What is its advantage? Well, first of all, all 4 wheels can have an independent dynamics, and this is the best option when the machine has to move on an uneven road. And it is precisely the high level of comfort.
I must say that I got behind the wheel of a car equipped with an engine with a simple inlet system after the track has already passed on the Super Charger car. The last trace passed no longer seemed to me so uneven! Landing the driver and in the first, and in the second version it is equally high, but the feelings of the overestimated center of gravity did not arise in the first or in the second case. As for the increased roll, which distinguishes cars on which engines are put with a simple intake, then at the beginning of the first turn it really was. But then the rear suspension begins to change its height, trying to accurately adjust the inclination of the body. If we speak more specifically, then the greatest softness, and, therefore, the largest comfort machines with a simple engine, which do not have transverse stability stabilizers (including the R2 Refi model) are distinguished.
Thus, it should be concluded that the basic model R1 and R2 is still a car with a simple engine. And already as a supplement to this base, the sports modifications of Super Charger are coming. As a result, the buyer has plenty to choose from. If the driver prefers constantly feel some rigidity, as in a German car, then he needs to look at the R1 car. And if the smoothness of French cars, then you can recommend the R2 car.
 
 

 
 

A source: Carview.co.jp.