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Sedan Suzuki Liana Sport as the key to the Russian car market
Until recently, the Suzuki brand was associated primarily with sports motorcycles, and only in the second - with cars. You can not say that the compact SUV VITARA, as well as the SWIFT and Boleno models, would be unknown in Russia, but they did not make the weather on the market. With the new sedan, and in particular with the all-wheel drive version, the circle of buyers of cars under the SUZUKI brand may well expand. Flexible Liana.
The modification of Liana Sport for our market has just passed the Sedan's body has been running in many countries. So, in the US, the model is sold for more than a year, and dealers for the lack of clients do not complain. Because even with the incredible tendency of Americans to large and powerful cars, they still know how to count, and they are not accustomed to refuse. Of course, Suzuki behind the ocean is less than here. But in Russia, you see, it is difficult to find another compact all-wheel drive car for 16 and a half thousand dollars. Yes, even in the decent configuration.
Externally, Liana Sport looks quite modern and attractive. Although his growth car and reminds Minivan (for those who appreciate the space in the cabin, this is a plus, not minus), the exterior is perceived organically. And the word Sport in the title means new front and rear bumper, spoiler on the trunk lid, aerodynamic lining on the body and the modified shape of the radiator grille. Interior Liana Sport is identical to the standard version salon, which does not deprive its originality and functionality. I do not remember another car, in which there would be a similar flap of instruments. Instead of standard dials - electronic fuel level pointers, tachometer and speedometer. And they are located not in the large window, but in a kind of slot on the panel. Looks fresh. But the engine temperature pointer is missing, instead - two light bulbs. Blue reports that the power unit has not yet reached the operating temperatures, and the red signal flashes overheating. Everything is simple and understandable. At the same time, such a layout of the devices allows you to easily adjust the steering wheel as possible - the upper rim of the ramp in any case does not prevent their readings.
On the other hand, a minimalist approach to the organization of the driver's workplace gives the central console ascetic look: too few details around, but nothing superfluous. The upper part of the console is given under the car radio, the electronic clocks and small pockets for small items are located below. Then there are three round climate control lever in the cabin, air recirculation buttons and air conditioning. By the way, the air conditioning is the standard equipment of all versions of the car, as well as a complete electric car, heated the front seats, ABS, power steering, 4 airbags, immobilizer and central locking. In short, the list of Liana basic configuration is pretty large, and the all-wheel drive version also has alloy wheels and heated mirrors. Binds the salon and ergonomics. So, the seats will fall at the time of the person of any complex, they are pretty comfortable and have a complete set of necessary mechanical adjustments. The mechanical gear lever is quite low, which, however, does not interfere with the transmission. Huge side mirrors equipped with an electric drive form a clear picture of what is happening around, and special niches in the doors and a roomy glove box solve the problem of shallow boot. It is impossible not to say about the impressive trunk - its volume is almost 480 liters.
The clarity will not hurt
Running the motor and passing a few kilometers, I caught myself thinking that Suzuki Liana Sport very quickly declares all his advantages and minuses. Overview thanks to the high minivan landing is very good. This contributes to a large area of \u200b\u200bglazing, and small windows next to the front racks. The clutch pedal does not cause complaints - its course is not too large, but the moment of setting is perfectly felt. But with the lever, the checkpoint is clearly something wrong. Although the hand itself and does not suffer with long strokes, but selectivity leaves much to be desired. For example, I may be with unaccustomed, from the first right I could not include the third gear, without hitting the necessary opening. In general, the excavation is confident, Liana is a rather dynamic car, quite a justifying Sport console. In addition, the sound of the power unit has obvious sports notes. Brakes at height, and the pedal itself allows you to clearly control the slowdown. I had to make sure of it a couple of times when, moving down the street. When the second time in a row, in front of me from a secondary track, a mountain-driver was sharply left, who decided to immediately turn around, even worked as ABS. The pedal responded to nervous shudder, but Liana Sport froze like inserted.
On the other hand, the lower municipality, as well as the familiar road in Krylatsky, helped make sure that there are quite good suspension settings, almost completely eliminating body rolls in shorts. In addition, the permanent four-wheel drive allows you to take turns from a much greater speed than on a monodiferous car, even with a lower center of gravity. By the way, Liana Sport has no course stability systems. But it's not a simple way to ride into the skid of the all-wheel drive car. When I still managed it, I did not get much pleasure. At high speed Liana Sport begins to slide to the outward turning with all four wheels, and it takes a clear operation of the wheel and gas. Fortunately, feedback on the Baranka is well felt. At the same time, if the demolition is not so large, you can just let go of the accelerator pedal, and Liana will return to the specified trajectory. However, it is difficult for me to submit the owner who will acquire this car with the sole purpose of extreme driving. But one is indisputable: All-wheel drive Liana will provide confident driving and additional safety on wet and slippery roads. Sales grow
The prices of Liana begin with a mark of $ 14900 for the front-wheel drive sedan and 15000 - for the hatchback (or rather minivan). The four-wheel drive increases the cost of the car for a thousand dollars, and the Sport version is more expensive than 500 more - if it comes to four doors, and 800 - if about the 5-door version. However, how attractively did not look the ratio of price - quality, it is possible to count on a rapid increase in sales, only making a brand well known. While the sales numbers of Suzuki in Russia, may not be impressive, nevertheless, this year the sales volumes increased, according to dealers, several times. Although about competitors such as Renault Clio, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Almera and Opel Astra Potential customers are aware of much better than Liana. What else can the novelty attract? Well, for example, warranty obligations - 3 years or 100 thousand mileage kilometers.
Andrei Osipov
Brief Specifications Suzuki Liana Sport 1.6 Sedan
Engine volume, cube. See: 1586.
Number of valves on the cylinder: 4
Power, l. with. For rpm: 106/5500
Max. Torque, nm / at about about. Min.: 144/4000
Acceleration up to 100 km / h, s.: No data
Maximum speed, km / h: 175
Middle fuel consumption l. / 100 km.: 6.9
Volume of fuel tank, l .: 50
Dimensions, mm: 4350x1690x1545
