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The man who invented the crossover deserves a monument. Thirty meters that way and certainly made of gold. He is a genius! Well, a couple of smaller statues were earned by marketers - because they convinced millions of people that this particular type of machine is the best in the world. And his increased clearance, and four-wheel drive is available, and the capacity of the wow what. Well, our compatriots arbitrarily added to the functionality the ability to climb the curb and go around the traffic jam on the sidewalk. The newcomer to the class is Chevrolet-Tracker, a relative of the “eagle,” that is, excuse me, “Opel-Mokka”.
THE QUIETER YOU GO, THE FURTHER YOU'LL GET
In our market they will offer two gasoline engines of the same power - 140 hp. The one with a volume of 1.4 liters - with a turbocharger, and a 1.8-liter engine - naturally aspirated. But the 1.7-liter diesel engine (130 hp) is so far only for Europeans. They also have a different car name - "Trax" (Trax). Why they came up with a different name for Russia is not hard to guess, but why they decided not to supply diesel is a mystery.
At my disposal is a “Tracker”, which has a 1.4 liter turbo engine under the hood and an automatic transmission. It’s a pity that we won’t have a machine, and the main hopes are placed on a large 1.8-liter engine.
The variety of the Trekker engine range is amazing. Two engines, and both 140 hp
The variety of the Trekker engine range is amazing. Two engines, and both 140 hp. The variety of the Trekker engine range is amazing. Two engines, and both 140 hp.
The presence of the turbine inspired hope that the relatively light "Tracker" will please with overclocking dynamics. Nothing of the kind: he crawled up the hill during overtaking like a sleepy fly. And the moaning moans emitted by the engine, when the pedal is squeezed to the floor, even touch the stale cynic.
However, acceleration to hundreds in 9.8 seconds is enough in most situations. In general, riding on this crossover does not cause a storm of emotions. He just rides. Neither good nor bad - normal. A high body does not spoil the driving experience.
Colleagues who had the opportunity to test both versions of the “Tracker” admitted that they did not notice a big difference in the behavior of cars with 1.4- and 1.8-liter engines. We take their word for it.
"Tracker" the title of a sports car does not shine, but if you approach the driving wisely, this crossover will not make the driver mentally say goodbye to life, even if he goes too far with speed in the corner. The behavior of the car is easy to predict, and even a graduate of a driving school can cope with a small demolition. Moreover, already in the base there is an Electronic Stability Program (ESC) with a function of assist when starting uphill, as well as a traction control system. Plus six airbags. Nice set!
SHIP ORANGE OILS IN Kegs
For me, handling and acceleration dynamics are not the most important qualities for an all-terrain vehicle. More important ground clearance, capacity and comfort. With the latter, “Tracker” has no problems. The ergonomics of the driver's seat pleasantly surprised: you find a comfortable position in the chair in a minute, you can find all the controls with your eyes closed, the decoration materials give tactile joy.
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I do not remember the case that the interior of the car liked more than he as a whole. But with the "Tracker" this is exactly what happened. It would seem that there is no super-idea in the interior, but inside there is an illusion that you are driving a car much more expensive than it actually is. Even the desire of developers to attach wherever possible a pocket or recess for small things, which will eventually become covered with moss, is not annoying. In the end, scraping dust from all these compartments will become a headache for a car wash worker. The main thing is beautiful! And in brown - just a dream.
Prices wouldn’t have such an interior if it hadn’t had to fight with equipment. The much-praised Mylink multimedia system almost brought me to tantrum. There is a suspicion that its authors, before coming to Chevrolet, worked as cryptographers at some secret military base. Five unsuccessful attempts to connect via "bluetooth" phone will imbalance even a Tibetan monk. The sixth was successful only after the threat of breaking something heavy with a seven-inch color display. But I forgive Mylink for the ability to load cards into it from the phone. Now you don’t have to spend money on buying European cards or updating already flooded cards. Download the navigation you like best into your smartphone - and go! Those who buy a crossover for a roomy trunk, also waiting for good news. In this discipline, “Tracker” if he does not send his competitors to the knockout, then at least make them nervous. The luggage compartment has 356 liters. "Skoda Yeti", for example, holds 310 liters. But the Mitsubishi-ASX has 415 liters of volume behind the fifth door. But the “Japanese” is not able to fold the front passenger seat, and the “Tracker” can. And if you suddenly need to transport boards, Chevrolet is at your service.
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Are you planning to park on the sidewalk or drive to the cottage, where the road looks more like a field plowed by a plow? Then the purchase of "Tracker" is better to forget. The manufacturer has not yet declassified the clearance data (shy?), But we know what Opel-Mokka is: just 159 mm. For an all-terrain vehicle, this is simply indecent!
It remains only to cross fingers for good luck and believe that the “Tracker”, at least intended for our market, this figure will grow even a little.
DO NOT GO TO A SURPRISER
One can only guess about the exact cost using coffee grounds or information about the twin brother of “Trekker” - “Opel-Mokka”, which is sold for 717, 000 rubles as standard. So, a car with a golden cross in a similar design should be cheaper. Most likely, the initial “Tracker” will cost about 680, 000 rubles. Chevrolet officials say the Trekker will reach Russia only in the spring. The reason for such a late exit compared to Mokka is simple: you need to at least slightly separate these two models. In Russia, "Tracker", that is, "Trax", will be sold in three versions. The first is with a 1.4-liter engine, all-wheel drive and mechanics. The second - 1.8 l, mechanics, front-wheel drive. The third - a 1.8-liter engine, automatic and four-wheel drive. It is a pity that we will not have a 1.4-liter engine with a gun yet. That's what Trax is getting …
Nevertheless, if you look at how much your competitors cost, the Chevrolet offer looks attractive. “Skoda Yeti” with a base engine of 105 “horses” costs 730, 000 rubles, “Mitsubishi-ASX” with 117 forces - from 699, 000, and “Nissan-Dzhuk” with the same 117 hp. - from 690, 000 rubles. So the Chevrolet has every chance to climb the podium in the compact all-terrain vehicle class.
