The interior is surprisingly spacious, especially at the front row. Modification with the 1.6 engine and "mechanics" guarantees a confident acceleration from 1500 rpm. The asset of the 308th hypersensitive brakes and “armor is strong” - the car earned five stars according to the results of crash tests Euro NCAP.
Peugeot 308
Peugeot 308 Premium: 627, 400 rubles. Peugeot 308 Premium: 627, 400 rubles.
Premium trim level (with Pack Look package included): front and side airbags, ABS, Isofix mount system, dual-zone climate control, trip computer, leather steering wheel braid, heated front seats, 4 power windows, immobilizer, headlight range adjustment, outside electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, audio system with CD player, MP3 support, two tuners and control buttons on the steering wheel, fog lights, locking the door locks from the remote control, sports front bumper, body-colored mirrors and door handles, Toliman caps on steel discs.
Peugeot 308
Perhaps it makes sense to wait 2-3 months for a wad. A restyled version of the Peugeot 308, presented at the Geneva Motor Show (see the report in this issue), will appear at Russian dealers approximately in June. Moreover, hatchbacks with a 1.6 gasoline engine will be of Russian assembly, off the assembly line in Kaluga. Other modifications will be imported from France. Prices for the updated version of the 308th will remain at about the same level. It is not yet known whether we will sell cars with the new economical 112-horsepower 1.6 diesel engine and Stop & Start technology, which shuts off the engine for a while.
Peugeot 308
Want something more? In this case, there are two options. Firstly, you can purchase a top version of the car a class below. Another alternative is a promotion game: look for a used car from a more prestigious segment.
The way to downgrade
Opel Corsa
Reasonable prices and European polish put Opel Corsa among the market hits. On its side there is an excellent chassis, nice appearance, a non-claustrophobic interior with a decent finish, convenient controls. Even more positive on the move: the baby keeps the line straight, passes bundles of turns cleanly and without strong rolls, the brakes allow you to accurately measure the slowdown. Soon, a restyled Corsa will appear on sale (for material about it, see the newspaper “Behind the Wheel” No. 3).
Horsepower at rpm: 100 at 6000
• Max. speed, km / h: 172
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h, s: 13.9
• Fuel consumption, l / 100 km:
city / highway / mixed cycle 7.5 / 4.7 / 5.7
Ford fiesta
A cheerful bunch of "kinetic" design, Fiesta is light and elegant. The car should be liked by sophisticated drivers: many consider electric power steering as a model of accuracy and information. The suspension is harsh, fortunately, its energy intensity at a height. Automatic transmission, the privilege of modification 1.4, is quite quick. But even the top version of Titanium looks a bit poor, for complete happiness you will have to buy climate control and other options.
• Power, hp at rpm: 96 at 5750
• Max. speed, km / h: 166
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h, s: 13.9
• Fuel consumption, l / 100 km:
city / highway / mixed cycle 8.9 / 5.1 / 6.5
Upgrade Path
Citroen C5
The respectable “Frenchman” of the family class gravitates to the canons of the German school; in its appearance and interior design, the motives of Audi and other “Teutons” are guessed. In the asset, you can safely record the quality of the finish, comfortable seats, a non-sharp, but informative steering wheel, excellent sound insulation. Advanced modifications come with the Hydractive III + hydropneumatic suspension. It gives a soaring smooth ride and allows you to vary the clearance.
• Power, hp at rpm: 143 at 6000
• Max. speed, km / h: 205
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h, s: 11.7
• Fuel consumption, l / 100 km:
city / highway / mixed cycle 12.7 / 6.7 / 8.9
Rust emerges from the effects of winter reagents on chrome moldings (it will not be superfluous to protect them with a wax composition). Premature replacement may require the timing belt pulley. At gas stations, you will have to go to the cashier with a gas tank plug, since the key remains in the guise of the lock. Before buying, make sure the hydropneumatic suspension is working.
Mazda6
The Mazda6 with a 2.0 petrol engine has a sporting attitude: the car is impulsive and impulsive, guaranteeing an instant response to the gas pedal. Quick "automatic" softly connects the transmission. The sharp settings of the chassis are good on smooth asphalt, but you have to slow down in front of the hatches and potholes - their suspension works out too meticulously. Compared with its predecessor, the new “six” is significantly better acoustic comfort, especially in the area of wheel arches.
• Power, hp at rpm: 120 at 5500
• Max. speed, km / h: 200
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h, s: 11.3
• Fuel consumption, l / 100 km:
city / highway / mixed cycle 9.5 / 5.2 / 6.8
In corners, there may be a knock and creak of the driver's seat due to the fact that the mounting washers do not provide proper fixing of the slide on the pins. Before buying, make sure that the steering rack does not crack, check the condition of the wheel bearings. On many cars, the rear window guides bloom. The leather upholstery of the chairs is quite quickly wiped and cracked.
Skoda superb
The Czech business class representative is technically the closest relative to the Passat B5. Maybe in the nuances of handling the first-generation Skoda Superb is slightly inferior to its brother (more banks, a little more lubricated reaction), but it plays out in a comfortable component. The front multi-link suspension “licking” irregularities, rich equipment with wooden elements of decor and, of course, a spacious lounge help to please passengers.
• Power, hp at rpm: 150 at 5700
• Max. speed, km / h: 216
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h, s: 9.5
• Fuel consumption, l / 100 km:
city / highway / mixed cycle 11.5 / 6.8 / 8.4
On a 1.8T motor, individual ignition coils fail. Turbine can bring unpleasant surprises, especially if the first owner pulled with the replacement of the air filter or turned off the car, not allowing the engine to idle after the trip. Trying on a car with a range of about 100 thousand km, check the condition of the stabilizer bushings, the upper front levers. In zealous "racers", the external SHRUS Superb can be bent to 40 thousand kilometers.
Toyota Avensis
This "humble bourgeois" does not shine with a sparkling appearance. The main advantages of the previous generation Avensis are Japanese reliability (which the English assembly did not prevent), and a high level of comfort. Noise isolation and ergonomics deserve the kindest words, a virtually indestructible suspension will neutralize most of the flaws of the roadway. Avensis is resistant to corrosion. But he lacks the honed driving habits of German competitors.
• Power, hp at rpm: 147 at 5700
• Max. speed, km / h: 195
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h, s: 11.1
• Fuel consumption, l / 100 km:
