EQUIPMENT
/ IN THE WORLD OF MOTORS
RUBRIC LEAD / ALEXEI SPARROW-OBUCHOV, MIKHAIL GZOVSKY
"SUZUKI-ERIO"
The long-known Swift is outdated, so the appearance of its successor Erio is quite natural. The publication of this issue will coincide with the start of sales of "Erio" in the United States, although a small, narrow Japanese sedan does not fit too well with the flow of American highways. But here, especially if the newcomer is not much more expensive than Swift, he is prepared for a warm welcome.
"Erio" will be produced in two versions: a utility sedan and a charged four-wheel drive hatchback "Erio SX". However, by September it will be possible to order an all-wheel drive version of the sedan.
Both will fly very well on the roads, because under the hood everyone has 141 “horses”, and the torque is 183 N.m with a curb weight of 1182 kg. The engine mounted on hydraulic mounts has variable valve timing, but it does not have a high-voltage ignition distributor. In general, a fairly modern unit.
Of course, "Erio" has a gentleman's set of pyrotechnic devices, inflating and pulling pillows and belts. And all the pillars are made of special high-strength steel, so that the passenger cell turned out to be virtually indestructible. The rear of the sedan is not so strong, but it allows you to pack 0.41 mz of luggage - one of the best indicators for cars of this class. The passenger compartment, as standard, contains the so-called “power accessories” and air conditioning that are so pleasant in everyday driving. We will not see the usual arrows on the speedometer and tachometer: at the next round of evolution, they were again replaced by a digital display.
Suzuki AERIO SEDAN
