Autopilot

In the description of the Japanese Honda Pilot does not skimp on adjectives, leaning on the fact that in the construction of the SUV they were guided by the principles applied in the manufacture of aircraft, which made the car not only easy but also secure. However, it is unlikely the Russian clients are interested in such trivia. When purchasing these machines, we are still looking for power, volume, and, of course, on the exterior. No doubt this SUV respectable enough to take its rightful place among his own kind. Say more, the Honda, perhaps, is not only a poprivlekatelnee main rival - Dodge Nitro, but even relatively fresh Land Cruiser 200. Although, in my opinion, this more "guilty" is not Japanese, and their rivals. Hand on heart, we should admit that the original exterior Pilot does not shine. In the form of a "steroid" grille, brutal Chuck (reminiscent of pickup Ridgeline), and nostalgic for the old CR-V profile to jump for joy now able to except that some patriotic cowboy from the Midwest. For the same Old World, as, indeed, for us, the style in the spirit of 9 / 11 - waste material, to take at least the first generation Nissan X-Trail. Today, in a fashion more "peaceful" and the futuristic machines. In general, the only thing that can fix the situation here - originally designed optics. She performed in the same vein, but the current picture with noticeable osvezhaet.Chto characteristic to the interior of such claims is not present. Everything is much nicer.

XXL or 14 for two

Honda Pilot and Hyundai ix55 - both seven-seater, and only two for the road, though, and look different. We understand their similar characteristics and different characters. Full-size seven-seat crossover, for you do not want to pay, as a full-size SUV - it's a good opportunity to rise to the "second floor" road of life without excessive spending when there is a conscious desire to give up too much in strength and permeability. What to choose: Honda Pilot or Hyundai ix55? Honda motorcycles were PilotSnachala, then racing, then "Formula 1": among other things, already in the sixties, "Formula 1"! Then, in the eighties, VTEC for motorcycles, and in the early 90s - and for cars, and Clarity hydrogen car today ... It is always an engineering elegance, wit and technological. In all things, whatsoever and wherever you touch the look: at least for highly reliable machines for the British grannies, even for ultra-fast NSX for cool kids, at least for a Type R for all sorts of kids easier, at least for a lawn mower for gardeners. This is a Honda. The company, a leading engineering ideology where the line is close to the principles of Porsche, joined with incomprehensible to Europeans the Japanese. A Pilot - a very different Honda.Eta "Honda" of America and to America. And there is very little in common with every other "Honda", except for efficiency. Again - in America. There are seven seats, and all of them well-suited not only to count them, but to use them.

Honda Pilot will be held almost anywhere

Off-eight-test crossover Honda Pilot. Recommendations The Gypsy Baron. I have two questions. First: Do a lot of families in Russia, many more than five people, not counting the Roma? Second, what are all these people will do on the roads? 9.9 SECONDS - NOT ENOUGH? First test drive Honda Pilot, published in the August issue, was actually a presentation, during which we rolled into a monotonous mode, without abrupt maneuvers and off-road. Many of the characteristic aspects of the car remained unexplored. Meanwhile, readers have asked probing questions - in particular, are interested in the bottom layout, geometry, suspension arms. But first, a little road nablyudeniy.Konstruktory Honda Pilot, adapting it to our market, clearly sought feedback in steering. In turn the wheel into a resilient rubber expander, eager to return to the zero zone. At the first presentation in Karelia it was not so much: the road conditions are not pozvolyali.Pomnyu as I cursed the crossover for the slow acceleration, but then the organizers put into each car by four men (and many journalists can not cope with overeating). Now when I go one view of the dynamics are not as severe. Before hundreds of 09.09 seconds - not so malo.Itak, a dynamic and well-controlled crossover with a clear and virtually unnoticeable wheel rolls in the corners. Its only drawback - a terrible vertical buildup on asphalt humps and klevki during heavy braking and acceleration. Apparently, to fully adapt the American car, assembled in Alabama, to the European reality is impossible.

More, higher, stronger!

The new Honda Pilot - is a pure-blooded "American." The project was developed in the design studio in California, Honda, and production is established in the city of Lincoln, Alabama. The world premiere of the new generation Honda Pilot crossover took place on the international motor show in Detroit in January 2008. The European premiere of an SUV from Honda has been dated to the Moscow auto show. Russian sales have started in the early sentyabrya.Novy Honda Pilot - is a pure-blooded "American." The project was developed in the design studio in California, Honda, and production is established in the city of Lincoln, Alabama. Top of the official delivery of a large "American" Crossover in our Honda's market explain the unprecedented increase in demand for cars in this size segmente.Vneshnie "Pilot" is impressive: a length of 4870 mm, width - 1995 mm Height - 1845 mm. With these dimensions Honda Pilot loses quite a bit of a huge Audi Q7 and Mazda CX-9, and the width of even surpasses them. Still, after all, there are three rows of seats, with rear seats molded to the three (!) Passengers, and it's eight seats! Appearance Honda Pilot without claims for design refinements. Big, "square" the car - what you need for undemanding Americans. And what about the Russian market? Indeed, in the yard "financial crisis", and our customers no longer buy up new cars like hot cakes from the oven. In fact, the day of treatment available and Mazda CX-9 and the Honda Pilot, as well as the more expensive Audi Q7.U everyone understanding the car is formed in its own way.

Increased strength

Bam-bam-hullabaloo! No, Pilot in order, we just rush by Karelian roads, built probably in the middle of last century and then never knew the repairs. And it's busily crunching it in the trunk? Oh, it's just a lunch-box, carefully packed representatives Honda in a wicker basket. It's time to stop and snack on the shore of a picturesque lake. Kill three birds with one stone: dinner, enjoy the scenery and cross-check of the new crossover from Honda. When it comes to fighting Trying to play it rough I will take you twenty rounds I'm just too tough, too tough The Rolling Stones. Too Tough beautiful! Slender pines, mirror smooth surface, the sand, almost vertical wall of rock a little further and ... Honda Pilot. Munching a sandwich, and I think to myself that, oddly enough, the crossover is harmoniously integrated into this primeval landscape. Especially good Pilot combined with all sorts of mountains and Kamenyuki - the same angular, with sharp edges, it was as if carved from a monolith. I recall the words spoken by the representative of Honda's presentation: "Working on the design of Pilot, we were inspired by the look of the laptop Toughbook Panasonic". And, although similar. There is both something outdoorsy setting, kondovoe to view. You know, as they call Toughbook line of laptops computer scientists? "Rugged". Well, the road of Karelia - a great place to check whether all like a laptop neubivaemy new pilot. Lunch is over, but rather on the wheel!

Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot - a crossover that looks like an SUV and at the same time encroaching on that market segment, where the reigning minivans. "Give us a piece of a longer road to squeeze more than one hundred forty!" - I asked a local forest spirits. "Give us a piece of a longer road to squeeze more than one hundred forty!" - I asked the local forest spirits, driving along the winding roads of Karelia, the ideal test for all-wheel drive vehicles. Smooth pavement gives way to soil is mixed with stones, and then suddenly goes blank even straight, which can be overclocked to the limit Honda Pilot features. To 150-160 km / h dynamics is smooth, but then slowly, slowly get to 170-180, and this record - 185 km / ch.Do allowed on the speedometer 220 km / h is not reached. Too long to wait until the arrow points the way to deign to swing to the right. Yes, another companion (the organizers of the test-drive of the Honda into a car your instructor) to disperse as much fidgeting in his seat that he almost rubbed a hole in the leather finishing. ON THREE TsILINDRAHNi on one of our roads so speed is not needed. To me it was too useless, but I wonder just how fast the Pilot gets to the cherished mark. I assure you, very long time. The engine is configured to save more than drive. His work - take a family of eight people to the nearest lake. He knows how to work on four or even three cylinders. Claimed consumption of 11.8 liters of mixed mode. We have during the test drive turned out at least 13.5.

American Pilot

If you look at the structure of the Russian market of foreign cars, it is easy to see - the greatest revival is observed in the segment SUV. To date, the market share of SUV has already reached 17%. More and more confident in this segment feels Honda. However, until recently, the Japanese company was "in this weight category," with a single product - the model CR-V, which results in the last 6 months have chosen about 12 thousand Russians. Success, but definitely in need of consolidation and development. Therefore it was decided to bring our market yet another model - Pilot - Japanese crossover, created in America and I have tested in Karelia. They are inspired by ... noutbukPrisutstvovavshie presentations by representatives of company Honda, when it came to form Pilot, honestly say that the source of inspiration for designers, this time served as the Toughbook from Panasonic. For those who do not know what it is, I will explain - a compact notebook with metal, water-and dustproof shockproof enclosure, designed for those who work in extreme conditions and should always have a computer at hand. I looked at the car, and I understand - something that is ... a massive body, powerful rack, pretty face aggressive impression. Pilot looks solid and firmly shot down, oddly enough - a well fitting in with the overall style of the brand. It is dynamic and the extent of even a cursory look makes a serious impression. Some of the critics, of course, will say that some of the styling borrowed from the Nissan X-Trail or the Pathfinder, but personally I think that the exterior is still quite original.

"Brick" in the garden of Toyota

In the U.S., like big cars, in Russia, like big cars. In the United States made a new Honda, in Russia it predict success. Back in January 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show Japanese introduced the second generation of its largest SUV - Pilot. And in early July announced the prices in dollars, and we can only wait for September when the official start of Russian sales. Despite the aircraft name, the impressions of the flight must be formed not by adrenaline, and comfort. Honda Pilot - a jumbo jet on four wheels. The new model is striking not only for its size, but also the inner space of the cabin, where freedom can accommodate eight adults. At least, so say the producers ... Engine SUV - is modified gasoline V6 3,5 liter capacity 257 hp but its main feature - not the kind of momentum it gives the car, but in what features to optimize the efforts and fuel consumption is. Variable Cylinder Management system allows you to disable 2 or 3 cylinders, if there is no direct need. We immediately see that even the generous soul of Americans who never cared fuel consumption, the world pushes petrol krizis.Dizayn car also has nothing to do with aviation, although the manufacturers claim that the angular appearance contributes to the aerodynamics. It is not known as there is a streamlined, but that this "brick" from Honda will fly into the garden Toyota LC 200 - obviously. Although the Pilot - actually the brainchild of the American automobile industry, familiar to every Russian to label «H» - the best guarantee for the Japanese authority.

Three crossover

Seven-seater Mazda CX9, Honda Pilot, Hyundai IX55 created for the U.S.. But we also love all the great ... I am writing this article, not knowing whom to call a winner. Clarity will be in real time, possibly at the end of the text. Sprat in TOMATEKogda I have any doubts, I usually advise Ivan Evdokimov, but this time it did not help .- John, why do we need a huge SUV? - The hypermarket ezdit.Ivan, you're wrong. I was in the "Auchan" and bought seven large bags of food and all sorts of economic stuff. Drove the cart to the sirloin Mazda CX-9, all loaded in the trunk, but leave interfered with the thought that at the first traffic light and sprat from overclocking will go down in the tomatoes, cream and flooded laundry detergent. Seven of bulk bags - too little for such a trunk. They will fly from wall to wall, with each successive blow destroying my stocks, upholstery, nervous system, his wife and a beautiful spring evening. What should I do? I could not buy another fifteen bags to score a cargo bay full. We had to unload all the stuff back and on the second row on the floor. These megakrossovery not suitable for even the simplest of purchases. Is the furniture vozit.Poischem them another use. Probably nicer cover miles of trails on a long liner, rather than shake in a short passenger car? Check. And we went to Volokolamsk. About 120 miles. Mazda CX-9 went all the way most expected. Harsh suspension for holes in the canvas in a rut and can squirmed a little, but no surprises.

Charter to eight

Six years ago, Honda decided to discontinue the use of borrowed platforms for building midsize crossover vehicles and set to work herself. Thus was the first Pilot. And here is represented by the second generation model, which seemingly has nothing to do with the previous one. Model 2002 sample was a typical family car. The design is clearly traced the relationship with the CR-V, but it was not a single detail, even a little attention-grabbing. From this point of view of a novelty - a big step forward. The first hints of new forms appeared in the Detroit shown in the prototype. Appearance has become more expressive and angular. Interior models adopted many of the decisions of the same concept. He pretty modernize, become a two-tone, and quality of materials improved. There are more sharp edges, and the lever AKP moved to the usual place to rush the center console. Speaking on the back of the production model, consisting of 52% of high-strength steel, it is worth noting and technology of its manufacturing ACE - Advanced Compatibility Engineering. It involves a combination of strong fundamentals and sound, legkosminaemyh exterior panels with a "programmed" deformation. It is made with the expectation of a possible collision with cars of all possible classes. Do not forget about the pedestrians - in the event of a collision threat of serious injury will reduce the "soft" aluminum hood. However, in spite of external changes, the car remains largely the same. Its basic features have migrated to the new version, they say, "with improvements and additions." In particular, this applies to the eight-cabin.

New Wave

They say a new wave of jazz emerged in the 60s of last century, when jazz music has acquired adjacent styles - swing, fusion, free jazz, bossa nova, and improvisation has reached a qualitatively new level. But in the automotive world, this is the wave rolls only now, with the advent of next-generation Honda Jazz. Jazz music has always been elected. So complex and unpredictable were some of the work. But at the same time with a crazy psychedelic King Crimson and Alice Coltrane avant-garde abstruse many well-known for such "ordinary" names like Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, or, say, Frank Zappa. Mainstream? To some extent. For example, how modern and Honda Jazz. Previous mainstream Jazz, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide, could not last forever. Needed breath of fresh air, it was necessary improvisation. The orchestra, represented hondovskih designers and engineers in their vdarili instruments and played a piece of new wave, and we're going to Frankfurt, to hear him present zvuchanie.Nuzhno recognize that ultimately ranked the mainstream segment of the Jazz in the series prevents deviations. And the most obvious of them - strongly gravitating to the one-volume bodies. It is also clear that all of these classmates, Honda - one of the prettiest. Design improvisation was not very bold but well-calibrated. Jazz seems to be changed only slightly, but to replace the pop-eyed and good-naturedly the previous generation came to a kind of urgency and seriousness, the underlined part of the front in the style of Civic.

How deceptive nature

Many owners of its off-road SUV features a completely indifferent. Just still alive in the minds of the stereotype that a big, scary machine more comfortable to travel in large cities - such as respect and miss. The second plus road layout - high seating, which allows to calculate the traffic situation in a few steps ahead. And third, important - capacity. CADILLAC SRXCadillac in the domestic market is still perceived by the cat in the bag. The original "faceted" style, according to which all the latest models, was designed to awaken interest in the legend, but the love of the Russian consumer make this move did not succeed, the exterior was born malo.Cadillac for long-distance races, hog the distance between states, rather - Regions. A beautiful dream come true for every boy - to become dalnoboyschikomSegodnya General Motors is going through hard times, and in global terms, this can be viewed as anything but ordinary consumers can only enjoy - when other brands are becoming more expensive in the eyes, Cadillac remains very attractive prices. That's why we added a higher-class car in our test, because the buyer chooses largely ruble. Surprisingly, in our test, it was a Cadillac the most "sports" front seats with reconciling the anatomical profile and pronounced lateral podderzhkoy.Interer - the kingdom of leather and wood. The quality is quite normal for the "American", though Svet simple yet obvious - just look at a simple dashboard or ascetic information display.

Goose hunting

Mazda really like a goose. On the fat overfed goose, who in his youth, when watching a figure likely was called the CX-7. Pilot also fed quite well. On dry rations go off so it would be difficult. But then the poor fellow seemed to come under press: Bums Bums, Bums, ... And then there was a new breed of goose - with a square flat beak and wings. They lived in babusiDva gay goose One - gray, the other - white, two gay goose. Russian folk song to get to Russia, our "geese" have come a long way to go. Courage, they arrived (or came) from overseas. Pilot sailed across the Atlantic. Blooded "American" - was coined and the U.S., and produced the same place, at a factory in Alabama. CX-9 at the beginning of sales in our homeland for over a year sold in the States, but came from the east - are collected under Mazdu Hiroshima. Why did not you like our "geese" in America? As you know, looking for fish, where it is deeper, and the goose - where the best food. At a time when decisions were made about future sales of these cars in Russia, the market has grown rapidly, and yet we have never had a shortage of people who love "on the other size-more." And if you cheaply, then the idea was to line up the queue. But the global economy has taken poboku all plans and mazdovtsev hondovtsev. Agree, call the five-meter giant anti-crisis machines not dare. Nevertheless, Russia has always been a unique country, where the "war to whom and to whom your own mother," so do not be surprised if sales of these swingers will not fall much.

Jazzovaya improvisation

And even this little engine are available high hondovskie notes, as the pipe virtuoso. He is able to ring, and you - to move to the rhythm of the swing, which is characteristic of the city. Acceleration perestavka, braking - as do-re-mi city streets. This compact car is going like clockwork, which the driver, improvising, putting in a random order, but consistent with the rate of flow. Honda Jazz Second Generation - a nice, easy and boring for a young city woman hatchback or a city dweller, city dwellers or couples with children. So it occurred to me after a test drive in Frankfurt. His segmentPri length 3900 mm, width 1695 mm and a height of 1525 mm, the new Honda Jazz is a niche between the B-class hatchbacks and compact vans. This type of car seems to be especially in demand in times of crisis. Efficiency, functionality and environmental friendliness, and more - attractive appearance - these are the components of market uspeha.Dazhe cursory glance at the Jazz enough to have a reason to say about the evolution of the model. The appearance of new features felt the last generation, which were noticeably "modernize" and brought up to new standards of corporate identity. I looked at the Jazz, and saw the "ghost» Civic and FR-V. But, gosh, it's very good! Sagittal front end, a characteristic bulge on the hood, expressive bending of the grille. Life-affirming person Honda Jazz «lit" big headlights, "to spread" on each side of the front wings. Trapezoidal lower grille emphasizes the stability of the car - not without reason, since the track became wider (+35 mm front and 30 mm rear), wheelbase - longer (50 mm), rear wheel arches - "better." Forage is also quite elegant, though rather sharp edges and vyshtampovki on the fifth door.

For those who understand

Dealers offer the next generation of compact monocab, known in Europe under the name Jazz. Whereas in the domestic Japanese market, it is called Fit. And how can we not recall the history of auto output in 2002 on the European market, when enacted tragicomedy with his name. Rough cost of a new model called Honda Motor in a few million and brought the Europe Jazz. Although initially it was expected that the model will receive the proud name of Fitta. Already printed pamphlets and posters, first filmed commercials, when to decision-makers realized that the name chosen is not particularly good. The fact that fitta in the Nordic countries is a vulgar symbol of women's ... "No, it's all too clear to be modest and dangerous" (Pushkin). Common in the summer of 2002 - first in the Japanese media - advertisements with slogans like «Fitta outside the small, but roomy, once find yourself inside, "or« Fitta gives pleasure every day, "after the scandalous discovery immediately stamped. Harmless from minicar Fitta suddenly become - to the surprise of the public - in the Fit. And soon won recognition by European and Russian avtomobilistov.A 2009 model was, as usual, the larger (not vice versa!) Wheelbase "stretched" for exactly 50 mm. Thus, increased interior space, and now passengers are re-boarding places more freely than before. And if we leave out the inevitable rise in price, then change for the better. Pleasure each denNa Jazz of 2009 nice to see. Nice machine for the modern family - for all occasions.

What is better Ford Escape top-selling Honda CR-V?

Full American Ford Escape has come to ruin Japanese garden ... patrimony crossovers traditionally Land of the Rising Sun. Quality, balanced and an optimal set of prices of consumer qualities. If you do not take the premium segment, the Japanese fortress has been and remains unbroken. And when you have to live with it, from nowhere came Ford Escape, made in Thailand, and said: "I heard there were seething passion, maybe I'll try?" So the idea to the test: the sales leader among 2008 SUVs Honda CR-V vs. Ford freshman Escape.Sluchis it before the crisis, I'd bet against Ford what kind of "Chrysler" losers, but the times are now different, and quite unpretentious model already pays a lower price, and therefore, the cheapest Escape has a chance to even in competition with the "Japanese." AGAIN MIMO RADIOVse crossovers in this class are hopelessly terrible. It makes no sense to treat them outside. Another thing inside. There are already things to discuss. Escape backhand hits the eyes of a black hole of the instrument panel. Grim greetings from the 90's. Reminder about the days when the interior of cars made from old rubber boats. But this rudeness compensates for "beard" with the climate control unit, and music. American-huge, is not saved even before Schwarzenegger's fingers krutilki temperature reigns over all. My fingers are not as fleshy, but I could wear hockey gloves and too confident it would be managed. Recycling, which sometimes frantically looking, drove under the exhaust pipe of survivors "KAMAZ", arranged divine.

On the way to Suzdal

Suzdal - a wonderful city, lying between the fields, glittering tops of churches, steeples and towers of a fortress. This is perhaps one of the few places in Russia, where there is still preserved original spirit of the Russian people. Remembering all this, we have long planned trip to Suzdal, and, behold, an early frosty morning in the company of a white Honda CR-V Mugen, we moved, hoping to receive a portion of positive emotions and to plunge into the world of the rich history of this wonderful trip goroda.Nasha fell to three-day long weekend. If you're going to Suzdal with an overnight stay and want to take a good inexpensive place with a real Russian bath, fragrant tea and homemade jam, we strongly advise you to do this in advance, because three days before we left, all at reasonably good seats were already zanyaty.Samy simple way to get to Suzdal - by Gorky Highway. Departure from Moscow Ring Road or road enthusiasts to Gorkovkoe highway - the route Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod (M7), and then - straight road anywhere without turning leads to the border city of Vladimir. If you do not plan to visit Vladimir, you greatly reduce its way, turning on the bypass road. Turn at the fork just before the entrance to the city under the sign "Ivanovo", "Suzdal". Vladimir - pryamo.Nesmotrya that we left around 7 am and the street was a decent frost, on the track was quite a lot of gardeners. In addition, the road is replete with M7 high truck traffic. The sheer quality of the roadway acceptable, but on the border areas there are problem areas.

Month with CR-V

Nachnuka I apologize. The fact that the previous material on the Honda CR-V («AI» № 5, 2008), as is true of our readers have noticed, contained two, frankly - bad mistake. First, the author reported that the distribution of torque between axles in all-wheel drive powertrain meets electronics - an incorrect statement! I confess, not doglyadeli. In the CR-V is installed multi-plate clutch, which is blocked when there is excessive oil pressure. The second mistake was unfortunate that the same writer said about the possibility of managing on-board computer using the buttons on the steering wheel. It is indeed a key - but the cruise control and audio systems, and readings are displayed on-board computer using the buttons on the dashboard. Well, we will continue to closely. And as a kind of rehabilitation offer "consumer test» Honda CR-V with the most powerful 2.4-liter engine. The family will udobnoOpisyvat exterior model, I think, no special meaning. The car managed to gain popularity and, consequently, the work of designers appreciated. I think that the CR-V in the third generation managed to escape, I would say - on the orientation of the ladies, and now a solid man at the wheel of this crossover is quite appropriate. If we talk about the most powerful versions, it is almost identical to the 2.0-liter version is no different. Is that the top of the front bumper is trimmed with chrome, and the trunk lid rear spoiler. However, the spoiler can be installed on two-liter modified, if you order it in the richest set.

Jeans with a motor

Classic Japanese haiku poetry combines secular and spiritual, small and great, natural and human, eternal and momentary. The same has already become a classic of the genre Honda CR-V combines essentially the same ingredients. Plus now the new motor i-VTEC 2.4-liter. I would have been a lover of hockey, then, having arrived early January morning in the presentation and test drive the new version of the CR-V in the scenic hilly area near Moscow Iakhroma, would certainly remembered anything from the classics of this genre of Matsuo Basho. For example: soaring snezhinkiGustoyu pelenoyu.Zimny ??ornament. And there, staring, in a complacent mood, he wrote something like this would have on the topic of the day: Frosty utromRastsvela Honda.Tsvetok red in the snow. Flower? Why not. Honda is able to do not just good, but beautiful cars. Pleasantly surprised the world in 1995, first in the history of the world car "SUV" and giving, so life is a fundamentally new class of machines, the followers of Soichiro Honda after 11 years is even more strengthened the position of CR-V: the third generation of this model far exceeds its rustic "grandmother "in terms of visual appeal. That is what I immediately said, first seeing the new CR-V before last fall at the Paris "Mondiale" - a bright and stylish, more dynamic and athletic. Well, maybe it is not fine is beautiful, as are beautiful, for example, convertible - all the same "style" is not one - but damn attractive.

Battle of the samurai

For the new Nissan Qashqai has already lined up many months of the queue. But we should not assume that life will debut a happy and serene. he have to contend with long-established Suzuki Grand Vitara and Honda CR-V. In our test, involving three-wheel vehicles with similar characteristics, 2 liter petrol in-line engines. However, Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with automatic traditional design - the torque converter with planetary gears. At the armed Honda CR-V - the usual mechanics, although 6-speed. Already a favorite with the Russians market newcomer Nissan Qashqai exotic flourishes for our latitude CVT or simply speaking, infinitely korobkoy.Peredatochnye number in the manual Honda C-RV chosen taking into account to achieve maximum acceleration. The higher the level, the longer the transmission. After 120 km / h traction control becomes more difficult, the rate of acceleration decreases markedly. The sixth stage of "economic", that is the maximum speed achieved in fifth. This is very handy on long journeys - be nice to save on fuel. The advantage of the traditional mechanics that the driver is free to choose the necessary capacity management strategy. Can be dispersed on the first of up to 60 km / h, the sixth switch and move at a constant rate, not wasting precious gasoline. Automatic Suzuki, working in conjunction with a longitudinally placed motor allows for more comfort. However, the algorithms used to the switch will be difficult. Sometimes there is a desire not to use the mode "Drive" and go to manual control.

Fried from Sakura

My favorite car of Japanese farmers changed in appearance and gained a new heart, if not, then certainly a new stomach. The updated Nonda CR-V with 2.4-liter engine rolled correspondent "Gazety.Ru." The Russian driver like no one else is affected by stereotypes. The majority of citizens "Mercedes" is associated with a tree in the cabin, "BMW" - from sports cars, "Audi" - with all-wheel drive, and the "Lada" - with a carburetor. When I hear the word Honda, then in my imagination, once there is a sports bike, always blue, who is racing on Leninsky Prospekt in three in the morning. If you try to get rid of the motorcycle association, I recall low coupe RHD Prelude. But the fact that Honda makes the SUV, I get used to this day I can not - this is not their path. While the general idea is clear to me. Let's look at the CR-V the previous generation - a small square with a huge trunk. Perfect car to throw a shovel and a samurai sword in the trunk, and go see cherry orchards somewhere in northern Kyushu. This machine is a Japanese farmer, not too luxurious and too primitive - a workhorse that can be neatly parked between the trees Bonsu. But then the farmer has grown, picked authority in society, grew a few cherry orchards and a big belly. Drinking a bottle of sake in the evening, he will not bother - the work for him do the mercenaries, and he sits at home and watching anime. But at least once a week should go around the ownership, not to part with luxury and wealth acquired by.

New Honda CR-V c 2.4-liter 166-horsepower engine

Honda introduced Russian consumers to modify CR-V c 2.4-liter 166-horsepower engine, accelerates to 100 km for 11 sekund.Poskolku new Honda CR-V all journalists recognized the asphalt, I immediately went to the field and then on the highway . But first let us define what it means new? It appeared in early 2007 - but with a 2.0 liter engine. And now the Russian market brought the same car, but with 2.4-liter engine. Compared with the "old" engine torque of the new 2.4-liter unit increased by 28 Nm. With 80% of its maximum value is achieved at 2000 rev / min. But it's ace off-road! Why asphalt CR-V? When I say something like that, always remember the people in the passenger car in the Vologda region, which do not consider it shameful to go after "UAZ", and on a good day and go for the GTS. The new engine is really quite good at lower levels, but it's not all: there are also wheel-drive system Real Time 4WD. It is based on an innovative scheme, which provides not only a vigorous start with the place, confident cornering and slippery sections, but, more important for us, climbing on slippery drops, as well as movement on snow-covered surface. Of course, to get up and start from the middle of a slippery hill does not work, but it is, in principle, can not every SUV. When it became clear that in neat hand Honda gets to the right place, it was decided to ruffle some new ground. Low center of gravity inspiration. First activated with ESP. At a fairly high speed car went around the circle, povilivaya rear axle, but clearly had a trajectory.

Identification of the Honda

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As the parquet floor

"Put a white mac and buy a car brand" Honda "... This song of" Dune "for seven years ahead of appearance of the first compact SUV Honda, which is usually attributed to the SUV. Although the right word, which we saw in Russia asphalt without flaws? Especially in the spring ... But, in general, the exact definition, and one caught on almost immediately, since 1996, when the assembly line went first CR-V. Now, we try here is the third version of the model, this time with a new gasoline engine. Honda CR-V almost immediately found a buyer in the country: in fact, actually, except the classic "Field", anything on the market at that time was not. Or hardly any: Toyota RAV4 emerged around the same time. Over 10 thousand dollars you could buy a car in very good condition, even, and for the 14-16 - and even in the ideal. Light and bright spacious body, the absence of a tunnel between the front seats in a car with "automatic" - the handle of the variator was on the steering column, and good driving characteristics. In a word - a real passenger car in SUV suit. Of course, only a complete hell-raisers would go on to storm it a serious off-road, but on bumps and potholes of unpaved roads CR-V was held to cheer. And more of it and was not required. Frankly, it was the firstborn of SUV-I personally liked immediately. And so, when six years later came his "continuation", the author of these lines took him with bayonets. Form angular, pop-eyed lighting ...

From 1.76 million rubles

Japanese Honda engineers managed to find a middle ground. They have created a comfortable sedan, which in case of necessity turns into a big sports car. The appearance of the sedan Honda Legend, which claims to involvement in the premium segment, has caused considerable concern. To discern the appearance of roots sport. Pay attention to the sloping front pillars, streloobrazny hood, smoothed sideline. But this is just the trappings. And what is hidden under the hood? They installed a 3.5-liter engine, with which Japanese engineers have "removed" 295 hp Up to 100 km / h sprints in 7.1 new with what is a good indicator for a large sedan. Do not forget that the weight of the car close to two tonnam.Dlya safe handling vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive with a complex called SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive). This electro-mechanical beast for a second time to redistribute all the wheels so that in all driving situations the driver can only turn the steering wheel. Of course, a special four-wheel drive will benefit in the winter when the snow under the wheels, the ice, and in some places - dry asfalt.Zasluzhivayut praise comfortable seating with reasonable lateral support, which does not allow "fly" around the cabin during an active pilot. Finishing materials is also not satisfactory, but the interface will look into immediately. The abundance of buttons and all sorts of menus make it more difficult, but patience and make a little effort. Long-term test showed that the Honda Legend is a very comfortable car, if needed, turns into a real sportsmena.Otdelno is to provide fuel economy, which is one of the components of comfort.

Wind of change

New waited. In the short history of the "parquet" class yield models already in its third generation, except for "Honda", boasts a RAV4, the other in backward. CR-V was replaced by an image - has become streamlined, lower, wider, and, most importantly, shorter (!) Predshestvennitsy.Zdes very wide doorways - any place you sit down with the convenience of not wiping his trousers wheel arches and sills. The "Honda" flat floor - there is no driveshaft tunnel. And the front can go back, not out of the car and acrobatic pirouettes vytvoryaya. The previous model for the automatic transmission lever was paddle - in the style of "rabble". And on the third generation of compact lever nestled in the "beard". It is based on the spherical surface of the mirror. This form is a reflection of a sudden the ceiling - at the end of the folding ocheshnika. If you open up to full capacity, can be viewed via an optional interior panoramic mirror! Salon, in general, is surprisingly spacious. The heads of all the riders are far from the roof, and the width of the back row only at the CR-V can be called a full triple. These are the same dignity and a range of adjustments - and the angle, and length. In the rearward position the sofa, folded in a ratio of 40:20:40, lets go with the legs fully extended, as in executive limousine klassa.S terms of landing the driver is most pronounced (but does not interfere even large people), lateral support, a long pillow excellent support for the blades.

Way of the Samurai

Bushido Samurai requires not only dedication and selfless service overlord, but also modesty and honesty. If the new Honda CR-V was a samurai, he would never be called off-roader, even "parquet". Third CR-V is easier to call a generalist or a minivan, not SUV. And it's not only in his controversial vneshnosti.S real "crooks" machine in common except that the availability of AWD but more or less decent ground clearance. It would seem that none of his rivals also return will not be able to boast, but so clear and abrupt transition from off-road past to the future of passenger too daring even for the "parquet" сегмента.Высокотехнологичный exterior of the car with the previous model, of course, is related, but very indirectly . On the succession of generations here except that resemble vertical taillights so recognizable body profile. In general, this is a totally different car with a different aesthetic, a different philosophy. Sports, athletic and modern, in terms of style, it is getting closer to the exterior of SUVs sister «Acura», but it almost completely away from the usual for us, exterior compact SUV. Of course, the following assertion can be disputed, but in my opinion, "hondovtsy" have created a cross between a midsize MPV and Sports Tourer like "mersedesovskogo» R-class family that is all-wheel drive, but not off-road vehicle. By the way, they may be worth it to recognize it and call the car in another still in the process of its creation ...

Plantain

In our desire to reach poorly concealed by a snow-covered field "in-on-one before the trees," the instructor just shook his head: "Not worth it." It can be understood: disembarrass jammed in the snow machine - troublesome task, and the verification of the "road" in the framework of this test, which took place in the suburban Dmitrovo, slabo.Pochemu fit? Yes, because, officially introduced in Russia model CR-V engine with 2.4, Honda finally dotted all the i's on the "scope of use" of the vehicle .- Honda CR-V 2.4 - a full-fledged citizen of the city streets, has a balanced handling, excellent dynamics giver and the owner of boundless self-confidence ... So began the presentation Sergey Tikhonov: Head of PR Honda in Russia. For journalists who came to the test, it meant something like: "Guys, we just ride on the roads - the roads on the way ordered." Thereby confirming the conceptual meaning of the word "crossover", which originally followed the family CR-V - a machine that will please the driver and gives good handling feeling of superiority in the fight against "speed bumps" and a reasonable depth of the wells at the exit of the garage. But no more. Although, in the end, it is at least honest - do not seem "universal soldier", and quietly carry out its mandated mission. The new "old" motor market our Honda CR-V until now was only available with the engine 2.0. With this displacement, "hondovtsam" managed to take 150 liters.

Suit the fashion

For pan-European test drive of the third generation CR-V «hondovtsy" was chosen by Barcelona. The most European city in Spain, is the ideal habitat for a potential buyer of a new compact "SUV": men over forty, married an individualist, a leading active lifestyles. "Even if he does not live in Barcelona, ??you've probably come here for the weekend" - assured the representatives of the Honda. Incidentally, we also "went for the weekend." And all this in order to feel what Spaniards call fusiun word (fusion, merging), with the accent on the last syllable. This alloy of styles, cultures, civilizations, famous this Mediterranean city. The concept of presentation has become the motto fusiun CR-V, National Spanish flavor to the Japanese came in very handy, otherwise we would have a familiar British motorists fusion.Splav "SUV" with a car - a mass phenomenon and irreversible. That and the new CR-V had to be closer to the asphalt. Ground clearance decreased from 200 to 185 mm, and that was enough to "SUV" visually perceived as almost a car. To radically improve the manageability, center of gravity lowered by 25 mm and the front track made of 25 mm wider than the previous model. The main secret of the center of gravity - the low mount the power unit. Helped to improve the stability and the spare wheel under the boot floor harvested. But the most noticeable change, of course, in appearance. The side glass is associated with a D-class sedans.

Retired

Along with Toyota, Honda was the founder of a class parquet SUVs - vehicles intended for the city, but with the possibility of attacks on the environment. But if Toyota started with cartoonish 3-door RAV4, addressed to the young egoists, and then expanded the line to the 5-door version, the Honda just offered a full-fledged five-seater with a large trunk, which was addressed to family men. Thus, Honda has focused on more adult category buyers. As a result, 15 years later, along with Volvo Honda became one of the older brands, and now suffers from a decent "pensioner" positioning. And while this wave has not yet swept up in all markets and, in particular, to young and dynamically developing Russian market, the Japanese are trying to rejuvenate its product range and make it more emotional and incendiary. Take a look at the new Civic, especially with body hatchback, or scalding Type R. The new CR-V, alas, can not boast such a distinct dynamics. Yes, Honda is 100% recognizable in the stream, but the dynamics can not speak. In appearance CR-V came extrinsic cartoon brand and at the same time excessive obesity. Behind the wheel of this car is hard to imagine a slender girl, but a stout lady, too, is unlikely to select themselves something like that, so once again not to emphasize their size. True, black is partly hides the true form of CR-V. The only thing that attracts attention - it is striking the window line. Salon has nothing to do with the exterior. He pulled up in Japanese and austere, although he would not have prevented fraction of extravagance Civic.

Crossover is not

The new Honda CR-V? So in fact there is no such car! Not in the sense that it is impossible to acquire. Modest dealer quota for this year snapped up over the last month and is now taking orders for the SUV with an open date. That is the real delivery time you will not be called. So is it worth for this car to suffer waiting for? Not sitting behind the wheel, to give an affirmative answer is not easy. At first glance, CR-V can not be called the first guy in the village. This is speaking only about looks. The car is quite good if you look at it and at the rear and the side or slightly above. But the front lights seem small, but protruding bumper, as protruding lower lip, yet visually reduce them. Its proportions in front of the Honda off-road model recalls SsangYong - not the most luscious compliment, agree! Another thing - interior design, giving basically positive emotions. Steering wheel is almost perfect: comfortable in girth, elegant in form and pleasing to the touch. By becoming him and all the elements of interior design. All is accomplished in a single color - black, dark blue and silver tones. CR-V call a generalist not want to cross-country, but rather, increased capacity, as "space for all" - Salon credo of the new Honda. And the seats are good. The bright side support, while forcing the driver to press in the back between two poles - it's great! The original form of the parking brake lever located very conveniently in the middle of the central tunnel. Nice fonts, clear icons (devices perfectly readable) - all the tunes on the placid mood.

"Parallel» Crossover

How would you like Tangerine-colored furniture against the walls? What do you think of a man in a suit by Armani and shoes? With cars the same story. Imagine a Ferrari with an engine 1.4 is not possible, it is worse than abuse of common sense. In the Honda CR-V's third generation, of course, it's not so tragic, but there is dissonance. It is a pity because the car is quite good in many ways. Appearance raspolagaetPervy glance at parked Honda CR-V has forced a smile in anticipation of the drive. From the previous model, there was nothing in this case there is a positive fact. In my opinion, the second generation CR-V, departing from the market, it was frankly a failure, primarily because of the "fuzzy" design. Unusual, to say - liked the odd shapes except the girls. Men it is usually not "understand", giving preference to its competitors. The new CR-V, in my opinion, has lost its "sexual characteristics", becoming, like most SUVs, an attractive model for vseh.Oblik gained momentum, but in a different way and could not be. Otherwise, the car pulls to the new corporate identity, which is now with the new Civic, has gained a well-defined entity. The exterior design is felt daring, even decisive, it can find a lot of unexpected, but eye-catching, pleasing combinations. The machine was a wider center of gravity "down" at 35 mm. Wedge-shaped bonnet, bumper, oddly shaped, three-dimensional lighting in the stern, which extends almost to the roof - all the stresses and dynamics of moderate aggressiveness.

Taksonogosti gene

A little more than a decade with the debut of crossover Honda CR-V, and went on sale the third generation model. The concept of a new car goes like this: more asphalt - good and different. ALL VNIZChtoby achieve these goals, "hondovskie 'engineers went on a known path. The main battle was fought for lowering the center of gravity. All that was probably dropped down. Even the spare wheel (or rather, dokatku) moved to the back door into a niche trunk floor. To improve the stability of the machine width slightly increased, but decreased clearance. Now when moving borders, and even more so for primers must be extremely careful. The distance from the crankcase to the asphalt without loading is 185 mm, and the mandatory conditions for our crankcase eat for at least another couple of inches. That eventually give ground clearance as some cars are. In general, despite the harmonious appearance, the CR-V a bit of a dachshund: strong legs, placed at the corners of the trunk and abdomen, almost dragging on the ground. Hi-Tech Software FENShUYuKak before, nothing in the cabin does not give a crossover. Well, except that the high seating and a great driving visibility, but still a huge side mirrors with aspherical segment clearly suggest that this is not a car. Paul completely straight, and if not the central box between the seats could go to the front row for the tri-color interior trim zadniy.V used hard plastic. But that is no reason to knock on the panels and to grieve, that over time there will live crickets: even older Honda's friendship with these insects are not seen.

Madness of the brave

One of the most popular in our country, Japan "SUV" radically changed the image. And not just outside - and inside this "Honda" was quite different. Willpower plus character - well done! Wow chin ... Go to people with such strong-willed and unhappy Faith "comfortable cars for rest" - that is, if someone rusty, transferred acronym CR-V - had not allowed myself. Neither give nor take a character from "Sin City" movie, comic book based on Henry Miller. It is curious, because in profile "Honda" is a quiet, peaceful, even a little plump. Probably because the picture of rear side windows and pillars evokes an association with the fat man "Rodiusom" and no matter how willing that Japanese designers, swiftness machine is not added. And food, devoid of the spare wheel on the door, even with the spectacular lanterns - their swords ruby ??twin the car with the expensive and prestigious off-road vehicle from the "sale" - also gives it a really muzhestvennosti.No the car the previous generation current CR-V will not be confused. Previously, it was averaged over four-wheel drive without korobchonka whatsoever prominent features. Normal jeep amongst many - born to crawl on country lanes. Now, suppose that mainly because of the unusual jaw, the car catches the eye and remembered. This is her first and definite plus. In addition, the proportions have changed dramatically - CR-V became wider and lower, though, crouched, prepared to vzletet.Ne to mention the fact that pedestrians take offense at the appearance of a new "Honda" and have no rights.

"SUV» Light

Despite the impending glut of the European market, "SUV" in general and in particular the domestic market, the brand-timers to take positions not collected. We have already seen the new version of the Toyota RAV4. The orders for a potential mate Nissan X-Trail - Qashkai. Now came the third generation Honda CR-V, which is a few months ago was presented in several new Parizhe.Vneshne similar to the previous model, however, this similarity - a tribute to continuity. CR-V became a muscular, modern and stylistically is very close to the exterior off-road related marks «Acura». Of course, drastic changes have occurred in the interior, which changed not only visually, but also kachestvenno.V particular, we have improved finishing materials, the level of performance as a whole ... Themselves "hondovtsy" in execution and ergonomic characteristics tend to compare it with the car business klassa.Novy CR-V is 105 mm shorter, 35 mm wider and 30mm lower than its predecessor. Wheelbase thus become less track, on the contrary, increased. In addition, engineers have been able to 35mm lower center of gravity cars, including what contributed to and transfer of "chute" from the back door under the boot floor. These changes suggest that the SUV has become more drayverskogo, but, unfortunately, less and prohodimym.Da drayverskogo, in fact, became the only potentially. The new model CR-V, like its predecessor, is represented with a single long for Russia 2-liter 150-horsepower gasoline engine, developed on the basis of a 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC from the Civic.

Closer to the pavement

"SUV" today is less like a off-the ancestors. It is understandable. The number of openly bad roads is reduced, and in order to mix the limp side road, there is a more serious machine, such as Discovery or Land Cruiser. Signs of this, I may say, well marked degeneration and made its debut in Paris, CR-V of the third generation. To radically improve the manageability, lowered center of gravity as much as 35 mm and the track made of 30 mm wider than the previous model. Sounded crossover potyazhelel almost 30 kg.Porabotali and over the exterior. The line of the side windows is associated with a D-class sedans. On his face there was a frivolous smile - the lower part of the grille visually connected the lights. The result is a beautiful four-wheel drive wagon. Moreover, the "reserve" has moved into the trunk, and the fifth door is opened up, not sideways. By removing the spare tire mounted, CR-V is shorter, which is also a plus for the car, honed under urban conditions ekspluatatsii.Honda CR-V uses a compact platform that has a lot to do with the platform of the new Civic. In the front suspension rack traditional McPherson, in the back - "mnogorychazhka." Engines borrowed from the Civic, a well-known 2.2-liter diesel engine 140 hp and a new 2-liter gasoline engine (150 hp), based at the engine SOHC i-VTEC 1,8 liters. A version for the U.S. market will put the 2.4-liter gasoline engine (166 hp). It is clear that the U.S. will only CR-V with "machine guns".

Hot file?

Almost a year since its launch the eighth generation Honda Civic will add a new modification. But what! In the spring the Russian market will come Civic Type-R - charged version of the already drayverskogo car, one of the brightest in its class. Civic today officially comes to Russia as a five-door hatchback sedan and. Type-R version is, by tradition, only issued in the three-door hatchback version and, of course, stand out even more aggressive appearance and accented sporty entourage. Notable differences from the "civilian" versions - the aerodynamic skirt around the perimeter (painted body color), a spoiler on the rear doors and 18-inch original design. Front Type-R can be distinguished by a black mesh grille instead of the already familiar "chandelier." Colours interior of the car - a red and black. Standard seating gave way to a race, with improved lateral support, covered in synthetic suede. Steering wheel in perforated leather with red stitching. Gearshift, too, donned the skin and has an aluminum nabaldashnik.Na Honda Civic Type-R is installed highly accelerated 2-liter engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. Equipped with the system i-VTEC engine produces 201 hp and accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds, top speed - 235 km / h. Hot hatch was appropriately tuned suspension, so that was closer to the ground by 15 mm. Coupled with the increased rigidity of the body that promises even more acute reactions as compared to the five-door version. The brake system of Civic Type-R used ventilated discs - 300mm front and 260mm rear, are ABS and EBD (brake force distribution system).

R-factor

Honda Red bullet flew past on the next round. Civic Type-R can be identified by the lining under the bumpers, impressive rapids and bent the grill - here, in contrast to the usual "Civic", it is. But the air seeped through her cell with an unaffordable for the "civil" car speeds, thus depriving others of time to consider the car better. Interior Civic - like the scenery from the sci-fi film about alien invaders. But someone who is at the helm of Civic, does not necessarily have ten tentacles, or to master telekinesis: Honda engineers have made sure that all necessary pilot is away from him half-bent arm. Cruise control, radio and on-board computer made by the steering wheel. Lights, on a silent Japanese tradition, are controlled by a left shift paddles, and washer - pravym.Pult climate control is located to the right steering on a sort of "prompter's box" of the dashboard. Left on it are the cone heater and the button that turns off the system stabilization VSA.Po center console are just the basic buttons that control the music. Selecting a disc or radio station can provide both passenger - especially as the remote backup is a soft and warm voditelya.Vmesto seats - tough and tenacious Buckets: comfort was in the civil Civic. Here instead - rigidity and confidence behind the wheel. The only drawback sports seats: they do not accept people with excess weight (and in racing you need to keep myself in shape.) Engine Type-R is activated by pressing a button.

Growth rates

The "All in the premium!" long distributed to "native islands." Came the turn of Honda. Owners of the previous generation Accord, which in their hearts see themselves as riders literally forced to dream bigger. A dream first started, as usual, marketers. Before the test drive, we were shown a video where a young PR man, businessman and designer, dreamed about the new Accord. At the same PR person went to the sixth generation of the same model, the businessman was satisfied treshka BMW, but suffered an unfortunate designer Audi A4. Priorities are designated: the boys have earned money, and now await increase - including the upgrading of Accord, which was reported. The machine was noticeably wider, longer and heavier somehow. But you can learn: a tradition preserved the rear optics and shape of the trunk. Broke into a grin from the front quite "premium" nose - in the grille adds extra chrome rod. Interior thoroughly perelopachen, equipped with lots of buttons and now looks more like an older Legend. The quality of finish and, although much higher than its predecessor, all made to fit the new image - Premium D. Well-proven engines remained almost the same - the petrol 2.0 and 2.4. The latter even has added 10 "horses", but both are thoroughly throttled the Euro-5. Machine Kit 6-speed manual and automatic with manual ability to stalk switch - for versions with more powerful engine. By hand box attached indicator SIL (Shift Indication Light), hinting at enrollment following the transfer.

AR-TYPEFAKT

It is believed that the computer chips, lasers, night vision devices and technology "stealth" appeared on Earth by aliens. In stellar gifts recorded even Velcro. Is it possible then to doubt the nature of extraterrestrial Honda Civic hatchback? Traces of alien origin is everywhere. At its core, it's a spaceship, put on wheels. Earthly vehicle can not be so perfect and streamlined formy.Nam yet nowhere in such a hurry! Our planet is too small to have time to accelerate to speeds at which this car was blown into the tube fotonnodinamicheskoy! A salon? Any more or less knowledgeable in spaceships student once say: "The instrument panel is typical of the car civilian space cruisers of the third series!" Generation who had spent at the keyboard at first, "Spectrum" and Atari, later for the PlayStation joysticks and steering wheel and "Pentium" is not one year, here, everything seems normal: the multi-tier instrument panel, steering wheel and steering wheel-semioval form. They looked to the future through the screen and have no doubt that it would be better to call Japan is not "Land of the Rising Sun" and "Land of starters spaceships." After all, technological advances, issued by the Japanese for their discovery, there is no other than the rent for the use of the aliens start ploschadkoy.No that the stranger well, Earthman is not suitable for vsegda.Temno-red illumination devices, barely visible on a sunny day - a typical greeting from outer space!

Premium to the masses

The world premiere of the new Honda Accord was held at the International Motor Show in Geneva. Russian news presentation was held in May this year, and the first cars came to their owners at the beginning of the summer. The previous generation Honda Accord, referred to as the seventh, the world premiere of which took place in autumn 2002, has earned many fans in Russia. Gambling handling and aggressive styling done their job. Russian sales of Honda Accord VII outdid all of Europe, except Britain. Despite the positioning of the model as a family car, in Russia the majority of its owners - the youth. With the release of a new generation of "the seventh» Accord went on the secondary market, which began to use not less populyarnostyu.Mirovaya premiere of the new Honda Accord was held at the International Motor Show in Geneva. Russian news presentation was held in May this year, and the first cars came to their owners at the beginning of the summer. As for appearance, the new Accord substantially recovered - the length was 4726 mm (61 mm compared to the previous generation), and the width has increased by almost 8 inches and was 1840 mm. Thus, Honda Accord came close to "Japanese" business class, which implicitly "ruled» Toyota Camry and Nissan Teana. The increase in size and has created a new concept, which adheres to the Accord VIII - Premium Sport Sedan. Yes, it is a sedan. Deliveries of the stylish Tourer wagon in Russia are planned. The fact that the percentage sold of the previous generation wagon and did not quite get 10% of total sales.

Vial of adrenaline

Long time, I confess, I did not spend the weekend with a car that is so strongly impressed me that this very second I type on the keyboard «Civic Type R», and runs through the body like a shiver. This silver demon, I left an hour ago in the parking lot, has some special properties. Seemed to bind themselves, does not forget the unusual excitement that you felt at the wheel, and - your will - you can experience again and again. The disease is kind of, sort of absorb the rush of adrenalin emotsiiPervuyu available, it seems, is eyeing new only Type R on the outside. And while it is not necessary to be an expert or connoisseur of automotive design. Type R could bewitch any man. A young Uzbek guard parking, close to where the "demon" was a regular 5-door Civic, suddenly said: "The Civic - super! And the blue in comparison with yours, so-so ... "erupted suddenly astonished his knowledge of Russian, I nevertheless had to admit that he was essentially right. "Hot" version is offered exclusively in the 3-door body. This is a hatchback that wider than its 5-door sibling by 15 mm, although the wheelbase is the same. Add to this a body-colored bumpers, aerodynamic body kit original, just two on the trunk lid spoiler, 18-inch wheels and do not discount the "space" style of the model itself, and you will get, in my opinion, extremely handsome exterior. Insolent, aggressive, athletic - exactly the way and should be a Type R. His face, once again - in my opinion, much more expressive than all the old Civic, and all the other known to me today "urban missiles," C-class.

Pretty simple

Wider and lower body. Perfect engine. Better chassis. The addition of disyllabic word «Honda» makes these points to the slogan. Otherwise, after all, if it is about the new Accord - the main company car. EASY - a complicated thing. There is, with which it begins. There is, where it ends. Of simplicity to simplicity - the complexity of the simple path segments. Honda has always been easier to move along its path than to hang in someone's air bag. So have most smash. But just so you can be at the next fork in the road a little earlier than others. Just so you can be among those who vedet.PROSTOTA in Technology - Other: extensive and intensive. You can "simply" pile on each other uncouth, but universal engineering units to meet increasing demands for flexibility and highly efficient machines. And forcing consumers to pay for the processing of large quantities of parts. Throw up your hands in response to questions about the high cost of "other means: complexity creates awkwardness." But otherwise - after all you can! You can think of to blisters in the convolutions. You can not go beyond standard solutions. You can search for simplicity in a complex thought to bend so as to maximize the effectiveness of each of the minimum number of parts. To bring the design to perfection, which will allow less "work with a file" that part of the developers that think registers and tables. This engineering. And it pays! Even the most brilliant engineer high salary does not go to any comparison with the losses from imperfect technology in mass production.

But speed likes more

Being a major supplier to the Russian market motor deficits Honda continues to sow seeds of success, no doubt: who want to enjoy the fruits will be abundant. Following the CR-V and Civic Japanese rolled out another model, the word "welcome" in the description of which - does not even complement. Just in Russia is very much needed business class car. Moreover, most of them specify their wishes - they need a specific Honda Accord. We are your preferences will not be so categorical. No, such a solid, respectable, and at the same time, the creative (the driver) car like Accord - surely would have graced the parking lot next to our houses, but, in fact, in this class are many worthy contenders. However, what it means - "different"? At some like to see ... the last time the average Class D, several debutants, and despite all their differences in appearance, and easy to find similarities. For example, they all have pretty licked main line of the body, elongated headlights and smooth. In general, there is a feeling that the new Insignia recalls Mazda6, she looks like a Mondeo, but Ford, in turn, reminds Camry ... Accord - is completely different. I can not say that it is better or worse, just different. In this sense, the new generation does not even call "the successor of ideas," previous "Accord." Outside, the difference between them - absolutely, "restyling" ... I'm the straight line, quite frankly, do not close, but if someone such lines to their liking - all there is no alternative!

Kudeyar-chieftain

At the end of May in Russia starts selling Honda Civic Type R. This is a small but very fast car, whose name speaks for itself. R - from British racing (racing). Here, you will not offer any complete sets or additional options. In the Type R already includes everything that is needed. The car will be available in a single, but the best-equipped version. Recommended price - $ 37 800. The new three-door model differs from its five-door counterpart unique design, special chassis tuning, sports engine in the "brains" of which even do not dare climb tyuningery professional. Under the hood lurks the latest news engine DOHC i-VTEC 2.0-liter capacity 201 hp He loves speed so much as Mickey loves Minnie. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds while top speed is 235 km / h. To put it biblically, the weeping and gnashing of teeth. However, the dynamic characteristics identical trehdverki previous Civic Type R pokoleniya.Type R is equipped with everything necessary to save the lives of passengers and the driver. He seemed to be apologizing for their immodest possible. ABS, EBD, ESP system (VSA). The novelty has not only front and side airbags, air curtains and an auxiliary safety system. What it is, it is not clear, but it sounds promising. Dual front seat belts retractors, as well as the innovative system, notifying of the need to fasten your seat belts for rear-seat passengers, which is located on the control panel. In short, all possible "utensils" that can prevent a claim for buyers of the possible consequences of intercourse with the crazy engine.

Two sides

Last time the notion of trying to operate sportsedan a growing number of automakers. However, not all turns out. The rare exceptions can be counted honda accord. This car for several generations, preserved and developed their athletic traditions. But it turned out the next generation, and the situation has changed more precise, not even changed, and significantly expanded. Sport remained in place. But now only be called Accord sport would not be fair. He became a sports-bonus. And this combination can be traced in many parts of the car. For example, the exterior, the longtime ace Accord. Agree on the background of their Japanese competitors, this car has always looked the most advantageous. He did not look like traditional Japanese car. Especially noticeable was the case in the last two generations. Predecessor, a little lacking a little injection of premium and its design clearly dominated the athletic component that to some extent also reflected in the interior. At a novelty with this aspect also in order. It has kept the best features of the seventh generation Accord has remained recognizable, proportional, and the plastic body panels still do not like any other car. And yet - new Accord looks solid in any configuration. Generally a company like Honda is heading to the fact that their products do not compare with the "home" competitors, and with the European premium brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi. Well, you can compare. And it should be noted that the new Accord is not inferior to them.

Roomy boat

Commercial vehicle with a music title is suitable practical motorists who want a spacious interior in a compact body and a roomy trunk. Honda Jazz has come to Russia with a delay: the model debuted in 2002, and have appeared only in 2005. In spite of such decent time on the market, the car quite actively bought up by our fellow citizens. Honda Jazz is difficult to directly attribute to any class. Doubts are not random: the Japanese themselves call Jazz avtobusikom little or mikrovenom. On the face - typical female chubby krugloboky avtomobilchik with touching nice headlights. But in the profile and especially high body back, "Jazz" like in a smaller scale minivan. In part, it looks like a Mitsubishi Colt, but even more severe. "Solid" behind often do not like frivolous shopper, but it just provides a "Honda" sympathy business ladies, and men too, with children and / or the need to periodically use all the features as interior and trunk. And the image of "Honda" as a manufacturer of sports-oriented machines for men is an additional alibi. Opportunities for the young at first glance Jazz abound. Overcoming is not too wide opening doors, one can not wonder, the windshield is assigned a long way and really gives the impression avtobusika - so spacious interior! Yes, and rear passengers carried - in the cabin there is no central tunnel. Above his head, too, freedom, and do not clash elbows on the door panels. Incidentally, the rear passenger seat is designed as a "bench" a la the theater seats.

Legend and competitors

In the long-term test-drive there is a reason - they give an opportunity to assess the car from different angles, look at it from different perspectives. We have introduced readers to "AI" to the model Legend, including talking about her performance in a recent issue of the application, "AI-fleet» (№ 8). Now let us consider first the car in terms of cost of ownership, and in comparison with direct competitors, we counted six. When choosing them, we considered the class of vehicle, similar to the motors and the presence of all-wheel drive powertrain. Brief account glavnomChetvertoe generation flagship of Honda - Model Legend, recall, has been developed by Japanese designers for eight and a half years. The term is not small, but the task set was serious - a car that would favorably with its competitors, whom in this segment, more than enough. Therefore, the rate was made not only to the bright and sophisticated interior design, but also for innovation. I will not repeat what was said earlier, I will note only that for the three months that the car had in our editorial, we have fully assessed the technical excellence of Legend. Moreover, none of the innovations did not produce a single failure. Particularly the editorial drivers were pleased with intelligent all-wheel drive - reputedly the best known today, which are controlled by electronics. Of course, in this case we do not compare with the system hondovskuyu wheel drive transmission, based "on the mechanics." The main thing is the case with the Legend computer does not interfere with the driver, and definitely helps him.

Products "heating"

Common to these cars - Honda Accord Special Edition and the Renault Megane Extreme - no more than a bottle of Armagnac and a drink, "Pinocchio." But there is something that unites them: both are created in accordance with the "theory of heat" (a term I admit, I). But this theory states that for a year or two before the change of generations, when the demand for a model falls, the interest of buyers to be heated. The most reliable and proven way to do it - run to the market "special" or "limited" version. Different from the usual, as a rule, a complete set, which includes popular options at a favorable price to the consumer. What we have in Accord Special Edition and Megane Extreme? Special approaching my opinion, the current generation Honda Accord - the most successful. This is confirmed by the results of sales, and a stable interest in the car and the consumers, and by the hijackers, among other things. This success is due to a combination of factors, including the design model. We can talk about for a long time, but everyone seems to wish to himself, which in the guise of more: elegant or sporty. It seems to me that both of the two. Although the Type S version in the Special Edition version is still a sport. The dynamism of aerodynamic stress and expressive combination of black and light in the design of Chuck, moldings, door handles, as well as the original 17-inch "graphite" discs. A new color, available only in this configuration?

Test IQ

And the Honda Legend, and Volvo S80 brought to market with similar slogans, which essentially boils down to the fact that these cars are successfully combine luxury, power, and, most importantly, intelligence. Who wiser, we had to find out during the confrontation. Volvo S80Bolshoy and solid sedan, has a luxurious interior with a high degree of protection. Have good dynamic characteristics. Sufficiently advanced in terms of intelligence. May be front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The most powerful V8 engines installed capacity of 315 horsepower. Honda LegendFlagman of Honda Motor, which combines style, luxury, dynamism and modern technology. Not in last place in the car and safety. Our market is represented in the rich integration, which implies not only a large number of options, but the existence of intelligent all-wheel drive. Do not be progress, we probably would have still went to the scraper. But it came as someone in the head a brilliant idea to build a wheel. And away we go ... Today, every new car model literally bustles with all sorts of innovations designed to improve, facilitate, secure, surprise, at last. Race in the fight for consumer forcing manufacturers to introduce into their creations, such that only yesterday in any way with the car was not associated. But whether much of what that is? How it affects the perception of the car in general? And most importantly, is it worth it to overpay for? Deal with it and not only we have decided, taking the test two new high-tech business-class car: Volvo S80 and Honda began Legend.Dlya compare cars in their consumer properties.

The new Accord

In a series of prestigious cars D-class Honda Accord previous generation has always stood apart. With appropriate class sizes, and with the same "set of amenities," she bribed foreign aggression, clearly demonstrating the love of the owner to drive. That it is enhanced by the possibility of power plants and suspension settings. But - as time passed, the car has grown up, grown up, matured. He seemed to be transformed from an ardent young men in a successful businessman. Although, "in his eyes" - the same shine more, but stremitelneyAccord next, the eighth generation of markedly increased in size. The proportions of the body and many stylistic decisions twin the car to its predecessor, so even if you close the emblem on the grille, clear definition of the model does not arise. It is quite obvious - it's Honda Accord, only more luxurious, more solidly. But at the same time - pay tribute designers - the new Accord has become more outwardly emotional, dynamic. The car looks and swift, I would have defined this feeling - uncompromising, even when he just stood on meste.Komu something quite admit, and the combination of an abundance of sharp edges and "chopped" surfaces may not like it, but that the Accord № 8 is a nice continuation of the traditions Accord № 7 - an indisputable fact. The model was much wider (80 mm) and below (5 mm), and in the sedan and increased overall length (61 mm). The impressive front end and a smooth non-breaking line of the body give the car a more athletic and elegant look.

Open question

Honda has worked for the New World: releasing to the market tamoshnego powerful and comfortable Pilot, the Japanese title escorted him UAFAV - «Best American family car for an adventure," The technical parameters of the Pilot, manufactured in Canada, is very similar to our popular Acura MDX, but is designed to meet the needs of the broader consumer segments. Of course, the car for 52 thousand dollars for many remains a distant dream, however, compared with the cost of MDX, so the price "more democratic". Quiet, one might even say low-key appearance of the car does not prevent identification of Pilot by brand, mainly due to its similarity to another popular model Honda - CR-V. This is not surprising: Pilot will become the flagship in a series of off-road Japanese firm, and therefore should be uznavaem.Oformleniem salon novelty associated with the same MDX. But despite the abundance of skin, called the interior of a luxury you can not. Rather, it is practical: large and easy to read instrument panel, multifunctional steering wheel without removing the hand from which to operate the cruise control and radio is, understandable, and most importantly, very effective air conditioning system that allows you bask in the warm air is not only the driver and front passenger but also to those who sit in the second row. Chairs have enough to get comfortable, set regulirovok.Tsentralnaya console like playpen. It fit easily into an impressive borsetka or handbag (o that they do not fall out, take care of high-net board).

Live music

Do you like jazz? Do not rush to wince, even if you prefer rap or disco. Your attitude to this music flow may change under the influence of familiarity with Honda Jazz. The Japanese, who obtained the right of priority "listening to the new theme," from her in delight. Their sympathies to the product of collective improvisation engineers Honda Motor Co. the public is excessive demand. The model, called the homeland Fit, there was the "Car of 2001-2002.." To identify the body of the car is difficult - whether the hatch, or minivan. Or mikroven? In principle, all options are correct, but to avoid confusion, we characterize Jazz neutral: a compact wagon with increased capacity (OLA). The external dimensions with a typical cute avtomobilchik hondovskim "face" - a typical representative of the European B-segment (it is familiar to us by VW Polo , Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa, Toyota Yaris, etc.), from stem to stern machine is less than four meters in the "shoulder width" 1.67 meters. However, the "inner world» Jazz - within the limits inherent in the golf class. Moreover, the "jazz band" of five people will be located here with a few more amenities than in the same Volkswagen Golf. This is especially true of passengers due to ryada.Chudo second vertical landing and significantly high machine - 1525 mm. Compactness and thinness suspension seat also contribute to the spatial "piggy bank" salona.Bagazhnik, although not amazing in its volume, can hold almost all the instruments of "Quintet" and a bag of props.

The fourth "Legend»

Soon the car will become a vacuum cleaner. Not because it now looks certain models more closely resemble the household, and not road equipment. And in terms of ease of use with no special skills. As a wee little foolish and drivers today patronized ESP, DSC, EBD, Active Steering, Distronic, and similar systems. But this is only the beginning. In the near future, you see, and the steering wheel does not need to - put the destination and relax! I will probably be boring then. But still fun: every time when faced with this kind of innovation, or are you trying to "outwit", or use a better drive. In the case of the Honda Legend, stuffed with innovations, like sunflower seeds, this game gave me a special pleasure. Because all wheel drive fun I think I have not seen. Potentially SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) brings a new, unparalleled opportunities to active driver. In any case, the first "dry" impression. AWD system in the new Legend - this is undoubtedly the main dish. Start is accepted, however, with an aperitif and snacks. Therefore, I note that Honda was working on the fourth generation of its flagship eight and a half years. The reason is clear: the competition the company could not afford to do a mediocre product, without any pretensions or blurred market prospects. Moreover, in the process of changing the image, when it built the model as bright as the Accord and Civic. Now you can safely say that Legend was a revelation. Monolithic dizaynV business-class appearance plays an important role.

A measure of universality

Modern wagon - what is it? Lowly freighter, or stylish, without regard to practicality? Honda Accord Tourer gives his answer to these questions. Take, it is known for their looks. And Tourer, of course, the number of memorable cars. On the recognition of work not only common for the sedan and wagon aggressive front end, but the "flowing" on the sidewalls of the body roof, which is characteristic rather for monocab (including kin Stream). In opposition with modern trend SW-structure of the cargo bay door is almost vertical. The decision whether utilitarian, so stylistically and tuned. Subject powerful, rapid wedge implemented by designers from Frankfurt studio Honda «one hundred percent." This is confirmed by the rainy weather during the test, almost leaving no trace on the body Tourer. Particularly gratifying is that dirt accumulates on the rear window cleaner, which include a limited area of ??responsibility. However, in contrast to our public utilities, the third "janitor" in the bad weather there and then taken for the work should include the reverse. Tourer driver much easier than in a sedan, to control what happens in the immediate vicinity of the stern, yet because the lower edge of the glass tailgate is bent downward arc. "Logistics" and contributes to the review of the original design of the lateral head restraint seat. They do not utaplivayut in the back, both central and prostrate themselves. Happen to appear the rear passengers, leaning into the spine is soft, but peaked strongly recommend the headrest it back into position.

Millennium Falcon

It was called the ship from Ghana Solo lukasovskih "Star Wars". Sit at the helm of the legendary spacecraft at one time dreamed almost every uzrevshy it on the screen. This dream come true, alas, not destined, however, come close to it's real. Sit in the new Civic - nothing spaceship? If you've seen a hatchback, sedan comparison with the space shuttle may seem too bold - sedan stricter more traditional, it is less futuristic and more calm. But remember, Millennium falcon was also not a sample of design thought, but how was the harmonious simplicity. Here is a test and Civic, face it, does not strike the imagination, but is it boring, or maybe not original? Not at all, on our roads full of faceless car, sedan, and this is clearly not one of them: light, vibrant body, smooth lines that make the car look like an inverted drop. But at the same time, the Honda - a classic family sedan with a traditional profile perfectly, albeit a bit more squat and sporty, but very similar to the features of most of its competitors. However, it is outside and the interior design Civic definitely give odds to many of them. Perhaps your reporter too subjective, but I think that within Honda much more fun and more original than most of her classmates. Its design is so unusual, that it seems to us prototype cab of the future interplanetary "wanderer." Huge, like a giant sill front panel with a two-tier instrument panel, "which hangs in the air," the center console, a lot of buttons and switches ...

Recognized and corrected

"But he absolutely flat floor" - says the engineer, who turned five years ago, who could ride so well in the car commonplace means of transportation. The new "Civic" sex remained steady, but be sure - now at the wheel will not be bored. A look at the stars iznutriKto of the boys did not dream to travel to distant stars and not jealous of smiling photos of Gagarin and Titov? So I VDNH always the first thing ran not to the pavilion, "Uzbekistan" in order to enjoy success tanned cotton, and "Space" where I could spend hours looking at incomprehensible aircraft and strove to bury your nose in them a curious interior. In the pavilion, next to Lunokhod and satellites, the new "Civic" would look spacecraft XXI century. His instruments - a real x-board display starship. Two tiers. At the bottom of the main indicator - Tachometer on top - a digital speedometer, along with scales, fuel level and coolant temperature. And podsvetochka in theme - a bright blue. Just mortality. Torpedo, it seems, extends into the distance on two feet. Because of this, the designers even had to make the front side windows of some small, like a minivan. But a sense of space, just the best medicine for those suffering from claustrophobia. A steering wheel and shifter, "machine" - the real gift to fans of "Star Wars". However, even the most boring and proper fan of classical forms to the ergonomics are not prideretsya. Steering wheel with convenient tides can be adjusted both in length and height.

Episode eight

"Silver dusk fell on the emerald green when the darkness of space on the planet surface, cleaving the clouds descended ships Federation. Like a flash of new stars, they materialized one after the other on the edge of a vast swampy plain ... "more colorful and vivid car in Russia long ago did not bring: a sleek silhouette rapid," crystal "strip the front optics, short overhangs front and rear ... Space design, though with illustrations of the "Star Wars", after the automobile exhibitions are usually smoothed out, making a vivid concept of tailored marketing product. But not 5-door Honda Civic.On rich set of details, look attractive and create a mood: like the triangular hole and the muffler of the same shape fog lamps. Handles rear door camouflaged as a Alfa Romeo 156 and the front in the form of forward-shooter. lyuchok tank (sorry only that he is plastic) is designed for sports. The rear doors - again about the sport - is a wing, improving stability at high speeds, but impairs visibility. Symbolically goes: futuristic Civic does not give cause to look back. Look only forward! No matter how many surprise appearance of a hatchback, if you sit inside, delights not subsided. Even though that a new approach to interior Civic-sedan have already been partially prepared. In the hands of the driver is comfortable 3-spoke steering wheel, in addition, has the "right" size, thickened areas in the grip and unusual design. To his left is a button engine start and baffle the stove.

Civic spirit grew stronger

Only a lazy car journalist after meeting with the new generation Civic, that is - of 2000, not lamented the loss of the car "sports highlights". Wrote - not in him the old jokes, body - very "sleek", Salon - without sentiment, the engine - so yourself. In short, too regular, unassuming car, designed for a very correct people, implicitly observing speed limits. In those words was a reason: the drop of a healthy aggressiveness does not hurt even a single model, and calculated for a wide range of buyers. It seems that these comments were heard, and last fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Honda introduced restaylingovuyu version of Civic. All claims against the now "old" Civic were particularly important in Russia, which supplied the version with the 1.6-liter 110-horsepower engine. It would seem quite decent power, plus a system of variable valve timing VTEC, but in reality the car behaved very sluggishly, like a sprinter who is suddenly forced to go to stayerskuyu distance. Honda engine has lost its chief charm - Pick-up from 4500-5000 rev / min, as if it saves energy by preventing falls, while providing a smooth and steady running. Back to istokamPosle Frankfort Civic has changed. Let the changes in the car and not too much, but they are all aimed at reviving the sports brand image. Take, for example, the exterior. The front part looks completely different: new wings, for the sake of fashion a bit overblown in the fender, hood differs slightly different vyshtampovkoy relief.