Evrovagonchik

The Russian market for almost a year has remained without the "avant-fours." The previous model, launched in 1995 and renovated in early 1999, has disappeared from stores last fall. The new will by the end of the year. It is difficult to say how much it upset the disappearance of Russian buyers. It is well known that generalists are not very favor. With regard to the A4, this means that in 2000, sold for 14 sedans have accounted for an "Avant", while the total output of concern is the ratio closer to 50/50. FOR THE FIRST VZGLYaD.Mirovaya premiere of the new Audi A4 Avant was held in September. The first thing you say - the new "Avant" please the owners of "Avanti" old. Because the old with the emergence of freshman do not fall automatically into the category of second-hand - too similar. Slightly modified headlights and rear lights, descending to the level of protivotumanok chrome border of the grille and bumpers line dropped. I tried to understand from the press release that same lost in the guise of a new car, but found only the standard description of "sports", "smart", "muscular", "big but not bulky," "clear the lines and elegant." Perhaps, in another case, it would be called restyling. "We know that the best wagons are called Avant", - says modestly firm resume. And once we know - so what else is needed? Not visible at first glance the differences that bring the car into the category of new products. DIESEL MAShINA.Na one of Berlin's airport parking Tigel, leased Audi concern to the days of the world of journalism presentation, I chose a car with manual transmission and engine 1,9 TDI. The car, to be honest, I chose the color red is best suited for shooting in cloudy weather. The calculation was simple: on the road to the hotel to photograph it, and then ride for pleasure on more powerful machines. But it turned out that the motor 1,9 TDI car "rides", and even how - in all modes and all gears. At the fifth still felt quite decent for maneuver on the autobahn acceleration, and "blunt" the machine started only in sixth gear when the fuel consumption dropped to 4.5 liters per 100 km (by the way, the A4 sedan six-speed c 1,9 TDI no .) In addition to the speed of light diesel tractor noise is noticeable in the parking lot, was dissolved in the rustling of the wheels. Of course, I once again chided himself obstinate Russians who stubbornly ignore the diesels. I was filled with even more respect for the turbo, when on his way back tried the exact same car, only with two-liter gasoline engine. The same 130 hp, the same manual gearbox, front-wheel drive, and other sensations - the engine of subjectively perceived as less powerful. Gas in the floor in fifth gear - and virtually nothing. Still, the sales leader in Russia (according to sales figures A4-sedan) - the same two liters of gasoline. Later I realized why. The price for diesel version of "Avanta" (1,9 TDI) will be $ 3,200 higher than in the two-liter gasoline. Diesel, however, is less than "eating" - in a "fuel" can leg it 1,300 kilometers - and it is cheaper to fuel. But with the current Russian economy fuel prices - a little more than a dollar per hundred kilometers. That is, in order to "discourage" originally overpaid $ 3,200, you need to drive almost 300 thousand miles! Almost like the moon. Throw in more frequent oil changes (every 7.5 sq km), as recommended by the manufacturer for countries with poor fuel, and take into account the advice on the use of domestic diesel oil: before you pour it into the tank, it is better to give it a rest in a canister, so that all dirt sank to the bottom. However, it seems, the Russians and so did his choice of the 250 sold in this year's "fours" with only two engines were TDI. By the way for the year from the date of presentation of the A4 Sedan, introduced two new versions of diesels. 1,9 TDI is now presented in two versions - 100 and 130 hp, and a hurricane 2,5 TDI comes not only 180 horsepower, manual gearbox, Quattro, but with front-wheel drive - "choking" of up to 155 hp . with., this turbo is mounted to the first "multitronikom." ODP ZAPOMNI.O what constitutes "multitronik", we have previously mentioned. But the recall. This is a continuously variable automatic transmission, which is a broad metal chain connecting the two pulleys of variable diameter. All the characteristics - in any case, the manufacturer claims - almost as good as the manual. "Multitronik" is worth the extra $ 1,500, but gives the driver less enthusiasm. Acceleration figures - as well as fuel consumption - the same as in the manual box and bravery three-liter, for example, the engine did not feel. Experts say that the matter is in the emotions: they say, manually changing how you feel a sharp acceleration, and uniform dispersal do not "plant". Maybe, but what are we paying for it does not own the illusion of a car? "Multitronika" with quattro all-wheel drive is not - not yet developed a way to drive shaft. Quattro comes with a "manual" gearbox tiptronic and (step "automatic" with manual shift transmission). All wheel drive is offered on cars with engines of 150 hp That is, with the already mentioned 2,5 TDI (180 hp), a popular 1.8 T (150 hp), the upgraded 2.4 (170 hp) and top-end 3.0 (220 hp. sec.). It remains to create a complete picture, mention the "budget" motor 1.6. But its 102 hp not up to nameplate quattro. Eurocars NOT FOR EVROVAGONKI.Kak know, the world's fastest sedan - it's Audi RS4 Avant Quattro, made on the basis of already withdrawn from the production machine. Adopted by the board cubic Lining it can accelerate to 100 km / h in five seconds. When you see the RS4 on the new "Avanta" just can not say - representatives of the concern said that, traditionally, most charged version introduces closer to the moment when it begins to fold the production of conventional wagons. That is not soon enough. But it is safe to say that has not yet been able to take away existing supervagon almost the same as its predecessor. In any case, the loading volume on the new "Avanta" increased by 52 liters with the rear seats raised, although it decreased with the full layout - now it is 1184 liters instead of 1250. But in the new "Avante" there were additional niches. One, under the boot floor, can hold 65 liters, to another, in the glove box can be installed refrigerator. A small, just a bottle. Its content, as well as filling the trunk - a matter of habit and taste. A taste for the owners of "Avanti", according to Audi, all right. Otherwise, why would they accurately picked the world's best rounders?