Monday, October 3, 2011

Soft top, hard bottom

Since the last pages of this issue of "AI" this is yet another gig, and a direct competitor to A3 - BMW 125 Cabrio, unwitting I can not avoid comparisons. So, in this unique match car from Ingolstadt, in my opinion, won. Because it is better traveled and wealthier looks from the inside. However, everything - from the beginning. Design veschLichno me shape this generation Audi A3 liked it at once, since the introduction of this model to the light. Perhaps its exterior is not as bold as a look BMW 1-series, and even less expressive in detail. But, you see, looks like the car quite harmoniously, it is completely original and as far as aggressive. And, say, lighting in general will handicap the competition. In general, the A3 is not as challenging, however elegant and friendly. In this case the car, especially convertibles, literally blowing sportivnostyu.Vzglyanut even the stern - this just turned up the luggage compartment lid, the LED lights in the style of the new A4 - is not original, not dynamic? Or aerodynamic throughout the body, large alloy wheels - not enough for you sporty? That's it - enough, you can admire the car, looking at the details. Do not disappoint me and the salon. Sports nastroenieZritelno it creates a metal - it is present in edging vents ventilation, perforated pedals, in other decor elements. And if you're already sitting, you will certainly notice a good profile seats with good lateral support. But - Reach to the finish material, and you will feel soft and obviously not cheap plastic. And could not help notice the precision fit of each detali.Stilisticheski interior has much in common with other models, brands, like the same donor - Audi A3 or TT. Hence, and excellent ergonomics. Steering column is adjustable both in height and on the flight. Adjustment range is wide front seats, so you can get behind the wheel "with all the amenities." The dials on the instrument panel is easy to read under any lighting condition, the information from the onboard computer displayed on a small monitor located between the tachometer and speedometer. Bagel itself, small in diameter, has a convenient tabs "on the grip." All controls are grouped into natural and familiar. Audio can be controlled using the buttons on the steering kolese.Dostavshiysya on test car was not in the richest complete, and because the monitor on the center console was monochrome. But in the presence of - the system of separate climate control. However, to establish "uniform temperature", it must be set twice - first for the driver, and then for the front passenger. And all because there is no button that says «Mono», which, I noticed all began quietly disappear from many machines. Why - not ponyatno.Prezhde turning to road performance gig, I note that the rear seats a bit. With comfort they can get people low, and only two of us. Legroom a bit, but in the shoulder area space "eats" soft roof - or rather, its mechanism of folding. Depending on the version, it can be partially or fully automatic. In the first case the driver is required to turn the hand lever in place a special attachment to the roof frame of the windshield, and then press the appropriate button. And the folding roof in a special box behind the rear seats, and very quickly - opening takes nine seconds, and the installation - at least odinnadtsat.Tem, A3 Cabriolet - a very functional vehicle. It's not just that the rear window is equipped with heating, and three-layer roof has excellent sound insulation. The car has quite a decent amount of luggage space 260 liters, which can be instantly transformed into a 674-liter, twin is folded rear seats. In the trunk there is even a 12-volt outlet and special hooks for securing luggage. Strong malyyPod tested vehicle hood was installed 1.8-liter, turbocharged and direct fuel injection. His power - 160 hp, maximum torque of 250 Nm, available from virtually idle. And in this case, the engine was coupled with the automatic gearbox DSG, which gives the model a very dynamic character. With a sharp start from the place of front-wheel drive and can slip slightly, but almost throughout the rev range driver is guaranteed a good pickup. In addition, the AKP shows quickness, obviously trying to adapt to driving style. And if you translate it in manual mode, the transmission can be changed very bystro.Voobsche, on the run A3 Cabriolet gives the impression of hard hit by a car. For convertibles is unusual, because many suffer from a lack of rigidity of the body. Audi - is another matter. In the most abrupt turns at a decent speed, it behaves as if the body is based on a steel frame. There is no "game" it does not allow it. The car is very clearly and quickly respond to the driver, but rather stiff suspension no body roll in corners and makes it clear to follow the desired path. In this highly energy intensive suspension. And the steering is set well. On the steering wheel is always a clear picture of what is happening under the wheels, and the apparent ease at low speeds instantly disappears, it is necessary to go gave the car bystree.Konstruktory neutral understeer, which gives the driver a wide field for maneuver, and makes the model very friendly. Even if a person sits behind the wheel is not too experienced, but I suspect that among Russian clients A3 Cabriolet will be a lot of women, the machine will not frighten his violent temper. Rather, she seems comfortable, but adjusted to a fairly rigid bumpers. In any case A3 Cabriolet is equipped with standard electronic stabilization system ESP, which can be disabled by simply pressing a button on the center console. It works very well, making it difficult to enjoy virtually no dynamics, but also not allowing the car to get out of kontrolya.Naposledok note excellent brakes A3 Cabriolet - it seems even they are endowed by excess capacity. Of course, there's ABS and brake force distribution. Narrow segmentPonyatno that demand for convertibles in Russia is so low that even a recognized segment of the grants can only rely on very small numbers of sales. However, the situation changes, mainly by increasing the number of rich people. Many of them are gradually acquire a taste, including an open-top cars. In the end, it is stylish, also in our latitudes, too much sun, and to "catch" him, the best cars do not pridumaesh.Mne left to say about the price of Audi A3 Cabriolet, which starts with a mark of 1.1 million rubles. This is the price the car very well stocked with a motor 1,8 TFSI.

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