Purists may tell us that a good half of these options can be done without. Leftist people -that we (like the damned capitalists) got too greedy. But we believe that, having tried each real life, it will be very difficult to refuse them.
Heated and ventilated seats
When and on what basis was it implemented: 1965 - heated, Cadillac Eldorado; 1998 - ventilation, Saab 9-5.
How much is it worth today: included in the package (heating); 31,280 rubles, Audi Q7 (ventilation).
It would seem that this is indeed an excess. Even in the conditions of the Russian winter, we don’t immediately get into the car and drive: while the engine is warming up (5-10 minutes), we clear the car of snow, wait until the wipers “freeze” from the windshield. During this time, the salon will begin to receive warm air, and the seat upholstery will not seem icy. But what a thrill it is to sit down after all these “dancing with a tambourine” in the cold, not in a seat that had frozen overnight, but in a warm chair!
Seat ventilation is completely indispensable. Air conditioning will not save you from a sweaty back in the heat, especially if the upholstery is leather. And how can you go, say, to a business meeting if there is a huge wet spot on your back? Cool air currents from the depths of the chair allow you to feel dignified in any weather.
Automatic switching from low beam to high beam
When and on what basis was it implemented: 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-class.
How much is it worth today: 39,000 rubles, Opel Insignia.
Automakers began experimenting with this system back in the middle of the last century. In 1952, Cadillac and Oldsmobile cars were equipped with light sensors that could send a signal to turn on high beam at night. However, the system was not widely used, because it was not possible to teach the headlights not to blind oncoming drivers.
Technology made it possible to do this only towards the end of the 2000s. Initially, when the headlights were xenon, a complex system of curtains was used. After the headlight was assigned to LEDs, the system became easier to implement. If necessary, certain diodes are dimmed or extinguished, forming a spot of light of a complex shape with clear boundaries.
However, such a system is still not able to replace a skilled driver. Light sensors cannot “see” the reflections of a car approaching from a sharp turn or hill and turn on the near one in advance.
Keyless entry
When and on what basis was it implemented: 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class W220.
How much is it worth today: 15,820 rubles, Volkswagen Golf.
You approach your car in the parking lot and... And that’s it, no unnecessary movements: you don’t have to take the keys out of your pocket, press the button on the key fob - you just pull the handle, and the car lets you inside. Then he pressed the button and started the engine. Comfortable? Not that word! After driving a car with such a system for a while, you risk forgetting how to unlock the car the old fashioned way.
The Keyless Entry system is not that many years old: it was developed by Siemens specialists in the 90s and sold to the Daimler concern. These days, keyless entry is increasingly found on golf-class models. True, only in top trim levels.
Seat and steering wheel position memory
When and on what basis was it implemented: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham.
How much is it worth today: 18,300 rubles, Jaguar XJ.
Turn off the engine and the seat moves back, and steering wheel rises up, making it easier for the driver to get in and out of the car. Once you insert the key into the lock, the seat and steering wheel return to their original position. Moreover, this entire facility has memory for several sets of adjustments. Very comfortably! Especially if people of different heights and builds alternately drive the car.
Made such a system widely available Lexus company, offering it as an option on LS models in the late '90s and then making it standard. Why “massively accessible”? Yes, because the Lexus LS400 in 1989 cost $35,000 in the United States and sold more than 40,000 copies per year throughout America!
Navigation system
When and on what basis was it implemented: 1986 Toyota Soarer GT-Limited.
How much is it worth today: 10,000 rubles, Renault Logan.
The advantages of this system, it seems, do not even need to be justified. As practice shows, even taxi drivers, being “armed” with a navigator, get to big city from point A to point B faster than relying solely on your knowledge and experience.
True, only quite recently have regular navigators learned to “make friends” with the Internet in order to plot routes taking into account traffic jams. Alas, such advanced systems are very expensive, so most motorists prefer to download a navigation program into their smartphone and hang it on the glass.
Blind spot monitoring
When and on what basis was it implemented: 2005 Volvo S80.
How much is it worth today: 22,000 rubles, Opel Astra.
As practice shows, in the “blind” zone, which is covered by the rear pillar of the body and is not visible either through the cabin or through side mirrors, a rather large crossover can easily hide! That’s why systems were invented that “monitor” this and other “blind” zones: if the driver turns on the turn signal, intending to change lanes, and there is another car dangerously close in the next lane, the automation gives an alarm signal.
Touch trunk opening system
When and on what basis was it implemented: 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
How much is it worth today: included in the package.
You approach your car in a supermarket parking lot, both hands are full of bags. What should I do and where should I place them to open the trunk? Place it next to the car? What if it’s spring outside and there’s snow and water underfoot? Engineers, imagine, have found a way out: you move your foot under rear bumper, and the trunk lid opens automatically.
For excellence in creation similar system Two companies are currently arguing: Volkswagen and Ford. It seems that Volkswagen were the first, but Ford came up with the idea of making sure that the trunk not only opened, but also closed with a “kick.” And on this basis they call themselves pioneers...
Head-up display
When and on what basis was it implemented: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
How much is it worth today: included in the package.
Widespread implementation of such a system is not so much a matter of comfort as of traffic safety. Because it projects instrument readings and other relevant information directly onto Windshield or a special transparent display directly in front of the driver's eyes. The latter does not need to take his eyes off the road!
The first head-up displays appeared on combat aircraft before World War II, and it was only towards the end of the century that the technology reached automotive industry. Having debuted at Oldsmobile, the new product did not gain widespread popularity, but after appearing on Chevrolet Corvette 10 years later, almost all premium brands noticed it and quickly implemented it. Now head-up display can even be found on the Citroen DS5.
Surround View System
When and on what basis was it implemented: 2007 Nissan Elgrand.
How much is it worth today: 45,100 rubles, Range Rover.
Everyone enjoys rear view cameras and parking sensors: in fact, the driver literally has eyes in the back of his head! In a tight parking lot, you can control the approach to neighboring cars with an accuracy of a few centimeters. But the all-round viewing system is even better: the driver sees on the screen in the cabin not just a picture from a camera, but as if he is looking at his car from top to bottom.
The pioneer in introducing such a system was Nissan, then the idea was picked up, in particular, by Mercedes, BMW, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen. Around-view systems are installed mainly on business-class cars and above, but Nissan made a knight's move again in the early 2010s, offering "all-round visibility" as an option for compact crossover Qashqai.
Door closers
When and on what basis was it implemented: 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-class W140.
How much is it worth today: included in the package.
You don’t have to slam the doors, you don’t have to think whether your wife or children will be able to slam them the first time: you just push the door (or pull it slightly towards you when you sit down), and the automation does the rest for you. More precisely, hydraulics.
Today door closers are on expensive cars, as they say, by default, but mass distribution of such an option is still far away. However, if you really want to, the closers can also be installed on inexpensive model, fortunately they are sold separately as accessories.
10. Illumination of car thresholds
This is for entertainment purposes only, so that the owner can emphasize the status of his car to others. As a rule, this option is quite expensive. Does it make sense to shell out a decent amount of money for such a dubious pleasure of illuminated car thresholds using LEDs? After all, as a rule, the thresholds quickly become dirty with mud from boots.
9.Voice recognition system
This feature would be a valuable aid to any motorist if it worked perfectly. Currently, there is not a single car in the world that is equipped with perfect voice recognition. All voice control systems in cars work horribly and are more likely to annoy drivers. Therefore, if, when buying a new car, a car dealership forces you to buy a car with voice control, refuse it, because you will simply throw away money for this option, since you will not be able to use it without irritation.
8. Eco mode indicator light on the dashboard
On many modern cars mobile phones have a fuel economy mode (Eco) when turned on, which informs the driver that the vehicle's economy mode has been activated. Typically this function is done using control icon on dashboard, tells the driver by flashing that he needs to change his driving style to reduce fuel consumption. For example, if you sharply press the gas pedal or brake sharply when the economy mode is on, then warning lamp begins to flash, warning the driver that maximum savings are not being achieved with this style of driving.
It's very annoying and distracting. In fact, the warning light does little to help the driver achieve maximum efficiency, since the fuel economy warning is triggered after the fact. Therefore, frequent flashing of the warning light only distracts, since all drivers are subconsciously accustomed to the fact that any flashing light on the dashboard is a warning about a breakdown or error in the electronics. As many drivers write online, it is impossible to get used to this icon on the dashboard. .
It is much more effective to control your fuel consumption using the average gasoline consumption or diesel fuel, which can be viewed on modern cars. Going beyond required parameters, you just need to change your driving style to achieve significant fuel savings.
7. Dynamic steering
It's time for automakers to understand that most drivers don't want steering was "artificial" which works using electronics and an electric amplifier. Most of us (especially lovers of a sporty driving style) do not want the steering ratios to constantly change in the control system. Isn't it easier to make one normal and optimized setting?
6. Steering wheel shift paddles for the variator
Initially, the steering wheel “petals” (levers) for shifting an automatic transmission were intended for faster and more convenient shifting of gearbox speeds (for example, it helps a lot in sport mode). But why install such functions in cars that are equipped with a continuously variable transmission, which by its nature cannot provide the driver with true driving pleasure?
5. Stop/start button and gear button
Why reinvent a wheel that has proven itself reliable for a long time? Many automakers last years began to equip their cars. But time does not stand still. Some manufacturers have gone even further and began to equip cars with a gear shift button, which is less convenient than a classic transmission knob. Also, on many new cars, the traditional stop-start button has become touch-sensitive, which causes a lot of inconvenience to owners.
4. Lane Control Warning System
If you think you need this feature in your car when you're driving on the highway, then you probably shouldn't be driving on the highway because you're probably not ready to drive on the highway yet.
3. Night vision technology in the car
Night vision technology in a car is a very serious and necessary concept. But that's it modern solutions and technology is useless. If the image from the night vision device were projected onto the windshield using Hud technology, then it would be amazing. But, unfortunately, in some expensive cars, the image from the street using a night vision device is transmitted only to the screen on the center console. It is very uncomfortable to look at it while driving. In addition, this has a very strong impact on safety.
2. Integration of social media with the car
No. No. And again no. While driving, you should not use social networks, send messages on Twitter, Facebook, Vkontakte. If you think that this is absolutely necessary in a car, then it is better to never get behind the wheel.
1. Navigation/Infotainment systems
Why spend your hard-earned money buying navigators as options when there is a much simpler solution - your smartphone, many of which are currently priced at a ridiculous price compared to expensive navigation equipment.
These days, a smartphone can completely replace navigation in a car. We also really hope that the new infotainment systems and Android Auto will contribute to the integration of smartphones with the car. Let us remind you that in the near future these systems will begin to appear on many new cars.
Modern cars are packed with a lot of options. Starting from a huge number of expensive electronics to such little things as, for example, a retractable cup next to the steering column. Not all innovations and bells and whistles are really necessary for the driver. Too many of them increase the cost of the car and sometimes make it difficult to drive. Of course, it’s simply hard to imagine without many things modern car eg without air conditioning and ABS. But sometimes you have to give money for something that you actually use either rarely, or never at all. Based on a survey of car owners, RB.ru compiled a list of unnecessary automobiles.1. Ashtray and cigarette lighter. Oddly enough, but in the first place among unnecessary things in a car are an ashtray and a cigarette lighter. It turned out that the majority of drivers surveyed by RB.ru turned out to be non-smokers, and they really don’t need these two things in the car. “Personally, for me, a completely useless piece of furniture is an ashtray. I would be happy if it weren’t there,” says a non-smoking female driver. However, an ashtray in a car turns out to be unnecessary even for some smoking car owners. They themselves do not smoke in their car and do not allow other passengers to do so.
However, some inventive drivers still found practical use for an ashtray that was not used for its intended purpose. In their opinion, it’s good to put small debris in an ashtray; it perfectly accommodates “a couple of fuses (just in case), a couple of screws (for another case) and all sorts of nuts and bolts that fall off from some cars while driving or in parking lots.”
2. Shelf for coins. What, really, is the benefit of a small compartment for coins no larger than a ruble? Manufacturers created it so that the driver does not have to search his pockets for change when paying for travel on a toll road. For Russia, toll roads will not become relevant any time soon. But also in European toll roads this coin device turns out to be useless. “Maybe, of course, I was unlucky, but where we traveled along toll roads, the amounts were higher than what could be put in this coin compartment; a two-euro coin, for example, does not fit here, and many have been paying for travel with a card for a long time,” says one of the drivers. As a result, the coin box is used only as a dust collector, and nothing can be done about it. There is not even a shred of practicality. The shelf for coins can also become a reminder that soon in Russia you will have to pay for travel on some highways; the government, by the way, has already developed similar projects.
3. Headlight washers do not clean well, they often work when you don’t ask them to, and, on top of everything else, they consume a lot of washer water, car owners complain. “I have them without brushes, and when you turn them on, water simply splashes onto the headlights, and then you have to get out of the car and wipe the wet headlights with a rag. With the same success, you can use special wet wipes,” one of the drivers shares the pointlessness of this option. If there is dirt stuck to the headlights, then nothing is washed off anyway, it only waters the neighbors and wastes gallons of washer, another complains.
4. Fog lights are also used extremely rarely by drivers and are most often installed just for the sake of it. True, sometimes they can still be useful. For example, when driving in snowy or rainy weather, when using high beams blinds the driver. By enabling the option, the light will start to go lower and will dazzle the driver less. However, on Russian roads fog lights“They often hit because they are too low,” complains one of the drivers. In general, many drivers did not appreciate this option.
5. Rain and light sensor. The rain sensor is designed to create comfort for the driver on the road when it rains or snows, or a passing car is splashed with wet mud. However, it does not always work, the interviewed drivers complain. For example, there is a light rain with large drops, the car floods, but the sensor does not react at all, the car owner complains. It is easier and simpler to regulate the windshield cleaning system yourself. The light sensor should automatically turn on external lighting at dark time days or darkened places. “I always drive with low beams, so this option is absolutely unnecessary,” says another driver. This function may be useful only for those who constantly drive through tunnels or covered parking, but the drivers surveyed by RB.ru are not among them.
6. Crankcase protection. It turns out that crankcase protection is sometimes completely useless, but it costs a lot of money. “You have to try very hard to reach this protection, but with a strong blow it may not help. In addition, the crankcase significantly reduces safety indicators,” says Dmitry Makarov from Auto-Dealer.ru.
7. Cruise control. It seems like a useful thing in theory - cruise control, it can even seriously save gas. But in practice, many do not use this function. “If you use it, you can actually fall asleep at the wheel,” explains one driver. “The traffic is such, both in Moscow and outside the city, that you drive in gas-brake mode all the time. What kind of cruise control is there,” another echoes. The convenience of using cruise control on our roads is very relative. However, there are times when you may still need this function - if you travel long distances. “I never understood why cruise control was needed until I drove a car to Anapa, on the way I rubbed a callus on the heel of my right foot and began to regret that I didn’t have this option,” one of the drivers sneers.
8. Carpet and velor mats. The majority of car owners surveyed by RB.ru believe that buying carpet or velor mats for a car is a waste of money. You will still only drive with rubber ones - they are best for washing off accumulated dust and dirt. One of the interviewed drivers bought, for example, two sets of mats: carpet for the winter, and rubber for the summer. But in the end, carpets gather dust at home.
9. Mountain descent assistance button. Perhaps this option is relevant for the high mountainous regions of Russia, but clearly not for Moscow and its environs.
10. Automatically adjustable seats. In fact, the driver only needs to set up his own seat once, which is easier to do without automation. Many car owners still don’t understand why they need this option.
11. Automatically closing doors when the engine is running. Maybe for some this is an important option that protects the slow driver from the ubiquitous thieves. But the majority of drivers surveyed by RB.ru believe that it does not make any difference to the weather, and would easily do without it.
12. Front parking sensors. Are there really drivers who cannot feel the dimensions of their car even from the front? Most people don't need this option at all.
The crisis and price jump are an excellent reason to save yourself from unnecessary expenses when buying a new car. As you already understood, all you need to do is take a closer look at the list of proposed options. Under the gentle “murmur” of the manager, talking about “exceptional premium”, “highest personalization” and giving your car a “sporty character”, the initial price tag can easily “heavier” by 50-70 percent. In especially severe cases, it will double in size. Moreover, if you buy into stories about the absolute necessity of a sports package, you can miss the really important and useful features. But let’s look at a typical list of the most useless nonsense that a manager at a car dealership wants to sell to a client.
Illuminated thresholds
One of everyone's favorite options. Most often it is characterized as a detail that “emphasizes” this very “premium” quality, but in fact, others don’t care about it. What benefit can we even talk about here if the owner himself observes this “beauty” for no more than two or three seconds a day? Opening and closing the door, and brushing off the snow from your boots. What's the point of overpaying?
This system would probably be quite good if it worked properly. In fact, although it costs a lot of money, it copes with its duties worse than the crude and buggy “Apple” Siri.
Indication of hybrid transmission operation
This is the thing that shows on a colorful display how the internal combustion engine charges, the battery powers the electric motor, and how the energy recovery system works during braking. Children like it at first, but in fact, this is an absolutely useless and even dangerous function.
The indicator of environmental friendliness of driving (the notorious trees “growing” on the dashboards of cars like Nissan LEAF, Toyota Prius or Chevrolet Volt). Any movement or lighting of a light on the dashboard is automatically detected by the eye and distracts attention. This is the last thing you need when you are driving a car. A car should flash and honk only when something is faulty!
Dynamic Steering
Variable power steering gear ratio- an option that is extremely questionable in terms of its usefulness. Most motorists will be satisfied with just a well-tuned power steering/electric power steering system. In addition, it is extremely expensive both during purchase and subsequent maintenance.
Paddle shifters for a car with a CVT
The very idea of simulating switching something that, in principle, does not have gears - looks like outright nonsense. The main advantage of this type of transmission is the unsurpassed smoothness of torque transmission, the legs are in no way dynamic. If you need sensations and are interested in the process itself, buy a car with a hydromechanical automatic transmission, or better yet, a “mechanical” one.
Line tracking system and lane position control
Various Lane devices Departure Warning in fact, they are means intended for “field” testing of elements of the future autopilot. For example, in medicine, people on whom the effects of new drugs are tested are most often paid extra (or treated for free), but here we have the opposite situation - the “hamster” pays to become a tester. Don't you think this is somewhat illogical and even stupid? In the end, if you really think that you need this option, maybe you should admit to yourself that you simply do not know how to drive and are not able to concentrate on the road?
Night vision
Standard navigation and infotainment systems
Through the efforts of designers automotive interiors today we are deprived of the opportunity to replace not the most best quality and functionality head unit for items purchased at an electronics store. It's good if you have a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound audio system, but if Chevrolet Cruze or Datsun On-Do?
As for the staff navigation systems, then in the vast majority of cases they will be successfully replaced by your $150 smartphone, which will turn out to be more functional and reliable. And it will cost an order of magnitude cheaper.
Sports package
Various S-Line packages, and other standard external tuning in 99% of cases it is a useless decoration that has no effect on driving performance. Without a power-kit that changes the characteristics of the engine and transmission and without a sports suspension, external tuning is just clear evidence that the owner has certain complexes.
Good afternoon, dear reader.
In the last article in the series " How to buy a car wisely"concepts were considered" equipment" And " option" car. In addition, we talked about the most popular options that can be offered for most modern cars.
Just in case, let me remind you that each car has several trim levels, each of which can have its own set of options. This article will continue to look at the most common car options, and at the very end, a list of example cars will be considered, from which the most suitable cars will be selected.
Gear box
Currently, there are 2 main classes of gearboxes:
1. Gears must be changed manually;
2. There is no need to manually change gears.
The first class includes cars with manual transmission gear shift. Since currently the majority budget cars If they are equipped with a manual gearbox, and these are the types of cars used for training, then almost every driver is familiar with such boxes. Unlike cars with second-class gearboxes, cars with manual gearboxes require more input from the driver when driving (constantly pressing the clutch pedal and changing gears).
The second class includes cars with automatic gearboxes, as well as vehicles equipped CVT boxes. The difference between these two types is their internal structure. For the driver of the car, in general, it does not matter.
Those. Regardless of whether the car is equipped with an automatic transmission or a CVT, the driver does not need to change gears. Of course, such boxes do not allow you to completely get rid of the lever located between the front seats, but its functions become minimal. In the simplest case, you just need to tell the car which direction it should go (forward or backward).
In addition, such cars do not have a clutch pedal, which allows you to drive the car without additional body movements.
In terms of cost, cars with automatic transmissions are always more expensive than cars with manual boxes. However, this is probably the only drawback. If you have the opportunity to buy a car with automatic transmission, then feel free to do it. You will not regret.
Of course, you can object to me and say that when driving a car with a manual transmission, the driver can accelerate his car faster (due to clearer and faster gear changes), but when driving ordinary road This property of a manual transmission is unlikely to be useful. If we were talking about racing, where split seconds count, then of course the choice would fall on a manual transmission, but in urban conditions the absence of additional controls in the car is much more important.
Lighting devices
PTF fog lights
As one of the options for the car may be offered fog lights. Their main purpose is to create additional lighting when driving in fog or in poor visibility conditions.
In addition, fog lights consume less power than low beam headlights. Those. their use when driving a car during the day instead of low beam headlights can be quite justified.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights may also be one of the options. Their special feature is that they automatically turn on when the engine starts. At the same time, power consumption is usually less than that of fog lights.
Another possible option is to turn on the low beam headlights simultaneously with turning on the engine. Of course, this is very convenient. Let me remind you that after November 2010, all cars must have daytime running lights, low beam headlights or fog lights on when driving.
Type of headlight bulbs
The use of light bulbs in the headlights instead of halogen ones may also be offered as an option. Because in this case xenon lamps are used in conjunction with appropriate reflectors, no penalty can be imposed.
Electrics
Music
Music options can be offered for the car in several options:
Audio preparation;
Installation of speakers only;
Installation of speakers and car radio.
First option implies the presence in the car only of wires connected to the standard place for the car radio and to the standard places for the speakers. If you have audio preparation in your car, you can independently install the car radio and speakers that you like without much difficulty.
Second option in addition to wires, it also includes installing speakers in regular places. Those. in this case independent work even less.
In the third option The car has a fully functioning audio system and you don’t need to install anything yourself. In this case, the third option can be divided into several more sub-options, depending on the car radio.
For example, there is a rather interesting option in which the radio is controlled using buttons on the steering wheel. It is unlikely that this type of arrangement will be possible to implement on your own.
I note that even if the car does not have audio preparation, any auto electrician will be able to install almost any audio system for you. If you wish, you can do this yourself.
Heated seats
An option quite relevant for winter time. I don’t think it’s worth going into more detail here. We pressed the button and the seats began to heat up.
Heated rear view mirrors
This option is also intended for the cold season. Whether to install it or not is up to you.
From my own experience, I can say that in the city it is not too often that snow falls in the direction of the rear-view mirrors and covers them. I don't see any other uses for this option.
Comfort
Power steering
Power steering There are several types depending on the design used: hydraulic booster, electric booster and others.
However, the essence of this option practically does not depend on the design. The amplifier allows you to rotate the steering wheel with less manual effort, even when the car is stationary.
This option is certainly useful and necessary, especially for fragile ladies.
Air conditioning/climate control
Air conditioning and climate control intended for use in warm seasons.
Each of these devices serves to cool the air in the cabin. The difference between them is that air conditioning simply cools the air, while climate control allows you to maintain the temperature in the cabin at a certain level.
In addition, multi-zone climate control allows you to maintain different air temperatures for the driver and passengers.
Shelves/Grids/Partitions
For cars different types a variety of additional options, allowing you to efficiently place things in the trunk and interior. For example, additional niches in the front panel, special drawers under the seats, various nets and shelves for the trunk may be offered as options. The purchase of all these options is again at your discretion.
By the way, one cannot fail to note the adjustable interior elements offered as options. For example, a car may have adjustment driver's seat height, adjustable steering wheel in different directions, folding backrest rear seat(in a ratio of 1/3 to 2/3). All these options add possibilities for transforming the interior, but first you need to decide whether you need them.
Protection
Oil pan protection
It can also be offered as an option oil pan protection. If we describe this option as simply as possible, we can say that this is a metal sheet that protects the engine and other car systems from below from stones and bumps. Considering the condition highways, this option is very relevant nowadays.
Moldings
Moldings- these are elements of protection paint coating. They are attached to the car door in case your child or your mother-in-law suddenly decides to open the car door and hit it against a fence, pole or a neighboring car.
In this case, the molding will take part of the impact. Since replacing moldings costs much less than repainting a car door, I do not recommend abandoning their use.
Kanguryatniki
Kenguryatnik is a structural element of an SUV designed to protect the front of the vehicle from branches and stones when driving off-road.
To summarize, I would like to point out that there are options that automakers are silent about both on their websites and in car dealerships. Perhaps they are taken for granted by salon managers.
However, if you want to be completely sure of the availability necessary options, then you can simply copy them from this and the previous article into a notepad, and then check the possibility of installing them by phone at the car dealership.
Consideration of the advantages of cars from the example
I would like to point out right away that it is far not all options, discussed in this and the previous articles in the series, are offered for each of the cars considered. In addition, some cars may offer their own options that have not yet been copied by other manufacturers.
To begin with, I want to formulate the preliminary requirements that will be presented to the selected car. Since a budget was initially set for the purchase 600,000 rubles, it would be logical to expect the car to have the following options:
Frontal airbags;
Side or curtain airbags;
Air conditioner;
Power steering.
In addition, it would be nice if the car additionally included:
Automatic gearbox.
I think that within the proposed budget it will be possible to find several cars that meet the stated requirements. I note that the cost of the car should still not be 600 thousand, but 530-550, because... it is necessary to leave funds for subsequent registration of the car, obtaining insurance, installing an alarm system, etc.
So, let's move on to looking at cars.
In the future, I will determine the possibility of installing certain options using the websites of automakers that were found in the article "".
Nissan Almera Classic
This car in the PE+ configuration meets almost all the requirements listed above. The only discrepancy is the lack of side or curtain airbags.
Since I am sensitive to safety requirements, this car will most likely not be considered in the future.
However, if the lack of side airbags is not at all critical for you, then you can consider this car in the future.
Its cost with a manual transmission is 527,000 rubles.
The cost with an automatic transmission is 557,000 rubles.
This car meets all the basic and additional requirements shown above (except for side airbags).
Nissan Note
Fortunately, this car has a package (Luxury) that meets all the basic requirements:
With a manual gearbox - 530,000 rubles.
With automatic gearbox - 584,000 rubles.
As you can see, a car that meets both basic and additional requirements does not quite fit into the initially set budget. However, let's not discount it just yet.
In addition, a car with a manual transmission is quite suitable.
Renault Sandero
This car probably belongs to a more budget category Vehicle than the others discussed in this article. Therefore, options such as side airbags and the system are not available for it. dynamic stabilization.
Of course, this car is good choice in its price category, however, in our example it was not quite appropriate. It will not be considered further.
Renault Symbol
Unfortunately, although this car costs much more than the one discussed above Renault Sandero, it also cannot be equipped with either side airbags or a dynamic stabilization system.
It is removed from further consideration.
Citroen C3
The 1.4i 75 trim level, Tendance manual transmission, meets all the basic requirements listed above. The cost of the car is 543,000 rubles.
A package that meets all additional requirements is also presented, but its cost is 630,000 rubles, so it will not be considered further.
Citroen Berlingo First
Unfortunately, this car is not equipped with side airbags, so we will not consider it further.
Volkswagen Polo sedan
For of this car side airbags (and they turned out to be the decisive factor in this example) are only available in maximum configuration as an additional option.
The cost of a car with a manual transmission will be 606,800 rubles.
Volkswagen Polo
As for this car, it fully meets the basic requirements presented above. At the same time, its cost will be 519,350 rubles.
A car with an automatic gearbox (but without a dynamic stabilization system) will cost 617,350 rubles.
- Note - 530,000 rub. (manual transmission)
- Note - 584,000 rub. (automatic transmission)
- C3 - 543,000 rub. (manual transmission)
- Polo sedan - RUB 606,800. (manual transmission)
- Polo - RUB 519,350 (manual transmission)
As you can see, with each stage there is less and less on our list. fewer cars(from 14 original models, only 4 models of 3 brands remain).
Of course, if you present other requirements to the car, then the list will turn out completely different. So after reading this article, you can make your own list of required options and, in accordance with it, determine your own group of suitable cars.
In the next article in the series " How to buy a car wisely"We'll talk about how you can identify the shortcomings of a specific car model before purchasing it.
Good luck on the roads!
Series of articles "How to buy a car wisely"