zenkevich will help you choose a new passenger car, so that it will cost less than even some used ones it seems that it has finally hit the ceiling of purchasing power. new brands are starting to offer discounts and produce more affordable trim levels. these are the kind of sedans we are today let's compare. let's start with the chinese chengan oldswin. under the hood is a one and a half liter naturally aspirated engine producing 98 horsepower. the gearbox is a five-speed robot, ground clearance is 150 mm. trunk volume - 380 l. the parktronic base plus a camera, electric stack. lifts, cruise control, air conditioning, multimedia system, recommended retail price from 1.750 thousand rubles. another important player in the market of inexpensive sedans is the lada vesta, which has a 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine with a capacity of 106 horsepower. transmission five-speed manual, ground clearance 178 mm, luggage compartment volume - 480 liters. the top version of techno fits into a budget of up to... millions, it will have led lights, parking sensors and a rear view camera, heated fro

zenkevich will tell you whether the manufacturers managed to adapt it as much as possible to the harsholute is systematically expanding its product range. now the ice sky crossover has been added to the range. the design is interesting, the shapes seem to be slicked and deliberately rounded. it has few competitors, except perhaps the skywell et5 electric car or the cherry tiga 7 and chingan unik rechargeable hybrids, but the latter will be larger. recommended retail price - 4.920. rub. however, taking into account the state subsidy for electric cars of domestic assembly, the amount is reduced to 4 million. the interior is cozy and attractive, now it is fashionable to make bright contrasting inserts, and the handle with electric transmission, as if made of crystal. there is a seat with integrated headrests installed in front, it is comfortable to sit in them, lateral support is confident, but it is a sin for rear passengers to complain , there is a large amount of space allocated , the car has one equipment, but it is good, six airbags , climate control, panoramic roof, all-round camera

i mean, yes, auto expert ivan zenkevich will show you a bus with a wooden frame from the fifties of thensport beautiful, the main thing here is convenience, but in the fifties of the last century a bus appeared, for which artists can give a solid a, well, look how cute it is, this is raf-251, which left the gates of riga. factories in 1955 , and indeed, i would like to say that it was not designed by designers, but by artists, this is one of the first cabover small-sized buses, there are no sharp edges of the corners, there is curved glass at the stern, their production in those years was quite complex, the frame of the bus is old, very old tradition , it was assembled from wood, if it was larch, then you were lucky, but more often it was what it was, and... then it was all sheathed with scarce rolled steel, of course, such a body quickly rotted, but it was easily replaced to a new one, the main thing is that the chassis on which this vehicle was built was practically indestructible. yes, gaz-51 is the basis of many domestic small buses, but here the frame was lengthened, plus almost 1

ivan zenkevich will tell you in translation.s that there are more and more car brands, and to some extent this is true, but there are also those that are fading into history. and today i will introduce you to one of the oldest brands, which can no longer be found in car dealerships. this is oldsmobile and its katlas sierra midsize sedan. the company was founded in 1897 and quickly became the largest american company. manufacturer. we are testing a front-wheel drive four-door katlas sierra, which entered the production line in 1982. hood inclined, energy-absorbing bumpers. the rear bumper looks like a bench, it's so wide. the engine is a six-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters and a power of 127 horsepower. such units were popularly called million-dollar units, because with timely to 1 million kilometers. mileage is not the limit for him. the interior has a pleasant, respectable atmosphere, and this despite the fact that the model was inexpensive. there is a sofa in front, you can raise the armrest to seat a

zenkevich will show a bus with a wooden frame from the fifties still in working condition years of theways try to make public transport beautiful. the main thing here is convenience. but in the fifties of the last century, a bus appeared, for which artists can give a solid a+. well, look what he is! nice , this is the raf-251, which left the gates of the riga bus factory in 1955, and indeed, i would like to say that it was designed not by designers, but by artists, this is one of the first cabover small-sized buses, there are no sharp edges of the corners, there is curved glass at the stern, their production in those years it was quite complex, the frame of the bus, according to the old, very old tradition , was assembled out of... luck, but more often it was what it was, and then it was all sheathed with scarce rolled steel. of course, such a body quickly rotted, but it was easily replaced with a new one. the main thing is that the chassis on which this transport was built was practically indestructible. yes, gaz-51 is the basis of many domestic small buses, but here the frame was len

zenkevich will tell you what’s new among compact hatchbacks, what they are equipped with. transport for the megapolis; they are economical and will not take up much parking space, which is why manufacturers continue to produce such models. among the latest innovations are both well-known brands with traditional solutions and still unknown players promoting modern technologies. a new generation of suzuki swift hatchback has debuted on the japanese market. the body acquired more sloping smooth lines , the suspension was modified, but the main innovation is the engine, an aspirated engine with a displacement of 1.2 with a return of 82 horsepower, has three cylinders instead of the previous four, as well as a variable valve timing system, which increased efficiency. five-speed manual transmission or new v-belt variator. swift is offered with both front and rear. with all-wheel drive. the model will be exported in the spring. in our area, another five-door is much more famous - the kiia rio, which later received the prefix x. but now this entire family is becoming a thing of th

zenkevich. you are going to drive a new vehicle for a long time, the first thing you should think about is protecting the body, as the most expensive element. yes, modern cars undergo anti-corrosion treatment at the factory, but it may not be enough. this is especially true for chinese models, which are not always adapted to our conditions, with sudden temperature changes, dirt and road reagents. a layer of protective composition will not be superfluous, and it is better to apply anticorrosive to hidden cavities, welds, body panel joints, such a procedure costs from 2000 rubles for a sedan. crossover processing will cost more. if you plan to be at the dacha and generally drive off the asphalt, it makes sense to install crankcase protection. the main thing is to choose it correctly so that there are no problems with installation and ventilation. developed directly for the car, crankcase protection has no contraindications such as engine overheating. special thermal gaps remain at least 10 mm. the

our auto expert ivan zenkevich tries not to receive fines regardless of what car he tests.ten as we would like. chingan decided to correct the situation and brought hunter plus to russia. this is the largest car in the brand's lineup. the length exceeds 5.3 m. the cabin is two-row. but the dimensions of the cargo compartment are average by segment standards - 160 cm in length and width. the height of the sides is exactly half a meter. load capacity is about a ton. test. you have a two-tone eco-leather trim, and the same one that you expect to see in a pickup truck, here is the multimedia system screen and instrument panel. the basic package already includes all-round cameras, two airbags, and multimedia with six speakers and a dvr. the top version adds side airbags, electric drive and heated front seats. the back row is not cramped, but there is no enviable space to speak of; there are pickup trucks that are more hospitable. but the main complaint is the lack of a diesel engine. to us hunters are only available with a gasoline turbo engine, which is not the most obvious sol

well, what a car from the recent past, but with a rarity stamp, is capable of, ivan zenkevich will tell this model is included in the retro section. and all because the car has been on the assembly line for 35 years, being published. not going to. legacy appeared on the wave of japanese brands entering the american market. and if toyota and nissan created new brands lexus and infinity for this, then subaru proudly came out under your own name. the model was shown in 1989 . we are testing just the first generation. it's a front-wheel drive sedan with a sloping hood and squinted headlights. the glass is frameless. under the hood is a boxer four-cylinder petrol engine with '. with a power of 110 horsepower. this is one of the first engines of the ij series, which became a real success for the company. a simple, reliable , truly durable unit that could easily cover 500,000 km without major repairs. in addition, legoci differentiated itself from its competitors with countless options configurations, from the simplest to the most sophisticated. but we have an interesting specimen. the most bu

zenkevich will tell you what’s new among compact hatchbacks, what they are equipped with.opolis; they are economical and won’t take up much parking space, so manufacturers continue. produce such models. among the latest innovations are both well-known brands with traditional solutions and still unknown players promoting modern technologies. debuted in the japanese market. new generation hatchback suzuki swift. the body acquired more sloping, smooth lines, the suspension was modified, but the main innovation was the engine. an naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 1.2 with a return of 82 horsepower, has three cylinders instead of the previous four, as well as a variable valve timing system, which increased efficiency. five-speed manual transmission or new v-belt variator. the swift is offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. for export. the model will go on sale in the spring in our area , another five-door kia rio is much more famous, subsequently received the prefix x, but now this entire family is becoming a thing of the past, it will be repla

zenkevich will tell.d deliberately rounded, competitors. he doesn't have much, maybe electric car skywell et5 or rechargeable hybrids cherry tiga 7 and chingan unik, but the latter will be larger. recommended retail price - 4,920,000 rubles. true, taking into account the state subsidy for domestically assembled electric cars, the amount is reduced to 4 million. the interior is cozy and attractive. now it is fashionable to make bright contrasting inserts, and the handle is selector. transmission, as if made of crystal. there is a chair with integrated headrests installed in the front, it is comfortable to sit in them, there is reliable lateral support, and the rear it’s a sin for passengers to complain, there is a large amount of space allocated, the car’s equipment is one, but good, six airbags, climate control, panoramic roof, all-round cameras, as well as heated front seats, steering wheel, windshield and washer nozzles. the design is sufficient. only front-wheel drive is offered, so there is only one e

well, what interesting cars can be found in our car dealerships and why are our auto expert ivan zenkevichr realities, an electric car can be difficult for an owner, but hybrids, like more understandable cars, have a much greater chance of gaining popularity. let’s compare three such crossovers that appeared in russia quite recently. let's start with the beginner. gun unique idd, total installation power 286 horsepower, front drive , six-speed robotic gearbox, electric range of 135 km, total up to a thousand, the basic package includes parkingtronic front rear, all-round viewing system, front seats with ventilation and massage, dual-zone climate control, price from 5,20,000 rubles. cherry recently brought us a rechargeable hybrid tiga 8 pro. its one and a half liter turbo engine and two electric motors together produce 235 horsepower. front-wheel drive: electric range 80 km, total up to 1. in the list of equipment: parkingtronic all around plus cameras, electric trunk, a full set of heating, including second-row seats, dual-zone climate control, head-up display, wireless charging, dvr. rec

our colleague ivan zenkevich will tell you. new models of compact crossovers.the hybrid modification of its lx suv; the car has been slightly refreshed in appearance and received special aerodynamic wheels. but most importantly, it is based on a new generation of hybrid ones. architecture that improves fuel economy and reduces battery charging time. the power plant consists of a one and a half liter internal combustion engine and electric motor with a total power of 326 horsepower. the electric range is 80 km, and the maximum total range is up to 1,000 km. sales at home began the other day, but soon the car will be exported. the chingan cs-55+ crossover is already well known in our market. recently presented a hybrid modification based on it, which they decided to release under the brand. externally, the rechargeable suv with the q05 index differs from its traditional counterpart. except that they are covered by the radiator grille. the main feature, of course, is in the technical filling: at the core one and a half liter naturally aspirated engine with a capac

well , ivan zenkevich will tell you what’s new among compact hatchbacks and what they are equipped withch parking space, which is why manufacturers continue to produce such models. among the latest innovations are both well-known brands with traditional solutions and still unknown players promoting modern technologies. a new generation of suzuki swift hatchback has debuted on the japanese market. the body acquired more sloping smooth lines, the suspension was modified, but the main innovation was the engine. sfernik with a working volume of 1.2 with a return of 82 horsepower, has three cylinders instead of the previous four, as well as a variable valve timing system, which increased efficiency, a five-speed manual gearbox or a new v-belt variator, swift is offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, on the model will be exported in the spring, in our area the other five-door kia rio, which later received the prefix x, is much more famous, but now this entire family is becoming a thing of the past, and will be replaced by a model with the simple name k3. the sedan came out a

zenkevich, still in working condition, a bus with a wooden frame from the fifties of the last centurynce, but... in the fifties of the last century a bus appeared, for which artists can give a solid a, well, look how cute it is, this is raf-251, which left the gates of the riga bus factory in 1955, and you really want to say that it was designed not by designers, but by artists, this is one of the first cabover small-sized buses, there are no sharp edges of the corners, at the stern. curved glass, their production in those years was quite complex, the bus frame according to an old, very old tradition was assembled from wood , if it was larch, then you were lucky, but more often it was what it was, and then it was all sheathed with scarce rolled steel, of course, such a body quickly rotted, but it was easily replaced with a new one, the main thing is that the chassis on which when they built this transport, it was practically indestructible. yes, gaz-51 is the basis of the foundations of many domestic small buses, but here the frame was lengthened, plus almost 1 m in capacity, so the i

zenkevich will help prevent problems with starting the engine.us what a real russian winter can be like; there is still at least a month of cold weather ahead. in in such conditions, starting the engine in the morning becomes a real lottery, you will be lucky or unlucky, but there are ways to increase the chances of waking up the iron horse, the main thing is to avoid common mistakes, there is an opinion that before starting the engine it is necessary to turn on the high beam headlights, this is done to warm up the frozen electrolyte, speeding up chemical processes to make starting easier, but in fact the efficiency of this method is so low that you can waste energy that is just not enough to start the engine. and here you need to wake up the fuel pump in order to pump the fuel that has gone into the tank overnight, so we... don’t turn on the starter right away, but turn the key to an intermediate position; if you have a button start, as a rule, you need to press it twice without pressing the pedal brakes, the fuel pump will announce itself with

our colleague ivan zenkevich will talk about new models of compact crossovers. in the compact crossover class. the xsit brand has updated its hybrid modification your lx suv. the car was slightly refreshed in appearance and received special aerodynamic wheels. but most importantly, it is based on a new generation of hybrid architecture, which improves fuel economy and reduces charging time. batteries, the power plant consists of a one and a half liter internal combustion engine and an electric motor with a total power of 326 horsepower, an electric range of 80 km, and a maximum total... range of up to 1,000 km. sales at home began the other day, but soon the car will be exported. the chingan cs-55+ crossover is already well known on in our market, in china they recently introduced a hybrid modification based on it, which they decided to release under the chiin brand. externally , the rechargeable suv with the q05 index differs from its counterpart with a traditional internal combustion engine, except that it is covered with a radiator grille. the main feature, o

you can look at a real car or an old car; its name is old, ivan zenkevich will tell you in translation, and to some extent this is true, but there are also those that are fading into history. and today i will introduce you with one of the oldest brands, which can no longer be found in car dealerships. this is oldsmobil and its midsize. katlas sierra sedan. the company was founded in 1897 and quickly became the largest american automaker. we are testing a front-wheel drive four-door katlas sierra, which entered the production line in 1982. the hood is inclined, the bumpers are energy-absorbing. the rear bumper looks like a bench, it's so wide. gasoline engine, six-cylinder, displacement 2.8 liters, power 120 horsepower, such units were popularly called million-dollar units, because with timely maintenance, 1 million kilometers is not the limit for it. the interior has a pleasant, respectable atmosphere, and this despite the fact that the model was inexpensive. there is a sofa in front, you can raise the armrest to seat a third passenger, there is air conditioning, the speedometer shows