New foreign-produced brands of class D (average): Alfa Romeo 156, Audi A4, BMW e-.Seriyes, Chrysler Sebring, Citroen C5, Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Jaguar X -Type, Mazda 6, Mercedes C-class, MG ZT, Nissan Primera, Opel Vectra, Peugeot 407, Renault Laguna,

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European class "D" (average)

this dimensional class call also average or family class. In this category there exist and relatively inexpensive machines of the type Opel Vectra, Ford Mondeo and the grandees of class - BMW 3, Audi A4, Jaguar X -Type and so forth

according to their characteristics the automobiles of class "D" are most optimum, convenient and comfortable transportation means for the movement 4 - 5 people. European middle class constantly is enlarged and overtakes in its development following - "E" - class.

Most sold automobiles in this class (official sales in Russia 2004g.): Nissan Primera (7618), Toyota Avensis (6092), Mazda 6 (5387).

Alfa Romeo 156 - sedan with the sport notes in the nature. Model very recently underwent the small of restayling, which a little revived demand for this machine. Being the automobile of middle class, Alfa Romeo 156 is sufficiently convenient in the city. In spite of good dynamic and operating characteristics 156- model is not very popular on our market, is connected this with the mediocre manufacturing quality and the undeveloped service maintenance in Russia.

To describe Alfa 156 is simple - this automobile wonderfully will approach for the amateurs of dynamic ride, who do not be stingy to the maintenance of their "iron horse". Besides sedan on the car market is present model 156 sportwagon. The standardized with sedan 5- door specialist Sportwagon is characterized by relatively small baggage hold by capacity 0,36 me.

On the Russian market model is sold with two engines: 4- drum 2.0 l. 150 hp and V6 3,2 l. 250 hp, that is combined with the mechanical 6- stepped gearbox - for "charged" version 156 gta.

Close rear seat, the simple finishing of interior, the short period of guarantee.

Price : Euro- 27 500 - Euro- 62 000
guarantee : 1 yr without the limitation of path.
Periodicity TO : every 15 000 km.

BMW e-.Seriyes NEW - at the basis of new generation lies general platform with BMW X3 and BMW y-.Seriyes. In this case, automobile became only larger than the predecessor: it is longer to 4,9 centimeters, to 7,8 centimeters it is wider and by 0,6 centimeters higher. The wheel base grew up to 3,5 centimeters and now it reaches 2,76 meters. New generation from the middle of 2005 they began to gather at the Kaliningrad plant "auto-Thor".

Design BMW of e-.Seriyes also underwent significant changes. Novelty is now similar to the certain mixture BMW Z4, BMW X3 and BMW y-.Seriyes; however, it appears so vanguard as other novelties of this Bavarian stamp. However, as a whole the automobile came out dynamic and contemporary. Radically it changed and interior BMW of e-.Seriyes - it was executed in style BMW X3 and BMW shch-.Seriyes of last generation. Salon has very comfortable landing for the driver and front passenger, rear passengers became also more spaciously.

At present model is delivered to us only with the benzine the 4th and the 6- drum engines. The most accessible version - 320i with the 2- liter engine and the mechanical gearbox will cost from 29 900 Euro-, versions with the "automaton" - from 32 500 Euro-. Prices of the automobile with the 2,5- liter motor begin from 39 with 500 the Euro-, and most powerful modification 330iA with the engine with a volume of 3 liters will cost from 52 900 Euro-.

Automobiles BMW of e-.Seriyes of Russian assembling proceed to dealers in several "fixed" assemblies, attached to the volume of engine. Base equipment includes: 6 pillows of safety, ABS, the system of the dynamic of the control of stability DSC, control system of the braking on turnings 1000 (SVS), the amplifier of control Servotronic, tire with the possibility of motion after the total loss of pressure, the button of starting of the engine "start/Stop", the mechanical adjustment of the steering column along the length and height, onboard system of diagnostics of malfunctions, the external mirrors of rear form, with the electric drive, front and rear electros-glass-hoist, central lock with electronic anticreep system (EWS) and much other.

Complex maintenance, the small selection of modifications and assemblies.

Price : €y9 000 - €e' 000
guarantees : 3 years or 100 000 km of path.
Periodicity TO : every 20 000 km.

Ford Mondeo - the family of models Mondeo with the bodies "sedan" and 5- door "khetchbek" represents Ford in the European dimensional class "D". Ford Very recently presented on the Russian market the renovated version Mondeo. Automobiles are characterized by the improved finishing fat 1000 on with the aluminum inserts, the regular aluminum sheaves of the increased size R16 and R17 and the darkened glass.

Also renovated auto- obtained changed optics, new bumpers and radiator grill with the structure of cells. In the interior the upholstering of salon was changed, while in the technical section brakes underwent modification. Ford Mondeo - capacious and comfortable automobile. In Russia This Model Of ford.a Is very Popular. Mondeo - excellent selection for the man of business, who does not have available means for the purchase of the automobile "of business- class". It behaves worthily on road Mondeo and in nothing it is inferior to the competitors: a good smoothness of motion, noiseless suspension and effective brake system.

On Ford Mondeo are established two types of 4- drum motors (1.8 l. 125 hp, 2 l. 145 hp.) and two types of 6- drum motors (2.5 l. 170 hp, 3 l. 226 hp). Gearboxes two - "automaton" (5 steps) and mechanical KPP (6 steps).

Base version of auto- is well completed: control system of emergency braking (EBA), central lock with DU, on-board computer, the hydraulic amplifier of control, conditioner and so forth

high price, expensive maintenance, the undeveloped service.

Price : €e2 900 - €'y 000
guarantees : 3 years or 100 000 km of path.
Periodicity TO : once in 15 000 km.

Lexus IS - compact sport sedan of classical layout with the rear driven wheels. Japanese analog - Toyota Altezza. Automobiles are characterized by the excellent parameters of controllability and good high-speed properties; however, on today's requirements it is insufficiently spacious for the passengers of rear seats. Machines can be completed mechanical or by hydromechanical adaptive "automata".

Besides the sedans IS there are machines with the bodies "specialist", named Sport Cross. Yeti automobiles are intended first of all for those, who deal with productive leisure or sport and need the high-speed and comfortable automobile, suitable for the transportation of sport inventory or luggage of average sizes.

I the "sedans" and "specialists" are two versions - IS 200 and IS 300. Differences in these models it lies in the power units. In the first case on the machine is established the 2- liter motor with a power of 155 of "horsies", in the second - 3- liter by the power of 213 hp.

Rigid and noisy suspension, the questionable versions of komlektatsii.

Price : $24 000 - $39 000
guarantees : 3 years or 100 000 km of path.
Periodicity TO : every 10 000 km.

Mercedes C-class - in the beginning of 2004 took place the small modernization of the models of S- class, which represent firm Mercedes- benzo in the dimensional class "D". Changed exterior view (new front bumper and fal'shradiatornaya lattice with three strips), equipment and finishing of salons is completely reviewed. With the purpose?? ovyw 1000 yeniya of the parameters of controllability is modernized the suspension of motor vehicle.

Mercedes C-class - these are automobile with the different bodies (sedan, specialist, 3- door khetchbek).Komfort, convenience and running qualities C-class are located on the very high level. The salon of automobile is classical stylish, in this case is suffichiyently ergonomichnyy and is convenient. Landing driver and adjustment of seat they contribute to comfort. However, folding in parts the rear seat for the transportation it is cargo (in sedan), it is supplied only for the additional charge.

In Russia S- class is sold with a large quantity of diverse power units (both turbirovannykh and atmospheric): 4 cylinders (turbo) of 1.8 l. power - 143 hp, 4 cylinders (turbo) of 2 l. power - 163 hp, 6 cylinders 2.4 l. power - 192 hp, 6 cylinders 3.2 l. power - 218 hp.

Automobiles Mercedes C-class, as a rule they are sold in us in special assemblies for the price smaller than with the order of many options separately. S- class is equipped with the most contemporary equipment of the safety: ABS, the system of emergency braking BAS and electronic stabilization system ESP. In execution Classic the automobile acquires the restrained form. Bumpers and lateral moldingi, painted in the color of body. In assembly Elegance, in finishing of salon are used the cover plates from the valuable species of tree Laurel on the central, average panel and the doors. The finest skin changes control and lever KP. The rise-and-fall elbow-rest with the additional department for storing the small objects appears. The chrome-plated bumpers and the knobs of doors are painted in the color of the body of automobile. Version Avangarde includes decorative elements from anodized aluminum on the central and average panel and the doors, chrome-plated radiator grill, bumpers and shielding cover plates in the color of body.

The absence of the developed network of maintenance, the not very high quality of mechanical is main, close baggage carrier.

Price : $28 000 - $42 600
guarantees : 2 years or 100 000 km of path.
Periodicity TO : every 15 000 km.

Nissan Primera - in the summer of 2004 the family of models Primera was modernizirov of 1000 anes. Exterior view did not change, but is noticeably renovated the interior of salon and central console, appeared the surfacing materials of more high quality, new steering wheel and number of other changes. Are altered the parameters of the work of suspension and steering control, which led to an improvement in the handlings and comfort of motion. Is improved the work of the system of dynamic stabilization during motion EPS.

Russian buyers sufficiently highly value machine Nissan Primera for its original exterior view, comfort and reliability.

The sold premiers (with the bodies "sedan", 5- door "khetchbek" and 5- door "specialist) are equipped with the four-cylinder motors of different volume and diverse power: 1.6 liters (109 hp), 1.8 liters (116 hp.) and 2 liters (140 hp).

The limited rear survey, inconvenient podrulevye switches, inconvenient control of climate- control.

Price : $20 800 - $35 000
guarantees : 2 years without the limitation of path.
Periodicity TO : every 30 000 km.

Peugeot 407 - in the spring of 2004 in Russia began sale of automobiles Peugeot of new family - 407. Today it includes the sedans 407 specialists 407 sw, in the very near future the appearance of sleeping compartment is expected.

Automobile possesses stylish and dynamic appearance. Large radiator grill makes the means of new automobile that learned and provides the excellent cooling of motor. Peugeot 407 is larger than previous model 406. Base increased to 2725 mm, the length of automobile was 4676 mm. specialist 407 sw - on 87 mm longer. The hardness of body is considerably increased. Front suspension - two-lever, rear - is multi-lever (both they are assembled on the subframes). Automobile is equipped by the contemporary electronic "assistants", in number of whom the system of dynamic stabilization.

Peugeot 407 is sold in Russia with following motors - 4 cylinders, 1.8 l. (116 hp), 4 cylinders, 2 l. (136 hp), 6 cylinders, 3 l. (211 hp).

Expensive spare parts and body details.

Price : $26 000 - $35 000
guarantees : 3 years or 100 000 km of path.
Periodicity TO : every 15 000 km.

VW Passat - the new generation of popular automobile made a debut in Russia in the middle of July 2005. Automobile is created on the fundamentally new platform: in it is in a new way arranged the basic elements of construction - power unit, the undercarriage and body, the thoroughly developed functional units considerably increase the comfort of driver and passengers.

New Passat (sedan specialist) - stylish and practical automobile and, at the same time, it very comfortable and has well thought-out construction. The memory design of model is characterized by stylish lines, originality and memory symbol of stamp - by logotype on the chrome-plated revetment of radiator. In the salon of the new Passat almost so spaciously as in the model of the highest to 1000 lassa. The transverse arrangement of engine and certain increase in the overall sizes of body made it possible to attain an increase of the internal space to the larger degree than sometimes. The running qualities of the new generation Passat commendable: suspension excellently manages the unevennesses on the Russian roads, brakes are capable of ensuring worthy retarding from any speeds.

Thus far new Passat is accessible in our country with two types of 4- drum benzine power units - 1.6 l. (102 hp), 2 l. (150 hp) and by two types of diesel motors (also with 4 cylinders) - 1.9 l. (105 hp), 2 l. (140 hp). Novelty can be equipped either with 6- stepped automatic gearbox or 5- stepped "automaton".

Into Russia new Passat is supplied in three assemblies: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.

Weak suspension.

Price : $24 815 - $39 800
guarantees : 2 years without the limitation of path.
Periodicity TO : every 30 000 km.

Volvo S40 - already the second generation of popular sedan. New generation outward became somewhat more compact than the predecessor; however, producer positions him in the lower segment of family class "D". The design of machine strongly pereklikayetsya with the elder models Volvo - S60 and S80. due to sufficiently compact body Volvo S40 very well feels itself in the urban throng. S40 the very stylish, convenient and highly technological model of Swedish concern.

Comfortable salon and the high level of base equipment make S40 with sufficiently competitive automobile on the market. The large luggage compartment and the rear seat, divided in the section in ratio 60/40, increase the operational flexibility of automobile. Volvo S40 Is established the completely new standard of safety in its class.

In Russia model S40 is represented with the following engines: 4 cylinders 1.8 l., 5 cylinders 2.4 l., 5 cylinders 2.5 l. of the power of these DVS following - 125, 170, 220 hp.

Expensive obsluzhiva to 1000 niye.

Price : i 30 900 - i 59 900
guarantees : 2 years or 100 000 km of path.
Periodicity TO : there are no data.

Volvo V50 - the premier of the new specialist V50, very strongly standardized with sedan S40, took place during December 2003 European sales they began in the spring of 2004

V50 in practice it is not differed from sedan in terms of the high-speed properties and the parameters of controllability. The over-all length of the 5- door V50 is more than sedan S40 on 46 mm. In the usual position the capacity of cargo hold V50 composes 0,42 me and it reaches 1,31 me with the storing of the seats of a rear number. If necessary the back of front passenger seat can be accumulated for positioning in the salon the narrow long object. The high level of passive restraint is ensured not only by the required for Volvo stressed frame of body with the easily mashed front and rear zones, but also because of the complete set of six pillows and lateral pneumatic "shutters" of safety, to the presence of the front "active" head rests SIPS and the folding with the impact treadle knot.

In Russia novelty from Volvo is proposed with the following power units: 4 cylinders 1.8 l., 5 cylinders 2.4 l., 5 cylinders 2.5 l. of the power of engines - 125, 170 and 220 hp respectively.

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