Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Test-drive Skoda Roomster: the residence permit

Universal Skoda Roomster is possible without unnecessary modesty called minivans. Found the Soviet times, he resembles a business' heels. " From its appearance breathes outdated stability and softness, it seems that is about to lean out the window and offered a hand cream. Skoda Roomster looks at the background of their modern counterparts slightly out of date because of angular shape, even a kind of "square". But we want to argue about the exterior of the car, which we owe to the designer Thomas Ingelatu. From his hands came the concept Roomster, made its debut in Frankfurt in 2003. Of course, some bold features of the concept in the production version of which appeared in 2006, did not enter, and eventually got the car more for those "who understands." Yes, about that car does not say "Looks do, take, for its purchase came after thinking about the transformation of the interior, resourceful engine maintenance costs, in the end. It would seem that the front is all right - large teardrop-shaped headlights, the intricate "toothy" grille, line the body flows smoothly from the hood to the cab and up onto the roof ... From this perspective Roomster like much, but at the back of the fan is much smaller. A large rear end, a square opening trunk, elongated rear lights, chrome-edged - that's where the shows "minivenskaya" essence "Rumstera. All images But all these external flaws are justified, it becomes clear when one would have to face the transportation of things. Big "ass" car inside is a huge trunk, which of the standard 480 hp into a huge 1810-liter room. Although television transports, though Teschin seedlings. A locked trunk with a rubber loop sticking out of the door - very convenient and not have to dirty their hands in dirty weather. Roomy trunk Obsolete Motor Inside a Roomster'a quite comfortable, plastic though hardish, but the front panel is made solidly, the seats are cordially take sitting down, without spoiling them too soft, but not torturing the debilitating hardness. Tall people like ceiling height - even on large bumps his head just will not beat on the roof. The details are almost no interior roundish, which also does not speak in favor of modernity, but smooth lines, clear buttons and comfortable niche for small things make the car very comfortable. Skoda, as usual, generously bestowed upon its customers various pockets and niches, it's a good bonus for married people. Glove box, though small, but he has a "helper" - another glove box, very handy for storing little things that usually get lost in a big box. Another pocket is in the armrest, under the handbrake recess for the phone, tape recorder under two cupholders and deepening, which will fit, for example, ochechnik and a couple of packs of cigarettes. Mid-back sofa unfolds, and its flip side is transformed into a small table with two cupholders. And do not forget about the pockets in the doors. In general, veshchichki can scatter everywhere. Engine capacity of 1.6 liters with a 6-speed automatic transmission works smoothly, but measured. The switching time, and the car slowly gaining speed. If a driver wants to amuse his ambitions racer, you can turn on a sports mode. The dynamics of it will affect not very strong, but the noise from under the hood for jump-start hint that the Roomster was created not for racing. But despite the gravity engine, it does not disappoint, so the desire to equip this machine more powerful engine does not arise. Multi-purpose transformation salon controversial design for our market Roomster is offered with two engine choices: 86 horsepower 1.4-liter with manual transmission and 105-hp 1.6-liter engine with the mechanics and machine. The cost of this version is from 599 to 669 thousand rubles. In addition, "Rumster is sold in a variant Scout, whose price is from 725 to 775 thousand rubles. At the base of available options such as a set of security systems - ESP and ABS, ASR, MSR, EDS and HBA, onboard computer, elektrogidrousilitel steering, air conditioning Climatic, mount the child seat ISOFIX, front electric windows, front airbags, tilt steering adjustment and reach, black roof rails, socket 12 in the trunk, the system will transform the passenger compartment VarioFlex, heated washer nozzles windshield, etc. By the way, currently offers Skoda Roomster with a special package at a bargain price: the price of version 1.4 of ILAC 642,900 rubles, 1.6 manual transmission - 680,900 rubles, 1.6 automatic transmission - 710,900 rubles, which is advantageous for 31-33 thousand rubles. In the special package includes climate control Climatronic, rear power windows, halogen headlights with a searchlight lens, heated front seats, fog lights, front center armrest, an additional four speakers, cruise control, multifunction display Maxi Dot and alloy wheels 6J x 15 "Line. Text: Olga Zabelkina. Photos: Anton Tsukanov.

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