Mazda company introduced at last in Russia, his most charged version of the most popular model. This refers to the Mazda 3 MPS. At one time, the emergence of such a front-drive hatchback transcendent power (260 hp..) It was a small bust: like how to drive the front axle of the lot. Limited slip differential - a thing in principle is not new, but the stabilization system did not exist before, so people looked closer, began to actively acquire this skittish, but an interesting car. Then, Chrysler created the Dodge Caliber SRT 4, and the arms race, as always, went to a new level. Updated "treshka" from Mazda Performance Series did not become more powerful, but has acquired some additional features, and other settings, it is superfluous to convenience - turning bi-xenon adaptive headlights head light AFL and other useful innovations. Increased rigidity of the body, changed the suspension settings and steering. Steering wheel and an old version of the machine did not differ smeared reactions, and the novelty has become more acute. In general, the character of the car changed somewhat, but did not say that very strongly. I think the changes are more evolutionary in nature, although hooligan spirit of Mazda is fully preserved. The program of activities to familiarize with the latest version was pretty intense and unexpected. First, the journalists were to assess the controllability of the simplest and most uncompromising to date machines - sports kart at a special track. Before the races the head of school sports driving «Mazda Sport Academy» Oleg Kesselman instructed participants about the features of the forthcoming race card management, these simple dynamic avtomobilchiki the lack of suspension and the center differential. After driving map of any machine that has the suspension, even the most rigid and charged, will seem a miracle of comfort. Apparently, so after the races on the cards participants of the competitions were invited to try out on the same track updated Mazda 3 MPS. Yes, indeed, quite comfortable, and hands after the ride do not ache - affects availability of power steering. Check the "three-ruble note» MPS wanted it to complete the route, at worst - on public roads, but thanks to a very extensive program, familiarity with the car turned out quite "nodding", so that the point of «i» set too early, we must take the car on a full test drive. As long as we restrict ourselves only general comments on the not very long journey. Let's start with the exterior. Pedigree and design trends are felt in full. It is quite natural for a charged version. Appearance turned out pretty aggressive, no hints and euphemisms claiming a destination. Huge 18-inch wheels with low profile tires, low landing, aerodynamic plastic kit, which gives an extra swiftness appearance, the rear wing, bringing not only decorative but also useful load. The most important element, fully revealing map for the unsophisticated observer, is an impressive air intake on the hood, allowing breathing turbine intercooler most powerful to date, the power plant to be installed on the Mazda 3 - Engine MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, which has not only the cherished 260 hp. with. power, and 380 Nm of torque are available already from 3000 rpm. Appearance of the car is good, that's just cause some concern profile rubber - 225H40. Do not bust for Russia? Especially outside the Moscow ring road, it is not limited to, but then there must be confessed, and in the capital of our country into trouble on the roads are quite common. 40-second profile still has a kink. By testing earlier Honda Accord Type S with tires of similar size, for three days got a hernia on the sidewall and crushed disc, although I tried to ride very carefully. All is not well obedesh, no matter how hard you try, as there are road markings, traffic police, "dead zones" review and other members of the movement. Inside "treshki» MPS was clearly better off, however, and "civilian" version of the modified car began to look inside is clearly attractive. General trends observed, the same «S»-shaped center console are all very similar. The most important difference is the seat with serious lateral support and shiny aluminum pedals. So decided to "hot" versions, and break the tradition of nowhere. Plastic is now looks fine, soft to the touch and beautiful to look at, in the old version was clearly worse. Everything else is standard. Planting a comfortable, well-fixing body, adjustment of seats is sufficient, the rudder can move not only up and down, but also to customize on the flight. Anyone will find a comfortable position. Well, the thrill of driving at such an interesting and powerful machine! Whether the traffic on the roads a little less, perhaps, have been able to fully grasp the power of "treshki» MPS, but the tube was not allowed to exploit the potential of turbo enough. Worth it to see the light, throttle obligated to complete, and the car went forward with a whistle, but only until the next truck, twine at a speed of 60 km / h. Something that still had the head in the right order, so that preliminary impressions have already obtained voice. Tronuvshis from the place, you can even die, although the traction motor brutal, and pull it starts early. It's all about the clutch that is configured in sports. Missing right away, somewhere at the top. However, this has already passed, habituation is rapid only in the tube is not very comfortable, although the pedal to any particular hardness is different. When jump-start all the time blinks stabilization system buksuem constantly, even though the new MPS electronics artificially lowers the time of the first three gears. Apparently not enough, however, artificial barriers athletes to anything. Behavior of front-wheel drive with limited slip differential is somewhat unusual, particularly in the rotation. Plus, the steering wheel trying to escape from the hands each time you press the gas. Keep it, of course, can only be here to relax not worth it. Honestly, I do not remember how it was in the previous MPS, but say on a new challenge with this work. Certainly worked, but to steer with one hand, the other holding a cigarette, it does not, and you can enter into the side of other road users. Disadvantages blacktop also fully transmitted to the steering wheel so that the relaxation of the driver's seat is better to forget in order to avoid trouble. Full suspension is stiff and decently squeezed in favor of control. On small bumps, oddly enough, even comfortable, but the defects of this size are found only in Europe. We are different, and shake at those "other" is very significant. And, interestingly, a small hole is traversed fairly soft, but it's worth to collide with more serious obstacle, just remember the trip on the map at the beginning of the event. But we must not take seriously everything written above. Mazda 3 MPS was created not for traffic jams, as well as other "hot" car modifications. A supercar on the power of the horses in the 500 in rush hour traffic on the highway enthusiasts will be quite difficult. When you see how six-liter monster devours gasoline, standing on the ground, the enthusiasm for owning a sports car slowly disappears with movement arrows fuel level down. In a traffic jam at the best Chevrolet Aveo 1,2 L, and "treshka» MPS on this trip has not disclosed its potential. At the end of the presentation was a theoretical possibility to fly on a sports plane, but there was such a fog that the pilots decided not to risk it. "Treshka» MPS is not a plane in the fog feels good thanks to bi-xenon headlights and foglights, but familiarity with novelty, unfortunately ended. So that the topic of behavior on speed and cornering while not disclosed, but a fraction have to sacrifice comfort for the sake of the dynamics and control, it is already clear. Well, the fun ahead.
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