Test drive Mitsubishi Grandis 2006

Today we will tell you about a test drive Mitsubishi Grandis 2006 release - a car that combined the minivan and station wagon. Automobile concerns due to stiff competition are increasingly looking for innovative solutions to bring several different types of clients. As a result, there are models that embody the best features of automotive classes. Contemporary Mitsubishi Grandis minivan also developed on the principles of this philosophy the period of globalization. On the behavior and manners on the road vehicle is approaching passenger wagons. Earlier, when meeting with minivans, I paid attention to the tendency of designers to impart the subtleties machines passenger cars business class. Although it was quite sluggish attempts to destroy the border between the other classes of vehicles. But here's designers Mitsubishi Grandis were not shy. They went much farther from their colleagues. Ride a couple of days on this machine, you feel a minivan driver, the owner of a prestigious large station wagon. I thought, "another instance of the current generation of crossovers, when I first saw the parked car dealership this car. The fact that Mitsubishi Grandis 2006 release is much lower than ordinary minivans, but wider and longer. These dimensions give a more dynamic view of the body, ridding it from the heaviness inherent in the minivan. This machine can be at first glance be confused with a large station wagon. Due to the high landing at the driver excellent visibility. Expressive hood with inherent latest models of Mitsubishi brand name "beak" and the elongated lights added expression. Grandis looks through these parts in this dandy compared to the minivan line of Japanese companies - a major Space Wagon. Most likely, this desire marketers attract a very different group of buyers than owners of classic minivan. Those customers who like and need this car, but it looks boring and practical. As well as potential customers who are not content with not the best handling minivans. These may be companies who dream to emphasize their aspiration to keep pace with the times, as well as large families. For many of them too great a luxury to have two cars. A Mitsubishi Grandis will be able to carry on working days as little more than a car for the head of the family, and on weekends - as a vehicle for traveling with kids and wife. First impressions at the wheel: the traditional minivan with high seating, which provides a broad overview as to the SUV. Even the mirrors on the sides of the same large, like SUVs. Deserves a compliment, and the instrument panel illuminates when the ignition is bright blue. The visual effect is enhanced by imitating the gray shadow of the instrumental scale. It looks expensive and stylish. But here are a few surprises finish cheap plastic front panel - in fact Grandis created, relying on the client with income above average. Do I need it to save on small things? Perhaps this impression I have formed against the backdrop of a luxury of the car. After all, we have chosen to explore the most expensive option Intense, calculated at six - in this machine provides a separate seat for each passenger, and with reclining armrest. Other benefits include a complete set - automatic transmission, giving the ability to switch manually, thanks to two openings salon is always airy and light, there is a variety of inserts "under the tree." And another major plus - for the rear passengers provides climate control, both in passenger cars prestige classes. Seven-seat versions and Instyle Invite feature modest. Grandis is something average between a large station wagon and minivan. Mitsubishi Grandis 2006 model series are all equipped with V4 engine and a volume of 2.4 liters, outstanding power 165 horses. For heavy and large machinery modestly? I honestly thought that the version with automatic transmission is very sluggish. But it was enough to drive a car for half an hour in the capital, to dispel all doubts. The car is so responsive to pressing the accelerator pedal, that was a feeling that is hidden under the hood V6. This feeling has arisen due to the phase distribution system, which provides for an almost six-cylinder four-cylinder traction. Ehavshaya front of the machine at a speed of 100 km / h grazed the open hatch well. Metal cover well rose vertically. It was too late to brake. I turned the wheel to the right, moving the machine to another number. It is only slightly tilted to one side at the same time. On the classic minivan such a drastic evolution can lead to skidding. But low by the standards of Mitsubishi Grandis minivan shows the behavior of a light wagon. Then, travel outside the city, I specifically took turns at large "passenger" rate. Of course, the temperament of a living machine, provoking the active riding style, demands a serious set of security tools. Here designers Mitsubishi did not save. Minivan equipped with a system of exchange rate stability mechanism of redistribution of braking forces. The list of equipment Grandis appear as side and front airbags for the front passenger and driver. Protect the rear passengers side "air bag". Pedal unit is designed so that in case of an accident the driver's feet are protected. For fans of the experiments. Buyers of minivans, as a rule, are exacting the conditions that have been created for the rear passengers. Going into the role of fastidious buyer, I gave way at the wheel of a colleague and took a seat second row. Perhaps teenagers or people of small stature will feel comfort here. But with my 185 cm was not enough space, knees almost run into the front seat. A ride a few miles, I asked to stop to get ahead. Of course, in some minivans feel a little more freedom. Hence, Grandis, most likely, is ideal for families with children. Buying a car as a corporate will be superfluous to decide in advance which employees will ride it more often. If many of them are tall people have to think about the other booster car. Of course, I expected to find a new minivan dozen different glove compartment. It's become a tradition - to increase in each model, the number of boxes for small items. And there it was. Leading the way - just an impressive glove compartment with two sections and the niche behind the windshield, with a lid. There can be stored cell phone, glasses. Behind there are only two cupholders. Maybe the developers Mitsubishi Grandis hint so that the car passenger character? Although, as a consolation offered to the owners of a minivan built in the front seats miniature tables. Very handy thing for managers who can not lose time in vain. When the car got stuck in traffic, they can lay out a table and sketch in his notebook plan a new project or meeting. Unfortunately, the small size did not allow to put on the table, even a small laptop. The following typical feature of a minivan - a great potential to change the cabin. Grandis quickly and easily transformed. Thanks to the Hide & Seat can fold the third row of seats in special niches. This creates a huge luggage compartment, which has a flat floor. When folding the second row seats, an almost commercial vehicle. In short, Mitsubishi Grandis 2006 release, coming on the sliding properties for cars, not lose the main benefits of a minivan. Although most of the traditions of this level in the Mitsubishi had been violated. Very good option for those who like to experiment and is always up to date. The conversation was useful, and coffee - excellent. But the car in which my companion waited for the driver and two lovely employee, was tightly locked up by other cars. It becomes a sort of natural disaster Moscow. I thought - the perfect end of the meeting, to drive the business partner, late in the presentation, also on the road. And here in the luggage compartment appeared compact stand with overhead projector and a pack of paper. On two second-row seats - two chattering girls who have left for some reason in my end of the trip their phones for some reason written me complaining uncivilized drivers, my passenger Finally, we turn attention to the car in which rode. First of all, he noted a comfortable fit in the car. I responded admitted that only a couple of hours ago was in the car, but already got some representation. For example, the driver's seat is well profiled. It is equipped with a minimal amount of mechanical adjustments - at the height of the back, the longitudinal and torso, although their rather large range. Steering wheel-minivenovski tilted forward, it took me fifteen minutes during the movement to find the optimum position. Wheel if required, to him personally was the owner - he trimmed the light soft skin, the lower and upper parts - of the dark wood. For the driver, a mercenary is too great a luxury for my taste, kind of steering a bit at odds with the plastic door inserts and center console "light tree", in addition, with the front of a dark gray color. Despite this, the plastic quality, and three silver kruglyasha and two buttons control unit with climate control - indeed adorned the cover. Under them - radio with CD. Slightly below - the hilt ACTs. Minivan Grandis, like most of today's minivans, no separating the tunnel - this provides extra storage compartment, at the same time improves the driver's seat ergonomics. My passengers had to taste the layout at the top of the center console - a small niche to put her in glasses, mobile phone or a pack of cigarettes, with a monochrome display on-board computer. The display shows different information - the outside air temperature, average speed, mileage without refueling, the operation mode audio. I drew his attention to the unusual colors for the instrument panel - white numbers, blue dial and red arrows - with style and originality. Incidentally, I caught myself thinking that talking to the person, if a sales manager who sells the goods - with the future buyer. And his interest in the car quickly grew, he asked more questions. I could not answer all at once, asked him to wait. Without delay. We somehow unnoticed during the conversation went on the operational freedom, then I gave vent to the engine to 2.4 liters, equipped with the 165 horses. Then my companion was silent for half a minute, then said - "However, noisy." There is a feeling, especially if you change seats in a minivan from the executive class sedan. But Grandis demonstrated prytkost they manage no more complicated than a simple station wagon with front-wheel drive. 4-speed gearbox provides a fairly comfortable moving around the city, and does not suffer "thoughtfulness" is rapidly adapts to the individual style of riding. In addition, the "machine" makes it possible to manually switch from stage to the next, it needs to move the lever to the left, toward the driver. In this mode, even reaching a maximum speed electronics will not include the driver instead of the next gear, you need to do their own pushing the lever up. Only during braking computer takes care of switching to a lower level. In short, the gearbox is set up quite correctly. Thanks to the original system, changing the valve timing, the engine gives smooth performance, providing a confident ride in any situation, even though his combative temperament he displayed after 3500 rpm. At this time, and there is noise in the cabin. However, at high speed well hear the noise of tires, as well as tapping on the gutter hangers. But there is a significant plus - bumps and potholes of pavement could be heard, but they are not felt. Cornering Grandis behaves perfectly, it does not allow excessive roll and demonstrates excellent stability. Engineers have lowered the maximum center of gravity, this together with the long wheelbase causes. That car is insensitive to lateral wind and waves on the pavement. I was generally to the liking of the settings in the steering. Perhaps fans of fast driving wheel seem sharp enough, but this is not a coupe, a minivan. Incidentally, the power provides an opportunity to rotate the wheel when parking, even a finger at high speed, it provides ample information content - bagel "heavier" it is as much as you expect. So go quickly rebuilt, not to be late, Mitsubishi Grandis is able to do. Thus, my fellow travelers got to the place of presentation time. Well, the girls appreciated the six-seater Mitsubishi Grandis 2006 issue of the maximum modification Intense Sport. They have moved some seats on the second row with a maximum back, pulled his legs, hands placed on the armrests, and admitted that we are ready to go at least as far as Paris. We are, shall we say, did not take the hint and began to talk about the features of a minivan. During this trip has been folded third-row seats, formed a flat floor. Even if they expand (to pull a lever - rises chair and locked in position, pulled the second - will be back), while trunk volume will be 320 liters. Seats, rising to form a niche for luggage. But if the third row is not needed, and move the second row of the front seat, released in 1550 liters. Now, you can completely get rid of the back row, having made a minivan razvoznoy van. For greater functionality, is not enough unless pressed against the rear doors. Although this is not the best way may affect the visual attractiveness of the car. Olivier Boulay, the author of the exterior, he knew what he was doing. We can only regret that he was now not in Mitsubishi. Despite this, Grandis looks quite impressive. Some experts argue that Boulet drew the basic idea of ??the Japanese culture. Maybe. Perhaps, the car looks cosmopolitan as designed to meet the tastes of different people from different countries, rather self-existence, this minivan. His full face much like sporty character of the full-size station wagon. Although the profile and the more it feeds leave little doubt to what class it belongs. Of tinted glass from the original big lamps on the rear rack is blowing solidity, something even American. Probably so, and have to be this estate business class, intended for a large family or corporate clients. A solid competitor. I will say about the cost, once promised to partner. The proposed authorized dealers price for a Mitsubishi Grandis 2006 issue - from 30,790 dollars. Should cost so much and the seven-seater minivan (here instead of two separate seats on the second row seat is for three, displayed on the side) with a manual transmission, climate control, iron wheels and a host of other things about them you need to ask the seller. The car, already tested, it is worth 36,750 dollars, it has almost everything you need, including alloy wheels, chrome door handles and mirrors, an electronic stabilization system for rear passengers - climate control and much more. In short, these cars as Chrysler Voyager and VW Sharan is a serious contender. The warranty on it - 3 years, is 100 000 kms.