Passenger cars: brands, characteristics

What is a cargo and passenger car today? A huge van capable of transporting a maximum of cargo with a minimum of convenience? And here not! The modern cargo-and-passenger car provides maximum convenience for commercial use - it is possible to deliver not only the tool, but also the brigade to the work site. Ten years ago there were almost no players on the market. And if earlier the monopolist was GAZelle, now the market is filled with imported cargo-passenger vans. Consumer demand revealed some of the strongest models, and they will be discussed in the article.

Mercedes-Benz Vito

The passenger Mercedes Vito includesthe best qualities of commercial vehicles and cars. This small-looking van has the maneuverability of a car, while maintaining a decent load-carrying capacity. In his body there is always room for tools and materials - the size of the cargo compartment reaches 4.5 m³. You can choose a different cabin configuration, and then the capacity will increase to 7.4 m³. To ensure the safety of the cargo being transported, there are fixing points in the roof frame, in the floor and on the sides of the body.

The saloon of the new van "Mercedes Vito" is made incompliance with corporate standards and more like a car showroom than a commercial vehicle. Here you can find comfortable armchairs with armrests, navigation with a huge screen and sound plastic panels.

Engines

The engine range consists of several diesel models:

• Four-cylinder turbodiesel volume of 1.6 liters. Engine power: 88 or 114 hp
• The next modification of the diesel was a 2.2-liter engine. Engine power: 136, 163 or 190 hp

The car can be equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmission at 6 and 7 stages respectively. There are three types of drives to choose from, and here's how the plant recommends choosing them:

• If the owner does not plan to carry heavy loads and wants to get an economical car for acceptable money, then his choice will be a front-wheel drive.
• For transportation of heavy loads, as well as for a dynamic ride, Mercedes recommends choosing a rear-wheel drive.
• If the commercial activity is conducted not only in areas with asphalt, the plant recommends an all-wheel drive version.

For our country two modifications are intended: a minibus and a van. The starting price for a minibus starts from 1 442 000 rubles, and for a van it is necessary to give at least 1 185 000 rubles.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Classic

A time-tested model will remain inprice lists of the Russian branch of "Mercedes" for a long time - it was about such plans, said the head of the Russian branch of Mercedes-Benz Vance Soren Heze. The reasons lie in the devaluation of the ruble. In order not to lose the price race, in the company in 2014 they decided to maximize the localization of this model. Body and plastic panels, as well as engines, are assembled in Russia - in Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod. This allowed to increase the market share for the company, and for consumers it makes it possible to hold prices during their general increase.

Despite its age, this cargo-and-passengerauto constantly subjected to updates, designed specifically for Russia. So, the frame and suspension of the car were strengthened to increase the reliability. Part of the design was facilitated. And from January 1, 2016 in Yaroslavl will collect engines for this model, corresponding to the norms of "Euro-5". "Mercedes" cargo-and-passenger now is localized on 60%. But is there anything else I can add to this car? The minibus can be equipped with a rear-wheel drive only.

Engines

The choice is presented by two engines with a volume of 2.2 liters and a power of 109 or 136 horsepower. Salon, as usually happens with a cargo-passenger car, 6-seater.

"Ford Transit 460"

Model "Transit" from "Ford" is a legend notonly in Russia, but also all over the world. It is so legendary that the company often produces jubilee charged models that set records on race tracks. Engaged in this is the English branch of Ford. After 14 years of production, it's time to release a new model. Now the machine is made in the general corporate style - radiator grille in the manner of "Aston Martin".

The cargo compartment volume increased by 10%compared with the previous modification and now is 10 cubic meters. Salon for cargo-and-passenger "Ford" the manufacturer made as much as possible similar to the light model: the weight of the cup holders, interesting design of the chopped forms, unusual fonts of the instrument panel - all this, in theory, should brighten working everyday life. The adjustment of the seats is completely electric, and the material itself is wear-resistant, although slippery. "Ford" cargo-passenger has two huge shelves in the roof above the driver's seat, plus two bottles, plus cup holders and other hiding places for small items. Also there are huge trunks in the doors and a jack in the step.

The layout of the salon was a success - nowa lot of things can be folded into drawers and shelves, and they will not get lost and spoil the exterior of the cabin. As standard, there are many things: ABS, a lift assistance system, a radio with steering wheel control, ESP and other "gadgets".

Engines

Only one modification is available with a 2.2-liter engine and 125 hp. Equipped with this model only 6-speed mechanics. The price level starts from 1 974 000 rubles.

Volkswagen Krafter Combi

In the family of cargo-passenger vans "Volkswagen"there was an update of the 2016 model line. "Volkswagen Craft" is a logical extension of the younger line of the "Transporter" - the first commercial car of this brand, which fell in love with everyone in the world, especially the hippies. But this is a medium-weight player, and the market asks for a heavyweight manufacturer, and Volkswagen has something to answer. "Kraftter" entered the market not the very first, so Volkswagen had time to take into account all the shortcomings and misses of competitors to release a model that could win a place in this tough market.

The machine, first published in 2006,immediately fell in love with the Europeans, and a little later the domestic consumer. The current generation of cargo-passenger "Volkswagen" has become synonymous with reliability, power and comfort for passengers. The feedback of the owners about the noise isolation of the cabin and the quality of the assembly are always full of laudatory words. And it's really like that: high-quality plastic is used in finishing, and for a surcharge it is possible to cover the ceiling with a soft cloth, which will play the role of additional noise insulation. For long and medium versions there is a wide side door with a length of 1300 mm - this makes it possible to climb back comfortably or carry wide materials.

The first impression is that it's huge! The cabin of the cargo-passenger minivan, designed for 7 seats, is particularly spacious due to the almost vertical inclination of the seat backs. Entering the van is a pleasure - the sliding door, having moved aside, opens just the royal passage to the car. Ordering a high roof, you can get a lot of space with your head. In such a machine, it's easier to breathe. Adjustment is only a driver's seat, around which there are many niches and coasters. A separate option can be installed additional heating or air conditioning, as well as a huge sunroof in the front of the body. Volkswagen is operated in three wheelbases - short, medium and long. You can also order a high roof. The weight of the van is 3.5 tons (or 5 tons for the long version).

Engines

There are two engines with a capacity of 2 liters -turbo-diesel and biturbo-diesel with a power of 108 and 163 hp. respectively. This whole set of options makes "Craft" one of the best choices for commercial activity.

Judging by the dynamics of model changes, it is possiblenote that cargo-passenger vans tend to increase the power and at the same time reduce the engine's engine displacement. The size of the machines also grows - they grow longer and higher. The average cargo-and-passenger minibus of today exceeds in volume of a body any model of 20-year-old prescription.

A lot of manufacturers' attention is given to comfortdriver and passengers. The modern cargo-and-passenger car does not seem to be without a multimedia filling and high-end interior materials. All this suggests that it is easier and more pleasant to operate such machines.