In the summer you always want to look bright and sports. Ah, that would be put on a stylish Coupe or try on outdoor convertible tops! However, this glamorous technology costs so much that the already shaken.
However, there is a more affordable way to look stylish, fashion-only, if you don't mind as much genre as supermini. Then, the two of the brightest representatives of the Japanese diaspora look well and show excellent physical shape. The euro rose by 2.55 rubles to 87.22 rubles. vs "Suzuki Swift" from RUB 559,000. In order to settle these two rivals in the ring, there may have been a more formal point of view: in the last year, both of them had changed. The Rastyling "Mazda" did not make it with new motors and boxes, but also awarded a wide grin of radiator grill, new finishing materials and, as it should be from a press release, a more comfortable suspension. Probably, following a dissimilar aphorism that modesty is decorating, when there are no other ornaments, the "two-nut" did not shy away to a price of nearly 44,000. However, the "Swift" is highly valuedIn the basic configuration, the new generation model costs 5559 thousand rubles-you are still more expensive than "Mazda". How did you not immediately notice that you had a very different "Swift"? Well, it is clear: the new hatchup is at first glance almost indistinguishable from the predecessor. And yet under the familiar shape of the body with blacken front frames and a "cap"-style roof in the style "Mini" is hiding a really new car with an increased 5 cm wheel base and a fresh 1,2-litre aggregate, which, despite the modest working volume, develops 94 forces. In general, both babies have something to show for potential buyers. Well, let' s take a look at this battle of the titans!Who's growing up?The Mazda Salon is perceived to be a toy.However, a small device, a small arm, an adult in an improvised nightstand, the red eye of the magnetole-all this slightly naïve environment is in no way irritating, but merely contributing to a positive attitude. The location of buttons and handles of "music", climate control, as well as the quality of plastic are not causing any problems. Good and tight chairs with the right profile. However, it seems to us that in the fight against the excess weight, the creators of the "bigots" still slightly overdid it: it certainly does not steal the lack of backlighting of cosmetic mirrors even in the most expensive installation. There would be no use of closed tanks for trifles: it is doubtful that a wide range of ladies ' tools will be easily put into a small apertee box. Finally, the limited range of longitudinal adjustment of the driver's seat does not allow for a convenient landing of an individual over 185 cm (6 in.)On the contrary, Suzuki tries to demonstrate the seriousness of his intentions. Inside it is almost an adult: rather strict front panel adorned with "aluminum" bars, fabric inserts on door upholstery, classic supply of instruments, elegant, with dark opaque screens of control of music and climate. The designers and the fashionable button of the engine start are not forgotten. In addition, the front seat ranges of the seat "Swift" are noticeably greater than in "Mazda", and the windscreen is covered with a comfortable box for a shuttle. There is no backlighting of cosmetic mirrors here-alas and oh! In addition, the form of the central console, which is in close contact with the driver's right foot, was not quite successful, resulting in discomfort during a long trip. Compact machines for compact chandeliers boast a spacious couch, and our couple are not one of them. Meanwhile, Mazda and Susu do not have such a small wheelbase-249 and 243 cm. However, by distributing it to the salon, the designers have clearly not cared for the comfort of the high and uptited passengers. In both cars, the height above 185 cm will be used to push the ceiling on the ceiling, while landing "for itself" will lock the knees of the front seat back. However, we did not strictly judge the babies. For compact urban machines, often individual transport for independent ladies, the seat on the sofa is far from the main. At the end of the day, the main inmates will be the children who are in the back of the place. The economic proprietor of the cars were judged to be soft enough for the carrying capacity, and decided to ask for the full rigour. In our view, the trunk trunk even for fashionable and purely female transport is very important. This is where the pram must fit, and a week's stock of groceries from the supermarket. Unfortunately, in order to solve such problems in Suzuki, it is likely that the back of the sofa will have to be folded-differently in its luggage compartment length 46 and width 101 cm in length. For example, our road suitcase has been squeeed in here with difficulty. Another serious disadvantage of "Swift" is the unseeming high loading height-78 centimeters. It's a pretty sight. The "Mazda" hold is longer than 18 cm and up by 2 cm. But the most important thing is that the loading height of the "two footstool" is 7 cm smaller. Every Newton's on the cushy ride drive "Mazda" for a couple of kilometers, and you're ready to forgive her all the previously detected flaws. One hundred and three "ponies" is not a hell of a power, and a four-tiered "machine" kind of doesn't seem to be an incendiary drive. But in reality, this does not prevent the "two" from going to the top five: it's really good! Her gearbox could get along with the engine-don't sleep at the moment of switching and sports the steps. The machine is extremely noisy from the spot and capable of shootout at speed over a hundred. The brakes are not disappointing: even with the back drums the light hatchback (990 kg) slows down and is reliable. "Suzuki" is capable of stopping effectively, too. However, despite the same weight, Swift cannot boast the same dynamics. And it's not so much more of a pony, it's a losing torque, the peak of which is being achieved at a high speed. Unlike "Mazda", which is struggling with the slightest touch to the throttle pedal, "Suzuki" only flushes when the arrow of the tachometer dives at the border of 4,000 rpm. In principle, this is not so bad, because this is the nature of the motor in constant tone. But, alas, it is worth a little to ease the pressure on the gas-and the box (of course, for the purpose of saving fuel!) is jumping to the step above, leaving without the desired traction. Be my will, for the Swift with the automatic box, I would have picked up the motor-engine. This is a real drive-car! "Suzuki" is not only about the whole stretch-its sport-its chassis engineers have set up an active ride. Accurate, informative steering and firm suspension, which practically does not pass on the heeling body, will be able to pass a bunch of rages as soon as possible. It is pleasant that the active attitude of life in the turns does not in any way prevent Swift from confidently carrying the high-speed straight and not to scout in the rut. The "Mazda", on the other hand, reacts painfully to the rings: on the tangled trucks of the country-road, the "bigotry" is beginning to get a little nervous and be swept so that it must be put on the right path. It is possible that the low-profile tyres that hold the asphalt in the turnings, are silent in response to the commands and provide fair feedback to the steering wheel. But it is no less than "Suzuki" that she carries the pleasure of the "cryooninear". Shumming and not only. . Unfortunately, light and noisy in turns, these machines are unlikely to fit on long distances on not very good roads. Noise isolation in "Mazda" exactly enough to feel comfortable at speeds not more than a hundred. If you try to speed it up faster, the rear tires will become very intruder. And the engine, if it's spinning over 3,000 rpm, is pretty good. By his call, of course, it is possible to get a good round of the whirring-the other, but listening to it for a long time is still a pleasure. Finally, no matter how hard the Japanese engineers try to drive a soft move, the hard suspension, with the complicity of low-profile tyres, keeps the passengers informed of all malignant neoplasms of the asphalt. The "Suzuki" engine produces much less noise, but all of its efforts are offset by a chorus of tyres. The Swift's signature disappointed even more. It's softer than "twerps", and it allows smooth flow over roughness, but only if it's going to be in a whisper. The short-circuitless shock absorbers suddenly begin to lock into the outlaws even at the smallest roughness. For example, the thermoability at the entrance to the Lefortovo tunnel, which most cars have been marked with light splinters, shafts of "Swift" is not a joke. With an amendment to Russia, the EuroNCAP tests both scored maximum points, demonstrating the protection of both adult passengers and children. However, in our competition, we gave only "Swift": in all versions of Suzuki, including the basic version, there are six airbags, an AES and a dynamic stabilization system. "Mazda" can boast such a rich arsenal only in the most expensive incarnations of "Sport". The "Enerji" pre-top version is stripped of the ESP, and in the base "Direkte" there is only ABS and two front-end air tags. The Japanese supermini are more expensive than the Korean and most European competitors. The minimum price of Mazda is 519,000 rubles. For this money, it is possible to purchase the "Direcht", a very modest content with 75-strong motor, hand-box, two airbags, ABS, front windows, central lock, immobiliser and audio preparation. As you can see, the tip is more than modest. In our view, the correct for the "two-shank" will be the performance of "Energy", in which, in addition to the 1.5-liter engine, there will be an air-conditioner, an MP-3-magnet, heating of front seats and a mirror, and a folding sofa-back. The cost of the car is 156000 rubles. The "Suzuki" background looks a little more attractive. Swift-GL is better equipped with a dynamic stabilization system and costs 599 000 rubles. Since the cost of the planned service for two years or 45,000 kilometers is almost the same on both machines, we have the right to award "Suzuki." We have the right to award "Suzuki". They look bright and stylish, and they can boast of extraordinary manageability, but each of them uses his seduction techniques. You have to be a downright pessimist, so you don't smile when you're in the "Mazda" cheerful parlor. Yes, the charming "big-shot" is noise-high and is worth more than most other babies, but even with these obvious cons, it's worth a lot of appreciation. As for Suzuki, he is trying to prove that he has grown from childhood. He's got a richer and better salon, and he's serious about security. Finally, it is worth a little less, which also points to its serious attitude to life. And let the Swift's suspension sign a bit of energy to ride on Russian pits, and the boot to the nasty, it doesn't stop us from congratulating Suzuki with a victory: it has a minimal advantage, but still ahead of his rival.