It’s Monday, the start of May, there are still a couple of day of rests for a few of us … This is the best time to take a look at what MOTOR Weekly has actually discussed French cars in the present edition. The present edition was released a week back, however it will not lose news for a week, due to the fact that it came out as a double edition once again.
MOTOR No. 17-18(3644-3645) of April 24, 2023
Publisher: Bauer Sp. z o. o. Sp. k.
pages: 64 (with cover)
Price: PLN 4.99
Cost per page: about 7.8 cents
Is it worth purchasing? Yes
What brand names are we thinking about composing for: Berliet, Citroën, DS cars, Peugeot, Renault, Alpine, Dacia, Opel
What examples are explained/ revealed/ discussed: DS 4,3008, 504, 5 EV, Captur, Clio, Koleos, Megane E-Tech Electric, Traffic, GT X-Over, Bigster, Duster, Jogger, Sandero, Spring, Astra, Corsa, Insignia, Mokka, Rekord
On page 6. MOTOR discusses Craig Brenn, a rally driver who passed away throughout a test for Rally Croatia. Craig likewise as soon as drove for Citroën.
On the very same page you will likewise discover quick info on the scandal sheet of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio designs to commemorate the centenary of the Quadrifoglio. We devoted more area to him more than 2 weeks earlier.
Also on the very same page, a little note was released about the 20 th anniversary of Opel’s intro of AGR-approved seats. We have actually discussed this more thoroughly 2.5 weeks ago
Pages 6-7 were offered by MOTOR for an analysis of the outcomes of sales of brand-new cars in Poland in the very first quarter of2023 If you understand from our publication Dacia ranks high amongst “ours”– on the 8th location. The leading 10 is nearby Renault.
When it concerns designs, the top 50 ranking consists of the following cars of our interest:
6. Dacia Duster– 2,668 copies
15 Dacia Sandero– 1,775 systems
18 Fiat 500– 1,448 systems
25 Opel Corsa– 1,159 systems
29 Nissan Qashqai– 1,048 systems
31 Renault Clio– 1,033 copies
40 Renault Captur– 901 systems
42 Renault Trafic– 882 copies
46 Dacia Joggers– 770 systems
47 Opel Astra– 742 systems
48 Opel Mokka– 739 systems
50 Peugeot 3008– 707 systems.
In the list of electrical cars, Dacia Spring came 6th (143 systems) and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric tenth (101 systems).
The designs we have an interest in have actually likewise appeared because area Future releases in the margin of page 8. Lancia Ypsilon, Renault 5 EV, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Maserati GranCabrio, Alpine GT X-Over, Dacia Bigster, Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008 are pointed out there.
Renault launched just recently brand-new variation of Clio This is the facelifted variation of the 5th generation of this popular vehicle. MOTOR described on page 8.
On the other hand, page 9 brings a brief post about it Lancia Pu+ Ra HPE idea formally revealed on April 15
I never ever believed I would compose this, however I can’t assist myself. After taking a look at pages 10-11 of the existing concern of MOTOR each week, I can state straight: XM is silly! Obviously I imply the BMW XM
On pages 14-17, MOTOR has actually released a contrast of 2 little cars from the premium sector. It’s Audi A3 and DS 4. I was prepared to wager that Audi will spread out DS on the shoulder blades– after all, the German origin of Audi and the publisher of the publication … A3 compared ends up being more effective. vehicle (245 hp vs 225 hp DS), however focus everybody critics of little displacement engines– it remains in Audi that the 1.4 gasoline system is the base, while the DS has a 1.6 engine! Well, now slam the German cars and truck!
The DS 4 likewise has a bigger battery capability (124 kWh vs. 10.4 kWh in the Audi), which provides it much better electrical variety. On gasoline, at least according to the maker’s information, since in the test Audi– as normal– burned in a somewhat bigger quantity. The DS 4 balanced 6.9 l/100 km in MOTOR’s weekly test. It’s a lot, since I, particularly last weekend in May, for a range of around 1,300 km, the exact same variation utilized only 6.5 l/100 km. And I just spent for electrical power two times, so it ended up being less in the end outcome of fuel usage. And this is the exact same outcome as what MOTOR got in Audi.
I’m likewise questioning how MOTOR computes system power. Audi draws– according to the table– 150 hp from the fuel engine and 109 hp from the electrical motor, which offers a declaration of 245 hp of system power, with front-wheel drive. The DS 4 likewise has front-wheel drive, however here it’s just 225 hp from a gasoline system producing 180 hp and a 110 hp electrical motor. No place in the text have I discovered a description for this.
The Audi is little, has a bad trunk (280 liters), and you need to pay additional for a split couch! DS 4 will fit 390 liters in the trunk with a greater load (547 kg versus 490 kg– the very same distinction as the weight of not a large, however a complete lady!). The DS 4 likewise has much better soundproofing, more effective brakes and more basic devices. It was thought about, nevertheless, to be plainly thinner than the German competitor, though evaluates done by me led to somewhat much better outcomes than those revealed by MOTOR).
The Audi supports a battery charger with a power of approximately 2.9 kW, while the DS can link approximately 7.4 kW. As an outcome, the charging of French cars and truck batteries is more than two times as brief.
Ultimately, nevertheless, it was the DS 4 that won the contrast. He scored 230 points versus Audi’s 223 points. Yes, it provided for the devices, however it lost the rate (Audi is nearly naked, and the cost can bring, although both cars begin at nearly the exact same level of approx. PLN 185,00 0). DS 4 likewise has more support group.
Set up DS 4 on your own
And speaking of premium brand names, why not take a look at Alfa Romeo? On pages 18-19 MOTOR has actually released a test of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio powered by a 2.9 510 hp engine. It was kept in mind that the vehicle offers excellent convenience, the engine and transmission work well, the automobile has great efficiency and is likewise friendly. In regards to flaws, they have actually been changed abnormal dosing of brake power and a big turning circle.
Electric cars are ending up being increasingly more popular even in Poland. On pages 22-25, MOTOR has actually released a summary of the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 20,00 0 km test. The vehicle was driven in the EV60 techno variation. MOTOR applauds its driving attributes, user-friendliness (other than for the outside door manages on the rear doors), in addition to the voice commands that work well. The concern of spaciousness is likewise excellent, in the cabin and in the trunk.
Megane E-Tech Electric handles energy really financially (which I discovered while driving at the European press launch of the design), and it in fact has lots of advantages. MOTOR likewise suffered, eg bad exposure, no limit defense for the lower edges of the doors, too strong steering, a reasonably high cost and a “steady” catalog.
Meet the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Nissan Ariya and Leaf were likewise discussed in the test.
In part Used on page44 MOTOR evaluated the 2nd generation Koleos. Technically, the cars and truck has a lot in common with the 3rd generation Nissan X-Trail. The cars and truck’s width, great completing products were valued, however the assembly was slammed. And how was Koleos II examined in different elements of its usage? Keep In Mind below par noted by material quality (i.e. self-contradictory), purchase rate, parts rates and service expenses. Back average efficiency, parts schedule and reliability. Above average MOTOR examined trunk capability (542 liters), devices, driving convenience and sound, along with fuel usage. Very good points were granted for interior spaciousness, look and design along with service accessibility.
Also in the department Used MOTOR has actually released product on D-part styles and faults according to the German GTÜ (pages 46-51). Alfa Romeo Giulia and Opel Insignia were seen in the field, however not a single French cars and truck!!! What was the assisting concept when eliminating Laguna/Talisman, C5 or 508?
In part Motopassions on pages 56-60 MOTOR provides 3 station wagons from the (circa) 1970 s. These are the Ford Taunus, the Opel Rekord and the Peugeot504 It’s challenging to discover these more useful designs on the marketplace. When it concerns Records, it’s worth keeping that in mind this year is the 60 th anniversary because the intro of generation A of this design MOTOR explains the Rekord D, however it’s really not that little. The Peugeot 504 is a legend of the African wilderness, specifically in estate and pick-up variations. In Europe, he is kept in mind to this day as an example sophisticated, even classy
In part MOTOR Retro on page 62, Jelcz buses developed under license by Berliet of France were remembered. Fiat X 1/9 was likewise pointed out, the 50 th anniversary of which we commemorated at the end of November in 2015
And that’s all MOTOR has actually blogged about the cars we’re interested in the present double problem. This variation deserves purchasing!
Christopher Gregorczyk; illustrations: MOTOR
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