The car the versatile person. Cars

Each body has its own peculiarities, pluses and minuses. "Universal" means "common." Cars with this body, as a rule, three-, four- and five-door, with two rows of seats and an unchanged roof level. Thanks to the large rear door, a person can easily arrange bulky things in the luggage compartment. In the car station wagon, you can install a special mesh, which separates the front of the cabin from the end. So you can avoid bodily injuries from cargo carried in the trunk, in the event of a traffic accident.

It's not a secret for anyone that inexpensive cars are quickly gaining popularity. A car with a universal body also does not lose its revs. Due to the large size, excellent interior, comfortable seats and high speed, such machines are valued by a rather large number of buyers for several years.

History

For the first time, the universal wagon became popular in the last century. First, cars "captured" America, and then a keen interest in these cars spread all over the world. They are convenient to use for personal or business purposes, for example, the whole family can go on vacation or carry bulky equipment. To carry out such manipulations, large enough and large cars are needed.

Initially, the body was made of wood, but after a while it became clear that it was impractical. Therefore, it was decided to change the appearance, and as a material for the case use metal. In the twentieth century, the body was often pasted with a special film that mimicked the coloring of the tree. By the 1970s, the station wagon had become less popular in the States, but in Asia and Europe, demand, on the contrary, increased. In the Soviet Union, a factory was opened, on which a machine for the domestic market was assembled. The first instance of the Gorky plant was the Volga.

Features

"General" bodies are divided into subgroups, as they have differences. For example, there are models that have a flat roof, you can find an option with a sloping one. The car station wagon has an excellent function - the transformation of some seats, except for the front seats. This will help if you need to load the trunk to the maximum. The salon can have 2-4 rows of seats. Some models having 4 seats are represented by a second line of seats that "looks" in the opposite direction or is located along. Most cars with this body are equipped with a special design of the rear door, which opens sideways or upwards. The American station wagon has an upper and lower cover that open independently of each other. Russian models may be some models of "Moskvich" and GAZ.

Differences versatile person from a hatchback and a sedan

• Hatchback. The difference between the bodies is that the wagon has a longer overhang and the roof is at a right angle, it can withstand this shape for the entire length and does not have sloping lines. If you do not go into details, the main feature is that the "common" body of the rear is several times more massive and larger. This car is perfect for tall people. Hatchbacks basically have an elegant, quiet appearance, so they are more suitable for the weaker sex.
• Sedan. Body universal, in contrast to the sedan, is designed for bulk cargo transportation. If you compare their characteristics, you can immediately note that the sedan can hold only 500 liters, while the "general" version - about 1600 liters. The first variant has 2-4 doors, the luggage compartment is not connected to the saloon.

Features of other types of bodies and a short comparative characteristic

• Coupe. This body is 3-dimensional, which, as a rule, is designed to carry passengers. This is what distinguishes the station wagon from the coupe. The latter type has 2 doors, rarely - 3 (luggage).
• Pickup. The difference between the bodies is that the driver's place is separated from the trunk by the pickup truck. There is a special airborne platform on which other places for passengers are placed.
• Minivan. Here the main difference is that this type of body is the middle link between the bus and the station wagon. It has excellent capacity and layout.

KIA Ceed SW

The car "KIA" wagon first appeared in public in 2012. In 2015, an updated version of the "shed" was presented. He received not only a new appearance, but also a modified engine, transmission and acquired some other functions. Differences "Sid" from the hatchback does not, but the exterior looks simpler, more complete and quiet. The body has acquired dynamic forms.

The Korean car in the second generation of color gamma borrowed from a five-door hatchback. Depending on the configuration, you can purchase a machine with units of 1.6 and 1.4 liters, respectively, they have a capacity of up to 130 and 100 liters. from. The wagon develops the maximum speed in 10-13 seconds, than differs from its previous version. Overclocking is faster, but fuel consumption remains the same (6-7 liters).

KIA Ceed SW is the second generation of the station wagon model. The car, whose price in Russia is about 900 thousand rubles, is represented by several trim levels. There are 6 cushions, a radio tape recorder, an air conditioner, heating, etc. The more heaped version will cost almost 1 million rubles.

Ford Mondeo 2015

The manufacturer, creating the model Ford Mondeo, specifically designed a car that could get on the world market. Due to the fact that the "Ford" wagon was invented directly by the German department of the company, in the first place the car was designed for a European buyer. And that's exactly what happened. After some time this model became interested in the American continent. The first generation began to be sold since 1993; The latest version of the car was introduced in 2012. To date, the "Ford" station wagon is one of the best-selling in the States. Official sales in Russia began only very recently - in 2015.

"Lada"

Cars "Lada Kalina" wagon are known in the domestic market. Their advantage over foreign cars is the full support of Russian roads, this avoids unnecessary breakdowns. Maintenance will not be too expensive; You can change details of styling or tuning in any service center. All models of "Lada" fully correlate in the categories "quality" and "price".

"Kalina" is divided into three types, depending on the body:

• VAZ-1119 (hatchback).
• VAZ-1118 (sedan).
• VAZ-1117 (station wagon).

The latter option attracts people due to the fact that combines all the advantages of a car at once, but is able to transport large loads. The car is really amazing both externally and on technical specifications, as evidenced by thousands of reviews.

Dimensions: 4040 x 1500 x 1700 mm. The body of the model is compact, so it will easily pass even, it would seem, in the most inaccessible place. Highways or roads in the city - a car with an enviable maneuverability will go down in a row and be able to continue driving.

conclusions

Any product (car or separate body) has both pluses and minuses. A distinctive disadvantage of the station wagon is that such a car is too easily dirty. The luggage compartment is connected to the salon, which leads to a climate disturbance in the car. In fact, all the smells that are present in the back, immediately spread throughout the salon. In addition to this nuance, there is one more: in the winter season all the heat that is inside leaves because of the opening of the boot lid. Advantages can be called folding seats, capacity, the ability to transport bulky items, as well as quality equipment, beautiful finishes.

Choosing a car is a serious occupation that requires scrupulousness and tolerance. Unfortunately, Russia and Ukraine in their markets can not always please models from world famous companies, but this is not a hindrance to drivers. Lately, more and more attractive universalists have appeared on the roads.