Nissan Maxima QX and Toyota Camry
Like a Mercedes, but cheap to me...
Occasions for conducting this test there were at least
two. First, very recently in Russia began sales of automobiles
Nissan Maxima QX of new generation. In the second place, in
this year of insignificant modernization underwent the sedans Toyota
Camry. But since these automobiles - very that not on are
classmates straight competitors on our market, why not to u.chtroit'
duel- test? We selected expensive versions - with the
three-liter motors V6 and the automatic gearboxes. That given
to test Nissan Maxima is sold by official dealers for $42000, and
Toyota Camry stand $43900.
C of the technical point of sight Nissan Maxima differs
little from the automobile of the previous generation. The same
six-cylinder motors with a volume of 2 and 3 liters (they are only are
slightly modernized), the same gearboxes and almost the same
suspensions. But here appearance changed substantially.
Furthermore, Maxima it became on 150 mm longer and on 10 mm
wider than the predecessor.
If one takes into account the very modest volumes of sales
Maxims in Europe, then it turns out that on the Russian market the
automobile enjoys enormous success. In the past year, for
example, in West Europe were sold a total of about six thousand such
automobiles, while in Russia - 555 machines. But judging by with
what rates in Russia began sales to new Maxims, last year's indices
will be overlapped: now Nissan Maxima "beats" by the volume of
sales to model Primera and Almera.
Toyota Camry In Russia is not so popular, what you will not say
about THE USA. There this model (are natural, somewhat
different, for the American market) it leads not only in its segment,
but also in the absolute test among the passenger automobiles!
In the course of the recent renovation Toyota Camry it underwent entirely insignificant changes. The chrome-plated radiator grill appeared, new front bumpers with the wide air duct and larger "protivotumankami", front headlights slightly changed and is more noticeable - backing lamps. In the salon - scanty changes. And engine is the same: V- descriptive with "six" power of 195 hp. - truth, now motor answers the ecological standards Euro 3.
Outwardly new Maxima is clearly more interesting, is brighter
than Camry. And, perhaps, it more completely corresponds to the
ideas of our compatriots o "almost prestige" automobile. The
same picture and with the salon. And if about Nissane it is
possible to boldly speak that this "almost Infiniti", then Toyotu to
compare with Leksusom is nevertheless somewhat early.
In favor Of nissana played the fact that to us was reached the
automobile with the salon of the uncommon color range: it is
finished by natural skin of beige and chocolate it is color. It
is stylish and it is high-quality! But when we settle in Nissan
with the upholstering from the skin of "usual" gray color, again it
became boringly. True, in Camry - is still duller. But the
only storage element - the wide visor above the instrument panel -
position does not save.
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| Interior Maxims creates the elevated mood. The salon, sheathed by the beige- chocolate skin especially winning looks | On the backs of front seats Maxims - very convenient knobs and even hook for the clothing |
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| On the central tunnel Maxims - dual glass-holder, the button of preheating seats and elbow-rest with the dual bottom, in which can be placed D -ce1ndjer | Both in the daytime and at night the scales and pointers shine by the moonlight |
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| Despite the fact that on the back of the rear seat three head rests, the pillow is formed the hearth of two passengers. Yes even wide elbow-rest speaks, that is here better to sit two together | Rear suspension Maxims underwent the small modernization: now Scott- Russell mechanism is located not before the beam, but after it |
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The selector of transmission is bordered by the beautiful silvery cover plate |
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| Toyota Camry V6 3.0 and Nissan Maxima QX V6 3.0 (data of producers) | ||
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| Automobile | ||
| Body | 4- door sedan | 4- door sedan |
| Engine | Color | |
| Type | benzine, | benzine, |
| with that distributed | with that distributed | |
| by fuel injection | by fuel injection | |
| Arrangement | from the front, it is transverse | from the front, it is transverse |
| Working volume, cu. cm | 2995 | 2988 |
| Number of valves | 24 | 24 |
| Compression ratio | 10,5 | 10,0 |
| Maximum power, l.s./ob/min | 195/5400 | 200/6400 |
| Maximum torque, Nm/ob/min | 275/4400 | 271/3600 |
| Gearbox | automatic, | automatic, |
| 4- stepped | 4- stepped | |
| Drive | to the front wheels | to the front wheels |
| Length, mm | 4800 | 4920 |
| Width, mm | 1785 | 1780 |
| Height, mm | 1430 | 1435 |
| The wheel base, mm | 2670 | 2750 |
| Capacity of baggage carrier, l | 520 | 520 |
| Equipped mass, kg | 1445 | 1450 |
| Total mass, kg | 1915 | 2035 |
| Maximum speed, the km/h | 220 | 210 |
| Run-up time 0 - 100 km/h, s | 9,0 | 9,6 |
| Fuel consumption according to the standards 9E/YY'/.ECH, l/y00 km | Color | Color |
| the urban cycle | 16,2 | 15,1 |
| the out-of-town cycle | 8,7 | 7,8 |
| the mixed cycle | 11,3 | 10,5 |
| Fuel- | gasoline Of ai-9shch | gasoline Of ai-9shch |
| Fuel capacity, l | 70 | 70 |
| Accuracy of the indications of the speedometer | |||||||||
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| Indications of speedometer, km/h | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| Nissan Maxima. True speed, the km/h | 38 | 56 | 76 | 95 | 114 | 133 | 153 | 173 | 193 |
| Toyota Camry. True speed, the km/h | 37 | 56 | 74 | 93 | 111 | 131 | 150 | 169 | 187 |
But from the point of view of ergonomics Of s.amry,
perhaps, it is better.
Despite the fact that the nissanovskiy motor is somewhat more
powerful, are accelerated automobiles absolutely equally, nostril into
the nostril. Gearshifts occur practically synchronously, yes
even ease of control of acceleration - on the same level. And we
even were gladdened so that at least the pedal forces of gas are
different: it is more on Maxim. On top of that motor on
Nissane sounds only louder and shityu basovitey.
Both "automata" - four-stepped and have two additional regimes:
"2" and "1" (the very same - "L"). On the "two" it is
possible to very dynamically drive away approximately to 120 - 130
km/h, which removes all problems with the dynamic outstrippings.
One additional merit of these regimes - possibility to impede by
engine.
Are similar machines, also, on the controllability.
The sensitivity of steering control scarcely higher to
Camry, reactions only are more precise, and efforts for the steering
wheel (especially with parking) only are less. But the
informativeness of steering control is better on Nissane: driver
feels well machine and, in spite of not such precise reactions, more
daringly he enters into the turning.
When the speed of the passage of turnings approaches maximum, both automobiles react to the braking by engine (when the selector of transmission is located in the position "2") by smooth drift. Slip is wonderfully checked by thrust and control, making possible for experienced drivers to appear its craftsmanship. In these regimes Nissan it behaves only better -, first of all, because here more rigid suspension. And heels Nissan less.
From other side, during the motion at the high speed along the poor road Maxima because of the rigid suspension it begins to dance, forcing to podrulivat'. But here Camry even with the rapid ride in no way strains driver.
One additional difference appeared during the estimation of brakes. Here in front of Nissan. It seems that the determining role played tires (Miche.lin Primacy 215/55 r16) and ABS.: it operates not earlier than wheels are blocked. Outstanding brakes!
Toyota Camry On casings Dunlop Sport 300 205/65 r15 stops more badly: and braking distance is longer, and ABS. operates sufficiently early, and machine ryskayet with emergency braking from the high speed.
As far as the smoothness of motion is concerned, here leader Toyota Camry. Dlinnokhodnaya suspension so healthily "masters" road unevennesses, which is desirable to go rapidly even, where other machines hardly will plod. And only sometimes at the broken road appear the unpleasant vibrations of the non-spring-loaded masses, which are transferred to the floor, the seats and the pedals.
Loses Nissan, also, on the noise-isolation: motor audibly in all modes of its operation, yes even noise from the road noticeably higher than on Camry.
And nevertheless as a whole of the estimation of the driver properties and other consumer qualities of both machines it is very close, and insignificant advantages in one discipline are immediately balanced by the same insignificant defeat in another.
But once so, then price becomes the determining factor in the final arrangement of forces. Victory, although with the small detachment, gains Nissan: Maxima almost to $2000 cheaper than Toyota Camry.
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| >The same "collection of services" as on Maxim: elbow-rest, glass-holders and the button of preheating the seats | |
 | The panel of instruments Camry is traditional and it is very convenient |
 | Small button in the end of the lever of transmission disconnects regime Overdrive |
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| Expert estimations To Autorevyu | |||
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| Parameter | Max. the mark | Camry | Maxima QX |
| Design | 180 | 130 | 150 |
| Appearance | 90 | 70 | 70 |
| Interior | 90 | 60 | 80 |
| Ergonomics | 170 | 125 | 125 |
| The place is working | Color | Color | Color |
| the driver | 90 | 60 | 55 |
| Field of view | 80 | 65 | 70 |
| Driver properties | 280 | 240 | 250 |
| Starting dynamics | 90 | 80 | 80 |
| Brake dynamics | 100 | 80 | 95 |
| Controllability | 90 | 80 | 75 |
| Driver comfort | 210 | 185 | 165 |
| Smoothness of motion and the vibration shielding | 80 | 70 | 60 |
| Acoustic comfort | 70 | 65 | 55 |
| Microclimate | 60 | 50 | 50 |
| Comfort of the salon | 160 | 135 | 140 |
| Passenger places | 70 | 60 | 60 |
| Baggage carrier | 50 | 40 | 45 |
| Transformation of the salon | 40 | 35 | 35 |
| In all | 1000 | 815 | 830 |
| Retail price of the automobile | Color | $43900 | $42000 |
