Cars cause their owners a wide variety of sensations. Some enthrall their appearance, others - with a heavy-duty engine, others - with an ideal ratio of price and quality. The last category represents the least number of instances. High-end cars are enough, but they cost a lot of money. If the question is about buying a simple and reliable car for 7-8 thousand dollars, it seems that you cannot find a suitable option, but it is not.
Background
The most interesting thing is that even in the recent past, before the collapse of the USSR, domestic journalists unanimously claimed that our machines are several times superior in quality to their foreign counterparts. The Czech Skoda Favorit, which entered the automobile market in parallel with the Russian Samara, was the most popular.
And so, a few years after the collapse of the communist camp, the automotive industry throughout the CIS can only dream of the same rapid development as the former partners from the Skoda concern.
History of creation
In 1991, Skoda products transferred to the Volkswagen concern, discarding the remnants of the socialist past, acquiring capitalist pragmatism and the desire to occupy its niche in the automotive market. Favorit was difficult to customize to European standards, so the company decided to create a new model, called the Skoda Felicia.
Since then, the reputation of Skoda cars has improved significantly. The company is slowly but surely gaining consumer confidence and strengthening in the market. In many ways, this is the merit of Skoda Felicia. Responses of owners confirmed that the concern began to develop in the right direction.
Exterior
The car has a classic look of golf class hatchbacks. Even the profile of the model resembles the rounded and slightly "thin" front of the VW Golf 2 model to many. This similarity is noticeable only when inspecting the vehicle in profile.
The most striking and expressive element of the exterior of the Skoda Felicia is the grille. It is made in a corporate style: vertical blinds with chrome trim. This "touch" markedly added respectability to the car. The first time an updated version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998. It should be noted that the basic version includes fog lights built into the bumper.
Interior
In the passenger compartment, you immediately notice a high level of quality finishes and "airiness". Small interior details are also made very carefully. The trim is made using a rather expensive and soft plastic.
The almost vertical front panel looks peculiar. She was pushed back, leaving more room for the front passenger's legs. Armchairs are simple, but quite comfortable, with the adjustment of the longitudinal position of the seat and the angle of inclination of the back. It should be noted that the movement of the chair is very easy, without any problems.
The dashboard is simple, and thanks to the 2-spoke steering wheel it is also perfectly readable. The placement and set of instruments are classic: a larger speedometer and tachometer, to the right and left of which are the fuel and coolant temperature sensors.
Of interest is the lamp for lighting the interior of the Skoda Felicia. It can work in one of three modes: on, continuous operation or automatic switching on with open doors. Their control is not carried out using buttons, but by changing the position of the lamp housing.
All elements of the interior look organic and modern. A gear lever slightly sticks out of the eye, sticking out lonely from the floor. It should be noted a manual brake operating in two modes: on and off, without additional intermediate clicks.
Skoda Felicia - specifications
The car was equipped with an engine with electronic fuel injection of 1.3 liters. The power unit with a power of 68 "horses" produced a torque of 106 Nm. This is quite enough for a quiet moderate ride in urban conditions, but driving a car will not work. Profitability - an emphasis on which the developers of the Skoda Felicia engine emphasized. The characteristics of the power unit are justified by the fuel consumption of 6.7 liters per hundred square meters, which is very good.
The main trump cards of Sahibinden Skoda Felicia are quality and bodywork. They distinguish the model from a number of cars of its price range. An additional confirmation of this may be the way to open the hood. You need to press the handle in the cabin, then go to the hood and press the button to the left of the logo. There was no need to look for the lever under the hood blindly.
The trunk can also be opened from the passenger compartment. You should pull the handle to the left of the driver's seat - and you're done.
It should be noted the gas tank cover, which is locked. You should not be afraid that they might steal gasoline or throw something into the tank.
Even when the hood is opened, a neat engine with a plastic cover caresses the eye. It may seem that during the design of the engine compartment, the developers paid a lot of attention to the external aesthetics of the engine, unlike most domestic developers.
On the road
When driving a car, the feelings are mixed. The model's suspension is energy-intensive: road junctions and small pits are almost not noticeable. At the same time, it may seem harsh to those who prefer a soft ride. But a quick start or braking is not accompanied by “pecks” of the car.
findings
It should be noted that Skoda Felicia is able to deliver its owner a pleasant pastime while driving. Of course, the car is not designed for great speed, it is designed for a calm and comfortable ride in urban environments. For thrill-seekers, a version with a 1.6-liter power unit may be suitable.