Of course, as in the vast majority of other cars of this class, the third row is designed for passengers not higher than 160 cm tall, and children will feel most comfortable here. Yes, and sparingly «cut» windows in the stern of the cabin do not inspire an inspection of sights. But secret seats are far from the whole list of differences in the “big” Qashqai from a small. First of all, the wheelbase increased by 135 mm, so the salon has become more spacious and comfortable, and the course stability has even more improved on the go. With its equanimity when moving in a straight “large” Kashkay very much reminiscent of other long-drawn SUVs, designed for long trips along the highway, steering such a machine, even on a broken road, is much easier and somehow calmer, less fuss and unnecessary stress in the hands of the driver. The seven -seater Kashkai became 38 mm wider, the ceiling height in the front and middle row of seats increased by 16 and 10 mm, and the total length increased by 211 mm. But I would not say that all this complicated the task of the driver, you are still driving a dynamic crossover, and not any “bus”, when you have to take into account the rolls, dimensions, and even the movement of passengers in the cabin. But now you can easily sit not 4, but six people in the cabin, and for many potential owners, this circumstance is crucial. At one time, Kashkai “blew up” the market more than an attractive price. To this day, this is one of the most affordable SUVs, in the Nissan line, for example, the closest relative in the X-Trail class is almost half a million more! “Big” kashkai is more expensive than “small” by only 50 thousand rubles, and this is clearly a non -critical difference, especially if you also take into account what it looks more solid and more representative — it is still, anyway, the size matters. Its price starts with 777 thousand. rubles with an engine of 1.6 liters, front -wheel drive and a five -speed gearbox. And our test version has a top equipment, a 2.0 l engine with a capacity of 141 liters. With., A six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, all-wheel drive, two-zone climate control and price of 10,15,400 rubles. But personally, I, frankly, would prefer a two -liter version with “mechanics” and front -wheel drive. And the point is not that such a version is 150 thousand. rub. cheaper. The lightweight model is noticeably more dynamic, it accelerates to “hundreds” in 10.5 s, develops the maximum speed of 190 km, respectively. Not God news, of course, what’s the difference, but on the highway «top» Kashkai, for my taste, is slightly «tight on the rise». And a six-speed «automatic» in «Drive» is not too vague. In manual mode, the car is noticeably more mobile and even aggressive, but the fuel begins to decrease right before our eyes. And all -wheel drive in the suburbs — why he? Thanks to a solid road clearance of 200 mm, you can forget about problems with pits and ruts, but you still won’t get stuck in a steep off -road drive on such a machine — you will regret a varnished coating and an intricate plastic body kit. And yet, in its own way, our top kashkay is very good! Moderately a hard suspension is a rarity! — as close as possible to Russian realities and allows you to go comfortably even along a broken country road. At the same time, the slightly cotton steer does not strain with excessive “reverse reactions”, and on good asphalt, accurately accurate and acute to confidently feel the machine. The massive body of a car with a equipped mass of 1650 kg extinguishes tremors and fluctuations well, and when overcoming the most unpleasant obstacles, he never gave his “emotions” neither a moan nor a creak, and this is also not so often found in this price class. In general, according to the sensations of a two -day test drive, a reliable and solid car with the stoic, one can even say, a proven Nordic character of the “true Aryan” — and what else is needed in the vastness of our roads, equally endless and, places, shapeless? Nissan, however, was always famous for his SUVs, moderately brutal and practical, and Kashkai adequately continued the glorious tradition, successfully reducing the price bar for those who wanted to become a higher cross -country car. At the same time, the gasoline two -liter engine remains economical, showing in combined mode a consumption of 8.5 liters per 100 km. A comfortable salon with excellent sound insulation and a very effective climate system, on-board computer and navigation-and all this is at the price of the average business class? By golly, a lot in this world is changing for the better, and Big Kashkai is a good confirmation of this. Pros: spacious interior, high level of comfort, successful suspension. Cons: mediocre dynamics, limited viewing back, the accurate work of automatic transmission in the «Drive» mode.
