Derways Aurora: description, technical specifications, reviews

In recent decades, many new automobile brands have appeared on Russian roads. First, old cars were imported from abroad. Later, there were new cars that had just come off the assembly line. In domestic realities the most demanded were off-road cars. The last to date type of supply was screwdriver (SKD) assembling at Russian plants products mainly Korean and Chinese automotive industry.

History of the car

The car "Derways-Aurora" (313150) was presented at the international exhibition "World of Automobile" in St. Petersburg in April 2006 by the Russian automobile company Derways. And the first sample came off the assembly line in June of the same year.

A private company that was established in 2002, after three years began to work with Chinese suppliers of component parts and machine kits. At its automobile plant in Karachaevo-Cherkessia, first they assembled a car of their own design Cowboy, which had no commercial success, and then moved to the SKD-assembly of Chinese pick-up trucks and SUVs.

One of the leaders of the line became the Derways Aurora car, created on the basis of the Chinese SUV, which was manufactured by Liaoning Shuguang Automotive, which was somewhat modernized and adapted for operation in Russian climatic conditions.

In the summer of 2007, the release of the restyled model Aurora II began in three trim levels. The SUV differs somewhat from its predecessor in the external appearance of the chrome trim on the front bumper and the grille. The factory index remained the same (313150), neither the dimensions nor the main technical characteristics of the car have changed.

Vehicle Description

Off-road vehicles of Chinese-Japanese-Russian and even slightly Korean origin Aurora gather on a rigid frame, which leaves a mark on their appearance. Five-door cars with all driving wheels are designed for off-road operation, but they also behave well in city streets.

The Korean component is represented by an external resemblance to the obsolete SsangYong Rexton model , including a kind of spoiler on the trunk door. And if in the first issues the number of chrome parts in the exterior trim was reduced, then in the restyling model this omission was eliminated by large chrome linings on the front bumper and the grille.

The chassis, the power unit comes from Japan, the assembly and painting are Russian, and everything else belongs to China.

Vehicle interior

The first thing that everyone pays attention to when looking at the Derways Aurora salon is the color scheme very reminiscent of the Land Cruiser Prado. Solid looks the front panel and the central tunnel of black plastic with a finish for aluminum. The drivers, according to reviews, are puzzled by very light skin on the gear lever (it is changed to more practical at once), soft-cream artificial leather seats and carpet on the floor.

Not happy neither driver nor passengers salon. If there is enough room in the rear seats: there is where to put your feet, and the head of even a tall man does not rest on the ceiling, it's hard not only to stay in the cabin, but also to drive the car without the habit. Not only not enough space, limited ranges of steering wheel and seat adjustment. The dignity of the SUV "Derways-Aurora", the reviews confirm this, consider the convenient arrangement of all buttons and keys and their functionality.

Convenient and large trunk closes curtain, most likely, from the looks of curious passengers of the SUV, as outside through a darkened at the factory glass still do not see anything.

Powertrain and transmission

"Derveis-Aurora" is equipped with only a Japanese engine Mitsubishi 4G64S4, whose volume is 2.4 liters and power of 126 liters. from. In the Russian version with such a gasoline engine, it is possible to install a five-speed manual gearbox, in which there is no downshift inherent in off-road vehicles. This engine is not new, old enough, but reliable, time-tested.

The Chinese analog is also available with automatic transmission and a 2.2-liter petrol engine or a 2.8-liter diesel. A variant in the rear-wheel drive version is also possible.

The Mitsubishi engine runs on gasoline no lower than the A-92 and spends 11-15 liters of fuel per 100 km, like many off-road vehicles. The maximum speed of the Aurora is 160 km / h, the car accelerates to 100 km / h in 13 seconds.

As part of the braking system - front ventilated disc and rear drum brakes. Front suspension - torsion barrel independent on double wishbones, rear suspension - spring dependent. Drivers of the off-road car "Derways-Aurora" pay attention to it.

Specifications

Fans of off-road driving "Derways-Aurora" do not consider a full-fledged SUV. The front axle is additionally connectable, the rear differential is self-locking, the clearance is 220 mm and the high wheel arches, which allow you to install wheels of a larger diameter - that's all the signs inherent in the class of SUVs.

Dimensions of the Aurora (length × width × height) are 4.8 × 1.8 × 1.9 m, the front wheels are 1.5 m, the rear wheels are 1.49 m, the wheels are 235/65, alloy wheels R17.

The curb weight of the car is 1.7 tons, the allowable weight is 2.45 tons.

Off-road vehicle complete sets

In the basic equipment of the car "Derways-Aurora" leather interior, airbag, climate control, information on the operation of which is displayed, electric steering column and front seats, central locking with remote control, fog lights, parking sensors, multi-disc player -changers), repeaters of turn signals in the rear-view mirrors, too bright in the responses of the owners.

In general, poor basic equipment can not be named.

In the restyling version there is 2DIN-radio, and there were two more complete sets, besides the basic "Standard". In the "Comfort" configuration there is no self-locking differential, the suite is equipped with an elegant leather interior and a sunroof, in the "Comfort" and "Lux" trim there is an ABS braking safety system.

Reviews about SUV

Drivers say about the car "Derways-Aurora" with some degree of condescension. Chinese roots speak for themselves. Therefore, nothing supernatural from the car is not expected, and therefore, and there is no disappointment. All visually like the interior design, but it is noted that the seats are stiff and slippery, the headrests are low and uncomfortable.

All the more or less tall drivers complain about the lack of free space for them, both during landing and driving.

Those who are often forced to carry bulk cargo, wonder why the rear seat does not fall level with the floor, as in all modern SUVs, but note the convenience of having a window in the rear window.

Some say that the flow of heated air from the stove under the front passenger seat quickly reaches the back of the sofa, and just as quickly warms up the salon. But there are opposite opinions.

What is still important for Russian drivers is repair. "Dervays-Aurora" is a reliable enough car, but drivers note that there are still problems with spare parts, they often have to be ordered and wait for delivery.

There is no consensus on the review from the driver's seat. It is located in the "Aurora" high enough, but the front pillars are quite wide, and not very successful form of rear-view mirrors.

Test Drive

The car "Dervays-Aurora", according to experienced drivers, behaves best on country roads. The transmission works well, and the engine power is enough. And off-road qualities are estimated srednenko.

In the city neither the engine, nor the mechanical transmission of censures do not cause.

As for the behavior on the road, then all drivers are unanimous - for high-speed trips Aurora is not intended. Lack of steering (poor feedback), on the streets is not of fundamental importance, on the road becomes critical. In addition, the machine is swinging, the yaw is noticeably noticeable, control becomes difficult already at speeds of about 100 km / h.

Summarizing, we can say that the Chinese SUV of the Russian assembly with the Japanese engine has many drawbacks, but there are many advantages in it. One of the main - democratic prices with a fairly rich bundle and quality of assembly. Especially poetic reviews draw analogies by name with a historical cruiser. Be that as it may, Aurora has been on the market for ten years, but whether it will develop further, time will tell ...