Skoda Felicia - reliable car of economy class

Cars cause from their owners the most different sensations. Some delight in their appearance, others - a superpowerful engine, and others - the ideal ratio of price and quality. The last category is the smallest number of copies. High-end cars are enough, but they cost a lot of money. If there is a question about buying a simple and reliable car for 7-8 thousand dollars, it seems that there is no suitable option, but it is not.

Prehistory

The most interesting thing is that even in the recent past, before the collapse of the USSR, domestic journalists unanimously asserted that our machines are superior in quality to foreign analogues several times. Most of all crossed the Czech Skoda Favorit, which entered the automotive market in parallel with the Russian "Samara".

And now, a few years after the collapse of the communist camp, the automotive industry of the whole CIS can only dream of the same rapid development as the former co-workers from the Skoda concern.

History of creation

In 1991, Skoda products moved to the Volkswagen concern, discarding the remnants of the socialist past, acquiring capitalist pragmatism and the desire to occupy a niche in the automotive market. Favorit to adjust to European standards was difficult, so the company decided to create a new model, called Skoda Felicia.

Since that time, the reputation of Skoda cars has improved significantly. The company is slowly but surely gaining consumer confidence and strengthening in the market. In many respects it is the merit of Skoda Felicia. The owners' feedback was confirmed by the fact that the concern began to develop in the right direction.

Exterior

The car has a classic look of hatchbacks of a golf class. Even the profile of the model is much like the rounded and slightly "slackened" front part of the VW Golf 2. This similarity is noticeable only when the car is viewed in profile.

The brightest and most expressive element of the Skoda Felicia exterior is the radiator grille. It is made in the corporate style: vertical blinds with chrome edging. This "stroke" markedly added respectability to the car. The first time the updated version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998. It should be noted that the basic version includes built-in bumper fog lights.

Interior

In the car you immediately notice a high level of quality of finish and "airiness". The small details of the interior are also made very neatly. The interior trim is made with a rather expensive and soft plastic.
It looks like an almost vertical front panel. She was pushed back, leaving more room for the feet of the front passenger. Armchairs are simple, but quite comfortable, with the adjustment of the longitudinal position of the seat and the angle of the backrest. It should be noted that the movement of the chair is very easy, without any problems.

The instrument panel is simple, and thanks to the 2-spoke steering wheel it is also perfectly readable. The placement and the set of instruments are classic: a larger speedometer and a tachometer, to the right and left of which there are fuel sensors and coolant temperature.

The lantern for lighting the Skoda Felicia interior is of interest. It can operate in one of three modes: on, permanent operation or automatic activation with open doors. Their control is performed not by means of buttons, but by changing the position of the lamp body.

All the interior elements look organic and modern. A little cut eye switch lever, lonely sticking out of the floor. It should be noted the handbrake, working in two modes: on and off, without additional intermediate clicks.

Skoda Felicia - specifications

The car was equipped with an engine with an electronic fuel injection of 1.3 liters. The power unit with a power of 68 "horses" gave a torque of 106 Nm. This is quite enough for quiet moderate driving in urban conditions, but it will not be possible to drive a car. Economy - the emphasis on which the developers of the engine Skoda Felicia have emphasized. The characteristics of the power unit justify the fuel consumption in 6.7 liters per "hundred", which is quite good.

The main trumps Sahibinden Skoda Felicia are the quality and construction of the body. They distinguish the model from a number of cars in its price range. Extra confirmation of this can be the way to open the hood. You need to press the handle in the cabin, then go to the hood and click on the button to the left of the logo. There was no need to look for the lever under the hood blindly.

The luggage compartment can also be opened from the passenger compartment. It is necessary to pull the handle to the left of the driver's seat - and that's it, it's ready.

It should be noted the lid of the gas tank, which is locked to the lock. Be afraid that they can steal gasoline or throw something into the tank, not worth it.

Even with the opening of the hood caresses the eye of a neat engine with a plastic lid. It may appear that during the design of the engine compartment, developers paid much attention to the external aesthetics of the engine, in contrast to most domestic developers.

On the road

When driving behind the wheel of a car, the feelings are ambiguous. The suspension of the model is energy-intensive: road junctions and small pits are practically not perceptible. 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 "klevkami" car.

conclusions

It should be noted that Skoda Felicia is able to deliver its owner a pleasant pastime at the wheel. Certainly, the car is not designed for great speed, it is designed for quiet and comfortable driving in urban conditions. For fans of thrills can go with a version of the model with a 1.6-liter power unit.