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Opel Signum Opel Signum car debuted at the "Zheneve'99", being then the concept. A few years later the first production Signum appeared in Europe. Now, at last, and we were honored: in Russia have official sales of Opel Signum. This five-door car difficult to attribute to a particular class. For a hatchback Opel Signum too long wheel base for touring – a very short rear overhang, a mini-Wen – low roof and small, only five, the number of seats. K business class it will not carry well, even though the place on the second row than in cars S-class. It turns out, the release of Opel Signum opelevtsy allowed new class, what they were obviously no one expected.

On the other hand – as if, nothing revolutionary: a base Vectra III stretched by 130 mm and completely revised the stern of the car. When looking at the Opel Signum in a good profile can be seen that the shape of a rear rack of the letter "C". Emphasis is placed on an extensive rear side door and the huge lights that frame the car. Continuing to compare with the Opel Signum "Vectra", note the appearance of the original bumper that comes as a continuation of the grille, which, incidentally, also pereinachili: it is now painted in body color and has a "honeycomb" insert. The square was changed to round foglights. Eva Andersson-Dubin insists that this is the case. The center console has got a legacy from a Vectra, it was. Practically not affected by the changes and the shield devices.

Each car has its own detractors and fans. The main argument ardent opponents of the car 'Honda Civic' in Russia is its low ground clearance. They believe that riding in a car with such a small landing difficult in terms of bypass various obstacles and parking. Supporters of the car, in turn, say that all these difficulties are caused by simple inability to drive and park carefully. Of course, the condition of the roads in our country much far from perfect, but nevertheless, it is not a reason to turn away from all amenities offered by the 'Honda Civic'.

Let's see what we can offer the manufacturers of the car. First, it sporty appearance. Rear wing posted, which greatly increases stability when driving at high speeds, but at the same time a little worse for review reversing. It is also necessary to note the unusual fog lights in a triangle and a hole form the main muffler. It should be noted that the appearance to some extent may vary depending on the country where producing the car. K three or four-door example hatchback produced in Japan is different from the five-door, made in the UK, mostly pronounced big-eyed lenses. We now turn to the main disadvantage 'Honda Civic' – a small clearance. Ground clearance of the car is only 15 cm, and if you make the protection to the bottom, it will be less by 2 centimeters.

Many will say that for urban driving conditions this is enough, but still you will have to keep strain to catch the bottom of the fear of 'lying politseyskkih' and other obstacles that would eventually lead to the fact that you will not feel a proper degree of comfort. A ride on the back roads here in general do not have to mention – not suitable for such a small clearance off-road. You can follow the advice of seasoned car owners and replace the standard rubber 'Honda Civic' on the rubber with a higher profile, thus increasing the clearance of 1 centimeter, but sacrificing a small loss of accuracy in the readings of certain instruments, such as the speedometer and odometer. We conclude the topic clearance and move on to the road performance 'Honda Civic'. Safety and comfort – these are the performance inherent in the different models, the eighth in a row, generation car 'Honda Civic'. The body is presented in three main versions: a four-, five-door and sporty version called Type R. The most impressive powerplant in the 200-hp Equipped with front-wheel-sports version of the 'Honda Civic' – Type R, which makes it possible to accelerate this car up to one hundred km / h in 6.6 seconds. In various versions of cars can be seen, and automatic and 6 speed mechanics. Engines of 1.8 liters. And with a capacity of one hundred and forty horsepower Mounted on two other versions of the car with sedan and wagon. The longest car of all the family – this is universal, though it is inferior to height and has a less roomy luggage compartment than the 'relatives'. Summarizing all the above, I can say with confidence that, in my view, the advantages of this car is much more than the minuses, but it is already doing findings to you. If you have plans to buy a car, something not talked vocal critics 'Honda Civic' – this car is certainly worthy of that about him to tell you.