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VOLGA SIBER car. Journey from Yakutsk to Mytishchi. It all started with the fact that the wife, with her characteristic pressure, insisted on moving to permanent residence in the Moscow region, which ended with the acquisition of an apartment in the city of Mytishchi. I must say that for the last 3 years I have traveled ... full review →
Personally, I think that at present they do not make such reliable, solid ... real cars, as they used to (15-20 years ago), which drove a million, and at least something. Not to mention the fact that they began to rot only after many years, if they began to rot at all .... full review →
I decided to write a review about the car Volga Cyber. His fate is very unusual for our country. Deripaska decided to produce a new car at GAZ, not a further modification of the Volga, but a car that was competitive at that time. Chrysler Sebring was chosen as a donor, ... full review →
I drove different cars: Moskvich 412, GAZ 31029, 3110 (dv.402), 3110 (dv.406), 31105 (chrysler), Toyota Karina, Chevrolet Lanos, Lacetti, Hyundai Accent. Why I chose Siber - the optimal price-quality ratio. Good car for reasonable money. Impressions... full review →
Hello men! I bought a Volga Siber for my birthday on June 12, now my birthday is every day! I can't be happier! Prior to that, went to the basin VAZ-21074 and Hyundai Accent. Accent maintenance cost me at least 6,500 rubles every 10,000 km, and on ... full review →
15 years of experience. Previous machines: Merc 124, Mitsubishi Pajero, Volvo 850, Ford Mondeo, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 I took this car to work. I proceeded from the understanding that we needed a workhorse with the necessary list of comfortable options (condo, power windows, etc. ... full review →
Hello everybody! Hello everyone from the city of Ryazan! I read reviews on SIBER, and of course I am glad how happy everyone is with this car. I am no exception, but apparently I was "lucky". There is a problem that is not discussed on the site ... Although it should be noted that among the participants there are many ... full review →
VAZ-2107 and GAZ 3102 were in operation. In 2009, I bought Saiber and never regretted it. When I decided to buy a new car, I traveled a lot of salons (initially I wanted a foreign car), accidentally drove into the GAZ salon and saw Saiber comfort, I realized this is what I need. Excellent... full review →
Good day. I bought a Volga Cyber on October 10, 2009. Before that, I had cars: VAZ2105.2115, Volvo 740, Opel Ascona, Moskvich 412, Opel Omega, Honda Shuttle, Volga 3110.3102, Dodge Caravan. Driving experience over 15 years. All cars were used. Problems... full review →
The car was bought in March 2009. Black color. Engine 2.4 liters with automatic transmission. Currently running 28455 kilometers. General impressions. I live in the city of Tomsk. Siber is a curiosity in our country, now there are really only 4-5 of them in our city, you will not meet in short. There is no ... full review →
What you wanted to know about Siber but were embarrassed to ask On April 18, it was one year since I own Siber. Or, restating the year, how it gives me satisfaction Different resources contain different information, sometimes contradictory and mutually exclusive .... full review →
So a year has passed since I ride a Siber. Before him, he drove a Zhiguli 2107, 2112 and a Volga 3102. When choosing this car, the price first of all affected. I wanted a new car within 500 thousand rubles. I traveled all the salons of Nizhny Novgorod, at first I didn’t even think about Siber .. Already ... full review →
Good time of the day. Siber 05/29/2009. Mileage 4000 km. Traveled to Moscow and back (1300 km). No fatigue. The seats are very comfortable with electric adjustment in 10 positions (driver's). Road holding is excellent. Accelerated to 200 km / h. Then it was terribly clean ... full review →
Personal opinion. Pros: Excellent handling, power steering can be rotated in the parking lot with even a finger, very light; Comfort compared to its predecessors, the long-awaited automatic, condo, power seats, etc.; Good car dynamics, well balanced between ... full review →
Went to a car dealership, watched Siber. The opinion formed by the media was sharply negative: a copy of an unsuccessful American car, too expensive compared to competitors, high consumption like all American cars (up to 20 liters ...
Hi all! My name is Alexander, I am 26 years old. November 2010 Became the proud owner of the Volga Cyber. Bought the car for everyday use in the city and to travel beyond. I chose Focus, with 1.6 on a stick nafig is not needed, Epik is empty, nafig in the configuration with a 2.5 engine is expensive. Polo sedan is small, rough. Sonata (Tagaz) is a good comfortable car, but not very outwardly. Therefore, my choice fell on the Volga Siber, in which there is one name from the Volga, because this car is a licensed Chrysler Sebring produced by DaimlerChrysler in 2000-2006. So Siber Mercedes is almost =) assembled from American kits on their equipment. I took it in a salon in St. Petersburg for 516,000 rubles. under the recycling program. Options 2.4 AT LUX el. windows all, leather interior with perforation, automatic transmission, ABS, traction control, el. driver's seat adjustable in 10 positions, air conditioning, seat heating, native music 6 speakers with MP3 and amplifier, headlight washer, heated mirrors and electric adjustment, illuminated mirrors in visors, auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, leather steering wheel, leather armrest , rear sofa armrest, folding seats, R16 alloy wheels, full-size spare tire on an alloy wheel. Cruise control and trip computer installed separately. The motor is simple atmospheric, powerful enough Chrysler 2.4L16V euro 4, 143 l / s torque of 210 N * m. Gasoline 92y according to the passport, Consumption in the city in traffic jams 15 l / 100km, anything less is a myth, for a car weighing more than 1.5t with automatic transmission and a 2.4l engine. I consider it normal. Consumption in the combined cycle is 10.5 l / 100 km. Track 8.3l / 100km on BC at a speed of 110-120 with overtaking up to 160 km / h. Automatic transmission 4 speed. Ultradrive TE41 adaptive, sequential type. Switching is smooth and without jerks. Shumka average scall. It's cold in summer (condo copes with any heat), hot in winter. The interior is spacious, everything is at hand, the review is good, the instrument panel is informative (turquoise illumination of the instrument panel, delights) the driver’s seat is comfortable, my height is 187 cm. The driver’s seat is pushed back to the end and the same tall passenger fits behind without problems. The space between the head and the roof is 10 cm. If desired, the seat can be lowered even lower. The clearance is normal, in snowy winters in the yards, the belly clings a little. When parking and driving around the city, I don’t experience any inconvenience due to solid dimensions, the rear view is better than that of the Jetta. Drive front, front and rear multi-link suspension on powerful subframes, clearly smoothly and without breakdowns swallows all the bumps. Spill the kingpin with nigrol, after the rain you don’t have to =). In winter it starts without problems, the battery has not been changed. Holds a winter road like a tank, do not care porridge, track and side wind. Traveled 2000 km per day. On the track, as on a ship, swaying slightly on the waves, in the cabin, as in a home chair. There are no problems on overtaking, 80-170 km / h is gaining briskly. I would like more speakers up to a hundred, according to my measurements, 11 seconds to 100 km / h. Small engines spin faster. But on highways, competitors only with engines from 2.5 liters. Maxima accelerated 200 km / h. Prices for original consumables Chrysler (Mopar) by today's standards of a penny, oil filter 200r. automatic transmission filter 500r. In general, you want to drive a car, it is comfortable, reliable, simple and cheap to maintain. Girls also like everyone’s first impression: “fu-Volga ... some kind of shit!” When they ride: "class ... and super on the track." I myself work as an auto mechanic, I understand cars and girls too. About opinions, is it our development or not ours, new or old today is not relevant, everything has long been invented, and you always want to sell cars, so marketers and designers are used who, with a flick of the wrist (hanging a rag on a dashboard), turn old shit into new , and we eat all this for a lot of money. Many auto concerns cooperate with each other. And like Ford or Ford and Chevrolet or Chevrolet is a well-known world practice. It's only the Koreans and the Chinese who steal everything. In the magazines "Auto Review" and "Behind the wheel" about Siber, 50% of the truth is written about the experience of working with different machines. These magazines are focused on advertising foreign cars, they do not work professionally, they compare different segments, give unsubstantiated facts and hang fake labels. As a specialist, I do not recommend choosing a car to be guided by the articles of these magazines. My opinion is that Siber was initially doomed to failure. They bought a plant, received a subsidy from the state, laundered money, helped the Pindos to dump 10,000 unnecessary car kits and quietly closed it. Then we signed a more profitable contract for 8 years with Volkswagen Group Rus. The legendary domestic brand Volga, do not be shy. This is a car-history, this is not one era of our Motherland. So this car will take its place of honor in the museum along with Seagulls and Pobeda and will live in our hearts forever.
| 2,0 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Brand | 2,0 |
| Type | petrol |
| Volume | 1996 cm 3 |
| Max Power | 104 kW ( 141 l. With.), at 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 188 Nm, at 4350 rpm |
| Configuration | in-line, 4-cylinder. |
| cylinders | 4 |
| valves | 16 |
| Max. speed | 200 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 11,5 |
| 2,4 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Brand | 2,4 |
| Type | petrol |
| Volume | 2429 cm3 |
| Max Power | 105 kW ( 143 l. With.), at 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 210 Nm, at 4200 rpm |
| Configuration | in-line, 4-cylinder. |
| cylinders | 4 |
| valves | 16 |
| Max. speed | 195/190 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 11,4/13,4 |
4-speed automatic transmission
Dodge Stratus
Volga Siber 2 (cancelled) →
For 2013, the last passenger car of the company.
Design
The model was planned to be produced in two trim levels: Comfort (with 2.0 and 2.4 engines) and Lux (2.4 liter engine). There were also plans to install a 2.7-liter. However, only 2.4-liter modifications with a four-speed automatic transmission (automatic transmission) went into mass production. Since the beginning of April 2010, a Volga Siber version has appeared with a 2.4-liter engine and a five-speed manual transmission (MT) NV-T350 manufactured by New Venture Gear. According to the manufacturer, this modification was created taking into account the wishes of potential buyers. To work with a manual transmission, the sedan engine was finalized - in particular, they increased the torque at low revs.
As a result, the Volga Siber was equipped with a Comfort version with a four-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.429 liters. with a DOHC valve mechanism (143 hp, 210 Nm) and a five-speed manual transmission.
Complete set
The cost of the base Volga Siber with a manual transmission as of April 1, 2010 was 496,200 rubles (about 20,000 rubles less than the cost of a complete set with an automatic transmission).
The basic Comfort package includes: a galvanized body, air conditioning, two Next Generation airbags with multi-stage gas filling, ABS, Traction control traction control, halogen headlights with a delay switch-off and level control, power steering, tilt-adjustable steering column, electric driver's seat cushion (6 directions; backrest and lumbar support are manually adjustable) and all windows (with the "One Touch" system only for the driver's window), audio system with CD-receiver, 6 speakers and amplifier, heated and folding mirrors with electric adjustment, rear-view mirror with auto-dimming, illuminated mirrors in the sun visors, central locking, full-size spare wheel. The price in this configuration was 516 thousand rubles.
Standard Lux equipment in addition to the basic: leather interior with false wood trim panels, 10-way adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats, illuminated rear passenger cup holders, alloy wheels, headlight washers and fog lights. The price for cars of the Lux configuration was 586,300 rubles.
The car was offered in one of five color options (all metallics): golden Las Vegas Gold; black Hollywood Black; navy Chicago Blue and Alaska Silver, Arctic White.
Production
It was originally planned that 10,000 Volga Siber vehicles would be produced in 2008, and 45,000 in 2009. In the longer term, the annual production of Volga Siber was planned in the amount of 65,000 vehicles, with a design capacity of the plant of 100,000 vehicles, which was supposed to be reached. due to the development of SKD assembly of cars of more economical classes.
The plan, adjusted due to the onset of the crisis, assumed the release of only 3,000 cars in 2008, and 10,000 in 2009. In fact, in 2008, 1,717 Cybers were produced, and only 428 cars were sold. The revised plan for 2009 was 8,000 vehicles (in the amount of a batch of assembly kits purchased in the USA). According to the Kommersant newspaper, announced on March 2, 2009, the production of Volga Siber should have been curtailed already in 2010 as unprofitable. However, already on March 3, the leadership of the GAZ Group issued an official refutation of this information. . Nevertheless, the production of Volga Siber was stopped in March 2009 (in the first quarter, according to ASM-Holding, only 187 units were produced). In June, the production of the Volga Siber model was resumed in connection with the fulfillment of a state order. According to "ASM-Holding" for the first 6 months of 2009, 445 "Sibers" were produced.
At the end of 2009, the plant completed the implementation of two contracts for the supply of 188 vehicles of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and 256 units. - Russian Emergency Situations Ministry . . In addition, at the end of 2009, Siber commercial vehicles were available at dealerships in Nizhny Novgorod and other cities. In fact, in 2009, only 2151 Cybers were produced, and 2780 vehicles were sold.
In January - June 2010, GAZ planned to produce 2.5 thousand Volga Siber cars. . In the second quarter of 2010, the production of Siber was again suspended due to problems with the supply of components. On May 25, 2010 GAZ Group announced the resumption of production of the Volga Siber model. Production plans for the first half of 2010 were not changed. The actual production of "Sibers" for 6 months of 2010 according to the data of "ASM-Holding" amounted to 1333 vehicles, for 9 months - 4015 units, and for 12 months - 5065 units.
Whole photoshoot "Volga Siber" - expectations and reality
To be or not to be a legend? Such a truly Hamlet question was faced by the participants of the test drive of the new generation of Volga. No, now “Volga Siber”. We, perhaps, will no longer meet the usual Cyrillic spelling. It is naive to compare the old “Volgovskaya” base with a fairly modern car platform “Chrysler Sebring”, albeit the previous generation that replaced it. It's about something else - will the adherents of the classical model find in the novelty all those positive features that they have become accustomed to? Will old chronic deficiencies and “diseases” go away? To resolve all doubts, the organizers of the test drive laid a route through the traditional “habitats” of Volga buyers - both along Moscow avenues and small Russian towns.
... TAXI, called late in the evening after the test drive, by coincidence turned out to be the good old Volga GAZ -3110. Sitting on the back sofa, I involuntarily began to compare the familiar feeling of a familiar car with the debutant, behind the wheel of which I spent that day. Yes, the new “Volga Siber” can no longer be called a “barge”. Instead of an impressive domestic business sedan, we got a solid “middle peasant” family class. However, in “Siber” it is still quite spacious, this can be confirmed even by our photojournalist, who manages to prop up the ceiling of the editorial office with his head. He was quite comfortable both in the front seat and on the back sofa. In a word, there are no special problems for passengers. And yet, under a rather low Chrysler roof, you psychologically feel not as comfortable as under the volumetric dome of the former Volga.
I am a short person and can easily fit in almost any car, except for a children's pedal car. Therefore, it was not the slightest difficulty for me to get behind the wheel of the Volga Siber. Moreover, we were given cars for testing exclusively in the top modification “Lux”, the driver's seat of which is equipped with electric adjustments in ten directions. (There is also a servo drive in the database - but there are only six directions.) But a few days earlier, at the Moscow Motor Show, our colleague, a very large man, barely squeezed behind the wheel, even with the driver's seat completely retracted. But here it is not a matter of height, but, delicately speaking, in the non-standard proportions of a comrade. Belly ate the whole place up to the steering wheel. But for the passenger seat, servo adjustments are not provided at all. This is a typical American trait, because in the States a car is often bought to move only one person - so why spend money on unnecessary options? But the Volga is often driven with a personal driver, and passengers, especially nomenklatura workers, out of Russian habit, like to sit in the front seat. So, perhaps, electric drives would not interfere with them either.
An unpretentious key does not correspond to the “luxury” configuration.
Go ahead. It seems to be a luxury equipment, but the key is the most common - without a retractable “sting”, not to mention the “radio lock”. You have to open the door manually, and then press the central locking button from the passenger compartment so that the rest of the passengers can sit down. Not very convenient, especially for taxi drivers and hired drivers. The trunk opens with a button in the cabin and ... with a lever inside the luggage compartment itself. This solution has passed unchanged from American cars, because in the USA the ability to open the trunk from the inside is a mandatory requirement. At the same time, the volume of the trunk is inferior to the “Volgovsky”, 453 liters are placed in it. It is quite enough for family needs, but perhaps not for a taxi.
In the cabin of the old "Volga" there is a kind of old-fashioned comfort, like in a grandmother's bedroom. But supporters of healthy conservatism will not be disappointed with the current model either. I catch myself on a seditious thought, they say, it’s even good that a not-quite-new car served as the basis. From the lines of the “Volga Siber” salon, which are very far from modern trends, it blows with some kind of “old-mode” calmness and solidity. This shows up even in small things. Here is a simple American air conditioner regulator - the upper pictograms near the round handle are white, this is a simple airflow, the lower ones are blue - artificial cold. To the left are two of the same kruglyash - temperature and fan speed controls. Even a child will understand. And there are many such little things. The equipment of the car is very good.
The speedometer retained an additional markup in "miles per hour".
Even in the "lower" configuration "Comfort" there are front airbags with several stages of inflation, outside rear-view mirrors with electric adjustment, heating and auto-dimming, six-way servo adjustment of the driver's seat, ISOFIX child seat mounts and so on. That's just the "smell of a new car" in the cabin is very peculiar. Pet lovers as one have stated that it smells like… dry cat food. I can give free advice to sellers in car dealerships - be sure to hang a Christmas tree flavor in the car, and there, you see, the smell will disappear ...
Outside design can not be called a revelation. It clearly shows the features of the good old "Chrysler Sebring", albeit a little turned over. Due to cost savings, the main body panels were left unchanged. Nevertheless, from the front, the designers managed to get closer to the “Volgovskaya” style by introducing a massive chrome grille and get away from direct associations with the “Chrysler” by narrowing the headlights. But behind and in profile, the base model is unambiguously guessed. I must say that even in the outback of the Tver region, where a significant part of the test took place, the people turned out to be very savvy in the field of automotive knowledge. The exclamations of "Chrysler ..." accompanied us all the time, from flocks of boys to smart tractor drivers.
From the salon "Volga Siber" breathes some kind of "old-mode" calmness and solidity.
habitual habitat
The quad-band “automatic” is equipped with a manual shift function, but it does not improve the acceleration dynamics.
Its creators obviously saved money on sound insulation of the Volga Siber... But this, of course, is not the taxi in which I returned home, exploding on overtaking with a low roar with tin overtones. Most of all, the annoying rumble in the Siber cabin manifests itself at a typical city speed of about 60 km / h. Obviously, in such conditions there is a special resonance. According to subjective sensations, at 120 km / h the cabin is even quieter, but how often will you drive so fast? The front panel especially rattles - the quality of its plastic is far from ideal. Against the backdrop of a leather interior and other luxury details, this is a tangible minus. By the way, the panel plastic itself, although hard, like most “Americans”, is not so cheap in appearance.
As for overtaking, I don’t want to abuse them at all. I repeat, for the test we were given only the top configuration, equipped with an in-line 2.4-liter “four” with a capacity of 143 hp. paired with a four-speed automatic. Nevertheless, just like on the classic Volga, you won’t be able to drive the Siber either. Acceleration is quite sluggish. According to the documents, 13.4 s to “hundreds”, and according to the sensations - even more. When overtaking, if you press the gas pedal to the floor, a “kickdown” readily works, but the engine squeals in protest, which also does not add acoustic comfort, but acceleration is so-so. Although the automatic transmission is equipped with the “Autostick” function with the possibility of manual shifting, pushing it left and right also soon gets boring. This does not particularly improve the dynamics, and when the maximum speed is reached, the box switches “up” without permission. The most interesting thing is that the version with “mechanics” is faster for a couple of seconds, with a smaller engine size. And in terms of power, the two-liter version is inferior to the older model by only 2 hp. The difference in torque is also not so great - respectively 188 Nm at 4.350 rpm and 210 Nm at 4.200 rpm. Therefore, I can assume that it is the 2-liter modification “Siber” that will be in main demand among buyers due to better dynamics, lower fuel consumption and not so high prices.
American-style air conditioner controls are simple but convenient.
... On straight and empty Moscow avenues, my taxi keeps its course unshakable, like an electric train. The old “Volga” knows how to keep straight. The new one too. Long country roads without overtaking and frequent rebuilding - this is her element. "Volga Siber" confidently goes forward and does not scour the sides even at a speed of 180 km/h and not even on the best asphalt. Nakarkal ... When leaving on a secondary road, the “not the best” coating turned into disgusting - with numerous potholes and pits. Here it is, “slalom in Russian”. Here, the old Volga, with its archaic steering and spring rear suspension, would not have been able to keep up with us. “Siber”, of course, is far from a sports car, but it cuts obstacles two orders of magnitude better than its predecessor. At least my breathing is even and my back is not wet, considering that I had to travel dozens of kilometers along the gullies.
The next section of the route ran along a dry but broken dirt road with many potholes and “waves”. At first, I conscientiously went around each hole, but soon laziness won out, and I ventured to go directly. In vain! The car started shaking like crazy. The suspension for such conditions turned out to be too flabby, and the clearance of 14 cm is clearly too small. The old “Volga” in these conditions would immediately win back all the lost points. So if the Gazites are counting on sales in our outback, they cannot do without further “Russification” of the suspension.
The release of this car was launched back in 2008 and lasted only a couple of years. Already in 2010, mass production was closed. Why? Probably due to low consumer demand for this car, but more on that later. Indeed, it is not so common on the roads, and little is known about such a “beast”. Let's look at the main consumer reviews in this article. "Volga Siber" nevertheless deserved the attention of a separate category of the population and still remains popular.
Back to the Future
Siber can by no means be called an exclusively domestic car. The fact is that the equipment of the American Chrysler plant was bought by representatives of GAZ. Moreover, the Volga Cyber is a complete copy of such cars as the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus. Key changes affected only the front and rear bumpers, as well as optics, which were somewhat redesigned and improved. To adapt to Russian roads, the engineers of the Gorky Automobile Plant had to increase the stiffness of the suspension, as well as make the handling more accurate. All fasteners that received metric threads have also been redesigned. It was extremely uncomfortable to work with an inch, and this was taken into account at the plant.
Why, in fact, did the Americans sell the equipment to GAZ? The thing is that neither the Stratus nor the Sebring received due attention in the United States and were sold very sluggishly. In general, these were cars for the poor. They were often used by the police or taxis. But we can not say that the cars are bad. Not at all, they have a number of strengths, which we will definitely talk about, but now let's move on.
Start of sales in Russia
At the end of March 2008, the first batch of the Volga Siber car was launched. They were supplied to large corporate customers, such as banks, government agencies, law enforcement agencies, etc. But already in October, retail sales started. As for localization, as noted above, the front and rear bumpers, as well as optics and rear-view mirrors, were redesigned from the external parts. The interior has also undergone minor changes. In particular, the dashboard was no longer in miles, but in kilometers, as it should be. In general, they tried to change it, which turned out very well. Minor improvements have also been made to the interior.
The main spare parts (Volga Siber), for example, cold-rolled steel for the body, were imported from the USA. This also applies to many parts of the suspension and engine systems. Own production of components was planned only in case of high sales and better quality of domestic parts compared to those brought from America.
Expectations were not met
If you look at consumer reviews. "Volga Siber" is a very good car both externally and technically. But sales in Russia definitely did not go. In 2008, the plant planned to produce about 10,000 cars, in 2009 already 45,000, and then 65,000. But in fact, 1,717 models were assembled in 2008, of which no more than 430 were sold. Already in 2009, the first information appeared on the closure of production due to unprofitability. The information was confirmed by management. In the first 6 months of 2009, only 445 vehicles were manufactured, after which serial production was suspended.
But soon the state order for 500 vehicles for the police and the Ministry of Emergency Situations was received. In addition, Volga Siber was sold, which was located in dealerships in different cities. According to the results of 2009, only 2151 models were manufactured. In 2010, about 5,000 more copies were produced, after which, on October 31, due to insufficient demand and unprofitable production, the release was stopped. During the work, about 9,000 models were sold. All this, of course, is good, but reviews do not allow this car to be unprofitable. "Volga Cyber", according to the owners, is much better than many modern cars. Whether this is actually the case, we will now see.
Vehicle appearance and dimensions
Before us is a mid-size sedan, which is most often referred to as the D-class. The length of the body is 4.85 meters, which is very much. The overhangs are long, which is more of a disadvantage than an advantage. Due to the large dimensions and overhangs, as well as the lack of parking sensors, at first many people cling to everything that is possible. This is facilitated by the clearance, which is only 140 mm. Usually for Russian roads it is increased, but here the developers decided to leave everything as it is. That is why it is recommended to install protection of the box and engine immediately after purchase.
As for optics, everything here is very budgetary and without any frills. Halogen front and rear lights, no diodes or anything. True, there are fog lights, which removes a dark spot near the car when driving in high beams. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the hood smoothly passes into the windshield. Because of this, the torpedo in the cabin is simply huge, and numerous consumer reviews speak of this. The Volga Cyber looks very aggressive, so there is a slight hint of sport here, which is especially true when paired with a 2.7-liter engine.
Simply American
The car "Volga Siber" has a very impressive size. This most directly affected the amount of space in the cabin. It's more than enough. Even 3 adults sitting on the back sofa can feel quite good. As for the driver and front passenger, they were even luckier. Power seats for tilt and reach allows you to choose the most comfortable position. In addition, despite the low cost of the car, the seats have lateral support. Often this is not on more expensive models.
As for the dashboard, everything is simple, but at the same time convenient. The center console is the simplest. There is a control unit for air conditioning and a stove, and a little lower is a radio and a CD changer. The plastic of the upper part of the torpedo is quite soft, this also applies to door cards. Basically, there are no complaints about the interior. Yes, it is not the same as in modern cars, there is not much electronics, but it is spacious, and behind the wheel you feel very comfortable and confident. However, there is everything you need, namely:
- illumination of mirrors on peaks;
- electric dimming rear-view mirror;
- electrically adjustable mirrors;
- power driver's seat;
- air conditioner;
- audio system;
- ABS, ESP;
- on-board computer and diagnostics from the key.
Considering that the price tag for this car is not so big, this is more than enough equipment. But this is far from all that Volga Siber can offer us. The engine is another distinctive feature of this car.
Motor choice - 2.0, 2.4 or 2.7?
It was originally planned to offer the buyer a choice of three powertrains. This is a 2.0-liter ICE with 141 horsepower paired with a manual transmission. The most powerful engine is V6 2.7 for 203 hp. with., which would allow its owner to fully feel the power of American power units.
But the reality turned out to be somewhat different, and the developers had to abandon the mass production of cars with a 2.0 and 2.7 engine. Only the "Chrysler" 2.4-liter engine with a capacity of 152 horsepower remained. But in order to achieve Euro-4 environmental standards, the engine was “strangled”, and the number of horsepower fell to 143. Initially, at the GAZ plant, Volga Cyber was produced only with a 41TE automatic transmission of a torque converter type, which is also considered a completely American development. But in the future, the consumer was offered a 5-speed manual.
Reviews about her are mixed. The box is very thoughtful and not very popular, and it is difficult to call it reliable. The 2.7 engine makes the car more responsive, but such a power unit has its drawbacks. Firstly, the timing chain type is expensive and makes a lot of noise when stretched. Secondly, the oil must be changed as often as possible, since oil starvation for 2.7 is not uncommon. Most often, it fails precisely because of this.
Are there any repair issues?
American cars in the Russian market are not in great demand. This is due to the high cost of spare parts that need to be ordered from the USA. But now it has become a little easier. In large cities, there are special online stores that allow you to buy original spare parts and their analogues for American cars and Volga Cyber. The Volga itself is not cheap to maintain. The car's suspension provides maximum ride comfort, but is quite complex. For example, to replace the rear upper ball joints, it is necessary to remove the subframe. For one side, many service stations ask from one thousand rubles. In this scenario, parts are cheaper than labor.
There are usually no problems with the engine. This is an extremely reliable American motor with a huge resource. Approximately 200-300 thousand kilometers pass before a major overhaul with proper care. Automatic transmission is also very reliable and proven. Its repair is often limited to replacing the block of solenoids and oil with a filter. Some suspension parts and body parts are manufactured at the GAZ plant, so their price tag is more than acceptable. Considering that the original goes for quite a long time, then once you can spend money.
American measured
It's no secret that spacious, powerful cars are highly valued in the US. Spacious "Sebring" and "Stratus" can be called, but powerful - with tension. The inline 4-cylinder engine performs very well. But the Volga Cyber, whose technical characteristics we examined, is more suitable for moderate driving. A sharp start is definitely not for this car. But the whole essence of the car is fully manifested when driving on the highway. Dynamics even after 140 km / h is not lost, and the car continues to accelerate. As for aerodynamics, due to the "slickness" of the front of the car and low ground clearance at speed, the car sticks to the road and keeps very confidently.
Here she is - "Volga Siber". The technical characteristics of the car cannot be called outstanding, but even today it is a worthy competitor to expensive Asian and European cars. Of course, in some moments, “Volga” is lagging behind, while in others, on the contrary, it is in the lead. Take spare parts for example. "Volga Siber" in this regard is no more expensive than "Hyundai Solaris" or "Kia Rio". But sometimes they are surprised by the inflated prices for the work of masters in car services. In general, this is a good car. Let's take a look at what consumers say about this car.
Volga Cyber 2.4: advantages
Many motorists really love this car. It is worth noting that the quality of its assembly was also affected by the fact that most of the spare parts are American. The resource of their work is much more than domestic or Chinese parts. That is why many consider the Volga to be a very reliable vehicle. The body of the car deserves attention. It is galvanized and made of cold rolled steel. You can't really call it "foil". The high strength and safety of the driver and passenger is clearly seen in crash tests. A large distance from the front bumper to the driver often saves lives. In addition, there are 4 airbags (front and side curtains).
Well, the most attention goes to the chassis. High ride smoothness and excellent suspension performance on small potholes. As a result, small irregularities are not felt at all. When the suspension is in good condition, the car enters corners perfectly with minimal roll. If the stabilizers or shock absorbers fail, then driving performance deteriorates significantly. Therefore, it is advisable to repair the Volga Cyber as soon as possible in order to regain the old confidence on the road. Well, now let's go further and consider the main disadvantages of this car. There are also enough of them, although many are accustomed to not paying attention to them.
Cons to be aware of
First of all, I would like to note that the low ground clearance, only 140 mm, does not allow driving on broken roads. In addition, the car has not the most reliable and strong suspension. A large number of ball joints, which must be constantly monitored, can be a big nuisance on the road. Often, the original parts are of very high quality and last a long time, which cannot be said about the substitutes for the Volga Cyber car. Tuning this car is practically irrelevant, since there is almost no body kit. Another drawback is poor sound insulation. Sometimes it seems that it does not exist at all. The noise from under the wheel arches is especially audible. But this design flaw is easy to fix on your own. By taking care of the whole car, you can significantly improve the acoustic comfort and sound quality of your music system.
It is worth saying that the battery is also inconvenient. Volga Cyber, Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Sebring are designed in such a way that the battery is installed under the front fender. To remove the battery, turn the wheel to the extreme right position, remove the fender liner and only then remove the battery. Not very convenient, especially if something happens in the winter. But you can "light up" from under the hood. There are negative and positive terminals. As you can see, the design is not without flaws, but there are no significant disadvantages here.
Summing up
Many drivers leave their positive and negative reviews. "Volga Siber" is quite easy to repair with your own hands. This is her advantage. At the same time, it has an impressive size. "Volga Siber" is almost five meters long. Of course, this is spaciousness and comfort in the cabin, but a car is not suitable for a metropolis and parking in a limited place. But everything comes with experience, so you should not focus on this special attention.
There is one more minus, which was not considered in this article. It consists in the fact that the steering rack is mounted on a subframe. This led to the fact that at idle the vibrations are transmitted to the steering wheel. Along with torn engine mounts, this causes discomfort and discomfort. It is worth paying attention to one more detail. "Volga Cyber" does not like overheating. The motor head is aluminum and is afraid of high temperatures. When boiling, metal can lead. In this case, you will have to do a major overhaul. Approximately 70% of engines fail precisely because of overheating. The remaining 30% are due to untimely replacement of engine oil and improper maintenance.
The main problem with this car is the chassis. On the other points everything is in order. Currently, "Siber" can be bought in good condition. But you need to look. Remember that a mileage of 100-200 thousand kilometers for this engine is not the limit. It has two repair sizes and runs up to 800,000 kilometers. Today, for about 250-300 thousand rubles, you can buy a Volga Cyber 2008-2010 with a mileage of about 100,000 kilometers. Much more important is how the car was serviced. In particular, it is worth paying attention to the condition of the chassis and the motor as a whole.
