Russia is not Europe, which is why the new generation Nissan Tiida is not Pulsar. That is, outwardly they are like twins, but in reality ...
What are you, Nissan Sentra of Izhevsk assembly, but with a hatchback body - which from now on we call Tiida?

The new Tiida made its debut in China back in 2011 - and, like the platform Sentra, is global: it is sold in America, China, Japan and many countries in the Asia and Pacific regions. Last year, the Tiida, subjected to a large-scale restyling, appeared in Europe under the name Pulsar. But! Our Russian couple Tiida / Sentra, although outwardly difficult to distinguish from their "world sisters", has a completely different basis. If the Sino-American Sentra, as well as the Asian-European Tiida / Pulsar, is built on a V-platform (Note, Micra), then our Izhevsk Nissan is on an older platform B. They have a different shape of the front subframe, another rear H-shaped beam, silent blocks, shock absorbers, springs ...

Compared to its predecessor, the new Tiida sounded in all directions except vertical

The differences from the European Pulsar are small. But our Tiida has suspensions from platform "B", while Pulsar uses platform "V"

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But why, you ask? Why, especially for Russia, remodel ready-made models, "rearranging" them to the old platform?

Power window buttons are not illuminated, auto mode - only at the driver's door

Top Tekna's washer-equipped LED headlights shine much better than dim halogens

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Nissan responds: it's a matter of clearance. Even for China and Asia, the capabilities of the new V-platform are enough, but for Russia it was possible to increase the ground clearance by 20 mm only with the old B-components. And now from the ground to the bottom of the Izhevsk Tiida - 155 mm. This is according to the "passport". But in real life ... I did not bother to crawl with a tape measure to the presentation of Tiida (it was in Sochi). But when we tested the Sentra on winter tires at the Dmitrovsky training ground, Andrey Mokhov intended as much as 180 mm of real ground clearance!

This is what the life-giving platform does ...

At the same time, outwardly, Izhevsk Tiida differs from the European Pulsar only in the absence of a rubber skirt under the front bumper, deeper niches for door handles and other mirrors. And the interior is like in the Center.

Supple fabric chair with backlash on a sled, no lumbar adjustment and no distinct lateral support

In a word, Izhevsk Sentra and Tiida are really designed specifically for us, Russians. And if the typical owner of Sentra, according to the calculations of Nissan marketers, is a man between the ages of 35 and 55, then Tiida is addressed to people younger, from 30 to 45, both genders and those who live mostly in cities.

Tiida's trump card is the spaciousness on the back sofa. In terms of space in front of passengers' knees, it surpasses not only most of the golf-class cars, but also surrounds the more overall average representatives of the D-segment

What is the difference?

The townspeople are haunted by parking problems - for a hatchback that is 238 mm shorter, the chances of finding a place are higher. The trunk, however, is much smaller than the Sentra's - only 307 liters according to the "passport" against 511 liters for the sedan. The Euro-Pulsar has a 53-liter compartment larger, but this is only due to the lack of a spare wheel, while our cars have a full-size one.

But the back sofa is spacious and hardly worse than in the sedan. With my height of 176 cm, I sat down with a twenty-centimeter reserve in front of my knees "by myself"!

And after sitting behind the wheel, I found myself in a shapeless, homely soft chair. It is for Sentra, as an option, a chair upholstered in leatherette is available, harder and denser, and Tiida, even in the top Tekna version, is content with a pliable seat covered with a combined fabric.

Center console as a reflection of Tiida's trim levels. Cup holders not included in the frame are in the “base” (Welcome version). A variator for 35,000 rubles - starting with the Comfort configuration. Dual-zone climate control is Elegance. Keyless entry - Elegance Plus. Navigation - Elegance Connect. And the top version of Tekna includes all of the above.

Under the hood, Tiida has the same uncontested 117-horsepower aspirated gasoline HR16DE with a volume of 1.6 liters as on the Center. It is aggregated either with a five-speed "mechanics" or with a Jatco V-belt variator.

The placating interior, trimmed for the most part with pliable plastic, Tiida has identical to the Center. But the mood is more airy: the windshield pillars are thinner and the roof is higher

As for the manual transmission, the lightweight clutch pedal does not allow you to feel the moment when the disc closes with the flywheel, and the long-stroke fuzzy lever deprives you of the feeling of a latched gear. In addition, the second here is quite "long" and rotates up to 105 km / h, and the fifth, on the contrary, is "short": at 110 km / h the tachometer is already 3000 rpm, which does not contribute to efficiency.

Clear and crisp instruments without unnecessary embellishments - a role model

Parking sensors are not provided, and the rear-view camera greatly distorts reality and has fixed lines of virtual marking

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If low fuel consumption is a priority, you need a variator. According to the passport, Tiida with him in the urban cycle NEDC consumes only 8.1 liters of gasoline per 100 km - as much as 1.4 l / 100 km less than, for example, the Kia cee'd 1.6 with "automatic". And this looks like the truth: even with an assertive drive on the Sochi serpentines, the consumption did not exceed 9 l / 100 km.

But the pleasure is not enough: I pressed the gas - and the engine pushes at a constant 6000 rpm. In sports mode, the revs jump up, and the noise is even more. What's the point? There is a sense: the sister Sentra in our test gained "hundred" from a spot in a convincing 11.2 seconds.

Tiida's element is a long road: in a straight line, even uneven, it flies like an arrow

I remember that colleagues were delighted with the driving habits of Sentra. The front McPherson struts and rack and pinion steering with electric power on the steering column of the hatchback are identical to the sedan, the rear suspension settings have not been revised, although the feed is lighter by 42 kg.

But Tiida didn't turn me on. Maybe because we compared Sentru with not the most "fun" sedans Renault Fluence and Toyota Corolla - and against their background did it look profitable? And the hatchback has other competitors: completely European in spirit and essence Ford Focus or Kia cee "d", full-fledged golf-class cars with multi-link rear suspensions.

Or Tiida didn’t put me in because it was on the Sochi serpentines? Here, the requirements for responsiveness and "steering feel" at large angles of rotation are high, while Tiida has a lot of tension: the steering wheel makes almost three and a half turns from lock to lock and pleases with feedback only if it is deflected no more than 90 °.

But a straight machine ironing great, when changing lanes and in gentle turns - the very accuracy and reliability. And the comfort is worked out to glory, especially the acoustic one. So that...

By the standards of the golf class, the trunk is modest - only 307 liters. There are no hooks for bags, the decoration is sloppy in places, there is no ski hatch, and the folded backs of the back sofa form a ledge about 12 cm high

Underground - full-size spare wheel and plastic tool holder

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Tiida went on sale on March 30th. Similarly to the Center, there are four fixed configurations: Welcome, Comfort, Elegance and Tekna. The first one (839 thousand rubles) offers a stabilization system, but there is not even an air conditioner - it appears only in Comfort (873 thousand rubles).

And Tekna (1 million 30 thousand rubles) has almost everything you want, including navigation and LED headlights instead of xenon at Sentra. Only one “medium” version, Elegance, can be supplemented with a choice of Connect packages (multimedia Nissan Connect 2Kai plus a rear view camera) and Plus (light and rain sensors, keyless entry, interior mirror with auto-dimming, and the side ones with electric folding). The "richest" Tiida is 20 thousand more affordable than a similar Sentra, but for the most popular and, moreover, identical configurations of Comfort and Elegance, the difference is only five thousand rubles in favor of the hatchback, and the surcharge for the variator is the same 35 thousand rubles.

For three months (from December to February) Sentra sold more than five thousand copies - the demand is not bad. Nissan suppose that the hatchback will also be a market success. After all, the now popular Kia cee’d 1.6 with an “automatic” in the Prestige configuration, similar to the Elegance version with the Plus package at Tiida, costs almost the same: 960 against 968 thousand rubles. Although Kia's Casco insurance is half the price.

So Tii ... yes or no? We are waiting for the comparative test!

Passport data
Car		Nissan Tiida
Body type		five-door hatchback
Number of places		5
Dimensions, mm	length	4387
	width	1768
	height	1533
	wheelbase	2700
Ground clearance, mm		155
Trunk volume, l		307—1319*
Curb weight, kg		1204—1212 (1225—1238)**
Engine		petrol, with distributed fuel injection
Location		front, transverse
Number and arrangement of cylinders		4, in a row
Working volume, cubic meters cm		1598
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm		78,0/83,6
Number of valves		16
Max. power, hp / kW / rpm		117/86/6000
Max. torque, Nm / rpm		158/4000
Transmission		mechanical, 5-speed (V-belt variator)
Drive unit		front
Front suspension		independent, spring, McPherson
Rear suspension		semi-dependent, spring
Front brakes		disc, ventilated
Rear brakes		disk
Tires		205/55 R16
Maximum speed, km / h		188 (180)
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, s		10,6 (11,3)
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km	urban cycle	8,2 (8,1)
	extra-urban cycle	5,5 (5,4)
	mixed cycle	6,4 (6,4)
CO 2 emissions, g / km		149 (149)
Fuel tank capacity, l		52
Environmental class		Euro 5
Fuel		aI-95 gasoline
* With folded second row seats ** Data in brackets - for a car with a variator

The five-door Nissan Tiida hatchback is built on the same platform as the Sentra sedan, which is produced at the IzhAvto plant and sold in Russia. The version for the Russian Federation differs from its European counterpart, produced under the name Nissan Pulsar, by its increased ground clearance to 155 mm, reinforced suspension, and a battery with a higher capacity.

If we talk about the differences with the Sentra sedan, then they mainly boil down to the body shape and exterior - the hatchback has an original appearance, in addition, Nissan is positioning the new generation Tiida as a car for a younger audience than the Sentra sedan. There is also a difference in equipment - for example, a leather interior is not available for the Tiida. In addition, the Tiida is slightly shorter (4387 mm versus 4625 mm for the sedan) and its trunk is more modest, but the wheelbase of the hatchback is the same - 2700 mm, this guarantees a good supply of space in the rear of the cabin and makes the Nissan Tiida one of the most spacious in class. In the technical stuffing and interior, the cars are completely identical. In the Russian market, Tiida is offered with a four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine in combination with a five-speed "mechanics" or variator.

The basic equipment of Nissan Tiida in the Welcome package (only on "mechanics") includes power windows for all four doors, electric power steering, steering column adjustment for reach and height, driver's seat height adjustment, as well as air ducts for rear passengers and audio preparation. More expensive versions provide dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, keyless entry and engine start with a button, cruise control, a NissanConnect multimedia complex with a navigation system and other equipment.

Under the hood is the only engine known from the Russian "Center". This is a four-cylinder 1.6-liter HR16DE engine with 117 hp. (158 Nm). Available types of transmission: five-speed "mechanics" and variator. The declared fuel consumption of a car equipped with "mechanics" is 8.2 liters per 100 km in the urban cycle, 5.5 liters outside the city, the average indicator is 6.4 liters / 100 km. The version with a variator consumes 8.1 liters of gasoline per 100 km in the urban cycle, 5.4 liters outside the city, the average is the same - 6.4 liters / 100 km. But in the modification on "mechanics" the maximum speed of the hatchback is 188 km / h, and in combination with the variator - 180 km / h. Acceleration rates from zero to 100 km / h also differ - 10.6 seconds. and 11.3 sec. respectively.

Nissan Tiida has McPherson independent front suspension and semi-independent rear suspension. The Russian version of the car received an upgraded suspension with reinforced front anti-roll bar and rear torsion bar, as well as improved springs and shock absorbers. This front wheel drive vehicle has a minimum turning radius of 5.5 meters. The ground clearance is at around 155 mm. As a standard, the hatchback received 16 "steel wheels with decorative caps and tires 205/55 R16, in more expensive trim levels (Elegance and above) alloy wheels, and in the top-end Tekna configuration - 17" alloy wheels with 205/50 R17 tires.

The basic equipment of the hatchback includes front airbags for the driver and passenger (passenger - switchable), ISOFIX mounts, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control system, as well as electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Starting with the Elegance Plus trim level, a higher level of comfort and safety is provided by light and rain sensors, an auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror. And the Tekna package includes xenon headlights with auto-corrector, LED running lights. Tiida structural members are made with a significant use of ultra-high-strength steels, providing a high degree of body rigidity.

The Nissan Tiida can be considered a family hatchback with plenty of headroom. In the volume of the trunk, it is, however, inferior to the sedan, offering 307 liters versus 511 liters for the Sentra, but its features include a less sloping roof and more headroom for rear passengers, and the presence of a fifth door makes the hatchback very functional. Unfortunately, both cars on the Russian market offer only one engine option, which limits the options for buyers. In 2016, amid falling sales of new cars, the Izhevsk plant, which produces both models, temporarily suspended the assembly of Tiida hatchbacks, as expected - until the sale of inventory.

The Nissan Tiida is a hatchback that Japanese carmaker Nissan began producing in 2004. After a radical update and several restyling, the model received a completely new look - comfort and external gloss replaced modesty and practicality. The last restyling is dated 2014 - a year later, the model appeared in Russia in a modified form. Russian version Nissan Tiida is produced with increased ground clearance (155 mm) - for better visibility and cross-country ability, reinforced suspension, a battery with a larger capacity, a 1.6-liter 117-horsepower engine adapted to our conditions, “mechanics” or a variator to choose from.

A win-win: a roomy and comfortable hatchback that has proven itself

The latest generation Nissan Tiida is designed on the platform of the Sentra sedan - the wheelbase has become 100 mm longer, the cabin has more space in width and height, the front seats have received additional adjustments, and the rear seat has become more comfortable. The manufacturer offers to buy a car in one of six configurations - even the minimum Welcome is distinguished by relative comfort and safety: full power accessories, adjustable steering wheel in height and angle, heated side mirrors and rear window, on-board computer, front airbags are available. Paying extra for one of the more expensive configurations Nissan tiida, you get options such as dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, an armrest in the second row of seats, pockets for small items in the backrests of the front seats, and other useful options.

You can buy a comfortable and roomy hatchback in the Moscow auto show Inkom-Avto. As an authorized dealer, we offer favorable prices, service, installation of additional equipment.

The first generation Nissan Tiida hatchback debuted in 2004 - in Japan ... and it only reached Europe and Russia in 2007.

In 2010, the car underwent a planned update, slightly affecting the exterior, interior and equipment.

At home, the five-door was produced until 2012, but on the Russian market it held out until the summer of 2014.

The design of the appearance of the Nissan Tiida hatchback clearly traces the traditions inherent in many Japanese cars. The characteristic elements of the front end are slanting head optics, a strict radiator grille and a fairly embossed bumper.

The silhouette of the Japanese "golf" hatchback is devoid of any hint of swiftness or dynamism, and the car's profile is distinguished only by a large glass area and a high roof. The Tiida's stern is crowned with compact lanterns and a small tailgate.

The five-door Nissan Tiida does not stand out in anything special from the general stream, although its appearance can be called calm and harmonious, aimed at those people for whom "the content is more important than the wrapper." In terms of size, the hatchback is a typical representative of the C-class. With a length of 4295 mm, its width and height are respectively 1695 mm and 1535 mm. The wheelbase of the "Japanese" is 2600 mm, and the ground clearance is 165 mm. Depending on the modification, the curb weight of the vehicle varies from 1193 to 1232 kg.

The interior of Nissan Tiida has a simple and austere design, regular geometric shapes prevail in it and there are no design refinements.

The nearly rectangular center console is ergonomic. All controls are located in logical places, the number of buttons and keys is minimized. The devices are enclosed in three "wells", they are not deprived of information content, and they read well.

The interior space of "Tiida" is finished with high quality, but inexpensive finishing materials. The front panel is made mainly of hard plastics, in budget versions, fabric upholstery is used, and in expensive versions - beige or black artificial leather. Everything is assembled at a high level - the panels are tightly fitted to each other, the stitches are even everywhere, there are no "crickets" when moving.

The trick of the Nissan Tiida is the organization of the interior - the car was designed to make it the most spacious. The wide front seats are friendly for people of all sizes, and there is enough space in all directions, but there is clearly not enough lateral support. The rear sofa can easily accommodate three adults, while the seat has longitudinal adjustments of a decent 240 mm, so you can change the capacity of the cabin and trunk depending on your needs.

The luggage compartment of the Nissan Tiida hatchback varies from 272 to 463 liters. The rear seat backrest folds in a 60:40 ratio, which makes it possible to increase the free space to 645 liters and carry luggage up to 2400 mm in length. Although the shape of the compartment cannot be called convenient - the wheel arches protrude too much inward, eating up a good portion of its volume.

Specifications. In the Russian market, the five-door Nissan Tiida was offered with two gasoline atmospheric engines.
The first is a four-cylinder 1.6-liter HR16D unit with an in-line arrangement of cylinders and a 16-valve intake / exhaust system. It produces 110 horsepower and 153 Nm of maximum torque available at 4400 rpm. To him in tandem relies a 5-speed "mechanics", or a torque converter "automatic" in four stages. The dynamic characteristics of the 110-horsepower Tiida are at a very decent level - the car accelerates up to 100 km / h in 11.1 seconds (with automatic transmission - in 12.6 seconds), and the peak speed is set at around 186 km / h (170 km / h). Fuel consumption is not great - with the "mechanics" the hatchback consumes on average 6.9 liters of gasoline, and with the "automatic" - 7.4 liters.
The second is a 1.8-liter "four" MR18DE, arranged on the same principle as a less powerful engine. Its maximum output is set at 126 "horses" and 173 Nm of thrust (at 4800 rpm). An uncontested 6-speed manual transmission was available for him. Starting acceleration to the first hundred in such a "Tiida" takes 10.4 seconds, and the possibilities are limited at around 195 km / h. At the same time, the gluttony of the MR18DE does not differ - 7.8 liters of fuel per 100 km of run.

The "first" Nissan Tiida is based on the global Renault-Nissan alliance trolley, which also underpinned the Renault Modus and Nissan Note. The design of the suspension cannot be called special: at the front it is independent with MacPherson struts, and at the rear it is semi-independent with a torsion beam.

Options and prices. In 2015, Nissan Tiida is no longer on sale in Russia, but in the secondary market, a “fresh” hatchback in good condition can be found at a price of 520,000 to 690,000 rubles, depending on the level of equipment.

The car can be found in three trim levels: Comfort, Elegance and Tekna. The initial version of "Tiida" is equipped with air conditioning, frontal and side airbags, electric windows "in a circle", ABS, standard audio system, fabric interior and heated front seats.

• Sedan.
• Five-door hatchback.

Tiida is quite an original car. Headlights, a radiator grill, like a hood flowing down from the A-pillars, as well as a catchy angle of inclination and the shape of the fifth door. It all looks very nice and in addition, this design of the tailgate makes it easier to access the rear seat.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback exterior

Externally, the machine looks very compact and at the first moment you start to wonder where is all this promised space declared by the manufacturer. The high roofline makes it clear that there is much more space inside than it might appear from the outside. From the side of the Nissan Tiida Hatchback, it may not seem very attractive, but this is smoothed out by other qualities, such as functionality and roominess. A car that looks like a compact van actually falls into the hatchback category. The car is not very suitable for the role of a cool car for which queues line up. This is not a fashion car, it has a pronounced bias towards functionality.

Nissan Tiida exterior review - headlights, taillights, auto doors

This car is one of the last means for solving family problems. The concept of this car:

1. Space
2. Light salon
3. Dimensionless possibilities for loading luggage.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback exterior review - front, side, rear views

Nissan Tiida Hatchback - inside view

The car was equipped with a rather typical interior for the last generation.

Nissan Tiida is equipped with a keyless entry system and opens with a single button, provided that the key fob is with you. Inside you will find a combined saloon with velor inserts on the seats. Sitting in the driver's seat, you will have a three-spoke steering wheel with power steering, thumb rests and plastic inserts, made in dark metal. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height and has small travel angles.The steering wheel has buttons for controlling the on-board computer and the audio system. There is a small niche for things under the steering wheel.

On the left under the steering wheel are the switches:

• Headlight range control.
• Headlight washer regulator.
• Heated electric mirrors regulator.

On the driver's door are located:

• Fully automatic glass.
• Glass blocking.
• Central locking.
• Niche for things.

Nissan Tiida interior review - full interior view, steering wheel, gear lever

The doors in the Nissan Tiida open at a fairly wide angle and are equipped with full power accessories. There are also fabric inserts in the panels of all doors and leather armrests. The seats, as mentioned earlier, have velor inserts and are quite pleasant to the touch. All seats have adjustable head restraints, while the front seats have standard adjustments:

• Longitudinal adjustment.
• Height adjustment.
• Backrest adjustment.

Front panel Nissan Tiida

The front panel gives the Nissan Tiida Hatchback solidity and comfort. It is made of soft-touch plastic, and on the left is a not-too-annoying carbon-look insert above the glove compartment. The massively protruding center console houses the audio system, which is equipped with four main speakers and two tweeters. There is also aux input, usb input and bluetooth. Under it is the climate control control unit, which is not divided into separate zones. Next to the gearbox, under the cover, there are 2 compartments for bottles or glasses.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback interior review - steering wheel, multimedia system, salon mirror

The center console is equipped with an armrest with a storage compartment and the ability to recline back. Nearby are the keys for controlling the heated front seats and of course the gear lever.

The rear seats in the Nissan Tiida - a space for transformation

The rear row of seats has a huge number of adjustments:

• Adjustable backrest tilt
• Adjust the length of the seats, depending on what you need more: more comfort or more space for luggage.
• The backrest can be lowered to a horizontal position, which significantly increases the free space in the cabin for additional luggage.

Nissan Tiida interior review - rear seats, rear doors

All of these manipulations do not require additional strength and skills. A situation often arises when tall and massive passengers, sitting in the back, rest their knees on the front seats. In the Nissan Tiida hatchback, the ability to move the seats back allows you to completely solve such problems and even the tallest, demanding passengers will feel comfortable. Of the additional amenities, there is only a folding armrest with two cup holders. You will not find a cigarette lighter and ashtrays in the back.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback interior review - rear doors, rear head restraints

Luggage compartment Nissan Tiida

The Nissan Tiida Hatchback was designed with conservative buyers in mind, so when you open the massive tailgate, 467 liters of boot volume await us, which by the way has a very high height. Almost any suitcase can be put upright without any problems. A full-size spare wheel is located under the raised floor, as well as compartments for a jack and additional tools. There is a light in the trunk.

Nissan Tiida exterior review - car banazhnik

Nissan Tiida is manufactured at Nissan's Japanese plant in North America. This car has a stepbrother focused on the European market - this is the Nissan Note. They even have the same wheelbase, although this car is more than 20 centimeters longer. The increased interior space raises the center of gravity and a rather weak motor should not have the best effect on the car's behavior. But you will not notice any restrictions, at least without special equipment. On city streets, the car shows itself very positively. The habits of a passenger car are felt, without any hint of imposingness or insufficient traction.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback engine

The 110 horsepower engine drives the car confidently from low revs and quickly puts the needle on the stop, which kicks in at about 6,700 rpm. In general, the engine has enough capabilities with any transmission option, including with an automatic.

If, when driving on a mountain road, you want to always have a tangible reserve under the gas pedal, you can turn off the top gear by pressing a button (in American Overdrive Off). The car has good directional stability on a high-speed line. Timely steering responses and confident cornering. When entering, you can feel a lack of steering, but as soon as the kinematics of the rear suspension are triggered, the nissan tiida clearly finds the desired trajectory.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback exterior review - hood and engine

Handling Nissan Tiida Hatchback

There are no complaints about ride comfort.The controls do not require any getting used to. The steering wheel moves easily, the car responds well to the driver's actions. The same situation with the reaction to the brake and gas pedal. Excellent visibility from the passenger compartment leaves almost no blind spots. Quite good sound insulation for a golf car class, which fails only after 4000 rpm and the engine becomes a little audible in the cabin, but atmoderate driving in the cabin does not hear any engine noise or road noise.

Nissan engineers were able to find a solid balance between energy intensity and suspension comfort, so the Nissan Tiida has a good smooth running. The front suspension is independent spring and the rear suspension is semi-independent spring. The suspension works out all the bumps very well, without creating discomfort for the driver and passengers. The front wheels are equipped with ventilated disc brakes, and the rear wheels are simply disc brakes. The wheels themselves are equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels and tires measuring 185 x 65 mm.