Few years ago Gorky AutomobileThe plant launched a new project called Volga-Cyber. At the premiere, Russian developers claimed that this model would be a new stage in the development of the domestic auto industry. However, why has the novelty not yet gained such great popularity, and why do experts call the idea of creating the Volga-Cyber a failure? Answers to these questions you will learn from our article.
American roots
Gorky plant initially collaborated withAmerican colleagues when developing their new models. A striking example of this - the creation of the legendary "twenty". In 2006, Gorky's developers decided not to break the tradition and again turned to overseas engineers. It is worth noting that all the technical characteristics of the Volga-Cyber are quite similar to the American Chrysler Sebring model. This is not surprising, since it was this model that served as the basis for the creation of the Cyber.
Technical characteristics "Volga-Sayber"
Despite the common platform, domesticengineers still tried. They upgraded their Volga-Cyber car for Russian roads. The ground clearance, dimensions and design were slightly modified to meet European requirements. Thus, the clearance of the car was increased from 11 to 14 centimeters, and thanks to the introduction of innovations in the undercarriage, the Volga no longer “choked” with its nose during acceleration and deceleration. As for the appearance, there have been few changes. The car received a new bumper with a different form of air intake, a different lighting technology, as well as "advanced" rear-view mirrors, which for the first time in the history of the domestic auto industry received LED turn signal lights.
Under the hood specifications“Volga-Cyber” also changed not dramatically. As a power unit was taken "Chrysler" 4-cylinder gasoline engine of 2 liters and a capacity of 141 horsepower. The engine was equipped with two types of transmissions. It could be a five-step “mechanic” or a four-step “automatic”. By the way, in the more expensive models, the Volga was supplied with another 2.4-liter 143-horsepower gasoline engine (oddly enough, of American production). According to passport data, such engines are capable of accelerating a car up to 200 kilometers per hour. Yes, the high-speed technical characteristics of the Volga-Cyber really deserve attention. However, we still have one more important criterion. He also plays a final role in the sales success of the Volga-Cyber Gorky automobile.
The price of the new model in the basic configuration onthis moment is 496 thousand rubles. For the "top" equipment will have to pay up to 586 thousand rubles. Now it becomes clear why the Volga-Cyber project was such a failure. For such a cost, domestic motorists will be able to acquire a reliable and economical "Korean" or the same "American." Therefore, for such a price, Volga-Cyber remains out of competition in the worst sense of the word.
