[Suzuki Spacia/Spacia Gear New Test drive] Awarely large and convenient ... Takahito Nakamura

It was 2018 that I got on the current Suzuki "Spacia".At that time, she reminded me of the room size and enhancement of equipment.She tested again four years later because she had a minor change.That said, it was not updated in terms of performance, but further additional cosmetic change and equipment.

First of all, from that part, the cosmetic change changed the design of the front grill.The grill that was almost chromium has become a horizontal bar style of the same chrome.On the other hand, "Spacia Gear" has changed to the instrument panel and color.

In addition, the equipment change is to be equipped with a new vehicle communication device that supports Suzuki Connect.It is new that the button of the SOS call has been on the roof.It is the same for everyone who does not want to use this, but I think that it is a welcome point because such equipment is standardized and the car becomes safer and more secure.

There is no change, but "this is enough" power train

Since the mechanical train has not changed, it should be basically the same as a model that was riding four years ago ... but in four years, the car society will change drastically and rivals will evolve steadily.If you think normally, the car should have evolved in performance in this year.However, there is almost no performance in the category of mini cars.

Basically, turbo cars cannot change the engine performance of 64ps and non -parto cars.Suzuki has a less powerful engine, but in the case of Spacia, all models are hybrid vehicles, so they are helped by motor, so they don't think it's particularly weak, and this is enough for running in general urban areas.I think.

If this is a hybrid specification with a turbo, both the power torque will be greatly enhanced, and it is even more accurate because there is a motor boost at the time of acceleration.In fact, when you were a test drive with the Spacia Gear, it was possible to easily lead the flow, but also surpassed other vehicles with the start acceleration.

So there is no performance dissatisfaction, but in the case of a non -partbo specification, the engine needs to work hard, so you will definitely go deeper.Then, only the engine rotation comes ahead and the speed comes later, and it is a unique CVT acceleration state, and it does not fit.This is like fate.Japanese automakers are actively adopting CVTs because they can be designed compactly and efficiently, but honestly unsuitable for fun driving.

Even so, I'm just amazed at its size and good stool

If so, you will be able to make a model that is more enjoyable in exercise performance, but the biggest point required for a mini car is also usable, size, and low running costs, so the fun of driving.It seems to be an area that should not be expected, especially because of the good athletic performance, especially for this high wagon, because it is not required at all.

However, there is no such thing as an athletic performance, but it is not at all, and in short, it runs normally and is comfortable enough.This time, in addition, the system that can make emergency calls in the event of an emergency has been added, so it should be considered that the evolution as a so -called tool is remarkable.

The test ride this time is the advanced grade "Hybrid X".In this specification, the electric sliding door on the side becomes standard equipment.There is also a roll sunshade.What I thought was important was that tilt steering and seat lifter were equipped.The lower -class model does not have these two, so it may not be a problem for a family who is limited to one person, but in cases where parents drive together, it may be difficult to take an ideal operation position.I still recommend an advanced model.

Even so, its size, good stool, and just amazing.

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Takahito Nakamura AJAJ Member Born in 1952, he loves cars who decorate motor magazine magazines at the age of four.After that, he started a supercar shop's part -time job, experienced a shy mechanism of a Nova engineering, and trained in Germany.He entered the journalism industry in 1977 and has been working as a free journalist for 44 years.He is currently a company for companies and senior driving classes and Shoofdept.