FRONT SUSPENSION
Kinematic diagram of the front suspension. 1- ball bearing; 2-hub; 3-brake disc; 4-protective cover; 5-turn lever; 6-lower support cup; 7- suspension spring; 8-protective cover of the telescopic stand; - compression buffer; 10-upper support cup; 11-bearing of the upper support; 12- top support of the rack; 13-rod nut; 14- stock; 15- compression buffer support; 16-telescopic rack; 17-nut; 18-eccentric bolt; 19- rounded fist; 20-shaft drive front wheel; 21-protective cover of the hinge; 22-outer shaft hinge; 23-lower arm.
The front suspension is independent, MacPherson strut-type, with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar roll stability. The arrangement of elements of a forward suspension bracket on the car is shown on fig. 1, 2, 3, 4.
The main element of the front suspension is a telescopic shock absorber strut 1 (Fig. 2), which combines the functions of a telescopic element of the guiding mechanism and a damping element of the vertical vibrations of the wheel relative to the body. A twisted cylindrical compression buffer 4, a protective casing 5 of the strut and an upper support 1 are assembled on the shock absorber 1 (Fig. 1). Through the thrust bearing installed in the upper support, the load is transferred to the car body. The shock absorber strut with its lower part is connected to the steering knuckle 3 (Fig. 4) of the front suspension. The front suspension arm is attached with its rear part to the cross member 2 (Fig. 3) of the suspension with the help of a silent block and rubber bushing, and the front part through a ball joint is connected to the lower part of the steering knuckle of the front suspension. The crossbar, in turn, is attached to the side members of the body.
The anti-roll bar 1 with rubber pads mounted on it is connected to the cross member 2 of the front suspension and to the levers with four brackets.
Rice. 1. 1-Upper suspension strut support; 2-screw; 3-rubber cover; 4-upper support cup; 5, 7-washer; 6-spacer sleeve; 8-nut.
Rice. 2. 1-strut shock absorber; 2- spring; 3-nut; 4-compression buffer (chipper); 5-protective cover (anther); 6-bolt; 7-washer.
Rice. 3. 1-roll bar; 2-subframe; 3-nut; 4-inner pillow; 5-outer pillow; 6-bracket for fastening the inner cushion; 7, 8, 10, 13, 14 - screws; 9-sleeve; 11-bracket; 12 washer.
Rice. 4. 1-Swing arm; 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 screws; 3- rotary fist; 4-washer; 12 ball joint.
The front wheel hubs are mounted on double row angular contact ball bearings. Bearings for cars with and without ABC differ from each other by the presence of a magnetic strip. Those. on a car with ABC, you can install a bearing without a magnetic strip, but then the ABC system will not work.
Rice. 5. 1-outer CV joint; 3- nut; 7-bearing; 8- hub.
When replacing the front struts and front suspension springs, change these parts only in pairs (right and left at the same time)!
The FIAT Albea car is equipped with gas-oil front telescopic shock absorber struts. On sale under analogues substitutes are also sold gas-oil shock absorber struts.
Just oil and as some say "gas" on the horizon have not yet been seen!
OEM part numbers for front suspension.
Front pillar: original;: 51702390 (without ABS), 51702389 (with ABS).
analogues from the manufacturer: 51708823 (without ABS); 51708824 (with ABS).
Below are also analogues of front shock absorbers from other manufacturers, suitable for Albea 100%.
AM-4134 (without ABS) - (Conson, Turkey); 
have rigid characteristics, do not differ much from the original.
CRX21056 (without ABS) - (Carex); 
FT-1013 (without ABS) - (Alco/Gober); 
ASG8824 (with ABS) - (Automotor, France); 
have soft characteristics. With them, the car rides more smoothly, hard hits "in the front panel" disappear. The changes are especially noticeable when rolling down a suburban highway.
FORCETECH PS 9710211 (with ABS) - (Maysan Mando, Turkey); 
G16356 (with ABS) - (Monroe). 
shock absorber support left: Shock absorber support right:
original: 46760673. original: 46760674.
In many catalogs, shock absorber mounts beat the other way around and on FIAT Doblo they are installed the other way around (674-left, 673-right). In our car, the upper shock absorber mounts are installed in exactly the same order as above.
46466619 - shock absorber boot; 
46464298 - shock absorber bumper;
46777766 - rubber gasket for the spring;
7082812 - ball bearing;
46748579 - rear right silent block;
46748578 - rear left silent block;
46421522 - front silent block;
51744226 - outer stabilizer bushing;
51769073 - suspension arm assembly, right;
51769074 - suspension arm assembly left;
46828588 - knuckle rotary right;
51759339 - knuckle rotary left;
46776762 - hub bearing (without ABC);
46532573 - hub bearing (with ABC);
46738808 - inner stabilizer bushing, for stabilizer 46738806 (diameter 22 mm);
46738807 - inner stabilizer bushing, for stabilizer 46738805 (diameter 21 mm); 
46833041 - front spring.
In the "classic" and "comfort" car trim levels, the front springs have more rigid characteristics, in contrast to the "base" configuration. Outwardly, there are no differences, the difference lies in the marking of the springs. On the "base" - this is one white and two green dots; "classic" and "comfort" are one yellow and two brown dots.
Replacing the front struts and springs.
Before replacing old (killed) racks, it is necessary to carefully diagnose the condition of the above elements. So that later it would not be sad when you remove the rack and disassemble it into its components, you will understand that there are not enough new elements for repair, since it makes no sense to put the old ones back.
When the front suspension struts fail, the working fluid (oil) gets on the protective rubber boot, thereby corroding it and rendering it unusable. Also, failures of the front suspension strut mounts are not uncommon. In general, to replace the front struts, in addition to the struts themselves, you may need:
- Dampers (chippers);
- Protective cover (anther);
- Upper shock absorber mounts;
- Springs.
Before replacing the front struts, you need to make simple measurements as shown in the photo below.
And if the dimensions you measured match and the size from the edge of the wing to the center of the wheel axle is standing car equal to 373 mm (photo 1) or less, then the front springs must also be replaced. Because in this case, the weight of the car is not spring-loaded, but lies with a polyurethane bump stop on the rack and the car suspension does not work. For those who have doubts about the correctness of the calculation, they can make the calculations themselves. In photo 2 there is the size of the full extension of the rod from the rack, photo 3 is a fender installed in its place (the height of our fender is 93 mm). 435 mm is the size from the edge of the wing to the middle of the wheel with the front wheel jacked up.
Optimal size from the edge of the wing to the middle of the wheel, installed without load on the ground car, for high-quality operation of the front suspension is - 385-390 mm.
And so, to replace the front struts and springs, you will need the following tool: a spanner wrench for 13 (upper rack mount), a spanner for 19, spring couplers, a hexagon for 6 (unscrew the top nut for 19 supports), an open-end wrench for 17 (compress the springs)
A-pillars AM-4134 (without ABS) - (Conson Turkey). 
Front springs Kilen 12161 
Comparison of old (stock) and new springs. 
Spring height 380 mm and bar thickness 12 mm absolutely identical to the springs installed at the factory.
As practice has shown, the Kilen 12161 front springs, with all the external attributes, turned out to be not very good. good quality. Slipped literally in the first months of operation. Therefore, I do not recommend these springs for installation on a car, the result will be the same: money spent in vain!
Front springs Taksim FT-3034 
They have the following dimensions Height 400 mm and bar diameter 12 mm. The difference in length is 20 mm, and in fact, the photographs show a more stretched method of winding. Such springs, judging by the catalogs, are intended for installation on vehicles equipped with diesel engine with a volume of 1.9 liters. Such springs are accordingly designed for a large load.
Universal anthers with chippers, Japanese-made code 04-020, where 020 denotes the diameter of our rack rod 20 mm and length 98 mm. The length of the fender had to be shortened by one ring, i.e. under the size of 84 mm (the size of the standard chipper is 93 mm). By installing anthers with bumpers of this brand, we simultaneously solve another childhood illness of our car - this is the knock of a plastic bumper on a metal support cup.
Below is another option.
Racks ASG8824 (with ABS) - (Automotor France) + boot Birth 51560 (new on the left) on the right, the old swollen from oil. The new one is indistinguishable from the original.
The appearance of the old racks that have served their purpose and the section of the used support.
Elimination of squeaks in the front suspension.
If characteristic squeaks occur in the front suspension (rubber crunch) after the car overcomes large bumps on the road (example: speed bump), the first thing to pay attention to are two components of the front suspension that can make these sounds:
External stabilizer bar bushings;
- Front silent blocks front lower arms pendants.
Accordingly, we are trying to solve the problem of the occurrence of squeaks with little blood, for this, first we replace the stabilizer bushings. Maybe this is where our search ends.
Remove any front wheel.
We unscrew the central mounts on both sides of the stabilizer and the outer mount of the stabilizer on the opposite side where the wheel was removed.
Change the stabilizer bushing.
Elimination of knocking anthers of the front struts
1. We jack up the front of the car so that the wheel hangs out. It is not necessary to remove the wheel - it does not interfere. We lower the duster down.
2. We cut out a ring with a diameter of 80 mm from rubber of any thickness. Inner diameter under the rod about 15 mm
3. We put this economy on the stock and lift the boot into place.
Behind the bumpers, the situation is similar to the front, in order to get rid of knocks, we perform a similar operation on the rear shock absorbers.
Do-it-yourself repair of the lower control arms of the front suspension. Experience of one of the owners.
First, let's get the accessories.
To press out the outer bushing of the front s / b, I purchased a s / b puller 2108 and 8 washers 30 x 16.
For pressing, I used a bushing of a suitable diameter and a bolt with a rocker arm from a universal bearing puller.
It turned out to be more difficult to remove the ball bearings and the old s / b, which did not fall out on their own, I had to cut, drill, saw rubber in order to release the outer bushing of the front and the inner rear s / b. The bushing of the rear s / b is cut off by a grinder to the axis, torn off with a gas wrench, after which it is easily removed. To remove the ball joint, it is necessary to cut off the heads of the rivets with a grinder, and drill out the body of the rivets, or press it out with a press (if any).
The device-conductor for pressing the rear s / b had to be made by myself.
The process of pressing s / b is clear from the photo. We install the conductor on the lever, bait three bolts so that a small hole. in the lever coincided with small holes in the jig (for centering, you can use a drill with a diameter of 5 mm), tighten the bolts, drill a hole in the lever to a diameter of 6.1-6.2 mm and insert a pin with a diameter of 6 mm from good hardened steel (the drill shank bends when pressed ). We first wash the bushings and axles, then we press in the c / b. The nuance is only in the correct orientation of the rear s / b, which is done visually, combining the plane of the s / b bracket with the plane of the conductor corner.
Half day work with breaks.
The FIAT Albea 2019 is based on the design of the well-known Palio, which was produced as a " available car worldwide". In Russia, a modified version is being implemented sedan FIAT Albea, which is endowed with a voluminous trunk. It is worth noting that the cross-country characteristics allow the car to overcome even unpaved road sections without the risk of damage to the body.
Official dealers
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Magnitogorsk, st. Marjani d.9
Moscow, Dukhovskoy per. d.17 p. 4
Murmansk, Kolsky pr. 110
All companiesThe appearance of the Fiat Albea 2019 is quite simple and concise. There is no catchiness in the design, which is quite practical. The headlights give solidity to the car, the voluminous trunk is visually hidden by the unusual shape of the hood, which makes it special and recognizable.
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On such a model it will be convenient to move even for people “in the body”, as there are wide doorways, which, of course, is a clear advantage. side mirrors large enough - this creates good review and also increases safety while driving.
The relatively modest size of the vehicle is very convenient when parking, which is ideal in conditions of limited parking spaces.
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In the photos of the Fiat Albea 2019 2020, it is noticeable that the manufacturer has made some changes to the model. The updated bumper is equipped with large air intakes, which added functionality to the car. The new hood is made more streamlined, improved headlights and fenders added elegance to this model. One of the most important advantages of the cabin can be noted silence when driving. Body elements fit very precisely, the noise from the engine can be heard only after 3 thousand revolutions / min.
It's time to get acquainted with the dimensions of the Fiat Albea 2019 2020:
- curb weight is 1045 kg;
- volume luggage compartment- 515 liters;
- wheelbase - 2439 mm;
- length is 4210 mm;
- width - 1703 mm;
- height - 1489 mm;
- ground clearance is 180 mm.
Let's go to the salon
The instrument panel is simple in execution, but all the data necessary for the driver on it is easy to read. The devices are endowed with a dark background decorated with red arrows. Thanks to this combination, the eyes are less strained and tired.
The center console is made in modern design. Seat adjustment allows for comfort for a driver of any height and size, as well as easy control vehicle. Seats for passengers are no less comfortable. The car can be easily transformed: if you fold rear seats- it will become like a pickup truck. High-quality upholstery can withstand a long service life, so you do not need to buy covers.
Among other things, the new car provides the following options:
- radio preparation (antenna, six speakers);
- a computer;
- security systems;
- headlights corrector;
- followmehome device;
- central locking;
- power steering;
- electrically adjustable mirrors;
- electric front windows;
- foglights.
Midrange Specifications
The specifications of the 2019 Fiat Albea are impressive. The model was created on the basis of a 1.4 liter engine (77 hp) with a 5-speed gearbox, gasoline consumption of 7 liters. Ground clearance of 18 cm makes it more functional. The great advantage is the ability to operate in a dirt road without harm to the car.
Good cross-country ability simply helps out on modern Russian roads. Technical specifications allow for 13.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h. The engine is quite economical, as in urban conditions it consumes 8.2-8.5 liters per 100 km.
The domestic consumer is also pleased with the semi-independent suspension: it is moderately rigid, it has perfectly proved its reliability on serious potholes. Chassis made "on the conscience": has impressive dimensions, made of durable metal. The accelerator, brake and gas pedals respond well to the requirements of the driver. Buyers can choose from three trim levels for the Fiat Albea.
The price in Russia for Fiat Albea 2019 2020 depends on the configuration of the car. The cost of the first of them - Base - is 375,000 rubles and provides only for central locking, power steering, and an airbag for the driver.
Next comes the Classic package, the price of which starts at 430,000 rubles. A computer, air conditioning, electrically adjustable mirrors, electric front windows, and foglights have been added to the equipment.
As you can see, the cost of this model is quite acceptable for a middle-income consumer, so the car is competitive in the market.
All for and against
Analyzing all of the above, we can conclude that Albea is very fond of domestic consumers. It is also worth noting that previous versions were no less popular and had many positive feedback. However, in addition to the benefits, this car there are also disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at them. The advantages of the new model include:
- comfort in driving;
- good sound insulation;
- spacious salon;
- volumetric trunk;
- economical fuel consumption;
- good permeability.
Among the shortcomings can be identified:
- outdated design;
- lack of a Russian-language on-board computer;
- expensive service.
Owners talk about their experience
Before buying this car, it will not be superfluous to read the reviews of the owners previous versions. After all, who, if not them, should know about all the "pitfalls" and the nuances of this machine.
Having studied the reviews on various thematic sites, it can be noted that among the main advantages they note a good ground clearance, spacious trunk, high-quality suspension, affordable price, comfortable interior, smooth ride. As for the main complaints, they relate to the weak power and modesty of the cabin.
Automotive Market Alternatives
The main competitors are Hyundai Accent , Renault Logan . Appearance budget car- not the main thing, so we will not compare the design. Often the driver is interested in the convenience of landing, control, visibility. Fiat is the leader in these parameters. Adjustable steering angle, variable seating height allow the driver to comfortably fit in the cabin. The chair with lateral support pleases with its profile and rigidity.
Comfortable enough to drive Hyundai Accent. However, the large thin steering wheel, the low seating position of the driver's seat creates inconvenience for people with small stature. Driver Logan partly devoid of comfort because the steering wheel is very tilted forward, and the seat cushion is located high from the floor. Gearbox and visibility are good in all three cars. It’s only a pity that it’s almost impossible for a passenger taller than average to sit behind the driver in Accent, and only two passengers will feel comfortable in the back seat, three of them are already cramped.
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car premiere Fiat Albea took place in April 1996 under the names Fiat Siena and Fiat Palio. In 1999, the first modernization of the car was carried out, and in April 2005, the second modernization and restyling. The car is produced in Poland (Tikhi), under the brand name Fiat Albea in Turkey (Bursa), and since December 2006 in Russia at the enterprise of the SOLLERS group of OAO ZMA in Naberezhnye Chelny.
For Russian market cars assembled in Turkey and Naberezhnye Chelny are supplied with a 1.4 liter (77 hp) engine and mechanical five-speed gearbox gears.
This site describes the car Russian production as the dominant one in the volume of the Russian market of this model.
Fiat Albea cars are made only with a sedan body in three basic configurations: Base (immobilizer, height-adjustable wheel, power steering, heated rear window, central locking, full size spare wheel, driver's airbag, height-adjustable head restraints, fire prevention system, headlight range control, audio preparation, bumpers, body-colored exterior door handles and sill trims, Follow me home device); Classic (compared to the Base package, it additionally includes body-colored electric rear-view mirrors, luxury door upholstery, front power windows, on-board computer, 40/60 split folding rear seat, air conditioning, fog lights); Comfort (in addition to the equipment of the Classic package, the driver's seat is adjustable in height and lumbar support, ABS + EBD, front passenger airbag).
The body of the Fiat Albea car is load-bearing, all-metal, welded construction with hinged front fenders, doors, hood and trunk lid. wind and rear window pasted. The driver's seat in the Base and Classic trim levels can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction and in the backrest, and in the Comfort configuration - additionally in height and lumbar back support, the front passenger seat - in the longitudinal direction and in the backrest. The front seats and the seats for the rear side passengers are equipped with height-adjustable head restraints. The backrest of the rear seat in the Classic and Comfort trims can be folded forward in parts in a ratio of 40:60.
The transmission is made according to the front-wheel drive scheme with front wheel drives equipped with constant velocity joints. All cars are equipped with a five-speed mechanical box gears.
MacPherson type front suspension, independent, spring, with anti-roll bar, with hydraulic shock absorber struts. The rear suspension is semi-independent, spring, with hydraulic shock absorbers.
The brake mechanisms of the front wheels are disc, ventilated with a floating caliper, the rear wheels are drum brakes, with a device for automatically adjusting the gaps between brake pads and drums. Brake system equipped vacuum booster. On cars in the Base and Classic trim levels, a regulator is installed braking forces in the hydraulic drive of brake mechanisms rear wheels. Vehicles in the Comfort package are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with a distribution subsystem braking force(EBD).
Steering safety, with a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism and a tilt-adjustable steering column. All cars are equipped with a hydraulic booster. The frontal airbag is located in the steering wheel hub.
All cars are equipped with inertial diagonal seat belts for the driver, front passenger and outer passengers in the rear seat. For the middle passenger in the rear seat, a non-inertia lap belt is provided.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
| Parameter | Characteristic | |
| common data | ||
| Number of seats including driver | 5 |
|
| Curb weight, kg. | 1113 | |
| Maximum permissible weight, kg. | 1530 |
|
| Wheel base, mm. | 2439 | |
| Wheel track, mm Front/rear |
1414 / 1438 |
|
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5,2 |
|
| Maximum speed, km/h. | 162 |
|
| Car acceleration time from standstill to 100 km/h, s. | 13,5 |
|
| Fuel consumption per l/100 km | ||
| in the urban cycle extra-urban in a mixed cycle |
8,2 5,0 6,2 |
|
| Octane number of gasoline, not less than | 95 |
|
| Engine | ||
| Model | 350А1000 | |
| Type of | With fuel injection system | |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm | 72.0x84.0 |
|
| Cylinder displacement, cm3 | 1368 |
|
| Compression ratio | 11,1 | |
| The order of operation of the cylinders | 1-3-4-2 |
|
| Maximum power kW (hp) | 57(77)/6000 |
|
| Maximum torque N m (kgf m) | 115(11,8)/3000 |
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| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with diaphragm pressure spring and torsional vibration damper, permanently closed type | |
| Clutch Release Drive | hydraulic | |
| Transmission | Five-speed, with synchronizers in all gears, except for z.x. | |
| Gear ratios 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear Z.Kh. |
4.27 2.24 1,44 1,03 0,87 3,91 |
|
| main gear | Single, cylindrical, helical | |
| Gear ratio of the main pair | 4.10 |
|
| Differential | Conical, double satellite | |
| Wheel drive | Open, shafts with constant velocity joints | |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Independent, spring, with hydraulic shock absorber struts and torsion-type anti-roll bar | |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and torsion-type anti-roll bar | |
| wheels | Steel, disc, stamped | |
| Wheel size | 5.5JX14SN ET44 | |
| Tires | Radial, tubeless | |
| Tire size | 175/70R14, 185/65R14 | |
| Steering | ||
| Steering | Safety, with hydraulic booster, with steering column tilt adjustment | |
| Steering gear | rack and pinion | |
| The number of turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock | 2,65 |
|
| Brake system | ||
| Workers: front rear |
Disc, ventilated with floating caliper Drum, with self-centering pads and mechanisms for automatic clearance adjustment |
|
| Service brake drive | Hydraulic, dual-circuit, separate, made according to a diagonal scheme, with a vacuum booster and a four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and an electronic brake force regulator (EBD) * | |
| Parking brake | Mechanically driven rear wheels from the floor lever, with switch-on signaling | |
| electrical equipment | ||
| wiring diagram | Single wire, negative pole connected to ground | |
| Rated voltage, V. | 12 | |
| Accumulator battery | Starter, maintenance-free 60 A / h. | |
| Generator | AC, with built-in rectifier and electronic voltage regulator, maximum current 65 A. | |
| Starter | With mixed excitement remote control with electromagnetic activation and freewheel, power 1.0 kW | |
| Body | ||
| Type of | All-metal, load-bearing | |
*Only in the Comfort package. In the Base and Classic trim levels, a mechanical brake force regulator is installed in the hydraulic drive of the rear wheel brakes.
➖ Dynamics
➖ Body sail
➖ Manageability
➖ Noise isolation
pros
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Reliability
➕ Suspension
➕ Economy
Advantages and disadvantages of Fiat Albea 2008 identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Fiat Albea 1.4 with mechanics can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
I'm happy with the car. For six years I have traveled 115 thousand km. Replaced muffler 2 months ago. It started up to minus 30. It didn’t start only once - a year ago, it stood at -30 for two days. The battery has not been changed.
Front wheel bearings were replaced, front silent blocks on both sides, but it's my fault — I drove on bad roads (broken asphalt with pits).
I think the disadvantage of the car is the increased fogging of the car (air conditioning helps). After three years of operation after frost, problems with locks began - the handle does not return to its original position, you have to press it.
The great advantages of the car are efficiency and a large trunk with the ability to recline the rear seats. There were problems (stuck) with gear shifting (to fourth after fifth) - similar to that on the Zhiguli (7th model).
Noise isolation, of course, I would like better. MOT took place every 15 thousand km. I think the Fiat Albea is a very good family car for a quiet, not fast ride on good roads.
Nikolay, review of Fiat Albea 2008 1.4 on the mechanics
Video review
Acquired in 2008 average configuration. I've been driving for 6 years now, traveled 98,000 km. There were no maintenance and repair problems, because. so far I have not changed anything, only oil, filters and candles.
The battery is worthy of respect, endures 6 years. Starts up in cold weather with no problems. Consumption is really pleasing. The engine is weak, but it is enough.
Trunk volume is enough for all things when you go to long trip with my family. The plastic is harsh, but it is set tightly, you can’t compare it with a domestic car. All in all, good car for our conditions.
Review of Fiat Albea 2008
During the operation, Fiat has shown itself to be a very strong and reliable device. There were no terrible breakdowns for 60 thousand kilometers. If you remember, I only changed consumables, rear shock absorbers, outer CV joint, clutch kit, ball joints, radiator fan resistor (the second speed of rotation was switched on immediately), valve cover gasket and bulbs.
From the pros:
- High driving position + impressive ground clearance of 18 cm for a minisedan.
“Never once in all the time did he get stuck anywhere, rowing to the last.
— Consumption on the highway 5-6 liters.
- Highly strong suspension, which forgives most of the holes that come across on the way.
- A good stove, it heats up quickly, the air conditioner also did not cause problems.
- A huge trunk for a car of this size (500-something liters) + folding seats into a flat floor, carried 2.5-meter pipes in the car.
- Until now, there is a native battery, it has never happened that the car did not start from auto start even at -30 °.
- Doors are blocked at speeds over 20 km / h (useful thing).
— For the city of dynamics is enough.
— The car is absolutely unpretentious in every sense.Of the minuses:
- It is quite difficult to find spare parts for it in Murmansk, and they cost decently. You have to order from Chelny or Moscow, but they still cost decently ...
- Once or twice a year, in cold weather, the coolant temperature sensor is buggy (the arrow falls, the check lights up, the arrow immediately comes back, and the check burns until the next day).
— The paint on the arches can not stand the pebbles flying out from under the wheels.
- The steering wheel is not tenacious, cheap plastic affects.
“Crickets come out every now and then, although they leave in exactly the same way.
- You need to slow down the speed in the turn, it will not be difficult to roll over, if there is a desire ...
- Overtaking on the highway is not a particularly pleasant experience, and from the oncoming lane it is constantly thrown along the road, the side wind also “loves”.Review of Fiat Albea 1.4 with mechanics 2008
Pros:
- Inexpensive car.
- The car is operated even at -53, and it starts up without a "bowler" even at -35. In my climate - a definite plus!
— The suspension is chic, not only I say this, but all my friends and acquaintances.
— Spacious trunk and relatively spacious interior.
- In winter, the stove really fries, at -30 after 30-35 minutes it even becomes stuffy.Minuses:
— Severe lack of power, low top speed.
- Really expensive spare parts (visor - 2,500 rubles, front bumper - 19,500). Small amount official dealers around the country.
— Antifreeze leak in the cabin, but the truth is at temperatures below -35.George, review about Fiat Albea 1.4 manual transmission 2010
Drove 20 thousand km. Moved from Focus. Compared to the previous one, of course, the difference is in the details, not in favor of the latter. And these are door locks, wipers, a high torpedo, an unsuccessful design of the adjustment and air ducts of the stove, the clutch pedal gets stuck on a rubber mat, etc.
Pros: engine efficiency, good gear ratios in the gearbox, good handling, high landing.
The main disadvantages: it does not shift well from second gear to first, the clutch gets stuck on the rubber mat every other time; when starting in cold weather, it shows "engine failure" - throttle valve weakness engine, it is necessary to periodically clean and carry out software adaptation after cleaning; inconvenient location of the filler neck of the washer reservoir; due to the large "sail" of the body on a slippery road, it can skid with sudden gusts of wind (again, a comparison with the Focus on the same road).
General assessment: the car is not bad, worth the money. The main function of the "vehicle" performs perfectly!
The owner drives a Fiat Albea 1.4 with a 2012 manual.