Automobile manufacturer Iveko is familiar to manyfrom US. Italians produce quite high-quality and reliable trucks. However, few people know that the company also produces SUVs. This is Iveco Massif. For a description of its technical characteristics, please see our article.
The new model "Array" was first introducedpublic in 2007 (and at the exhibition of commercial vehicles). The car was developed jointly with the Spanish company Santana Motors. In 1961, this company signed a contract with Land Rover on the production of new off-road vehicles - the Land Rover - Santana.
The firm produced clones of English carsmanufacturer. Since 2007 the company is engaged in the production of modernized off-road vehicles "Massiv". As the manufacturer himself says, this is a new, improved jeep of its own design. Although in fact the car has many similarities with the "Englishman".
This SUV looks very ambiguous.Those who are not familiar with the technology from Iveco, will say that this is a copy of the Defender. And they will be right. "Iveco-Massif" is built on the basis of the English "Land Rover". Although the grille is a typical Dalik (a small truck from Iveco). Optics are also intricate forms. The headlamps of the far and passing beam, as well as the turn signal, are placed in separate buildings. Over the chrome grille of the radiator - a broad inscription "Array". Indeed, the SUV looks very massive. That only there are large wheel arches. About "parketniki", which are so popular now, there is no question.
Iveco Massif all-wheel drive vehicleit is released serially since 2007. However, the car has the style of a classic SUV. There are no design delicacies and smooth lines. Square bevels and rectangular doors - this is the main feature of the Italian car Iveco Massif. The characteristics of aerodynamics, of course, are rather weak, but the jeep was not designed for speed. Even at the factory discs the car has an impressive ground clearance. The distance from the asphalt to the lowest point of the body is 20 centimeters. Plus, there are short overhangs and a small wheelbase. By the way, this machine is produced in several versions:
A large number of cars Iveco Massif was supplied to England, with right-hand drive.
The back of the car is a classic military car. Headlights are located vertically. Spare wheel - on the tailgate. At the bottom there is a step and a towing hook.
Despite the fact that the width of the SUV is1.75 meters, the inside is quite crowded. It's hardly possible to call this car comfortable. Look at the salon of the Italian SUV Iveco Massif.
Interior design is a typical truck.Here, as in the exterior, there are no smooth and elegant forms, soft plastic and comfortable seats. Salon Iveco Massif resembles a purely army SUV. The handlebars are four-spoke, without additional buttons. The central console has a pair of air ducts, a small display and a climate control unit. Below - the gearbox and the "distribution". The instrument panel has color scales. Speedometer and tachometer have the same value. Next to them - sensors for engine temperature, fuel level in the tank and odometer at the bottom. On the driver's side - a huge handle-holder (as on UAZ). But even in comparison with the last "Hunter" this Italian looks much more civil.
Salon collected very high quality.Upholstery leather seats. She stands up to any tests. The steering wheel does not wear out, the handle of the gearbox - too. The only drawback is the hard seats. As for the rear row, the five-seat modifications here are quite spacious. On the short-bodied Iveco, the rear passengers rest on their knees on the front seatback. By the way, on both versions the sofa folds level with the floor. This allows you to carry things up to 1.6 meters. Not bad at Iveco and the characteristics of cargo capacity. The machine is capable of carrying up to 900 kilograms of load. And in the body of a pickup truck and even more - 1.1 tons. The machine is very versatile in use.
In the range of power units there are several engines:
Both engines are turbocharged, diesel, within-line arrangement of the cylinders. Are longitudinal in relation to the body. The working volume of the first unit is 3 liters. The maximum engine power is 146 horsepower. It is worth noting that the same engine was put on the truck Iveco-Daily. Indeed, the motor has good traction. Its torque is 350 Nm. It is reached already at one and a half thousand turns. As for the second power unit, with the same volume, it already produces 176 horsepower of power. The unit has a good traction. The torque is 50 Nm more than the previous one. And it is achieved almost from idle (to be more precise, it is from 1,250 revolutions).
As for the gearboxes, there is aonly the mechanic, no matter what Iveco Massif bundle. This transmission has 6 speeds. The latter is an accelerating transmission. The box is of ZF brand (the same ones were put on many European tractors).
About the dynamic characteristics of this carit is not necessary to speak. The maximum speed of an off-road car makes 140 kilometers per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 100 by the manufacturer is not regulated. However, this car was not created for racing. Also note that the use of a direct fuel injection system has positively affected the consumption. In the city the car consumes up to 11 and a half liters of diesel per hundred. On the road this figure is 10 liters. And this despite the fact that the curb weight of the SUV is more than two tons (2140 kilograms). The power reserve on one tank is up to a thousand kilometers.
Built an SUV on the frame.Such a design is increasingly used by modern manufacturers (the bearing body is more often used). The suspension was borrowed from Iveco-Daly. So, the front and rear axles are spring ones. Suspension - dependent type.
The machine is very winding in the corners.However, the brakes here are quite efficient (disc at the front and rear axles). And in front they are also ventilated. The permanent drive of the SUV goes to the rear wheels. With the transfer box, you can connect the front axle.
"Iveco-Array" is, perhaps, one of the fewSUVs that were built for operation in the absence of roads. Large wheels, high ground clearance, four-wheel drive, wheel locking (and not electronic imitation) are all features of a real, male jeep. The diesel engine performs well under these conditions. The car climbs confidently to any hill.
Тяги мотору хватает за глаза.Therefore, any obstacle can be overcome in a downshift. According to the characteristics of patency, this machine is a direct competitor to Defender. Spring suspension can withstand any tests. And most importantly, the carriers here are not the body, but the frame. The review of SUVs and test drives show that Iveco has an "honest" all-wheel drive. The car confidently rides through the swamps, crosses fords and sand dunes.
According to the characteristics of patency "Iveco" - veryis good SUV. The maximum angle of ascent is 42 degrees. This is facilitated not only by the short front overhang, but also by the lowered bumper. By the way, he's metal here.
In the domestic market, the initial price for a caris 21 thousand 900 euros. In Russia, it is quite difficult to find such an SUV. "Iveco-Mass" on the secondary market is offered for 1 million rubles. Why on the secondary? Because the serial release was terminated in 2011. The maximum configuration of the car will cost almost a half million. Very expensive for the Italian "UAZ".
And what is the saddest thing, in the basic configuration there are no security systems. There are no pillows, ABS, and belts - unregulated. Central locking is offered only as an option.
So, we found out what constitutesItalian jeep "Iveco-Array". Yes, this is a good SUV for rally raids or outdoor enthusiasts. However, it is not suitable as a city car. The car responds poorly to the steering wheel, there are no safety systems and any comfort in the cabin. Sometimes it seems that Iveco-Array is a smaller copy of a truck. Therefore, this car is not for everyone. And even more so for such a cost. That is why Iveco-Array is not in high demand in Russia. Many people prefer to overpay for Defender, having received a branded SUV. He even has a basic set of options.
