COMFORTABILITY

The comfort of the car determines the time during which the driver is able to drive the car without fatigue. An increase in comfort is facilitated by the use of automatic transmission, speed controllers (cruise control), etc. Currently, vehicles are equipped with adaptive cruise control. It not only automatically maintains the speed at a given level

not, but also, if necessary, reduces it up to a complete stop of the car.

3 Passive vehicle safety

BODY

It provides acceptable loads on the human body from a sharp deceleration in an accident and saves the space of the passenger compartment after the deformation of the body.

In a severe accident, there is a risk that the engine and other components can enter the driver's cab. Therefore, the cabin is surrounded by a special "safety grid", which is an absolute protection in such cases. The same stiffening ribs and bars can be found in the doors of the car (in case of side collisions). This also includes areas of energy repayment.

In a severe accident, there is a sharp and unexpected deceleration to a complete stop of the car. This process causes huge overloads on the bodies of passengers, which can be fatal. It follows from this that it is necessary to find a way to "slow down" the deceleration in order to reduce the load on the human body. One of the ways to solve this problem is to design areas of destruction that dampen the collision energy in the front and rear parts of the body. The destruction of the car will be more severe, but the passengers will remain intact (and this is compared to the old "thick-skinned" cars, when the car got off with a "light fright", but the passengers received severe injuries). AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The design of the body provides that in the event of a collision, the parts of the body are deformed, as it were, separately. Plus, high-tensioned metal sheets are used in the design. This makes the car more rigid, and on the other hand allows it to be not so heavy.

SEAT BELTS

At first, cars were equipped with two-point belts that “held” riders by the stomach or chest. Less than half a century later, engineers realized that the multi-point design is much better, because in the event of an accident it allows you to distribute the pressure of the belt on the surface of the body more evenly and significantly reduce the risk of injury to the spine and internal organs. In motorsport, for example, four-, five- and even six-point seat belts are used - they keep the person in the seat “tightly”. But on the “citizen”, because of their simplicity and convenience, three-point ones took root.

In order for the belt to work properly for its purpose, it must fit snugly against the body. Previously, belts had to be adjusted, adjusted to fit. With the advent of inertial belts, the need for “manual adjustment” has disappeared - in the normal state, the coil rotates freely, and the belt can wrap around a passenger of any build, it does not hinder actions, and every time a passenger wants to change the position of the body, the strap always fits snugly to the body. But at the moment when “force majeure” comes, the inertial coil will immediately fix the belt. In addition, on modern machines squibs are used in the belts. Small explosive charges detonate, pulling the belt, and he presses the passenger to the back of the seat, preventing him from hitting.

Seat belts are one of the most effective means of protection in an accident.

That's why cars must be equipped with seat belts, if attachment points are provided for this. The protective properties of belts largely depend on their technical condition. Belt malfunctions, in which the vehicle is not allowed to be operated, include tears and abrasions of the fabric tape of the straps visible to the naked eye, unreliable fixation of the tongue of the strap in the lock or the absence of automatic ejection of the tongue when the lock is unlocked. For inertia-type seat belts, the webbing of the webbing must be freely retracted into the coil and blocked when sudden movement car at a speed of 15 - 20 km / h. Belts that have experienced critical loads during an accident in which the car body has received serious damage are subject to replacement.

AIRBAGS

One of the most common and effective safety systems in modern cars (after seat belts) are air cushions. They began to be widely used already in the late 70s, but it was not until a decade later that they really took their rightful place in the safety systems of most car manufacturers.

They are located not only in front of the driver, but also in front of the front passenger, as well as from the sides (in the doors, pillars, etc.). Some car models have their forced shutdown due to the fact that people with heart problems and children may not be able to withstand their false operation.

Today, airbags are commonplace not only in expensive cars, but also on small (and relatively inexpensive) cars. Why are airbags needed? And what are they?

Airbags have been developed for both drivers and passengers on front seat. For the driver, the pillow is usually installed on the steering, for the passenger - on dashboard(depending on design).

The front airbags are deployed when an alarm is received from the control unit. Depending on the design, the degree of filling of the pillow with gas may vary. The purpose of the front airbags is to protect the driver and passenger from injury by solid objects (engine body, etc.) and glass fragments during frontal collisions.

Side airbags are designed to reduce damage to vehicle occupants in a side impact. They are installed on the doors or in the backs of the seats. In the event of a side impact, external sensors send signals to the central airbag control unit. This makes it possible for some or all of the side airbags to deploy.

Here is a diagram of how the airbag system works:

Studies of the effect of airbags on the likelihood of driver death in frontal collisions have shown that it is reduced by 20-25%.

If the airbags have deployed or been damaged in any way, they cannot be repaired. The entire airbag system must be replaced.

The driver's airbag has a volume of 60 to 80 liters, and the front passenger - up to 130 liters. It is easy to imagine that when the system is triggered, the interior volume decreases by 200-250 liters within 0.04 seconds (see figure), which gives a considerable load on the eardrums. In addition, a pillow flying at a speed of more than 300 km / h is fraught with a considerable danger to people if they are not fastened with a seat belt and nothing delays the inertial movement of the body towards the pillow.

Fatigue is a condition that has arisen under the influence of the work done and affects the level of performance.

Fatigue is a complex and varied phenomenon. Often it does not directly affect the performance of labor activity, but manifests itself in a different way. For example, labor operations that used to be performed easily, without any tension, automatically, after a few hours of work require additional effort, special attention. The rate of fatigue development depends on many factors: dynamic and static adaptation, visual comfort, working environment, etc.

Fatigue has a decisive influence on the driver's ability to navigate correctly, quickly and safely in a traffic situation. Decreased performance due to fatigue is not a purely physiological phenomenon. As numerous studies have shown, an important role in the processes of fatigue belongs to psychological factors, the tension of the human nervous system.

In the practice of the driver of a car (tractor) there are:

Natural fatigue, the effects of which disappear the next day;

Excessive fatigue arising from improper organization of work;

A harmful fatigue, the effects of which do not disappear on the second day, but imperceptibly accumulate and remain unconscious for a long time, until they suddenly appear.

The main factors causing driver fatigue and other deviations during work are as follows:

Duration of continuous driving of the car (tractor);

The psycho-physiological state of the driver before leaving for a flight or leaving for a shift;

Driving a car (tractor) at night;

Monotony and monotony of driving;

Working conditions at the driver's workplace.

The most objective evidence of driver fatigue when driving a car is the number of accidents depending on the duration of movement and other conditions associated with fatigue. A clear dependence of the number of road accidents and accidents on the duration of work has been established.

The driver's psychophysiological state before departure has no less influence on the driver's fatigue. It worsens from lack of sleep and the load of the driver before starting work (mental stress, conflict unnerving environment, mental trauma).

Increased driver fatigue occurs when driving at night.

With monotonous and monotonous movement, a particularly dangerous type of fatigue occurs, which causes a inhibited state of the higher nervous activity of the driver and can lead to weakness, drowsiness and falling asleep at the wheel. This condition occurs as a result of prolonged repetition of the same action.

No less important factors that accelerate fatigue are the working conditions at the driver’s workplace (working position, rhythm and pace of work, work breaks), the microclimate at the driver’s workplace (temperature, pressure, air humidity, gas pollution, lighting, radiation) and noise and vibration levels.

If the car is not comfortable, then after traveling especially for a long distance or in case of standing in traffic jams, it will cause you fatigue and irritation. Russian roads, unfortunately, leave much to be desired and not all brands of cars can boast of comfort and convenience.

But we must admit that most modern cars have become better in terms of reliability, quality and comfort. However, there are models that have a huge advantage over other brands in terms of comfort. We offer you our rating of the most comfortable cars. selected for comfort while driving, sound insulation, the convenience of the driver's seat and front passenger seat. We intentionally excluded compact small cars from our list, sports cars and convertibles, which, by definition, cannot be perfectly comfortable due to their size or design features.

Also familiarized with best cars for convenience, you can also find out if these models, as well as what kind they have, by clicking on the photo or model name.

A6 is very convenient and comfortable. A trip in this car will appeal to even the most experienced driver.

This year's new Impala model has become modern big sedan. Spacious interior, comfortable, quiet and pleasant to drive. Draw attention to the large and spacious front seats. They are pleasant to the touch and perfectly support the lower back and unload the back, which allows you to comfortably cover long distances.

One of best sedans on the market. Space and comfortthe main merit of computer engineersChrysler. Top equipment the best. Management of all functions of the car is very convenient. Various amenities, luxury items and silence during the trip will not let you get tired behind the wheel. The car is especially ideal on the highway, where you will not hear the loud work of the engine and the sound of tires.See also:

The highest comfort available in the car maximum configuration. The cabin is quiet. Noise comes from
climate control ventilation. Also, some noise will bother you for several minutes after starting the engine in cold weather. After warming up, you will not hear the sound of the motor. The front seats are well shaped and very comfortable with lower back support. It is worth noting that it is leather seats that hold your back better than fabric chairs. Plus, cloth-trimmed seats are somewhat stiffer than leather, which can lead to fatigue during long traffic jams.See also:

Complete silence in the cabin. Even on high speed no wind noise is heard. The interior of the Lexus ES is thought out to the smallest detail.
Comfort is maximum. Expensive interior trim pleasantly surprises with its textures. The ES models have very quiet engines and expensive noise insulation. The seats are distinguished by their comfort thanks to their width and balanced softness.Reliability Rating

Lexus LS The flagship sedan provides both driver and passengers with comfort and a relaxing ride over any distance. The LS on the road won't be a problem on any road. Noise isolation is top notch. Absorption extraneous noise done perfectly. Smooth driving and excellent handling the main advantage of this model. All seats are very comfortable and luxurious.

With the growth of progress and material well-being, the statement “A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation” is slowly but surely losing its relevance. Today, when buying a car, the future owner is increasingly paying attention to such a component as comfort. This characteristic includes many parameters that at first glance have nothing in common:

• The design and type of suspension, as well as the model of tires installed on the car;
• Noise insulation of the cabin and engine compartment;
• The presence of an air conditioning system;
• Ergonomic seats and spacious interior;
• Material quality interior decoration;
• Window tinting or curtains;
• Availability of active and passive safety systems.

The last component is the basis for the passengers and the driver to feel secure, because the feeling of comfort starts from there.

Considering all these parameters when buying a new car means opting for elite models, the cost of which may be too heavy a burden for the budget. Search the best option, which would correspond not only to desire, but also to possibilities, can become a long and tedious quest that can pretty much get on the nerves of a future car owner. We decided to take part in the search and present to your attention an overview of the most comfortable cars that you can buy in car dealerships in Russia. For greater convenience, the selection of models in the rating was made in three fundamentally different categories of cars.

The most comfortable crossovers

This type of car involves a large and spacious interior, high seating position and large diameter wheels. All this is an integral part of more comfortable conditions of movement. This rating group will feature the most comfortable crossover models.

4 Renault KAPTUR

Best price
The country: France (produced in Russia)
Average price: 884,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.4

All-wheel drive French SUV entered the top of our rating because this model completely changes our understanding of Renault cars. Bright, slightly futuristic design, with the possibility of individualizing the look of the car with the help of Atelier Renault elements, immediately attracts the attention of others. The comfortable and elegant interior has excellent noise isolation, and three-circuit door seals almost completely absorb sound waves from the outside as soon as you close the door.

Ergonomic seats create "their" pleasant atmosphere. Using a car for long trips will never be boring - the standard interior can be changed in accordance with the preferences of the owner - just choose one of the ready-made design solutions. Availability of cruise control, climate system, services active safety with elements of intelligent driver support - this is also Renault KAPTUR.

3 KIA Sorento Prime

Spacious salon. Anatomic chairs with heating and ventilation
Country: South Korea
Average price: 2,495,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

As a result of the technical updates implemented this year, the model, Kia Sorento The third generation received, among other things, a modernized and more spacious interior. The interior space of the car is emphasized by energy-efficient trim elements made of high-quality materials. Anatomic seats with built-in heating and ventilation system are literally made for long trips. Even rear passengers can adjust the backrest of their seat.

A premium multimedia system with a subwoofer, a wireless console for charging your phone - everything is created exclusively for comfortable movement in space. Elements of active and passive protection, highly appreciated by Euro NCAP experts, make driving a car as convenient and safe as possible.

2 Porsche Macans

The most comfortable lounge
Country: Germany
Average price: 3,512,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

The first thing that catches your eye when you open the doors of this car is the seats. They provide the most comfortable fit for passengers and the driver, adjusting to their preferences in 8 positions by simply pressing certain buttons. Adjustable lumbar support for long journeys is an indispensable feature, providing the body with maximum comfort. In the basic version, heating of all seats is installed, and as additional option heated steering wheel available. Also, the standard version of the crossover is equipped with a three-zone climate system, which allows you to create an individual microclimate for both front and rear passengers.

Choosing a car with air suspension, new owner will receive an SUV that completely isolates the driver and his companions from the surrounding reality. The car will simply “float” over the road, all the bumps of which will not be able to disturb you in any way. Soundproofing the cabin using modern materials allows you to talk without raising your voice, even at high speed. As an additional option, you can install multi-layer tinted thermal glass, which will increase the already high level of comfort. There is also a more conservative, but effective alternative - mechanical curtains.

1 Audi Q5

The most comfortable suspension. Popular model in the domestic market
Country: Germany
Average price: 3,325,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

The Germans are very attentive to details, so their cars are the most comfortable, and occupy a special niche in the market. The Audi Q5 crossover, which was in the first position of our top rating, will amaze you with the smallest thoughtfulness of details and high-quality interior trim. Ergonomic seats and a control system with individual settings allows you to achieve maximum comfort during the trip. In addition, Audi is considered the most “advanced” car and boasts many high-tech systems on board that make the trip not only comfortable, but also safe.

One of these systems is Audi Drive Select, which adapts the operation of vehicle components in accordance with the priorities of the owner. A simple choice of mode - and the car becomes an SUV with a high ground clearance or turns into sports car, with low ground clearance and rigid suspension. In the Comfort position, the standard engine and gearbox dynamics are activated, and air suspension starts to work more smoothly, which immediately affects the ride comfort. This option is especially relevant for long trips.

The most comfortable sedans

As a rule, these are premium-class cars, which are distinguished not only by maximum comfort, but also by a high level of safety, as well as the presence of integrated modern and high-tech systems that make everyday operation pleasant and easy. The models presented below are the best and most comfortable cars that are sold today in Russia.

4 Nissan Sentra

The most attractive price. Spacious interior
The country: Japan (assembled in Russia)
Average price: 916,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.2

Already with an external examination of the car, one gets the impression of the spaciousness of its interior - the length of the car is just over 4.6 meters. Strict and laconic elegance appearance The car also accompanies the passenger inside - aluminum inserts in the interior of the cabin give it a more expensive, respectable look. Convenient management onboard systems, the availability of services (depending on the selected configuration) that provide more comfortable and safer movement.

For long trips, seat comfort is of particular importance. The Nissan Sentra has a rather high landing, almost like in crossovers - there is no feeling that you are “falling through”. Lateral support, easy adjustment and plenty of legroom for rear passengers will make any journey as comfortable as possible.

3 GENESIS G70

Innovative driver support systems. Luxurious Salon
Country: South Korea
Average price: 1,999,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.4

This unusual, luxurious car is the first representative premium segment South Korean Hyundai Motor Company. The elegant and modern design of the model anticipates the elite comfort of the cabin and the innovative solutions implemented in the GENESIS G70. At your service is a projection of instrument readings on the windshield, an intelligent surround view function, passive and active safety systems, a luxurious sound system consisting of 15 surround speakers, and many other high-end modern "chips".

The interior of the cabin is distinguished by luxury and high quality materials used for decoration. The most comfortable and "smart" driver's seat has deep lateral support and electronic adjustment in 8 positions (only lumbar support has 4 points of adjustment). Ergonomic rear passenger seats provide a comfortable fit, which is key on long journeys.

2 Lexus LS

image model. High level of comfort
Country: Japan
Average price: 5,540,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The fifth generation of the most sought-after LS model, with a bright and dynamic design, is a component attribute of swiftness and success. Only by sitting down on the magnificent, enveloping seats, you can fully experience all the luxury and comfort of the interior of this car. In addition to ventilation systems and dual-zone heating, 7 types of acupressure are available to rear passengers, which relieve fatigue and relax, which is very important for long trips.

The high-quality acoustic system, comparable in sound to a home theater, a huge legroom for the rear passengers (a little more than a meter) and an adaptive suspension will allow you to completely step back from the outside world as soon as the door of this luxury car closes. The three-year manufacturer's warranty is proof High Quality and reliability, which is an integral part of comfort.

1 Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC

Popular premium sedan. Comfort suspension
Country: Germany
Average price: 6,720,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The German "Mercedes" at all times of its existence symbolized the success, prosperity and subtle sense of style of its owner. This is a good reason for his entry into the top. best models our rating. Confident Behavior on the road provides four-wheel drive And auxiliary systems management. Inside, the owner will find an exquisite interior, finished with high-quality materials, with excellent noise isolation, ergonomic controls, a range of cutting-edge intelligent driver support services and comfortable seats. Thanks to these components, the driver (especially the passenger) is not so much tired from trips as he rests and relaxes, using the time behind the wheel to recuperate.

The special mode of operation of the Curve suspension, which dampens the inertial forces when cornering, makes the journey surprisingly comfortable. Futuristic soft neon lighting, which emphasizes the interior lines of the interior trim, adds pleasant emotions to passengers. A modern and very convenient projection screen displays not only the necessary information about the operation of the car directly on the windshield, but also a navigation map (depending on the type of configuration). Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the driver sees information not on windshield- an illusory picture "floats" over the hood of this luxury car.

The most comfortable Chinese cars

The ever-increasing quality of Chinese models has become a good reason and basis for the top of our ranking to include the most comfortable cars from the underworld.

2 LIFAN X70

Best interior soundproofing. Great popularity in Russia
Country: China
Average price: 799,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.3

When designing this crossover, Chinese experts provided 14 special niches in the body structure for installing additional sound insulation. In total, there are 28 noise-absorbing zones, guaranteeing the best acoustic protection for passengers and the driver. Body contouring, anatomical seats provide maximum comfort for long journeys.

For the driver, the support of the ESP complex, Hill Start Assist (stabilization system when starting on slopes) and many other systems that provide ease of use of the car will be noticeable. It is also worth noting the strict design style of interior decoration - laconic, with smooth lines of transitions, it is designed to enhance the harmony and comfort of this car.

1 GEELY EMGRAND GT

The most luxurious. Comfort seats for rear passengers with adjustment
Country: China
Average price: 1,209,000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.4

The secret of this car lies in the fact that it was based on the proven and reliable Volvo S 80 platform (the Chinese now own this trademark). Large and comfortable, EMGRAND GT is equipped with the latest technology and is a serious competitor to more expensive and famous brands, the cost of which is much higher.

When finishing spacious interior a high-quality polymer was used, so there is no smell of phenolic compounds, traditional for many cars from China, here. Dual-zone climate system, comfortable electrically adjustable seats (including the rear ones), premium class multimedia system, intelligent system driver support and many other features indicate that we have an expensive and prestigious car of the highest class.

One of the main criteria when choosing a car, which guides 90% of buyers, is just the level of comfort. It is both simple and difficult to define what comfort is at the same time, because it is still impossible to formulate exactly what it is. And only in general terms it can be noted that comfort is what makes our life easier, more convenient.

With regard to cars, manufacturers have brought some of their developments into a separate group, which is called the comfort system. In fact, almost all the advantages of a single car can be attributed to these: visibility, landing, simplicity - all this, you see, creates one or another level of comfort. Nevertheless, in order to understand what it is - the comfort of modern cars, we decided on a very rough, but at the same time understandable classification of comfort systems:

• Immediate comfort systems;
• Comfort systems

What are immediate comfort systems?

What can we attribute to the first group? What does the motorist constantly face? Of course, this is the driver's seat. A huge number of innovative systems and technologies are aimed at making the landing of the driver, and the passenger, as convenient as possible. As a result, modern cars instead of banal mechanical seat adjustments, they are equipped with electric ones. The more you pay, the higher the level of comfort. That is why BMW equips the luxury versions of its cars with seats with variable geometry. For example, the lateral support of the seats changes, their length increases so that the legs are as little as possible in tension. Or, for example, a position memory system driver's seat- why not a comfort system? Therefore, comfort is also different from comfort.

TO direct systems comfort, that is, what is used constantly and is already considered in the order of things, can be attributed to or, etc. All this also creates a high level of comfort and is in constant use. You can list the systems indefinitely, since everything that is done in the car is done for the comfort of those who will be in this car.

Comfort systems

What is meant by this group? For example, there is a car with basic system comfort, which we talked about earlier: automatic transmission, power steering, etc. Comfort systems are those that are not used constantly, but only under certain conditions. For example, a system that is connected only when the driver enters the track. On the one hand, the car already has a high level of comfort, but you can make movement even more comfortable with the help of such systems that operate under certain circumstances, under certain conditions.

In addition to cruise control, we can also mention the control system, intelligent system, etc.

The main rule of comfort

All innovative systems that are being introduced into cars, in fact, only cloud the mind of a person, and he, seeing how many useful options one car has, turns away from the one that has a simpler package, but at the same time is more comfortable.

What are the main comfort criteria that should be followed? This is not at all, in the form of heated wipers, remote start of a car, or. Yes, all this is certainly important, but there are systems that are decisive. These include characteristics, because it is very important how the car behaves on the road. For example, it can be crammed with electronics that supposedly increase comfort, but the part will be designed in such a way that each hole will penetrate into the cabin. Yes, with this state of affairs, you do not want any latest technology, you will be ready to give everything for quality undercarriage. From the same considerations, noise-vibration-sound insulation can be considered. Comfort is unimaginable without silence. Engine characteristics, the same automatic transmission that we mentioned are the main and main parameters that affect the comfort of a car, and all the rest electronic systems These are just small additions to what already exists.