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April 2 in St. Petersburg opened the so-called "spring" auto show, entitled "World of Cars 2008". Recall - Peter is a truly unique city. Here, the "international" road show held more than once in two years in Paris or Frankfurt. And not even every year, as in the same Geneva. Motorists already visited St. Petersburg salons twice a year! Spring and autumn. Moreover, the organizers of both insist that they make "most important automotive event. This year, the entrance to the spring auto show in St. Petersburg was worth as much 200 rubles. Let's see what the organizers have prepared for the money. But nothing in the grand "world car", we have not seen. As usual, the exhibition which takes place in the building of a concert set, does not infect visitors a huge area. The entire cabin can be, in effect, bypass for 30 minutes, and it is taking into account the stops at some benches and staring at beautiful girls (the last feast for the eyes, though fans of "strawberries" may disappoint - the naked body, this time a bit). Naturally, there are no world premieres in St. Petersburg was not. And Russian too. Although not. Citroen was first shown by Russian buyers own SUV C-Crosser and the new C5 sedan. Moreover, the call and the price. So, Citroen C5 will cost in Russia of 689,000 rubles ($ 29,100), and we begin to deliver not only from sedans, and wagons. Moreover, the French finally decided to sell diesels in Russia! Buyers can choose between a total of six power units. Gasoline volume 1.8 (127hp), 2.0 (143 hp) and 3.0 (215 hp) and three diesel engines: 2.0 (138 hp), 2.2 (173) and 2.7 (210 hp. sec.). With regard to C-Crosser, then this model is built on a Mitsubishi Outlander XL, yet will have only a 2.4-liter petrol unit, but will be available soon, and 2,2-liter diesel engine. Cost C-Crosser will be from 963,500 rubles. (Or $ 40,700) to 1,142,500 rubles. And it turns out that the cheaper C-Crosser does not name - for comparison, Mitsubishi Outlander XL with the same 2.4-liter engine costs from 903,696 rubles. ($ 38,200). We arrived in St. Petersburg and the Chinese, without which it now does not pass a car showroom in Russia, even the smallest. Moreover, Chinese companies Chery and Great Wall have shown not some "promising" development, they often bring in various exhibitions, and have serial samples. Distinguished Chery. This company is pleased with St. Petersburg just three new models: a small hatchback Kimo, a large minivan B14 and a tiny sedan QQ6 (formally, this is a hatchback, but the machine looks like a sedan). The last car of interest largely because it is based on ... Daewoo Matiz. Externally QQ6 looks surprisingly good, and interior design is also on the level. True, the build quality and finishing materials are not good. Yes, and considerable price. A vehicle with a 1.1-liter engine (65 hp), with music, two airbags, ABS, steering, air conditioning and alloy wheels worth 263,500 rubles. or slightly more than $ 11,000. For comparison, the most expensive Matiz with 1.0-liter engine sell for 261,100 rubles. (A Matiz for a modest request and did 190,000 rubles)..