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Test Drive Volkswagen Caravelle: Generation "T"
The history of commercial and family-owned cars Volkswagen with an index t takes its beginning in 1950, when the Dutch exporter VW Ben Ponu came to mind the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a car for the transport of minor goods and a small number of passengers.After approving the idea of \u200b\u200bPon's leadership of the German concern in 1950, the production of Volkswagen T1 was used at the factory in Wolfsburg.
The VW T1 was equipped with an engine and a transmission from VW Beetle and could transport up to 750 kg of cargo. Externally, the legendary T1 Bulli was distinguished by a huge VW logo on the front and divided into two parts of the windshield.
Volkswagen T1.
17 years later, the second generation of VW Transporter appeared. In terms of chassis and design, the novelty has kept the motifs T1. Of the more than 2.5 million T2 cars produced in Germany, two thirds went to export. The new conveyor had a more comfortable cabin with undeveloped frontal glass, an improved rear suspension and a more powerful engine. Sliding doors on the sides have entered the standard package.
Volkswagen T2.
In 1979, the production of a new generation VW T3 began. Despite the fact that the motor in Volkswagen T3 was still behind (such a layout was considered obsolete), the car enjoyed great popularity in Western Europe. In 1985-86, the VW T3 option could be equipped with electric killers, heated seats, air conditioning, full-wheel drive and ABS system. At the same time, the versions of Caravelle appeared (designed for business clients) and Multivan (family universal car).
Volkswagen T3.
1990 was marked by the appearance of a new generation VW T4. This car became the first tracset, in which the engine front location was used. Also in T4 appeared front actuator and water cooling of the engine. VW T4 was produced by a huge circulation and still found in many markets, including Russian.
Volkswagen T4.
Volksvagen T5 has been produced since 2003. Like the previous generation, T5 has a cross-location of the engine. The PPC lever was moved to the dashboard. Models equipped with five- and six-cylinder engines were equipped with an automatic transmission and optionally equipped with a all-wheel drive system.
Volkswagen T5.
In 2010, sales of the new generation Volkswagen T5GP started in Russia. The novelty received a new design of the front part in the style of the rest of the model range VW. Also updated taillights and design of wheeled wheels.
We had an elongated version of Volkswagen Caravelle with a 9-seater passenger compartment (including the driver). An indispensable car for corporate transport or simply people who love to get on vacation by a large company.
The appearance of the new VW Caravelle is made in the overall style with the rest of the model near the German concern.
An elongated 40 cm base allows passengers to easily take any place in the cabin, without feeling absolutely no discomfort. Each chair in the cabin is equipped with a comfortable armrest and adjustment of the backing angle. In addition, optional climatic installation is provided for the rear passengers.
In the salon VW, we recognize 100%. Dashboard, steering wheel climate installation - unification with other models is obvious.
There is an opportunity to retail the caravelle retractable footboard with electric drives and the second sliding door. If there is a need to carry a large cargo, then all seven rear seats can be easily removed from the cabin.
From the driver's seat, the updated instrument panel with a white backlight and a central display displaying the readings of the route computer is visible.
Depending on the layout of the internal space, the VW Caravelle can take on board up to 11 passengers.
The new VW Caravelle is available with a 2.0 liter gasoline engine and a diesel engine of the same volume. If the gasoline motor is represented only in one modification with a capacity of 115 hp, the unit on heavy fuel can boast of four versions. The first two modifications with a capacity of 84 and 102 hp Completed only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Next, a version that issues 140 hp is followed. Such a VW Caravelle is offered with a 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed automatic DSG transmission with double clutch. Top diesel Bitdi variant with two 180 hp turbocharms And the maximum torque of 400 nm can also be equipped with a 6-speed MCPP or a DSG robot. In addition, this engine first allows you to install a DSG gearbox in combination with a 4Motion branded full-wheel drive.
Each row of seats can be independently dismantled, thereby having a huge cargo compartment.
Test VW Caravelle was equipped with a 140-strong version of the diesel engine and a mechanical transmission. The power reserve and torque is enough for both the city and for the movement along the highway.
Good visibility, the presence of rear parking sensors and large, comfortable side mirrors sometimes allow you to forget that you manage a large minibus. But vigilance wakes up in turns. If you go over with the speed of the entrance, then the 5.3-meter Veng begins to grow threateningly.
Compared with the usual version, the long-base VW Caravelle was stretched by 40 cm.
Compared to 5-cylinder engines and 2.5 TDI, which completed the previous generation of Volkswagen T5, with a decrease in the volume of new 4-cylinder engines added power and moment, and also became more economical. In a mixed cycle with 6 passengers on board, the test caravelle distinguished himself more than a moderate appetite: the flow of diesel was not rising above 10 liters per hundred.
Already in the sixth time in a row, the next commercial generation of Volkswagen has proven its consistency. Excellent features of the interior transformation, a large selection of motors, the mass of optional equipment, the presence of special versions focused on various areas of business, this is not a complete list of petitions T.
The basic cost of VW Caravelle is 1,348,400 rubles. The price of ComfortLine starts with a mark of 1,549,500 rubles. Test car with a mass of additional options is estimated at 2,290,000 rubles.
Ruslan Galimov
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High price
Price of the tested car - 2,290,000 rubles.
Specifications
Body
Body type minivan
Number of seats 9.
The volume of the trunk, l -
Curb weight, kg 2075
Full weight, kg -
Length, mm 5292
Width, mm 1904
Height, mm 1990
Wheel base, mm 3400
Road clearance, mm 165
Engine
Diesel type
Front location transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, see 1968
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm -
Compression ratio -
Number of valves on the cylinder -
Maximum power, hp / rpm 140/3500
Maximum torque, nm / rpm 340 / 1750-2500
Transmission
Gearbox Mechanical 6-speed
Drive front
McPherson front suspension with transverse stability stabilizer
Rear suspension Diagonal levers with transverse stability stabilizer
Front brakes disc ventilated
Rear brakes disk
Tires 215/65 R16
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km / h 173
The time of overclocking is 0-100 km / h, from 14.2
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km
urban cycle 9.6
country cycle 6.3.
mixed cycle 7.5
Fuel tank capacity, L -
Fuel diesel fuel
A source: Carclub.ru.
