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Test drive VW Multivan Panamericana

The Panamericana Special Model is an ideal offer for people who are ready to travel in the mountains at an angle of 90 degrees and at the same time do not want to break
The Panamericana model passed 25,000 kilometers from Alaska to Fiery Earth. Angry asphalt, overcoming the jungle, mountain passes and crossing the off -road of real American plateaus. Charged by all -wheel drive with a higher landing version of Panamericana VW Multivan began to storm the garages of amateurs. It remains only to figure out whether this monster can fit in a regular garage. The serial version of the 4Motion is 1.97 meters high, dancing is dancing under the roof of any garage, but a new version of 2 meters with an embossed may have some problems.
Hardy due to powerful off -road configuration
It is really easier to take control with a package of off -road configuration. For an additional 11.275 euros, the car rises 50 millimeters, and also boasts of the universal off -road tires All Terrain 235/70 R 16, worn on special wheels. Below, the car protects the most important details from scars with an inconsistent protective layer of aluminum. It is not surprising, because offrouts have to swallow a lot of dust! Where the front -wheel drive T5 cannot go further, clinging to the body on the land, Panamericana is just starting to have fun. Haldex multi -disc clutch easily distributes force on both axes. Climbing the mountain, 90 percent go forward. Under special conditions, a distribution of 50 by 50 on both axes is possible.
 
Pedal for tender legs
Despite the all -wheel drive and maximum torque of 400 nm, driving this beast in difficult situations requires many accuracy and thoroughness. A rigid checkpoint and not at all briskly acceleration of the TDI engine with a volume of 2.5 liters with a capacity of 174 hp are united against the driver. It would be more mobile with automation. In really difficult situations, it will be easier for drivers with experience who knows how to press the gas pedal with a pale, not forgetting to release the clutch.
Depreciation and driving dynamics leave much to be desired. But what does it matter when there is an incomparable off -road feeling that requires professional driving skills. The six -seater Panamericana is in the standard set of 54,000 euros in Europe.

Author Vitaly Goldenberg

 
 
 
 

Source: Autolet.ru