Volkswagen Multivan test drive since 2003 minivan
New Multiveen from Volkswagen
A spacious salon that can be easily converted from a regular passenger to a dining room or bedroom, a powerful engine, a large carrying capacity, softness, ease of control, all this distinguishes Volkswagen (VW) multivene from other cars. They are suitable for both business and home.On September 1821, a presentation of the new model of commercial vehicles VW T5 was held at the Volkswagen Center of Rus-Rlan. Our magazine was also invited to this presentation.
Russian motorist is well acquainted with the Volkswagen Multivan T4 model. Now he has to get acquainted with T5, who went on sale in mid -September of this year. The Multivan T5 showed itself in all its glory: a new design, headlights and a radiator grille, pens, mirrors and disks have changed, and other panels received another relief pattern.
The car is longer than its predecessor by 101 mm, wider than 64 mm and higher by 24 mm. The internal volume of the universal salon increased to 5.4 m3. Diesel and gasoline engines are installed under the hood. The diesel row is much wider than gasoline. By the way, during the presentation, the Multivan T5 was shown with a five -cylinder diesel engine with a volume of 2.5 liters (174 hp) and a maximum torque of 400 nm. The equipment can be a five -cylinder diesel with a volume of 2.5 liters (130 hp) with a maximum torque of 340 nm and a four -cylinder diesel engine with a volume of 1.9 l (104 l.). If a gasoline unit is pretty to you, then a choice of either a four -cylinder engine with a volume of 2.0 l (115 hp), or a six -cylinder (V6) with a capacity of 235 liters. With. It is noteworthy that the gearbox is 6-speed (mechanical and automatic). The five -speed (only mechanical) is equipped with four -cylinder engines both diesel and gasoline. The presence of five or six gears provides soft dynamic acceleration to 100 km/h in 15.8 seconds. Maximum speed 168 km/h; The speedometer indicates 220 km/h. There is an anti -lock brake system (ABS), installed by the package, which includes the electronic location of the differential (EDS) and the anti -wings system (ASR).
The landing of the T5 is high. It is not scary to turn off with such a road gap and on a dirt road, and in the city you can jump along the borders, especially since the engine is completely protected from the bottom.
On the go, the car is very good. This provides front -wheel drive and the rear independent suspension. Plus soft clutch and sensitive brake pedal. The gas pedal is moderately elastic. On it you can relax your leg and at the same time control the supply of fuel without much effort.
The designers tried to provide the driver with maximum comfort. The gear lever is located on the dashboard, above the right knee of the driver. Moreover, you can switch speed without tearing the elbow from the armrest. A similar location of the lever made the driver’s place to the next front place and back to the salon unhindered, which is especially convenient, for example, during the rain (you can not get out of the car). The chair, as well as the driver’s headrest, have an adjustments back and forth and up and down in case the density of the street flow limits the review. The seat is comfortable and not too soft. It is in this that you can spend the whole day. Numerous glove compartment, boxes and compartments located around the driver's place for road documentation. Branch for glasses, a retractable stand for glasses with an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Below, under the gear lever, a refrigerator, where a two -liter plastic bottle is placed. The steering column is adjustable in height and angle of inclination. The steering wheel has a hydraulic booster and sheathed with the skin so that the hands do not slip. At the base of the rear-view salon mirror there is a backlight (several operating modes), and a mirror with backlight is mounted for a female driver in a visor.
Now about the most interesting about the passenger salon. The two entrances of the car (except for two front doors and trunk doors) are equipped with sliding doors. Therefore, you can accept or land passengers, regardless of what the curb and which side have you parked. Both doors have windows and curtains, neatly hiding in the skin. The same on the windows. The steps with the Multivan logo at the entrance are highlighted. Paul Ustlan carpet. The chairs in the cabin (there are only five of them) are installed in the direction of movement, although if desired, they can be deployed by 45, 90 and 180 degrees. All seats are equipped with seat belts, fasteners for children's seats. Under each of them there is a box for things, and at the top, a rotary ceiling of local lighting, a rotary deflector of local supply ventilation and a airbag. Each chair has two folding armrests. In addition to the refrigerator, there is also a large refrigerator near the driver. Rosettes near the back row of seats. The Multivan T5 salon at first glance seems simple, but in it you will find anything: everything is mounted in the upholstery of the walls, seats and panels.
It is not difficult to arrange a dining room. To do this, turn the front seats with your back to the windshield, push them away from the rear. A table with cup holders and ashtrays is put forward and laid out between them. The rear three chairs made as a single sofa are laid out. Push the folded front seats to them and here is a large bed on wheels. And if you need a spacious cargo compartment, remove the chairs and a table from the guides and remove everything out of the car.
Multivan T5 costs from 48,500 euros, which is no more expensive than the previous model. But the design and technical characteristics have become much better. Volkswagen always takes care that it is comfortable in its cars.
Technical characteristics of Multivan T5
TDI engine type
Engine volume, cm3 2461 (2.5 l)
The number/location of the cylinders is 5/in order
Maximum power, kW (l. P.) 96 (130) at 3500 1/min.
Maximum torque 340 Nm at 2000 1/min.
The gearbox is mechanical, 6-speed
Permissible full weight, kg 3000
Carrying capacity, kg 1000
Maximum speed, km/h 168
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, from 15.8
Front -wheel drive
Dimensional dimensions (length x width x height), mm 4890x1904x1944
The number of places 7
Fuel tank volume, l 80
Equipment
Cast disks Miato
Tires 215/65 R 16
Two sliding side doors
Coloring of moldings in the color of the body
Profiles for attaching trunk on the roof
The second single seat in the cabin
The shift window on the right
On-board computer
Comfort
Leather steering wheel
Middle table
The curtain of the luggage compartment
Paul Carpet in a passenger salon
Decorative aluminum inserts
Two ceiling panels with deflectors in the passenger salon
Multivan backlight
Additional options
Climate control three-zone
Toning the passenger salon
Delta car radio with CD player
Rain sensor
Darcling mirror
Full -size spare wheel
Reinforced suspension
Opening the rear suspension from the cabin
Blocking
Spray -haired ones
Folding external mirrors
Automatic turning on the headlights
Cruise control
Fog lights
Washers of headlights
Heating of windshield washer nozzles
Basic equipment
Cabinet
Corps of external mirrors and doors in the color of the body
Bumpers in the color of the body
Chromely cladding of the radiator
Seats of the driver and front passenger with height adjustment, armrests and lumbar support
Four sunscreen curtains on the side windows in the passenger salon
ABS, EdS, MSR, ASR
Two airbags (driver and front passenger)
Two airbags to protect the chest of the driver and front passenger
Two head pillows of the driver's safety and front passenger
Preparation of ISOFIX for attaching children's seats
Six rigging loops in a passenger salon
central locking
Electric drive of external mirrors with heating
Electric windows with traumatic automation
Steering column adjustable in height and angle of inclination
