Test drive Volkswagen Touareg 2007 - 2010 SUV
Gray hair in a beard
Restyling in the automobile world is like a second youth. This usually happens with people about 40, when a person has already achieved a lot and proved to himself and others what he actually stands, and not that the marketers came up with him. For some, this is a gray hair in a beard, and someone is experiencing rejuvenation with their own children, carried away by what was inaccessible in the days of his first to youth. The first real SUV in the history of the German concern, and even so successful, was also updated. The Porsche Cayenne brother was built on his chassis, who also recently survived restyling. You can distinguish the updated Touareg from the old one, first of all, by the headlights to replace the boring and endlessly correct rectangles, lanterns of a more intricate shape came, and the front line adorns the chrome insert, like the sedans of the passato, Bora and the hothatch Golf GTI. In a dark machine, such metamarfoses are more noticeable, and, paraphrasing the proverb, I want to say: gray hair in a beard is shine in the face. However, we got a silver Touareg, and even with a new 3.0-liter turbodiesel. Of course, with a machine gun and air suspension, these are almost mandatory options for a machine of this class. Without them, according to Volkswagen salon managers, SUVs are practically not sold. Preparing the machine for tests, the Dop equipment department equipped our Touareg with a new engine control unit, which increased the power of the motor by 40 hp. Moreover, outwardly, it is impossible to find in any way, so we went to the city without paying attention to the chip tuning.
The first thing that catches the eye of the salon is an extremely simplified central console. She looks too simply against the background of wood inserts and under aluminum, and the plastic of the entire front panel does not correspond to the Volkswagen image. The steering wheel is also rustic. Gracein plastic in the center of the four -spoke lamb leads universal longing, how could such a steering wheel be installed in such a car? Yes, for a surcharge you can order a more nice 3-spacecraft with wooden inserts, but even for the basic version there is an existing steering wheel too primitive. Even the scattering of buttons, generously scattered on the sides, does not save him. Here
and cruise control, and music management, and a terribly marvelous on-board computer. But the instrument panel is a masterpiece, it will unconditionally appeal to fans of Swiss chronographs with an abundance of dials. Tuareg has as many as 6 of them, each of which is enclosed in a chrome rim with a bright red arrow, plus a large color display with an already mentioned sophisticated menu. The display may simultaneously display the speed in miles, the transmission turned on, the temperature of the outboard air, the clock, the total and daily mileage, the selected radio station, etc. Eyes run up, so finding what you need on the screen do, alas, not always. It was also necessary to get a TV here
The 3.0-liter turbodiesel conquered his traction and ideal understanding with a 6-speed automatic. The greatest impression is accelerated with a gas pedal pressed 3/4 from the maximum capabilities of the machine. After a second delay in the Touareg turbopause, he literally shoots from the place after 2000 rpm, and acceleration continues up to 4000. The machine sorts the transmission almost imperceptibly, and the set
the speeds are confident, but at the same time smoothly. If you drown the gas pedal to the floor, then the impression of lightness during acceleration melts, the engine instantly twists to the maximum 4500 rpm, the machine is tougher than the usual shifts the transmission, and since there are six of them and they are selected close enough, a high body on a soft suspension every now and then and then and then and then and then and then Swers back and forth. In addition, we got a not quite ordinary Touareg: its 3.0-liter turbodiesel with the help of Chip-tuning of the German company DigiteC was forced from 234 to 274 hp, at the same time, from 500 to 550 nm, a torque was increased. The cost of chip tuning in the dealer cabin is $ 1700. At first glance, the price of flashing the control unit seems to be somewhat overstated, but given the fact that such a forcing is not displayed in the documents, and, accordingly, the road tax is paid in the previous power, the forcing costs are fully paid off in two years. In addition, an authorized dealer gives its own guarantee for 3 years or 100 thousand km on the car, while usually during a chip tuning, the machine is removed with a guarantee.
As a result, we do not have official data on the dynamics of the forced Touareg, but on our own measurements, acceleration up to a hundred takes about 9.5 seconds. At
this fuel consumption remained at the previous, very moderate level. With a fairly aggressive ride around the city, Touareg easily fits in 12-14 liters of diesel fuel per hundred, while the gasoline counterpart of similar power would probably consume at least 20 liters. As for the characteristic diesel tarrament, it is noticeable in Touareg only when acceleration, if the engine speeds are in the range from 1000 to 2000 rpm. Further, the engine works like a gasoline, only the thrust is a head higher and the maximum power is already reached about 4000 rpm. Those. There is no need to listen to the angry howl of the motor at 7000 rpm, characteristic of lighters (as fans of diesel engines are called gasoline motors with ignition of the fuel mixture from the spark plug). As a result, for acoustic comfort, the diesel Touareg is on a par with a gasoline version, but at the same time, as mentioned above, is significantly more economical.
But the suspension disappointed: it is designed for people with a very trained vestibular apparatus.
When the shock absorbers are in a comfortable mode of operation, the SUV sways on any, even the most nominal waves of asphalt, and reacts with deep rolls to any deviation of the steering wheel. Of course, in this mode, most minor irregularities remain absolutely invisible to the driver and passengers, but hesitates them very quickly, especially children. The transfer of shock absorbers into a sports regime slightly improves the buildup situation is almost completely eliminated and light shakes on road joints are transmitted to the body. In general, Touareg remains a very comfortable car, and there can be no talk of any sports control. In addition, the steering wheel at a speed of less than 60 km/h remains an off -road absolutely empty, and with an increase in speed, reactive force on the steering wheel remains purely nominal. There is absolutely no desire to go on Tuareg quickly. A light excursion on the roads confirmed the rather high potential of the SUV as a true African nomad recall that Tuarean is nomadic tribes living in Sahara. The ability to increase road clearance to 300 mm, as well as forced blocking of the rear differential, coupled with a lowering gear, make Volkswagen one of the best SUVs in their class, which is confirmed by many tests. Moreover, thanks to independent, almost passenger pneumatic suspensions, on a broken concrete Touareg is very comfortable, and with a storm
the tears of the transmission, coupled with the anti -industrial system, demonstrate the idyll of mechanics and electronics. The trunk of the wheels is minimal, and the SUV, like the company, continues to climb incredible climbs, as if in front of him are a simple border stone. We parted with Volkswagen Touareg in the same way as we met in a strict and formal atmosphere, completing my acquaintance with a strong friendly handshake. Touareg, as it was, remained quite a successful car. In it, the Germans, with their characteristic prudence and pedantry, implemented a compromise between a real SUV and a representative car. Both of these qualities in the car are present and have the right to life. And that the restyling he only slightly refreshed the appearance of the machine and replenished the line of the engines with another excellent turbodiesel, which more than performs any task and does not require a lot of fuel in return. So Touareg has remained a reliable and proven friend and business partner, and that it is better to look for her in love with people, and not from cars, Touareg was not created for her. This is an honest car, for honest money, without licking and sentiments.
By the way, as for the price. The basic version of the Touareg with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel is $ 62,000. The tested car with an abundance of additional options is estimated at 75,000.
Ah, yes, I forgot to notice that our parting was quite fast because, having returned Touareg to the car dealership, I went to the dealer of the eminent British brand to pick up a luxurious class but more on that later ...
Text: Leonid Pavlov.
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Good off -road abilities
Great dynamics
Low fuel consumption
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The interior decoration does not correspond to the status of the machine
Rocker and rimming air suspension
The price of the tested car is $ 75000
Complete the test of the tested car
Frontary airbags
Side airbags
Inflatable curtains
Abs
Anti -boom system
The system of dynamic stabilization
Adjustable suspension
A full -wheel drive transmission
Steering amplifier
Automatic transmission
Multifunctional steering wheel
Adjustable steering column in height
Adjustable steering column by departure
Steering wheel decoration with leather
Salon decoration with leather
Lobic glass electric heating
Electric heating of the front seats
Rear -view mirror
Remote Central Castle
Air conditioner
Climate control mono
Climate control is two-zone
Electric drive and heating of external mirrors
Electric power drive of external mirrors
Electr -glass lifts are front
Rear electric windows
Back seat
Adjustable angle of inclination of the back seats
CD-audio system
CD changer
Light sensor
Rain sensor
Trip computer
Parctronics
Lighting headlights
Fog lights
headlight washer
Alloy wheels
Coloring metallic
lectroregulation of the driver's seat
Electroregulation of the front seats
Cruise control
Xenon headlights
Specifications
Body
Body type 5-door station wagon
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 555-1570
Equipped mass, kg 2350
Full mass, kg 2945
Length, mm 4754
Width, mm 1928
Height, mm 1726
Wheel base, mm 2855
Road clearance, mm 220-300
Engine
Diesel type with turbocharging and direct fuel injection
Front location, longitudinally
Location and number of cylinders V6
Working volume, cm 2967
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 8391.4
The degree of compression 17
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 224/4000
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 500/1750
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed, automatic
The permanent drive is full with the central differential Torsen and the possibility of forced blocking the rear differential
The front suspension is independent, pneumatic, on double levers
The rear suspension is independent, pneumatic, multi -link
Front brakes Disco ventilated
Rear brakes Disco ventilated
Tires 235/65 R17
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 205
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, with 9.9
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 14.6
country cycle 8.7
mixed cycle 11.1
Fuel tank capacity, l 100
Fuel DT
Source: Carclub.ru
