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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid. Price: Not defined. On sale: since 2010 A bright future seemed to have a long -owned way for a long time as ash. But a rethought attitude to ecology again brought a bright topic into the light. Including car. So, a year later VW will present its first hybrid model Touareg Hybrid
The developing environmental being determines the emerging environmental consciousness. Indeed, it is not easy to stay away when car greens occupies more and more space not only on exhibition sites, but also in dealer price lists. And most importantly, it is very incomprehensible: the late role of catching up with all the consequences is late.
Through the prism of competitive struggle, the demonstration of the prototypical Touareg Hybrid seems quite timely: the company is almost a member of the rivals. In addition, VW hit two goals at once: he technically raised his own eco -start, and neatly hinted at the fast out of the new generation of the SUV. So far, however, only a hybrid power plant packaged in the body of modern Touareg, which will mass -appear in the next generation of the model. But worthy inclinations of the future custodian of nature are already manifested now: the car by a quarter reduces fuel consumption, moreover, it complies with the ecological standards of Euro 5. At the same time, its comfort, dynamism, off -road qualities and traction properties have not worsened. Of course, a number of changes had to be made to the standard design of the machine that reduce the mass and improve the interaction of the components of the hybrid system. Instead of a handout with a locking of the center differential, a light and compact Torsen was installed, the usual GUR replaced the servosa of electrihumlic, and the 8 -speed automatic received a modified control unit.
From the place of Touareg Hybrid, it is gently and silently touched with the help of a 52 -horsepower electric motor. If further advance goes in the same smooth and leisurely spirit, two more kilometers in silence are provided with you. But only at speeds up to 50 km/h. Then the baton is taken by a gasoline V-shaped six TSI with a volume of 3.0 liters. (333 l. P.) With a compressor. The electric motor for a while turns into a generator, and when braking nourishes a nickel-metal-hydride battery in the trunk, which slightly cut its volume. By the way, it is the electric motor that ensures the vital activity of the on-board systems during the response of the Start-Stop system, which automatically muffles the internal combustion engine on traffic lights. But there is also a pair program that motors implement together only with intensive acceleration, giving a total hybrid capacity of 374 liters. With. and 550 nm torque. By the way, the first hundred VW Touareg Hybrid exchanges less than 6.8 s with electricity jokes are bad!
Driving Management, dynamics, declared off -road opportunities remained unchanged.
Salon
Both the materials and ergonomics are difficult to complain.
Comfort
Those who did not deal with hybrids will seem to seem uncomfortable unusual for ordinary machines silence in the cabin.
Security
The high -voltage battery is closed by a protective case, electro -hydrogen and an electric pump of the oil system provide stable operation even with the ICE turned off.
Price
Unspecified.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Economy, environmental friendliness, dynamics, implementation, comfort, advanced.
- The trunk is less than that of a regular model.
Specifications
Mark and model - VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Dimensions - 4754x1928x1726 mm
Engine - gasoline, 2995 cm3, 333 hp/5500 min -1; Electric, 52 hp
Transmission - automatic, 8 -speed
Dynamics - 240 km/h; 6.8 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Lexus RX450H
Author: Dmitry Tytyuchenko
A source: Magazine 5 wheel [July 2009]
