Test Drive Volkswagen Touareg since 2010 SUV
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid. Price: not defined. On sale: since 2010 The bright future seemed to be a way there a long time lossed by ashes of social obligations. But the rethinking attitude towards the ecology again brought a bright theme into the light. Including car. So, in a year VW will present its first hybrid model Touareg Hybrid
Developing ecological being determines the emerging environmental consciousness. Indeed, it is not easy to stay aside when the car greens takes more and more space not only at exhibition sites, but also in dealerships. And most importantly, very uncomplicated: the inconspicuous role of catching with all the consequences is late.
Through the prism of the competitive struggle, the demonstration of prototypical Touareg Hybrid seems quite timely: the company goes almost in the rivals. In addition, VW hit two goals at once: and its own ecostatus has been technologically lifted, and the new generation of the SUV gently hinted carefully. While, the truth is only packed in the body of a modern Touareg hybrid power setting, which will appear serially in the following model generation. But the worthy deposit of the future Keeper of nature appear now: a quarter car reduces fuel consumption, moreover, corresponds to EURO environmental standards 5. At the same time, its comfort, dynamism, off-road qualities and traction properties did not deteriorate on the iota. Of course, the standard design of the machine had to make a number of changes that reduce the mass and improving the interaction of the components of the hybrid system. Instead of a transfer box with inter-axis differential blocking, a lightweight and compact Torsen was installed, an electro-hydraulic electrohydraulic came to replace the usual GUR, and the 8-step automaton received a modified control unit.
From the place of the Touareg Hybrid gently and silently begins using a 52-strong electric motor. If further promotion goes in the same smooth and leisure spirit, two more kilometers in silence are provided to you. But only at speeds up to 50 km / h. Then the relay takes the gasoline V-shaped six TSI volume with a volume of 3.0 liters. (333 l. P.) With a compressor. The electric motor will turn into a generator for a while, and when braking nickel-metal-hydride battery in the trunk, slightly cutting its volume. By the way, it is the electromotor that provides the livelihood of onboard systems while the START-STOP system is triggered, which is automatically jammed in the traffic lights. But there is a steam program that the motors implement together only with intensive acceleration, giving a total hybrid power in 374 liters. from. and 550 nm of torque. By the way, the first hundred VW Touareg Hybrid spreads less than 6.8 with electricity jokes are bad!
Driving Handling, dynamics declared off-road opportunities remained unchanged.
Salon
Both materials and ergonomics are difficult to complain.
Comfort
Those who did not have a business with hybrids, the first time will seem uncomfortable silence in conventional machines in the cabin.
Security
The high-voltage battery is closed by a protective body, the electro-hydrole and the electric pump of the oil system ensure stable operation even when the engine is turned off.
Price
Not determined.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Efficiency, environmental friendliness, dynamics, imbalances, comfort, advanced.
- The trunk is less than the ordinary model.
Specifications
Brand 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
Posted by: Dmitry Tyatyuchenko
A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [July 2009]
