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Volkswagen updated T5 introduced in Frankfurt. After the premiere, two weeks have not passed, as we have the opportunity to check the cars in combat conditions. What did Wolfsburgse see this time? T5 modernization was waiting for a long six years, the last update of the popular conveyor in Europe in 2003. For a long time? Well no. In a commercial environment, such a rotation is the norm. So what is the T-Wheel become different? No need to be super-observant to notice changes in the view. Massed the conveyor. New headlights made in the spirit of new golf, polo and sirogko. Spoted bumpers and rear lights. But the sheer bus sidewalls remained the same.
Inside the new three-spin steering wheel and new tidy. Finally! Eye-eating blue-red backlight replaced neutral-white! Even on the cheapest versions equipped with a manual box, now there is an indicator that recommends in a timely manner to switch to the desired transmission. It seems a trifle, and save it is very decent.
In addition, Volkswagens updated a number of radio navigation systems. Two and three-zone climatic systems and active cruise control are available to order. Germans proudly noted that they worked on the anatomy
chairs. Well, probably, it is more convenient for them, but I remember the former were good ... noise insulation? Oh yeah! Inside it became noticeably quieter. So what, and above this, the Germans have worked here on fame. Vibrations, by the way, also dubbed. Gasoline engines with a capacity of 116 and 235 hp remained unchanged. But with diesel engines, large metamorphoses occurred. 105-strong 1.9 TDI and 2.5 TDI, outstanding from 131 to 174 horses, retired. Their place under the hood took a two-liter motor, which is produced with four degrees of forsing: 84 hp (220 nm), 102 hp (250 nm), 140 hp (340 nm) and 180 hp (400 nm).
In the first three TDI, the supervision provides a turbocharger with a variable geometry. In the most powerful 180-stronger option (he has a BITDI abbreviation), a two-stage reducing, with two turbines, by the way, also managed is used. New engines are more technological, economical (on average, consumption is reduced by 1.9 l / 100 km) and they all comply with EURO-5 norms. But in Russia, T5 will be sold with motors that meet Euro-4. By the way, thanks to the new algorithm for the operation of the injection system, diesel engines have become noticeably softer and work quiet.
If I needed a workhorse, I would pay attention to a 102-strong modification. Such an engine is associated with a mechanical transmission, it seems the most optimal option economical,
in the city allows you to quickly reveal from the traffic lights (not the last time it contributes to short gears), and plus the cargo is not bad for the mountain kilometers. 84-horsepower will take away only foam. But the 180-strong motor with two turbines is already something. And on the highway, and on the mountain stiletto, and in the pinch of the difficult streets of Rome, the engine even allowed to fool up. The benefit of the tourist California, which I got, was equipped with a seven-step preselective DSG box. On cars such a class, such a box for the first time. And, I must say, it combines with a powerful engine just wonderful. With electronics, you quickly find a common language.
Transfer switches quickly, but smoothly. Transitions to reduced annoying pauses are not annoyed. It is worth a thoroughly on the pedal of gas, the automation takes under the visor, throws off a pair of gear down (depending on the conditions), instantly raises turns and shock turns on the clutch. A small impetus and a further pleasing soul powerful acceleration. In general, tandem engine-box has succeeded. Work aggregates are cooled, quickly and comfortable.
You can juggle by gears and manually. You will not overcome the faster on the mountain roads. Interestingly, how will the transmission behave in the process of operation? Doesn't Multivan hard for her? Engineers assure, no reasons for concern. A pair of clutches is designed for the entire service life of the car and is able to digest the torque up to 600 nm. On the move T5 remained loyal. He is also harsh, shook up with all the body, passes irregularities, and also damn confidently holds the trajectory. To shoot down the T-shku from the intended path you need to try. The powerful hydraulicel does not deprive the driver with the necessary information about the roadway. By the way, Transporter, Caravelle, California and Multivan now even in the most budget versions have a biased system, which is now able to control the course stability of the road train, if T5 works in a pair with a trailer!
In Russia, restyling T5 in the first priking will appear in the spring of 2010. The cost is likely to remain unchanged. In Germany, the cars are already sold plug prices 22 15055 500 euros. From competitors in the Russian market in T-shki to one degree or another Ford Transit, Renault Trafic, Fiat Ducato, Mercedes Viano, Peugeot Boxer. Another alternative to the big minivan SsangYong Rodius.
The T5 platform is produced four models of Caravelle, Multivan, Transporter and California (in the photo they are in order). T5 has as many as 460 serial versions of execution with various body options
T5 According to the EURO NCAP test technique, a four-star security rating has earned. For a car with such a mass this is a wonderful indicator. Four front airbags are available to order in the top five (they are already in the database) and two side curtains for the driver and front passenger. On the photo California in a hiking state
California is a mobile home. It has everything you need in a journey. Water, gas, compassional refrigerator, folding chairs, two beds for four, mass of organizers, boxes and shelves, all kinds of curtains and curtains ... The main thing in California is a place to relax for two under the roof, which rises using a hydropodeteer. To order is offered folding awning, which can be installed to the right of the car. Hiding the awning to the tube, which is attached on the roof edge on the right. In the photo below Dorestayling California
As before, T5 will be equipped with a 4motion all-wheel drive transmission. By default, the entire torque here is transmitted to the front axle. Only the front wheels are checked, the rear axle will connect using the friction clutch. The updated T5 received the fourth generation Haldex clutch. By the way, a couple of months ago we rode on dorestayling all-wheel drive Multivan (in the photo) equipped with the previous second Haldex. The operation of the transmission and the timeliness of the inclusion of the coupling complaints did not cause. True, a couple of times to abandon the sandwestern Multivan, we had to be heavy, the road clearance is small, and the rubber was not off-road. The patency of the all-wheel drive T5 can be somewhat improved, forcingly blocking the plug-in coupling. Frispatient extremals that are thirsting for unlimited off-road, as an option can order an additional mechanical locking of the rear axle differential and off-road tires
Text: Vitaly Kabyshev
Stock Photo Author and Volkswagen
A source: AUTO.Mail.Ru.
