VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER KOMBI test drive since 2010 minibus
New breathing of the conveyor
Volkswagen updated T5 introduced in Frankfurt. After the premiere, not even two weeks had passed, we had the opportunity to check the cars in combat conditions. What did the Wolfsburg residents prepare this time? T5 modernization has been waiting for a long six years, the last update of the popular conveyor in Europe was comprehended in 2003. For a long time? Well no. In a commercial environment, such a rotation is norm. So what has the T-shka become different? You do not need to be super-observative to notice changes in the look. The conveyor matured. New headlights made in the spirit of new golf, Polo and Siro. Crossed bumpers and rear lights. But the steep bus sides remained the same.
Inside, a new three -spoke steering wheel and new tidy. Finally! The eyes of the blue-red backlight were replaced by a neutral white! Even on the cheapest performances equipped with a manual box, now there is an indicator that recommends timely to switch to the desired gear. It seems like a trifle, but saving allows you to very decently.
In addition, Volkswagenovites updated a number of radio-navigation systems. Two- and three-zone climatic systems and active cruise control are available to order. The Germans proudly note that they worked on anatomy
chairs. Well, probably, they are more convenient in them, but I remember the previous ones were good ... noise insulation? Oh yeah! Inside it became noticeably quieter. Well, what, and on this the Germans worked for glory here. Vibration, by the way, also decreased. Gasoline engines with a capacity of 116 and 235 hp. They remained unchanged. But with diesel engines, large metamorphoses occurred. 105-horsepower 1.9 TDI and 2.5 TDI, issuing from 131 to 174 horses, was sent to retirement. Their place under the hood was taken by a two -liter motor, which is produced with four degrees of force: 84 hp. (220 nm), 102 hp (250 nm), 140 hp (340 nm) and 180 hp (400 nm).
In the first three TDI, the boost is provided by a turbocharger with variable geometry. In the most powerful 180-horsepower version (it has an abbreviation of Bitdi), two-stage boost is used, with two turbines, by the way, also controlled. New engines are more technological, economical (on average, the consumption is reduced by 1.9 l/100 km) and environmentally friendly, they comply with Euro-5 standards. But in Russia T5 will be sold with engines that meet Euro-4. By the way, thanks to the new algorithm for the operation of the injection system, diesel engines began to work noticeably softer and quieter.
If I needed a workhorse, I would pay attention to a 102-horsepower modification. Such an engine, coupled with a mechanical transmission, seems to be the most optimal option economical,
in the city, it allows a furry bullet from traffic lights (not least short transfers contribute to this), and plus the loading of the 84-lord brothers drags only foam to the mountain kilometers. But the 180-horsepower engine with two turbines is already something. And on the highway, and on mountain stilettos, and in the crowding of impassable streets of Rome, the motor even allowed to play a wack. Fortunately, the tourist California, which I got, was equipped with a seven -speed pre -sequential DSG box. On cars of this class, a similar box for the first time. And, I must say, it is combined with a powerful motor is simply wonderful. With electronics, you quickly find a common language.
The programs are switched quickly, but smoothly. Transitions to lowered pauses are not irritated. It is worth it to stomp well along the gas pedal, the automation takes under the visor, throws off a couple of gears down (depending on the conditions), instantly raises the speed and shock on the clutch. A small impetus and further pleasing powerful acceleration. In general, the tandem of the engine was a success. Units work harmoniously, quickly and comfortably.
It is possible to juggle with gears manually. You will not accelerate faster at the same time, but on mountain roads manual switching will save the brakes the lower the transmission, the more effective the engine braking. I wonder how the transmission will behave during operation? Is Multiven hard for her? Engineers assure, there are no reasons for concern. A box with a pair of clutch is designed for the entire service life of the car and is able to digest torque to 600 nm. On the go, T5 remained true to himself. He is also strictly, shaking his whole body, passes through bumps, and also damn confidently holds the trajectory. You still need to try to bring down the T-shka from the intended path. A powerful hydraulic wrap does not deprive the driver with the necessary information about the roadbed. By the way, Transporter, Caravelle, California and Multivan now even in the most budgetary executions have a contrast system, which is now able to control the course stability of the road train, if the T5 is paired with a trailer!
In Russia, restyled T5 for the first estimates will appear in the spring of 2010. The cost is likely to remain unchanged. In Germany, cars are already sold in prices 22 15055 500 euros. Of the competitors in the Russian market, the 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.
On the T5 platform, four Caravelle, Multivan, Transporter and California models are available (they are in order in the photo). T5 has as much as 460 serial versions of execution with various body options
T5 by the testing methodology of Euro NCAP earned a four -stall security rating. For a car with such a mass, this is a wonderful indicator. Two frontal airbags (they are already in the database) and two side curtains for the driver and the front passenger are available to order in the five. In the photo California in a marching state
California is a mobile house. It has everything that is needed on the trip. Water, gas, compass refrigerator, folding chairs, two sleeping places for four, a lot of organizers, boxes and shelves, all kinds of curtains and curtains ... The main thing in California is a place for two under the roof, which rises with a hydraulic element. A folding awning is offered to order, which can be installed to the right of the car. A tent is hidden in a tube, which is attached on the edge of the roof on the right. In the photo below dorestyling California
As before, T5 will be equipped with a 4Motion all -wheel drive transmission. By default, the whole torque is transmitted to the front axle here. It is worth only the front wheels to cream, the rear axle will connect with the friction coupling. The updated T5 received a fourth -generation Haldex more fast -acting clutch. By the way, a couple of months ago we rolled on a dorestyled all -wheel drive Multiven (photo), equipped with the previous second chaldx. The work of the transmission and the timeliness of the inclusion of the coupling did not cause complaints. True, a couple of times, a car had a heavy car from the sandy trap, a car, the road clearance was small, and the rubber was far from off -road. Cracability of the all -wheel drive T5 can be slightly improved by forcibly blocking the connecting coupling. Frozen extremals, eager for unlimited off -road, can order an additional mechanical blocking of the differential of the rear axle and off -road tires
Text: Vitaly Kabyshev
Photo by the author and Volkswagen
Source: Auto.mail.ru
