If I had a Touareg now, I would still be eager to introduce it to my friends: Is it MLB? Evo platform and Bentley Tim Yue and Lamborghini Urus***, and the owners of ultra-luxury brands will obviously never mention it. The actual consumers of Touareg may have time freedom and economic freedom, but they don't need to pursue higher to meet the status quo. Obviously, low-key luxury is more suitable for such an attitude towards life.
Last year, I tested the Touareg's 2.0T Although the power was enough, it was a trade-off between price and policy. The reason why Touareg can become a luxury model under the Volkswagen brand, this 3.0T? V6 power can be said to hold up the facade. It brings not only the improvement of power, but also its deep and crisp sound, which can't be achieved by the four-cylinder pressurization. In many people's minds, this is also the last dignity that supports its luxury.
This 3.0T? The V6 engine has a maximum power of 340 HP and a peak torque of 450n·m, which is more than enough for such a 2-ton SUV. Matching the 8AT gearbox, its ride comfort is also in line with the style of a medium and large SUV. When you step on the accelerator, with the music-like sound, the increase of power is very linear, and it won't feel like many sports-oriented models. The official 0- 100km/h acceleration time is 5.9 seconds, but the vehicle will have a very rapid response when stepping on the accelerator in any speed range, which is incomparable to 2.0T
The steering, throttle and brake pedal of this Touareg are relatively heavy, and it is very stable when driving at high speed, and it can be even in the face of big corners. However, the model we test-drive is not top-matched, and the rear wheel has no active steering system. However, the air suspension system is standard, which is an advantage that the same class models do not have.
The feedback of the vibration of the car body can feel the perfect fit of each part assembly, and the heavy damping makes you stay in a quiet environment. If you compare it with Touran, which is cheaper than 200,000 yuan, you will personally realize that the compactness of vehicle assembly is still different when encountering bumpy roads. Since it is positioned as a luxury car, it certainly has its own set of strict standards.
Although the accelerator and brake pedal are heavy, the linear adjustment is also very similar to the Jaguar F-Pace that was opened not long ago. This adjustment is characterized by higher control accuracy of the vehicle and accurate execution of subtle movements under the feet. Unlike most models on the market, the front section is not sensitive and the rear section suddenly intervenes, which will also affect the comfort and high-grade sense to a certain extent.
Our test drive model is equipped with 10 driving modes, each of which can be customized and the suspension height can be adjusted manually. When you switch to sports mode, the response of the accelerator pedal will be more sensitive, and the height of the chassis will be reduced, which will give you the passion to drive a wide-body car.
Off-road, 4Motion four-wheel drive system is of course indispensable, but in the face of complex road conditions, lifting air suspension is more effective. The knob of the center console can adjust the height of the chassis, and the knob on the other side provides six driving modes: economy, comfort, standard, sports, cross-country, snow and personalization. Four wheels are equipped with EDL electronic anti-skid limit, and the rear axle is an open difference. Off-road enhancement mode is on. Even if three wheels slip between four wheels, the electronic slip limiting system can quickly intervene and get out of trouble easily.
Judging from the test drive experience of the whole vehicle, Touareg has obviously built a luxury car with Volkswagen logo. Compared with Phaeton, a D-class car whose face factor is greater than the product strength, Touareg can "live" because its performance and practicality are irreplaceable. Of course, from the perspective of appearance and interior, Touareg should also be a leader among Volkswagen brands. The V-shape of the third generation Touareg integrates the grille and headlights, and the domineering created by the wide-body visual effect is certainly worthy of its luxurious positioning.
The length, width and height of the Touareg are 4878/ 1984/ 1686mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2899mm, which is really smaller than that of Touran. But from the gas field, Touareg's lower body, wide-body posture and the gas field of a million-class luxury car are typical European styles. Touran uses more straight lines and wedge-shaped elements, which are big and bold. Is a typical American style, relatively more home-oriented, compromise to the market.
Although people have different views on the interior of the third-generation Touareg, I like this driver-centered digital cockpit very much. It is not a silly floating screen, but an organic combination of screen and angular interior outline, which inherits the classic design of Volkswagen and still uses a lot of thoughts. As the flagship of the brand, large-area leather soft bags and solid wood frames, interior materials and workmanship can also be on an equal footing with Q7 and X5.
12-inch full LCD instrument is integrated with 15-inch large screen, unlike many multi-screen designs now, there is no mask on it, which is easy to reflect light. The modular design of the screen UI is very clear, and the touch screen buttons are very large, which is not easy to cause misoperation. The third generation Touareg basically has no physical buttons except for off-road and driving modes, which is also a very mainstream development trend of today's cars.
The seats are provided by the ErgoComfor brand and are equipped on many high-end models of Volkswagen. They are not only soft and comfortable, but also very supportive. Coupled with the wide-body design of the vehicle itself, just like the sofa at home, it can make you more relaxed during long-distance driving. At the same time, the ventilation and heating of the front seats are standard in the whole system, and the top models are also equipped with seat massage function.
Test drive the 2.0T model for one year, and then experience the 3.0T? V6 has given me a deeper understanding of the definition of luxury goods. The third generation Touareg is comparable to Q7 and X5 in terms of driving quality, interior materials and ergonomics, just as it was a luxury car with Volkswagen logo at the beginning of its birth. When your car demand is more internal, for example, more than 500 thousand can buy air suspension, and more than 700 thousand can have 3.0T? V6, and there is no small discount on the market at present, so the cost performance is of course the highest at the same level.
However, in the current environment, how many people don't care about brands at all? Perhaps, when you see through the impetuousness of this world, it has faded, and you are pursuing your inner world. Maybe this Volkswagen Touareg is your best choice. ?
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