At all times, all-wheel drive wagon received special attention. Given the market trends and increasing consumer demand, manufacturers are constantly improving their models.
All-wheel drive cars with a body "wagon"attract motorists in the first place for its spaciousness, and secondly, good maneuverability and handling. The only drawback of this class of cars - high fuel consumption. This is precisely the aim of the search for constructive solutions of most world manufacturers.
All-wheel drive wagon 2013
"Opel Insignia Tourer"
The basis of this model has become a station wagon"Insignia Sports". Designers have increased ground clearance and equipped the car with large wheels 18 inches with the original alloy wheels. New all-wheel drive wagon got a good line of power units. These included two diesel and one gasoline engine. The junior of diesels has 165 horsepower and is aggregated to choose from either with a six-speed manual gearbox or with a six-band “automatic”.
"Skoda Octavia Scout"
The original model, almost SUV, builton the platform of the eponymous hatchback golf class. The car is equipped with a system of all wheel drive. Haldex electronic clutch connects the second bridge as needed. This all-wheel drive wagon received increased ground clearance to 185 mm, which helps to overcome the "surprises" of Russian roads, and energy-intensive suspension that can adapt to poor road surface.
In terms of technical equipment wagon "SkodaOctavia "received two types of engines. One of them - a two-liter diesel unit with a potential of 160 hp. And complete with a six-speed manual. The second engine in the line is represented by a two-liter petrol turbo engine with a power reserve of 160" horses paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. The "Automatic" for the Russians, the developers have not provided.
This five-door all-wheel drive modeldesigned on the basis of "Audi A4 Avant". However, manufacturers have worked hard on it. The clearance was increased, additional protection appeared on the bottom and, of course, four-wheel drive. The engine range of the station wagon includes one two-liter gasoline turbo engine and two turbo diesel engines of 2 and 3 liters. The petrol unit and the three-liter diesel engine are aggregated with a six-speed manual and seven-speed sequential gearboxes. The two-liter diesel engine is completed with only six-speed mechanics.
All-wheel-drive wagons: a review of popular models
Popularity is known to be based onmany factors. The first is the cost. Like it or not, but for most Russians, the car is still a luxury. The second component of popularity is quality. If we are to spend money on a car, then it must go "its own position." And the third factor is the "dowry" of the car. The more options the manufacturer included in the basic package, the more attention this model attracts. To date, the leading position in the popularity rating keeps all-wheel drive wagon "Volkswagen-Passat-Oltrek." Honest worker, assembled with excellent German quality, he deserved the respect of many Russians. Not stingy manufacturer and configuration. In addition to a good base, the "Passat" offers an extensive range of additional options.
The second place in popularity is ourdomestic wagon VAZ-2111. The five-door version attracts Russians for its value. We must pay tribute to AvtoVAZ, the quality of the car is quite satisfactory, as well as throughput. Today it is one of the most affordable models for most motorists.
In third place are the “Japanese”.In particular, Toyota RAV4 beats all records in popularity in this class in Siberia and the Far East. Passable, non-capricious to operating conditions, comfortable enough, this model also has a much smaller "appetite" compared with its European classmates.
