For my first article since August, I’m going to write about a Volkswagen. More specified, the Touareg. I think that the Touareg was VW’s medium-sized SUV competing with the Pilot and Highlander. First impressions on the outside - its honestly not that bad. The design from the outside doesn’t make it look ugly, which is a good thing. It’s supposed to be an SUV put it sort of looks like a wagon. Almost like the 2016 Volvo XC90, or maybe even the new 2016 Honda Pilot. Point is, it isn’t ugly - and that’s a good thing. Going into the inside, it’s like the exterior design - not bad, but not horrible. Roomy infact. The seats are good, kind of large. I thought the interior was sort of bland. The colors of the interior blend in with the wood in a way that makes it seem quite bland. In conclusion , the Touareg just has ups and downs - more downs though. It’s not the best car in it’s class, but it’s more money than some of the better competitors. Sounds like Volkswagen just wants a little cash for their Touareg. Plus, a new article on the new 2015 Honda Civic will be coming out soon. Sometime this week, probably.
With low unsprung weight, they also allowed the engineers greater control of suspension tuning, which further improves ride and handling characteristics. For all gasoline-engine Honda Accord trims, the spare tire is a space- and weight-saving temporary unit on a steel wheel stored under a carpeted floor in the cargo area. Hybrid models use a Tire Repair Kit (TRK). The Accord's wheel hubs feature low-friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficiency. The 14.8-gallon fuel tank (12.8-gallon on Hybrid) and fuel lines are molded of high-density polyethylene for low weight, freedom from corrosion, impact resistance and fuel vapor losses. The thin-walled tank and filler pipe are formed as a single unit, reducing weight and complexity, while further improving safety in the event of a collision. Additionally, the tank is positioned ahead of the rear wheels to help guard against collision damage. A high-efficiency fuel pump is housed inside the tank, and the fuel filter is a lifetime design that never needs replacement.
As well, the new Accord Touring includes HondaLink telematics that allow remote engine starting, cabin temperature control, locking and unlocking doors via the driver's smartphone, a Wi-Fi hotspot, automatic emergency calling, stolen-vehicle tracking, a rear cross traffic monitor and more. Honda's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body-structure enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Structures in the front of the 2018 Honda Accord are designed to help absorb energy in the event of a collision with a pedestrian. Research by Honda shows that the following features can dramatically improve a pedestrian's chance of survival if struck by a moving vehicle. VSA also provides a limited-slip differential effect for the front wheels by applying braking force to a slipping wheel, thereby redirecting driving force to the wheel with more traction. By pressing the VSA button, the driver can temporarily reduce the traction control effectiveness, allowing more wheel slip during stuck condition.
