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ACV engine was installed on the following cars: VW TRANSPORTER T4 (70), VW Transporter T4 (7D).

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Repair and operation of VW T4 Transporter / Caravelle from 1990s. (rus) Guide. 88 MB.

Volkswagen T4 Caravelle / Transporter / Multivan from 09/1990, gasoline / diesel. Repair and maintenance (RUS.) The book contains the information necessary to repair all the components of the vehicle: the engine, fuel system, exhaust gas removal system, grip, gearbox, steering, Brake System, Tires and Tires, Body, Electrical Equipment, Accessories. Recommendations for car care are given. Manuals are intended for professionals and motorists and include more than 400 illustrations, fault tables, color electrical circuits. Gasoline engines: 2.0 l / 62 kW (84 hp), from 9/90 2.5 l / 81 kW (110 hp), 12/90 - 7/96 2.5 l / 85 kW ( 115 hp), from 8/96 2.8 l / 103 kW (140 hp), from 1/96 - 5/00 2.8 l / 150 kW (204 hp), with 5/00 Diesel engines: 1.9 l / 45 kW (60 hp), 9/90 - 7/96 1.9 l / 50 kW (68 hp), from 10/92 2.4 l / 55 kW ( 75 hp), with 4/97 2.4 l / 57 kW (78 hp), 9/90 - 3/97 2.5 l / 65 kW (88 hp), with 4 / 98 2.5 l / 75 kW (102 hp), from 8/95 2.5 l / 111 kW (150 hp), from 4/98. 350 pages. 72 MB.

Volkswagen Caravelle is a passenger version of the popular car Volkswagen. TRANSPORTER with high level of comfort. This is a convenient minibus that is optimally suitable for passenger traffic. Due to its functional capabilities and high quality, the model has deserved the confidence of many consumers and motor transport enterprises in Europe and Russia.

Caravel appeared on the roads for quite a long time. With its name, the car is obliged to ships of Spanish conquistadors, on which those conquered the oceans. For almost 30 years, Volkswagen Caravel effectively conquers roads, delivering true pleasure to the driver and passengers regardless of conditions.

History of model and purpose

The debut of one of the most popular European minibuses took place in 1990. The first generation was a classic rear-wheel drive minivan with an inconspicuous design and rear location Motor. The model was produced in a small series and quickly found his buyer. Minibuses with straight lines of body sold well. However, VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE I reviews were not always positive. Comfort level and separate technical specifications I didn't like the consumer. All this led to the fact that in 1997 the German brand completed the production of the first generation of minivan.

Restyling 1 generation

Volkswagen Karavella survived the restyling and soon appeared in an updated form with a recycled line of engines. Modernization turned out to be superficial and touched upon the design of the front and individual parts of the body. However, the rating of the model thanks to restyling rose. Changes in the technical part concerned the increase motor compartmentWhat made it possible to place within various aggregates. Front suspension racks shifted, and the hood parameters were changed. The model received new 4- and 5-cylinder engines and turbodiesels of increased power. The brake system, safety characteristics and salon were also improved. Basic model It became more comfortable. The interior of the car was injured, and the upholstery did more expensive using high-quality velor for seats.

2 generation

In 2002, the premiere of the second generation of Volkswagen Caravelle was held. The model received many common features with a more premium Volkswagen Multivan.. They had almost the same bumper and headlights. Among the options, the 4Motion full drive system, 2-zone climate control and automatic KP appeared. New Volkswagen Karavel was offered in 2 versions of the base: Long and short. The first allowed to accommodate up to 9 people. The quality of the salon also rose, which made the movement more comfortable. Motor gamma has expanded (all engines have become more environmentally friendly and economical).

Special attention was paid to security. Caravelle's second-generation creators did everything so that passengers and the driver are maximally protected. In the car there are airbags, new fasteners of seat belts, a new steering column and improved ABS.

In 2002, the premiere of Caravelle Business for business clients was also held. The model has completed modern communication systems and a new dashboard. Additionally, various devices and equipment were offered: refrigerator, TV, kettle, trash can.

3 generation

In 2015, the German brand began selling the third generation Volkswagen Caravel. In the "base" the car will receive 3-zone climates control and dual lED headlightsAnd in the line of aggregates included modern turbodiesels of increased efficiency.

Currently, Volkswagen Caravelle is one of best models of its segment. The scope of the machine is limited exclusively by the transport of people, however, a large and roomy interior can also be transported and various goods.

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Specifications

Dimensions:

• length - 5292 mm;
• width - 1904 mm;
• height - 1990 mm;
• wheel base - 3400 mm;
• road clearance - 165 mm;
• the minimum reversal diameter is 11900 mm.

IN basic configuration The model has 4 doors and 7 places.

Dynamic characteristics:

• maximum speed - 146 km / h (diesel), 163 km / h ( petrol motor);
• acceleration up to 100 km / h - 22.3 seconds (diesel), 17.3 sec (gasoline motor);
• fuel consumption (diesel) - 5.6 l / 100 km (route), 6.5 l / 100 km (mixed cycle), 9.8 l / 100 km (city);
• fuel consumption (gasoline motor) - 7.8 l / 100 km (route), 9.2 l / 100 km (mixed cycle), 12.8 l / 100 km (city).

Capacity fuel tank - 80 liters.

The curb weight of the car is 2108 kg, full mass - 3000 kg.

Characteristics of tires and discs Volkswagen Karavella - 205/65 R16 (front and rear).

Engine

Rule power plants Volkswagen Caravelle is quite wide and includes gasoline and diesel units. The first are faster and work quieter, the second are considered more noisy, but in stability, unpretentiousness and efficiency are noticeably superior to gasoline options. In this case, the characteristics of the engines are practically no different. All of them corresponds to the ecological class "Euro-4".

Power plants have the same volume - 2 liters. Power varies from 102 to 204 hp Accordingly, in torque and acceleration, the difference is also felt.

The most top-end motors are installed in the Nighline version, where 204-strong are offered. petrol aggregates and 180-strong diesel Bitdi.

At the same time, the diesel versions of Volkswagen Karavella are greater popularity. They have cOMMON system Rail, which reduces fuel loss and harmful emissions. The Bitdi flagship is produced with turbochargers that make the aggregate super-producing.

Device

Volkswagen Caravelle has a very specific form of the body, for which the model called "loaf". The car is offered in several versions of a wheelbase that allow you to expand its capabilities. The car body withstands serious loads. It is made of galvanized steel, which is applied paintwork. Such technology provides excellent protection against corrosion.

The salon will delight comfort. Visually, he is divided into two parts. The first is intended for the driver and passenger, the second is for baggage and passengers. In terms of Karavella comfort, Multivan is inferior, but "classmates" does not lose. Side panel The car was almost completely transferred from VW Touareg. It is distinguished by the convenient location of the levers and buttons, and the main element is the on-board computer with the screen. Orthopedic chair The driver can customize. It is impossible not to note a lot of niches that allow you to store documents and various objects.

The possibility of transformation of the internal space facilitate the solution of professional and private tasks. After folding the backs of the third row, you can convert a salon into a small office with a table. Maximum minibus capacity - 11 people. Comfortable mirrors, excellent visibility and parking sensors make the driver forget that it is driving overall transport. All in Volkswagen Caravelle is done for maximizing the comfort of movement.

In the basic version, the model is equipped with front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive is proposed as an option. Depending on the configuration, an independent McPherson or independent multi-section is used as the front suspension of Volkswagen Karavella. Rear suspension For all versions - independent multi-dimensional. Thanks to this scheme, the driver and passengers practically do not feel irregularities on the road.

All wheels are installed disc brakes of increased reliability (in front - ventilated). Already in the basic configuration, the model is equipped with a power steering power.

For the minibus there is a transmission of 3 types:

• automatic with two clips (7 ranges);
• mechanical 5-speed;
• mechanical 6-speed.

Disadvantages of the model:

• outdated interior design;
• pretty hard suspension;
• big noise from the motor that does not save even good noise insulation;
• high fuel consumption when enabling climate control.

With externally apparent simplicity outside, T4 Caravel is able to surprise: both the presence with a dozen modification and power for every taste.

Volkswagen minibuses - big and strong family. For five generations and from the middle of the last century, these original and spacious minivans, which are rather similar to "Party-Bus", conquer Europe and the rest of the automotive world. The general name of the family is Volkswagen Transporter. T4 Karavella - model from the fourth generation Transporterhaving a number of differences from the basic versions of the series.

The name "Caravelle" is a reference to the Latin "Carabus", which means the boat, skinitized skin. T4 Volkswagen Karavella - the same "four" conveyor, but in an extended, luxury configuration. Interior decoration, style and design, content - all this is selected for the taste of the customer, and therefore the choice here without restrictions. Let's try to figure out why the "Top" is carried out in a whole model range.

Years of release T4 Karavella: a detailed description of the model range

Retrospective and today T4 Volkswagen Karavella

The beginning of the history of the conveyor comes from post-war, namely since 1947. It was this year that the Dutchman Ben Semi came to mind the idea of \u200b\u200ba cargo minibus based on the seen passenger beetle. Paul firmly thought about the prospects and, sketching the sketches, went straight to the chief director of the company with his proposal. That idea was supported - to restore Europe after the war, new forces and decisions were required.

The convenient van with the function of transporting a large number of passengers was called a minibus. And in two years later, the model was presented at the official event. So the Volkswagen Transporter series was born. The first generation had a deafening success.

The progenitor T4 Karavella is the first models of Volkswagen conveyor, the legacy of the model "Beetle".

In many respects, it contributed to the unusual expressive appearance, and constantly overfilled modifications. As the director of the company Henry Nordkhov said: "Like Volkswagen Beetle, our car does not know compromises ...". In the first generation, the car was produced as many as 25 years, numerous service vans were developed on its basis and passenger and camping versions were released.

Technical Progress Volkswagen Transporter

In the entire history of the Volkswagen Transporter series, the car managed to see all the light. Besides most of german cars Exported, production as much as smasted. Already for the production of T1, a factory was opened in Brazil. From the second generation to this day, the release continues in Argentina, Poland, South Africa and even in Russia.

Increased lifting capacity and functionality - always remained the main task for Volkswagen. Modifications grew, and with them and technical improvement of vans. From the end of the sixties Volkswagen received a two-door brake system, and a little later acquired disk brakes. In 1972, an automatic transmission with three speeds appeared on the machines. In many ways, rapid re-equipment can be associated with the highest competition in the segment of low-tonnage cars, where for a long time one of the most massive was.

The 80s updated the car in terms of electronic systems. Electric windows appeared, central locking, ABS system, wipers and headlight washers, heated salon. Diesel engines were installed on a row with gasoline. Diesel versions were marked with the letter "D" in the title.

In 1979, the release of T3 officially began, which largely determined the further path of the development of Volkswagen Transporter. And in 1981 a number of changes occurred as in the names of the machines and in the equipment. It was during this period that the first caravelle came out - velor's upholstery of the seats, a multi-colored body, fabric in the cabin, in a word, luxury. In general, it is necessary to say luxurious modifications two: the second was called Bus. Details of the configuration of the car can be viewed on a video review:

BUS was produced from the very beginning of the third generation. The design included chrome discs, bumpers, glasses with a rotary mechanism, air duct for passengers and armrests. With the advent of Karavella, the name BUS has ceased to be in use. Now everything goes beyond the base set was new, easy and elegant name - Caravel.

Separately, a business version of Caravelle Carat with a low suspension was produced, wide tires, alloy discs. In the cabin, there was a table with lighting and work, there was also a multimedia of that time - radio with the playback function of the audio cassette. The seats in the car were single and had armrests, electrical lifters and the steering amplifier were included in the package as basic.

Fantastic Four"

With such an impressive baggage, Karavel was published in free swimming. In the course of the issue, the equipment became more modern. In 1990, the release started fourth generationAnd at the same time with it, T4 Caravelle. The first difference between all fours - the location of the engine relative to the body.

Before that, the "heart" of the car was behind, now the engine took its place in the front. Cars were produced both with front and complete drive. The main difference of the renewed caravel from the base conveyor was in panoramic glazing. Although in terms of sophistication design, cars have developed greatly for a long time. Be that as it may, it was this generation that was waiting for the greatest success.

Technical characteristics of T4 Karavella

T4 Caravelle was produced for fifteen years - a considerable time for automobile standards. Continuing the tradition of minibuses for every taste, the car was supplied with a dozen different motors. The most simple of them were the motors for 1.9 liters. Gasoline engines had a diesel dubler.

T4 Karavella: Comfort First of all.

Thes of them were only 68 hp with a maximum torque of 140 nm since 2000 rpm. The indicator is not bad and very economical - 8 liters of fuel per 100 km of way. Next, the ruler walked along the increasing: 78, 88,102,110,115 to and 140, 150 hp The only model for 204 hp There was a gasoline (AI-95). Among its characteristics can be noted:

• Engine V6 with four valves and a 2.8 liter working volume;
• High fuel consumption - from 13 liters;
• Overclocking up to 100 km in 12.4 seconds, the maximum speed is 194 km / h;
• Torque 245 nm per 2500 rpm;

Most models were equipped with MCPP, however, the versions of 204 hp, a 2.8 liter gasoline engine (140 hp) and 2.5 liters (115 hp) were also supplied with a carton. A car was produced in two versions: a short base (4789 mm) and a long base (5189 mm). But at the same time, the volume of the trunk on both versions is the same - 540 liters. The permissible mass varies from 1800 to 2800 kg.

According to the characteristics of VW Caravelle T4 - a typical 4-kdveral minivan, capable of transporting up to 7 people. In 1996, six years later, restyling was touched from the beginning of the car. Externally, Karavella changed before: the "nose" was stretched and rounded, the design of the bumper changed (it was installed in it fog lights), Headlights changed the form. Caravel T4 salon got new comfortable sites, weighty steering wheel, Tachograph, immobilizer, wiper into the back and automatic air conditioning.

As mentioned above, disc brakes are installed on cars, sometimes in combination with drums. Ground clearance 150 mm is ideal for the city and, at the same time, has a small margin for freelance situations. The car is not released since 2005, for Russian drivers it is rather even plus - used specimens are much cheaper than new products. average price cars - about 500 thousand rubles.

T4 Karavella is equipped with everything necessary for rest: tables, drawers for things, radio tape recorders, comfortable broad chairs.

T4 Karavel: Ownership reviews

Maxim, Moscow, driver's experience 10 years

The second Volkswagen account. The past was the basic conveyor. This car T4 Karavel drove from Germany, with a mileage of a little more than 100 thousand kilometers. The difference from the "cheap version" is felt at the level of comfort. It is a high landing, and a pleasant skin, an abundance of glasses - light and cozy in the car. I do not agree with the reviews that

It was born in 1950. Its basis was the Volkswagen Käfer (he also a beetle), so this van had a rather low-power opposite Engine from air cooled - The one that was on the beetle. The van achieved unprecedented success, which there are several reasons. It was simple, but relatively reliable carYes, and it cost it quite inexpensive. Moreover, he practically did not have competitors in his class.

Of course, the success had to be consolidated, so in 1967, the conveyors of the plants got up. He retained many constructive features The predecessor, but it was already possible to ride, and even against the wind, which T1 did not hardly desire, especially with a 38 liter motor. from. On second generation vans, two-circuit brakes appeared (after 1970, the front brakes even became disk), and the three-step "automatic" in the form of the option, and the line of more powerful engines. These buses were kept on the assembly lines until 1979, after which they were replaced by a new, third series, but in Brazil, already under 2013.

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In the photo: Volkswagen Käfer, Volkswagen T1 andVolkswagen T2.

Volkswagen T3 became the latest conveyor with the rear engine and driven by the rear wheels. Already at the time of the launch of the production, he seemed obsolete - such a layout of competitors could not be met. But, apparently, constructors of conveyors so sweetly worsaged on the laurels, which did not notice how in the segment there were already serious battles for the place under the sun, the transporter to the 80s of the last century was no longer the only representative of the class in Europe, and in the world and Easy. For the sake of justice, we note that there was a lot of new in T3, as if it was the first transporter that was not built on the basis of the previous generation. Despite the fact that in many countries T3 took a little more cool, than wanted its manufacturers, he stood on the conveyor long: from 1979 to 1992. All this time, the German genius beat over the task to stimulate sales of this van. Therefore, in the 80s Volkswagen T3, it was directly the leader in the possibilities of the installation. additional options. There were also electric windows, and radio, and radio tape recorders, central locking, and tachometer, and alloy wheels, and electric melted, and ABS, and even four-wheel drive on the Syncro model.

Simultaneously with the design of the "buns" for T3, experts designed a new van with front-wheel drive, front engine location, more modern and promising. Just such a conveyor - unlike all previous things - and the Volkswagen T4 became. It was designed in the 80s, on the conveyor stood in 1990. That is, the T4 became the last conveyor of the "old school" - in the Diesel T4 there are no capricious pump-injectors and direct injection, its electrician does not burn at the first opportunity, and chassis... but about it a little later.

She passed like Karavella ...

Despite the venerable age (the year of the production of our T4 - 2003, this is one of the last T4), upholstery, panels, plastic - everything looks quite decent. Maybe the car in the garage was kept? No, it is operated regularly, the mileage is almost 290 thousand kilometers. In the cabin immediately it becomes clear that the designers did not regret the time to think about the comfort of passengers. On the side rack - the climate control unit in the passenger compartment, and over each chair - the personal adjustment of the direction of blowing air. There are only six chairs, which means that the adjustments are also six. Well, to be a passenger on this car should be nice. If there is a need to transport large cargo, Seats can be folded. In this case, they form a smooth floor, and you can use for download rear door. Now it's time to move behind the wheel.

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But the rest of the buttons and handles deserve a separate story. Of course, there are also electric windows, and air conditioning, and heated windshield, and the electric board is everything that is required for the convenient operation of the car. But the main merit of all the adjustments and drives of these electric stuff is that since 2003 they have not burned down, they did not fall off and did not climb. Everything works as it should be "German" of that excellent time when he was still a standard of quality and reliability.

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In part, this can be explained by the absence of an excessive amount of electronics. Take at least temperature adjustment in the cabin. Well, why do we need to poke your finger in the button, setting the incomprehensible 21.5 ° C? You can twist the handle and put a comfortable temperature of almost eternal handle, without the help of any potentially "buggy" electronics and without this excessive accuracy. I suspect that stones can fly into me: Retrograd, conservative and oppressive progress. Perhaps, but in the T4 conveyor, everything has been working for the second ten years, but in T5 this magnificence is not observed: there are just buttons there, but the reliability in it is much less. The developers were obviously not going to "carry air" in the minibus. All space that can be at least somehow used has its own purpose. Even the compartment next to the speaker in the door has its own organization and the cover with the lock - it is convenient to carry documents there. All small things can be decomposed on pockets, compartments, cells and other places intended for this.

A little strange looks like a very shabby steering wheel: all the handles and elements practically do not have traces of wear, and the steering wheel of the score, as the helm of a pirate brig. But it is most likely the fee for his expensive look: it would be just a piece of plastics, looked newer, but cheaper. It is unlikely that in Germany thought their commercial vehicles would ride in Russia for 13-15 years and to delight their owners for so long.

The turn of the key makes it wake up a 2.5 liter turbodiesel. We turn on the first speed, click on the gas pedal, and the "Tabunchik" from a hundred two "horses" quite vigorously accelerates a minibus. On these machines, you can meet different aggregates, the weakest of which is a 60-strong atmospheric diesel engine of 1.9 liters. With him, the transporter can move with him, but he rides hard. Our motor is quite enough, so as not to just go, but also actively rebuild, overtake, even frankly pull in the stream.

Drive the car with pleasure: The dimensions are visible, the handlebar is informative, the brakes are gentle, but not wadded, it is easy to dose the effort, and if you wish, you can also make a passenger with a nose in the panel. It is possible to "purify", and you can turn the "goat the leg" and play in an old grandfather, which brings the seedlings of tomatoes to the cottage. The most interesting thing is that, and so it will be fine, the conveyor is ready for any driver. The chassis showed very well: there are no rolls on the turns, although they came into them at such a speed that they regretted the absence of side support for the seats. It pleases that the normal person does not do this on the bus, and we just indulged, we are forgiven - the test drive is still. Another important element of urban trips is parking (whether it is damned). To find a place to stop a minibus - this is, of course, the task is not from the lungs (at least in St. Petersburg), but if the place is found, it can be laid as on the OK. The reversal radius is very small, so with at least a little-old, the developed charming bag is squeezed into the desired patch of space. The only ergonomic miscarriage can be called the lever parking brake. He is hidden below, almost close to driver's chair. The car clearly did not for lovers to "Drink" on front driveAnd it may even well.

Such a transporter is needed!

As we said, you're lucky with the engine. Until now, he did not require interference, according to the owner, the oil does not eat, according to their own observations - do not smoke, pulls well, works smoothly. In frosts, as it should be a diesel, can show character. Not that it does not start at all, but the launch becomes difficult: with the second third attempt after 10-15 second starter work, all this is at temperatures below 20 ° C. The battery is better to take with him under the blanket (although the question is more than the battery, and not to the engine), and in the morning it is to prepare any aerosol from the Quick Start discharge. By the way, to use it easily, the air intake is bred on the hood cover, you can sprinkle right there. Since the current owner of the car is a rare technical perfectionist (according to its own definition), then last winter fuel apparatus Passed a complete examination. Masters, disassembled the pump and removing the nozzles, came to the conclusion that everything was done in vain, and no repair is required. All collected back and sent Volkswagen to run on the roads further. The "serious" breakdown was alone - a pedal node was worn out, and a crack appeared on the main clutch cylinder. The new original cylinder cost seven thousand, although it was possible to buy this detail of the popular now chinese brand Noname thousand for three. By the way, the container itself for brake fluid For the brakes themselves and the clutch drive, one is one, therefore, if the level of "TORMUKHU" for any reason will strive for zero, then the grip will first disappear, and even then - the brakes.

The endurance of this minibus is partly due to its design, not "spoiled" technically complex solutions used in later models. Yes, and maintainability is better here, and the cost of "consumables" compared to many more modern "Germans" is more than modest. The owner of T4 says this machine forgives a lot. It accounted for this conveyor to ride and with an incorrectly installed cruise masters with a timing belt (made a mistake on the tooth), and with oil that has already arrived for the third term, and in general, it was not strongly injured. And the current owner knows it reliably, much happened in his eyes. And Volkswagen goes everything. I wonder how much he is able to run again, if now they love him, they care about him and call the "favorite car Efreitor Zbruev"? I would put on a million. Not rubles, of course, kilometers.

The service car Exploited for personal purposes within two weeks in May 2013. At that time, the mileage was about 250,000 km. She won a lot of things - in the company was used for business trips, traveled the entire West of Russia.

Highly big Salon. Very comfortable front row of seats. Wife, overcoming 450 km. As a passenger in one breath was fascinated by ergonomics.

Middle and rear row for long seating are not intended - no adjustments, even at the tilt of the back. All the possibilities of transformation of the cabin are able to fully remove them in 10 seconds, and the salon turns into space for the carriage of bulky things, building materials and other things.

Strengths:

• Motor combination 2.5 TDI and 6-transmission;
• Huge salon
• Easily felt car dimensions
• Huge side mirrors
• Well, very comfortable landing of the driver (though bus)
• Small outs

Weak sides:

• Non-transformable middle and rear row of seats

Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4 D (Volkswagen Karavel) 1994

According to personal history of the bus station, the cars did not delay more than a year. Why? So evolved. Something turned out, changed, sold, paid clearance. In 2003, he took Volkswagen-Karavel, at that time it was expensive, but the car turned up with mileage in Russia with minor cosmetic defects on the recommendations of my vehicle (the Russian part of its history has lived under his hands). 1994 G.V., 2.4 diesel, 5 tbsp. PPC, Metallic wet asphalt, 9 seats, short, low, mileage 140 t.km. (as later it turned out twisted. The former German taxi driver through the presalement in the Baltic States). What to say?

Despite the past with the car lucky. From the experience of distilts from Germany, came across different grades (engine + box), with such a running time. With a volume of 2.4, the machine is very sharp and on the highway it is confidently accelerated to 180km / h (at 77 hp!), And the feeling that you are going along the rails, perhaps the merit of 215 rubber or successful setting up completely independent suspension, which is not often found on minibuses. True, at such a speed, oil consumption increased to 0.8 liters per 1000 km (under standard mode, liter is 7,000 km away. From replacement to replacement). Controlness and passability without comments. High clearance in combination with gur and independent suspension Allows not afraid of urban globrics with rails and forest roads with puddles and stones. The dynamics of not a sports car, but the speed of overclocking and braking do not cause problems in the city cycle, although when driving along the highway at the moment of overtaking "Duri" is of course not enough.

Comfort in German ascetic without excesses (not enough air conditioner and email. Mirrors). About mirrors. Wow! There are no such giant "Lopukhov" anyone, and if you add a small sphere to a regular mirror, then you don't even need to turn your head, the review is great! Again you sit high, you look far. Cool noise insulation (on Caravel! T4 is all much easier and noise), but in general everything is thought out and competent both in the convenience of accommodation and in terms of the transformation of the cabin. Machine small in external gabaritesBut spacious on the salon (ponded five adults to Ladoga with three children, a dog, two kayaks and junk on a three-week hike - everyone was located in the cabin without problems, it was not closely). Consumption in the city is within 10 liters per hundred at a dynamic movement, the track is about 7-8 l / 100 km. On the winter launch and smell of diesel. The first year was the critical temperature - 23 degrees.

Strengths:

• Safety
• Controlness of passenger car
• Affordable repairs (if a competent craftsman was found, firms, of course, the price is bent)
• People's Brand - spare parts on every corner of new and B.U. At prices comparable to the domestic auto industry
• Low flow of diesel fuel
• Diesel - either works or does not work. There are no other options

Weak sides:

• Diesel - either works or does not work.

Volkswagen Caravelle review (Volkswagen Karavella) 2002

Before getting behind the wheel T4, went to domestic cars (penny, seven, four, nine wives). In 2000, at work, I was offered to transfer from the four of the Zhiguli on T4-ku Transporter TDI. The dimensions of the cars are different and it was a bit scared, but once having passed on this car that it is easier to manage it and more convenient than the passenger: first, the review is sitting a little higher, the visibility is better and accordingly, the situation on the road is assessed much faster, and the mirrors are such that the road is visible from behind 99% and no maneuvering problems reverse (Even the wife confirmed the train for a while). The control could only be compared with Othech. Auto and then the difference is decent (I will not talk about the shortcomings of the edema. Auto industry), engine TDI It gives an advantage when starting and overtaking, as well as very economical - the average consumption is about 8l / 100km, the steering wheel can be twisted at all. In general, you do not ride, and you have fun. In short, two years later, I bought it from the company to personal use. Then my wife and I went south. For the whole road, just once - to go to the need and refuel (80 liter tanks were enough for 1100 km!) The wife folded the middle seats and on the resulting table did sandwiches and coffee, and slept on the back sofa. For 19 hours of road (about 1600km), fatigue was practically not felt, lacked only air conditioning. Since then, I traveled on many machines (such a work), but for myself and family I chose WV minibuses. For all the time of operation, for long distances has never failed in terms of unexpected repairs. But I survived the apartment repairs when all seats were removed from the salon (medium on latches, and the rear on 4 bolts) and loaded at once: the cast-iron bath, ceramic tile for the bathroom with a toilet and the entire plumber with Moidodyr, and not even Fell on limiters. For 220,000 km. The common run was broken by little, and there were insignificant breakdowns. Changed the tips of the steering tag, the ball once, the engine hydrocomathers, pads and filters and the clutch once. Then I, I bought a friend, and I drove completely fresh 2002 from Germany. T4-caravelle with air conditioning and luxury luxury, and this modification is even more comfortable for long-distance travel trips.

A little about the most common modifications T4:

Transporter is the simplest of the modifications, there are passenger, cargo-passenger and cargo incl. All-metal. Rear Salon Oppression is simple, as a rule, organic sheets.

Strengths:

• Comfortable, spacious and comfortable salon.
• Security due to sizes
• Reliable for our roads
• Small consumption.
• The TDI engine is not for "diesel" dynamic and unpretentious to our fuel.
• Despite the dimensions of very maneuverine.

Weak sides:

• Diesel noer than gasoline
• Hard suspension

Review Volkswagen Caravelle (Volkswagen Karavella) 1999

Review Volkswagen Caravelle (Volkswagen Karavella) 1992

I bought this caravel in the Netherlands in the car dealership and immediately after the purchase, my wife and I decided to make a mini cruise in Europe: from Holland across Belgium to France and to Paris, and then through the southern part of Germany, and Ukraine returned to Moscow through Poland and Ukraine. Initially, it seemed to adventure: on a used minibus without a detailed diagnosis of chassis and engine to make such a trip. But since some experience has already been - decided. After placing the purchase and first stop at the gas station, it turned out that the seller is still not a good man - slipped a bad battery, which was enough to get to refueling (driving with the close-up light). After replacing the battery, not a single comment to the car did not appear for the entire trip. This car was ideally adapted to such journeys, which was repeatedly confirmed when traveling to the Czech Republic for the next year and the Caucasian coast of the Black Sea.