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2011 Volkswagen T5 SWB van
The novel 2010 Volkswagen T5 van range has reached the market of New Zealand having three ranges of engines. The basic level is the 240Nm 2.0 liter common rail diesel; the nest one is the 340Nm and the highest range a twin turbo model of the engine, putting out 400Nm.
Though, we begin with the lowest level the SWB that is in the market for a price ranging from NZ$46,950. The price is a little higher than the little smaller Fiat Scudo and Mercedes Benz Vito 111CDI/E. VW asserts 7.2 L/100km on the combined cycle, with Euro Five emissions ratings.
The SWB provides for a five speed manual gearbox, with the lever put high up on the dashboard, very close to the steering wheel. In addition to letting to have space on the floor of the cab, it also implies that the gearlever is always near the hand. There’s also a useful readout on the dashboard suggesting the most inexpensive gear for any condition.
The basic stage SWB has a practical specification stage, like air condition, a decent sounding stereo and dual rear sliding doors with glazing. In addition there is an airbag for the driver (passenger elective). The elective soft rubber load floor is extremely suggested as loads strapped down sink a little into the surface, for a no slip grip. This also get rid of the expected scratching of the painted surface initially when anything is loaded in the van, even as lessening the amount of road sound that comes through a ‘naked’ van floor.
The drivers seat in a comfortable position and can also be changed in height over a vast variety, though when in its topmost place it can be difficult to reach the handbrake, which stays rigid on the seats base. In the lowest range of model there is no arm rest, and the inner door surface has no place to rest your arm. The large door containers do satisfy the 1.5 liter bottle test although, effortlessly putting up a full size bottle in a standing position.
As compared to other vans in the market there is very less storage space only a hook you can toss a bag handle above and the glove box. There is not any overhead cargo space, though in this low roof model there is possibly not sufficient room for one.
The short wheelbase aids in the low pace skilled movement and the T5 is simple to park and load, due to both the normal glazed two sliding rear doors which surely improves visibility.
The load floor measures 1410mm high, 1692mm wide and 3535mm long at its broadest point, while the payload is 904kg. The entire doors open sufficiently wide suitable for large objects though the large upward hinged rear door requires a heavy pull to close it.
In the range of small to mid size van market the T5 SWB is a useful size with a tempting price. The only drawback is the lack of cargo space space, which of course can be effortlessly resolved by either an after sales modification or accessorizing the van.