Speaking of off-road, we always think of such pictures: cool off-road vehicles on uneven rocky mountains, in rolling deserts, on ankle-deep water sections, on slippery muddy roads , Walking like flying in the dense jungle.
In many western countries, there are few special titles for off-road vehicles, but off-road (off-road) is widely used, that is, driving off the road, which is what we call leaving the paved road, driving on mountain roads, gravel roads, dirt roads, etc. Drive on complex terrains such as roads, waterways, deserts, and rainforest roads. Therefore, off-road has certain requirements for the quality reliability and off-road configuration performance of the vehicle.
The journey of crossing mountains and rivers relies on the off-road vehicle’s reinforced iron frame and superior off-road performance configuration. For example , the high-strength body and chassis guards can provide more comprehensive protection for the vehicle in harsh natural environments and support a more free off-road experience ; Angle and the maximum ground clearance several values, the larger the number means the better the passability of the car; for example , a large displacement engine can provide strong power for the vehicle so that the vehicle can pass through various extreme road conditions; such as the essential four-wheel drive system , the four-wheel drive system can not only enhance the driving stability of the vehicle, but also greatly enhance the ability of the vehicle to get out of trouble; for another example, for traditional off-road vehicles, everything is simple and rough with hard bridges and hard horses, but contemporary off-road vehicles add There are more and more technological configurations, which can make it easier for us to go off-road.
The off-road vehicle mentioned above refers more to the so-called hardcore SUV. The so-called hardcore SUV is actually an SUV model with a non-load-bearing body structure. It has strong body rigidity and off-road performance, and its off-road capability is beyond doubt. Most urban SUVs adopt a load-bearing structure, and their off-road performance is often criticized by people.
As for the urban SUV FAW-Volkswagen Tange & Tanyue, which completed its journey through northern Guangdong not long ago, its excellent handling performance and off-road performance really impress the fellow off-road veterans.
Next, let us follow the experience of the off-road veterans in northern Guangdong to verify the excellent off-road performance of FAW-Volkswagen Tange & Tanyue. Of course, we can also learn a lot of off-road knowledge and off-road knowledge from them. Driving skills, off-road danger avoidance skills.
The three off-road veterans are: the general moderator of the off-road e-family, the moderator of the Guangdong brigade, Yingshuai Liangzheng, the international rainforest racer, the initiator of the Chinese jungle off-road series, the veteran off-roader Yelin·Knowledge and the ten-year-old The old off-road cannons with off-road experience drifted by.
(From left to right: Drifting Over Drifting Over, Xing Ying Shuai Liang Zheng, Ye Lin·Knowledge)
When asked why we chose northern Guangdong as our off-road destination, the owner of Xingyingshuailiang said: “Guangdong is a place where off-road activities were carried out earlier in the country. The rich terrain and landforms are very suitable for off-roading. The mountainous areas in northern Guangdong are both The gathering place of karst landform is also surrounded by many rivers. We can drive Tange & Tanyue to walk mountains, climb slopes, walk gravel roads, cross rainforests, play in water, walk sand, and even try it Cannonball craters. These places are natural off-road venues that Guangdong off-roaders often go to play, but most of the road conditions can only be passed by hard-core off-road vehicles, and urban SUVs are difficult to reach. So whether Tange & Tanyue has the ability to travel through northern Guangdong? What about the ability to bring us back safely and smoothly? Let’s watch as we go!”
Qingyuan Shijiao Beach is a check-in point for off-roaders in Guangdong. It is located on the bank of the Beijiang River. Not far away, there are various irregular grasslands, reeds and bumpy roads. It is a natural off-road holy place. At the first stop of this trip through northern Guangdong, FAW-Volkswagen Tange & Tanyue made their debut.
“When we arrived at Shijiao Beach, it had just rained, the road was a bit muddy, and there were even some shell craters, but the performance of Tange & Tanyue did not disappoint me. Tange & Tanyue equipped with a typical The 4Motion intelligent four-wheel drive system based on the transverse engine platform and front-wheel drive architecture can transmit power to the rear axle within the range of 0-100%, ensuring the stability of the body posture under extreme conditions. To avoid the situation of pushing the head and understeer. In addition, the core component of the 4Motion intelligent four-wheel drive system is a set of BorgWarner’s fifth-generation multi-disc clutch type central differential, which can only distribute the required torque according to the ground conditions. Therefore, we When passing through muddy fields and shell craters, Tanyue’s four-wheel drive system is always working smartly and efficiently. Whenever it detects that there is tire slippage, it will quickly lock the slipping wheels and transmit the torque to the car with grip. On the wheels of the car, it took us away from the muddy area steadily.” Said Ye Lin Jianwen, a senior off-roader.
In addition, Tanyue & Tange respectively adopt 88% and 87% high-strength steel lightweight body, the key parts are made of hot-formed steel plates, and the chassis guard is made of high-strength resin bottom material, which has high strength and high elastic rate. Rib design, strong impact resistance, better durability, raises the protection of the vehicle chassis to a higher level, so when crossing muddy roads and shell craters, off-road veterans don’t have to worry about raised roads or stones that may The damage caused to the chassis allows you to enjoy off-road fun more calmly.
Mud off-road skills:
When driving on muddy ground, you must skillfully use up and down gears and the accelerator to control the speed of the vehicle, and try to avoid stepping on the brakes. The adhesion on the wet and slippery road is very small, and only a small torque is required, and it is easy to cause slippage when refueling vigorously. When driving on flat or sloped muddy ground, use a low-speed four-wheel drive and use a higher gear. Use your right foot to step on the gas pedal sparingly in order to maintain an appropriate speed forward. When going uphill, you should accelerate in advance and use a certain amount of inertia to climb the slope. When driving on a muddy slope, use a low gear and maintain speed. If there are wheel marks of the vehicle in front, it is best to follow them, so as to prevent the body from slipping.
The next trip to Chashan left a deep impression on us. The road to the top of the tea mountain was not all smooth sailing. Chashan has many slopes and gravel roads with large or small angles. It is time to test the cross-country ability of Tange & Tanyue.
Tange, the main driver of the Yingshuailiang genuine version, equipped with a 1.4T EA211 30 TSI turbocharged engine, took the lead in climbing the slope. Switch the four-wheel drive mode to off-road mode, keep a good direction, and step on the accelerator slowly. At this time, the 4MOTION system also responds quickly, locks the idling wheels, and distributes the torque to other wheels to ensure the power output of the vehicle. Tange passed cleanly. big slope.
“Both Tanyue and Tange are equipped with Active Control driving mode selection, which can be freely switched between snow, road, off-road and off-road personalized modes, and different modes can be selected according to different road conditions and landforms. In order to achieve the best driving condition. Here we only need to switch to the off-road mode, refuel, turn the direction, and it’s easy to go up.” The model said while operating.
On the other side, Drifting Drifting is driving Tanyue, who is equipped with a 2.0T third-generation EA888 L4 turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) gearbox, eager to try. This off-road veteran exudes a free and unrestrained charm, speaks Mandarin with a Cantonese accent, and can always amuse people. In the following time, he also popularized some off-road common sense to us: “When driving an off-road vehicle on a non-paved road, we hold the steering wheel tightly with our hands, and we must put our thumbs up! Because when the car passes through a pit, the direction It is very possible to turn it quickly, the strength of the human hand is no match for the strength of the steering wheel, if the thumb is tightly clasped, it may break the bow of the human finger.” Hey, another Get a new skill.
Slope off-road skills:
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When going up a steep slope, you must pay attention to observe the road conditions, choose a gear to control the direction, and keep a straight line in one go. Generally, use a low-speed four-wheel drive in the second gear position, and keep the speed between 2500 and 3000 rpm. When the front of the car goes up to the top of the slope, loosen the accelerator slightly, and let the inertia of the car push the car to make the whole car go up to the top of the slope.
Note: If there is insufficient power on a steep slope, turning the direction suddenly will cause the car to roll over.
The key: the direction should be straight, the car should go straight up and down, and avoid turning or turning around midway.
Downhill:
Note that going down a steep slope is the same as going up a slope, the direction must be kept in a straight line. Generally use low-speed four-wheel drive and low second gear, and do not step on the clutch when going downhill. Lightly dragging the brakes before going downhill, the car must straighten the car body and enter the steep slope, keep the car body straight downhill and don’t mess with the direction.
In addition, Tange & Tanyue is equipped with the HDC slope descent control system. Even if the brakes are not stepped on, the vehicle can implement speed limits on the four wheels through the ESP system to maintain a stable speed and effectively improve driving safety.
Side slope road:
When the car is going to pass a side slope of 30 degrees or more, care must be taken to keep the direction of the car in a straight line. If the wheels spin and slip when passing, if it is impossible to continue moving forward, do not turn the direction to the side slope. At the top, the correct way is to slightly increase the accelerator towards the bottom of the side slope, so as to prevent the car from rolling over, so that the car can safely drive to the bottom of the side slope and wait for the rescue of other vehicles.
Then, we came to Dadongshan. The first impression of Dadongshan is a gleaming slope under the sun, as if countless diamonds were left there. Under the introduction of the local guide, I realized that the glistening substance was calcium carbonate stone. Now that they are all here, the off-road veterans decided to try this turning slope covered with calcium carbonate stones and several water gullies.
Tange & Tanyue went up one after the other, found a good angle, rushed up and went up easily. “In the face of such complicated road conditions, as a driver, I can deeply appreciate Tanyue & Tange’s professional and solid SUV chassis adjustment and precise steering angle, and the body posture control is also very good.” Yelin said.
The comfort and intelligent configuration of Tange & Tanyue always make it easier for us to enjoy the thrill of getting up and down on the off-road journey. For example, Alcantara fabric high-end seats are both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable, and the well-tuned Beats Audio sound system also creates a shocking listening experience to the greatest extent. Display full LCD digital instrument allows us to enjoy the charm of intelligent technology.
Off-road skills on rocky roads:
There is no problem for off-road vehicles to pass through rocky obstacles, but some small gravels will cause strong bumps, so be extra careful when driving. Stones with water chestnuts can not only puncture the tires, but also scratch holes on the tire walls on both sides son. Pass at a slower speed, which can greatly reduce the risk of tires being scratched.
The HRS suspension stretching hydraulic buffer system that is standard for Tanyue & Tange series can effectively filter bumps and improve ride stability and comfort under extreme road conditions, so we can sit safely in the car even on bumpy roads Enjoy off-road fun.
Not long after, the sound of rumbling water came to my ears. In front of you, a huge waterfall cascades out from between the strange rocks and peaks, its majestic momentum directly shakes people’s hearts. This giant dragon pierces through the forest and enters the lake. It is deep, mysterious and sultry. We can’t help but sigh that this trip is worthwhile.
Walking along the mountain stream, we came to the river. After several days of high temperature, it was time for the two cars to go down the river to cool off.
As a qualified off-road person, the first thing to do at this time is not to drive blindly into the water, but to get out of the car to check the water depth, current and bottom, and judge whether it is suitable for the vehicle to pass through. , soft and hard bottom, etc., you must stop and check to confirm safety before passing.” Xingyingshuailiang, the official owner of Xingyingshuailiang, said while checking.
“In addition, those of us who play off-road know the saying ‘go fast on the sand, slow on the water’, drive at a low speed in the water, minimize the water waves and splashes as much as possible, so as to avoid the engine from entering the water There is a breakdown.” After speaking, the model drove into the water. The driving performance of Tange & Tanyue in the water is still very good!
Off-road skills for wading roads:
Don’t take risks out of curiosity or to explore unknown territory. When the depth is unknown, don’t rush into the water, but observe carefully. If the water depth exceeds expectations, it may cause great trouble. For example, the water level is higher than the air intake port of the air filter, and water may enter the cylinder, causing impact on the cylinder block under the movement of the piston, resulting in damage to the engine. .
How did Tange & Tanyue perform on the road? Finally, let us listen to the evaluation of the three off-road veterans after personal experience!
Xingyingshuailiang Genuine Owner: “In the past four days, we have driven about 800 kilometers, and have passed the test of off-road sections such as beaches, mud, grass, shell craters, rivers, rainforests, sand and gravel sections, which proves that our FAW- The off-road performance of Volkswagen Tange & Tanyue is excellent, and it is fully capable of bringing us back safely and smoothly!”
Veteran off-roader Yelin Jianwen: “Our route is a route often played by hard-core off-road vehicles. There are all kinds of complicated road conditions. Tange & Tanyue can walk down all of them, and the performance is still remarkable. Whether it is a mule or a horse Pulling it out for a walk, it turns out that Tanyue & Tange has good off-road capabilities, intelligence and comfort, this is an SUV that should be sought after by the market, and FAW-Volkswagen Tange & Tanyue has done it.”
The veteran off-road cannon drifted away: “Tange & Tanyue integrates a variety of excellent functions, such as 4MOTION intelligent four-wheel drive system, BorgWarner’s fifth-generation central differential, Active Control multiple driving mode selection, professional SUV chassis tuning, HDC slope descent control system, etc., not every SUV has so many excellent functions.”
During this trip to northern Guangdong, the off-road veterans used their professional off-road knowledge and off-road skills, as well as solid off-road driving skills, to truly prove that Tange & Tanyue is not only an excellent representative of urban SUVs, but also a It is an urban SUV that can go off-road with the gene of galloping in the wilderness!
