Road TestCar reviews - Volkswagen - Caravelle - GLS people-moverVolkswagen modelsThe Car28 Jun 2001 The Caravelle's four-speed automatic transmission has a dynamic shift programme "thinking" feature which adapts the gear's shifting patterns according to the driver's driving characteristics The Caravelle offers seating for eight full-sized adults Even with the seats occupied, there is still room for two cubic metres of luggage space VW claims the rear-most passengers have the same amount of crash-protection as those at the front, due to safety crush zones Caravelle's new "Plus" front axle is shared with the Mk3 Golf VR6 An electronic differential lock is designed to give maximum traction in difficult conditions Latest fifth-generation Bosch ABS brakes are used New engine mounts and sound-proofing materials enhance Caravelle's refinement over its Transporter sister model Impact-absorbing bumpers bounce back into shape after minor collisions The interior features new cloth cord upholstery, deep-pile carpet and new side trim panels The eight full-size adult seats can be removed or folded to give a maximum of 5.4 cubic metres of interior space Alloy wheels and colour-matched bumpers are visual cues to exterior differences between Caravelle and Transporter The side panels are torsionally stiffened and reinforced Impact-absorbing "Y" frames at the front are a safety feature Top speed for front-wheel drive Caravelle in automatic form is 157km/h Did you know?Just like the camper mobiles of the 1970s, Caravelle is available with a camper conversion kitAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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