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- German cars with a large trunk
Some motorists, when choosing a new vehicle, look at its technical characteristics, others - at the level of equipment and cost. But there are those for whom such a parameter as the volume of the trunk comes out on top.
Especially for them, we have prepared a small selection of German cars with a large luggage compartment. We will talk about cars that are officially presented on the territory of Russia.
German cars with a large trunk
VW Teramont
In the fall of 2016, VW officially unveiled its new SUV, the VW Teramont. The car is made in a typical American format, as evidenced by its dimensions: 5037 x 1989 x 1770 mm, with a wheelbase of 2979 mm.
The exterior and interior design are made in a restrained style, which is inherent in most Volkswagen cars.
The salon is able to boast of a large amount of free space and three rows of seats, and even the third row is able to take on board two adult riders.
In the 5-seater configuration, the luggage compartment volume is an impressive 1,500 liters, and in the 7-seater - 583 liters. And if you fold the second and third row of seats, the owner of the Teramont can turn it into a small van with 2,741 liters of loading space.
Customers are offered a choice of two engines with a volume of 2 and 3.6 liters. The maximum power of the first is 220, and the second - 280 "horses", at 350 and 361 Nm of torque, respectively.
The minimum cost of VW Teramont in Russia starts at 2.949 million rubles.
VW Touareg
In the spring of 2018, the debut of the third generation VW Touareg took place, which acquired a first-class appearance, a spacious and high-quality interior, powerful engines and an impressive list of equipment.
Moreover, the crossover has excellent off-road qualities, allowing you to feel confident when driving on almost any road surface.
There are five seats inside the car, and there is more than enough free space on both the first and second rows.
The volume of the trunk also did not disappoint. As standard, it is equal to 810 liters, and with the rear sofa folded down it reaches 1800 liters, which makes it easy to transport even bulky goods.
In the Russian market, the Touareg is represented by three power units:
- 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 249 liters. with. and a maximum thrust of 370 Nm;
- 3-liter diesel engine generating 600 Nm of torque and 249 "horses";
- The top 3-liter TSI engine producing 340 hp. and 450 Nm of thrust.
Regardless of the type and power of the power plant, its partner is an 8-speed hydromechanical "automatic".
The minimum cost of a VW Touareg in the Russian Federation is 3.579 million rubles.
Audi q7
The second generation of the Audi Q7 full-size crossover debuted on the world stage in early 2015. During the renovation, the car got a more modern, stylish and dynamic appearance, and also lost 71 kg of weight. Overall characteristics are as follows:
| Length, mm | 5050 |
| Width, mm | 1970 |
| Height, mm | 1740 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2990 |
Such impressive dimensions allowed the manufacturer to arrange three rows of seats in the cabin, so that the car can play the role of a family "bus" without any problems.
True, in a 7-seater layout, the luggage compartment is purely nominal - 295 liters. But once the third row of seats is folded, the owner gets 890 liters of usable space, which can be increased to 2075 liters by lowering the backs of the second row of seats.
The line of power units is represented by both gasoline and diesel engines, which have an excellent balance of power, dynamics and economy. That only is a 3-liter 272-horsepower diesel, consuming an average of 5.6 l / 100 km!
As befits a full-fledged SUV, the Q7 is equipped with the proprietary Quattro all-wheel drive system, which, if necessary, can transfer up to 70% of the torque to any of the axles.
The base cost of the Audi Q7 is 3.995 million rubles.
Porsche cayenne
The third edition of the Porsche Cayenne officially debuted in the summer of 2017, and after a while the car reached the domestic market.
During the update, the premium crossover has got new head optics, a modified false radiator grille, new front and rear bumpers, and stylish side lights. Completing the look are a pair of trapezoidal exhaust trunks and elegant sidewalls.
The interior design, as befits a premium car, greets guests with first-class finishing materials, a mass of modern equipment and impeccable workmanship.
The five-seater cabin easily accommodates 5 adult riders, and there is more than enough free space. Trunk volume is 770 liters as standard, and with folded back row seats - 1710 liters.
The basic third Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a 3-liter petrol engine producing 340 hp. and limit 450 Nm of torque. This is enough for the car to easily exchange the first hundred in 6.2 seconds. and developed a top speed of 245 km / h.
To become the owner of a new Porsche Cayenne in the Russian Federation, a potential buyer will have to part with at least 4.999 million rubles.
Mercedes GLE
In the fall of 2018 in Paris, the Mercedes management showed the second generation of the premium GLE crossover. The car boasts a thoroughbred appearance, a first-class interior for 5 or 7 seats and high-tech stuffing.
Moreover, the crossover has moved to a new "cart", which has a positive effect on the level of comfort and behavior of the car on the road.
The interior of the GLE class impresses with the level of equipment, ergonomics and attention to detail. However, one should not expect otherwise from a car, the price of which starts at 4.73 million rubles.
As standard, the car is equipped with a 5-seater saloon, but a 7-seater layout is also available as an option. True, the third row of seats is more suitable for children and adolescents, while for adults it will be frankly cramped there.
Even in the "normal" state, the trunk volume is 825 liters, and with the second and third row of seats folded it reaches 2055 liters.
In Russia, the SUV is available with one of two engines: a 2-liter 245-horsepower diesel engine and a 3-liter turbo petrol engine producing 367 hp. s .. In this case, both the first and the second are additionally equipped with a "mild hybrid" system, represented by a 48-volt electric motor for 22 "horses". The partner of the power plant is a 9-speed "automatic" and a proprietary 4Matic all-wheel drive system.
Mercedes GLS
The updated Mercedes GLS appeared before the world community back in 2015, after which it received only cosmetic updates. Inside the company, the car is called the off-road S-class, which is not surprising when you look at overall characteristics of an SUV:
| Length, mm | 5130 |
| Width, mm | 1934 |
| Height, mm | 1850 |
| Wheel base, mm | 3075 |
The interior of the crossover boasts 7 seats, and even on the third row adults can sit without problems. The quality of finishing materials, build quality and level of equipment are above all praise - in one word "Mercedes".
The volume of the trunk also did not disappoint:
- 7-seater version - 300 l;
- in a 5-seater - 680 l;
- in a 2-seater - an impressive 2300 liters.
This means that, if necessary, the Mercedes GLS can turn into a small van, but who wants to carry bulky goods in its luxurious cabin?
The car is driven by one of 3 engines, where the greatest interest is a 4.7-liter gasoline V8, capable of accelerating an almost 2.5-ton "monster" to a hundred in some 5.3 seconds. and reach the maximum 250 km / h.
The minimum cost of a car in Russia is 6.9 million rubles.
Conclusion
Our favorite in this selection is the VW Teramont, which has the best value for money and cargo capacity.All other participants are in the premium class and definitely cannot claim the title of a multifunctional "hard worker".
