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drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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drive it!: The Motor Magazine
Station wagon or van? Drive it! looks at the best options for everyday travel with children and baggage in tow. Present it! The Volkswagen JettaThe VW Jetta is available in Germany, but the car has enjoyed greater success in the United States.Last year Volkswagen sold more than 100,000 Jettas there. So it’s little wonder that VW chose a very special place to unveil its new generation Jetta: Times Square. The car got to reveal its fresh look in front of hordes of spectators the heart of New York City. Naturally the new Jetta also features the black radiator grill which has become the trademark of all VW's new models. Singer Katy Perry was so taken with the car that she couldn't resist doing a little dance on the hood! Compare it! Renault's Kangoo Be Bop versus the Fiat QuboOnce used mainly as commercial vehicles, these models are now much loved by families.Sporty versions of vans like the Renault Kangoo Be Bop and the Fiat Qubo are increasingly being used as family cars. So Drive it! tested which is best for daily use. At 3.9 meters in length and with a turning circle of 9.95 meters, the Qubo can maneuver into any parking space. The Renault is three centimeters shorter than the Fiat and boasts a tighter turning circle of just 9.7 meters. But in a slalom test both these pack horses must prove whether they can match the safety standards of conventional passenger cars.Test it! The Peugeot 407 Station WagonIt's the rear end that distinguishes the 407sw from the 407 sedan.The station wagon is 8.7 centimeters longer than the regular four-door model. The car's dipped directional headlights give the front a dynamic look. Our test model featured the 1.6 square meter panoramic glass roof, which comes as standard in the "Sport" version. Drive it! put the Peugeot 407sw to the test. Examine it! Tire Pressure - A Little Detail That Can Have a Big EffectJust 0.6 bar too little tire pressure can cause a tire to jump out of its rim when taking a tight curve at high speed or veeri...
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Date Found: July 03, 2010
Date Produced: July 02, 2010
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