The new gearbox is protected from below by a powerful cross member: nothing sticks out below the frame (more precisely, half frames). A small shield covers the razdatka, but the motor itself and its crankcase are covered only with plastic
The new gearbox is protected from below by a powerful cross member: nothing sticks out below the frame (more precisely, half frames). A small shield covers the razdatka, but the motor itself and its crankcase are covered only with plastic. The new gearbox is protected from below by a powerful cross member: nothing sticks out below the frame (more precisely, half frames). A small shield covers the razdatka, but the motor itself and its crankcase are covered only with plastic.
There, at the intersection point of all meridians recommended by the creators of the Jeep, a blue and gray car will stand out even in complete darkness. And now it literally glows in a cool alpine village where I spent the night.
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But what is it? While the landlord and I were discussing the possibilities of a “rogue” who could work at minus 45º and a wind speed of 160 km / h, someone walked along the “Arctic”. Huge white, as if in talc, traces of bare feet remained on the hood and left wing. We noticed them when we went outside and I already unfastened the black latch of the hood to boast a 200-horsepower updated turbodiesel 2.8 CRD, working in tandem with the now serial 5-speed automatic. This Quartet with Euro 5 exhaust will not spoil even sterile Arctic air. She now gives out more power at the same torque - in general, there was something to talk about before bedtime.
The Arctic is not without elements of comfort: air conditioning, a leather steering wheel with built-in buttons, an on-board computer, speed control, bluetooth, a radio with a CD / MP3 player, a satellite navigator with a touch screen and a 30 GB hard drive
The Arctic is not without elements of comfort: air conditioning, a leather steering wheel with built-in buttons, an on-board computer, speed control, bluetooth, a radio with a CD / MP3 player, a satellite navigator with a touch screen and a 30 GB hard drive. The Arctic is not without elements of comfort: air conditioning, a leather steering wheel with built-in buttons, an on-board computer, speed control, bluetooth, a radio with a CD / MP3 player, a satellite navigator with a touch screen and a 30 GB hard drive.
Examining the white footprints on the flat rectangular surfaces of the Arctic, my Italian interlocutor even forgot about his sadness due to the fact that the Wrangler ousted the local IVECO-Massive from the market. As for the "Arctic", then, for my taste, its appearance was brought almost to perfection. The strength of the rectangular design with round headlights is in the details, right down to the rugs. The white edging of the air ducts on the dashboard looks at night through the glass, like the eyes of a snowman. Or am I really tired of the road and seem to me? Yeti as if breaks through the plane of the door, beats in the blue frost of the dashboard, his fingers already appeared from the headrests stitched in red …
While there is no snow, the Arctic will take a mountain bike upstairs
While there is no snow, the Arctic will take a mountain bike upstairs. While there is no snow, the Arctic will take a mountain bike upstairs.
“I know whose huge footprints it is,” suddenly burst out from the householder. From his burning eyes, I realized that I needed to go north to the mines where talc was once mined.
The rapid pulse of the heart drives yawning. I open the heavy back door with a spare, with my left hand I raise the glass. No, the suitcase and the big bag are densely placed here in a small compartment and will not hang out in the corners, let them lie. If you expand the back seat, there is still enough space for the yeti. What if he needs help? Then it’s better to remove the suitcase. I drag him from a high loading bay. We are late!
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I slam the back door, then the glass … No, it is necessary in the reverse order. Yes, northern latitudes require special skills. But they demand this from the driver, and our Arctic car with mysterious traces of a snowman was created on the basis of the Jeep-Wrangler Sahara, which means that a priori not only knows how to move on the sand … pah, on the snow, but it can also hit the rocky roadside, without fear of pits under 17-inch gear wheels on black semi-matte wheels.
The partner hardly crawled between the folding seat and the rack, but the large leg could not find a comfortable place in the back. Both the wheel niche and the floor tunnel interfere with it. But here you can hold onto the thick, upholstered pipe of the frame.
Well, at least the front seats have developed lateral support, otherwise my companion would have torn off all the door handles - so we dashingly rushed along a deserted village road. The soul of us did not fly out only thanks to the improved comfort of a car. If you do not notice the slight whistle of the north wind, the noise insulation of the cabin deserves praise. The best insulating materials work for it, a pleasant and expensive-looking upholstery, which, however, remained durable and washable.
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With all-wheel drive connected, when accelerating uphill, the machine responds quickly, without delaying the chase of the inherited one on the wings. By the way, what about fuel? There is nowhere to refuel in the mountains. With such a ride, it’s easy to burn 15 liters per hundred, but, alternating the race with an economical style, we meet ten.
“Arctic” (there is a five-door - “Arctic Unlimited”) is well managed. Almost no heels, except that it is very famously to enter the turn. But a good combination of motor and gearbox quickly aligns it. This duo to create a trio prevents lethargy steering. But stop, the asphalt ends. I hope to overcome the night ford without losing the plastic shield under the engine. The generator is safe - it is raised high, the air intake on the side of the hood is also well protected. At a depth of half a meter inside is dry. And the headlights are sealed.
The first signs of talc mines have already appeared. The huge clearance, impressive diagonal hanging inspire confidence that the goal will pass without problems. With the wheel hanging, the door opens easily - which means the frame is torsion resistant. At the same time, traction control works clearly and quickly. "Arctic" frolic even in a low first gear.
Only the danger of getting a log on an open roof keeps me from going up
Only the danger of getting a log on an open roof keeps me from going up. Only the danger of getting a log on an open roof keeps me from going up.
Our car is equipped with a descent control. The assistant manages slopes within reason, maintaining minimum speed and sparing brakes. Engine braking is effective up to a slope of 35%. Well, up, the "Arctic" calmly climbs even after stopping at the steepest climb.
It seems we have arrived. These mines, where there is still a lot of white powder. Walking along it, my companion climbs onto a powerful plastic bumper, leaving white marks on a black surface …
“You know,” he tells me, “and I am that same bigfoot.” And I just need such a car.
“It's not a question, you just have to pay 36, 850 euros for it,” I reply disappointedly: I forgot the camera in the house, and the adventure has already ended.
