«Mercedes Gelendvagen" issued for 36 years and therefore is considered to be the German veteran.But no one can not think of it into oblivion, as the demand for it is stable.And it was conceived as a carrier soldiers.He survived accusations of primitiveness, but now it is called a classic design.
from its origins to modern times
official date of his birth - February 10, 1979.Then he was put into production at the same time it was first presented to the public.But car history began long before this date, in 1972.The two companies - the German Daimler-Benz and the Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch - agreed on joint production of 10 thousand SUVs a year.The machine was designed as an army, so the body has a simplified form, flat panel, and the open model was convertible windshield.Modern "Gelendvagen" tuning which is a hallmark, a little like a grandparent.Known throughout grille with round headlights appeared only in 1976.
first major order for 20 thousand cars a manufacturer has received from the Iranian army, and in 1978 the car was ready Gelendewagen, which means "machine for rough terrain."But the new Iranian government revoked the order.The situation was cleared through the border guards of Germany, Norway and the armies of Argentina.A factory halls, which were to execute the Iranian order, started to work.The first products have received positive feedback from journalists.
Technical features and upgrades
task before designers faced a very daunting: the car must be fail-safe and sturdy in all geographical conditions, while remaining comfortable and safe.Although satisfy these requests was very difficult, the designers managed.Since then and up to the present day look and equipment, tuning "Mercedes Gelendvagen" changes punctually.
In Russia, as in many other countries, the admiration is itself a German car industry, and durability "Mercedes", and it practically does not change the exterior.In fact, the vehicle is periodically upgrade.Only since its first appearance in our country "Gelendvagen" photos which we presented in the article and called "Dice" and "refrigerator", and he really has a rectangular shape.But, according to the owners, they are attracted to this particular external image as the most appropriate SUV.
Over more than 35-year-old life of the car minor changes has undergone car body.The most serious innovations - rigid roof after folding soft top and elongated base.Changes had to make in connection with transition of cars from discharge military-of policemen in civilian.Upgraded periodically and optics.In 1981 he released a model in which the lights were protected by bars.
Saloon car owners called the king's, especially when it comes to expensive equipment.They have a high quality finish.If there is plastic in the cabin, it is his best option.Motorists find it convenient that the steering wheel is lifted after opening the door and turn off the ignition - it facilitates the landing of the driver.It received good reviews, and the factory sound system, issuing a clean, musical sound.
Disadvantages car
Perhaps only about soundproofing "Gelendvagen" can speak in a negative way.Although is executed she a qualitatively, as befits a, but when speed exceeding 100 km / h form of a body and low aerodynamic qualities nullify the all efforts the German automaker.However, even in the basic package included car seat covers high-end, airbags, air conditioning, ABS and full power accessories.
Advantages of the brand "Gelendvagen", tyuning and other "chips»
Main the dignity of "Mercedes Gelendvagen" is hiding under the hood.Engines from this car is meant volume from 2.7 to 5.5 liters.The power and volume of the motor seriously affect the fuel consumption: 5 l motor in "eat" 22 liters of gasoline in the city and 15 liters in the suburban route.Apparently, according to the number of "horses" the accelerator pedal becomes tighter, it was not easy to lose control of the machine control and general movement had "Gelendvagen" quite soft and smooth, without any jerks.But if necessary, he can make a dramatic leap forward and literally transformed into a projectile.The sound of all engine types is relatively quiet, the caller only pleasant associations and intentions of this car priobresti.Poluchivshie experience in managing this machine note the following nuances: the most comfortable is the speed of 100-110 km / h.A further increase in speed will entail the appearance of noise arising from air streams.Of course, the movement with greater speed is possible, but it is necessary to enter the turns very carefully.Fans of "Gelendvagen" note a fairly rigid suspension bracket, roughnesses and pits cause WinCE the car, but blows on a body are not transmitted.The credit belongs to the braking system of the car.When the mass of nearly 2.5 tons, he stops for a moment and almost seamlessly with the appropriate brake pedal.
As for his off-road qualities, it is unlikely that the owner will want to use it in the field, when it comes to the new model.Although "Gelika" does not scare nor mud, nor snow, nor the lack of pavement.The potential of he has a, but is designed he everything-taki not for this."Gelendvagen" tuning which can be varied - cars for lovers of power and ekstrovagantnosti.
In conclusion, I would like to stress once again the reliability and status Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen.This is a car, which is always draws to itself attention.Somewhat embarrassed, perhaps, the cost of servicing.Only replacement of tires will cost in 300 dollars.But its cost and not democratic."Gelendvagen" tuning which requires considerable investment, will cost about 14 million rubles!
