So my main question is this: Other than a slight
ride height difference, body cladding and DSG, why is VW asking almost 10 grand more for the Alltrack?
Not exact matches
The only
difference between the Buick Regal Sportback suspension and the TourX suspension is an extra 15 mm in
ride height, and an extra link, for five, in the standard Regal's four - link rear suspension (MacPherson struts are up front).
The extra weight of the estate body combined with the X-perience's raised
ride height mean it does lean in corners more than the standard car, but the
difference is minimal.
What does make a
difference visually is the reduced
ride height.
Additional tests have been performed where the
difference in
ride -
height might influence the results but, otherwise, this rating is based on tests performed on the XV.
In addition, the wheelbase has lengthened, the
height difference between the scuff plate and floor has decreased, and the
height of the door opening has increased, all of which are refinements improving the rear seat
riding experience.
The main
difference is the raised
ride height and more rugged appearance.
The main
difference is a crossover has a higher
ride height than a sedan.
In fact, the raised
ride height is largely inconsequential — and on the move you'll barely notice the
difference.
For the record, the new Power Wagon
rides 2.3 inches higher than a standard Ram HD (which makes ingress and egress a challenge), and it boasts a healthy 26 inches of axle articulation — that
difference in
height between one front wheel when it's all the way up and the other when it's all the way down.