DAIHATSU FOURTRAK (1984-2002)大发fourtrak(1984-2002)
Drive along any country lane and you?re bound to spot one: there?s no doubt that the Daihatsu Fourtrak is the country-dweller's favourite 4x4.任何一个国家里,你开车?再一个必然当场:?毫无疑问,收盘发fourtrak是国家居民的喜爱四轮驱动. The reasons are simple.原因很简单. This unassuming mud-plugger is competitively priced, as tough as old boots and extremely competent in the rough.这个架子泥宣传员是价格具竞争力,强硬非常称职的旧鞋子和粗糙. The rather basic original model was not endowed with the most appealing road manners.而原先的基本模式是最不具吸引力道礼仪. However, this problem was addressed in 1993 with the introduction of an independent suspension system, which did wonders for its road-going ability.不过,这个问题是在1993年推出的独立悬挂系统、当时不知其道而持续的能力. At the same time, the whole range benefited from an extensive revamp and the appropriately named ?Independent?在此同时,得益于一系列广泛的改革和适当命名?独立? trim level was introduced to help the Fourtrak appeal to a wider audience.修剪层次介绍帮助fourtrak呼吁更多观众. The ruggedness, which was the biggest appeal of the original, is still there though.粗犷的,这是最大的吸引力原来,尽管仍然存在. The Fourtrak will seat the family, carry the odd chest of drawers and sail through a ploughed field as well as whisk you down to the local wine bar on a Friday night.fourtrak会席位的家庭带有多个抽屉的胸部和航行以及外地的种田拂你到当地律师于周五晚酒.
HISTORY历史
The first Fourtraks arrived in the UK way back in 1984 and offered basic off-road petrol and diesel-powered transport in short wheelbase three-door form.第一fourtraks抵达英国早在1984年提出的基本路面汽油和柴油动力交通工具短轴距3门形式. For a few years (1985-1988) they were joined by Soft Top versions, but the derivatives we?re looking at here are the sturdy yet stylish Estates.数年(1985-1988年),为他们会合软顶版本但是我们的衍生?再看看这里茁壮但气派屋.
In 1990, all models were treated to uprated brakes, exhausts and transmissions.1990年,所有型号尽享新型干法刹车,废气、变速器. A year later the range was revised again and all models gained restyled bodywork, extended wheel arches, bigger bumpers and little luxuries such as electric windows and central locking.一年后,修改幅度再次赢得restyled所有型号车身,车轮延伸拱门、大保险杠、电动窗、小小的奢侈品等中央锁紧. A 90bhp 2.2-litre petrol derivative arrived in June 1992 to compliment the 2.0-litre petrol and 2.8-litre turbo diesel engines already on offer.一90bhp2.2公升的汽油衍生抵达1992年6赞许2.0公升汽油2.8公升柴油涡轮引擎已经投标.
The most significant changes didn?t occur until a year later though.最明显的变化雾化?直到一年后虽出现笔. Early models had a harsh ride caused by their old-fashioned leaf sprung suspension, and this was addressed in 1993 with the a new suspension set-up.早期型号进行了艰苦旅程所造成的旧式叶突然叫停,这是在1993年以一个新的悬浮设置. The `Independent` suspension system did wonders for the road-going ability, its double wishbone set-up at the front and five-link coil-spring suspension at the rear meant potholes would no longer shake your fillings out.'独立'的悬架系统也不禁为道持续能力其双臂设置于前面五连杆圈弹簧悬浮在后方动摇你不再意味着坑洞补列. The same year saw the introduction of a pair of seven-seater versions, the 2.8 TDL and TDX and the demise of the less popular petrol-engined derivatives.同年看到一双推出七座位版本280调谐半导体激光与TDx和消亡的冷门汽油引擎衍生物.
Later revisions improved noise and vibration, and safety has been a priority too.修改完善后的噪音和振动、安全一直是首要的. The car looks more aggressive than it did when it was originally launched.轿车时显得那样咄咄逼人比原先推出. Later versions are some 110mm wider than their predecessors and boast wider wheelarches as well as sleeker bumpers and a revised grille.后来一些版本的86mm的范围较广泛wheelarches夸耀前人以及装有防撞门锁、订正. Inside, there's a user-friendly instrument binnacle, while the driver and front seat passengers benefit from bucket-style seats with integral head restraints.车厢里还有一个方便的工具binnacle,而司机及前座乘客受惠桶式座椅头垫积分.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
All the latest Fourtrak models come with power steering, selectable two or four-wheel drive and an immobiliser security system.所有最新型号fourtrak来助力转向,选择两个或四轮驱动系统和一个安全锁. Inside, the cars are fitted with a substantial rear roll-over bar which provides mountings for three-point inertia-reel seat belts for rear seat passengers.内车上装有大量后排翻车规定挂杆三点惯性卷筒安全带后座乘客. There are also two (rather uncomfortable) occasional seats in the rear in the long wheelbase models to increase the carrying capacity to seven.还有两个偶然(相当难受)后排座位长轴距型号的载客量增加至七个.
Higher up the range, the TDL-SE is another seven-seater with a healthy dose of equipment.高幅度的可调谐半导体激光硒是另外七座位提供健康剂量的设备. This runs to electric windows, central locking, a four-speaker stereo, an adjustable steering column and additional instrumentation.本厚达电动窗、中央锁、四议长立体声、可调督导栏和额外仪器. If you want more, the Fourtrak TDX has colour-coded wheelarch extensions and unique alloy wheels.如果你想要更多的fourtrakTDx法已颜色wheelarch分机合金车轮和独特. Gadgetry on the flagship TDX includes electronic 4WD engagement, electric mirrors, power headlamp washers and an RDS stereo system.gadgetry四轮驱动的旗舰TDx法包括电子作战、电动镜子、电力和铁路立体洗衣机前照灯系统.
If you choose a model that?s fitted with the torquey 2.8-litre intercooled turbo diesel unit, you?ll also get a hefty 3,500kg towing capacity.如果你选择的模式?收盘torquey配备了2.8公升柴油涡轮中冷股你?当地也获大幅拖车容量3500公斤.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
The best course of action, if you can afford it, is to stick with the post-1993 Independent machines, but you do have to pay more for their improved ride and specification.最理想的做法,如果你能够负担,是坚持与邮政1993独立机但你要付出更多的改进和规范坐. A 1993L TDX Independent 2.8 is likely to set you back around £4,000, while a slightly lower spec TDL Independent should start at about £3,700.8月2日,是一个独立1993lTDx法可能载回你4000英镑左右,而应从独立调谐半导体激光光谱稍低约3700英镑.
Alternatively you could take the newer route ?或者你可以采取新颖路线? after all, the Fourtrak is seen by many as a more affordable alternative to a Land Rover.毕竟,许多fourtrak被作为一种较为便宜的替代越野车. A 2000X-reg TDL Independent should start at £7,700 and a TDX Independent will set you back around £10,200 on 2002 plates.一2000x-再生调谐半导体激光独立应从7700英镑和独立TDx法定你回102002002英镑左右盘. For SE versions, add around £500-£1000 to these figures depending on age and condition.为硒版本,加上周围英镑500英镑1000这些数字取决于年龄和条件.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
These capable workhorses are likely to be used for serious off-roading, so it?s advisable to check the bodywork, suspension and chassis for damage.这些能力workhorses可能用于严重占用巷道,所以?收盘最好检查车身、悬浮和底盘损坏. Particular areas that need attention are differentials, gearbox and engine.特别需要注意的地方差别,变速箱和发动机.
Faulty or damaged turbos can be expensive to repair, so have the engine checked out by an expert if you?re unsure.turbos失灵或损坏,可昂贵修理因此有专家指出,如果引擎检查你?再观望.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
Parts prices are relatively low for an Oriental make.零件价格偏低的东方作. A brake master cylinder will be around £85, front shock absorbers will be roughly £25 and a clutch disc will be only just over £50.一英镑左右将刹车总泵85前避震将会有大约25英镑离合器盘将仅超过英镑50. All these prices exclude VAT.这些价格排除增值税.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
As already mentioned, post 1993 cars are better on-road.如前所述,93年后的车更好-老道. That said, don?t expect car-like manners: the ride is still rather bouncy on the tarmac.尽管如此,鲍思?预计轿车笔状方式:坐于相当bouncy停机坪. Off-road it?s a different matter though: the Fourtrak is one of the most capable small 4x4s around with good ground clearance.占用道路?虽然收盘另当别论:<fourtrak是最能够很好地与周围的小四轮驱动车手续. It will clamber up a rocky outcrop almost as well as a mountain goat, or even wade through a raging river.它将几乎沾污了岩石露头,以及山羊、甚至熊熊趟河. If all this sounds a little too extreme for your needs, don?t worry: the Fourtrak is just as good at getting you safely off a waterlogged school playing field.如果所有这听起来有点太极端您需要鲍思?笔担忧:<fourtrak诚如你平安过了越来越善于淹水学校比赛场地.
OVERALL 总体
The 2.8 turbo diesel versions are well equipped, sturdy and have even gained rather stylish looks in recent years.280涡轮柴油版本装备精良,实力雄厚、经验甚至显得相当气派,近年 All in all, they provide a good, affordable alternative to a Land Rover.总而言之,他们提供了良好,廉价替代了越野车.
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