Consumption beyond the official indicated on datasheet in post Josiah proved restrained. For exampl

In this activity to test cars you walk into almost all there, car entry with a 1 liter engine to faster if the station wagon Audi RS 6 Avant with its V-10 engine and 5-liter biturbo 580 hp, and group of extreme luxury, like the Hyundai Equus VS460. Of course, not all drive cars such as the Chevrolet line current due to a problem between 1940 census GM and me (any minute tale that story in detail), or Hyundai HB20 because the company only offers car to test at the factory in Piracicaba, a total nonsense have to travel 160 kilometers to pick up a car to test, which I refuse to do because it is indecent. Imagine if brands that have factory in other cities or states adopt this system, eg Renault, which has a factory in St. Joseph of the Pines, region of Greater Curitiba.
But among that group of cars that tested not only for AE, as for other publications over the years, a relatively simple car caught my attention, Ball Track. Thing beans and rice, a staple dish far from special, but when it is done right is the tastiest.
I attribute the feeling to the fact that Gol in its latest generation, the fifth, being the fifth year of production, when the whole manufacturing process reaches the ideal point, as with any production car in great volume. What is the Goal Track, of which Josiah had said here at the launch? Just a Ball 1.0 Normal with 23 mm more ground clearance and tires mixed use. Is that good? In theory no, in practice yes.
In theory, no, because tires halfway through 1940 census mixed use asphalt-earth - precisely 60-40% in the case of Pirelli Scorpio ATR 175/70R14H that come in the car - are not the same as asphalt tires and high center of gravity is on the opposite of stability. In practice it is not that, however. The tires have some "magic" because the lateral grip is very high, do not miss her. Moreover, the design of the tread, with a large area of "ocean" (grooves), is an exceptional 1940 census drainage with wet conditions expected, greatly reducing the possibility of hydroplaning occurs. Worth being in season and dry weather we were unable to evaluate this characteristic.
Regarding higher ride height, plus it does not manifest even walking in strong curves, is perfect for the "Land of Lombadas" which became Brazil, dulling its baleful effect almost completely, being able to "fly" over them no major problem (provided that all occupants are laced belts ...). This characteristic, combined with the robust profile tires 70, is absolute tranquility for those who do not want to see your precious broken by incompetence, combined with carelessness and irresponsibility, who has the obligation to ensure the quality 1940 census of our roads.
That which said fifth year of production et cetera and so is the perception of everything being done right this Goal Track. The steering, for example, the power assistance, owes nothing to what is most modern in electric assist, since it is perfect in any situation and speed, fast, compared 14,9:1; loading 1940 census the clutch pedal, very low, command rates, reference in the Brazilian production and equal to exotic cars like the Porsche Boxster/911; brakes perfect modulation, expendable up to the ABS.
The suspension is firm without being uncomfortable and not have any kind of operating noise, car with driver only or blended. The internal space is good even for rear seat passengers, which somewhat surprising given the length of just 3,907 mm and wheelbase of 2,468 mm. Ahead of the driver's instrument panel pleasing "Wolfsburg", my favorite, even with tachometer "offside", there are headlights and rear fog light, which every car should have.
How Roberto Nasser said in his column today, there's the Best of Show in Track Ball, the engine. The final stirred they gave him a year ago, added the suffix to the name TEC EA111, left-ideal. Walking around with the car if it costs her believe that has a 1 liter engine and power 72/76 hp gasoline / alcohol, seems considerably more. Handle Down like a grown up and yells clean cutting at 6,500 rpm, while peak power at 5,250 rpm. The (largest capacity) torque of 10.6 kgf m at 3,850 rpm (with alcohol) is not there for nothing and high value is clearly noticeable in the low rpm.
Consumption beyond the official indicated on datasheet in post Josiah proved restrained. For example, I had to make a trip of 100 miles, "old fashioned", walk down, and with alcohol on-board computer indicated between 9 and 9.2 km / l (11.1 and 10.9 l/100 km) incredible. In the city, in normal use accompanied traffic flow, 9-10 km / l (11.1 and 10 l/100 km).
Only really needed to review the Volkswagen escalation marches stretching a bit 3rd, 4th and 5th because 4,170 rpm at 120 km / h is a lot of rotation.