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XWORLD Mud splashes against the windscreen. The massive tread of the tyres digs its way forward through the tough morass. Each pothole is deeper than the last. The path between the trees narrows, becoming more and more bumpy - a trial of strength for both the drivers’ nerves and the axles of the off -roaders. And now they have to concentrate and make sure they don’t get stuck! To date the people taking part in the XWORLD Off - Road Events have been able to enjoy such adventurous scenarios. Before the fi rst stage of the tour starts in March 2008, staff , partners and external guests will have had the opportunity to try out the qualities of the upgraded Toyota Land Cruisers far away from the road. Since this February there have been over a dozen off -road events and test drives off ering the chance to experience the XWORLD vehicles live. A comfortable interior, a powerful 173 hp engine, permanent four-wheel drive and special equipment for the tour will guarantee safety and enjoyment in each car. Whether equipped with a “snorkel” for driving through water, a cable winch or GPS navigation plus altimeter – the XWORLD vehicles are not mass-produced items off the shelf but special custom vehicles designed to cope with the high demands of the diff erent stages. Testing in an opencast pit The jungle-green Toyota Land Cruiser approaches the high sand dune covered with reed in fi rst gear. The challenge: The XWORLD off -roader must force its way up the steep slope without swerving or worse still, tipping over. The damp sand slips and slides, and with it the rear of the vehicle. The wheels slowly dig themselves higher and higher in the tracks up the dune. Putting your trust in the vehicle with a tiger on its side is a real thrill. And the off -roader actually manages to negotiate the crumbling slope without diffi culty. 4 XWORLD Off -Road Events With a tiger on rough terrain HYDRAULIKPRESSE The fi rst test drives in testing terrain were performed by Enrico Kieschnick and the XWORLD project team at the beginning of 2007. The ideal spot for this was the disused opencast mine of Meuro near Senftenberg and Großräschen in Brandenburg. On this enormous area of land the off -road vehicles showed what they could do for the fi rst time on the occasion of the HANSA-FLEX regional manager meeting in March. In the middle of October 2007 it was then the turn of the trade press to try out all XWORLD automobiles in a one-day event held at the mine. Verdict: The cars can cope with the 43 stages through Europe and Asia! Grey hills as far as the eye can see. Deep gashes run down the slopes. The sky-blue Toyota sporting a panoramic view of the Himalayas disappears in a cloud of coal dust as it approaches a jagged edge between boulders. It suddenly lurches forward but the passengers are safe and secure in their seat belts. The vehicle slips and rolls in the loose sand until it gets going again a few metres later on, shortly afterwards ploughing through a fi eld of grass as tall as a man at high speed. Learning how to drive off -road Thrills and a surge of adrenalin are part of every event like the obligatory splashes of mud on trousers and jacket. The spectacular off -road events are however specially designed to familiarise drivers with the handling of off -road vehicles in general and more specifi cally, with the XWORLD Toyota Land Cruisers. “When driving off -road, there’s a whole load of things to consider. Even experienced car drivers need to fi rst learn how to handle our specially equipped XWORLD vehicles,” comments project manager Enrico Kieschnick. Together with HANSA-FLEX employee Roelof Wittler, the two men already form a well-rehearsed team of instructors thank to extensive special training. They are responsible for the initial briefi ng beforehand and ISSUE DECEMBER 2007
keep an eye on drivers throughout the entire event, in some cases remaining in contact by radio. “To start with, most are impressed by the technology and size of the vehicle, but this is generally forgotten after a few laps on site and the fi rst successful manoeuvres. Afterwards, everyone is delighted at what the cars can do.” On the fi rst major test drive in May 2007 the participants set off punctually over the Alps, heading for the Balkans to attend the 5th HANSA-FLEX football tournament in Croatia. In the Tyrolean mountains the suitability of the vehicles for long-haul driving, the tyre-wheel combination and chassis tuning were put to the test. The vehicle technology managed the over 1500 km section to Split with fl ying colours. In the subsequent football tournament in the blazing sunshine the HANSA-FLEX players from Germany had to content themselves with a successful third place against the fl eet-of-foot Czechs and the home team from Croatia. Murky brackish water slops against the white sandy beaches of the little island on the driver’s door of the South Sea Land Cruiser. The curtain of reed grass parts under the light bow wave ahead of the bonnet, off ering a glimpse of the nearby bank. The off -roader continues rocking its way forward through deep furrows and underwater craters. The water level now starts to fall, and the bank is reached at long last. The passengers’ feet remain dry but reeds are still caught in the radiator grille. Until the start of the tour in March 2008 another series of diff erent off -road events and show dates are planned. Until then the XWORLD Toyota Land Cruisers will cause a stir on German roads. The detailed XWORLD brochure will give you a taste for adventure. ISSUE DECEMBER 2007 Just look on www.xworld.cc or call +49 – 661 - 440 77 27 70 to request your own copy. Every trip will offer its very own adventures and diff erent highlights in terms of the scenery. Certain XWORLD stages are proving very popular so you shouldn’t hesitate if you are interested in taking part. Katharina Bader PRG Werbeagentur GmbH XWORLD HYDRAULIKPRESSE 5
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