I know that the Cayenne and the Touarge we built as a joint project, and the Q7 looks very similar and is made by Audi which is part of the VW compony.
VAG is the company which owns VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat
Porsche own a large percentage of VAG
Yes i they are built on the same chassis although i expect slightly modified.
see: The Q7, Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, also on a version of the same platform, all share a number of basic components, but the Q7 is the longest car of the three with the most interior space, and it also has a different four-wheel drive system. Whereas the Touareg and Cayenne have full-time four-wheel drive with a low-ratio gear set and lockable differentials, the Q7 has Audi’s quattro system as in its conventional road cars. This does give full-time four-wheel drive as well, with a 40:60 torque-split to the front:rear axles under normal driving conditions, but there are no low-ratio gears; instead, it uses an auto-locking torque-sensing centre differential to send up to 65percent of power to the front or up to 85percent to the rear if one of the wheels starts to slip. It’s a system designed more for sporty on-road driving than hardcore mud-plugging, though it’s going to be more than capable of coping with most conditions: pulling a boat/pony trailer or reaching the ski resort, no problem.
Yes it does share the same chassis, but thats all. The Engine, transmission, suspension, and AWD system is made by Audi.
VW owns Audi, and Porsche owns about 50% of VW and they can control them since they own most of VW.
Porsche and VW were designed and started by the same man. Ferdinand Porsche-He made the VW Beetle and Porsche 356. These two cars are the firsts from VW and Porsche.
The Cayenne was made a year after the VW Toureg. They also only share the chassis. Porsche used there own engine and suspension and parts.
And they all came from one happy company called Auto Union. I would not buy the Porsche Cayenne, the Audi is pretty much on the middle. So the best bang for your dollars is the VW Touareg. Is the same technology with the same quality. Selection of engines, ride characteristics, stile features and comfort creatures depends on how much are you willing to pay or how much of an image you want to show. Is like Toyota, Nissan and Honda with their high end cars. An up scale of the lower ones sold at higher price. For those that want to show off wealth.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Sorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Yes. Audi is a VW brand and Porsche owns a pretty large part of VW.
VAG is the company which owns VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat
Porsche own a large percentage of VAG
Yes i they are built on the same chassis although i expect slightly modified.
see: The Q7, Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, also on a version of the same platform, all share a number of basic components, but the Q7 is the longest car of the three with the most interior space, and it also has a different four-wheel drive system. Whereas the Touareg and Cayenne have full-time four-wheel drive with a low-ratio gear set and lockable differentials, the Q7 has Audi’s quattro system as in its conventional road cars. This does give full-time four-wheel drive as well, with a 40:60 torque-split to the front:rear axles under normal driving conditions, but there are no low-ratio gears; instead, it uses an auto-locking torque-sensing centre differential to send up to 65percent of power to the front or up to 85percent to the rear if one of the wheels starts to slip. It’s a system designed more for sporty on-road driving than hardcore mud-plugging, though it’s going to be more than capable of coping with most conditions: pulling a boat/pony trailer or reaching the ski resort, no problem.
Yes it does share the same chassis, but thats all. The Engine, transmission, suspension, and AWD system is made by Audi.
VW owns Audi, and Porsche owns about 50% of VW and they can control them since they own most of VW.
Porsche and VW were designed and started by the same man. Ferdinand Porsche-He made the VW Beetle and Porsche 356. These two cars are the firsts from VW and Porsche.
The Cayenne was made a year after the VW Toureg. They also only share the chassis. Porsche used there own engine and suspension and parts.
And they all came from one happy company called Auto Union. I would not buy the Porsche Cayenne, the Audi is pretty much on the middle. So the best bang for your dollars is the VW Touareg. Is the same technology with the same quality. Selection of engines, ride characteristics, stile features and comfort creatures depends on how much are you willing to pay or how much of an image you want to show. Is like Toyota, Nissan and Honda with their high end cars. An up scale of the lower ones sold at higher price. For those that want to show off wealth.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Sorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.