Harder than rock – VW sees the new VW commercial vehicles Rockton. A transporter for the survival camp, survival in the normal madness. The daily life so, as of Baunternehmern, people of the forest, or mountain rescuers. Expedition romanticism, which begins already at the front door. Where you must drive Yes not equal as far as Aron Ralston. As the Americans in a Canyon tour in Utah in a crevice falls and is einklemmt the forearm, the point of the decision comes after five days of tough for him. 450 Kilo rock or life. He opts for the latter and against his right forearm. Literally. Using a blunt Penknife, after he previously still fix breaks Elle and spoke.

VW rock sound with all-wheel drive and off-road chassis goosebumps? Now, the now 35 Ralston has that thing survived well and to himself found now finally claims after a short boom whether his willpower, where he helped also, woman and child – we know that all family men, gell. Thus we would back be Rockton at the VW. It helps if at some point once again of the poacher, hunters and gatherers in us will Bausparern out. Not apply to relevant Internet sites or in shady clubs, but like in nature.

It starts the Swabian Jura with a little luck just before the door is enough. Simply take down two, turn left and right three times, and already gets the wilderness. In dreamy hamlets, which end on-ingen, sparsely populated by friendly people with interesting dialect. Los is the quarry rock in the Schwaben outback. The T5 Rockton kanns. It comes as standard with not only the all-wheel drive 4Motion, but is also 30 mm higher than the series van. The required hardware comes from the site specialist Seikel and increases the suspension reserves in rough terrain as well as the swallowing capacity on the road. Then, travel device just as amusing as the rampage on the sidelines. In the gravel pit, dust we between powerful Kaelble dumper trucks around (have always think first – as standard), shimmy on-ramps up, Ford by sludge pfützen, breastworks about Hill. Occasionally, it scrapes times from below. No problem, solid, rocker-like aluminium Rails over the sills left and right as well as by means of solid panels underfloor plate engine, gearbox and tank of VW Rockton against attacks from the underground. Also part of “protection” package: the rear axle differential. It is lockable by pressing a button and prevent lifeless spinning of wheels with coarse attacks. It is to progress after all.

VW Rockton like it rapidly thrust: for the two-litre TDI 140 HP and 320 nm is responsible. He pushes muscular, supported by a specially staged six-speed transmission. Its first courses are shorter translated, which increases the traction. Sticking point: the clutch. You responded somewhat gruff, complicates precise starting, quickly gets into stress. The VW don’t like indecisive around giving on the slope Rockton, he stands on fluid drive. DETR VW absorbed Rockton easily even large bumps, the all-wheel drive can be neutral about him the gravel drift as a purely front-wheel-driven relatives. A special air filter prevents choking under the hood. In the Interior of the VW Rockton goes it also style to. Here you can sit on suitable contoured seats with durable case, which looks even more cool. Finally, the Rockton wears his hardcore image such as a tattoo. The silver frame on the steering wheel buttons work almost out of place in view of transporters typical hard plastic. Guests in the rear are appropriately placed. The seats of professional Schnierle reminiscent of furniture in helicopters or ambulances. No wonder – Schnierle provides this. To move a red Schläufchen or a cute levers is responsible, there are six size 13-screws. Thus, the seats on Rails can be moved or totally dismantled. The Presspan panels and the lack of side Windows back deepen the impression of taffen.

Robust interior in the Rockton at some time is needed it still enough cooling. The photographer knows a nice Ford for the VW Rockton. Allowed passage, cold, clear water. Your feet wet or verschlammte boots in the Interior? No problem, plastic bottom and rubber mats can be wet wipe out. Fresh chilled it is already time to take advantage of the twilight, set up the three second tent and blowing the gas stove. Ravioli, what else? You taste out here at crickets better than any fuss at the scene Italian. Another tip from hardcore hiker Ralston compliant? “Go quietly into the next wild Canyon, but take with a Pocket knife.” You know Yes never… “just take down two, turn left and right three times, and already gets the wilderness.”