Why do the interiors of many cars have an uneven floor at the back?
- June 30, 2023
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A huge central tunnel in the back row of many car models cannot be called a practical solution for car manufacturers. On the contrary, it is extremely inconvenient,
A huge central tunnel in the back row of many car models cannot be called a practical solution for car manufacturers. On the contrary, it is extremely inconvenient, especially for the third rider. However, automakers are in no hurry to abandon such a design. Why, explains the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
Huge tunnels can be seen in the salons of different vehicle classes – from cars with crossovers to all-wheel drive SUVs. It is clear that this causes dissatisfaction among passengers, because the one sitting in the middle simply has nowhere to put his legs. You have to lift them and put your feet on the tunnel. Or spread your knees to the sides. On a long journey, this position creates a lot of discomfort. The floor itself can also have a slightly concave shape.
But if we talk about four-wheel drive, then they need a tunnel. The cardan shaft passes in this place and it must be well protected against external influences. Otherwise, off-road, for example, when hitting a rock, the gimbals will not withstand and fall apart. The result — the car will be monoprivodnoy. That is why engineers place an important node in a “niche”.
For “iron horses” with front-wheel drive, the situation is different. Cardin, of course, no. But an exhaust system is often laid there instead. They hide the exhaust pipe, inverter and muffler. This is done because passenger cars have low ground clearance (that is, a “glushak” can be pierced or uprooted).
Surprisingly, the same situation is with electric vehicles. Their floor has an equally awkward tunnel. You don’t have to look far for examples. This is the popular Nissan Leaf or the popular Volkswagen E-Golf in Europe. Why do engineers deliberately reduce comfort in the cabin?
Yes, all because of passive safety. The tunnel acts as another body stiffener. The U-shaped profile runs through the central part, reinforcing the entire structure. In a frontal collision, part of the kinetic energy is dissipated through it. And the profile itself increases the crumple zone. This slightly reduces the load on people in the cabin, helping to prevent serious injuries and hospitalizations.
So manufacturers will not give up such a decision for a long time. As well as from small stiffening ribs, which sometimes feel the feet. Passengers will have to endure: health and safety are more expensive than a little inconvenience.
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Huge tunnels can be seen in the salons of different vehicle classes – from cars with crossovers to all-wheel drive SUVs. It is clear that this causes dissatisfaction among passengers, because the one sitting in the middle simply has nowhere to put his legs. You have to lift them and put your feet on the tunnel. Or spread your knees to the sides. On a long journey, this position creates a lot of discomfort. The floor itself can also have a slightly concave shape.
But if we talk about four-wheel drive, then they need a tunnel. The cardan shaft passes in this place and it must be well protected against external influences. Otherwise, off-road, for example, when hitting a rock, the gimbals will not withstand and fall apart. The result — the car will be monoprivodnoy. That is why engineers place an important node in a “niche”.
For “iron horses” with front-wheel drive, the situation is different. Cardin, of course, no. But an exhaust system is often laid there instead. They hide the exhaust pipe, inverter and muffler. This is done because passenger cars have low ground clearance (that is, a “glushak” can be pierced or uprooted).
Surprisingly, the same situation is with electric vehicles. Their floor has an equally awkward tunnel. You don’t have to look far for examples. This is the popular Nissan Leaf or the popular Volkswagen E-Golf in Europe. Why do engineers deliberately reduce comfort in the cabin?
Yes, all because of passive safety. The tunnel acts as another body stiffener. The U-shaped profile runs through the central part, reinforcing the entire structure. In a frontal collision, part of the kinetic energy is dissipated through it. And the profile itself increases the crumple zone. This slightly reduces the load on people in the cabin, helping to prevent serious injuries and hospitalizations.
So manufacturers will not give up such a decision for a long time. As well as from small stiffening ribs, which sometimes feel the feet. Passengers will have to endure: health and safety are more expensive than a little inconvenience.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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