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ConflictVolkswagen Touareg Still Drivable After Being Hit by Russian Missile in Ukraine
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A Volkswagen Touareg, parked near the impact zone of a Russian missile strike in Ukraine with no occupants inside, reportedly remained drivable after the attack. The incident highlights the unexpected durability of the third-generation SUV, which was not designed to withstand bomb impacts. The car manufacturer Volkswagen can take note of the vehicle's resilience, as the Touareg was still able to operate despite being caught in a missile blast. The article, sourced from Record Portugal and referencing Aquela Máquina, underscores the unusual survival of the vehicle in a war zone context.
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Car was parked near the impact zone with no one on board
The rigorous tests that car manufacturers subject their models to before they hit the road are well known — but surely the impact of a bomb is not part of the program. Well, Volkswagen can rejoice in the capabilities demonstrated by its third-generation Touareg after suffering an attack by a Russian missile in Ukraine... and still being able to drive.
Find out more at Aquela Máquina.
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