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Volkswagen introduced a new compact coupe

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

VW JettaMotor Show in Detroit, started today, Volkswagen introduced the concept of NCC (New Compact Coupe), which was developed on the platform used by models Golf and Jetta. Although not yet officially confirmed, NCC will most likely come into production, even as some media have speculated the name Jetta Coupe. If a serial model, however, he will be available only in the U.S. market. Volkswagen NCC has a length of 4.54 m, width 1.78 m and height 1.41 m. Color coding is Tungsten Silver Metallic, lightweight wheels are 19 inches in size, a two-color interior with leather upholstery. The prototype is equipped with a hybrid drive system consisting of a 1.4-liter TSI engine (150 h.p.), 20-kilovatov electric motor and a set of lithium-ion batteries, and its gear box is 7-stage DSG dual clutch. The car can move and with each unit individually and in combined mode, which is achieved by acceleration 0-100 km/h for 8.1 sec and a maximum speed of 227 kilometers per hour, while average fuel consumption is 4.2l/100km.

Volkswagen Passat CC with R-Line package

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

VW Passat CCVolkswagen spread of information and pictures of the R-Line packages for the Passat CC. It is now available for models like the price modification under 2.0 TDI, with six-speed manual gearbox, is 2 200 euros. R-Line package includes new front bumper and side skirts, tinted rear lights and 17-inch alloy wheels Mallory (optional and available 18-inch), giving all the more sporty type of car. The interior of the Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line boasts a sports steering wheel with three beams, and aluminum trim. Also at many places on the car, including exterior present logo “R-Line”.

Volkswagen Golf with LED lights

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

VW Golf LED LightsThe German company Volkswagen is the first to introduce recently become quite advanced LED lights in the compact class model, although for now they are only available in the hot versions of the Golf 6. In the standard equipment of the most powerful modification of the model, Golf R, includes rear LED lights, while the GTI and GTD will be offered as an option against an amount of 350 euros. LED lights for Volkswagen Golf 6 have 48 diodes, as the company said that besides the beautiful appearance and the fact that they require no maintenance, they react with 0.2 sec faster than standard bulbs. From Volkswagen also argue that customers can combine LED rear lights with bi-xenon front headlights, which in Golf R are again included in standard equipment, and in the other two modifications, they cost 1 295 euros.

Volkswagen Tiguan in limited edition Track & Avenue

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Volkswagen TiguanTiguan Track & Avenue is the newest special edition of the Volkswagen, which appeared in the company’s European dealers. It features an external fine quality materials and improvements in the interior. Special Tiguan comes with two unique colors of the interior – “Oryx White Pearl Effect” and “Island Grey Pearl Effect”, external package that includes 19-inch alloy wheels, increased by 25 centimeters. ground clearance and silvery bark in front bumper and rear diffuser. The car is characterized by a very attractive interior, which is cushioned with high-quality leather Heavy Wax, in color Amaranth, and is equipped with sport seats, Dynaudio sound system and dressed in black leather steering wheel and gear lever. The compact SUV has also received bi-xenon headlights and round fog lamps. Volkswagen Tiguan Track & Avenue is available with a petrol 2.0-liter TSI engine (200 h.p.) and two diesel engines, whose capacities are 140 and 170 h.p. The cost of the special edition model in Germany starts from 38 225 EUR in gasoline modification.

New Volkswagen Up in LA

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Volkswagen UpJust a few hours before the start of the exhibition in Los Angeles, Volkswagen has revealed a fifth consecutive Concept Up, which is a diesel-electric hybrid and as the company is the most economical four-car in the world. Volkswagen Up Lite is dvuvrat hatchback, hybrid system which consists of cylindric diesel engine, cylinder capacity 800 cub cm and 51 h.p. and power, 10-kW (14 h.p.) electric motor, 7-stage DSG transmission with double clutch, and start / stop system. Hybrid cars can use both their engines simultaneously when quick acceleration is needed, in which case the combined power reaches 65 h.p. According to data from Volkswagen, the latest Up Concept accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 12.5 sec, develops a maximum of 160 kilometers per hour and spends only 2.44l/100km. which means that 20 liters of diesel fuel can be traveled over 800 kilometers. The concept is constructed primarily of aluminum and carbon fiber, but there are steel elements, and the weight is only 695 kilograms. Vehicle dimensions are 3.84 meters length, 1.6 meters width and 1.4 meters height and the distance between the two axes is 2.45 meters. Volkswagen Up Lite is another step towards serial compact car company.

Volkswagen New Beetle

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Volkswagen New BeetleAlthough unable to repeat the phenomenal success of the legendary “Turtle”, revived in 1998. Volkswagen Beetle proved quite profitable move of the German company. But everything has its end and that the present generation of the model is very close. To celebrate the overthrow of the conveyor of the New Beetle, Volkswagen have developed from a special version of the car, which made its debut at the ongoing exhibition in Los Angeles. From the Volkswagen New Beetle Final Edition will be produced in 1 500 copies of the coupe and convertible versions whose prices will start respectively 20 240 and 27 170 euros. All cars will be equipped with 2.5-liter gasoline engine that produces power 150 h.p. and a maximum torque of 230 Nm and, combined with six-speed automatic transmission. The special edition model will be available only in navy blue Aquarius Blue, as in the coupe version of the ceiling is black, and in convertible part of the side panels are painted in white, as is the color of the folding roof. New Beetle Final Edition will also have a sport suspension and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.

Golf GTD got tuning program from АВТ Sportsline

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Golf GTD ABTАВТ Sportsline released a long sports program for Volkswagen Golf 6, in the summer and showed a special tuning for the modification Golf GTI, and now complete and submit the other version of the hot – Golf GTD. The car has received exactly the same appearance as the АВТ Golf GTI, which is achieved through stylish bodikit four tip of the exhaust system built into the rear bumper and grayish-black and red rims, whose size can be 18 or 19 inches. The Engine is 2.0-liters of Golf GTD, which is standard with power 70 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350Nm. has received additional 20 h.p. and 40 Nm allowing tuned car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 7.1 sec and develop 230 kilometers per hour In comparison with the production model, these indicators are 8.1 sec and 222 kilometers per hour. To ensure stability of the elaboration Volkswagen Golf GTD, АВТ Sportsline’s engineers have equipped it with a new sports suspension, a drop it onto the road to 30 millimeters. The exhaust system is also replaced by a new issuing more sinister sound.

Speculations with US sedan of VW

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

VW sedanLate last week issued a second Volkswagen sketch of its future mid-range sedan, which will be produced in the United States and is intended for the local market. This immediately prompted the Brazilian Fernando Oliveira to make himself a speculative model of the future, taking into account the features of the car from the last sketch. The production version of the famous model codenamed NMS is scheduled to be available in the 2011th, from Volkswagen rushed to announce that its price will be much lower than that of the Passat. The too many waited car is still in process of redesigning and is expected with great interested from all VW fans.

Volkswagen Scirocco R and Golf R already on the market

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

VW Scirocco RAt the end of last week, Volkswagen launched the hot sales of Golf R Scirocco R and Germany, respectively, whose prices start from 36 400 and 33 475 euros. Both cars rely on 2.0-liter TSI engine as its power is in the Scirocco R with power 265 h.p., where Golf R – with 5 h.p. more. The first accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.4sec but the second he needed only 5.5 sec and these indicators are DSG gearbox. Despite its impressive momentum, Scirocco R Golf R and can boast a very good fuel consumption. The combined cost is respectively 8.0 and 8.4l/100km ride and extra drive when he fell to 6.3 and 6.8l. but keep in mind that the data are again for versions with DSG transmissions.

Volkswagen prepare Passat sport

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

VW PassatThe Germany’s company Volkswagen plans to add sports to the family version of the model Passat, which will receive the name R36. The premiere of the car will be held during the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. Vehicle engine is 3.6-liter V6 with direct fuel injection and 300 hp power In Europe, the unit is installed only on VW Touareg, and in the U.S. – for top-modification of VW Passat. Passat R36 will have an automatic gearbox DSG, decreased body, reinforced suspension and improved braking. It is not excluded to offer four-wheel drive – 4Motion. The company has already presented a conceptual version in the face of the VW Passat R GT, whose design will be used for the base.

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