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New 2012 VW Cross Coupe

The chief designer of Volkswagen Group Walter da Silva confirmed that prepares the placing of a compact crossover called VW Cross Coupe model 2012, which will take its place one foot in the Tiguan.The reason for this move is that in 2011 the demand for machines of a similar class in Europe has increased by 81%, mostly due to the access Dacia Duster

New VW SUV-Cross Coupe

For its part, Volkswagen has no representative in this vehicle class and intends to exploit the situation.
alternative de Silva added that a recent Cross Coupe concept should not be considered as a prototype of the next generation Tiguan, but rather a collective image of how the future will look all the SUV brand. This does not preclude “brother” of the Tiguan can be decorated in the style of Cross Coupe.

Newest VW model Cross Coupe SUV model 2012

The new VW Cross Coupe will be directed mainly to the market in China, where demand for compact crossovers are constantly rising.
In turn this version of the Tiguan is a strong leader in the global market this year, having sold more than 60,000 units worldwide.Located on the second place in this ranking Hyundai ix35 can boast 40,000 machines sold.

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2012 Buggy Up Concept

World premiere of Up! included not only showing the serial model of urban car.Check the new 2012 BUGGY UP.
With him were shown a number of concepts developed on his base. The most impressive of these is Buggy Up!
It resembles the original model, born in California in the 60s. Its construction is lightweight, but protective frame behind the two seats to compensate for the missing roof and doors.

Styllish VW Buggy UP

The car is 20 mm nearer to the road compared with the original car, its length is 3584 mm, width is 1672 mm. Buggy Up! is slightly longer and slightly wider than the standard version. The wheels are 18 inch 205/40 tires.It’s clean beach car, so the interior is made from waterproof materials, such as the floor has special holes for drainage.Since Volkswagen has not yet decided whether it will be a serial model, but it gives rise to a series of special versions created based on Up!

2012 VW Tiguan

Leaks in the network – it is not uncommon that once again confirmed the German company Volkswagen. On the official site by mistake has been posted with the photo etched on it in two cars – probably the base and off-road version of the Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 model year.

Experts quickly corrected his mistake by removing the images from Web pages, and now they can only see an error message number 404. But, anyway, photographs have been preserved on hundreds of computers and now travel freely on the web. That’s what a good website promotion Volkswagen.

VW Tiguan with facelift

In contrast to the supposedly leaked brochure with an updated Tiguan, which we showed you last summer, this picture seems very real. The most noticeable difference is, of course, a new front panel in the style of the last line of the family of Volkswagen with a distinctive bumper and radiator grille. In addition, the overall style clearly comes through with another renowned series of cars – Touareg.It is said that the new Tiguan SUV will debut at the Geneva motor show and buy cars in St. Petersburg and other Russian cities Udet possible a few months after the premiere .. The engine range should remain unchanged, ie, under the hood can be 122-hp engine or a 1.4 liter 170-horsepower 2-liter engine. We will be sure to keep you informed of new information, which will go in the future.

2012 model VW New Bulli

Volkswagen reincarnated yet one of his famous model. In Geneva, the German manufacturer introduced the concept of VW New Bulli – a modern version of the famous Van VW T1. It is assumed that the primary audience would be a new active youth that monitors current trends.

VW New Bulli, painted in bright and expressive colors, up to six passengers and one iPad, which has a special mobile stand in front of the cabin. Connecting the Tablet to the   network, it can be used as the control center of all the multimedia electronics, which make VW engineers to help professionals from the sound of the famous company Fender.

VW New Bulli interior design

Six of the passengers in the cabin are placed in two series: the front row is a solid sofa. The fact that the presented concept is equipped with electric propulsion and therefore free from the central transmission tunnel. 85-kilowatt electric motor propels compact to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds, thanks to set of lithium-ion batteries a power reserve of new items is about 300 km.

In Volkswagen announced that New Bulli easily can be equipped with more conventional motors. According to the developers, the concept is ready for installation as gasoline and diesel engine capacity of 1.0 and 1.4 liters. According to official positions, the concept demonstrates the future outlook of the family Caddy / Touran / Sharan / Caravelle, but some sources claim that the decision to mass production of 2012 New Bulli has been taken.

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Did you know that there are clubs of owners of white “Touareg“? Color that “Volkswagen” is called Campanella White, is actually very good. Just look at this crossover in the pictures – it looks great! The lion’s share of this beauty – bright white body color, and even the right shot. But the tuner that this photo shoot did, worked with the machine is very superficial.The German firm Hofele Design offers a rather modest improvement. Judge for yourself: just changed in front of the radiator grille. Incidentally, contrary to tuner tradition, big grille insert a company logo – this is done in order to cut on the hood was appropriate

Bumper has also changed, but it’s only noticeable on the side. The front part has kept the same air intakes and fog, but increased in width bumper to dock with the new extended wings. Back and do the same you can pay attention only to the end of  exhaust system.
Hofele proposes to replace the twin triangular tubes with round or oval. Should be the main violin played by a new image  21-inch wheels.
In addition, the tuners offer a crossover to an electronic module to underestimate the suspension by 40 millimeters in the parking lot or at speeds over 80 km / h, as well as chip-tuning six-cylinder diesel engine. Due to the increased boost pressure, power was increased from 240 to 275 horsepower, and the moment – from 500 to 580 Nm. A trifle, but nice. Top speed is now 229 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds

The reliable 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan gets a modest refreshes the 2012 model year long, that are now pinned on the revised front fascia. The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan new corporate face of the German car manufacturer is on the small and nice transition presents an attractive set of integrated LED running lamps, similar to the larger 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Family Crossover

The other major changes for 2012, nothing 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan visual, but instead a mechanical change in the six-speed automatic transmission, which produces a healthy boost in fuel economy 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four is now able to reach to 29 miles per gallon on the highway. at 25 mpg in 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan American Suv

Volkswagen is still distinguish the Tiguan over a majority of its competitors, and while official figures have not been published as these are, you expect things to continue to sit the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan $ 23,000 mark. Click through our high-res gallery for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan bottom visible from the Geneva motor show floor live.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Interior

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan was down the change-point speed for each gear, shifted the idle speed down to 600 rpm is one of the conditions to the fifth and sixth gear to improve highway, the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan economy goes.

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NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

The new wide body kit from JE DESIGN for the VW Touareg include a sports grille, front spoiler, fender flares front and rear, rear skirt insert, roof spoiler and a rear door panel NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN. All components NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN are made accurately and polyurethane (PU) and come already primed. New additional headlights give the big Volkswagen an even more independent front view. The wide body is designed to demonstrate both to the standard version of the Touareg and the design packages “Chrome & Style” and “Terrain-style” suits. NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

Even the swiveling trailer hitch can still be used, and also on the tail pipes of various NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN – whether it be round or trapezoid – is the wide body kit designed. Alternatively, there is dual exhaust tailpipes, which are leading the exhaust left and right by round, tapered stainless steel tubes, each 90 millimeters in diameter. The NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN is satisfied not only with the optical transformation of the Touareg. NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

Therefore increases the power of the 4.2-liter NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN TDI engine jumps thanks to the optimized engine management of 340 hp (250 kW) NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN to 410 hp (302 kW) and maximum torque of 800 to 930 Newton meters NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN. This takes the sprint of the more than two-ton vehicle to 100 km / h only 5.4 instead of 5.8 seconds, and the acceleration does not end at 242, but only at 269 km / h. NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

The price includes a one-year warranty on the engine, turbocharger, transmission and drive train. Even the 3.0-liter TDI NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN gets a generous power boost from 240 hp (177 kW) to 285 hp (210 kW). The performance improvement for the hybrid NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN model is already in preparation. So that the gained power is brought agility to the asphalt, the electronic lowering module, the vehicles with air suspension is 35 mm nearer to the street. NEW VW TOUAREG BY JE DESIGN

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NEW VW TOUAREG ABT Tuned SUV

People arriving in a car buying does not compromise access, remains to a large SUV. Despite a lot of (environmental) criticism Range Rover, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, VW Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mercedes ML are still among the favorites. No other car class offers a combination of so much comfort, space and off-road performance as these. Whom a Touareg off the shelf is not enough for now, the German tuner Abt VW group some alternatives in the Allg?u Programm.

NEW VW TOUAREG ABT Fast SUV

Denn now have the latest version of the large SUV from VW developed without changing the very character of the Touareg, complete to change. Because a heavy vehicle up to 2.5 tonnes can never have enough power, Abt offers to different performance gains that help the “thick Wolfsburg on more sovereignty. The 3.0 TDI of 240 hp (177 kW) through 282 hp (207 kW). In the still sharper S version are even 310 hp (228 kW) while torque increases from 550 Nm to 580 Nm or 610 Nm. When innately powerful V8 turbo diesel with 4.2 liters displacement are the cure to 385 hp (standard: 340 PS/250 kW) and torque of 870 Nm (standard: 800 Nm).

NEW VW TOUAREG ABT Impressive Style

Thus, the Touareg is already almost to the sprinters. And of course the Allg?u SUV also help the visually on the jumps. So there are two new wheel designs, in various sizes (up to 22 inches) are available. On request, these are in combination with high performance tires. In addition to the wheels, there is also a matching body kit: Here, add the front grill and rear wing subtly into the vehicle design is a fairly. Flashy act as even the rear bumper and the exhaust system vierflutige. All tuning measures are now available (separately or together) available.

NEW VW TOUAREG ABT Interior

Besides the power increase, the tuners also optical refinements for the Touareg: A special front grille, a rear wing and a new rear bumper to the car can appear at first glance sporty. Contributing to this are the four-pipe rear muffler and the 22-inch design wheels. Prices for the complete tuning packages start after abbot figures at 13 550 euros.

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2011 VW Jetta Sportwagen Luxury SUV

The VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI is just full of surprises: It can be loaded full of both people and cargo, and with a full tank of diesel fuel, the car can get you more than 600 miles down the road. The numbers behind this honor: With its back seats up, the car offers a healthy 32.8 cubic feet of very usable cargo room, and that more than doubles to a capacious 66.9 cubic feet with those seats down. But the really big news here are the Sportwagen TDI’s big-time fuel-efficiency numbers. Thanks to its clean-burning diesel engine, the Sportwagen TDI achieves EPA ratings of 30 mpg city/42 mpg highway/34 mpg combined, while still having a smaller carbon footprint than the Honda Civic. Notably, the Volkswagen is also eligible for the government’s $1,300 “Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Federal Income Tax Credit.”All-new 2011 Jetta Sets New Standard in its Class Delivering Sophisticated Style, Precision German Engineering and Carefree Maintenance at an Accessible PriceVolkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the world debut of its all-new 2011 Jetta, delivering style, precision German engineering and Carefree Maintenance, all at an extremely accessible price. At a starting price point of around $16,000, the all-new 2011 Jetta offers best in class rear legroom, a premium interior and Volkswagen essentials. Unveiled for the first time today at an unexpected urban oasis in Times Square, New York, the all-new 2011 Jetta features clean lines, refined side architecture and premium style combined with Volkswagen’s trademark precision German engineering. The all-new 2011 Jetta sets a new standard in its class and will be available in the U.S. this October.

2011 Luxury VW Jetta Sportwagen

For drivers who want to enjoy the “road” part of the road trip as much as the destination, VW engineers worked diligently to ensure that the diesel-powered Sportwagen is no contradiction in terms. There’s a robust 236 lb.-ft. of torque under the hood to get drivers off the line with alacrity, as well as a dynamic suspension featuring MacPherson struts up front and a four-link rear setup that includes coil springs, telescopic shocks and a stabilizer bar. Drivers can even opt for one of VW’s advanced DSG dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmissions, with Tiptronic paddle shifters, for the optimum mix of performance whether it’s on the road or at the gas pump.

The cabin of the Sportwagen is eminently trip-worthy as well. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, an eight-speaker sound system with auxiliary input jack, and a bevy of storage bins and cupholders.Volkswagen of America, Inc. today showcased its all-new 2011 Jetta as part of a weeklong international driving presentation held in San Francisco, CA. The all-new 2011 Jetta delivers sophisticated style, precision German engineering and Carefree Maintenance, all at an extremely accessible starting price of around $16,000. Unveiled recently in Times Square, New York, the all-new 2011 Jetta offers best-in-class rear legroom and features clean lines, refined side architecture and premium style combined with Volkswagen’s trademark precision German engineering. The all-new 2011 Jetta sets a new standard in its class and will be available in the U.S. in October.

2011 VW Jetta Sportwagen Interior

The all-new 2011 Jetta has been completely overhauled, inside and out. Its new wheelbase and exterior length are significantly bigger than its predecessor – resulting in superior performance, more space and greater comfort. At 182.2 inches long, 57.2 inches tall and 70 inches wide, it is more than 2.9 inches longer than previous Jettas.

On the front end of the car, the design is defined by prominent horizontal lines. The high-gloss black radiator grille and the car’s trapezoidal headlights help create a distinct look. Under this is the fully painted, cleanly designed bumper. Below that, another cooling air intake and tray-shaped front spoiler help give the car a sporty finish. The upper front end section shows a powerful transition from the v-shaped engine hood to the fenders on the sides; the shoulder section provides dynamic and muscular styling.

A great example of the unique styling characteristics of the Jetta is in the shoulder or ‘tornado’ line and the powerfully emphasized arches of the wheel wells. Thanks to wide track dimensions, the wheel arches also form a precise transition up to the tires (up to 18-inches long). Harmonized surfaces and sporty shoulders dominate the rear section. Powerful in illumination and visually distinctive, the taillights are split into two sections, extending on either side from the fender into the tailgate. The all-new Jetta also features integrated turn signal indicators.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Luxury SUV

As has already been accomplished on the globally successful, smaller Tiguan, Volkswagen is systematically striving for sustainability on the new Touareg too. The first precondition was met: The SUV was lightened by 208 kilograms in the base version! A quantum leap. Yet, the body has five percent greater torsional rigidity, which makes it the leader in its competitive class. A second precondition was met as well: Designers attained a significantly improved Cd value. Along with aerodynamic refinement efforts, another factor at work here is that this Touareg is built lower to the ground than the previous model. Together with front end styling based on the new Volkswagen design DNA, this results in a smaller frontal area. The third precondition: All engines, now offered with a standard 8-speed automatic transmission – a first in this market segment – demonstrate significant fuel economy advantages over the previous model; in some cases the advantage is far greater than two litres per 100 kilometres.Instead of a Torsen differential, the V6 TDI can be ordered with an optional ‘Terrain Tech Packet’ that has an even more rugged transfer case designed for off-road duty. It includes reduction gearing and centre and rear differentials, each with up to 100 percent locking (4XMOTION; climbing ability: 45 degrees). Similar to the first Touareg generation, this version also has a rotary switch the driver now uses to adapt the car to specific duty conditions over five levels: 1. ‘On-Road’; 2. ‘Off-Road’ (like ‘Off-road driving programme’ plus automatic control of the mechanical locks); 3. Low (like ‘Off-road’ plus activation of reduced gearing, higher shift points, no automatic upshift in manual mode); 4. Addition of centre differential lock; 5. Addition of rear differential lock. Equipped like this, the Touareg can conquer any terrain on Earth.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Modern SUV

Volkswagen has not only made the new Touareg lighter, more fuel efficient and an agile performer; it has also made it into an even more versatile, all-round vehicle. The new interior was made more functional, the seats more comfortable and leg room in the rear is larger. Now the rear bench seat has 160 millimetres in longitudinal adjustment, and the backrest angle can be adjusted. Electrically unlatched at the press of a button as an option, it folds down in seconds and frees up 1,642 litres of cargo space. Already standard equipment in the base version is a radio-CD and info system, which is intuitively controlled over a 6.5-inch touch-screen.

The parking brake is now activated by pushbutton. The engine (V6 versions) automatically shuts off at traffic lights and restarts as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal (Stop-Start system). As an option, the tailgate can be opened and closed by a RF remote control unit integrated in the car key. The largest panoramic sunroof of all SUVs provides for light even on overcast days. The innovative ‘Area View’ utilises four cameras to detect the Touareg’s surroundings and this enhances safety. Also offering protection are up to nine airbags. Lane Assist ensures that the vehicle does not stray from the right path; meanwhile, Side Assist warns of vehicles approaching from the rear when changing lanes. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with integrated Front Assist can brake to a stop in an emergency and tension the seatbelts as a precautionary measure. Bi-Xenon headlights with Dynamic Light Assist perceive oncoming traffic and adjust the light beam to eliminate unwanted glare, and adaptive roll compensation ensures that the Touareg sits solidly on the street. For the first time, there will be special features on the new Touareg under the new ‘Exclusive’ badge from Volkswagen Individual. Options that can be ordered include 19-inch alloy wheels (‘Girona’ type), fine wood inserts (‘Olive Ash’) and a leather interior (‘Nappa’) in the two-colour combinations ‘Dark Burgundy / Titan Black’ or ‘Pepper Beige / Titan Black’.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Luxury Crossover

The Touareg will also be the first Volkswagen SUV to be offered in a hybrid version (V6 TSI plus E-motor). When the V6 TSI and E-motor work simultaneously (boosting), a total power of up to 279 kW / 380 PS is generated with a maximum torque of 580 Newton-metres as measured on the dynamometer. Yet, it sets standards among fully off-road capable SUVs with petrol engines with a fuel consumption value of just 8.2 litres fuel per 100 kilometres. The Touareg Hybrid can be driven up to 50 km/h in purely electric mode – emissions-free. Like all Touaregs, the hybrid version is also designed for trailer payloads of up to 3.5 tonnes.

Fuel economy and emissions values are also significantly improved on the conventionally powered Touareg versions. All engines satisfy the Euro-5 emissions standard and also have a new thermal management system to guarantee that the proper operating temperature is reached quicker, which is important in attaining better fuel economy especially on short driving trips.The second generation Touareg reinterprets the fascinating idea of a multipurpose SUV in a contemporary way – thanks to a range of engines that are up to 25 percent more fuel efficient and a large variety of new assistance and safety systems.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Interior picture

As has already been accomplished on the globally successful, smaller SUV, the Tiguan, Volkswagen is systematically striving for sustainability on the large Touareg too. The first precondition for sustainability has been met in the Touareg’s significantly more fuel-efficient engines. The second precondition has been met as well: The weight of the base model Touareg has been reduced by 208 kilograms. A quantum leap. Yet, the body has five percent greater torsional rigidity, which makes it the leader in its competitive class. The third precondition has also been achieved: Designers attained a significantly improved Cd value. It was reduced from 0.38 to 0.35. Along with aerodynamic refinement measures, another factor at work here is that this Touareg sits lower to the ground than the previous model. This, together with a front end in the style of the new Volkswagen Design DNA, results in a smaller frontal area.Another element that has been modified in the quest for reduced fuel consumption is the Touareg’s standard all-wheel drive. In the base version (4MOTION), all new generation Touaregs have all-wheel drive with Torsen limited-slip differential (4MOTION; 31 degree climbing gradient). Like the Tiguan Track & Field, the Touareg also has an ‘Off-road driving programme’, which – via a two-position rotary switch – tunes the ABS, EDS and ASR for off-road duty, activates Hill Descent Assist and adjusts shift points of the automatic gearbox.

As an option, the V6 TDI can be ordered with an optional ‘Terrain Tech Packet’ instead of a Torsen differential; it has an even more rugged transfer case designed for off-road driving. It includes reduction gearing and centre and rear differentials, each with up to 100 percent locking (4XMOTION; 45 degree climbing gradient). Similar to the system on the first Touareg generation, this ’4XMotion’ also has a five-position rotary switch which allows the driver to adapt the car to specific conditions over five levels.