Volkswagen US has announced a new limited series Passat called Wolfsburg Edition. The family car will be offered with a number of nice extras with a little additional cost. This “value-oriented” model comes with perforated leather seats (heated fron), a power driver’s seat, satellite radion and a Media Device-Interface with an iPod cable. Other highlights include a multi-functioning steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity and distinct
Volkswagen exhibited the 2013 Gran Lavida at the Auto Shanghai. The vehicle will be produced exclusively for the Chinese market at the firm's Shanghai-Volkswagen joint venture. It has the same wheelbase as the saloon model, but the overall length has gone down from 4605mm to 4454mm. The engine range includes a 1.4 liter TSI with 130HP (97 kW) and a 1.6 liter TDI with 105HP (77 kW). Probably, the Gran Lavida will get more powerful engines later. Gran Lavida is just one of the models Volkswagen is launching
Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept has just been presented to the public at 2013 Shanghai Auto Show showing it the future design cues intended for Volkswagen SUVs. The five-seat CrossBlue Coupe is 4,889 mm long, 2,015 mm wide and just 1,679 mm high and for that reason offers distinctive and muscular look. When obser
Volkswagen has announced the pricing for Golf VII GTD in the UK. The hot hatchback diesel is starting from £25,285, which is just £310 more than its predecessor. 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTD is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder common-rail diesel with 184HP (135 kW) at 3,500RPM and 379Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,750RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or DSG for additional £1415. 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). It returns 67.3 mpg UK – 4.1 li
Volkswagen has announced the price list for the new 2013 Golf VII GTI, which is now available on the UK market. The hot hatchback is priced from £25,845, which makes it just £195 more expensive than the outgoing 6th generation Golf GTI. The Golf VII GTI is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 220HP (162 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 246 km/h (153 mph). In case the customer opts for the GTI Perform
Volkswagen now offers extra standard equipment on all Polo models for almost the same price. The manufacturer has also introduced the stylish yet economical Polo R-Line Style. Some of the new extras for Polo BlueMotion and Polo Match include rear parking sensors, cruise control and an alarm with very small charge. Otherwise, the additional equipment has a value of £510, but the price for these models is increased by just £135 starting at £11,910 for the 1.2 litre 60HP 3-door model. The SEL, R-Line, Blu
ABT Sportsline has announced their latest project based on Volkswagen Tiguan. The tuned SUV comes with styling and performance upgrades. “This SUV embodies fun and adventures and is thus fully in line with our portfolio”, commented Hans-Jurgen Abt, CEO of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group. The exterior boasts a new front grille, door strip attachments, rear spoiler and a rear skirt set including a quad-pipe exhaust system. There are different sets
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When you think about which car is one of the most famous and emblematic one in history you will definitely ponder on at least five models. What is also certain is that among them will be the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. One of the best words to describe this vehicle is “ubiquitous”. The model entered production in
Volkswagen has revealed the new all-electric version of the 2013 Up!. The four-seat car – which operates with nearly zero noise – is being shown at today’s Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg. It impresses with its driving range of 150 km and excellent everyday practicality. The electric motor has a maximum output of 82HP (60 kW) and a continuous power of 55HP (40 kW). The torque is 210Nm (155 lb-ft) from the first rev. 0-100 km/h in 14 seconds and a top speed of 13
2015 Volkswagen Golf specified especially for the US market is going to make its first world appearance at this year’s New York International Auto Show. The model promises to deliver roomy interior, exceptional visual stance, less weight, better fuel efficiency, and more safety features. As a matter of fact this i
2013 Volkswagen Golf Estate is making a first world appearance at this Geneva Motor Show. The model has been present on the automotive market for twenty years. This Volkswagen model resembles the Golf hatchback but is based on the MQB platform and in addition is up to 105 kg lighter than its predecessor. Furthermore, for the first time the Golf Estate will be available as a full BlueMotion model as well, with a combined fuel consumption of just 85.6 mpg which is equivalent to 87 g/km of CO2. What also has to
The new 2014 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion is making a world premiere at this year Geneva Motor Show. This is one of the world’s most fuel-efficient family cars: a genuine five-seater, with all the Golf’s traditional attributes of comfort, safety and practicality, along with combined fuel consumption of 88.3 mpg on th
