Volkswagen Passat R36

Volkswagen Passat R36

The new Passat R36, available in either saloon or estate bodystyles, is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine developing 300 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Drive is channelled via a six-speed DSG gearbox through a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system capable of diverting torque to either axle depending on the grip available. As a result the saloon is capable of accelerating from rest to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds while the estate takes 5.8 seconds. Both models have limiters in place to restrict the top speed to 155 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg Coming in 2009

After the Passat and the Jetta, Volkswagen will now officially introduce the Touareg, its first SUV for the Indian car market. The Touareg is currently available as CBU under special imports and as such cannot be registered as a company car, and the delivery period is 3-3.5 months. The Touareg shares its platform with the Porsche’s Cayenne, which is currently being sold in the Indian market.

Engine:
The Volkswagen Touareg could possess a 3.0 litre V6 TDI DPF heart. The DPF stands for Diesel Particulate Filter which like the catalytic converter converts the harmful gases and an additional feature of filtering the particulates. This powerplant can produce a torque of 500Nm at 1,750rpm and the 225 horses can do the 0-100kph run in less than 10 seconds.

Features:
Being a high-end sports utility vehicle, the car has active and passive safety features like ABS, six airbags, brake pad wear indicators and crash optimized pedals. The Touareg got a 5 star rating in terms for its safety features by the IIHS (Insurance Institure for Highway Safety) which country? India?. The Touareg also sports features like leather seats, parking assistance, mobile connection as in a bluetooth one or one in which you insert the SIM into the car itself?, automatic climate control cooling, electronically adjustable seats, etc.

Competitors:
The Volkswagen Touareg will compete with the Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne.



Specs (Speculated)
Engine: 3.0 litre V6 TDI DPF
Power: 225bhp
Torque: 500Nm
Length (mm): 4754
Width (mm): 1928
Height (mm): 1726
Wheelbase (mm): 2855

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Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI

Perhaps the next best thing after driving a Golf GTI up and down scenic mountain passes is watching a video clip of someone else doing it.

In 1976 the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI was the budget driver’s dream car with its 4-speed gearbox and 81 kW (110 PS) 1.6-litre engine. Today the GTI makes 155kW (210PS) and 280Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre TSI engine. It will go from 0 - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). VW says it uses an average of 7.3 litres of fuel per 100km (38.7 mpg UK). Standard issue wheels are 17-inches but there are 18s available as options.

VW is harking back to this icon with the new GTI. Unveiled as a concept to the public for the first time at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show the Mk VI GTI boasts plenty of garb that many bigger more expensive cars cannot match. In styling the car the team kept the original car in mind. The red frame around the outer front grille is typical GTI and sets it apart from “lesser” Golf models. It has single chrome tailpipes on either side, a GTI rear spoiler, a rear air diffuser, an electronic diff lock, smoked taillights and green tinted windows. The brake calipers are painted red.

The GTI moniker appears on the left instead of the right as it was previously done. The car itself is longer and wider, and it looks more muscular as well. The interior features things like stainless steel pedals, radio/ navigation with a touch screen and heated front seats.

In a few days sales of the new 2009 GTI begin in Germany, in Europe within the next couple of weeks, and America and Asia follow towards the end of the summer.

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle

Well this time Winding Road is at it with some artist renderings. It’s actually a nice design with some nasty pieces like the hood. It does have some hints of “kit” to it. IMO, the ones we posted back in August were far better and looked like an actual Volkswagen design.

Volkswagen Robust

The long-rumored Robust pick-up is set for its official debut at the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany that begins later this month. VW has likely chosen a commercial auto show to debut this truck because it has a long history of commercial vehicles in other parts of the world, and the Robust will likely have multiple variations with commercial applications.

The Robust will be built at the Pacheco plant in Argentina in late 2009 as a 2010 model. It will be offered in African and South American markets initially. While it is likely that some European markets will receive the new truck, there has been no announcement about North America.

Volkswagen Touareg 2010

Volkswagen Touareg 2010

Volkswagen Touareg

Facing a tough competition from BMW’s X5, Mercedes’ M-Class or Audi’s Q5, Volkswagen will introduce a new generation of the VW Touareg SUV, which is scheduled to go on sale in 2010. As we can see from these renderings presented by AutoExpress, the suv will have a more aggressive design, influenced by the current smaller Tiguan. We can see a new front part, with wraparound headlamps, a large grille and a big bumper while the rear has a distinctive kink in the C-pillar and a split tailgate which will allow owners to open the glass independently.

The new Volkswagen Touareg will be powered by a 276bhp 3.2 liter V6 petrol engine, while the top version will get a 345bhp 4.2 liter V8. There will also be diesel versions, two V6 TDI units, with 2.7 liters and 3.0 liters. These engines will be mated with a six-speed Tiptronic gearbox. Rumors also say that somewhere around 2012 Volkswagen will offer a hybrid version, which combines a powerful electric motor with the 3.2 liter V6 petrol engine.

2010 Volkswagen Golf R and Volkswagen Scirocco R Pricing Announced

Golf R and Scirocco R top models now available to order

-The most dynamic Golf ever consumes 21 percent less
-Scirocco R: after successes on the track, now also at dealerships
-R Line equipment for the sporty outfit
-1 million downloads of Scirocco R 24h Challenge for the iPhone

Volkswagen are proving that fuel consumption can be reduced even in the sporty high-end class with the 199 kW / 270 PS strong Golf R, which is now available to order.
Thanks to a turbocharged high-tech TSI engine, it uses only 8.5 litres – 2.2 litres or 21 percent less than its predecessor.

In place of the six-cylinder engine, which has been typical in this class up to now, the new R models use turbocharged 2-litre, four-cylinder TSI engines. The four-wheel drive Golf R (350 Newton metres of torque at between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm) sprints to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (5.5 seconds for the Golf R DSG) and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Two of the many visually distinguishing features of the completely individualized, exceptional Golf are LED headlights and newly developed LED rear lights. The Golf R is available to order in Germany from €36,400 (Germany).

The Scirocco R is an equally exceptional powerhouse with its sharp 2.0 TSI engine, front-wheel drive, unique look and exclusive equipment. Output: 195 kW / 265 PS. Advantages: High performance and torque values with significantly reduced fuel consumption. An average of merely 8.0 litres (DSG) of Super Plus per 100 kilometres flow into the combustion chambers via direct injection, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 187 g/km – the best possible value for a 250 km/h (electronically limited) fast sports car. Eagerly anticipated following its successes at the Nürburgring 24-hour race, the model is now at dealerships from only €33,475 (Germany).

For all of the customers who wish to have especially dynamic bodywork and interior design in the spirit of the enhanced version of the R models, but a petrol or diesel vehicle
with less power, the finishing specialists at Volkswagen Individual have designed the R-Line. The Golf R Line and Scirocco R Line can now also be ordered with exclusive features. These include distinctive 17-inch “Mallory” alloy wheels (18-inch optional), roof edge spoilers, R-designed bumpers, high-gloss radiator grill and a likewise black diffuser in the rear section. In the interior, sill panel strips show the R Line family resemblance. Sport seats in new design “Kyalami” with R Line logo in the headrests, a sport steering wheel, pedal covers and footrest in stainless steel round off the sporty image.

The Scirocco R is also successful in the virtual world. In just three weeks, the iPhone application Scirocco R 24h Challenge achieved over 1 million downloads. The high-speed racing game reached the App Store’s number 1 spot in 32 countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Norway, Japan, Poland, Portugal and Mexico, and is already Volkswagen’s second successful form of mobile marketing after the successful Polo Challenge at the beginning of this year.

2010 Volkswagen Golf First Impressions

Driving the all-new Volkswagen Golf is like welcoming back an old friend. There’s a mix of familiar and unfamiliar, sweet and sour that captures the imagination and turns a trivial meeting into a memorable discovery. Journalists got a taste of the car during a media launch held by Volkswagen Canada in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.

While the 2010 VW Golf boasts fresh new lines, it retains the core values and attributes that have made it so popular thus far.

This famous compact hatchback (whether bearing the name Golf or Rabbit) has been part of our automotive landscape for nearly 35 years. Much like the original Beetle or Toyota’s Corolla, it’s now a benchmark in personal transportation for many drivers around the world. In fact, over 26 million units have found takers since the model’s inception.

While the 2010 VW Golf boasts fresh new lines, it retains the core values and attributes that have made it so popular thus far, namely a versatile, ergonomic interior and pleasant driving dynamics.

The next-generation Golf also offers two options that you won’t find in such rivals as the Mazda3 Sport, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Toyota Matrix and Dodge Caliber: a genuine wagon variant and a diesel engine.

Interesting tweaks and twists
The new face of the Golf sports redesigned headlight clusters as well as subtle chrome accents on some models. The body sides are now marked by a strong character line that stretches from the front fenders all the way to the taillights.

The car also features "inverted" door handles like the ones found on the Passat CC. Plus, according to my colleague Mathieu St-Pierre, the wider taillights make this Golf look like a baby Touareg from the back!

Despite the new attire, little has changed from the Golf V (a.k.a. Rabbit in North America) in terms of architecture. The wheelbase is identical and most other dimensions are only marginally larger. That’s great news because the previous generation excelled on the road thanks to a taut, solid chassis.

Five different models make up the portfolio, including the 3-door Golf Trendline and Sportline and the 5-door Golf Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.

The new face of the Golf sports redesigned headlight clusters as well as subtle chrome accents on some models.

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to experience things which many can only dream of doing. Though the path has been filled with many risks, trials and a lot of hard work, it’s moments like these when I realize how incredibly fortunate I am.

Over the last 2 years I have been driving race cars for Volkswagen in the Jetta TDI Cup. I was fortunate enough to earn a spot as a driver in the series and then was even more fortunate to be able to win the coveted Public Relations Contest in both years as well.

Last season the prize for winning was an all expense paid trip to race at the world-famous Hockenheimring for the Volkswagen Polo Cup event in Germany. This season, the prize was an all expense paid trip to Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg to attend the North American media launch of the 2010 Golf and Golf TDI together with dozens of this continents most influential automotive and lifestyle journalists.

Sitting in Executive Class on my return trip, I have had a short chance to reflect on the whirlwind events of the last few days. I was given a very unique opportunity to experience the life of an automotive journalist and also take a glimpse behind the scenes at what makes Volkswagen so special.

Allow me to give you a taste of what I’ve been privileged to experience over the last few days. The first thing that struck me was how much more pleasant it is to travel in Executive Class. It’s nothing overly luxurious but all of your needs are met every minute of the trip and you never go hungry. I met up with Jim Kenzie (arguably one of Canada’s most prominent automotive journalists) while connecting through Toronto on our way to Frankfurt and then Hannover, Germany.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT 2.0 TDI 170PS

At the time of writing, this is the most recent - and most expensive - model to have joined the Scirocco range. Before it came along in May 2009, you could already buy Sciroccos with two-litre turbo diesel engines, but they all produced a maximum of 138bhp. This one is a bit more serious, with a 168bhp version of the same unit and, in the case of the test car, a six-speed semi-automatic DSG gearbox (though a more conventional six-speed manual is also available for £1305 less).

It falls 30bhp short of the faster and cheaper petrol-fuelled 2.0 TSI, and has about the same performance as the 1.4 TSI, but its 50.4mpg combined economy and 147g/km CO2 emissions - the manual is better still - puts it ahead of either. On top of that, what none of the figures can tell you is that the 168bhp TDI is an extremely good unit which is generally the point of any VW Group product to which it is fitted. Turbo lag is quite noticeable if you plant the accelerator quickly, but that's largely balanced by the excellent pull from low engine speeds once the turbo has woken up.

The DSG gearbox is a delight too, and it works extremely well with the engine. As far as the powertrain is concerned, then, there are no complaints whatever.

Personally, though, I'm not a big fan of the Scirocco, for two reasons. It's an attractive-looking car, certainly more pleasing to the eye than the neat but undramatic Golf on which it's based, but the design of the glass area means that it is very difficult to see out of, no matter whether you're looking forward, backwards or sideways.

And I'm sorry to say that it's rather dull to drive. That was my experience of the 2.0 TSI Scirocco (see road test), which was the first modern Volkswagen I've tried in which one of the main aims appears to have been to remove all vestige of enjoyment from the driving experience. The latest Golf GTI is like that too, and so is the top diesel Scirocco. It's certainly capable, but it's not interesting. There is a general feeling that it will get round a corner efficiently almost regardless of what the driver does, short of turning the steering wheel the wrong way, and I can't muster much enthusiasm for a car like that.

Other than the visibility, there is nothing to get worked up about. If you want a smart-looking car with a decent combination of performance and fuel economy, I can't think of any reason not to buy this one. But if you want something with a bit of heart and soul, I suggest you look elsewhere.

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Price: £23,660
Capacity: 1968cc
Power: 168bhp
0-62mph: 8.1 seconds
Maximum speed: 136mph
Economy: 60.1mpg extra urban, 50.4mpg combined
CO2 emissions: 147g/km
Towing capacity: 1750kg braked
Insurance: Group 14
Volkswagen figures.

2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI

The Volkswagen Touareg TDI eclipses the fuel economy of other Touaregs without compromising drivability. Volkswagen has a longer and deeper history with diesel in the U.S. than perhaps any automaker beyond Mercedes-Benz, and maybe Freightliner, and the experience shows. The Touareg’s 3.0-liter TDI V-6—while smaller than the gas-fired 3.6-liter V-6 in the base ’Reg—is barely slower and decimates the gas engine’s fuel economy numbers. EPA ratings for the gas V-6 are 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway, while the TDI is rated at 17/25. We achieved 21 mpg combined over the duration of our two-week test, and on a 40-mile, 75-mph highway loop, we saw an indicated 25 mpg on the onboard computer. In vehicles other than diesels, actually achieving the EPA’s highway rating requires traveling well below real-world interstate speeds.

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Rated at 42 MPG Highway

After much anticipation Volkswagen has finally released the fuel-economy numbers for the 2010 Golf TDI, with the DSG equipped model achieving a rating of 31/42 mg (city/highway). Manual transmission TDI models are rated at 30/41 mpg. As for the standard gasoline-powered Golf with the 2.5-liter engine, it is rated at 22/30 mpg.

The Golf starts at $17,490, while the TDI is priced from $21,990. The price increase for the TDI is based on VW’s decision to take it slightly more up-market, by equipping it with standard features like a stiffer and lower suspension and a touch screen audio system DSG models will get steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and expect to pay an $1,100 premium for VW’s advances DSG automatic transmission.

Volkswagen India plans 40 outlets by end-2009

On the sidelines of inaugurating a new dealership outlet in Chennai, Volkswagen India has confirmed that its plans to double its distribution in the country to 40 outlets by the end of this year. Currently, the Indian arm of the German automaker has 22 dealership outlets in the country.

"As a precursor to our high-volume model Polo, we are expanding our distribution network. By the end of this year the company will have 40 dealers," Neeraj Garg, director (passenger cars) of Volkswagen Group India, told reporters here after inaugurating a new dealership. Depending on the market, company would further increase the number of dealers, Garg said. He added that the company would step up spending on brand promotion activities in the country to meet the mounting competition challenges. "It is true the Volkswagen brand is not well known in the country. This will be corrected with appropriate branding strategy," he was quoted as saying to reporters.

European largest carmaker has also confirmed that its ‘Polo’ is well on track and is posed to hit the Indian market by early next year. The small car, Polo, a hatchback model would compete with B+2 segment, Volkswagen India (Passenger car) director Neeraj Garg told reporters in Chennai. He also said, “We have heavily invested in the plant at Pune and right now, the pre-production stage is going on and we should launch Polo by next year."

Volkswagen India has recently established a greenfield facility at Chakan in Pune, with a capacity to manufacture 110,000 cars annually, where its sister company Skoda began its Fabia’s production and where the Polo model will be also rolled out next year. Currently, VW assembles its luxury sedans – Passat and Jetta-in India at Skoda's Aurangabad plant.

The company imports its SUV Touareg as a CBU. It is now gearing up to launch its high-end luxury sedan Phaeton and SUV Tiguan in the next few years, apart from the iconic Beetle, through the CBU route. It also plans to bring in its concept car Up! by 2011, which would be positioned below the Polo-based model. The Pune plant would be exclusively manufacturing Polo range of cars

Volkswagen Golf Estate

Volkswagen’s newest model is looking to put the boot into rivals in the compact load carrier market.

Adding a dash of style to this competitive yet relatively small sector, the MkVI Golf Estate also promises to bring the standard hatch’s impressive refinement and fine road manners to the table, too.

Although it is based on the same chassis as its predecessor, the MkV Golf Estate, virtually every element of the car’s body has been redesigned.

The new headlamps are the same as those fitted to the standard MkVI, while the tailgate gets fresh lights and a smoother design.

Inside, cabin materials have been given the same upmarket treatment as in the hatch, and the soft-touch dash covering is highlighted with brushed aluminium-effect panels.

Ergonomically, the cockpit is first-rate. The thin-rimmed steering wheel offers plenty of adjustment, and the supportive seats feel firm yet comfortable.

With the newcomer measuring 4,534mm in length, 1,781mm wide and 1,504mm tall, there’s plenty of space for rear-seat passengers, while practicality is superb thanks to a 505-litre boot that will provide up to 1,495 litres of stowage space if the back bench is folded flat.

We drove the 1.6-litre TDI turbodiesel model, which has 103bhp and 250Nm of torque, and is also available in economical BlueMotion trim.

The four-cylinder 1,598cc powerplant is a little noisy at start-up, but it quickly settles into a smooth idle.

Fitted with a seven-speed automatic transmission, the car will sprint from 0-62mph in 11.9 seconds and is capable of returning up to 58mpg.

But as impressive as all this is, it’s the way the Golf rides and drives that really makes a mark. From behind the wheel you would be hard-pressed to tell that you are driving the estate variant, rather than the sweet-handling hatchback.

Volkswagen Golf GTI 5door

VW may Buy Stake in Suzuki by the End of the Year

VW is expected to buy a stake in Suzuki by the end of 2009 according to the German industry publication Automobilwoche report.

The publication quoted an unnamed Suzuki executive, "For Suzuki and VW this connection would be a win-win situation. Suzuki would have access to a variety of VW's technology, while Volkswagen would have a solid supporting leg in India and Southeast Asia."

VW has declined to comment, but last week VW's Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn stated that Suzuki's current product lineup would work well with VW.

There has been speculation about a tie up between the two automakers since August.

Volkswagen Golf GTI US-Version (2010)

For nearly three decades, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has represented a potent combination of sports car-like finesse and tuned driving excitement in a versatile hatchback design. The all-new 2010 GTI ushers in the sixth generation of Volkswagen's "hot hatch" lineage, and continues the evolution of an award-winning formula that has impressed driving enthusiasts across the globe.

With its fully redesigned exterior, including a more aggressive front end, cleaner side profile, and sleeker hatch area, the Volkswagen Golf GTI upholds its sporty nature. New interior enhancements help set the GTI apart not only from the competition, but also previous generations, and allow both the driver and passengers to enjoy total control and comfort. Starting at $23,290, the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI stays true to its heritage by providing a dynamic driving experience at an affordable price, and is ready to reward its owners with every start of the ignition.

Exterior

As an icon heading into the next decade, the 2010 Golf GTI two and four-door models take a number of styling cues from the original Mk I, as well as the more recent past, and revitalizes them. In true Volkswagen Golf GTI style, the more aggressive front end starts with the hallmark black honeycomb grille with the GTI badge on the passenger side, and the distinct red stripe outline, which flows into the new angled teardrop headlight housings (High Intensity Gas-discharged Xenon headlamps with AFS are optional). Sitting between two halogen fog lamps, the lower front fascia's cooling duct is blacked out.