Volkswagen Bulli Concept

Volkswagen has releases Bulli Concept, which will debut at the Geneva auto show..The new Bulli measures 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m in height. In relation to its width it has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear), and very short overhangs at the front and back. Its kerb weight is 1,450 kg.The Bulli is equipped with an electric motor that generates 114 horsepower, along with a

Volkswagen Lifts the Top off New Golf Cabriolet Mk6

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; The 2011 Geneva Motor Show will mark the return of the Cabriolet nameplate to the Golf range after an almost decade-long hiatus. Based on the underpinnings of the latest generation Golf hatchback, the two-door four-seater features a soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive that can be raised or lowered in only 9.5 seconds. The process

Volkswagen Jetta GLI goes turbo for 2012

The potent 200-hp Volkswagen Jetta GLI is finally here, breaking cover on Tuesday at the Chicago auto show.  More-basic trim levels have been shown, but this model adds the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-banger that also serves up 207 lb-ft of torque low in the rev band.This new GLI starts at $24,265. The Autobahn package adds 18-inch alloy wheels, sunroof and interior upgrades, including a

Volkswagen unwraps new Golf convertible

Volkswagen has revealed a new convertible version of the Golf. The car will make its public debut at the Geneva motor show next week before going on sale across Europe in May.North American sales are rumored, but no official time frame for an introduction has been announced.The new Golf convertible retains the familiar front-end styling of the existing hatchback version of Europe's perennial best

2011 Volkswagen Passat CC

The Passat CC is now pretty and practical. Responding to customer demand, VW has replaced the pair of individual rear seats with a conventional three-seat bench. This gives the option of transporting five adults in comfort, just like a Passat saloon, but still offering a more stylish coupe bodystyle.



The standard spec has also been increased. Alongside the climate control; leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, and 17-inch alloys, all CCs now come with sat-nav and Bluetooth.



GT models also benefit from a Nappa leather interior, front and rear parking sensors and cruise control, and retain 18-inch alloys, Adaptive Chassis Control and tinted glass.



The car is available to order now with the entry-level car starting at £22,520 - a £515 rise over the outgoing car. However, VW is keen to point out that the extra standard kit is worth £1,000. The GT model now starts at £25,160, a rise of £1,000, yet the extra equipment value is £3,000.



The existing line-up of 1.8-litre TSI, 2.0-litre TSI and 3.6-litre V6 petrol engines and 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines remains, as does the choice of six-speed manual or DSG gearboxes.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen's baby-off roader is getting a fresh new face! Judging by these shots, the German firm will be hoping to bring the Tiguan into line with the rest of the VW range with a host of styling updates and revisions.



Hiding underneath the heavy camouflage will be the latest Volkswagen family face, including a cleaner grille and more angular headlights.



Meanwhile, at the rear the revisions will be harder to spot with only a slight re-design due for the tail-lights.



Engines will mostly mimic the current lineup and should include the turbo- and supercharged 1.4-litre TSI engine, as well as 1.6 and 2.0 TDI variants. All engines can be mated to a traditional six-speed manual gearbox or, as an option, to Volkswagen's semi-automatic DSG gearbox.



Expect to see the facelift revealed at the Paris Motor Show in October this year, with new models going on sale early next year.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta arrived with a thud, followed by a chorus of boos and catcalls from the Vee-Dub faithful. Boring. Cheap. We’ve already detailed all of the fruits and faults of the plain-Jane Jetta here, but we’ll boil it down again. Larger, more spacious, class-leading rear-seat and trunk space, but a de-evolution in its technology, materials and presentation.

FAST FACTS

1. While the body and chassis have changed, the 2011 Jetta TDI relies on the same powertrain as last year, with 140-hp and 236 lb-ft of torque.2. Fuel economy ranks an impressive 30/42-mpg (city/hwy). 3. The base price of the new Jetta may have gone down significantly, but the TDI model has actually increased slightly to $22,995. 4. Much larger than the old Jetta, the 2011 model gains 2.7-inches of rear seat legroom.

To hit its new lower price of entry, the finished product is rougher around the edges compared to previous VW releases. A simpler, less expensive rear suspension that makes for a rougher ride, hard plastics in the interior and a return of the basic-but-ancient 2.0-liter four-cylinder are not positives. All done in an effort to deliver more value for the money and get more potential customers interested through a sub-$16,000 price tag.

TDI BRINGS TORQUE AND FUEL ECONOMY

Leave the sub-standard base model behind, though, and the Jetta improves, first with the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine, and later in 2011, a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. But for now, the sweet spot has to be the excellent 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine in the top-line TDI model.
Although it’s carried over from the previous Jetta, it’s hard to criticize the 140-hp unit, especially when it produces 236 lb-ft of torque from a low 1750 rpm. With either the standard six-speed manual transmission or the optional six-speed DSG dual-clutch semi-automatic, the TDI hustles the 3,160-lb Jetta to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, with a top speed limited to 130 mph.
Although the TDI turns the Jetta into a mean passing machine thanks to the extraordinary torque, the real benefit is fuel efficiency: 30-mpg in the city and 42-mpg on the highway, which smokes both the four- and five-cylinder engines in the less expensive trims.
That’s smoking not in a literal sense either. Unlike older diesel engines and semi-trucks, you won’t detect a whiff of anything coming out of the Jetta’s tailpipes. The high-pressure fuel rail runs at up to 1800 bar, and piezo-injectors regulate the fuel injection up to seven times per cycle. The result is a smooth-running, quiet diesel engine. The exhaust is cleaned up using a special catalytic converter, and the resulting gases easily pass the BIN5/ULEV2 emissions standards, meaning it’s 50-state legal.

SOME COMPROMISE ON HANDLING

The downside is that the diesel engine itself is heavier than the gasoline ones, which means the Jetta handles a little differently. Just a little more push through the front wheels, but nothing dramatic. Like any German car, it’s stable at speed, and an excellent highway cruiser.
While the last Jetta’s detractors pointed to its remarkable design similarity to a Toyota Corolla, the new version is improved. The body is tasteful and sleek, if bland from the rear. The big rear overhang does mean a huge trunk, though. At 15.5 cu-ft it’s the largest in the class, and the 60/40 split-folding rear seats can expand that space into the cabin if needed.

DIESEL WILL COST YOU

Befitting its range-topper status, the $22,995 TDI starts out very well equipped with 16-inch aluminum wheels, a blacked-out front grille, and heated exterior side mirrors with integrated turn signals. The interior features power windows, locks and mirrors, air conditioning, a six-speaker touch-screen sound system with Sirius Satellite Radio, heated seats, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel and moonroof.
The only options are chrome trim and fog lights outside, and inside, keyless push-button ignition, adjustable lumbar for the driver’s seat and a navigation system. Choosing the DSG transmission increases the price by $1,100, and adds steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. In this guise, the TDI has enough creature comforts to entertain on long commutes, but even with all the extras, the Jetta’s cabin materials don’t improve on the base model. There are still hollow plastics on the doors, dash, console and pillars, and the seats are wider and less supportive than before.
In terms of competition, it’s difficult to find any since it’s the only small diesel-powered car in North America (apart from the Golf TDI). And the other high-mileage technologies, like gasoline-electric hybrids, have completely different focus. The diesel does well on highways and at speed, while hybrids excel in urban environments where their big batteries and stop-start technologies squeeze every penny out of a tank of gasoline. Think hard about your driving patterns before investing in either.

THE VERDICT

The changes VW made for 2011 are – for better or worse – designed to appeal to a larger part of the buying public. For now, the diesel engine is the Jetta’s raison d’être. Without it, there are other compact sedans on the market that should be more reliable, more fuel efficient and more fun.

Gol Vintage a edição especial da Volkswagen

A Volkswagen apresentou (dia 04/02/11) a série especial do Gol denominada Vintage, que foi apresentada na comemoração dos 30 anos do Gol.A série é limitadíssima, com apenas 30 unidades disponíveis, e um precinho bem salgado, R$ 52.180. Porem ele vem com todos os opcionais disponíveis para o Gol Power, e ainda uma pintura diferenciada em branco com faixas pretas. O motor não sofreu modificações

2011 Volkswagen Golf R

Designed by Volkswagen Individual, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf R is equipped with standard Bi-Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights. Shifted manually or by optional DSG. At 199 kW / 270 PS it is the most powerful version of the model series ever built. The Golf R sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds.

The Golf R performs even better when shifted with the optional direct shift gearbox (DSG): It leaves the 100-km/h mark behind it in a sensational 5.5 seconds. The new Golf R only needs 8.5 litres – 2.2 litres less! Accordingly, CO2 emissions are reduced from 255 to 199 g/km. After 100 kilometres, the automatically shifted Golf R DSG is filled with just 8.4 litres (195 g/km CO2) at the fuel pump.

The turbo four-cylinder direct injection engine of the new Golf R transfers 350 Newton-meters torque to the crankshaft, also available from 2,500 rpm, but it can maintain this peak value up to 5,000 rpm. The new Volkswagen Golf R have a top speed of 250 km/h.

Available as an option is DCC dynamic chassis control whose character was fully tuned to the Golf R. This system continually adapts suspension damping to the roadway and driving situation. In addition to the standard “Normal” mode, the driver can manually activate a “Sport” or “Comfort” mode.

Volkswagen Passat V-Line

The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed,

Volkswagen Passat V-Line

The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed,

Volkswagen Passat V-Line

The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed,

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.Shane Morgay is a 34-

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.Shane Morgay is a 34-

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.Shane Morgay is a 34-

the Volkswagen Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia

The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed,

the Volkswagen Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia

The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed,

the Volkswagen Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia

The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed,

New Volkswagen Passat Good choice For 2012

Volkswagen Passat is one of the prestigious vehicles to be owned. This car is known for its great build. So if you are hunting for a quality vehicle with great looks at quite an affordable price, then no choice could be better than the Volkswagen Passat.Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM

New Volkswagen Passat Good choice For 2012

Volkswagen Passat is one of the prestigious vehicles to be owned. This car is known for its great build. So if you are hunting for a quality vehicle with great looks at quite an affordable price, then no choice could be better than the Volkswagen Passat.Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM