One of the biggest tuning events this year is the Austrian Wörthersee festival, where the race car Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept was just revealed. The model is based on the seventh-generation GTI, but has substantially wider front and rear tracks, as well as runs on specially developed 20-inch wheels coupled wi
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the Golf GTI Cabrio Austria Concept. It boasts an Oryx White exterior with Flash Red stripes and numerous red accents. Other highlights include a new front spoiler, different rear apron and a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. The interior comes with tri-color Recaro sport seats, red trim elements and powerful 2,250 WATT audio system. There is also a new flat-bottom steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and distinctive air vents with red accents.
Volkswagen has announced the Amarok R-Style Concept, which will make its official public debut at the 2013 Worthersee Motor Show. It is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 272HP (200 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, which is pretty good for a pick-up truck. The engine also boasts super-low fuel consumption and superb flexibility. The exterior boasts 60 mm wider fenders to make room for the enormous 22” alloy wheels fitted with 295/35 R22 performance tires.
Volkswagen will premiere today its new Design Vision GTI Concept at the annual Wörthersee meeting. The model is based on the seventh-generation Golf GTI, but transfers the design and power potential of the iconic hot hatch to the world of racing. Highlights here are the C-pillars and side sills which have been extended out as autonomous body elements. The consequence is that they now allow wider track and larger wheels. In addition, the Design Vision GTI has a long wheelbase and short front overhangs. It is 4
Volkswagen Scirocco Million will mark German brand’s celebration of its Scirocco sports coupe breaking the one million unit production barrier. For this occasion Volkswagen is introducing a special edition version called “Million”. The Scirocco Million is going to be sold in Germany and China only and will be available in a special black exterior color. It will be equipped with a range of distinctive styling features, such as R-Line bumpers, R-Line side sills, smoked tail lights, ‘Million’ st
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG has revealed some new details about the company's future technologies. Areas of work being focussed on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 136HP (100 kW) per litre of displacement an
Volkswagen has announced the new 2014 Golf VII GTI. It has twice much power compared to the first Golf GTI – 220HP and you can opt for a factory installed power enhanced engine that produces an additional 10 HP. Furthermore, the 2.0 liter turbocharged direct-injected petrol engine has a completely newly developed cylinder head. A unique feature in this power class is the water-cooled exhaust gas circulation loop to the turbocharger that is
Low-Car-Scene and BlackBox-Richter has announced their latest tuning package for Volkswagen Golf VII. The name of the project is Light-Tron and it includes only styling package. The Light-Tron is based on the tree-door 1.4-liter-Golf VII TSI Highline with 140HP (103 kW). It boasts a special phosphor-foil from 3M, LED-lighting on the mudguard of the brake, a set of Rotiform-forged wheels SNA in 8J x 20” ET45 with bolt circle 5x112 – €6,000
Volkswagen has introduced two Up! special editions for the fans of loud music. The two new special-edition versions are called Groove up! and Rock up!. Both vehicles are based on the top-specification High up! model, each with a unique twist. Firstly, the Groove Up!, which comes with a pumping Fender sound system, complete with 6 speakers, a subwoofer and a 300-Watt amplifier. Also standard is the Maps & More personal infotainment device, which along with touchscreen satellite navi
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 distinctive 16
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
