Tag: Caravelle

  • Caravelle Generation Six: a Legend Reborn

    2015 Caravelle Generation SixVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a unique edition of the well-known Caravelle people carrier to honor its iconic predecessor. The modern vehicle comes with red and white two-tone exterior color scheme and has that visual stand-out, while the inside is geared with numerous inserts on the dashboard and distinctive interior components. The Caravelle Generation Six is already available to order from the Volkswagen Van Centres.

    The contemporary design is inspired by the well-known two-tone pattern from the iconic 1960’s model and along it the special edition offers and some modern driving experience. The Special Edition features and 18-inch DISC alloy wheels, LED head- and taillights, front fog lights and chrome details. And being now a modern vehicle, the Special Edition also offers and contemporary driving experience with the Euro 6 BlueMotion Technology engines: the vehicle is offered with either EU6 2.0-liter 150 hp (110 kW) or 204 hp (150 kW) TDI, paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

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    But let’s get back to the interior. Generation Six’s seats are wrapped with Alacantara leather with textile floor mats. The leather also covers the multi-function steering wheel. The vehicle looks like gives vast amounts of space and comfort. The equipment further includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Discover Media Infotainment with DAB and Bluetooth as a standard. And let’s not forget the vital 3-zone Climatronic air conditioner that ensures that everyone in the vehicle will feel comfortable and fresh.

    Prices for the Caravelle Generation Six start from $65,832.

    Source: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles 

  • 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Edition 25 Price – £44 995

    Volkswagen has announced a stylish special edition model for its luxury, executive Caravelle passenger carrying van – Edition 25. It will be available in the UK as just 225 units will be produced. The van is offered all exclusively finished in Candy White, or optional Reflex Silver metallic paint.

    The exterior boasts a new front bumper with black accents, xenon headlights with LED running lights and black highlights the length of the vehicle and on the roof, side sills and tailgate. There is also a set of black 18” Edition 25 design alloy wheels.

    The special edition Caravelle is based on SE specification and adds 3-zone Climatronic air conditioning, voice activated SAT NAV and Bluetooth telephone preparation, parking sensors with reversing camera, and Volkswagen’s Lane Change Assist system which monitors the vehicle’s blind spots.

    The Caravelle Edition 25 offers exclusive interior environment – two-tone leather seats and electric sliding doors with power-latching on each side of the vehicle.

    The van is powered by a 2.0 litre Bi-Turbo common rail diesel with 180PS (132 kW) mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox as standard. The standard model has FWD, but there is an option for 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. From 0 to 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds (12.1 4MOTION) and a top speed of 191 km/h (119 mph) or 188 km/h (117 mph) for the 4MOTION variant. The fuel consumption is very goo – 34.9 mpg (32.1mpg) with CO2 of 214 g/km (232).

    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Edition 25 is priced at £44 995 OTR.

    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Edition 25
    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Edition 25

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Caravelle and California will debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

    Everybody knows that Volkswagen are one of the brands with the most richest heritage of iconic people carriers and campervans. Today, the German brand has revealed the first details of their new Volkswagen Caravelle people carrier and California campervan which will make their world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. (more…)