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  • 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack UK – Price £28 475

    Volkswagen has announced the UK price list of the new 2012 Passat Alltrack. Esentially, the vehicle features raised ride height, 4MOTION four-wheel drive and rugged body enhancements.

    It is based on the popular and versatile Passat Estate, but offers better agility off-road. The vehicle is available in only one trim level in the UK with a choice of two engines: a 2.0 liter 140PS TDI with 6-speed manual gearbox starting at £28 475 OTR and a 2.0 liter 170PS TDI with 6-speed DSG transmission, which is £31 025.

    Standard equipment includes Alcantara upholstery, 2Zone electronic climate control, RNS 315 touchscreen satellite navigation, DAB radio, MDI iPod connectivity, Bluetooth telephone preparation, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system and 18” Canyon alloy wheels.  A Driver Alert System that monitors the driver’s responses to raise awareness of fatigue is also standard, as is ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme).

    The options list can add High Beam Assist, which automatically controls dipping of the headlights; Side Scan Lane Change Assist, which monitors the vehicle’s blind spot; Lane Assist; ACC Adaptive Chassis Control; Automatic Distance Control with City Emergency Braking function; Park Assist (second generation); an interior ambient lighting pack; a rear-view camera; and an electrically deployed towbar.

    The 2012 Passat Alltrack boasts a generous towing capacity of 2 000 kg, which is 200 kg more than an equivalent Passat Estate.

    Check out the price list below.

    2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack UK
    2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack UK


    Volkswagen Passat Alltrack model line-up and pricing

    Model Engine derivative CO2,
    g/km    		 Combined
    mpg    		 Price, £
    RRP OTR
    Passat Alltrack 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd manual 150 49.6 28,475
    Passat Alltrack 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS 6 spd DSG 155 47.9 31,025
    2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack UK
    2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack UK

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US

    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI will be revealed at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.

    The new diesel powered Beetle does not have any exterior modifications except “TDI” badge, some more chrome and 17” alloys. Inside, there is a new instrument cluster with a stopwatch, oil temperature and turbo boost gauges.

    The model line-up includes three trim levels: TDI, TDI with Sunroof and TDI with Sunroof, Sound, and Navigation. Standard equipment includes power windows, cruise control, V-Tex Leatherette seating, the kaeferfach secondary glovebox, Bluetooth®, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with audio controls, three auxiliary gauges, Keyless entry with push-button start, and a Media Device Interface with iPod® cable.

    The base TDI has 17” alloy wheels, and an interior and exterior chrome package. The standard RCD310 audio system has an AM/FM radio, CD player, Bluetooth®, and eight speakers.

    TDI with Sunroof adds a panoramic tilt/slide sunroof that is fully 80 percent larger than the one fitted to the New Beetle. The model’s Premium VIII audio system has a full-color touchscreen display, a six-disc CD changer, and an SD card reader.

    TDI with Sunroof, Sound and Navigation is the top-of-range model. It has the RNS 315 NAV system with a 5” touchscreen display. The Fender® Premium audio system that offers concert quality sound is also standard. This has an additional subwoofer, proprietary Panasonic® speaker technology that covers the cabin with directional sound, and 400 watts of output power.

    2013 Beetle TDI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel engine with 140 PS (103 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft). It is available with a choice of 6-speed manual or dual-clutch DSG transmissions.

    The 2013 Beetle TDI will hit the US market this summer.

    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US
    2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI US

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Price – £16 490

    Volkswagen UK has announced the price list for the new 2012 Beetl.

    Firstly, two engines will be available: the small 1.2 litre TSI with 105PS mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox and a 1.4 litre TSI with 160PS mated to a 6-speed manual.

    There are three trim levels: Beetle, Design and Sport. The standard equipment includes air conditioning, remote central locking, an RCD 310 CD system with DAB radio and rear Isofix seat preparation.

    Design adds 17” alloy wheels in a choice of two styles, Bluetooth telephone preparation with MDI iPod connectivity, front fog lights, an alarm, an RCD 510 DAB CD/radio, multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel and body-coloured door and dashboard panels.

    The top-of-range Sport specification brings 18” alloys in a choice of two styles, tinted glass, cruise control, sports seats, parking sensors, gloss black door mirrors, dashboard and door panel and 2Zone electronic climate control.

    The options list includes Keyless Access, satellite navigation systems, a panoramic sunroof and bi-xenon headlights.

    Check out the price list, below!

    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
    2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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    2012 volkswagen beetle

    2012 Volkswagen Beetle:

    Trim
    level    		 Engine
    derivative    		 CO2,
    g/km    		 Combined mpg Price, £
    RRP OTR
    Beetle 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS 7 spd DSG 137 47.9 16,490
    Design 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS 7 spd DSG 137 47.9 18,895
    Design 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6 spd manual 153 42.8 19,470
    Sport 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6 spd manual 153 42.8 21,220

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG

    Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG took the top honour in its Class and we on to be voted overall winner of the 29th Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Competition.

    “It was a real eye-opener being at Millbrook seeing all the cars being put through their paces, they really are put to the towing test.”, commented former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert.

    “The Club extends its congratulations to all the winners in this Competition.  Special plaudits go to the terrific Volkswagen Jetta, it really is a great vehicle and it proved itself time and time again with the judges during testing.”, said Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman.

    The VW Jetta Sport diesel is powered by a 2.0 liter TDI with 140PS (103 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a double-clutch DSG gearbox and has a staggering range of 1280km (795 miles), which means 5.47 liters per 100 km (43 mpg).

    Class wins in the Competition also went to the Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0 DSG; the Volkswagen Touareg Escape 3.0 V6 TDI and the Volvo V60 D5 AWD Volvo Ocean Race.

    Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG
    Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Mercedes-Benz is going to introduce 9G-Tronic transmission

    Recently, seems like the automobile manufacturers compete each other, who will develop more sophisticated gearbox.

    Back in 1980’s, the cars with 5-speed manual gearboxes were very rare and the automatic transmission were with only 3 or 4 speeds.

    In the 1990’s, the premium brands – Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW started to install 6-speed manual gearboxes and 5-speed automatics.

    During the last 10 years, VW released DSG – 7-speed double clutch transmission, Mercedes came up with 7G-Tronic and nowadays BMW and Lexus put in their vehicles 8-speed automatic transmissions. (more…)

  • Volkswagen is introducing a new version of Tiguan – Match

    Volkswagen already has a Match versions of Polo, Golf and Touran model ranges. Now is time to introduce Tiguan Match. The new version will replace SE trim level and will deliver better equipment and more style to the crossover.

    Some of the new features are Park Assist, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, climate control, a touchscreen DAB digital radio and a leather multifunction steering wheel.

    All above comes in addition to the standard equipment –  17” alloy wheels, a six-disc CD autochanger, heat insulating glass from the B-pillar back, six airbags, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and ABS. (more…)

  • Golf GTI – Icons of Sportiness

    “What else was there in 1976?” calls out “Strietzel”, also known as Hans-Joachim Stuck, from the driver’s window as he starts up a first generation Golf GTI after more than thirty years. (more…)

  • VW Golf R32 2006

    VW Golf R32 - front angleIt was the most powerful Golf ever. The VW Golf R32 powered by a 177 kW (241 bhp) engine was first launched in August 2002. Not only was it one of the hottest cars on the road, it also sold like hot cakes: three times as many R32’s were sold than originally planned. These are excellent prospects for its successor.

    Now comes a new R32 based on the Volkswagen Golf V generation. This time it packs 184 kW (250 bhp) under the bonnet; the permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive again promises excellent roadholding. The new model will see its world premiere at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show (15 to 25 September). Presales in Germany start on 19 August. Market launch will be at the end of September. Prices for the new Volkswagen Golf R32 start at €32,200.

    From the outside, the best Golf ever is not only recognisable by the R32 logo. Similar to its predecessor, the new top Golf has a design and equipment all of its own. The VW Golf R32 has a top speed of 250 km/h and comes either with a 6-speed manual gearbox or the optional dual clutch gearbox (DSG). Equipped with the DSG the “R32” is even faster: 6.2 instead 6.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h. Despite all this, the model is unusually easy to handle.

    From the front, the new R32 generation is immediately recognisable by its unique aluminium-effect shield-shaped radiator grille. At the top of the grille are double aluminium cross struts. Under the number plate there is another central air scoop for the powerful 3.2-litre V6 engine. Two more large openings on each side of the shield-shaped radiator grille are intended for fresh air supply. As opposed to all other Golfs, there are air ducts at the bottom and on either side of the fully painted front bumper. The lines of the air duct continue into the side skirt all the way along to the rear bumper.

    The rear of the VW Golf R32 is also designed as a fully painted bumper. Only the middle section in the shape of a diffuser is in black. The two round tailpipes made of polished stainless steel are placed centrally next to each other and are integrated prominently in the rear bumper. A glance at the outline of the VW Golf R32 shows the 18-inch light-alloy wheels (type “Zolder“). They are fitted with 20 spokes and continue the design theme of the first R32 wheel. The spokes still allow glimpses of what lies behind them: brake calipers painted blue. They come with 345 mm (diameter) discs at the front and 310 mm at the rear.

    The 225/40 tyres bear the Y-pattern tread for high-speed tyres up to 300 km/h. A large-size rear spoiler makes sure that the rear wheels stay firmly on the road. The fact that the wheel-tyre combination sits snugly in the wheel housings is partly due to the 18-inch wheel size but also to the specially tuned sports running gear that is lower by 20 millimetres.

    VW Golf R32 2006 - Front

    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32
    Volkswagen Golf R32

    The sporty concept of the VW Golf R32 is a theme that permeates the entire vehicle. Take the interior, for example. There are distinctive instruments, sports seats, pedals in aluminium look and special applications that emphasise the sporty nature of the Golf. The sports steering wheel, with perforated leather along the grip area, and the R32 gear shift knob lie firmly in the hand.

    As opposed to the more purist style of the Golf GTI, the R32 top model boasts a dazzling array of standard equipment at no extra price, such as automatic air conditioning (Climatronic), the RCD 300 audio system with ten loudspeakers, anti-theft alarm system plus, multifunction display, automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror, rain sensor, tyre pressure monitor and the complete safety programme comprising six airbags, ESP and brake assistant. The standard bi-xenon headlights light up the night like day.

    The Golf range: The Golf tops the new registration statistics in Europe. Not only that: no other car in this segment offers so many different engines. With the introduction of the VW Golf R32 the model range now stretches from 55 kW (75 bhp) to 184 kW (250 bhp). Including the VW Golf R32-V6, there are ten engines on offer – six petrol and four diesel. This year two more interesting engines will be added to the Golf range. The Golf remains an exciting car to watch.