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  • 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 

  • Volkswagen Caravelle Business

    Back in the 50s hippies, surfers and generally happy-go-lucky people had the Volkswagen Caravelle (Transporter T2) to identify with. It was so big (as a name) that it became a symbol of simple life, peace and love. Jump forward 70 years later and we find ourselves at the other end of the spectrum. It’s the Volkswagen Caravelle Business (Transporter T5) – the executives strike back.

    It’s a conference room on wheels basically. You get your Wi-Fi internet connectivity and Bluetooth, 5+1 Nappa leather seats and a table. The mid-row swivels (standard on all Caravelles) so that you can hold a mildly interesting meeting that involves let’s say Power Point slides. The rear end seats house a fridge in between them. More luxury is brought by the burr wood inserts here and there while additional curtain airbags ensure all-round passenger safety.

    Moving on to the driver, we notice a cruise control option, a 6.5-inch satellite navigation and a 30 GB hard drive. There’s also a lane change assist system which monitors blind spots and a very smart heater that can fine tune the interior temperature (the back seats can do that independently).

    On the outside, the windows are tinted, the wheels are 17-inches and the rear lights are darkened. For the tight spaces the wing mirrors can be folded electrically while front and rear parking sensors annoy the devil out of you every time you approach a lamp post. A camera acts as a rear view mirror and Xenon lights at the front light up automatically. Can’t go without LED daytime running lights and also the side doors slide electronically.

    For the driving force, a 2.0 liter 180 PS bi-turbo TDI is used (best of the best). A lump of 400 Nm hits you in the head as soon as 1,500 rpm. The transmission is a DSG unit as standard and thus the economy stays at 34.9 mpg on the combined cycle and Euro5 type of emissions of 214 g/km.

    Prices for the Volkswagen Caravelle Business starts at £53,856 or $83,628 excluding VAT.

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    Volkswagen Caravelle Business

    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…)