Showing posts with label volkswagen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label volkswagen. Show all posts

Curiosidades do Mundo Automotivo: Nossos Volks lá fora

Passeando pelo site da Volkswagen da Alemanha (Deutschland), vi três curiosidades interessantes e, não sei se você já sabia.
1ª: Quando a Volks mostra um carro em um Salão, que não seja conceito, dois dias depois do fim do Salão o carro já está à venda.
2ª: Alguns dos nossos carros aqui, são chamados por outro nome lá fora, como o caso da nossa atual Jetta Variant.
3ª: Se aqui existisse Jetta Hatch, teria a cara do Golf alemão, uma geração adiantada do nosso Golf.
Jetta Variant, chamada lá na Alemanha como Golf Variant
Golf Cabriolet, apresentado em Genebra. Aqui ele seria concerteza o Jetta Cabriolet.
Todos já conhecem a nossa Jetta Variant, né? um pequeno fruto da 6ª geração do Golf, que ainda não veio. Ah, e por que eu disse que quando um carro é apresentado em um Salão, ele já é diretamente disponível a venda? É o caso do Golf Cabriolet e do Tiguan, que foram apresentados em Genebra e, já no começo de março, já estavam no site alemão.
Fox: Aqui já tem a 2ª geração e lá, tem nem Spacefox e Crossfox.
Até que enfim o Brasil mais adiantado que a Alemanha, nós já temos a segunda geração do Fox! Lá, a cor de entrada do Fox é a cor "Amarelo Ímola". Aqui, o Fox tem uma grande família, composta pelo hatchback Fox, a perua Spacefox e o aventureiro Crossfox que, aqui, a cor de entrada, no lançamento em 2006, foi a "Amarelo Ímola". Aqui toda a família Fox já está na segunda geração e, como dito que a cor de entrada do Crossfox foi o amarelo, na 2ª geração, foi a "Laranja Atacama".

Rumormill: Volkswagen greenlights Bulli for production

http://www.sportscarsfans.com/images/script/image.php?id=285F_4D8481F8

What did you think of Volkswagen's Bulli concept, which was just shown for the first time at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show? VW is apparently hoping you liked it, because rumor (via Autocar in the UK) has it that it's going into production.

The concept version is powered by a 113-horsepower electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack, which can reportedly be charged in less than an hour. We don't know if the electric powertrain will make it into the production vehicle (our guess would be no, but who knows?), and there is no word on pricing. Still, how cool would it be to once again see a modern Volkswagen Microbus prowling the streets of America? The mind reels at the possibility.

[Source: Autocar]

Genebra 2011: Conheça o conceito Tex, o Volks de Giugiaro

Poderia ser nosso Gol G6 ou G7, não acha?
O estúdio ItalDesign Giugiaro cultiva uma parceria muito bem sucedida com a Volkswagen há anos. Para o Salão de Genebra, a marca alemã encomendou dois estudos de estilo que prometem fazer bastante sucesso.

Um deles é o Tex, definido pelos projetistas como “one interpretation of the Volkswagen sport of tomorrow - uma interpretação do VW esporte de amanhã”. O hatchback de linhas modernas lembra um pouco alguns modelos vendidos atualmente no mercado europeu, como o Honda Civic em sua versão sem porta-malas saliente.

O Tex Concept é equipado com um propulsor 1.4 dotado de turbocompressor e uma bateria de 85 kW. Quando usados simultaneamente, o conjunto entrega um torque máximo de 40,80 mkgf. Se o condutor preferir, ele pode rodar até 35 quilômetros apenas com o auxílio da eletricidade.

A cabine do Tex tem os instrumentos voltados para o motorista, como em um cockpit de carro de competição. Curiosamente, ao contrário da grande maioria dos carros-conceito exibidos em Genebra (e em outros salões mundo afora), o interior do VW parece pronto para produção. O volante com base achatada e o desenho diferenciado do console central mostram o potencial dos desenhistas italianos.

É difícil saber se o Tex pode deixar de ser um mero estudo de estilo um dia. Mas não seria nada mal se a Volkswagen decidisse usar o hatch como inspiração para as futuras gerações do Golf GTI ou até mesmo o Gol...

Genebra 2011: Quem dera se nossa Kombi fosse assim

Em 2001, um projeto parceido com este "tentou" substituir a Kombi


Painel bem chamativo, é o  destaque da Bulli

Em 2001, a Volkswagen apresentou o carro-conceito Microbus (repare na foto do link ao lado, a Microbus é bem parceida com a Bulli), uma reinterpretação da clássica Kombi que infelizmente não passou de um mero concpt-car. Exatamente dez anos depois, a marca está disposta a se redimir com a New Bulli, que já desponta como séria candidata a estrela do Salão de Genebra.

O protótipo foi concebido para ser um veículo prático e espaçoso, mas preocupado com a sustentabilidade. Equipada com um motor elétrico que produz 85 kW (kiloWatts), a Bulli conta com assistência de uma bateria de íon com capacidade de armazenamento máxima de 40 kW. Tanta tecnologia se traduz em uma autonomia de 300 km com uma única carga. Segundo a VW, caso seja necessário recarregar, o processo leva menos de uma hora se realizado em postos de recarga especialmente projetados para carros elétricos.

O desempenho da Bulli também não decepciona. A fabricante informa que a van acelera de 0 a 100 km/h em pouco mais de 11 segundos e atinge a velocidade máxima de 140 km/h, limitados eletronicamente. A VW diz que o protótipo pode ser equipado com motores de pouca cilindrada e projetados para serem econômicos.

Quanto ao design, as referências à antiga Kombi estão por todos os lados. A lembrança mais marcante, no entanto, está na dianteira: trata-se do V que divide a pintura do carro em dois tons, que foi atualizado nesta nova versão.

Ainda que a Bulli não tenha alguns elementos clássicos que equipavam as primeiras Kombi, a equipe de Walter de Silva conseguiu projetar um veículo que combina a nostalgia do passado com as tendências do estilo Volks para o futuro. Uma solução criativa encontrada pelos designers é o desenho dos faróis de neblina: arredondados, eles lembram o formato dos faróis de sua ancestral.

De lado, o teto elevado com a parte acima da linha de cintura pintada de branco aproximam a Bulli da antiga Kombi. O mesmo acontece com as rodas de 18 polegadas, cujo desenho foi inspirado nas calotas cromadas da Volkswagen. O ar de veículo utilitário, no entanto, faz parte do passado. A Bulli ganhou status de minivan, principalmente pela ampla área envidraçada, que inclui até janelas de formato retilíneo nas colunas “C”.

A traseira segue o estilo minimalista que caracteriza o design alemão. As clássicas lanternas verticais (que cresceram de tamanho com o passar das gerações) foram trocadas por peças horizontais equipadas com LEDs. Os elementos retangulares, presentes na maioria dos lançamentos da marca, também marcam presença. O toque final é o nada discreto logotipo VW na tampa do porta-malas.

Por dentro, novamente o conceito de “menos é mais” dá as caras. O volante de apenas dois raios e o enorme velocímetro fazem o motorista voltar no tempo, tamanha a semelhança com a Kombi (ou T1, como chamavam os alemães). O banco também é interiço, oferecendo espaço para três ocupantes.

O lado futurista da Bulli aparece no console central, que possui um iPad que faz o papel de tela multifuncional. Além de contar com aplicativos que permitem acesso rápido à Internet e a uma vasta biblioteca de músicas e arquivos digitais, o tablet da Apple exibe funções como os sistemas de Bluetooth e navegação por satélite (GPS). Até os comandos de ventilação e ar-condicionado foram integrados ao iPad. O sistema de som, por sua vez, carrega um nome de respeito: ele foi projetado pela Fender, a fabricante de instrumentos musicais preferida de Jimi Hendrix.

Se você estranhou a falta de itens mais prosaicos, como o conta-giros e a alavanca de câmbio, a própria Volkswagen explica: enquanto o tacômetro é dispensável em automóveis equipados com motor elétrico, a manopla do câmbio foi trocada por um interruptor que liga o motor e seleciona as marchas que fazem o carro andar para frente ou para trás. Outro botão seletor controla o sistema de iluminação externa.

A modularidade é outra característica das minivans presente na Bulli. Os bancos da frente podem ser parcialmente rebatidos, enquanto que o banco traseiro é rebatível. Nesta configuração, a capacidade volumétrica do porta-malas salta para 1.600 l. Mas se a intenção é acomodar pessoas, não há problema: os bancos do veículo podem ser totalmente reclinados, como nas antigas Kombis, que já serviram de moradia sobre rodas para muitas famílias.

Volkswagen Passat R36 Sports Car

Volkswagen Passat R36 Sports Car

Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG ("VW"), produced in various forms since 1973. It falls between the Volkswagen Golf/Jetta and Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, and is currently produced in Volkswagen's plants in Emden, and Mosel/Zwickau, Germany. Although normally known as the Passat in European and North American markets

Volkswagen Sports Cars Triple White

[volkswagen-triple-white-new-beetle-convertible]

Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle. Based on a Volkswagen Golf, the "retro" design proved to be more successful in some markets than in others.

It is assembled at the VW Puebla factory in Mexico. The big contrast between the New Beetle and the Classic Beetle is that, like most cars, the New Beetle has the engine in the front and storage in the back.

Spyker C12 Zagato Sports Car

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-9etmaX0qQEsmABhesfaB5DnzhwYVkhTP4s0jDstIDTNAR6E8BSVidnxKqxJwV-c5LOVfMxGmZv7MYAYT-pAmXX_su-nieRzHzUye5z4rgIjQf3ncMgUFwjy4AMsJecOBas44CH-EDig/s400/Spyker+Supercars+C12+Zagato.jpg

The Spyker C12 Zagato is an all aluminium rear wheel drive sports car, based on the Spyker C12 Spyder. The C12 is powered by the 6.0 liter, 12 cylinder, 500 bph W12 engine from Volkswagen AG and accelerates from 0-100 km (0-60 mph) in 3.8 seconds.

The Spyker C12 Zagato is equipped with a six-speed manual or automatic gear box with F1 style shifting, Chronoswiss instruments and a Zagato designed full leather interior with brushed aluminium instrument panel.

Volkswagen BlueSport concept

The 2009 NAIAS was the venue chosen to debut Volkswagen's latest concept: the BlueSport.


"It is the symbiosis of outstanding technology and timeless Volkswagen design that makes this car an exceptional sports car. Its styling is clear and is reduced to the essentials; the car body itself has a lean and linear structure," explained Volkswagen Group Head of Design Walter de'Silva.

The interior features interesting details, such as lightweight, leather-upholstered, single-piece seatbacks and a touch-screen interface.

Read our 2009 Detroit Auto Show highlights for more information on the new concept and see the photo gallery below.

Related Articles:
Cardesignnews
Volkswagen BlueSport concept - Detroit 2009
Photo Gallery: Volkswagen BlueSport concept

Volkswagen Spaceup! Blue


The Up! concept was first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show two months ago followed by a four-door concept unveiled in Tokyo last month. Now it is debuting in its third form at the LA Auto Show, powered by a high temperature fuel-cell.
Source: cardesignnews

Volkswagen Space Up!

Volkswagen's Space Up! concept, unveiled in Tokyo today, is the firm's latest take on the Up! small car. But unlike the three-door Up! concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Space Up! is a four-door car.

Penned by a team led by Volkswagen Group Chief Designer Walter de Silva, the Space Up! shares the Up! concept's simple, cohesive lines running through the vehicle. But this latest concept's overall length has been extended by 230mm and its height by 40mm.

Though it has modest external dimensions, the vehicle has a spacious and versatile interior. 'Butterfly' doors hinged on the A- and C-pillars provide access to the four individual seats, three of which can either be folded or removed completely. Clean surfaces are joined by intuitive and highly advanced touchscreen panels for both the climate and entertainment functions.

Related Stories:
Volkswagen Up! concept - Frankfurt 2007
Volkswagen Space Up! concept - Tokyo 2007
cardesignnews

Volkswagen Up! concept


Volkswagen has revealed its new Up! concept, a car the automaker is calling a 'city specialist'.
Related Stories:
Volkswagen Up! concept - Frankfurt 2007
cardesignnews

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen has revealed the first images of its new Tiguan SUV: the automaker's first compact 4x4 scheduled to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Following from the Concept Tiguan revealed the Los Angeles Motor Show last year, the production version retains many of the styling cues found on its larger Touareg sibling - including the crease running between the front and rear wheelarches and the characterful front fascia. Unlike the Touareg, the new car features a revised tailight design that is arguably better resolved. With a more rounded shape, clear center and red surround, the clusters are reminiscent of the Passat taillamp treatment.

Slightly larger than VW's Touran MPV, the Tiguan measures 4.4m long, 1.8m wide and 1.6m tall and will come equipped with VW's 4MOTION four-wheel drive and an 18 degree angle of approach. A model with a 28 degree angle of approach, a radiator protection grille, underbody protection, hill descent control and a compass will also be available for those seeking more off-road prowess.


Source: cardesignnews

VW GTI W12-650

Volkswagen joined Audi in creating a unique design study for the tuner crowd at the Worthersee show in Austria. Designed under VW's head of design, Klaus Bischoff, the Golf W12-650 employs a W12 engine sourced from the Phaeton and slotted behind the front seats, effectively replicating Renault's Clio V6 layout and allowing for a rear-wheel-drive application.

Beyond the gaping honeycomb grille in the front bumper - channeling air under the car to a rear diffuser under the rear bumper - are scalloped side panels to direct air to the mid-mounted engine. The purposeful stance is emphasized by bodywork that is 160mm wider than the standard Golf, with bulging wheelarches draped over wider front and rear tracks. The roof of the car is constructed out of carbon fiber to keep weight down and features an integrated scoop to direct air into the rear-mounted radiators, further aided by 'floating' C-pillars that supplement air to the cooling system.

Heralded as the most powerful Golf ever produced by Volkswagen, the GTI W12-650 is claimed to sprint from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds and achieve a maximum speed of 202mph.

Source: cardesignnews

Volkswagen Tiguan

Following the sketch released earlier this year, Volkswagen has unveiled photos of their compact SUV, the Tiguan, to be launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show. First previewed by the Concept A, the Tiguan will rival the Honda CRV and Land Rover Freelander when it goes into production at the end of next year.

The Tiguan is in keeping with the larger Touareg SUV, particularly in the bodyside section around the rear and the DLO graphic. Klaus Bischoff, who was responsible for the exterior design, said "it was very important for us to have the car appear powerful and muscular. For us that was a higher priority than anything else. An off-roader needs a long hood and an upright position. That lends the vehicle self-assuredness and power." Furthering this are the squared arches, which helps differentiate the vehicle paint-scheme aside. Other features include the anthracite alloy wheels with orange detail, and the dark-anodised metallic tone of the grille. Inside the interior keeps a similar feel to the Golf Plus on which it is based. Measurements are also close, key dimensions for the VW Tiguan being: length 4.40m, width 1.85m, height 1.69m.
Source: cardesignnews

Volkswagen Iroc concept


The Iroc is a show car preview of a production coupe to be launched next year that will fill a gap in the Volkswagen model line up left by the demise of the Corrado 11 years ago. Volkswagen describe the Iroc as "transferring the globally successful Scirocco idea into the future" - the Scirocco Mk1 by Giugiaro being produced from 1974-1982, the Mk2 from 1982-1992. Like the Scirocco, the Iroc is a front wheel drive coupe with four seats - as opposed to the 2+2 seating arrangement of the only other sports coupe from Volkswagen Group: the Audi TT.

Related Stories:
First Sight: Volkswagen Iroc concept
cardesignnews

Volkswagen Tiguan


Volkswagen has announced that the small sibling of the Touareg SUV will be called the Tiguan, following a poll conducted by German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. Somewhere between a big cat and a lizard, the name aims to suggest 'travel, adventure and excitement', and copies Ford in involving the public as they did with the Mondeo 15 years ago. Previewed by the Concept A shown in Geneva this year, the Volkswagen Tiguan will be produced in Wolfsburg with sales commencing in 2008.
Source: cardesignnews

Volkswagen Passat CC




Featuring the profile and subtly aggressive stance of a coupé but benefiting from four doors and four individual seats, the new Passat CC is claimed to combine the virtues of desirability with practicality.


Related Stories:
2008 Detroit Auto Show
cardesignnews

Volkswagen Routan

Volkwagen has just unveiled its new Routan at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The new MPV, which extends the firm's minivan offerings to a larger segment, was designed in partnership with Chrysler.

The new seven-passenger minivan, developed exclusively for the North American market, is claimed to deliver the best of both worlds, combining European design, fit and finish, and handling characteristics with market relevant features. According to VW, 'Routan' is a newly coined word indicating the bond between Volkswagen and America, and is a combination of the English word 'route' and the '-an' suffix appended to the names of Volkswagen's European vans: Touran and Sharan.

Be sure to read our opinions and see our own unique hi-res photos of the car in our forthcoming Chicago Auto Show Highlights.

Source: cardesignnews

Volkswagen Scirocco

The first generation Volkswagen Scirocco was first presented to a world audience in Geneva 34 years ago. Now Volkswagen is celebrating the comeback of the legendary two-door car at this year's Geneva show.

The Scirocco nameplate has been absent from the VW repertoire for 20 years, but VW is keen to bring it out of the archive of distant memories and back to the forefront of people's minds. The extended wagon-coupé roof, it offers space for four adults, and is powered by four TDI and TSI engines, ranging from 122 PS to 200 PS. The new sports car will be introduced to market in late summer this year.

Read more about Volkswagen's new sport coupe in our Geneva Motor Show Highlights, complete with hi-resolution photographs right from the show floor.

Related Article:
Volkswagen Iroc concept - Paris 2006
Volkswagen Scirocco - Geneva 2008
cardesignnews

Volkswagen Gol

This is the new VW Gol, the second generation of the most successful automobile in South America for the last 21 years. The new compact car is specifically geared toward the local demands of customers in South America but is also aimed at the emerging markets in China, India, Russia, South Africa and Latin America

Designed in Brazil, the new Gol uses the same platform as the VW Polo and Fox, cars with which it shares its overall dimensions. Power will come from a 1.0-liter or 1.6-liter engines using Totalflex technology, which can be driven on any mixture ratio of gasoline and ethanol, like all Volkswagen models made in Brazil.

Though the new car will initially be built in Brazil, there is also scope for manufacturing in China, Argentina and possibly Russia. Brazil is the second largest foreign market for the Volkswagen Group after China. The company sold 581,300 vehicles there last year, 32 percent more than in 2006.

Source : cardesignnews