Meet - it's new global crossover Volkswagen brand, which will be sold worldwide, including Russia. The head of the Volkswagen brand, Herbert Diess, talks about the prospects of the Tharu model: the Germans intend to produce at least 400,000 cars annually. This model will not be available in Western Europe, and China will become the first market: these photos show the version for China, which will be put on the conveyor in August joint venture SAIC-Volkswagen.
Later, factories in other countries will be connected. For example, for markets North America(including the USA) the Mexican site will respond, the South American markets will receive cars from Argentina. And SUVs for of Eastern Europe and the CIS, according to Herbert Diess, from 2020 will do Russian plant Volkswagen in Kaluga.
What kind of car is waiting for us? Alas, so far Volkswagen is stingy with details and has not even released photos of the interior. But a quick glance is enough to recognize Tharu as a converted crossover on the MQB platform. Plastic sidewalls, shape of doors and wheel arches- all this is the same as that of Skoda, but only the design of the front end and stern in the brutal style of the Teramont model is different. Moreover, the designers did not stint on a complete change in the face, not limited to plastic plumage. Other differences from Karok are LED headlights, mirrors mounted on separate legs and a reduced area of the rear side windows.
Chinese Volkswagen Tharu made of, which is 50 mm longer than the European one. Therefore, in terms of dimensions, this crossover almost repeats our Tiguan: length - 4453 mm, width - 1841 mm, height - 1632 mm, and wheelbase- 2680 mm. However, it is highly likely that Volkswagen will prepare a “short” Tharu based on the Euro-Karok for other countries - and then the subordination will not be violated.
In exactly the same vein, one should speak of power units. Tharu for China will inherit the units of the local Karok: these are 1.2 TSI (116 hp) and 1.4 TSI (150 hp) turbo engines plus a seven-speed DSG “robot”. All-wheel drive in the local market, most likely, will not be. But for other countries, the set of units will most likely turn out to be different: for example, in Russia it is worth waiting for an aspirated 1.6.
Well, in terms of price, Tharu should be one step lower than Tiguan, which in Russia now costs from 1 million 349 thousand rubles. True, we will have to wait for a new crossover for at least another two years.
The literal translation of the name of the Volkswagen Corporation is " people's car' is no longer relevant. SUV cost and stylish crossovers companies strive for price elite class, but this does not stop lovers of reliable and classic technology from shopping. New offers appear on the market almost every year, the Germans have entered the stage of active development and do not slow down. All modern crossovers Volkswagens have an amazing array of features.
The popular Volkswagen brand began its activity in the market of jeeps and other passable vehicles about ten years ago. During this time, the corporation has created excellent developments that are popular throughout the continent, and beyond. The model range of the Germans amazes with stylish photos, and some models can also please the buyer at the price.
Volkswagen Touareg - the crown of the manufacturer's lineup
It’s worth starting to talk about passable vehicles from Volkswagen first with SUV Touareg. The machine is incredibly productive, has the most amazing technology on board and offers a large interior space with elite features. This is a true Jeep with the following options:
- updated in 2014, the SUV offers two options for a 3-liter diesel engine - for 204 and 245 horses;
- gasoline engines 3.6 and 4.2 liters develop 249 and 360 forces, respectively;
- the top 4.2-liter diesel engine is loaded with 340 horses;
- hybrid plant with a base in the form of a 3-liter TSI produces 333 horsepower;
- All models are equipped with automatic and exclusively all-wheel drive.
If you count the configuration options for a Volkswagen jeep with various additions, there will not be enough fingers either on the hands or on the feet. If you collect individual equipment, it is likely that there will simply not be a second such Touareg in Russia. The price of an SUV starts at 2,550,000 rubles, which is quite acceptable for such a jeep.
Volkswagen Tiguan - an elite crossover with a moderate price tag
We will start talking about Volkswagen crossovers with the only model currently sold in Russia. This is the Volkswagen Tiguan - the model with the most stylish and well-designed design among competitors. The name Tiguan was invented by Volkswagen fans, this name won the competition, which means it is a merger of the names of two animals - a tiger and an iguana.
Such naming justified itself, and Volkswagen tried to provide the crossover with optimal technology. Surprisingly, the 2015 update starts with a 1.4-liter engine and only 125 horses, while the more expensive versions are equipped with 150-, 190- and 220-horsepower units with different natures. The crossover is quite adequate for the cost - base price is 1,120,000 rubles.
Volkswagen Taigun is a novelty in compact SUVs
The model range of Volkswagen Corporation next year will be replenished with a new compact crossover with the name Taigun. An interesting play on names, but with a cursory reading, the name Taigun reads like Tiguan. This new small jeep will exceed your expectations in every way.
The base engine is a 109-horsepower TSI with incredibly low CO2 emissions, new technologies in the crossover base will be available from basic version. A small SUV will become the basis of the Volkswagen lineup for young people, which the corporation has long forgotten behind the development of serious expensive equipment. By the way, the price in almost all countries will be equal to the equivalent of 18,000 US dollars.
Volkswagen CrossBlue - an epochal new development of the Germans
For American market Volkswagen Corporation is trying more than for Europe. This is evidenced by the development of a new concept SUV or large crossover CrossBlue. All the features of the model indicate that we will soon see full shift design features of cars under the wing of the German brand. CrossBlue will top up first the lineup American salons, and then, perhaps, will go on sale in the world. The main known features of the Jeep are as follows:
- in the photo, the design of the car looks just great, the appearance inspires confidence;
- compact SUV will receive a 7-seater salon already in the database;
- the main power plant for the jeep will be a hybrid based on a V6 engine;
- the company will offer a lot modern technologies new generation in equipment;
- the machine will be the beginning new era if it gets success and planned sales.
Probably, the time has come for big updates, so SUVs and full-fledged jeeps of the German Volkswagen corporation are changing their appearance and are in search of the optimal design of the company's future cars. All modern models, present on the Russian market, are produced according to the old parameters and design developments, which is already pretty tired of the demanding buyer.
Summing up
Excellent youth crossovers and the most productive jeeps - this is how Volkswagen sees its future in the market of Russia and some other countries. The class of jeeps is the main focus in the latest developments, cars get smart cross-country technologies that wander even the most expensive versions of elite sedans.
Today, the status of the Volkswagen brand in Russia is strengthening local production, but the corporation's current pricing policy is still a mystery. Therefore, to predict how much crossovers of the concern will cost and more passable cars until it is impossible.
Introduced in 2014, the Volkswagen T-Roc concept crossover finally received its serial continuation. Moreover, he received it in full: the “heir” is in many ways similar to the “ancestor”, has the same name - but has become much more practical. In particular, we are talking about a much more familiar body with four doors, rather than a modest conceptual two.
So from now on, the Volkswagen crossover family has as many as four models. For obvious reasons, the compact crossover became the youngest in the line, and the Tiguan itself finally lost the title of the smallest in the family. In the model range of the company as a whole, the crossover is easier to compare with the current Golf.
So. Who is the Volkswagen T-Roc, what is it better to use it with and why is it needed at all? Okay, we agree, the last question is tactless: compact crossovers are now in price and at the peak of interest as combining relatively spacious salon, relatively spacious trunk, relatively modest fuel consumption and a relatively modest price tag. Compromise? Hardly just marketing. Especially considering that the appearance of the VW T-Roc is quite interesting, has no direct borrowing from competitors and is even self-sufficient. In general, if not a lot in size - but cute, catchy and stylish.
The exterior of the compact crossover T-Rock 2018
As mentioned above, the appearance of the new Volkswagen crossover largely continued the concept of the same name. Differences, however, are available: the foglights have shifted almost to the very bottom on the unpainted bumper, LED DRL polygons have been placed higher in the “niches”. Head optics in its rightful place - and this is certainly good - because it is traditional and customary. The visual component of the front part, among other things, is “made” by the combination of headlights and radiator grille in one wide line, giving the car a squat (but not mundane) look. Squint without an evil grin, but this animal is capable of jumping forward without preparation.
In stock, including the already quite familiar rear of the crossover, a minimum of decorative delights in the side and a roof of a different color from the body. Chromium is also a certain enough-necessary minimum: without it it would be boring, but more would be too catchy.
Speaking of colors: Volkswagen T-Roc at the start of sales will be offered in only two body styles (gold and blue), and three independent versions have been prepared for the roof with pillars.
Specifications and dimensions of the compact SUV Volkswagen T-Roc 2018
The dimensions announced at the T-Roc presentation are as follows:
- length - 4234 mm
- width - 1819 mm
- height - 1573 mm
- wheelbase - 2603 mm
- trunk volume - 445 liters (1290 - with the rear seats folded down)
Volkswagen Golf for comparison has 4.26 meters in length and 2.62 meters in the wheelbase. And Tiguan, in turn, is 25 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 10 cm higher.
For comparison, we note that the related Audi Q2 has a trunk of 405 and 1050 liters, respectively. Why related? At least because both crossovers are based on such a well-known MQB modular platform. And as a result, it is worth waiting for the transversely arranged in-line supercharged "fours" and "triples" already familiar from other models.
Which ended up being confirmed: base motor for T-Roc there will be a “turbo engine” with a volume of 1 liter and a power of 113 hp. 200 Nm, previously offered in the current generation Skoda Octavia. Base box mechanical gears, front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive will be available in older versions and with more high-torque engines:
- 1.5-liter TSI Evo (148 hp 250 Nm) complete with 6MKP or DSG - and the choice, respectively, between front- and all-wheel drive modification;
- 2-liter TSI (197 hp, 320 Nm) in tandem with the DSG “robot” and the system all-wheel drive;
- 1.6-litre TDI (113 PS, 250 Nm) with mechanical box and the same monodrive;
- 2-liter TDI (148 and 197 forces with 340 Nm and 400 Nm respectively), paired with both manual and robotic boxes and offering both front and all-wheel drive.
Volkswagen T-Rock interior
Bright, not boring, stylish, modern - this is the new VW crossover. Colored inserts on the front panel, center console and door cards, as well as colored stitching on the seats - all this looks at least not boring gray. Plus all digital dashboard(option), an 8-inch touchscreen display of the multimedia panel (an option, a more modest 6.5-inch is installed by default) and an intuitive layout of buttons on both the steering wheel and the center console. In general, everything is sustained in German and verified in the best traditions of the brand.
On the climate control unit, analog “washers” and buttons have been preserved. Optional new five-door it will be possible to “package” a whole range of driver assistants, including adaptive cruise control, a rear view camera, a traffic tracking system behind the car, blind spot sensors, a traffic jam autopilot and a system automatic parking. In addition, for a surcharge, it will be possible to order a car with adaptive suspension And keyless entry to the salon.
The rear row of seats, in addition to the armrest and optional air deflectors, will offer to fold the seats in a 60/40 ratio for transporting long items.
Briefly about the configurations and equipment
It is previously known about some "designer" modifications of T-Roc in addition to the actual basic design. Sport version will acquire, for example, a “sporty” design of seats (strange, why would it?), and style version will receive just the color decorative panels mentioned above.
As for equipment, the crossover will already be offered in the “base” with a system for preventing re-collisions after an accident, a system for keeping the car in the lane, an emergency system automatic braking when a pedestrian is detected in the direction of travel or another vehicle - but all within the permitted urban speeds. Plus traditional air conditioning, a package of electric windows and airbags.
Start of sales and prices
World Volkswagen premiere T-Roc will take place as part of the September motor show in Frankfurt, pre-order will be open in November, and in winter in European dealer centers the crossover will be complete. The price of a crossover starts from 20 thousand euros - this is (for comparison) 2.1 thousand more expensive than the same Golf, but 6.5 thousand cheaper than the Tiguan. And for comparison, Q2 from Audi at home is offered only from 23.4 thousand euros.
In Russia, the Volkswagen T-Roc will probably appear only in the next 2018.
Volkswagen T-Roc video and foreign video review
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Volkswagen Tharu made his debut on the virtual fields of the Internet on the 24th of May this year. This novelty of the German manufacturer will differ from many of its other classmates and internal models crossovers with compactness, simpler design and lower price. Volkswagen claims that the model will generally be inexpensive. Some analogues SkodaKaroq with the disguise of himself large SUV - .
Why did Volkswagen make a new crossover with a recognizable face?
The model will occupy a segment overloaded and rich in various SUVs. Inside myself Volkswagen Group AG the path to the newly-minted "Tara" will be crossed: the new Skoda Kamiq crossover, the Karoq model is located lower in the line of the Czech automaker. This is the closest price category competitors. But VW is convinced that the named models of brands will never directly compete with each other, they say this is out of the question. And the fact that the buyer has the opportunity to more wide choice- it's priceless.
As real car, the novelty was presented for Chinese market at the end of March, then it was a prototype Volkswagen Powerful Family SUV. A little later, photos of the final product hit the World Wide Web. As you can see, it has not changed much compared to the original concept. At the same time, Chinese media reported that the model is based on the same platform on which it is built.
New crossover on the MQB platform for the Chinese market will be produced on one of the assembly lines of the Shanghai-Volkswagen plant, a joint Sino-German venture, foreign automotive media reported.
What does this mean? And the fact that the model is intended for the markets of the so-called "developing countries". Which includes Russia. Also, the model will disperse in some countries of Eastern Europe, China, the Middle East and possibly South America.
This means that a little later the model will be sold on the Russian market. It is unlikely that Volkswagen will load Chinese factory to saturate the market of a neighboring country, so we should expect the beginning Volkswagen assembly at a local Russian plant in the city of Kaluga.
Localization of the assembly process will make the cost of the model even lower. Like what Skoda did with its new off-road flagship -. After the start of assembly in Russia, Kodiaq reduced the price tag for the basic version by almost 700 thousand rubles!
Appearance VW Tharu - somewhere we have already seen it!
For unification production process and cost reduction, Volkswagen took the path of least resistance. If you look at it from the side, it may seem that we have already seen such boards somewhere. And this is no coincidence. After all, Tharu is made not only on the platform Skoda Karoq, but shared a body with her. Only the front and rear parts of the SUV have changed. At the same time, the stylistic features that we see in the front and at the stern are exactly the same as another new product from VW - Atlas (in some markets, known as Teramont). Here it is unification in action!
We will not speculate on the topic: “Should Volkswagen start churning out similar models like they do on» . We will only say that if this allows the price tag to be reduced as much as possible, the means of achieving this goal will fully justify themselves.
car received LED optics in the front and in the back. Wide grille and massive headlights. His whole appearance speaks of following the tradition of the company and the continuity of technical developments of recent years.
From the side, the silhouette is swift and assertive, while being downed and strong. It inspires confidence in the future, doesn't it? Notice the wheel arches. They can fit quite large "skating rinks".
The rear part remotely resembles the stern Audi crossovers eight years ago. Not the last role in this similarity is played by rear lights. If we compare it with back older Atlas model, it will not be easy to convict developers of explicitly copying the model. Tharu looks more elegant.
Two exhaust pipes rectangular sections are mounted in the lower edge of the bumper, which is finished with rough black plastic. He was allowed around the entire perimeter of the car, as if hinting at certain opportunities on moderate off-road (although what kind of off-road can we talk about if the presented model has exclusively front-wheel drive). Or at least worry about scratching in the snow Russian winters owners definitely don't have to.
The technical side of the new budget crossover Volkswagen
Judging by the presented dimensions, Taru received the following data:
4.453 mm long,
1.841mm wide
1.632 mm high
Wheelbase - 2.688 mm
As you can see, nothing special. All according to the canons of the genre. Provided that the model will stand one step below the Tiguan, and also partially compete with the models and T-Cross - youth crossovers for Europe, it would be strange to expect something more.
Also note that the performance is somewhat superior to the specifications of the Karoq. Volkswagen is taller and wider than the Czech. Plus it has a 50mm longer wheelbase.
As for the engines, the choice can not yet be called serious. In the cage are:
1.2 liter gasoline engine for 116 liters. With. with 200 Nm of torque
1.4 liter 150 hp engine with 250 Nm of torque
Both engines use four cylinders. In both cases, a 7-speed DSG transmission and a six-speed volkswagen box. Both models received front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is likely to be forgotten.
New compact crossover Volkswagen T-Cross presented officially late in the evening on October 25, 2018 at a special event in Dutch Amsterdam. New small SUV Volkswagen T-Cross announced German manufacturer as a global model, and in addition to Europe will be sold in China and South America. In our Volkswagen review T-Cross 2019-2020 - photos and videos, price and equipment, specifications of the new subcompact front-wheel drive crossover Volkswagen T-Cross, built on the MQB-A0 platform with a semi-independent rear suspension, like.
The start of sales of the new Volkswagen model in Europe of the T-Cross SUV will start in April 2019 at price from 17975 euros. On the prospects for the release of Volkswagen Ticross on Russian market it's too early to say, but, in all likelihood, the model will not appear in Russia. High price, no atmospheric engines and all-wheel drive do not give the Volkswagen T-Cross a chance in the domestic market.
At the same time, the Volkswagen T-Cross is a global model, and in addition to Europe (they have already begun to assemble a novelty for the European market on Volkswagen plant in the Spanish city of Pamplona, side by side with the Volkswagen Polo hatchback), a small SUV will enter the Chinese and South American markets in mid-2019. For these Volkswagen markets The T-Cross will undergo some adaptations: a different exterior and interior design, more modest equipment, a different engine range and, possibly, even different wheelbase sizes. We dedicate a review to the European version of the Ticross SUV, which has become the smallest and most affordable SUV in model line.
Speaking of accessibility. The starting price of 17975 euros for a Volkswagen T-Cross with a 95-horsepower 1.0 TSI turbo petrol engine paired with a 5 manual transmission is only 600 euros more than the cost of a hatchback Volkswagen Polo with a similar engine and gearbox (a base Polo with a 65-horsepower 1.0 MPI costs from 13,025 euros), and 250 euros less than asking for a base one. So the price of the Volkswagen T-Cross is very, very interesting, and with an eye to the ever-growing popularity of crossovers in Europe, one can easily assume that queues will line up for the novelty.
In the preliminary review, we tried to collect all available information about, starting from price and specifications, ending with the equipment of the novelty, but ... a full review of the novelty will not hurt, and will reveal the full potential of the new small SUV.
- External dimensions Volkswagen bodies The 2019-2020 T-Cross is 4110mm long, 1751mm wide, 1543mm high, with a 2564mm wheelbase.
The body of the Volkswagen Ticross SUV is 57 mm longer and 97 mm higher than the body of the Volkswagen Polo hatchback's platform brother, while the body width and wheelbase dimensions are identical for the models. T-Cross flaunts crossover attributes in the form of black plastic overlays on the sills and edges of the wheel arches, as well as large 16,17 and 18 inch wheels.
Looks SUV T-Cross clearly more solid than the Polo hatchback. The car received an organic, modern and stylish exterior design of the body, decided in the style of larger crossovers with the VW logo on the false radiator grille. In the image of a small Volkswagen SUV, there is a connection with and, and, and.
In the presence of a powerful front part of the body with strict headlights, a neat false radiator grille and a massive bumper. Collected, athletic and harmonious body profile. Superbly stylish rear end with original marker lights and a door luggage compartment.
The interior of the new Volkswagen T-Cross SUV immediately pleasantly surprises with its practicality, flavored with high-quality finishing materials and rich equipment. The rear seats move forward and backward by 140 mm along the cabin, and the 40:60 split backrest is able to change the angle of inclination. The useful volume of the luggage compartment varies from 385-455 liters behind the backs of the second row to 1281 liters, subject to their addition. If you need to place a long load in the cabin, you can fold not only the backs of the rear seats, but also the back of the front passenger seat.
In general, the interior of the new Volkswagen Ticross SUV, and especially its front part, resembles the interior of the Polo hatchback, but ... the driver and passengers sit 10 cm higher, and the seats are installed like in a movie theater (the rear ones are 55 mm higher than the front ones). The front panel looks more massive, visibility in all directions is better.
As basic equipment T-Cross offers power windows on all doors, LED marker lights, media system with 6.5-inch color screen, 16-inch stamped wheel disks, height adjustment of the driver's seat, automatic braking system and a system that keeps the car in the lane. But you have to pay extra for air conditioning.
More saturated complete sets Life and Style will please additional equipment, well, the list of options is impressive: two-zone climate control, Active Info Display virtual instrument panel, a multimedia complex with an 8.0-inch display, LED headlights and LED fog lights, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, Park parking assistant Assist and 300 watt Beats audio system.
Specifications Volkswagen T-Cross 2019-2020.
At the heart of the new SUV platform MQB-A0 ( budget version modular MQB platforms) from the front independent suspension(MacPherson strut) and rear semi-independent torsion beam suspension. Thus, the direct relatives of the new Volkswagen T-Cross SUV are not only the Volkswagen Polo, but also the hatchbacks, and, as well as the SUV.
So the default drive is on the front wheels, and even drum brakes rear wheels in the basic version. There are four engines for the smallest Volkswagen SUV: three petrol turbo engines and one turbo diesel.
Turbo diesel for the Volkswagen T-Cross is a four-cylinder 1.6 TDI (95 hp 250 Nm), paired with a 6 manual transmission or a 7 DSG “robot”. With mechanics, the SUV picks up the first “hundred” in 12.0 seconds and accelerates to a maximum speed of 180 km / h, with robotic box gears from 0 to 100 km / h in 12.4 seconds, and the maximum speed is 181 km / h.
Gasoline turbo engines for Volkswagen T-Cross:
- The initial three-cylinder 1.0 TSI engine (95 hp 175 Nm) paired with a 5 manual transmission provides auto acceleration dynamics from 0 to 100 mph in 11.5 seconds, maximum speed 180 mph.
- A more powerful turbo trio 1.0 TSI (115 hp 200 Nm) works in tandem with a 6 manual transmission or 7 DSG offered for a surcharge - acceleration from 0 to 100 km takes 9.9 seconds, a top speed of 193 mph.
- The most powerful four-cylinder petrol turbo engine 1.5 TSI (150 hp 250 Nm), aggregated exclusively with a 7-speed robotic gearbox DSG gear. Turbo engine and "robot" accelerate subcompact SUV up to 100 mph in just 7.8 seconds, top speed 220 mph.
