What do you think was the most anticipated car of 2016 in the world? No, these are not supercars, hypercars and tuning SUVs. In fact, according to experts, the most anticipated car of the current year was a new crossover. And this is not surprising, judging by the global sales of the previous generation of the model. Realizing that the popularity of the Tiguan is growing, and in connection with the global increase in the popularity of the SUV segment, VW plans to significantly expand the range of crossovers in its model range. Let's see what awaits us ahead and what new products will be presented German company soon.
Volkswagen Tiguan (2016)
Since 2007, VW has sold 2.8 million Tiguan crossovers. In 2016, the second generation of the car is launched on the market, which is based. As a result new architecture the weight of the crossover has decreased by 50 kg compared to its predecessor. Trunk volume has increased to 615 liters. With the rear seats folded down, cargo space has increased by 145 liters to 1,655 litres.
The length of the new Tiguan has become 6 cm longer and now the car body has a length of 4.49 meters. The wheelbase has also grown to 2.68 meters, which increased the available inner space for rear passengers. For the US and Chinese markets, the Germans developed a model with an extended wheelbase and. This modification should come to the market in the spring of 2017.
The new Tiguan will be available with 8 engines (four diesel and four petrol engines). Power range power units ranges from 115 to 240 Horse power. All engines have been upgraded, which allowed engineers to increase the efficiency of power units by 24 percent. Thanks to new system all-wheel drive"4Motion Active Control" new Tiguan can now carry cargo up to 2500 kg on a trailer.
Sales of the new crossover will begin in April 2016. Initially, three versions will be released: 2.0 TDI with 150 hp. and manual transmission (not all-wheel drive), 2.0 TDI with 150 hp. With DSG box and all-wheel drive, as well as a version with gasoline engine 2.0 TSI power 180 HP and all-wheel drive.
An off-road package will be available as an option, starting at 520 euros. In addition, it will be available as an add-on. navigation equipment, LED headlights and winter package which includes, etc.
You will not see any major changes in the interior of the SUV. It's not surprising that Tiguan interior will remind you and .
As an option, it will be possible to order a 12.3-inch display, which is the classic instrument panel console. The digital instrument panel has 5 different visual display settings.
VW Tiguan GTE Concept (2015)
Thanks to the new MQB mobile platform, a number of new crossovers are planned to be released based on the Tiguan. For example, Volkswagen is preparing to release a GTE hybrid model with 218 hp. It is planned that on one electric motor it will have a power reserve of 50 km.
VW Touareg (since 2010)
So far, in addition to the Tiguan, VW has only produced one more SUV in a standard body. We are talking about the model Touareg. The 2010 model is currently available on the market and is 4.80 meters long. Recall that in 2014 this SUV was restyled.
The Volkswagen Touareg is available with a wide range of engines. But this machine is only sold with diesel engines power from 204 to 262 hp
VW Amarok (since 2010)
Another popular VW SUV is Amarok pickup, which was developed as commercial vehicle, but received recognition for the possibility of using the machine in all occasions.
VW T-Cross Breeze (2016)
And now we come to the future SUV segment from Volkswagen. in 2016 deutsche mark showed the model T-Cross Breeze, the length of which is 4.13 meters. This machine is equipped with a 1.0 liter TSI engine 110 hp
The design of the T-Cross Breeze gives a real Volkswagen performance. Yes, of course, this is just an ordinary concept, but nevertheless, its design speaks of the future vision of the company. According to a company representative, in any case, the T-Cross Breeze will enter the market after 2018. True, it will probably be a regular five-door model with a fixed roof.
Inside the T-Cross Breeze, VW engineers decided to do without buttons, with the exception of power window switches and buttons responsible for opening the roof. The rest of the machine controls are available on the touch screen.
VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept (2016)
At the 2016 Detroit Auto Show Volkswagen demonstrated hybrid SUV VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept, which is equipped with a direct injection gasoline engine and two electric motors (one in front, one in the rear). The power of the hybrid system is 225 hp.
By pressing the engine start button, the hybrid GTE will operate in electric mode and torque will be transmitted to rear wheels. As soon as the grip on the road is not stable, the system will connect the second Electrical engine, which will begin to transmit torque to the front wheels. Electric mode is available at speeds up to 120 km/h. The power reserve on electric motors is 32 km.
The design elements of this concept will be seen on the new extended version of the Tiguan XL, which will hit the market in 2017.
VW Cross Coupe GTE (2015)
Here is the Cross Coupe GTE concept, which was shown back in 2015. This machine is being developed for the US market. This SUV with three rows of seats and a body length of 4.85 meters.
The machine is based on the MQB modular platform. The Cross Coupe GTE is equipped with a 3.6 liter V6 petrol engine producing 280 hp (350 Nm) and two electric motors. The machine is also equipped with a box DSG gear. The front electric motor has a power of 40 kW (220 Nm) and the rear has a power of 85 kW (270 Nm).
Despite the fact that the VW Cross Coupe GTE is still only a concept created for research, it looks quite realistic and it is quite possible in the future we will see new SUV models in the same interior design.
VW Cross Blue (2013)
Back in 2013, Volkswagen introduced the BlueCross concept car, which was developed for the US market. It was assumed that the machine will appear in mass production in a few years. But so far the concept has not been realized. But in the coming years, VW expects to bring this project to its logical conclusion and bring the car to the American market.
The length of the conceptual crossover BlueCross is 4.99 meters. The machine is equipped with 21- inch wheels. Of course, Americans are waiting for this car in their market. Including this SUV will be interesting in the Chinese market, where there is currently a boom in the crossover market.
As you can see, back in 2013, the company's engineers equipped the concept with a digital instrument panel.
VW T-ROC (2014)
Most likely in 2017 the market will be launched production version crossover golf class T-ROC, the length of which will be 4.17 meters. The width will be 1.83 meters and the height will be 1.50 meters, which is about the same as the Peugeot 2008.
This crossover is based on MQB. The weight of the machine will be 1420 kg, and wheelbase will be 2.59 meters. A close relative of this car is the Audi Q2 SUV. Unlike the concept that you see in the photo, the production car will be a five-door, and accordingly it is quite possible that the length of the crossover will be slightly longer.
And inside the car you can see parallels with the new one, ranging from digital panel appliances and ending with a high-quality interior.
VW Taigun (2012)
This concept was developed in 2012 and is an offshoot of the VW Up. But judging by the size of the crossover, the concept is closer to the Polo model. The car is 3.86 meters long, 1.73 meters wide and 1.57 meters high.
The new planned Taigong model is well suited for large cities with heavy traffic and should become popular around the world. But unfortunately, so far it does not give a green light to launch mass production. But with the launch of a new mobile architecture in the coming years, there is a chance that the machine will enter the market. True, perhaps the model will undergo external changes and maybe get a new name.
The interior of the concept is far from perfect. But taking into account the fact that this machine was developed more than 5 years ago, if this machine goes into mass production the interior of the crossover will look more modern.
VW Cross Coupe (2012)
This concept is shown in 2012, which has a length (4.35 m) slightly shorter than the Tiguan. The design of the front of the concept is possibly the future style of all Volkswagen SUVs and crossovers.
The height of the VW Cross Coupe concept is 1.52 meters. The crossover is formally similar to the new Tiguan generation. Perhaps this model will be brought to the market as a competitor, planned.
New model is the German answer to the Koreans, because Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 in a new body configuration and prices (photo) will take into account Kia performance Rio X-Line and offer a little more. The latest news suggests that, unlike the raised front-wheel-drive hatchback from the Land of the Morning Calm, VW will have 4x4 modifications with a rear multi-link suspension. Technical volkswagen specifications T-Cross 2018 model year almost completely repeat the data of the Polo model, on the basis of which the crossover is built. In addition to design touches in the design, the differences will be reduced to a 15 mm increased clearance and overlays around the perimeter of the body. The minimum number of design differences will allow painlessly and in the shortest possible time to localize the model and introduce its production on joint venture in Kaluga. The price of the Volkswagen T-Cross, the start of sales of which is scheduled for 2018, at official dealers in Moscow will be 640,000 rubles *, which is 40 thousand rubles more expensive than a sedan Polo in a similar configuration, produced in Russia.
In total, the arsenal of the new crossover includes: 6 trim levels, 3 types of engines and 3 types of gearboxes, which in total allows you to get 16 model options. In primary configurationconcept line VW T-Cross 2018 will have: front and rear power windows, steering column adjustment and driver's seat in height, folding rear seat for transportation oversized cargo, on-board computer, central locking, 2 frontal airbags and ESP stabilization. For a fee, a branded audio system with MP3 is available. The Conceptline trim will come later as demand for more packaged versions is met by the hype surrounding the release. IN specifications ah Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 at a price of 640,000 rubles * basic equipment implies only the presence of an initial engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, a power of 90 forces and a 5-speed mechanical box gears.
Next on the list is the 2018 Volkswagen T-Cross configurationtrend line worth 690,000 rubles*. Already by default this version equipped with air conditioning, and the list of options is noticeably expanding. Become available for purchase: front and rear parking sensors, side airbags, LED running lights, auto-dimming rear view mirror, multifunctional steering wheel and aluminum rims. In addition, you can order: heated front seats and power mirrors, as well as a chrome molding on the trunk lid. The surcharge for a more powerful 110-horsepower engine is 40 thousand rubles *, and adding it to a 6-speed automatic will cost another 45 thousand rubles *. Price Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 configurationlife is 720,000 rubles, and almost all optional equipment of the Trendline version is included in the list of standard equipment here. Climate control with recirculation function and heating becomes available for order windshield. Surcharges for more powerful motor and a machine gun - the same 40 and 45 thousand rubles *, respectively.
Next in the rankings is Comfort line equipment, which is additionally replenished with: body-colored exterior mirrors and door handles, fabric upholstery on the door armrests, leather braid steering wheel and instrument trim white color. As options, you can order bi-xenon headlights and fog lights. For such Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 with a new body, the price starts at 735,000 rubles *. Surcharges for a 110-horsepower engine and automatic are similar. More powerful engine is the standard for specifications Highline equipment , plus a 125-horsepower turbocharged unit is offered here. The basic equipment is supplemented with climate control, aluminum wheel rims and fog lamps. An optional rear view camera is available. Prices are 835,000 and 845,000 rubles * for modifications with a capacity of 110 and 125 forces, respectively. The surcharge for the machine will be 45 thousand rubles *, and the robot for the turbo engine costs 70 thousand rubles *. The GT package for 875,000 rubles * comes only with a 125-horsepower engine and differs in design - the extra charge for the robot is similar.
New body
For crossover Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 new body (photo) developed on the basis of the sixth generation Polo hatchback. The main differences come down to plastic lining on the wheel arches, sills and bumpers, as well as to an increase of 15 mm ground clearance. The MQB-A0 modular platform allows, in the case of all-wheel drive, to replace the rear semi-independent beam with a multi-link suspension. The wheelbase is fully consistent with the size of the Polo hatchback and is 2564 mm, but the overall dimensions, due to the greater ground clearance and protective pads, have increased. As a result, for the new Volkswagen bodies The 2018 T-Cross is 4068 x 1767 x 1486mm* in the specifications. The good news is the trunk volume increased by a quarter - up to 351 (+71) liters and the fact that only time-tested 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engines will be installed on the version for the Russian market, instead of European turbocharged triples.
Specifications
The basic version with a 90-horsepower engine is equipped with only 5-speed mechanics, and for such Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 specifications report 11.3 seconds of acceleration to hundreds, 177 km / h top speed and 5.8 liters of average fuel consumption per 100 km. Installing a more powerful 110-horsepower engine will require only an additional 0.1 liters of gasoline to sacrifice, but will significantly improve dynamic performance. Acceleration to hundreds will be 10.5 seconds, and the high-speed ceiling will rise to 190 km / h. In Volkswagen specifications T-Cross price from 780,000 rubles * with a 6-speed automatic, 11.8 seconds, 183 km / h and 6.0 liters for acceleration, maximum speed and average consumption, respectively. The modification, equipped with a turbocharged engine (125 hp), combines the best dynamic qualities with economy. Regardless of the use of a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed dual-clutch robot, these versions indicate 9.1 seconds of acceleration to hundreds, 197 km / h of maximum speed and 5.8 liters of average fuel consumption.
release date
The official premiere of the crossover in a new body will take place at the March Geneva Motor Show, and Volkswagen T-Cross release date 2018 to the European market is scheduled for the summer of the same year. According to breaking news, the start of sales of the new T-Cross in Russia should be expected towards the end of the year. This event will be preceded by: certification, adaptation to severe road conditions and cold climate, equipping with the ERA-GLONASS emergency response system in case of accidents and preparing local production at the plant in Kaluga. The latter circumstance will not be difficult, because the second generation of Polo platform sedans, which have the same MQB-A0 modular platform and engine range, will already be produced on the assembly line. The interiors of the models are also unified and differ only in design touches in the design. Another fact that allows us to hope for an early date exit Volkswagen T-Cross 2018 in Russia with the announcement of trim levels and prices, is the debut crossover Kia Rio X-line, which is the main competitor of the German model.
In China, the official presentation of a new practical crossover with VW on the logo took place: the Powerful Family SUV concept presented in March of this year finally reached its serial implementation. And, as is clear from the title of the article, the crossover now responds to the name Tharu - a kind of hybrid of the words toughness and ruggedness, both of which Google Translate returns to Russian as "strength and strength." Strength squared? Stone? The latter, perhaps, is closest to the design of this almost monumental and unshakable sculpture on wheels.
Yes, gracefulness, rapacity and swiftness in design Volkswagen Tharu somehow they didn’t deliver: angular features, curves as straight. Tharu is not a pebble slicked by the gentle sea without sharp edges, but with neat transitions - it is a harsh cobblestone, dug out of the bowels of the earth, where the wind, water and sun did not rule.
Well, if we ignore the lyrics, then Volkswagen Tharu is a reduced and slightly modified one presented. Common solutions are found throughout: head optics, a massive bumper, three-dimensional ribs on the hood and silver protection from below. But without full copy: So, fog lights in the "younger" Tharu moved a little lower in the bumper segments. Well, if it matters...
Approximate copying of the "senior" continues both on the side faces and behind its stern: they even retained the general shapes of the lanterns, slightly changing their "content" and design.
In general, Tharu is, to begin with, a copy of Teramont, and in the future, a logical and close embodiment of the Powerful Family SUV concept. And technically, it is most related to Czech Skoda Karoq: a single modular MQB platform, minimal overall changes from the latter and (probably, but not sure) about the same engine range. By the way, the dimensions of Tharu are as follows:
- length - 4453 mm
- width - 1841 mm
- height - 1620 mm
- wheelbase - 2680 mm
For comparison, the “Chinese” Karog (with which the comparison was made above) has dimensions of 4,432 × 1,841 × 1,614 mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,688 mm. European version"Czech" differs by 50 mm in length and the same 50 mm in the wheelbase. And yes, first of all, the new German crossover is positioned as a novelty for China - which, fortunately, does not exclude the appearance of this model in other interested markets. In Russia, VW Tharu is also expected - but not before the next 2020.
The manufacturer modestly kept silent about motor range Tharu in China, although he could not hide this information from the authorities of the Middle Kingdom: according to the Ministry of Industry, the crossover will be offered with the same engines as Karog:
- petrol 1.2 TSI 116 hp
- petrol 1.4 TSI 150 hp
In tandem - a 7-band "robot" DSG and a modest monodrive system. Despite the presence in the "Old World" of the 4 × 4 version, all-wheel drive modifications in China traditionally do not take root, and therefore are not offered. So it is possible that the Tharu 4x4 will be offered on the European market.
For the Volkswagen cross, LED optics, a panoramic sunroof, and all-round video cameras are provided.
And, as traditionally happens in China, the local joint venture between VW and SAIC will be engaged in the production of the crossover. They promise to start production by the end of this year, in order to again introduce a new product before the end of the year and in dealer centers. By the way, in the global line of VW crossovers, the novelty will occupy its small niche at the same time as a small one: where T-Roc is not represented, Tharu will be presented (possibly with a different name) - and vice versa. Since 2020, a plant in Mexico (for the US market), Argentina (for the South American market) and Russia (in Kaluga, it is clear for which country) will take up global production. In addition to the optional all-wheel drive, it would be logical to assume that for different markets their own engine range will be offered.
New compact crossover Volkswagen T-Cross is officially presented 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.
Start of sales of the new Volkswagen models in Europe SUV T-Cross starts in April 2019 on price from 17975 euros. It is too early to talk about the prospects for Volkswagen Ticross to enter the Russian market, 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 at the 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. starting price at 17,975 euros for a Volkswagen T-Cross with a 95-horsepower 1.0 TSI turbo petrol engine paired with a 5 manual transmission, 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 the available information about, from the price and technical specifications to 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.
- The external dimensions of the 2019-2020 Volkswagen T-Cross body are 4110 mm long, 1751 mm wide, 1543 mm high, with a 2564 mm 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 trappings in the form of black plastic overlays on the sills and edges 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 bodies 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 necessary, to place a long load in the cabin, not only the backrests can be folded 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, driver's seat height adjustment, system automatic braking 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, but 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 head light and LED fog lights, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, Park Assist and a 300-watt Beats audio system.
Specifications Volkswagen T-Cross 2019-2020.
At the heart of the new SUV platform MQB-A0 ( budget version modular platform MQB) 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 dynamics of acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds, a maximum speed of 180 km / h.
- 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 gasoline turbo four-cylinder 1.5 TSI engine (150 hp 250 Nm) is aggregated exclusively with a 7-speed DSG robotic gearbox. Turbo engine and "robot" accelerate subcompact SUV up to 100 mph in just 7.8 seconds, top speed 220 mph.
Volkswagen has officially unveiled its new global crossover, dubbed the Tharu. So far, only the version of the model for Chinese market, but later it became known that under the same name the car will appear in Russia.
The new model turned out to be a refurbished version of the Skoda Karoq SUV. The latter is reminiscent of the similar plastic sidewalls, as well as the shape of the doors and wheel arches. But the aggressive "face" and feed were clearly drawn with an eye on the brutal.
New Volkswagen Taru 2019 (photo and price) received LED headlights, and the side mirror housings are located on separate legs. From others distinctive features It is worth noting the reduced area of the rear side windows, and the interior of the car has not yet been declassified.
The Chinese version of Tharu is built on the basis of the "local" one, which is 50 mm longer than the European version. dimensions cars are 4453, 1841 and 1632 mm in length, width and height, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2680 mm. It is possible that in other markets the crossover will appear in a shortened version.
The line of SUV power units is already known. In China, it consists of 1.2- and 1.4-liter turbo engines with a capacity of 116 and 150 hp, and they are combined in tandem with a seven-band DSG robot with two clutches. Drive — only the front.
Despite the status of a global model, the 2019-2020 Volkswagen Tharu will not be sold in Western Europe. First, the model appeared in the Celestial Empire, and then it will enter a number of other markets, among which Russia is also listed.
Every year, the Germans plan to produce at least 400,000 cars. In order to realize such ambitious plans, several enterprises will be engaged in assembling the off-road vehicle at once. For example, for North America the model will be produced under the Tarek name at VW's Mexican plant, and for South America at a production site in Argentina.
As for SUVs intended for countries of Eastern Europe and the CIS, then from 2020 they will be assembled at Russian plant brands in Kaluga - at the same time, sales of the all-terrain vehicle will begin on Russian market. Information about the configuration and prices is not yet available.
