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 has increased the available interior 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 mechanical box gears (not four-wheel drive), 2.0 TDI with 150 hp. With DSG box and all-wheel drive, as well as a version with a 2.0 petrol engine 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 hybrid model GTE 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 car is sold only with diesel engines ranging 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 showcased 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.
We will see the design elements of this concept on the new elongated Tiguan versions 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 serial version of the T-ROC golf class crossover will be launched on the market, 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. Close relative of this car audi SUV Q2. Unlike the concept you see in the photo, stock 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.
The crossover was created not only for our market: the Chinese will be the first to buy it, the SAIC-VW joint venture will start its production this summer.
The car was named Tharu. Volkswagen says that it is derived from the words Toughness and Ruggedness, which can be translated as "strong and reliable." Although initially it was about the Tharu - a people that inhabits the territory between the borders of India and Pakistan.
So far, the company has only released images of the exterior. According to them, it is clear that the production version of the crossover is practically no different from the Volkswagen Powerfull Family concept, which was introduced in March this year.
The crossover is built on the basis of the already serial Skoda Karoq in the version for Chinese market(it has a wheelbase extended by 50 mm), therefore, in profile Volkswagen Tharu and the Czech car are completely identical. But the Germans completely redesigned the front and rear of the crossover, giving the Tharu a greater resemblance to other Volkswagen models, primarily the Tiguan. Length Chinese crossover is 4453 mm, width - 1841 mm, height - 1632 mm, and the wheelbase is 2680 mm.
The crossover, like the Skoda Karoq, is built on the modular MQB platform. Other technical details are still kept secret, but, according to unofficial information, in China, VW Tharu will be sold with 1.2- and 1.4-liter turbo engines with 116 and 150 hp. respectively. For the Russian market, most likely, a 1.6-liter aspirated, familiar to us from Volkswagen sedan Polo.
Recently, Volkswagen has produced only converted and updated cars already famous models, but this year it was officially presented completely new model Volkswagen T-Roc. The article will describe the main parameters of the new crossover.
New crossover Volkswagen T-Rock
According to experts automobile structure it became known that a public presentation in Russia will take place in September next year. With the advent of the Volkswagen T-Rock, an increase in the competition of new items with is expected.
Volkswagen T-Rock 2018-2019 model year
The design has a modern look and is marked by the following features:
- The exterior of the T-Rock body is not at all like appearance predecessors;
- The false radiator grille has a compact shape in the lower part and is more massive with wide mesh holes in the upper part;
— head lighting complemented by rectangular headlights;
— Bumper in the front merges with the body;
— In the back of the car there are several faces that add volume;
— Back lighting has an unusual and original shape and is equipped with LEDs;
— Exhaust pipes are built into the bumper;
- A plastic border runs along the circumference of the body.
Volkswagen T-Roc 2018 - rear
According to reliable information, it is known that in 2018 new T-Rock will be delivered to Russia, so fans of this brand should not worry. Production will begin at a specialized plant in Palmela, then part of the production will be transported to Russia, in particular to Kaluga.
In the center of the salon is dashboard with a slight turn to the side driver's seat. The panel is decorated with inserts to match the body color, multimedia system equipped touch screen with a diagonal size of 8.0 inches. For motorists, three types of bodywork are offered:
— style;
— R-line;
— Sport.
The steering wheel has a special regulation that provides a variable pitch of the teeth, such a mechanism ensures a comfortable driving experience. The modern panel of the new Volkswagen with a touch screen contains all the necessary control elements and is not oversaturated with excessive decor, everything is designed in a certain style without the presence of extra buttons. The panel contains all the necessary information, the driver will not need to study the options, everything is done logically and clearly.
salon new Volkswagen T-Roc 2018
The seats are made in a sporty style, leather or durable fabric is used for decoration. The chairs are equipped with armrests, and the structure of the seats creates comfort due to the function of taking into account the anatomical structure of the body.
The second row of seats is made quite simply and is designed to accommodate three passengers.
Overall parameters are presented by the following indicators:
- body length - 4.234 meters;
- width - 1,819 meters;
- height - 1,573 meters;
- wheelbase - 2.603 meters.
- track front and rear wheels- 1546 and 1541 mm, respectively.
- body overhangs are small: 831 mm in front and 800 mm in the rear.
Volume luggage compartment is 445 liters, and with the rear seats folded down 1290 liters. The rear row of seats fold in a 40:60 ratio.
A sufficient number of parts are made of aluminum, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the car to 1 ton 300 kilograms. By lightening the weight, the aerodynamic properties of the crossover have improved.
Specifications Volkswagen T-Roc
The basis of Volkswagen is . The crossover is offered with various options engines:
- gasoline: 1.0 TSI with a capacity of 115 horsepower; 1.5 TSI - 150 horses; 2.0 TSI - 190 horsepower;
- diesel: 1.6 TDI -115 horses; 2.0 TDI with 150 or 190 horsepower.
Also, cars are divided according to the type of drive (the car is available in full and front wheel drive), and the gearbox with mechanics is installed only on engines with a capacity of 115 and 150 horses, the rest are equipped with a 7-speed DSG robot.
Volkswagen T - Rock reaches a speed of 100 kilometers per hour in 7.3 seconds, and the maximum attainable speed is indicated as 228 kilometers per hour.
Options and price Volkswagen T-Rock
Designers offer several options for accessories. The basic package includes the following equipment:
The Trendline package complements the crossover worth 989 thousand rubles and accommodates a 1.0-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 115 horsepower, a six-speed gearbox, an audio system, climate control and automatic heating of seats and rear-view mirrors. For customers who want to buy a car with this configuration, it is proposed to supply the car with a forced engine and a robotic gearbox for an additional fee. Such an addition will cost about 200 thousand rubles;
Comfortline equipment cost 1 million 89 thousand rubles contains - lighting with adaptive headlights, a door luggage compartment with electric drive, tire pressure regulation sensor. The engine power of such a car is 125 horsepower, for an additional fee it is possible to increase it by 10 horsepower;
The Highline package is the most sophisticated of the above and is offered at a price of 1 million 359 thousand rubles. Such equipment includes: lighting with an adapted option for driving on pavement any structure, robotic gearbox, automatic opening and closing the luggage compartment, climate and cruise control.
For example, for painting a car in a metallic color, the buyer will have to pay 16 thousand rubles. For lovers of this model, 10 shades are offered for the roof.
Mass sales will begin in late autumn, approximately in November 2017, the price will be approximately 20 thousand euros. But of course, the determining factor will be the availability of additional equipment, for which an additional charge is provided.
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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 introduced for the 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.
The 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 the 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 Skoda Karoq platform, but shared a body with it. 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.
The car received LED optics front and rear. 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 you compare it with the back of the older Atlas model, it will not be easy to convict the developers of explicitly copying the model. Tharu looks more elegant.
Two rectangular tailpipes are built into the lower edge of the bumper, which is trimmed 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, the owners will definitely not have to worry about scratches in the snowy Russian winters.
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. The high price, lack of 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 factory 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 the 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.
- 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 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 body with original marker lights and tailgate.
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 the drum brakes on the rear wheels are in 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 a robotic gearbox 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 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.
