Volkswagen world premieres in Geneva

By CARSIFU | 3 March 2015


GENEVA: Volkswagen presents the four-door Sport coupe concept GTE in a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show.

The high-tech concept car provides a view of the new progressive Volkswagen design language and is positioned above today's Volkswagen CC.

Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Development, explained, "Thanks to the design in the style of an exclusive sports car combined with the added functionality of a large boot lid, we see an impressive alternative to the classic saloons of the B and C segments in this four-seater Sport coupe concept GTE."

The progressive overall impression of the high-tech concept car is rounded off by 21-inch five-spoke wheels and integrated air exhaust openings in the front wings, doors and bonnet.

Thanks to a V6 TSI engine, the 380ps GTE plug-in hybrid delivers the long-distance properties of a Grand Tourismo while enabling zero-emission driving – thanks to the deployment of two electric motors and an externally chargeable battery.

The concept car, with a top speed of 250km/h, has an average combined fuel consumption of 2.0 l/100km.

The engineering basis for the design of the Sport coupe concept GTE is once again provided by the modular transverse matrix (MQB) from Volkswagen, which makes it possible to implement fascinating proportions.

Despite its dynamic dimensions, the Sport coupe concept GTE – which is fitted with a panoramic sliding sunroof – offers impressive front and rear headroom.

The large boot lid gives access to a 480-litre boot.

Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Development, presents the new Volkswagen Touran.
Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Development, presents the new Volkswagen Touran.


Meanwhile, the third generation of the compact Touran MPV boasts a significantly enlarged multivariable interior.

Alongside six new engines, which are up to 19% more economical than their predecessors, the Touran is a pioneer within its class in the field of assistance and infotainment systems.

In addition to the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System fitted as standard, the family-friendly best-seller also offers adaptive cruise control ACC and Front Assist including City Emergency Brake, Traffic Jam Assist and Trailer Assist (trailer manoeuvring assistant).

Its luggage space of 743 to 1,980 litres and the total of 47 storage compartments make the Touran an ideal family MPV.

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