Volkswagen Previews a New Convertible Vehicle

In the world of crossover’s Volkswagen hasn’t exactly played a major roll. With key players such as the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade and Tange Rover Evoque, it’s easy to see the market is pretty saturated. Recently, Volkswagen released a concept similar, but in convertible form dubbed the “T-Cross Breeze.” Although it’s a concept, VW has announced that they could “imagine putting such a convertible on the market as a production model.” Adding in a bit of competition to the already diverse market, now with a VW edge.

Featuring a small but powerful 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine pushing 110 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. The magic doesn’t just happen in the engine but in the estimated 497 miles it can travel on just one tank of gasoline. Don’t expect to get anywhere too quickly with a 10.3 second 0-60 mph time.

Inside the T-Cross, the interior comes with a digital instrument cluster equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink connectivity and a 300-watt BeatsAudio sound system.

If the T-Cross Breeze does turn into a real crossover, the chances that it enters the market roofed, is much more likely. With VW planning to grow its CUV lineup with five unique models, made up of the T-Roc concept, the new Tiguan, and a three-row mid-size model, and the Touareg. Keep checking back for any new news regarding the T-Cross Concept.

For more reference check out Car & Driver.

U.S. Production Version of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Debuts

U.S. Production Version of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Debuts

The all-wheel-drive compact SUV will go on sale fall of 2016.

It looks like Volkswagen is trying to build on the incredibly successful Golf SportWagen with its debut of the U.S. production version of the all-new 2017 Golf Alltrack. Sportwagen models have long been a top choice for drivers who want versatile and dependable vehicles that drive better than other compact SUVs. 

“We heard from dealers and customers that they wanted to see a Golf SportWagen with the all-terrain capability that comes from an all-wheel drive system,” said Joerg Sommer, Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy of Volkswagen of America, Inc. “We are excited to introduce the Golf Alltrack to meet the active lifestyle needs of our customers.”

 

The new Golf Alltrack shares a lot of features with it’s sibling vehicle, the Sportwagen. With a turbocharged, direct-injection powertrain and a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder TSI gasoline unit that readhes 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, every golf is fun to drive. It will also be offered with a six-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission. Manual transmission options will be available at a later date. 

While the Golf Alltrack is similar to other VW Golf’s, it’s the differences that make it special. The new Alltrack includes a 4MOTION® all-wheel-drive system, which uses the latest Haldex-5 coupling, activated with an electro-hydraulic oil pump. The AWD system acts like a normal front-wheel-drive car during normal driving, but the second the system detects wheel-slipping, up to 50 percent of the torque is automatically shifted to the rear-wheels. The Alltrack also has an extra inch of ground clearance over the Sportwagen.

 

Other Golf Alltrack features include a 6.5-inch capacitive color touchscreen with proximity sensor, rearview camera and VW Car-Net® App-Connect connectivity. A Drive Mode selector includes an “off-road mode” option, which adds hill descent control and optimizes traction control for off-road terrain.

Safety features include standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and an Intelligent Crash Response System. Available driver assistance systems include: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Assist and front and rear Park Distance Control with Park Assist.

 

Look for the all-new U.S. version of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack at dealers this fall. 

Volkswagen Jetta GLI MOMO Edition

Volkswagen Jetta GLI MOMO Edition

The MOMO Edition Jetta GLI was debuted last year at the SEMA Show, and showed up again at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The MOMO edition of the vehicle is catered to the sports-oriented driver and includes OEM-plus tuning and Italian styling.

Noted features on the MOMO Edition 2016 Jetta GLI are 19-inch MOM aluminum-alloy wheels, a 210-horspower, 2.0-literTSI turbocharged and direct-injection EA888 four-cylinder engine. These 19 x 8.5 inch MOM Revenge wheels feature the first “mesh” wheel design that the Italian brand has debuted in just under 30 years.

The interior of the MOMO Edition 2016 Jetta GLI boasts the MIB 2 infotainment system with VW Car-Net App-Connect connectivity,  and a yellow color scheme including yellow stitching on the seating surfaces. This color scheme compliments the trim detail of the limited-edition MOM GT50 Anniversario steering wheel and MOMO headrests. Other features include personalized floor mats, doorsill protectors and cargo net & grips. 

Another highlighted interior feature is a small display that sits in the side air vent. It was designed by P3 Cars, and displays technical information such as turbo boost, coolant temperature, exhaust gas temperature, throttle position, a 0-60 timer and speed.

To learn more about the MOMO Edition Jetta GLI, click here: http://media.vw.com/release/1139/

Source: VW News room http://media.vw.com/release/1139/, Car Scoops http://www.carscoops.com/2016/02/momo-edition-vw-jetta-gli-ready-for-chi.html