2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI

We often hear that diesel cars are slower, much more noisy and annoying especially more than cars with gasoline. On this occasion, I find myself driving the Volkswagen Golf TDi 2011, and I can tell you that I approach with some prejudice, because the only other point of comparison I have in the world is an old diesel Jetta non-turbo, I drove a few times in 1998, and I must admit it was slow, noisy and smelled of diesel that still haunts my nose so far.

After being nostalgic for a few years and have raised the Rabbit name once again, the smallest car in Volkswagen in America appoints new Golf. Although she returned to her sixth generation, we can say that the general outline of the Golf has not changed since the mid-'80s. She has always remained faithful to the tailgate even if the modes are sometimes forgotten. And she received a promotion this year! Indeed, the Golf is no longer the entry-level model as the basic model of the Jetta is cheaper.

Volkswagen lifts the top off the new Golf Cabriolet Mk6

After an almost decade-long hiatus, the return of the Cabriolet nameplate to the Golf range, will be marked at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. One of the main features of the two-door four-seater includes a soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive that can be lowered or raised in only 9.5 seconds and the underpinnings of the latest generation Golf hatchback inspired the car model. The driver is also able to perform this process while driving at speeds of up to 30 km/h. As far as the exterior styling is concerned, there are a lot of similarities with the Golf Mk6, but the Cabriolet incorporates a unique rear section, more swept-back angle of its front windscreen frame, together with lower profile roof line. As compared to the previous Golf Cabriolets, the newcomer features a pop-up rollover protection system, which appears to be similar to the one found on its sister Audi model, the A3 convertible. The interior of the Cabriolet is identical to that of the hatchback, except for the four-seat layout. It is also 208 mm shorter than the Eos hardtop convertible and measures 4,215 mm in length, 1,424 mm in height and 1,779 mm in width. A 2,578 mm wheelbase is shared by both models, which results in the same interior space for all four passengers. Volkswagen's reports inform that 250 litres of boot space are offered by the Cabriolet with the roof down. Regarding the powertrain, a choice of six turbocharged direct-injection engines will be available in Europe for the convertible version of the Golf. Their power outputs range from 105HP to 210HP and they include two diesels, 1.6-liter TDI 105HP and 2.0-liter TDI 140HP, and four petrols, 1.2-liter TSI 105HP, 1.4-liter TSI 122HP, 1.4-liter TSI 160HP and 2.0-liter TSI 210HP. The 1.6-liter TDI with 105 PS and BlueMotion technology, which emits 117 g/km of CO2 and consumes 4.4 lt/100 km, is considered to be the most fuel efficient version. Volkswagen did not release any details concerning the launch of the new Golf Cabriolet in North America and its pricing starts at EUR23.625 in Germany.

Recall alert: 2010 New Beetle

Volkswagen is recalling 27 New Beetles from the 2010 model year because they do not comply with federal standards for crash protection, according to theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The affected vehicles, which do not meet barrier test requirements that took effect Sept. 1, were built between Sept. 1 and Sept. 22, 2010. You can check your vehicle's build date on a sticker on the driver-side doorjamb.

Volkswagen will offer to replace affected owners' vehicles with comparable vehicles that were built before Sept. 1 and thus meet federal standards before the new standards took effect. The recall is expected to begin Tuesday. For more info, owners can call Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or NHTSA's vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

Volkswagen Golf, Polo Still Kings of Europe

2010 was, just like 2009, a very difficult year for the whole industry but, with the help of scrappage schemes and government incentives, a large 

part of the industry managed to  survive. The end of the year brought the first signs of recovery and 2011 was expected to bring bigger sales in all segments of the industry. Unfortunately, the end of incentive programs brought lower sales all around, including in Europe.

On the Old Continent, the automotive industry registered a decrease of 0.9 points in January, selling a total of 1,070,231 cars, down from 1,079,839 posted in the same month of the previous year. Germany remains the biggest European car market with 211,056 sold units last month, an increase of 16.5 percent versus January 2010, followed by France with 185,521 versus 171,478 (up 8.2 percent).

In case you're wondering, Volkswagen is the company that sold the best in January, delivering a total of 127,885 units and posting an increase of 5 percent. But the biggest increase was registered by none other than GM's Opel which sold 72,902 units, up from 68,286 units in January 2010 (+6.8 percent).

Volkswagen Golf is still the best selling model in Europe, with 38,860 units delivered last month, a drop of 1.9 percent versus January 2010. The Polo comes second with 28,882 units (down 9 percent from the same month of 2010), followed closely by Ford Fiesta with 27,012 units (down 31.3 percent). Only two models sold in Europe managed to post sales increases: Opel Astra - up 6.7 points and Ford Focus - up 0.9 points.

2011 Volkswagen CC

While basically a restyled version of Volkswagen's conservative Passat sedan (no longer offered for 2011 while an all-new version waits in the wings), the CC hits an entirely different aesthetic realm--and to many, looks like a more expensive car than it is.
If you feel that the 2011 Volkswagen CC feels a little bit like an auto-show concept, or a much more expensive vehicle, you're not alone. The CC takes after the Mercedes-Benz CLS with its stunning, coupe-like silhouette, frameless windows, and long, flowing design--including nice rear styling that tucks neatly down. The Volkswagen CC's interior still stands out several years after introduction; it includes details like contrast stitching, contrast color themes for the upholstery, and pleasing, upscale trims that aren't typical in a car that starts well under the $30k mark.
While the strong, sleek appearance of the 2011 Volkswagen CC might suggest sport sedan, it's not quite that. All of the CC models are quick on the straight line, though they don't handle with the verve of a sport sedan, clearly trading off some crispness for comfort. The engine that powers most of the CC line is the excellent 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder, making 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque, and we much prefer it to the 3.6-liter VR6 engine that's available (only in 4Motion all-wheel-drive guise). VW's excellent DSG automatic is now offered in the CC, and we like it or the standard manual. The VR6, which has to be revved a bit, simply doesn't move the CC that much quicker to justify its fuel economy figures, of just 17 mpg city.
The VW CC handles well, but that's not its forte. Most of the lineup--especially the four-cylinder models--ride quite well, and lavish interior trims feel luxury-car caliber; the interior is tight and serene, too.
But take even a brief look at the rather odd seating arrangement and slightly cramped backseat, and it's abundantly clear that the Volkswagen CC is a vehicle that was designed for form over function. Backseat space isn't passable for adults, for head room reasons, while the front-seat position is, for lack of terse terms, a bit odd.

2010 Volkswagen GTI vs 2012 Volkswagen Golf R: What Do You Want to Know?

Right, so the cleverest amongst us will notice that that blue thing there with the gaping grille and cool, not-phone-dialey wheels, is not our 2010 Volkswagen GTI, but rather a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R. You know the deal: all-wheel-drive and 266-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged 2.0-liter, six-speed manual ONLY.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI goes turbo for 2012

The potent 200-hp Volkswagen Jetta GLI is finally here, breaking cover on Tuesday at the Chicago auto show.  More-basic trim levels have been shown, but this model adds the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-banger that also serves up 207 lb-ft of torque low in the rev band.
This new GLI starts at $24,265. The Autobahn package adds 18-inch alloy wheels, sunroof and interior upgrades, including a Fender sound system, pushing the sticker to $26,315. An electronics package with navigation and push-button start is $27,215.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard and teams with the engine to get an estimated 31 mpg on the highway. A DSG gearbox is expected to add 1 mpg on the highway to the final figures. In keeping with the sporting theme, the GLI gets four-wheel disc brakes punched up by red calipers. There's also the cross-differential system found on the GTI.

Volkswagen unwraps new Golf convertible

Volkswagen has revealed a new convertible version of the Golf. The car will make its public debut at the Geneva motor show next week before going on sale across Europe in May.

North American sales are rumored, but no official time frame for an introduction has been announced.

The new Golf convertible retains the familiar front-end styling of the existing hatchback version of Europe's perennial best seller, albeit with a slightly more heavily raked windshield.

In keeping with Golf tradition, the car uses a fabric roof. The fully automatic structure, developed in partnership with Karmann, is claimed to open in less than 10 seconds. It folds and stows in an exposed position above the trunk and can be operated with the car moving at speeds of up to 19 mph.

To preserve the Golf's familiar lines, the upper section of the roof forms part of the bodywork when stowed, giving the rear of the car a clean and cohesive look despite the lack of a hard tonneau cover.

Departing from the earlier Golf convertibles, the new model does away with the large fixed roll hoop over the middle of the cabin.

VW says the Golf convertible uses a variety of safety systems. Included as standard are automatically deploying rollover hoops behind the rear seats and front, side and knee airbags.

Volkswagen also upgraded the Golf's body structure and floorpan to compensate for the structural rigidity lost by losing the steel roof. Changes include a beefed-up windshield frame, along with aluminum and steel strengthening elements in the engine bay, bulkheads, side sills and doors. Torsional rigidity is claimed to better than that of the Beetle convertible and the Eos--a factor Wolfsburg insiders also suggest makes it a more engaging drive than either of its open-top stablemates.

Dimensionally, the Golf convertible is close to the Eos; length is put at 167 inches, width at 70.1 inches and height at 55.9 inches with the top closed. The cabin provides seating for four.

The Golf convertible shares its platform with the Audi A3 convertible.

The engine lineup includes a familiar range of four-cylinder engines in Europe. Among the direct-injection gasoline engines is a base 1.2-liter with 105 hp, a pair of 1.4-liter units developing 122 hp and 160 hp, and a range-topping 2.0-liter with 210 hp.

The powertrain lineup in Europe also includes two common-rail diesel engines--a 1.6-liter unit with 105 hp and a 2.0-liter unit producing 140 hp.

2011 Volkswagen Amarok pickup Highline will cost from £21,575.

Designed for every sports car lover, Volkswagen's Scirocco is good looking, handles sharply and is solidly built. On being the quickest, most powerful and most focused version of Volkswagen's small three-door 'coupe', It is a car which benefits from not having any direct competitors, so you can rest assured that you are getting something that is different. In its range-topping 2.0 TSI GT spec the

2011 The new Volkswagen Amarok whole cars

Cannot wait to drive away in the new model you were planning to buy for past few months?Get ready to consume some fuel because September 2010 is shaping up as one of the best months for all car lovers. If you are in the market to buy new cars, September will be the month to make the move. Read on to know what the auto market in Australia has to offer in the coming month.Volkswagen has dropped

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Fotos da Nova Saveiro Cross

A Volkswagen apresentou a Saveiro Cross. Que apesar do nome Cross foi feita para a cidade, ela não teve alterações na suspensão, recebendo apenas os pneus mistos da Pirelli Scorpion ATR.

Ela nasceu mais para disputar espaço com a Fiat Strada Adventure que é líder no segmento, e já chega com o valor mais baixo R$ 41.840, porém não traz todos os itens de série que a Fiat Strada Adventure tem. Se for colocar ar-condicionado duplo air bag, ABS, sistema de som com controle no volante o valor salta para R$ 47.930, mas ainda é menos que a Strada com estes mesmos itens, que sai por R$ 50.071.

A Saveiro Cross vem com a dianteira é idêntica a do CrossFox, faróis auxiliares maiores e detalhes em plástico nos para-lamas.

No interior traz o volante do Passat CC, bancos com acabamento diferenciado e o nome da versão.

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Volkswagen reveals the 178hp Polo GTi!

Volkswagen has finally unwrapped the all new Polo GTi. This high-performance Polo has a supercharged 1.4 liter TSI engine under its hood which is able to crank out 178hp at 6,200 revs and 249Nm of torque from as low as 2,000 revs.

This enables the mini GTi to hit 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and it will continue till it reaches 225 km/h. That’s actually pretty decent as anything below 8 seconds starts getting fun. Fuel consumption is figured at 47 mpg on a combined cycle.

The engine in paired with the company’s 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fondly known as DSG. The hot super mini also has an XDS electronic differential system which is part of the standard ESP system. The Polo GTi is treated to new springs and dampers which bring the hatch lower by 15 mm.

Exterior wise it has a honeycomb grille with red strips, a subtle bodykit, new headlights with the option to add LED daytime running lights and a pair of chrome-tipped exhaust pipes at the back. It sits on 17-inch alloy wheels which are also found on the Golf GTi.

Inside you will find a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters, aluminium pedals, front sports seats finished in tartan trim, gloss black trim on the centre console as well as a black headliner.

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Second-generation Volkswagen Touareg premieres with Hybrid model

This is the second generation VW Touareg, which is lighter, more fuel efficient and cleaner than the original SUV to bear the name launched in 2003. The big news is that the Touareg range includes a hybrid model, Volkswagen’s first production hybrid.

The Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.3-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine producing 328 bhp and 360 Nm of torque and an electric motor generating 46 bhp, resulting in a total output of 374 bhp and 580 Nm. The electric motor can operate independently of the combustion engine, making the Touareg a full hybrid. On electric power alone the new Touareg is capable of travelling at speeds of up to 50 km/h, but most of the time it supplements the V6 to provide more grunt -the Touareg Hybrid does 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 240 km/h. On the combined cycle, fuel consumption is 12 km/l.

The entry-level engine and the likely volume seller is a 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine generating 237 bhp and 550 Nm while returning 13.5 km/l and emitting 195 g/km of CO2. A new 4.2-litre TDI V8 engine producing 335 bhp and a massive 800 Nm of torque sits at the top of the range.

VW says that the new models are up to 20 per cent more fuel efficient than the cars they replace, also thanks to a weight reduction of 200 kg, a new eight-speed automatic and Start/Stop technology. The new body also has a lower drag coefficient. Overall length and wheelbase of the Touareg have each grown by 40 mm to measure 4,758 mm and 2,900 mm respectively. Width remains at 1,928 mm while overall height drops by 20 mm to 1,724 mm.

The new car is easily recognisable as a Touareg from the outside, even though it features VW’s new family face. The all-new cabin looks good too, and while it remains a five-seater, rear room is claimed to have grown significantly due to the new sliding rear bench and reclining backrests. More pictures after the jump.

Novo Volkswagen Touareg

A Volkswagen divulgou as primeiras informações e imagens da segunda geração Touareg, uma será apresentado oficialmente no Salão de Genebra na Suíça.

A segunda vem mais leve e traz uma versão híbrida, que tem um motor a gasolina combinado com um motor elétrico.

A nova geração da Touareg teve mudanças na grade frontal e os grupos faróis dianteiros seguem a linha do Scirocco.

Na parte mecânica, o principal destaque é a versão híbrida. Que junta um motor a gasolina 3.0 V6 TSi de 330 cv com outro elétrico de 47 cv que é alimentado por baterias de iões de lítio deixando com potência total de 388 cv.

Segundo a Volkswagen ele vai de 0 aos 100 km/h em 6,5 segundos chegando a máxima de 240 km/h, e o consumos de 8,2 l/100 km. As emissões de CO2 saldam-se nos 193 g/km.

A Touareg terá três tidos de motores, uma a gasolina 3.6 V6 FSi (280 cv), e duas turbodiesel: 3.0 TDi de 240 cavalos e o 4.2 TDi V8 com 340 CV já conhecido do Audi Q7. Todas as motorizações estão equipadas, de série, com o sistema start&stop.

Apesar de manter as dimensões da atual geração, 4,80 metros de comprimento, 1,93 metros de largura e 1,71 m de altura, os engenheiros da Volkswagen conseguiram uma redução de peso em mais de 200 kg graças à utilização de materiais mais leves.

O novo Touareg chega aos principais mercados europeus no próximo mês de Maio.

Novo Recall do Gol e Voyage

A Volkswagen convocou um recall envolvendo os modelos Novo Gol e Voyage devido a problemas nos rolamentos das rodas traseiras.

Segundo a montadora, há a possibilidade de insuficiência de engraxamento nestas peças, o que pode causar ruído e, eventualmente, o travamento da roda. A VW diz que, em casos extremos, pode haver o desprendimento da roda, acarretando em acidentes.

A empresa promete realizar a inspeção, aplicação de graxa e, caso necessária, a troca do rolamento. O reparo abrange 193.620 unidades, mas os veículos produzidos a partir de julho de 2009 não estão inclusos no recall.

Outras informações podem ser obtidas pelo telefone 0800 019 5775 ou pelo site oficial da Volkswagen (clique aqui para acessar).

Confira os chassis dos veículos envolvidos no recall:

Novo Gol e Voyage (2009):
9P 032 093 a 9P 087 269
9T 152 912 a 9T 255 796

Novo Gol e Voyage (2010):
AP000 001 a AP 049 248
AT 000 001 a AT 051 483

Volkswagen Passat CC Test Drive Review

As motoring journalists, we’re very lucky to have the newest and shiniest cars in town parked in our porch. After awhile, the “immune system” gets build up to a level that only the very captivating will leave a mark.

The Volkswagen Passat CC is one such car because it’s such a beauty. I caught myself looking back everytime I walked away. I unrolled the curtains so I could occasionally look at it while reading the papers. Such was the effect.

Continue reading the report after the jump.

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