2008 is the year that Volkswagen {link} expand their environmentally aware Bluemotion product range tremendously. Volkswagen also re-launch an old model, add another variation to an old favourite and face lift their most important model. Bluemotion fever starts in early spring as the Golf Estate becomes the latest VW to gain a specialised environmental model. As spring turns to summer the Caddy gets its very own Bluemotion version; the Touran is the last Volkswagen in 2008 to get a Bluemotion model, which arrives at the end of summer. Spring sees the Golf estate get the a 4Motion (four wheel drive) version. A coupe version of the ever-popular Passat is due for an early summer release. The Scirocco is re-launched at the end of summer making 2008 the year for Volkswagen coupes. As the year draws to a close Volkswagen’s most important model morphs into its sixth incarnation, the Golf 6 replaces the Golf 5 in early winter 2008.
Volkswagen’s every present ability to innovate will continue at all the major motor shows; expect the “Small Family” concept to continue apace. The Beetle will start drawing styling concepts and a new Volkswagen pick up is expected to appear just before the new year bells toll for 2009.
The Scirocco is once again Golf based and starts its life as a front wheel drive, petrol powered car. Later in its life expect to see four-wheel drive and diesel versions. Drawing heavily from Volkswagen’s IROC design study the Scirocco will be the manufacturer’s return to the small 2+2 sports coupe market segment. Promising to be more performance orientated than the original the new Scirocco will be going head-to-head with Audi’s TT.
Volkswagen’s Golf has always been the hatchback benchmark since its introduction in 1974. The current Mark 5 version is an accomplished car with the GTI being a remarkable hot-hatch once more. As of November 2008 the Golf 5 will be old hat, the Golf 6 will be the new hatch in town. Offering more space and better features all in a car the same size as the current Golf 5 Volkswagen’s latest incarnation promises to be a very interesting package. A smaller grille, daytime driving lights, smaller headlamps and smaller rear lights will be the most obvious styling differences between Golf 5 and 6. The main differences will be under the body. For the first time active damping will be available as an option on the Golf. Smaller capacity engines will be a feature of the Golf 6, the petrol TFSI engine range will be used widely (Not only 1400cc, 1800cc and 2000cc but also as a 1200cc version too.) as will VW’s new Common Rail diesel range. Volkswagen are aiming to make their Golf 6 larger and more luxurious whilst having lower emissions and better fuel economy. The Golf 6 will be available as a 3 door and 5 door hatch from the outset; performance, estate, hybrid and ‘Plus’ versions will follow in 2009/2010.
Months prior to the Golf 6 launch Volkswagen dealerships will benefit from a couple of new Golf Estates. First up in the Bluemotion model which offers better emissions and consumption thanks to aerodynamic and mechanical tweaks. A month later the Golf estate will be available with the 4motion four-wheel drive system.
The Passat Coupe will offer a new dimension and style to the Passat range. Obviously styled differently to the saloon and estate Passats the 4 door Coupe will also benefit from revised active damping for added performance.
Volkswagen’s every present ability to innovate will continue at all the major motor shows; expect the “Small Family” concept to continue apace. The Beetle will start drawing styling concepts and a new Volkswagen pick up is expected to appear just before the new year bells toll for 2009.
The Scirocco is once again Golf based and starts its life as a front wheel drive, petrol powered car. Later in its life expect to see four-wheel drive and diesel versions. Drawing heavily from Volkswagen’s IROC design study the Scirocco will be the manufacturer’s return to the small 2+2 sports coupe market segment. Promising to be more performance orientated than the original the new Scirocco will be going head-to-head with Audi’s TT.
Volkswagen’s Golf has always been the hatchback benchmark since its introduction in 1974. The current Mark 5 version is an accomplished car with the GTI being a remarkable hot-hatch once more. As of November 2008 the Golf 5 will be old hat, the Golf 6 will be the new hatch in town. Offering more space and better features all in a car the same size as the current Golf 5 Volkswagen’s latest incarnation promises to be a very interesting package. A smaller grille, daytime driving lights, smaller headlamps and smaller rear lights will be the most obvious styling differences between Golf 5 and 6. The main differences will be under the body. For the first time active damping will be available as an option on the Golf. Smaller capacity engines will be a feature of the Golf 6, the petrol TFSI engine range will be used widely (Not only 1400cc, 1800cc and 2000cc but also as a 1200cc version too.) as will VW’s new Common Rail diesel range. Volkswagen are aiming to make their Golf 6 larger and more luxurious whilst having lower emissions and better fuel economy. The Golf 6 will be available as a 3 door and 5 door hatch from the outset; performance, estate, hybrid and ‘Plus’ versions will follow in 2009/2010.
Months prior to the Golf 6 launch Volkswagen dealerships will benefit from a couple of new Golf Estates. First up in the Bluemotion model which offers better emissions and consumption thanks to aerodynamic and mechanical tweaks. A month later the Golf estate will be available with the 4motion four-wheel drive system.
The Passat Coupe will offer a new dimension and style to the Passat range. Obviously styled differently to the saloon and estate Passats the 4 door Coupe will also benefit from revised active damping for added performance.
