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The new Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Based on the latest version of the iconic Volkswagen, the Beetle Dune adds a cool, rugged off-road look, thanks to a body that has been raised by 50 mm compared with a standard Beetle, and 19-inch wheels with large tyres. 

A rear-mounted ski-rack is reminiscent of those fitted to classic Beetles, and makes a perfect accessory for the season.  In the summer, it could hold sand skis – the ideal accessory for surfing the sand dunes from which the Beetle Dune takes its name.

The Beetle Dune concept revisits an idea from January 2000, when Volkswagen showed the New Beetle Dune concept in Los Angeles.  But while that vehicle was far from a production possibility, the Beetle Dune is very much based on the current production model, using the same 210 PS turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed DSG gearbox, providing power to the front wheels. 

Under its shining ‘Arizona’ paint – a yellow-orange metallic – the Dune has two-part wheelarch extensions.  A ‘blade’ of 1.5 mm-wide plastic separates the main matt black wheelarch extensions from the body.  The matt wheelarch housings widen the body by 24 mm each side, for a total width of 1,856 mm, while the front and rear cladding lengthens the car overall by 12 mm to 4,290 mm.  At 1,536 mm tall, the Dune is 50 mm higher than a standard Beetle.

To fit with the increased body width, the Beetle Dune’s track has also been increased by 29 mm, to 1,607 mm at the front and 1,573 mm at the rear.  The five-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels wear 255/45 tyres.

Visually, the front and rear wheelarch extensions are joined by a brushed aluminium sill panel that runs between them, into which a chrome-plated underbody protection panel sits. 

At the front, the bumper has been comprehensively redesigned to incorporate a large black honeycomb air intake, with trapezoidal inserts either side.  In these inserts sit semi-circular LED fog lights, and above these is a slender horizontal LED turn indicator.  The Dune’s bonnet, meanwhile, has been made more bulbous, with a raised central section and prominent air vents on either side.

At the rear, above the modified bumper, sits a large rear spoiler, which, together with another roof-mounted spoiler, serves a dual purpose as a ski rack.

The interior of the car is largely familiar from the production Beetle, but with the characteristic dash-mounted glovebox this time replaced with a passenger grab handle.  The centre of the dash is dominated by a large high-resolution 7.7-inch touchscreen display.

Although a concept at this stage, Volkswagen is keen to gauge reaction to the car from the public and media at the NAIAS.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

Volkswagen is adding even more luxury and style to the best-selling Passat range, with the introduction of two new trim levels: Executive and Executive Style. 

The Executive sits above the entry level S and BlueMotion models in the Passat range, and comes with a comprehensive standard specification.

On the outside, new 17-inch ‘Michigan’ alloy wheels (a full-size alloy spare is also included) are complemented by exterior chrome trim, along with matt black roof rails on the Estate.

Inside, the S’s standard DAB radio, MDI multi-device interface with USB and iPhone cables and Bluetooth connectivity are added to with Volkswagen’s RNS 315 touchscreen satellite navigation system. The leather-trimmed multifunction wheel and gear lever are enhanced by Vienna leather upholstery, including heated front seats, and electric adjustment for the driver’s seat.

Standard 2Zone climate control helps to keep the cabin at the perfect temperature for both driver and front passenger, while automatic lights and wipers ensure vision is optimised at all times, as does the auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror.  Cruise control is also fitted, along with front and rear parking sensors, with both audible output and optical display.

In total, the Passat Executive comes with over £1,700-worth of equipment versus the Highline model that it replaces, for a premium of just £200, meaning on the road prices start from £20,235.

The Executive Style builds on the Executive, but as the name suggests, it comes with a more distinctive look.  Hunkered down on 15 mm lower sports suspension, the Executive Style comes with 18-inch ‘Kansas’ alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, front fog lights, and tinted rear glass together worth more than £2,000 for just £995 over the Executive.  

The Executive and Executive Style trims are available to order from 2 January 2014, when they replace the Highline, Sport and R-Line trims in the line-up. 

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

The City Emergency Braking system is an innovative safety technology.

Automatically activated at speeds under 18mph, it uses a laser sensor to detect the risk of an impending collision and automatically primes the brakes to make them more sensitive.

If the driver does not brake and a collision is imminent then the system applies them automatically.

Depending on speed and situation, City Emergency Braking can reduce accident severity and even avoid a crash.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

Low range is a reduction gear range in off-road cars. It makes driving easier on difficult terrain and on very steep gradients. Together with 4MOTION four-wheel drive, it allows the car to make good progress over rugged ground. In the Touareg, the reduction gear ratio of 2.66:1 for heavy-duty off-road driving can be electronically activated by means of the suspension switch. This provides maximum drive force at low speeds. It enables the Touareg to safely climb slopes of 45 degrees.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk