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VW adds Twin Drive technology to sixth-gen Golf

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Filed under: Diesel, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Volkswagen

Click above for high-res images of the MKVI Golf Twin Drive

Volkswagen still has yet to announce a production hybrid drivetrain of any sort, instead choosing to focus its efforts on clean diesel technology, and with good effect - the new Jetta TDI was named the 2009 Green Car of the Year. Despite the lack of production plans, VeeDub has been testing some interesting hybrid concepts for the last few months, especially the Golf Twin Drive. Up until now, all of the Twin Drive models had been based on the previous fifth-generation Golf, but that has just been rectified as the German automaker has updated its concept with the latest chassis and sheetmetal.

Twenty Golf Twin Drive cars currently exist and are undergoing testing. Independent tests of the Twin Drive indicate that it can achieve over 90 miles per gallon (US). Three electric motors are used, one up front with the 1.5L diesel engine and one for each rear wheel, making this an all-wheel drive car. Despite its excellent efficiency, there is a high monetary cost to pay for this much technology, so don’t expect a production version any time soon.

Gallery: MK VI Golf Twin Drive

[Source: World Car Fans]

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2012 Volkswagen Golf expected to shed pounds

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Filed under: Trends, Economy, Green, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen, Rumormill

Click above for high-res gallery of the VW Golf VI

These days, when discussions turn towards the cars we’ll be driving a few years from now, efficiency and emissions are two unavoidable topics. Such is the case with the next-next generation of the VW Golf, following the sixth iteration that will hit European dealerships later this year. So, what will the seventh version have in store for us? Smaller engines and a smaller structure. For the last few decades, every succeeding redesign was just a bit bigger and more powerful that its predecessor. Expect that trend to end with the Mk VII Golf. You can bet that diesels will account for a larger percentage of sales too, possibly even in the States.

Just when are we likely to see Golf v7.0? Rumors point to 2012, but VeeDub is keeping quiet. What they do admit to, however, is working on it as you read this.

Gallery: Volkswagen Golf VI

[Source: Automotive News Europe - sub. req’d]

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Next VW Rabbit to take cues from IROC Concept?

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Filed under: Euro, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen

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The next-generation Golf/Rabbit will take many of its key design themes from the forthcoming Scirocco, according to enthusiast website InfoMotori. The Scirocco, as you know by now, is the name the production version of the IROC concept car introduced last year will wear when it heads to showrooms. To illustrate what this could translate into visually, they contracted designer Andrea Rosati to create renderings of a Golf sporting the IROCized design language. InfoMotori was kind enough to permit us to reproduce the images here for you.

Obviously, there’s nothing final about any of this. Whether or not you like the possible new look will have a lot to do with how much you like the IROC. We still think that new face makes the car look like some sort of Pokemon critter. But that’s just us.

Tell us what you think. For visual help, we’ve attached a gallery of the IROC as well.

[Source: InfoMotori]

Gallery: VW Golf VI renderengs by Andrea Rosati

Gallery: Volkswagen IROC

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Pics Aplenty: 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Filed under: Economy, Euro, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen

Click above for high-res gallery of the VW Golf VI

Though we got a preview of the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf earlier this month, it took VW this long to get its act together and release the full gamut of official images and details. In addition to the new exterior and interior, the Golf VI will also be offered with four TSI gas engines and two TDI diesels, and the superlative 6- and 7-speed DSG transmissions will replace automatic trannies in all but the entry-level models. Electronic nannies will include DCC Adaptive Chassis Control, Park Assist, a Rear Assist rearview camera and the Park Pilot with a visual display. Pricing hasn’t bee released yet for Europe, but expect it to start low and end high.

Gallery: Volkswagen Golf VI

[Source: Volkswagen]

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