VW brings four new models to Beijing auto show
Shanghai, April 9 (Gasgoo.com) Volkswagen will bring four new-brand vehicle models, including two independent vehicle models to this Beijing auto show in late April, a convertible coupe and a SUV model. Here we present these models for you one by one.
Convertible EOS
Convertible Coupe EOS
The first is Convertible Coupe EOS by Volkswagen. 4.41 meters long, 1.79 meters wide and 1.44 meters high, EOS is a mix of PassatB6 and Golf, while close to Cooper Convertible. But in touring performance, EOS, which is hard-top designed, is superior to Cooper Convertible both in sound insulation and body strength. In addition, the cover can be opened within 25 seconds by pressing the key on the central control console. Then a broad vision of sky comes to the four passengers.
Convertible Coupe EOS
To match hard-top cover of EOS, Volkswagen has designed a complete safety system for this model, including strong automobile body construction, standard double front seat SRS as well as specially-designed side aerocyst for forehead protection in emergency. Volkswagen noted that security measures of Convertible EOS will come into effect in 0.25 second when sensing an accident. Besides, the ESP dynamic stable system and the xenon head lamp are all standard equipment to provide the best safety.
SUV Tiguan
SUV Tiguan
The Tiguan, named "Tuhuan" in Chinese (which means "Happy Journey"), aims to be an urban SUV, and caters to high-income customers between 25 and 40 years old. Tiguan is expected to go on the market as imported complete cars between May and August with a selling price at between RMB300,000 ($42,800) and RMB400,000, while the home-made vehicle model will be launched at the end of 2008 or early 2009, priced at between RMB250,000 and RMB350,000.
SUV Tiguan
Volkswagen also brings two independent brands from FAW and SAIC.
MODEL X
Originating from the Volkswagen PQ34 platform, MODEL X is priced lower than Bora in the present market. MODEL X will possibly continue PASSTA's success. PASSTA leads the vehicle models, with its prototype Superb, while Shanghai Volkswagen has merely modified the front face. And MODEL X will probably follow this way due to the high research expense and long period of time. MODEL X will also be displayed at the auto show.
LAVIDA
LAVIDA
Lavida of Shanghai Volkswagen, also called MODEL Y at first, is a sedan for home and commercial use. Shanghai Volkswagen Lavida is expected to be displayed at this month's Beijing auto show.
Lavida is called "mini-Phaeton" for its similarity with Volkswagen's top brand Phaeton in the front face. In fact, as U-shape big-mouth grill of Volkswagen family is widely seen, the front face like Phaeton seemed more classic and graceful. Shanghai Volkswagen said Lavida is the A-level vehicle for Shanghai Volkswagen's next generation, and is also a new-brand model launched to meet Chinese consumers'needs as part of German Volkswagen's global product strategy. Based on the German Volkswagen's global design strategy, Shanghai Volkswagen's R&D team combined world's automobile fashion designs with Chinese consumers' esthetic sense in this model's design. It can be said that Lavida is a model of high quality and will become a top vehicle in the A-level market.
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