Volkswagen on the Geneva Motorshow 2019 by Andreas G. Schleith

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Volkswagen at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show

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Notes: This media information and also the images and films for the new models presented in Geneva can be found on the internet at www.volkswagen-newsroom.com The equipment details and technical data for models apply only to the model range offered in Germany. There may be differences in other countries. 1) Concept car 2) The vehicle is not yet on sale 3) Near-production concept car

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Comeback of a lifestyle: The world premiere of the electric ID. BUGGY Summer cruiser: ID. BUGGY1) takes the idea of the legendary dune buggies into the age of electric mobility

Based on MEB: Safety chassis with zero-emission drive and battery based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB)

Pure driving pleasure: With the ID. BUGGY concept car, Volkswagen is showing a new, leisure-oriented facet of electric mobility

No roof, no doors: Weatherproof interior with two integrated seats and fully digital cockpit

Born in California: The dune buggy was invented in the 60s on the west coast of the USA based on the Beetle

Energy for the beach: 62 kWh battery designed for short but active distances of 250 kilometres (WLTP)

Statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purist design is the modern, retro-free interpretation of an iconâ&#x20AC;? (Klaus Bischoff, Chief Designer)

Flexible quick-charging station: The Volkswagen Group Components Division introduces revolutionary e-vehicle charging system in Geneva

Floating body: The body seems to visually float above the chassis and 18-inch wheels

Opportunity for external manufacturers: ID. BUGGY can be built by start-ups in a wide variety of versions

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ID. BUGGY – Compatible with the beaches of the world Wolfsburg / Geneva, March 2019. This car is a leap in time: the ID. BUGGY. A snap of the fingers – and suddenly it’s as if someone has catapulted the concept of the Californian dune buggies of the 60s and the associated lifestyle into the future. “The purist design of the ID. BUGGY is the modern, retrofree interpretation of an icon. Unmistakably a buggy. And yet completely reconceived,” outlines Volkswagen Chief Designer Klaus Bischoff. A zero-emission high-tech vehicle for the summer, the beach, the city – visually and technically a new facet of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). Volkswagen is showing the ID. BUGGY for the first time at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show (7 to 17 March 2019). Concurrently, the company is taking the opportunity of the trade show premiere to present a flexible charging station that is close to series production and is set to revolutionise charging infrastructure. From boxer to electric motor. The parallels between the beach buggies of the past and the new ID. BUGGY shorten a period of five decades to a blink of an eye. All buggies from the 60s featured a high degree of modular variability – based

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on the chassis of the legendary Beetle with a four-cylinder boxer engine running at the rear. Small series manufacturers stretched a cover made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) over the chassis and engine of the Beetle, thus writing automotive history. The ID. BUGGY is tied to this cult concept with the technical possibilities of the modern age. The basis here is the progressive chassis of the MEB. Integrated in the vehicle floor: a high-voltage battery. In the case of the ID. BUGGY, this lithium-ion battery has an energy content of 62 kWh to supply the 150 kW / 204 PS electric motor in the rear with electricity over an active driving range of around 250 kilometres (WLTP). An additional electric motor in the front axle is also conceivable in order to realise a four-wheel drive with an “electric propshaft”. No roof, no doors. The MEB provides a good opportunity to combine the sharpest proportions with the new design DNA of e-mobility. The ID. BUGGY shows this par excellence. The clear, sculptured design language expresses the unique feeling of freedom when driving the buggy. To be able to feel the wind, a fixed roof and doors were deliberately dispensed with. This is why the resilient and minimalist design of the

interior is characterised by waterproof materials. The concept car is a pure 2-seater; however, the ID. BUGGY can also be converted to a 2+2-seater. Powered by Volkswagen, built by X. The composite body, manufactured in a mixed aluminium/steel/plastic construction, is self-supporting. Thanks to the modular design, the upper body area can be detached from the MEB chassis. A clear signal to small series manufacturers and start-ups: As in the past, Volkswagen is opening up to external producers with the ID. BUGGY concept. The offer: On this basis you can build the emission-free dune buggy for a new era – no matter whether for Santa Barbara in California, the Yalong Bay in China or St. Peter-Ording in Germany. In general, the MEB also has the potential to become the new technical basis for e-mobility for many automobile manufacturers. Background: At the beginning of 2019, Volkswagen announced for the first time that it intended to also make the MEB accessible to competitors as an electric vehicle platform.

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Forerunner of an ID. model? At the same time, the ID. BUGGY illustrates the broad spectrum of emission-free mobility that can be achieved with the modular electric drive matrix within the Volkswagen brand: After the ID.1) (compact class), ID. BUZZ 1) (van), ID. CROZZ 1) (SUV) and ID. VIZZION 1) (saloon), the new ID. BUGGY is the fifth concept car based on MEB, with which Volkswagen underlines the multifaceted nature of the ID. Family. Unlike the four first concept cars, the ID. BUGGY has consciously been designed without an assisted driving system. It was conceived as a summer cruiser and to be fun to drive especially over short distances. The concept car shows by way of example that there is also room for a zero-emission vehicle with reduced equipment – of whatever type – in the future product range of the ID. Family.

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Exterior design – Pure Buggy, pure ID. Firm proportions. The ID. BUGGY was designed for driving over unpaved tracks, dunes and beaches. You can see it on every millimetre and from every perspective. But of course, this Volkswagen is also predestined for warm evenings in the city. “Summer in the City” – live and via Bluetooth speaker. The driver and front passenger observe the striking raised wings; in the middle of the vehicle, the lowered sill panel openings continue the line of the wings; in the rear-view mirrors, the shoulder of the rear end rises up high. The surrounding line of free-standing wings, sill panel openings, raised front bonnet and an even higher rear end – painted in a matt but radiant Fern Green – surrounds the car. The area below – also surrounding the car – is in dark Grey Tech Blue, a textured paint. The effect of these two colours is brilliant: It allows the green part to visually float above the dark blue area. This is new and light – but still pure Buggy, pure ID. The open zero-emission concept car is 4,063 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,463 mm high. The front and rear overhang are quite short at 686 mm and 727 mm respectively. The wheelbase between the axles is 2,650 mm.

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Friendly front end. Volkswagen is one of the few car manufacturers whose vehicles’ brand association can be immediately identified even without a classic radiator grille. This is because the design can be genetically traced back to the Beetle and Transporter. Cars without any kind of radiator grille. They didn’t need it with their air-cooled rear engines. The same is true for the ID. Family. Because their electric motors do not need an airstream. This also characterises the front end of the ID. BUGGY – a completely new vehicle immediately recognisable as a Volkswagen. This conciseness of design also makes the ID. BUGGY unique. And more than that: With this concept car, the team headed by Klaus Bischoff created a completely new approach for a summer cruiser. The surrounding line of the front bonnet actually seems to float above the massive bumper. The same is true for the three-dimensional LED headlamps with their oval daytime running light and pupil-like dipped and main beams. Visually, there is the impression that the LED ovals also float freely and are only firmly connected to the car in the area of the front bonnet. The VW logo on the bonnet is also designed as an LED element. Two red, robust steel eyelets are integrated in the bumpers to rescue other vehicles or the ID. BUGGY

itself, if it can no longer drive. LED turn signals are integrated in the side and top of the rear-view mirror caps. All the details together make up the friendly, confident face of a new allterrain vehicle. Last but not least, a solid aluminium underbody guard ensures that the front axle and ancillaries are not damaged during off-road driving. Floating silhouette. In the same way as the front bonnet, the top side section of the body seems to float. With its distinctive character line, it runs above the 18-inch wheels and off-road

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tyres (255/55 BFGoodrich at front and 285/60 BFGoodrich at rearÂŽ All Terrain T/A). In the area of the sill, this line drops and rises again at the rear. The side sill panel runs parallel to it. At the same time, it assumes the function of an additional underbody guard; here, too, the choice of material was aluminium (coated with a chrome effect paint). Ground clearance under the axles is 240 mm. Everything is cleanly and yet emotionally designed. A few lines that create a must-have feeling. In the centre, the open silhouette provides a view of the backrests of the integral seats and the multifunctional ID. steering wheel. The roof frames are in Grey Tech Blue. The reinforced windscreen frame together with the Targa bar, which is also open at the side, provides rollover support. There is no roof in the classic sense. However, a black tarpaulin can be stretched between the windscreen frame and the Targa bar as a sun sail or light weather protection. Powerful rear end. The rear end is very high and wide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; typical for a buggy. It looks clean and cool, light and yet robust. Here, too, the surrounding character line continues. Painted in Fern Green, the upper section of the rear seems to float above the lower dark blue section. Just like the LED headlights at the front

end, the three-dimensional LED tail light clusters at the rear have an oval design. The outer rim is integrated in the area painted in the car colour at the top – the effect of which is that the lower 60 per cent visually floats above the black body level. The interface for battery charging is located underneath the illuminated VW logo at the rear. A solid bumper cross beam runs below it – also fitted with red eyelets as an attachment point for ropes. Next to it are the LED turn signals. Finally, on the lowest level there is another aluminium underbody guard.

for the floor plate with anti-slip knobs. The driver and passenger sit on integral seats; headrests and belt guides are integrated into the backrests. They also have an unusually large amount of space, as the ID. BUGGY – despite its modular shortened wheelbase – also has the typical large open space of the ID. Family due to its compact electric drive and axles arranged further to the outside. This open space always provides room that is about one class above that of comparable cars with a conventional drive.

Interior concept – Minimalistic, resilient Resilient open space. The world of the 60s dune buggies and the new era of electric mobility merge on board the ID. BUGGY into a retro-free interpretation of the classic. The minimalist interior is characterised by easy handling and waterproof materials. The clean surface design, like the exterior, is resilient. All elements surrounding the exterior are a continuation of the body painted in Fern Green. Colour-coordinated: the upper areas of the backrests in Fern Green Accent. The majority of the interior trim is finished in Grey Tech Blue as a robust softtouch paint. They withstand the drive on the beach unscathed like a summer rain shower in the city. This is particularly true

Hexagon steering wheel. The driver takes hold of the multifunction steering wheel (flattened hexagon) with controls in the crossbar (in Fern Green Accent). The controls react to touch (capacitive), but at the same time light pressure is required to prohibit accidental activation of functions. The Phone and Media functions are controlled using illuminated fields. The outer rim of the steering wheel is covered with water-repellent leather (Nappa Silver Grey colour). The inner rim is designed in Grey Tech Blue. This dark blue soft-touch paint also characterises the luggage compartment at the rear, where the load is secured with adjustable tensioning straps.

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Digital instruments. The minimalistic digital cockpit has been designed to match the character and design of the ID. BUGGY: With the “Hey you” display in the cockpit, the concept car greets its driver and draws attention to the fact that it is ready for operation. The Volkswagen designers and engineers have kept the entire operating logic intuitive. Some simple examples: if the driver changes the gear position (D, N or R) by clicking a small wheel on the right side of the steering column forward or backward, this gear change is displayed as a rotational movement directly in the Digital Cockpit – the clicking motion and visualisation unite. Another example of intuitive operating logic is the pedal cluster: The triangular arrow symbol for “Start”, as known from consumer electronics, is incorporated in the accelerator pedal, while the brake pedal is provided with a vertical double bar for “Stop”. Symbols that are understood worldwide. Electric drive – Zero emissions, as you like it Variable configuration. The zero-emission drive of the I.D. BUGGY is made up of the electric motor integrated in the rear axle together with the power electronics and 1-speed gearbox, the high-voltage flat battery (62 kWh) arranged in the car floor to

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save space and the additional units integrated in the vehicle front end. The electric motor delivers 150 kW / 204 PS. The character of the sporty ID. BUGGY matches the engine that provides a maximum torque of 310 Nm from standstill. This means that the electric vehicle always provides enough power on the rear axle, even off-road. With full acceleration on paved slopes, the concept car reaches 100 km/h after just 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically controlled at 160 km/h. As an alternative to the rear drive, it is also possible to fit a second electric motor in the front axle of the ID. BUGGY. In this case, an “electric propshaft” would distribute the power of the 4MOTION four-wheel drive between the front and rear axles in fractions of a second as soon as this is necessary for reasons of driving dynamics. Focused on performance. Regardless of rear drive or four-wheel drive, power electronics control the high-voltage energy flow between the engine and battery. The power electronics convert direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). The on-board electronics are supplied with 12V via a DC/DC converter. The position of the battery in the vehicle floor has a positive effect on the neutral handling properties of the ID. BUGGY, as the centre of gravity is moved down.

Flexible quick-charging stations – Revolution in charging infrastructure Charging anywhere in the world. In Geneva, the Volkswagen Group brand is demonstrating how charging can be realized and revolutionized in the future at any location – whether on the beach, at festivals, in the city or wherever: With the trade show premiere, a flexible quick-charging station. This can be set up temporarily or installed permanently. Powerbank for e-vehicles. The concept for these mobile charging stations, which is close to series production, works on the principle of a powerbank, like the ones millions of people use for their smartphones when travelling – only much larger and more powerful. The charging capacity is up to 360 kWh. Thanks to the DC quick-charge technology with a maximum capacity of 100 kW, the batteries of the Volkswagen MEB models can be recharged up to 80 per cent in just half an hour. If the power level of the batteries installed in the charging station falls below a defined value, the discharged charging station is simply replaced for a charged one. However, if it is connected permanently to the mains supply, the battery pack permanently recharges.

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Charging station as a building block of the energy revolution. If the station charges with electricity produced from renewable resources – such as solar or wind energy – this new charging station for the first time allows the sustainable electricity to be stored temporarily. This will make electric mobility CO₂-neutral. Countries such as Germany, which feed in a high proportion of sustainably produced electricity into the grid following on from the energy revolution, will now for the first time be able to store a portion of this energy, as soon as the grid of quick-charging stations together reaches a defined volume. One battery, two lives. The flexible quick-charging station is also twice as sustainable, As the station’s battery pack is technically related to that of the future ID. Family. This concept offers not only the advantage of scalability in versions with different capacities – but also a secondary use for older ID. models. Background: If a vehicle battery falls below a defined residual capacity during its life cycle, it is replaced. If this battery then passes an extensive test, if can be used in a mobile charging station and thus reused.

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Production in Germany starting in 2020. Flexible fast charging stations will help to accelerate the expansion of the charging infrastructure. In 2020 Volkswagen Group Components will launch the production of new charging stations in the German component plant in Hanover and at the same time bring to the market the first models of the new ID. Family. The historic ideal – California dreamin’ Born in California. The idea of the buggy was born in California. Self-built racers with V8 engines cruised over the dunes of the Pacific beaches there for the first time in the 1950s. At some point, the first Beetle chassis with rollover bars and a Boxer engine in the rear appeared on the beaches. This sight gave Bruce Meyers, until then busy with the construction of boats and surfboards, the idea of a lightweight GFRP body. In 1964 the American presented his first model: a bright red thing called “Old Red”. In the dunes of Pismo Beach, a laid-back setting between San Francisco and Los Angeles, he wrote automotive history with it. As an engineer, artist, boat builder and surfer, he brought the perfect combination

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of profession and vocation to create a new type of vehicle that would soon inspire hundreds of thousands of people as a dune or beach buggy. At the beginning of the 70s, buggy mania also broke out in Europe. The breakthrough is largely thanks to three editors of the German magazine “Gute Fahrt”: The trio obtained a design certificate from TÜV and at the same time gained the long-standing Volkswagen partner Karmann for the production and construction of the “Karmann GF Buggy”. From now on, all buggies approved in Germany benefited from the model certificate. Until the peak of the buggy boom in the 80s, many other suppliers entered the market in Europe. One of the best-known and most successful small-series manufacturers was Apal from Belgium.

“Apal-Buggy” Note: 1) Concept vehicle

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Technical data â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Design parameters Technical basis Status

Modular electric drive matrix Concept Car

Drive / range / driving performances Drive Electric motor, rear drive (optional all-wheel drive) Max. output electric motor 150 kW / 204 PS Max. torque electric motor 310 Nm Battery capacity 62 kWh Range (WLTP) 250 km Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 7.2 s Top speed 160 km/h (controlled) Body Length Width Height Wheelbase

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686 / 727 mm 240 mm 1,589 mm 1,598 mm VA 255/55 R18, HA 285/60 R18 Fern Green, Grey Tech Blue

Vehicle interior / luggage compartment Seats Two front integral seats Luggage compartment Flexible use, with tensioning straps Colours Fern Green, Fern Green Accent, Grey Tech Blue

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The new Passat: the world’s most successful mid-range model will be the first Volkswagen to offer partly automated driving at cruising speed Pre-sales from May: In-depth technical update of the best-selling Passat2) opens a window into the future of the product line

MIB3 goes online: the new Modular Infotainment Matrix systems with integrated SIM card will make their début in the Passat

Travel Assist as a world première: the Passat will be the first Volkswagen to offer partially automated driving at cruising speed

Zero emissions in the city: the electric range of the new Passat GTE3) has been increased to up to around 55 km** in the WLTP cycle (approx. 70 km** in NEDC)

IQ.LIGHT: following the latest Touareg, the Passat will also be offered with IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights

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Wolfsburg/Geneva, March 2019. More comfortable, more digital, and with even more enhanced integration: the highly advanced eighth generation of the Passat celebrates its debut in Geneva. Ralf Brandstätter, Chief Operating Officer for the Volkswagen brand: “This spring, the 30 millionth Passat will roll off the production line. This makes it the most successful mid-range model in the world. The technical update will consolidate its position as one of the best vehicles for business.” Travel Assist will be available for the first time in the new Passat. According to Mr Brandstätter: “The Passat has always been a reflection of technical progress. And this is no exception. With the world première of the new Travel Assist, our bestselling car is the first Volkswagen which enables partially automated motion across nearly the entire speed range – a true milestone on the path to autonomous driving.” Travel Assist is activated from the multifunction steering wheel at the touch of a button. The driver must constantly monitor the system for legal and safety-related reasons. To ensure this, Travel Assist (which is active between 0 and 210 km/h) checks whether the driver has hands on the steering wheel. This is more convenient in the new Passat than ever before, as a direct

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result of the first capacitive steering wheel from Volkswagen. This detects touch by the driver, providing an interactive interface to systems such as Travel Assist. A single touch of the wheel is all it takes. The capacitive surface then detects that the driver is still in control of the car (previously, the driver had to move the steering wheel slightly). Warning signals (visual, acoustic, and brake movement) will alert the driver if they take their hands off the wheel for longer than ten seconds. If the driver does not react, Emergency Assist will automatically brake the Passat, bringing it to a stop. A whole range of assist systems are available for the new Passat. Emergency Steering Assist, which increases safety in evasive manoeuvres by means of braking intervention, also celebrates its debut in the Passat. The latest generation of adaptive cruise control, ACC, incorporates predictive cruise control. Previously used purely for distance control, ACC now reacts to speed limits, localities, bends, roundabouts, and junctions by appropriately adjusting the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speed. If the Passat is fitted with DSG, ACC becomes a traffic jam and stop-and-go assistant, as the vehicle then moves off again automatically.

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A new multifunction camera perfects the Lane Assist guidance feature (now detects grass areas in addition to lane boundaries). These include the lane change system Side Assist plus Rear Traffic Alert, the emergency braking system Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitoring, the trailer manoeuvring system Trailer Assist, and the Park Assist parking system. Volkswagen has considerably enhanced the electromechanical brake servo (eBKV). The system is now standard on board the entire model series, enabling the brakes to respond even more quickly, and resulting in impressive enhancements to assisted driving. Adaptive Cruise Control reacts more comfortably, as braking interventions can be controlled more precisely. In conjunction with Front Assist together with Pedestrian Monitoring, the braking distance can be shortened considerably within system limits. These technologies are now grouped under IQ.DRIVE, the new umbrella brand for Volkswagen driver assist systems that pave the way toward assisted driving. Along with its assist systems, the Passat represents the most advanced version of IQ.DRIVE yet seen.

Reworked exterior and new lighting design The front and rear bumpers, radiator grille and Passat logo, now located centrally at the rear, have all been redesigned. In addition, new LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, and LED tail light clusters ensure a distinctive light design. Benefits of the IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights include interactive light control, making night driving safer and easier. Two LED projection systems provide dipped and main beam lighting. The turn signal, daytime running light, and side light are also realised with LEDs. The LEDs on the turn signal with their “wipe” effect are arranged as a narrow horizontal stripe at the top within the headlight. These act as daytime running lights when the turn signal is not in use. The LEDs in the daytime running light also form the side light when dimmed. The driver switches on the automatic daytime headlights using Dynamic Light Assist. The Passat itself deals with everything else: dimming, main beam activation, city lighting, motorway light. Automatically.

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LEDs are the preferred light source even in the basic variants. The dipped beam and main beam as well as the daytime running lights and side lights are implemented using daylight white LEDs in the standard headlight. In addition, the combined fog and cornering light in the bumper optimises visibility using LED technology. The tail light clusters at the rear are equipped exclusively with LEDs. The LED tail lights are also fitted with a turn signal wipe function in the top-of-the-range model. Appealing interior The Passat’s interior boasts new trim finishes and fabrics, redesigned door trims, a new trim colour, new instruments and a new steering wheel. There is a stylish backlit Passat logo in the dash panel instead of an analogue clock. The centre console tops off a large, open storage compartment with an optional inductive interface for smartphones and adjacent USB-C connection. New Digital Cockpit: three different configurations of the 11.7-inch display can now be customised at the touch of a button on the new multifunction steering wheel, and the display produces even sharper contrast.

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Top-quality sound: Danish hi-fi specialist Dynaudio has carefully adapted the 700-watt sound system to fit the interior perfectly, and to create the best quality sound yet in a Passat. Always online Volkswagen provides expansive digitalisation with respect to operation and information in the new Passat. Compatible Samsung smartphones become a mobile key for opening and starting the Passat. Volkswagen App Connect – the interface for integrating smartphone apps – offers wireless integration of iPhone apps for the first time at Volkswagen, meaning the Passat can be left permanently online. As well as improved navigation-related services with real-time information, this encompasses new technologies and offerings, music streaming services, Internet radio, natural voice control enriched with online content, seamless use of online services provided by Volkswagen We, and future cloud-based portable vehicle settings. radio.net now allows drivers and passengers to enjoy online radio stations in addition to FM, AM, and DAB stations from around the world. Passengers can also connect their smartphone, tablet, e-book reader, or similar devices to

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the Internet via a Wi-Fi hotspot. Natural voice control is also available in the Passat thanks to the online connection. “Hello Volkswagen” – that’s all the driver needs to say to wake up the Passat to respond to commands. All key navigation, phone, and radio functions can be voice-controlled. For example, simply say, “I want to go to Jungfernstieg in Hamburg,” to activate the navigation system. Another very useful feature is the ability to dictate text messages – the Infotainment system even reads out any messages received. Volkswagen We This digital platform also bundles mobility services from external partners. Volkswagen creates space for new concepts such as We Park (cashless parking), and We Deliver (car access-based services – providing access to the vehicle for service partners). Zero emissions in the city The new Passat GTE is equipped with an even larger battery, with an energy content increased from 9.9 kWh to 13.0 kWh – an increase of 31 per cent. The pure electric range was thus extended correspondingly. It is now capable of covering up to approximately 55 km** in the new WLTP cycle, corresponding

to around 70 km** in accordance with the NEDC. In addition, a new operating mode configuration has made it much easier to reserve sufficient battery capacity for city destinations. As before, the Passat GTE can be temporarily used as a zero emission vehicle and is not currently liable for road tolls in major cities such as London. At the same time, the combination of the electric motor and turbocharged engine (160 kW / 218 PS system power) means the Passat GTE provides the benefits of a comfortable, safe long-distance vehicle. The Passat GTE already complies with limits set out in the Euro 6d emissions standard, which applies to new vehicles from 2021. Charging via the electricity grid The Passat GTE is equipped with a 3.6 kW battery charger. When connected to a conventional electrical grid with 230 volts / 2.3 kW, the battery – if completely empty – will be fully charged within six hours and 15 minutes. The charging time falls to four hours with a wall box or a charging station with 360 volts / 3.6 kW.

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Particulate filter as standard The new 2.0 TDI Evo is the forerunner of a new generation of diesel engines – a highly efficient turbo diesel engine with an output of 110 kW / 150 PS that produces 10 g/km** less CO₂ than the equivalent engine in its predecessor. The spectrum of drives also includes three petrol engines (TSI***) with 110 kW / 150 PS, 140 kW / 190 PS, and 200 kW / 272 PS as well as three diesel engines (TDI****). The latter deliver 88 kW / 120 PS, 140 kW / 190 PS, and 176 kW / 240 PS respectively. All TSI and TDI units fulfil the requirements of the Euro 6d-TEMP emission standard. Whether a petrol or diesel engine, all new Passats are equipped with a particulate filter. Low operating costs With high-production-volume engines, the Passat is one of the most economical mid-range models in terms of Cost of Ownership (CoO). Take the Passat 2.0 TDI SCR with 110 kW / 150 PS as an example: its COO amounts to 17.3 ct/km – the best among its direct competitors.

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New equipment structure The basic equipment has the designation “Passat”, followed by “Business”, with the highest level in future being referred to as “Elegance”. Business and Elegance can be ordered with optional R-Line personalisation. The launch will also see the release of a sporty special-edition model limited to 2,000 units: the Passat R-Line3) Edition in an exclusive colour. The special-edition model will be available with one of the two most powerful engines (176-kW-TDI or 200-kW-TSI) and 4MOTION all-wheel drive as standard. Passat Alltrack3) The permanently all-wheel drive model version of the Passat Estate is a crossover between the Estate and SUV. The standard specification of the Passat Alltrack includes bumpers adapted for off-road driving with underbody protection, sill extensions also featuring underbody protection, and robust wheel arch extensions. Thanks to a special off-road mode, modified running gear with greater ground clearance (172 mm), and the permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive, the Passat Alltrack is just as much at home when driving off-road on terrain otherwise reserved for SUVs. Notes: 2) The vehicle is not yet on sale 3) Near-production concept car

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** Range, consumption and emission figures are forecast values *** All TSI are equipped with a petrol particulate filter **** All TDI are equipped with a diesel particulate filter and SCR catalytic converter

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Volkswagen T-Roc R: New top version of the compact crossover model World premiere of the near-production concept car in Geneva

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Râ&#x20AC;?-specific, sporty design with newly designed front and rear ends

High-performance variant with 221 kW / 300 PS and 400 Nm

Extensive standard features: progressive steering, sports running gear with driving mode selection and race mode, launch control and a traction control system that can be disengaged

4MOTION all-wheel drive and 7-gear dual-clutch gearbox as standard

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Performance for the road and the race track Wolfsburg / Geneva, March 2019. The Wolfsburg-based automotive producer is set to present the Volkswagen T-Roc R at the International Geneva Motor Show (7 - 17 March 2019), the latest top model in the successfully launched crossover product line. Developed by Volkswagen R, this powerful vehicle boasts some impressive performance data: the fourcylinder TSI engine with its 2.0 litre capacity and proven Volkswagen TSI technology has an output of 221 kW / 300 PS as well as torque of 400 Nm. It is equipped with a 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a 7-gear DSG dual-clutch gearbox as standard. This combination ensures excellent acceleration without any loss of traction. The Volkswagen T-Roc R can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The sports running gear (with lowered suspension) ensures ideal road holding. The progressive steering included as standard plays a major part in ensuring agile driving behaviour, while the 17-inch brake system – which was previously only found in the Volkswagen Golf R Performance – provides effective braking.

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The driving modes include a special race mode, which guarantees an especially sporty driving experience. These measures are supplemented by the launch control feature, which provides optimal traction during acceleration while offering maximum drive torque and a corresponding stability management program. The ESC Electronic Stability Control feature can be manually switched off to ensure particularly dynamic driving on the edge. Thanks to its sporty handling and specific design, the T-Roc R offers the perfect combination of performance and lifestyle. Specific, distinctive “R” design The sporty characteristics of the Volkswagen T-Roc R are underscored by the specific, unmistakable design on the exterior and in the interior. The exterior of the powerful crossover has some major differences compared to its more conservative counterparts. The specially redesigned radiator grille has a polished silver band of anodised aluminium on the underside that runs the entire width of the vehicle. The “R” logo can be clearly seen on the radiator grille, and it is mirrored by a specific design strip which runs over the side panels and doors. The bumper – which was developed specifically for this model – has a sporty design and is painted in the same colour as the vehicle

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at the front and back. The light units in the independent, vertically arranged daytime running lights are integrated into the bumper at the front. In addition, the adapted underbody guard in the same colour as the trim and the specific air inlets are typical of the “R” design.

customers have a choice between the exclusive R colour Lapiz Blue Metallic or Pure White Uni, Flash Red Uni, Turmeric Yellow Metallic, White Silver Metallic, Energetic Orange Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Effect and Indium Grey Metallic. The roof can be painted black in connection with all colour options if desired.

The view of the rear is characterised by an equally sporty bumper in the same colour as the vehicle, and includes visual air outlets in the upper part and an “R” diffuser in a contrasting colour. The double-ended exhaust system on both the left and right are specific to the “R” model. The T-Roc R is equipped with 18-inch Spielberg alloy wheels as standard. The 19-inch Pretoria dark graphite matt alloy 235/40 R19 wheels are available as an optional extra.

Vehicle interior that exudes a motorsport feeling With an “R” logo on the key cap, even the car key indicates that this is a special vehicle. Upon opening the door, the eye is drawn to the stainless steel sill panel trims which also bear the “R” logo – synonymous with especially powerful engines and exclusively designed vehicles at Volkswagen since 2010. The motif is also neatly embroidered on the seat backrests. The special leather multifunction sports steering wheel with paddle levers and decorative stitching in Crystal Grey also shows its sporty side with the “R” logo, as does the black headliner and the greeting on the start screen. The pedals shimmer in stainless steel.

Design elements created exclusively for the Volkswagen T-Roc R include the elegant mirror caps in a matt chrome look, a roof spoiler and door add-ons in the colour of the vehicle, the skid plate painted in an accent colour, black embossed and slightly widened wheel arches, and black brake callipers with a clear “R” logo on the high-performance braking system. In terms of the vehicle body paintwork for the sportiest T-Roc R model,

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The entire interior of the Volkswagen T-Roc R is of an exceptionally high quality, as evidenced by the white ambient lighting, Shadow Steel “R” decoration, modified foam inserts beneath plastic elements, and the materials used in the seat upholstery provide. The seat cushion bolsters are made from comfortable ArtVelours microfibre. Quality options for greater individuality You can configure the Volkswagen T-Roc R to your liking with more quality options. Options include the sporty yet elegant leather package, with the seat cushions and backrests finished in high-quality nappa leather. The side panels with carbon inserts underline its sporty nature, as does the decorative stitching in Crystal Grey and the “R” logo stitched into the backrest. Meanwhile, the exclusive R interior paintwork effortlessly catches the eye. The 19-inch Pretoria alloy wheels in Dark Graphite turn heads when out on the road. They come with 235/40 R19 tyres and the R-performance titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic.

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Successful crossover model At the end of 2017, Volkswagen expanded its range to include an all-new crossover in the compact class: the T-Roc. Crisp dimensions outside, high functionality inside. A stylish all-rounder that combines the sovereignty of an SUV with the dynamics of a compact hatchback. The T-Roc is just as at home in the urban world as it is on the most beautiful routes in the world.

The harmonious concept of the T-Roc is the basis of its success and has already inspired many customers. Since its market launch in November 2017, it has been sold around 200,000 times worldwide. The compact crossover’s broad range is now being expanded to include the new T-Roc R, an emphatically sporty model that appeals to individualists who attach as much importance to a stylish appearance as to outstanding driving performance. Volkswagen R – the name says it all The new T-Roc R was developed and tested by Volkswagen R, including at the legendary Nürburgring race track. The development of the vehicle was also supported by the racing driver expertise of WRX World Champion Petter Solberg and Volkswagen works driver Benjamin Leuchter. Volkswagen R is a 100% owned independent subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. The letter R has stood for racing since the first model, the Golf R32, and expresses the close connection to motor sports.

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The future’s most powerful Volkswagen: World première of the new Touareg V8 TDI in Geneva Excellent performance: The new Touareg V8 TDI3), with 310 kW / 421 PS, is the most powerful diesel SUV made by a German manufacturer

Designed for exceptional comfort: The brand’s top model and product line enters the market with pneumatic suspension as standard

Torque of a supercar: Even at 1000 rpm, the new V8 TDI generates 900 Nm of torque

Début to come in 2019: The Touareg V8 TDI, a concept car close to series production exhibited in Geneva, will be released in Europe from the end of May

Clean: New eight-cylinder high-tech engine meets Euro-6d-TEMP emission standards

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Less than five seconds to sprint to 100km/h Wolfsburg / Geneva, March 2019. In a world première, Volkswagen showed the new Touareg V8 TDI3) at the 89th International Geneva Motor Show (7-17 March). With performance of 310 kW / 421 HP (3,500 to 5,000 rpm), it is the most powerful diesel SUV from any German manufacturer. The maximum torque from the 4.0-litre eight-cylinder engine is at the same level as supercars: 900 Newton metres (1,000 to 3,250 rpm). Whether cruising at low speeds, on quick travel stages or in the country - this power provides excellent drive characteristics. The Touareg V8 TDI showcases its dynamic nature when it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of the Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI is limited to 250 km/h. As with the V6 model in the product line, the new V8 version also meets the conditions of the Euro-6d-TEMP emission standard. The future flagship of the brand will appear on the market in the initial countries from the end of May 2019.

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Exclusive, as standard. Buyers of the latest V8 top SUV model will have a choice between the standard “Elegance” or “Atmosphere” design packages for their interiors. Both packages cost extra for the V6 versions. “Atmosphere” is a warm, inviting interior featuring wood and natural tones; “Elegance” is a technical interior where metal dominates along with selected colour tones. Both the seating and door trims are finished in leather (“Vienna” type) in both versions as standard. As an option, the Touareg V8 TDI can, like all other models in the series, be ordered as a sportier “R-Line” model. Air suspension and 19-inch wheels. Compared to the already very well-equipped V6 models, the standard equipment has been extended even further: In addition there is also the 4-Corner air suspension, an electrically opening and closing boot lid, comfort seats, an anti-theft alarm, pedals in stainless steel, and the “Light & Sight” package (including automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors and automatic headlight control). What is more, the Touareg V8 TDI is equipped with 19-inch “Tirano” alloy wheels as standard instead of 18-inch wheels.

Digitalised cockpit. One of the many technical innovations of the new Touareg generation is the optional “Innovision Cockpit”. Here, the 12.0-inch display of the digital instruments and the 15-inch TFT touch screen of the top-of-the-range Discover Premium Infotainment system are merged into a digital operating, information, communication and entertainment unit that is always on and can be intuitively controlled and fully personalised. The “Innovision Cockpit” has virtually no traditional buttons, switches or controls, but uses them where it makes sense – such as for intuitive volume control in the centre console or via the steering wheel. Using the “Innovision Cockpit”, the driver can also adjust the assist, driving dynamics and comfort systems to their own taste, thereby personalising their Touareg. This opens up a world where the driver and guests on board no longer adapt to the car but the car adapts to them. Just like a smartphone, the Volkswagen is set up and tailored to your personal needs. This is made possible by a new, high level of networked systems and programs – controlled via digital interfaces and the multifunction steering wheel.

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Interior as a luxurious comfort zone. The vehicle interior of the Touareg V8 TDI is a luxurious comfort zone. The screens of the “Innovision Cockpit” with their glass covered surfaces, vegetable tanned leathers and aluminium and chrome details allow the extraordinarily high quality to be seen and felt. The wood applications are particularly elegant. Take the “Atmosphere” design package, for example: A narrow wing made of “curved beam wood” extends over the entire width of the dash panel – a wooden application in one curved piece of ash which follows the shape of the dash panel. The driver and front passenger can also enjoy a massage feature in addition to the ventilated Savona leather seats (optional). Integrated driver assist systems. The Touareg V8 TDI will enter the market with an extremely wide-ranging array of assist, driving dynamics, and comfort systems. This includes technologies such as “Night Vision” (detects people and animals in the dark using a thermal imaging camera) “Traffic Jam and Roadwork Lane Assist” (partly automated steering and lane departure warning up to 60 km/h, acceleration and braking), “Front Cross Traffic Assist” (responds to cross traffic in front of the Touareg), active all-wheel steering (making the

Touareg easy to handle like a compact car), a roll stabilisation system with electromechanically controlled anti-roll bars, the “IQ.Light – LED Matrix Headlight” (interactive low beam and main beam controlled by means of a camera) and a head-up display projected on the windscreen (windshield head-up display). The driver experiences these systems in the Touareg as one unit. They are simply there – networked via a central control unit – to operate unobtrusively in the background and make the trip safer, more comfortable and more intuitive than ever before.

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