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CONTACT US VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF WA (Inc)

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YOUR COMMITTEE (cont‟d) EDITOR:

0407347340

PO Box 175

Ray Willis

viawest@vwclubwa.com

Victoria Park

CONCESSION LICENCE:

(08) 9375 3082

ABN:

Western Australia 6979 31 610 140 537

John Vogiatzakis CMC LIAISON OFFICER:

(08) 9342 8703

TELEPHONE:

(08) 9342 8703

Richard Hines

E-MAIL:

info@vwclubwa.com

PROPERTY OFFICER:

WEBSITE:

www.vwclubwa.com

Richard Hines

MAIL:

YOUR COMMITTEE 0407347340

PRESIDENT: Ray Willis

executive@vwclubwa.com

(08) 9342 8703

MERCHANDISE OFFICER:

0417173886

Karen Fyfe SOCIAL SECRETARY:

0402589186

Jamie Barrett

VICE PRESIDENT:

SPORTS ORGANISER:

Jason Phillips

Vacant

Currently grouped under

SECRETARY:

(08) 9332 6919

PUBLICITY OFFICER:

Rod McSwain

administration@vwclubwa.com

Vacant

MEMBERSHIPS:

(08) 9332 6919

GENERAL COMMITTEE:

Rod McSwain

administration@vwclubwa.com

Karla Paget, Dave Moore, Patrick Spiteri

TREASURER: Vacant

“Events Coordinator” Ray Willis Colin Seth, Merrick Paget,

WEBMASTER: finance@vwclubwa.com

Tina Moore

webmaster@vwclubwa.com

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VIAWEST MAGAZINE

VOLKSWAGEN EVENTS

Advertising: Please send your „for sale‟ or „wanted‟ adverts by mail or email to the Editor before the publication deadline.

Normally one event will be nominated as the club run each month. Some months will have more than one event. Not all events attended by the club will be club organised.

Please note that non-members are welcome to come to the club organised events. If you have any friends you would like to accompany us, please bring them along.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for club organised events give a Committee member a call or an e-mail and the committee so we can put it on our calendar.

The VW Events Calendar is at page 6 and lists the upcoming events and club runs for some months in advance in chronological order.

Fees: Members - 1/4 page adverts are free.

Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00 Please contact the Editor to find out about commercial advertising in the magazine, inserting flyers or advertising on the website.

Publication Deadline: The ViaWest magazine‟s deadline for articles for the next issue is August 31 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.

Membership and Birthdays Welcome to new members 

Benjamin Phillips

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Alan Martin

Nimmi Carlose

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Glenn Ranger

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Chris Hill

Currently the club has...

149 memberships

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The Club ............................. p 2 The Club (contd) ................. p 4 A word from the Editor ........ p 5 VW Event Calendar ............ p 6 Club Run October ............... p 7 AGM Agenda Outline .......... p 8 Volkswagen News

Happy Birthday to the following members for

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IN THIS ISSUE

Jenny Abetz Robin Bailey Jamie Barrett Bob Beaver James Carson Corinne Chambers Damien Dew Harry Faulkner Kevin Ferguson Victor Fernandes Revely Gardiner Greg Gaunt Tom Glasfurd

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Richard Hines Rebecca Johns Franzine Karamfiles Pearl Kellar Alex Kuenzel Michael Levissianos Matt Logan Charmaine Logan Russll Lunn Niki Lynch Michael Lynton Debra Lynton Alan Martin Justin McPherson Lesley McPherson Kaitlyn McSwain Lynton Michael Debra Michael Pip Mills Erin Muste Emma Negus Merrick Paget

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Anne Peterson Denis Pim Gary Radzi Max Radzi Grace Rea Tom Reilly Casey Ruyg Tyler Ruyg Andrew Scogings Colin Seth Mark Shepherd Alex Shepherd Michael Stevenson Megan Stoney Lynn Taylor Ben Verbunt Lia Verbunt Doug Watts Amanda Williams

 Golf R Cabriolet ............ p 9  Passat CC .................... p 10 Win tickets to the Perth Motor Show .................................. p 11 German Car Day................. p 12 Volkswagen News (cont’d)  Scirocco R .................... p 14  Multivan Edition 25 ....... p 15  Touareg ........................ p 16  Caddy 4 Motion ............ p 17  Jetta ............................. p 18  35 Years of Golf GTi ..... p 19  Polo GTi award ............. p 21  VW Awards................... p 21  Golf Most Affordable ..... p 22 FRONT COVER: This rare photo is a great souvenir for those that went on the 2011 Toodyay Bug-In Road trip around the South West

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Shannons Day of the Volkswagen The committee has been busy trying to locate a new venue for this years show after being advised last year that GO Edwards Park would no longer be available for car shows.

We have kept true to our first day in December, and the show will be held on Sunday 4th December. We have decided to keep the show in the same vicinity, and with the help of the Town of Victoria park, we are now finalising the use of McCallum Park. We have taken on board feedback from previous shows and the actual show hours will be shorter, starting later in the morning and still finishing mid afternoon.

The 2011 Day of VW will be celebrating “50 Years of the Type 3� with extra trophies for that class this year.

Shortly we will have the details on our website, including a location map, with flyers and posters available and distributed as soon as they are printed. As unusual we will need volunteers on the day to help share the load around and let everybody, club members and committee, some time to enjoy the day. If you have any ideas or know of any businesses that may be interested please let us know.

Shannons Insurance are once again our sponsor and we thank them for their long and continued support.

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/12 Membership Renewals Yes, the renewals will be out shortly. Please return it by the 14th September for entry into the draw for a FREE membership for 2011/12. The draw will be held at the AGM on the 14th September.

While the club constitution states that memberships must be paid by 30 September, to participate at the Annual General Meeting for committee nominations and voting you will need to be a paid up member before the start of the AGM. The fees for 2011/12 are a flat $50 for all membership types, with an additional levy of $10 if you wish to have a hard copy of the magazine posted to you from the October 2011 issue onwards.

The renewal will have an explanation attached with it for your information.

Ray Willis, Editor, President and Event Coordinator

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indicates a club run

This Month

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Wednesday 6th

ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 13th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Sunday 24th

GERMAN CAR DAY

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

See page 7 for details Wednesday 27th

2011 DAY of the VW COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara Friday 29th

CMC ANNUAL QUIZ NITE

Contact: Richard Hines 9342 8703

See page 7 for details

August 2011 Wednesday 3rd

ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 10th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Sunday 14th

MINI CAR CLUB / VW CLUB RUN

Contact: Richard Hines 9342 8703

Meet at the Midland Centrepoint Car Park at 10 a.m.

Wednesday 27th

2011 DAY of the VW COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

September 2011 Wednesday 7th

ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 14th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

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2011 VW Club Anniversary Hills Road Trip DATE: SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER MEETING POINT: FAST EDDY‟S CANNINGTON TIME: 9:00am for a 9:30am sharp departure For those unaware, the club‟s anniversary date is around 16th October and until recently the club has had an Anniversary Kruize to celebrate the date.

This year, members Dave and Louise Beckley have planned a Hills Road Trip for the club to celebrate our anniversary and to regenerate the annual event.

The start point will be Westfield Shopping Centre car park near Fast Eddys.

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early start with a coffee or breakfast with a newspaper at Fast Eddys before 9:00am. The rest need to be at the departure point by 9:00am for a 9:30am sharp departure.

The Hills Road Trip will take us on a leisurely tour through the Darling Scarp visiting some scenic locations, a couple of wineries and an orchard before arriving at our destination for lunch.

Time will allow us to do some wine-tasting and if you like them, buy some wines. The orchard sells fruit, cider and jams. There is also an opportunity for morning tea or coffee at one of the stops.

We will arrive for lunch around 1:00 -1:30pm, after which you return home at your leisure via your own route. We may pre-order at Fast Eddys to have our food ready when we arrive.

More information in the next issue of the ViaWest and keep a look out on the „Events‟ calendar. There will be limited numbers, so a RSVP maybe required...so have a think about it ...and pencil it into your calendar if you wish.

Look out for the door prize...

Those that wish to, can have an

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Location: John Hughes Training Facility in Victoria Park - 22 Teddington Street, Victoria Park (Next to “Office Choice”) Date:

Wednesday 14th September

Time:

6:00pm to 8:30pm.

This is an invitation to ALL MEMBERS. The AGM is a forum for any ideas YOU have for the club in the coming year.

It is also YOUR opportunity to vote for YOUR committee or to stand for election to a committee position. Come along and have a say in your club. See agenda outline below.

Tea and Coffee, biscuits and cakes provided.

Agenda Outline Meeting Open 6:30pm: The meeting will be opened and chaired by the President.

Present: Those present will be required to complete the attendance book.

Apologies: Secretary to be advised and they are to be announced at the meeting.

Welcome to Visitors: Visitors are welcome, Secretary to be advised.

Minutes of Previous AGM: These will be read in summary by the Secretary for acceptance by the meeting.

Business arising from Minutes of Previous AGM: Any business listed in the Minutes of the previous AGM to be tabled (action noted).

Correspondence: Will be acknowledged by the Secretary with anything specific for the AGM to be highlighted.

Motions on Notice: The Committee has not received any motions to place before the Annual General Meeting.

Reports: Committee members will submit reports to the meeting, making copies available to the Secretary.

The Treasurer: Shall present a summary and report of the accounts for 2010/11, showing clearly the nett surplus or deficit and the financial position of the club. They will make copies of the Financial Statement available to attending members and a copy for the Secretary.

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They will present a „forecast‟ budget for the 2011/12 financial year and make a submission to the meeting on the membership subscription fee for the financial year following the AGM (2012/13).

2011 Toodyay Bug-In: As this was the club‟s biggest organised function for 2010/11 and is a 1 in 5/6 year national event, a summary report will be tabled along with a Financial Statement.

General Business: The meeting shall pass by resolution; (a) the subscription fee for the year following the Annual General Meeting (2012/13); and (b) the form of the Membership Card.

Announcements will be made for the Member of the Year; any new Lifetime Membership/s and the Membership Early Renewal Payment Competition Winner.

Other General Business - please advise the Secretary of any matters that wish to be discussed.

Election of Management Committee: All committee positions become vacant at the AGM. The club's committee for the next year will be voted in.

Members can nominate for any committee position in the Club, and obviously we need nominations for any position that is currently vacant or becoming vacant.

The Secretary is to be advised of any committee member/s not renominating and of any committee position/s nominations.

The committee structure is detailed on page two of the ViaWest. Committee members are required to attend all meetings and undertake all their positions' duties for the club. If you have any query about a position's role in the club you can contact any committee member for information. There is also some information in the Constitution.

Where there are multiple nominations for the one committee position, a vote of attending financial members will decide who is successful. Every financial member personally present at the AGM is entitled to one vote for each position to be elected and voting is by secret ballot.

The person receiving the most votes for a committee position shall be elected to that committee position. The elected committee member by the club shall hold that position until the next Annual General Meeting or (if sooner) until their committee membership otherwise terminates.

WANTED - COMMITTEE MEMBERS ALL MEMBERS The current club committee already has vacant positions and several committee members that have been serving for many years have indicated they will not be renominating this year. It is time we had some newer / younger ideas, so if you are just a little bit interested in serving your

club, please talk to a current committee member to find out what's involved. Not sure or haven't done this before, the retiring committee members will assist you all the way through a buddy / mentor process to ease you into the roles. Think about it, we are sure you will enjoy the experience!

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Powerful Golf R revealed as Cabriolet Concept!

Volkswagen has travelled to the largest GTI Meet in the world at Wรถrthersee with an entire fleet of new models, concept cars and accessory highlights. After revealing the new Golf GTI Edition 35 in a world debut, the company that invented the GTI will be pulling the veils off some other secret the Golf R Cabriolet Concept. Like its closed top counterpart, the 199 kW / projects of a sporty nature: 270 PS Cabriolet concept races to the Volkswagen is presenting the Golf R 100 km/h mark in less than six seCabriolet as a concept car with 270 PS conds. Their top speeds are also idenof power and a top speed of 250 km/h; tical at 250 km/h. This makes the R it is a fascinating thought experiment in Cabriolet the fastest open-top Golf evcabrio dynamics. This powerful cabrio er. Even more impressive, however, is also demonstrates the inexhaustible the engines tremendous torque 350 potential of the Golf. But there is more Newton metres from a low 2,500 rpm news as well: other concept cars such make this cabriolet an ideal cruiser. as the Golf R Concept and the latest original accessories will make the GTI Like the closed-top Golf R, the cabriolet was lowered by 25mm via a sport Meet a mecca for every Volkswagen chassis. A 17-inch brake system with fan. internally ventilated discs at all wheels Golf R Cabriolet concept: and blue painted high-performance Volkswagen recently introduced the brake callipers (including Rlogo) enanew Golf Cabriolet, and the designers bles impressive deceleration values. and engineers of Volkswagen R GmbH Making contact to the road surface on have already come up with an exthe Golf R Cabriolet Concept are 19tremely sporty variant of this model: inch Talladega alloy wheels with size

235 tyres.

Naturally, the Golf R Cabriolet Concept also presents an especially sporty interior concept. Motorsport shell seats in dark blue carbon leather, combined with high-end Nappa leather in Pure Grey, set the tone here. The backs of the shell seats are painted in luxurious black piano paint. Upholstery piping and decorative seams provide for colour contrast. Carbon accents emphasise the concepts technical-sporty character. The sand-blasted aluminium door sill plates with black piano paint inlays display finely crafted workmanship.

Golf R Concept: Two variations of the Golf R Concept are also making strong visual statements at Wรถrthersee. Like the classic Golf R and the R Cabriolet on display at the meet, the two Golf R Concepts are also powered by a 2.0 litre turbo engine with the mentioned 199 kW / 270 PS, which is as powerful as it is efficient.

The first version of the Golf R Concept attracts attention with mid-tone Velvet Grey Metallic exterior, polished 19-inch Talladega alloy wheels, orange painted brake callipers and carbon mirror caps.

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outer segments are upholstered in black Nappa leather with anthracitecoloured Nappa leather (Light Anthracite) used towards the inner surfaces in the area of the lateral seat supports and towards the head section. The cross-stitched centre panels of the seat and seatback gets an even lighter Nappa leather (Pure Grey). The back shell glistens in black piano paint. The piping on the side sections of the seat and head section provide a fine contrast: the orange of the brake callipers is repeated here. Meanwhile, interior

Passat CC 125TDI with BlueMotion Technology. Available on the 2.0 litre TDI engine, BlueMotion Technology uses Volkswagenâ€&#x;s innovative Start/ Stop system with brake energy recuperation, offering the European manufactures most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly Passat CC to date. In addition, the highly efficient regenerative braking system is now applied to both the Passat CC 125TDI and Passat CC V6 FSI, all at no extra cost to the buyer. accents match the look of the mirror caps: carbon. The same material is also used for the steering wheel, gear shift lever and the door sill plates.

Black piano paint characterises the panels behind the inside door handles, the trim of the window controls and the trim of the gear shift grip.

The second model of the Golf R Concept is painted in the sophisticated Aplomb Blue. The 19-inch Glendale wheels that are new to the Golf line-up shine in Brilliant Silver. Once again, the exterior mirror caps, various interior accents and the door sill plates are made of carbon.

weight material is its woven structure.

Even the floor mats have a carbon look. The decorative seams here, as in the area of the parking brake lever, are styled in blue.

Volkswagen Passat CC: Unrivalled Sustainability, Style and Class

BlueMotion Technology has been introduced to the TDI variant, which has been updated to provide the most economical, comfortable and powerful engine. The effective 2.0 litre diesel engine, featuring the Start/Stop system and recuperation braking as standard equipment, creates 125kW of power @ 4200 rpm while offering a significantly reduced fuel consumption of just 5.7 litres per 100km (a decrease of 0.6 litres). CO2 emission levels have also decreased to 150g/ km.

The highly efficient automatic Start/ Stop system is where real fuel savings are made in the Passat CC 125TDI. The system is operational through the Parts of the back shells of the motorvehicles brake pedal. When the driver sport shell seats also feature carbon. depresses the brake, the engine shuts Black Nappa leather covers the outer down and a Start/Stop symbol illumiareas of the seat and seatback surfacnates on the multifunction display. In Passat CC 125TDI with es. Meanwhile, the ridge of the seats a order to move away, the driver simply BlueMotion Technology and releases the brake and the engine continuous stripe that runs along the Passat CC V6 FSI lateral seat and back supports conrestarts automatically. The system can sists of blue leather. The sport leather be deactivated through the press of a Volkswagen Group Australia merges steering wheels inner segments and button located on the centre console, elegance, sophistication and sustainagrip recesses were upholstered in carif necessary. bility in one with the release of the (Continued on page 14) bon leather; characteristic of this light-

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Can you find the deliberate crossword error? ……...Solution in next month's Via West

POSTAL ENTRIES need to be sent to the Club‟s PO Box address and received by the mail collection on Thursday 18th August.

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All correct entries received will be placed into a draw with the first five selected winning the tickets - winners will be notified so we can get the tickets to them for the weekend.

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The VW Club has 10 tickets to the Perth Motor Show to give away. Adult tickets are worth $16 each. To be in the draw to win one of 5 pairs of tickets you need to complete the adjacent cross-

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EMAIL ENTRIES (scanned crossword) need to be sent to viawest@vwclubwa.com and received by 12 midnight on Wednesday 17th August.

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The Perth Motor Show is on from the 19th 21st August at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Thanks to all the VW owners that participated in the day. I think we had the most number of cars there and they all looked tremendous...WELL DONE!

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The regenerative braking system, introduced at the new Passat launch in April, is now applied to both the Passat CC 125TDI with BlueMotion Technology and Passat CC V6 FSI . The regenerative braking system helps to utilise energy that would otherwise be lost during braking. In deceleration and

Scirocco R are very high power and torque values with significantly reduced fuel consumption. braking phases, the alternator‟s voltage is boosted and used for bulk recharging of the car‟s battery. Thanks to alternator control, it is possible to lower alternator voltage and even switch it off entirely, thus reducing engine load and improving fuel consumption.

Just as innovative as the powertrain technologies is the driver assistance system which can be optioned on both Passat CC models. This driver assistance system offers Volkswagen‟s advanced “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” with Front Assist and City Emergency Brake (City EB) function.

Additional optional high-end technologies include Park Assist 2 and Lane Assist. The convenience of Volkswagen‟s Adaptive Chassis Control system comes standard on both the 125TDI with BlueMotion Technology and the V6 FSI models.

raised the standard in its class.

The new Passat CC 125TDI with BlueMotion Technology and Passat CC V6 FSI is now available through dealers.

Powerful, Fast, Fuel Efficient And Clean: Scirocco R – A Sports Car Without Compromises

The 2.0-litre TSI in the Scirocco R attains a maximum power of 188 kW at 6,000 rpm. Its maximum torque – a hefty 330 Newton metres – is available over an immense range of engine speed: 2,500 to 5,000 rpm. This makes for an agile responsive engine, which is able to summon torque in the blink of an eye at almost any speed.

The Scirocco R can be optioned with Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) and is available with a specially tuned sport chassis and XDL (Extended Electronic Differential Lock) as standard equipment. The latter refers to a functional extension of the Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) that is integrated in the ESP system and reduces traction loss.

The Scirocco R is also available with Adaptive Chassis Control which comes as standard. This system continually adjusts damping of individual wheels Combining these state-of-the-art sysThe Scirocco R is finally on its way to to roadway conditions based on sigtems with the slick styling of the Australia. It did not happen overnight nals from three body sensors and disPassat CC - panoramic glass roof, but we did make it happen. The fourplacement sensors at each wheel. frameless coupé doors, 18-inch seat sports car is a dynamic performer During acceleration, braking and steer“Daytona” alloy wheels, chrome acas well as economical companion on ing processes, chassis damping is cents (interior and exterior), four ergo- the roads of everyday life. stiffened in fractions of a second to nomic sport seats (individual seating optimally meet vehicle dynamic resystem in rear) with Nappa leather as The Scirocco R – conceptualized by quirements. By making these automatstandard, a three-spoke leather steer- Volkswagen R GmbH – is an impressive performance package with a bril- ic adjustments, Adaptive Chassis Coning wheel and automatic headlights liant engine and chassis, unique looks trol significantly increases comfort in along with its range of unsurpassed driving situations whose dynamics are safety features such as ESP with ABS, and exclusive features. Advantages of (Continued on page 15) ASR and EDL, Volkswagen has again boosted TSI engine available in the

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less challenging, resolving the conflict in goals between a stiff sporty tuning and a comfortable one. Besides the “Normal” mode, the driver can also choose the “Sport” or “Comfort” mode.

The design features of the Scirocoo R reflects the motto “form follows function”; the front end has three large air inlets integrated with large louvres in the bumper customized for the Scirocco R, which engineers designed for optimal cooling of the brakes and engine. The rear image of this car is dominated by a large roof edge spoiler and a prominent glossy black diffuser in the lower bumper area that shows typical R-styling. One tailpipe on the left and the other on the right define the border between the black diffuser and the bumper painted in body colour. The side view is characterized by powerfully styled side skirts painted in body colour. The milled, polished wheels are as visually unique and offer a very attractive look at the large 17-inch braking system with its glossy black calipers and R-logo. Like the brake calipers, the outside mirrors of the Scirocco R are always painted a glossy black, independent of the body colour. Sporty designed 19-inch alloy wheels (“Talladega” type) with size 235/35 tyres further enhances the look of the Scirocco R.

Special Sporty Model: „Edition25‟ Multivan With Special Dramatic Look Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching an anniversary model to celebrate over 25 years since the first Multivan was built.

The „Edition25‟ Multivan is based on the current Multivan Comfortline, but The interior of the Scirocco R presents offers even more finesse. It will only an altogether refined appearance. As be available in Candy White paint and is typical of all R-models, special inte- „Nappa‟ leather interior trim in grey rior accents, sport seats and numerand anthracite highlights, so that the ous other dynamic features are apspecial touches are shown off to best plied effect. The model can be recognised above all by its matte black roof and Full specifications and pricing of the Scirocco R will be released at launch black 18-inch alloy wheels. Further features include: black handles on in early 2012. driver and front passenger doors; a

black B-pillar; black decal trim on the back of the vehicle and the side sills; and matte black paintwork on the bottom part of the front bumper.

The height-adjustable, ergonomic seats for driver and front passenger and the individually adjustable, sliding rows of seats in the back enable passengers to enjoy the high level of comfort that has been associated with the Volkswagen Multivan.

The height and angle of the multifunctional leather steering wheel can be adjusted, thus guaranteeing driving comfort for drivers of all heights. The „RCD 310‟ radio fitted as standard in the special model has a total of eight loudspeakers, plays MP3 files and interfaces with USB and other devices.

Also standard on the „Edition25‟ Multivan is the Lane Change Assist system which identifies any vehicles in an area critical to the process of changing lane. LED lights in the wing mirrors provide signals to alert the driver to the potential danger. This system, complete with cruise control and ESP, is standard on the special „Edition25‟ model. The model‟s feature set also includes an automatic anti-glare rearview mirror: as soon as the headlights of any following vehicle start to create too much glare, the mirror automatically darkens.

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A sports chassis and strengthened anti-roll bar make the special model even more agile on the road. The „Edition25‟ Multivan also features numerous extras in the area of comfort and safety: with front fog lamps with cornering lights as standard, daytime running lights, tyre pressure indicator, assisted final-closing (latching) for side and rear doors and rain sensor, making the vehicle comprehensively equipped.

The special „Edition25‟ model is powered by the highly-efficient 2.0 litre biturbo engine with 132 kW of power.

As far as customers are concerned, this means maximum power with minimum consumption. The highest performance of 132 kW is reached at 4000 rpm. At engine speeds as low as

1500 rpm, the biturbo delivers an impressive maximum torque of 400 Newton metres which remains constant at this level up to 2000 rpm. Considering these figures, the average diesel consumption of 8.1 l/100 km also represents a very low level. „Edition25‟ Multivan with 132 kW TDI engine can be ordered as a front wheel drive version with Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) This special edition „Edition25‟ Multivan is available in Australia from $66,990*.

Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.

New Touareg

Page 16 Volkswagen Group Australia is pleased to announce the release of the highly anticipated second generation Touareg, making its debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne.

The Touareg is a luxury SUV that offers a high level of comfort, sporty driving properties, avante-guard styling, excellent quality and expedition capabilities – essentially the best of the passenger car and SUV worlds unified in one concept.

While the new Touareg maintains all the virtues of space, comfort, refinement and off-road and towing ability which made the first generation so popular, Volkswagen takes the model forward thanks to the use of lightweight construction techniques, more fuel-efficient engines and new technologies.

The most technically innovative and economical in Clean new styling draws inspiration Volkswagen‟s history from the design direction established

by the Golf and new Polo – the new Volkswagen Design DNA. Despite being lower and thus appearing sleeker, the new Touareg is larger than the previous model. It is almost 50 millimetres longer in wheelbase, its overall length has increased by 144 millimetres, yet it weighs up to 90 kg less and is up to 20 percent more fuel-efficient.

This drive in efficiency is further epitomised by the standard fitment of a remarkable new 8-speed automatic transmission.

A choice of sophisticated new options is also available including an advanced Driver Assistance Package which incorporates a range of features such as Lane Assist, Side Assist and ProActive Occupant Protection System.

All new Touaregs will feature BlueMotion Technologies including brake energy recuperation and Start/Stop functionality.

Standard equipment across the range – nine airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Auto Hold and Hill Hold Assist, ASR, EDL and ESP with active rollover protection function, EBC and Offroad Function with Anti-lock Braking System (ABSplus) and Hill Decent Assist. Entertainment and technology equipment fitted as standard includes coloured Multi-function Display and Bluetooth® connectivity.

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market is the extended wheelbase by the inclusion of a heightadjustable offering a significantly increased cargo central armrest (in the front) and front capacity. seats, both of which have been fitted with drawers underneath offering two Design (Continued from page 16) additional storage compartments.

The Caddy Maxi's has the Volkswagen family face front section. In terms of functionality, the range of The radiator grille and headlights form features in the TDI320 Caddy Maxi a visual single unit. The horizontal Life 4MOTION include: the RCD310 lines of the grille continue all the way radio/CD system equipped with addiinto the headlight clusters, adding to tional interfaces, „Climatronic‟ dual View: Caddy 4MOTION Press Kit the stylish appearance. The height of zone air conditioning and a multifunction display (including onboard Caddy Maxi now available with state- the Caddy Maxi Van 4MOTION is measured at 1.836 metres, with the computer), cruise control, leather of-the-art 4MOTION technology: AllCaddy Max Life 4MOTION marked at steering wheel with multifunction conwheel drive first available in Caddy‟s 1.886 metres.

The length (4.876 metrols, and a Light & Sight package segment tres) and width (1.794 metres) is uni(including dusk sensing headlights Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has form across both models. with „coming home‟ function, rain announced the launch of its Caddy sensing wipers and auto dimming rear Maxi Life and the Caddy Maxi Van view mirror). Exterior features include now available with innovative 4MOroof rails (100 kg load capacity), TION all-wheel drive technology. The painted bumpers, 16advanced new vehicle will make its inch alloy wheels a debut at the Australian Interchrome trim set national Motor Show. (including radiator 4MOTION technology grille, combined with the fog Direct Shift Gearlamp box (DSG) was rims first introduced to and the Volkswagen top Commercial Vehicle range with the facelift of the T5 Transporter and People Movers. Now this sosection phisticated technoloof the gy is available on the number plate Caddy Maxi vehicle range recess), H7 further cementing its position headlights, tinted as a market leader. side windows (from the BThe driving force of the Caddy‟s allpillar), tinted rear window and up wheel drive system, 4MOTION, is disto 3,880 litres of load space. tributed via the latest generation of Interior and Exterior Features Engine electronically controlled Haldex clutch. The Caddy 4MOTION is equipped The TDI320 Caddy 4MOTION‟s 2.0 The Caddy 4MOTION will be offered with the latest generation ESP, front with the highly-efficient 2.0 litre TDI airbags and daytime-running lights as litre engine delivering 103 kW is extremely fuel-efficient. Powered by this engine, delivering 103 kW of power standard. With the versatile sevenengine, just 6.7 litres of diesel per 100 and 320 Nm of torque at 1,500 to seat Caddy Maxi Life 4MOTION, the kilometres for the Caddy Maxi Van 2,500 rpm. second and third rows of seating are removable offerings up to 3,880 litres and 6.8 litres of diesel per 100 kilomeThe Caddy 4MOTION is available in tres for the Caddy Maxi Life (177 g/km of cargo capacity. two versions. A long wheel base panel CO2 / 179 g/km CO2) are required. At van in the form of a TDI320 Caddy The seat covers, which are in a stylish practically any engine speed the TDI Maxi Van 4MOTION or as a people anthracite pattern, in the Caddy 4MO- also excels with outstanding tractabilmover, the seven-seater TDI320 Cad- TION models create a particularly re- ity, delivering a maximum torque of dy Maxi Life Comfortline 4MOTION. fined look. The interior has precise 320 Newton metres from as low as Both models are fitted with dual sliding and clear instruments and a sporty, 1,500 rpm. Maximum power output of doors, as standard. threespoke steering wheel. Similarly, 103kW is available at 4,200 rpm. the central console now houses user The versatile Caddy range is the only friendly controls for the manual or au- 4MOTION technology model in its market segment which The improved 4MOTION all-wheel tomatic (Climatronic) air conditioning has an efficient six-speed Direct Shift drive in the Caddy 4MOTION models system. The interior of the Caddy Gearbox (DSG) with Hill Start Assist (Continued on page 18) 4MOTION models has been enhanced as standard. Moreover, unique to this

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represents state-of-the-art technology.

The latest generation of the multi-disc clutch with its optimised friction properties manufactured by the Swedish system partner Haldex, sets new standards in terms of traction, safety, comfort and efficiency. In addition to the fourth generation electronically controlled Haldex clutch, specific 4MOTION features also include a twopart drive shaft, an exhaust system adapted to the rear axle differential and the drive shaft, a special fuel tank (arranged as a so-called saddle tank over the drive shaft) and reinforcements in the rear longitudinal chassis beams.

How the Haldex clutch works: The Caddy 4MOTION‟s electrohydraulic Haldex clutch runs in an oil bath. The multi-plate clutch system itself is f langed onto the rear axle differential. Oil is fed via an electric pump to a hydraulic reservoir, which has a working pressure of 30 bar. A control module computes the ideal drive torque for the rear axle and controls, via a valve, how much oil pressure is applied to the working pistons of the multi-plate clutch. The contact pressure at the clutch plates rises in proportion to the desired torque at the rear axle. The amount of torque that is transferred can, in the process, be infinitely varied in-line with the degree of pressure applied to the clutch plates. The latest generation 4MOTION system used in the Caddy works independently of any slip, as the working pressure is always available.

Transmission Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the only manufacturer that offers a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) in this segment. Taking into account the maximum torque that needs to be handled for each engine, a 6-speed DSG is used in the TDI320 Caddy Maxi 4MOTION. Features of DSG are extreme economy and dynamic shifting of the gears. The 6-speed DSG has a dual clutch that runs in an oil bath and has the potential of reducing fuel consumption and therefore, emissions.

Pricing Caddy Maxi Van TDI320 4MOTION with 6-speed DSG - $36,490* Caddy Maxi Life TDI320 Comfortline 4MOTION with 6-speed DSG $45,490* * Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.

The New Generation Jetta Is Nearly Here Larger and more comfortable, sustainable and dynamic, and with a bold new styling The new Jetta is an entirely new vehicle. The appearance of its fully galvanised body shows this most emphatically. The new Jetta impresses as an independent vehicle and makes great strides forward in both concept and styling. The new model is 4.74 metres long, 1.47 metres tall and 1.78 metres wide.

This makes the Volkswagen 19 centimetres longer than the previous model. The inter play of its exterior dimensions generates a powerful ratio of proportions. In parallel, the new Volkswagen “Design DNA” sharpens its style. This has resulted in clear precise lines and athletically muscular surfaces, which give the sedan an elegant and dynamic style.

Just like its exterior styling, the highquality impression made by the interior bridges the gap to the next highest class, significantly increasing the Jetta‟s lead over its rivals. Inside, the new Jetta offers an unparalleled perfection in details and – as a common conceptual thread – self-explanatory controls.

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system detects crash intensity and be planned – icons included. And so ensures that the airbags deploy to the first Golf GTI surprised everyone: their proper positions faster than ever. buyers, competitors, the carmaker and (Continued from page 18) all those drivers of other sports cars The new Jetta addresses the automohas enabled a rear seating layout that who had never heard of such a thing tive challenges of our time better than is appreciably more comfortable. from Volkswagen, but were now being the vast majority of the competition − Compared to the previous model, legpassed by it on the open road. Since with a remarkably comfortable interior, room has increased significantly. then, the GTI advanced to become the a stylish and powerful design, and most successful compact sports car in German engineering and craftsmanmaximum efficiency. automotive history. 5,000 GTIs were ship ref lect the highest level of quality planned – yet the GTI of our day is and efficient technology and the new now approaching the production mileJetta is a prime example of this. The stone of two million units. new Jetta will be offered with the choice of TSI direct injection petrol The new Golf GTI Edition 35 is provand TDI turbo diesel power plants, all Volkswagen Celebrates 35 Years ing the awesome potential of this autowhich are perfectly matched with eimobile. As always, it has front-wheel Of The GTI With A Special Edither manual or Direct Shift Gearbox drive and offers superior traction tion Golf GTI Edition 35 Has (DSG) transmissions. thanks to its XDL extended electronic Powerful 173 kW And Economi- differential lock. The Volkswagen conAs with every Volkswagen, the Jetta is cal 8.2 l/100 km verts its maximum torque of 300 Newoffered with a comprehensive network ton metres (2,400 to 5,200 rpm) into 35 years of the Golf GTI! Volkswagen of safety components. Electronic Staforward propulsion. After just 6.6 seis celebrating the anniversary of this bilisation Program (ESP), Electronic icon with the new Golf GTI Edition 35. conds, the Golf GTI Edition 35 passes Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), the 100 km/h mark. No other GTI beWith 173 kW of power (18 kW more Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Elecfore it has been this dynamic. An opthan the normal GTI), acceleration tronic Differential Lock (EDL), six airfrom 0 to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds and tional 6-speed DSG can shift gears in bags, front safety optimised head respecial looks, this special edition GTI a fraction of a second. straints to reduce whiplash, heightadjustable head restraints for all three will be a collector‟s item from day one. Exterior of the Golf GTI Edition 35 in rear passengers comes as standard in Back in the summer of 1976 – when detail the Jetta.

For the past 35 years, Volkswagen the very first production GTI was has been developing its Golf GTI icon Also standard, and for the first time in launched – no one ever would have in careful steps, refining its shape like surmised what Volkswagen had just a Jetta, is the special Crash Impact a diamond, making its forms more preunleashed.

Some things simply cannot Sound Sensor (CISS) system. This

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cise, perfecting its handling, and making its engine performance more dynamic. The GTI Edition 35 is no exception.

Visually, the GTI Edition 35 can be recognised by its new bumper design in front, which is equipped with bixenon headlights with dynamic cornering and LED daytime running lights.

The car‟s aerodynamics were improved by winglets (air flow surfaces) positioned at lower outboard areas in front, and the mid-section of the front spoiler was kept in black. On the car‟s sides, it is the glossy black mirror housings, side sill extensions in body colour and the „35‟edition badge on the front wings that identify the anniversary model. All Golf GTI Edition 35 cars are also equipped with smoked LED rear lights, an LED-illuminated license plate at the rear and smoked rear windows. In Australia, the Golf GTI Edition 35 will only be available in a five-door body style.

In addition, Volkswagen has developed new, standard 18-inch "Watkins Glen" alloy wheels for the Golf GTI Edition 35 (named after a US racetrack in the state of New York). The wheels, fitted with 225/40 R18 tyres, are available in one light-coloured version ("Silver") and can be ordered in one dark-coloured version ("Grey Metallic") as an option. The five spokes on this wheel are painted black, while the rim itself is machine-polished.

Interior of the Golf GTI Edition 35 The interior was customised with the gear shift grip in the classic golf ball look of the first generation GTI, new decorative strips in the cockpit area and the door trim panels ("Black Array" type), special door sill plates with worked-in „35‟logo, safety belts with red stripes and a „35‟ integrated in the front head restraints of the top sport seats ("Jacky" style). As an option,

measures, but much more important and typical of this GTI is its relentless torque. Acoustically, the GTI already has a full sporty sound, but new tuning of the sound actuator makes it even sportier in this special edition.

1,984 cm3 displacement. The engine employed in the Golf GTI Edition 35 is a turbocharged petrol direct-injection engine of the EA113 engine series.

This engine series is also found in the allwheel drive Golf R. The two vehicles share the same base engine. The 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine builds up its propulsive power via a turbocharger with intercooling.

The GTI engine is controlled by a fully electronic engine management system. customers can choose "Vienna" leath- The engine‟s pistons are equipped White, red, black and grey have been er appointed seat upholstery in "Titan with reinforced gudgeon pins. The classic GTI colours for 35 years. NatuBlack" combined with active-breathing connecting rod was also designed with rally, they are also offered on the GTI microfibres (likewise black) for the greater strength, so that it can reliably Edition 35. To be specific, Volkswagen centre seat panels. transfer high torque to the crankshaft.

Australia is offering this Golf in two The cylinder block was reinforced to The „35‟ logo appears on the backs of gloss colours "Candy White" and handle the extremely high engine forcthe seats, and all decorative seams of "Tornado Red", one metallic es that occur. this seat design are in “Flash Red". paint"Carbon Steel Grey" and in the Also always in red: decorative seams Despite all of its dynamic perforpearl effect "Deep Black". around the three spoke sport steering mance, the Golf GTI Edition 35 is also wheel, the hand brake and gear shift very fuel efficient, offering a respectatrim as well as the borders of the f loor ble combined fuel consumption of 8.3 mats. litres per 100 km with a manual gearbox.

The engine of the Golf GTI Edition 35 With 173 kW of power (+18 kW com- In the DSG version, these two values pared to Golf GTI) and maximum are improved to 8.2 litres per 100 km. torque of 300 Nm (+20 Nm), the Golf Power transmission in the Golf GTI GTI Edition 35 delivers impressive Edition 35 performance by any measure. Its acThe engine‟s power is transferred via celeration is the usual statistical

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either a manual 6-speed gearbox or an optional 6-speed DSG transmission.

For 35 years, the GTI has been driven via the front axle. The standard XDL extended electronic differential lock ensures that the rubber remains on the tyres and does not end up on the street. Moreover, XDL significantly improves handling properties. As soon as the electronics detect that the front wheel at the inside of the bend is excessively unloaded during fast driving, the ESP hydraulics build up braking pressure at this wheel to restore optimal traction. That is, XDL acts as a transverse differential lock that compensates for the typical understeering of front-wheel drive vehicles during quick cornering. This results in more precise and neutral driving behaviour.

Running gear of the Golf GTI Edition 35 Like all GTIs, the Edition 35 is equipped with a sport chassis; the body sits 15 mm lower than on a conventional Golf. Working in front is the familiar MacPherson suspension with helical springs and telescoping dampers. At the rear, the multi-link suspension ensures that the ESP system seldom needs to be activated. The Volkswagen‟s four disc brakes are also extremely durable and strong: braked from 100 km/h, the Golf GTI Edition 35 reaches a standstill after about 35 metres.

The Golf GTI Edition 35 is a very limited offering. Pricing starts at $43,490 for Golf GTI Edition 35 with 6-speed manual transmission and from $45,990 for Golf GTI Edition 35 with 6-speed DSG transmission.)

Polo GTI claims MOTOR „Bang For Your Bucks‟ Award Volkswagen‟s mighty Polo GTI has crushed its opponents in MOTOR magazine‟s annual „Bang For Your Bucks‟ Award.

The Polo GTI was hands down the performance bargain of the year – and would have won the last five year as well -should it have been amongst the previous years‟ competitors.

“We pumped its Bang and Buck scores into our formula for the last five years and it won, every time,” the judges at MOTOR wrote.

“When we set up our formula, you were never supposed to be able to buy this much performance for just $27,990”.

The winner of the „Bang For Your Bucks‟ Award is decided predominantly on the competitor‟s ability over several categories such as speed, performance, dynamics and handling. The Polo GTI owns it success thanks to Volkswagen‟s clever downsizing of the twincharged 1.4-litre TSI engine (turbo plus supercharging) and the extremely efficient 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG).

“We are pleased the judges at MOTOR magazine appreciated the Polo GTI‟s all-round- potential and obviously its affordable performance,” said Anke Koeckler, Volkswagen Group

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“With the Golf GTI winning last year‟s „Bang for Your Bucks Award‟, the Polo GTI sure lives up to the legendary badge with its superior handling properties combined with uncompromising engine responsiveness and impressive safety and economy figures”.

Hat Trick for Volkswagen at Auto Express New Car Awards 2011 Volkswagen has won a trio of honours at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2011, with class victories for the Golf and Golf GTI, as well as a triumph for the BlueMotion range.

The awards recognise the best cars on sale today, as judged by the editorial team at Auto Express. Both new and existing models are eligible and the best vehicles in every class are selected for an award.

For the third year in a row, the Golf has been awarded the title of Best Compact Family Car. Auto Express acting editor Graham Hope said: “The all-conquering Golf has turned winning Auto Express road tests into an art form and the beauty of the handsome hatchback is that there is something in the range for everyone. Whichever model you choose, you‟re guaranteed the best cabin quality in the sector, as well as superb refinement and affordable running costs.”

The Golf, now in its sixth generation, has accounted for over 28 million sales worldwide since it was launched in 1974, making it the most popular model Volkswagen has ever produced, surpassing the 21 million sales achieved by the original Beetle.

The second award was won by the most iconic iteration of the Golf – the Golf GTI – which retained the title of Best Hot Hatch for the third year running. Despite 35 years having passed since the Golf GTI was launched, the car that defines the hot hatch remains the benchmark in its class.

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Graham Hope added: “The Golf‟s talented underpinnings can easily handle the GTI‟s extra power, and its spacious cabin and high-quality trimmings help to make our winner both hugely The multi-award-winning Volkswagen desirable and very easy to live with.”

Golf is Australia‟s most affordable The third award went to Volkswagen‟s small car to according to a compreBlueMotion range, the umbrella term hensive vehicle cost survey conducted for a raft of innovations that help to cut by the Royal Automobile Association the cost of motoring by making every of WA (RAC). drop of fuel take you further.

The RAC‟s 2011 Vehicle Operating Graham Hope commented: “The win- Costs survey of 95 popular models ner of our inaugural Green Award found that owning a Volkswagen Golf could have been a car, a person or a 77TSI is not only good to drive but piece of technology – but in the end it affordable to own. went to an entire brand. The Ownership costs were calculated on a Volkswagen BlueMotion range takes new vehicle over five years driven the prize for the way its economy 15,000km each year. boosting kit delivers real-world gains to consumers with so few compromis- The survey‟s main criteria included es.” depreciations, fuel consumption and loan interest charges. Tyres, registraThe Auto Express award adds to the tion, servicing were also factored into list of accolades claimed by the calculations.

Volkswagen in the past year from such prestigious titles as What Car?, The Golf 77TSI came out in front of Top Gear, Fleet News, Honest John some small car rivals such as the and BusinessCar. Hyundai i30, Holden Cruze and Toyota Corolla.

Page 22 As the 2009 World Car of the Year and Australia‟s Best Cars winner, the Golf has developed an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding technology, safety and driving enjoyment.

Volkswagen Group Australia‟s managing director, Anke Koeckler, was pleased to hear the results of the survey.

“The Golf 77TSI has made entry into the Golf range not only more affordable but very cost effective over the life of the car. We are pleased to see that our products efficiency and affordability is being recognized.

“We know that our customers will like their cars but we want to make sure they continue to appreciate them and benefit from their outstanding efficiency through lower cost of ownership, said Ms Koeckler.

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