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CONTACT US VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF WA (Inc)

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YOUR COMMITTEE (cont‟d) EDITOR:

0407 347 340

PO Box 175

Ray Willis

viawest@vwclubwa.com

Victoria Park

CONCESSION LICENCE:

(08) 9332 6919

ABN:

Western Australia 6979 31 610 140 537

Rod McSwain CMC LIAISON OFFICER:

TELEPHONE:

(08) 9342 8703

Dave Moore

E-MAIL:

info@vwclubwa.com

PROPERTY OFFICER:

WEBSITE:

www.vwclubwa.com

Richard Hines

MAIL:

MERCHANDISE OFFICER: YOUR COMMITTEE

(08) 9342 8703 0417 173 886

Karen Fyfe

PRESIDENT:

0408 183 396

SOCIAL SECRETARY:

Jamie Barrett

executive@vwclubwa.com

Colin Seth

VICE PRESIDENT:

SPORTS ORGANISER:

Currently grouped under

John Hornby

As above

“Events Coordinator”

SECRETARY:

0407 347 340

PUBLICITY OFFICER:

Ray Willis

administration@vwclubwa.com

As above

MEMBERSHIPS:

0407 347 340

GENERAL COMMITTEE:

Ray Willis

administration@vwclubwa.com

Karla & Merrick Paget (country liaison South West)

TREASURER:

0438 819 443

WEBMASTER:

Shane Williams

finance@vwclubwa.com

Tina Moore

Patrick Spiteri

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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 chrono-

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 October 25 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 

Martin Toohey

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Dr Brenden Stuart

Happy Birthday to the following members for

SEPTEMBER               

Dale Annison Brodie Annison Liana Annison Braden Collins Dee Arnold Ian French Jaime Barrett Lorraine Cameron Chris Churack Kim Dibben Jeff Dittrich Sarah Dixon Jason Phillips Glenys Grover Lauren Hart

Currently the club has...

86 “paid up” memberships out of 150 MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW UP FOR RENEWAL - FEES ARE DUE FOR PAYMENT                     

Fran Heldt Chris Hill John Ilett Robert Kellar Ann Lampard David Lampard Andrew Logan Heather Logan Denise Maslin David Mitchell John Quin Shirley Reilly Mark Roberts Marianne Spiteri Patrick Spiteri Jean Spiteri Ed Taylor Debra Rogers Ryan Thomas Mario Van Corler James Vogiatzakis

IN THIS ISSUE

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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 October Club Run .............. p 7 2011 Day of the VW ............ p 9 VWildflower Country ........... p 10 VWs and Photography ........ p 14 Volkswagen News  Top Safety Ratings ....... p 8  Green Car of the Year .. p 8  New Scirocco R ............ p 12  IAA New VWs ............... p 18  IAA New Commercials .. P 26 FRONT COVER: A sample of Volkswagens and Photography...more on pages 14-16

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Annual General Meeting This year‟s meeting was held at the usual venue on Wednesday 14th September. The minutes of the meeting will be sent to members as a supplement to this ViaWest.

Unfortunately the numbers were well down this year and the Committee will be looking at ideas to attract more members to participate next year. 

Due to his ongoing support for the club, Don Yates has been chosen as 2010/11 Member of the Year .

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Ric Davies won the EARLY MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL PRIZE and will be given free membership of the club for the year 2012/2013 as a result of paying his 2011/12 membership early.

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The new Committee is shown on page 2 of this magazine.

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A $250 incentive for members who drive to their 1st interstate Bug-In. The offer will be available each year until the Bug-In is next hosted in WA. This is being offered by Rod and Kaitlyn McSwain who will decide on how it is distributed.

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/12 Membership Renewals

Yes, the renewals are out. The club constitution states that memberships must be paid by 30 September. 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.

If you have NOT PAID, your membership has lapsed and this will be your last magazine until membership fees are paid Someone deposited their membership directly into the club‟s bank account on 25/8 without their name and membership number .... please contact the membership officer if it was you.

Ray Willis, Club Secretary, Membership Officer and Editor ViaWest Magazine

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indicates a club run

This Month Wednesday 7th

September 2011 ALFRED‟S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 14th

2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Contact: Rod McSwain (08) 9332 6919

Wednesday 24th

2011 DAY of the VW COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

October 2011 Wednesday 5th

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

Wednesday 12th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Sunday 16th #

2011 VW CLUB ANNIVERSARY HILLS ROAD TRIP

Contact: Dave and Louise Beckley

See page 7 Wednesday 26th

2011 DAY of the VW COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

November 2011 Wednesday 2nd

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

Wednesday 9th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Sunday 13th #

2011 MOTOR MUSEUM BROCKWELL MEMORIAL

Contact: Motor Museum (08) 9249 9457

See page 27 Wednesday 23rd

2011 DAY of the VW COMMITTEE MEETING

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

6:30pm @ Wangara Volkswagen, Wangara

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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 Meet at Westfield Shopping Complex off Albany Highway, Cannington near Fast Eddy‟s...park to the south of Fast Eddy‟s near the overhead walkway….there should be plenty of space here to assemble the convoy.

The convoy will depart at 9.30 sharp. If you wish to have breakfast at Fast Eddy‟s, it is recommended that you allow sufficient time and that you pre-book.

From Cannington, we will drive to Lesmurdie Falls where you can have a leg stretch and walk to the „Falls‟ viewing platform...there are good toilets at the „Falls‟ car park in case you had too many cups of coffee!

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scend the Zigzag before driving through the orchard country of Bickley and Pickering Brook.

At Pickering Brook we will stop at the Core Cider House at approximately 11.30...they offer tea, coffee and cakes plus cider tasting and the sale of cider and jams etc.

From Pickering Brook there will be a short drive to Myattsfield Vineyards were you can sample wine from their fairly extensive range...this is a small but very successful winery owned by young winemakers Josh and Rachael Davenport. They have approximately 12 different wine types, ranging in price from $16 to $32 a bottle.

After Myattsfield we will have a short drive to Fairbrossen Estate where we will have our lunch stop...they have a reasonable choice of dishes including beef and mushroom pie...I will obtain a copy of the lunch menu for the 16th so that we can pre-order prior to our arrival.

Fairbrossen will be the official end of the run so that after lunch you can return home at your leisure.

We look forward to seeing you on the 16th, regards, David and Louise Beckley, Trip Organisers.

IMPORTANT: In order that we can get some idea of the numbers wishing to participate in this trip, please; From there we will head north through Kalamunda, where  email david.beckley@cdcwa.com.au or there are excellent views to the city and over the coastal  phone Ray Willis on 0407347340 plain. After a brief stop to admire the views, we will deby 12th October.

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possible to be green by simply improving the technology that is already proven and available at the moment. The Golf offers a seamless driving experience that is hard to differentiate from a regular diesel Golf. It also has loads of luxury and safety features.‟

Top Safety Ratings for Golf Cabriolet and Jetta in Euro NCAP

At the heart of the Golf BlueMotion is a 1.6-litre TDI engine, producing 250 Nm of torque from just 1,500 – 2,500 rpm. Its remarkable economy and low emissions – 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle and 99 g/ km of CO2 – are achieved through a package of measures which includes a Start/Stop system, low rolling resistance tyres, brake energy recuperation, a multi-function display that provides visual gear-shift indicator, and aerodynamic changes.

In the latest round of European NCAP safety testing, the new Golf Cabriolet and the Jetta were awarded top five star ratings for adult, child and pedestrian protection. This places the two Volkswagens among the safest vehicles in their class.

The Golf Cabriolet and the Jetta achieved especially impressive scores in tests for occupant safety at 96 per cent and 94 per cent, respectively.

Both vehicles attained top results in all seat positions, regardless of the height of the driver and front passenger. Rating points are awarded based on the results of frontal impact and car-to-car side impact tests as well as a pole side impact test. Not only can adults feel safe in these cars; in both the Jetta and the Golf Cabriolet, maximum safety for children was verified in child occupant protection tests with dummies representing the ages 18 months and three years.

Just as important as occupant protection is the protection of pedestrians in traffic. In the test procedure, accidents with pedestrian children and adults are simulated at a vehicle speed of 40 km/ h. In all tested categories, the Jetta had very good results, especially in protection of the lower leg from the bumper. The Golf Cabriolet achieved very good results in head protection for children, since the top of the bonnet can deflect inwards.

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Volkswagen Golf Claims Second Green Car of the Year Award

The Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion has claimed its second What Car? Green Car of the Year accolade. The Golf‟s success was announced at a recent awards ceremony at Battersea Power Station in London, which also played The two vehicles also impressed in the host to this year‟s EcoVelocity low“safety assist” area, with very good 71 carbon motor show. per cent scores. In this rating category, For the second consecutive year, the Euro NCAP not only evaluated seat Golf BlueMotion was named best belt buckling reminders, but also the Green Small Family Car by the What standard use of vehicle dynamic con- Car? judges. What Car? editor-in-chief trol systems (ESP). Both systems are Chas Hallett said: „The Volkswagen standard in the Golf Cabriolet and the Golf BlueMotion shows that it is still Jetta.

Collecting the award on behalf of Volkswagen was Head of Group Environmental Management, Andrew Bannister. He said: „I‟m delighted to accept this award on behalf of the Golf. Amid a raft of environmental developments in the industry, the BlueMotion remains one of the most solid performers and sensible choices. It retains all the safe, practical and reliable virtues of the standard Golf model while returning class-leading fuel economy and carbon dioxide figures. A best-selling family favourite made even better.‟ BlueMotion is Volkswagen‟s umbrella term for a raft of innovations that help to cut the cost of motoring by making every drop of fuel take you further. In addition to the Golf BlueMotion model is a comprehensive line-up of BlueMotion Technology products that use a range of economy measures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Key to all BlueMotion and BlueMotion (Continued on page 12)

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A Trip into the Northern Wildflower Country

By Rod McSwain There comes a time when you just have to forget about the housework, the garden, the washing and just pack the car and head off. That was the feeling I had a few weeks ago, but it all depended on some thermo mats for the windows of Smurf arriving from Just Kampers. The arrival of them was well timed, so Karen and I headed north along Great Northern Hwy (GNH) in search of the famous Western Australian wildflowers on Friday 23rd September.

We packed Smurf on Thursday and left home about 8:30am Friday with the new Waeco fridge, our 15 amp extension chord and whatever else we novices thought was needed for an overnight trip. Apart from the road trip after the Bug-In, this was Smurf‟s first trip and the first time we were to sleep in the Kombi. We confidently headed along Rowe Hwy, around Midland to GNH. The road through the Swan Valley is now a nice new wide 80kph but single lane road. A police car followed us half way to Bullsbrook and from there, we were in open country. 90kph seemed a reasonable speed to be able to concentrate on the driving as well as look for flowers. We stopped in Bindoon (1hr 15min) for our first break and visited the information centre. The lady was very informative and loaded us up with maps. I had previously called into the tourist centre in the city, but there wasn‟t much available, which made it a bit difficult trying to plan the trip before we left home. Over the 2 days, we found the local towns had more info, including great local and large scale maps.

We soon found that we were dropping behind time and after making a few detours along back roads (I never stick to the bitumen) and stopping to take lots of photos along Old Plains Rd, so we pushed on and into New Norcia where we again had to have a quick look around. Then we headed further north onto Walebing, Bindi Bindi (to see the wheat train being loaded), Miling, Pithara and Dalwallinu. Again we stopped at the Information centre there as well as paid a visit to the bank – no atm‟s here. I must make mention of the section of highway (goat track) north of leave Bindi Bindi, is a 9klm section of winding road that is just over 6m wide. For this reason the speed limit is 90kph, meaning you pass heavy traffic and road trains at a terminal speed of 180kph. Apparently the federal government has allocated

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funds for an upgrade in 2014 ....that‟s too far away.

On the way home we passed a 5.5m wide load and had to pull up and park off the bitumen for it to pass and you could see where trucks had sunk into the muddy road shoulders only days before.

We made camp at the Dalwallinu Caravan Park for $19.25, met the neighbours – well they came to meet us and check out Smurf, then we walked the 750m to the pub for a drink and great country pub meal. Another great past time in the country on a clear night is star gazing and we saw numerous planes heading south to Perth too.

People in caravan parks tend to live by daylight, so it was early to bed and early to rise. The morning was fresh and crisp. It was a very comfortable night‟s sleep and the kettle was the first thing on. After more chat with the neighbours and breakfast in the open next to Smurf, we packed up and left about 8:30 again and headed through wheat country east towards the Rabbit Proof Fence. A visit to Xantippe Well revealed how ingenious the pioneers were in the early days. It was a case of building a small wall around a rocky outcrop to collect the runoff water and direct it via a pipe into a large tank. We pushed on and drove along the rabbit proof fence (no more) to discover more wildflowers, some wildlife, a resting place and waterhole for the fence rider, plus an old school (closed in 1956) that has been restored and left for visitors to read all about its history – as long as you closed the blinds, front door and gate when you left.

As it was pushing on lunchtime, we headed north again back to GNH and turned south for the 270klm trip to Wubin, Dalwallinu along GNH back to Perth. We picked up some fresh oranges and mandarins at a roadside stall and there was enough time to unpack Smurf before a light tea and crashing into bed.

It was a pleasant 2 days just breathing the fresh air and smelling the flowers. Both were sunny days and with the contrast of the blue skies, a few wispy clouds, dark green wheat fields and bright yellow canola crops on show, it has inspired us to think about organising a day / overnight run. We may even stay on a farm, so watch this space...

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four-cylinder inline turbo directinjection petrol engine. Its advantages: high power and torque values with (Continued from page 8) minimum fuel consumption. On averTechnology vehicles, however, is that age, just 8.1 litres* of fuel f lows to the they all remain as practical, comforta- combustion chambers via direct injecble and desirable as the standard tion per 100 kilometres. That corremodels on which they are based and sponds to CO2 emissions of 189 g/km are just as easy to service, repair and – top values for a fast sports car. And maintain. equally as impressive: when driven with the optional Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), these values are 8.2 litres and 192 g/km. * Combined cycle (ADR) 81/02 R – HISTORY – The Scirocco Story As the end of the 1960s approached, Powerful, fast, fuel efficient and clean: so did the end of the golden years of The Scirocco R – an impressive perthe Volkswagen Beetle. As part of the formance package development of the Golf I, no less a designer than Giorgio Giugiaro drew The wait is nearly over! The highly anticipated Scirocco R has almost ar- up a nippy and sporty 2+2 coupé that rived. Power: 188kW. Character: gen- was presented to the world's public in Geneva in 1973: The Scirocco was uine sports car. Performance: at its fullest. Handling: just like it should be. born. The Scirocco was the first frontwheel drive coupé from Volkswagen Fun factor: maximum. The four-seat and it appeared in 1974 just ahead of sports car is ideal as both a dynamic performer and economical companion the Golf I. The sports coupé not only offered a sporty alternative to the Golf on the roads of everyday life. Always on-board as standard equipment: the I, but was also affordable to boot.

XDL Extended Electronic Differential Scirocco I (type 53) Lock – first introduced on the Golf GTI – providing optimal traction properties Production from March / April 1974 to April 1981 and unbeatable driving fun.

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New Scirocco R

R – CONCEPT The Scirocco R – conceptualised by Volkswagen R GmbH – is an impressive performance package with a brilliant engine and chassis, unique looks, exclusive features and shares a power plant with the impressive Golf R, a

504,153 vehicles Design: Giugiaro Development and production: Karmann, Osnabrück Technical basis: Golf I Initial engines 50 / 70 / 85 PS (four-cylinder)

Scirocco II (type 53/2) Technical basis: Golf I Production from April 1981 to September 1992 291,497 vehicles Design: Herbert Schäfer (Volkswagen) Production: Karmann, Osnabrück Initial engines 60 / 70 / 85 / 110 PS (four-cylinder) R – DRIVE To attain the very high specific power in the 2.0 TSI (94 kW per litre displacement), Volkswagen decided on a turbocharged petrol direct-injection engine.

More dynamic performance by clever downsizing: Like all TSI engines, the R-version combines the efficiency of directinjection with the power of turbocharging. The 1,984 cm 16-valve, fourcylinder engine develops a maximum power of 188 kW at 6,000 rpm. Its maximum torque – a hefty 330 Newton meters – is available over an immense range of engine speed: 2,500 to 5,000 rpm. This makes for agile responsiveness of the engine, which is able to summon torque at practically any speed range. The engine‟s acoustic output impressively underscores its special kind of power development.

The exhaust system itself is designed as a double-flow system. Dual oval chrome tailpipes extend out from the bumper.

Engine of the Year for the Scirocco R: The in-line four-cylinder, which has (Continued on page 13)

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already earned four “Engine of the Year” awards, builds up its powerful torque via a turbocharger (up to 1.2 bar boost pressure) with intercooling.

The engine is controlled by fully electronic engine management with E-gas.

The pistons of the four-cylinder have higher strength bolts. The connecting rods were also designed to be stronger to reliably transmit the engine‟s high torque to the crankshaft. The cylinder block itself is reinforced due to the tremendous engine forces that are generated.

Via West R – CHASSIS The Scirocco R 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 limits any type of traction loss.

XDL compensates for understeer: As soon as the intelligent electronics detects unloading of the front wheel at the inside of a curve in fast driving, the ESP hydraulics apply braking pressure at the specific wheel to restore optimal traction. So, XDL serves as a transverse differential lock to compensate for the typical understeer of frontAll of this has a highly dynamic effect: wheel drive cars in fast cornering. The The lightweight 1,351 kilogram (DSG - driving behaviour of the agile Scirocco 1371 kg) Scirocco R offers dynamic R is made significantly more precise performance. It is precisely this type of and neutral thanks to the sophisticated driving, with the sensation of a build-up XDL. to maximum torque that is “felt” right Chassis layout: from idling, which distinguishes this In front, the Scirocco R has a Macsports car. It is an impressive cruiser Pherson strut type suspension for prefor every road and day of the year. cise tracking and balanced comfort Yet, those drivers who downshift and properties. In the rear, a four-link susunleash the car‟s power at full throttle pension convincingly meets the chalawaken a second side of the Scirocco lenge of achieving a sporty yet comR: a car with motor sport DNA that fortable chassis tuning. sprints from rest to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds. Top speed: electronically Adaptive Chassis Control optimally limited to 250 km/h (at 6,320 rpm). resolves the dilemma between comfort and dynamics: Also available with an optional dual The Scirocco R is fitted with clutch transmission (DSG) providing Volkswagen‟s innovative Adaptive an even faster sprinting Scirocco R: Chassis Control as standard equipthe 100 km/h mark drops down to 6.0 ment. This system continually adjusts seconds. As is so often the case with a damping of individual wheels to roadDSG, gains in dynamic performance way conditions based on signals from (and comfort) are by no means purthree body sensors and displacement chased at the expense of fuel efficiensensors at each wheel. cy or emissions.

Page 13 During acceleration, braking and steering processes, chassis damping is stiffened in fractions of a second to optimally meet the vehicles dynamic requirements. By making these automatic adjustments, Adaptive Chassis Control significantly increases driver comfort in situations where dynamics are less challenging, resolving the conf lict 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.

R-wheel styling: Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels (“Talladega” type) with size 235/35 R19 tyres. This wheel/tyre combination supports the maximum attainable lateral vehicle dynamics of this unforgettable sports car.

Advanced braking system for maximum deceleration: The braking system has been specifically designed to handle the Scirocco R‟s higher level of driving performance. That is why a 17-inch system is used; this enables impressive braking performance with ventilated discs and R-specific brake calipers painted in glossy black on all four brakes. In front, the discs are vented and have a diameter of 345 mm x 30mm, in the rear; brakes are measured at 310mm x 22mm. The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) has also been exclusively designed for this vehicle. A “Sport” mode can be selected by pressing the ESP button located in the centre console. This makes the ESP respond later in very fast driving on roads with lots of curves – e.g. on a race course – for even more agile handling properties. In parallel, Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) is completely deactivated when ESP “Sport” mode is selected.

The electro-mechanical power steering of the Scirocco R was also specifically tuned for this model.

Safety equipment fitted as standard: Six airbags, side impact protection in the door, front safety optimised head restraints, front seat belts with pretentions and belt force limiters, ABS and EBD, Hill Start Assist and ASR. R – DESIGN Front end with LED daytime running lights: The front end design reflects the motto “form follows function”; it integrates three large air inlets with large louvres in the bumper customised for the Sci(Continued on page 17)

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I could combine my passions Volkswagens & Photography!

By Jamie Barrett (new VW Club WA President) I purchased my digital camera about two years ago and was very happy snapping away taking pictures of my Dog and cars at shows. I taught myself how to take certain pictures - I would get an idea of what I wanted to achieve then I would experiment and work out how to do it. "Depth of field, aperture, ISO" etc. were all new terms to me.

I was asked by a friend "what are you into?" - "what type of pics do you enjoy taking?" I had taken pictures in the dark with a very long exposure and was amazed with the results. My friend pointed in the direction of a photographer called Troy Paiva. He uses coloured lights to "Paint" his subjects.

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In this shot the light comes from a few sources, an orange led in the car (assisted with a flash of geled speedlite, 1 to 2 seconds of a super bright led used to light the car, red laser shot at the headlights for about 40 secs each (and all over the ground if you look closely) Then the fun stuff "EL wire" you can buy this stuff on eBay for about $10 I used the 7.5 foot lengths. I ran around keeping it as low to the ground as possible "wiggling" it around trying to remember were I have covered.

No photoshot was used at all. I sometimes crop pictures but that is about it..

My personal challenge is to get the shot out of the camera as is.

Dead dub out in the bush took this shot in the pitch black of night using my powerful led bike light as the source. the paint looks awesome to me, you could not recreate that aged look. She is a 1950's model Single Cab Split screen.

Another angle of this beautiful old girl left out in the elements in Perth hills. Not much left of her. Used about 20 leds placed around and in the cab (green & white) approx. 30 sec exposure.

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As I am a pretty busy with work commitments, taking pictures at night suited me. I set to work immediately this gave me great inspiration I could combine my passions Volkswagens and photography!

Many people in the scene have been keen for me take pictures of their vehicles, they get involved and excited when they see what is possible. They start running around with torches, coloured leds etc. It can be tiring as you have to move pretty fast in some cases. Anyone can have a go. You do need to be able to set your camera on a long exposure between 10 seconds and 3 minutes. Some shots that I have taken have been as long as 7 minutes.

The hardest thing I find when taking night shots is focusing, like in this situation where it was pitch black. There are two main ways I get focus - one being knowing the lens and judging the distance using manual focus or two lighting the subject as much as possible with autofocus on taking a test then flicking the focus to manual before it adjusts. I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do. I am always on the lookout for new locations and vehicles to light up.

VWars IV Went all out with the Sabres on this one, jumped around energetically to get this one. Red LED inside and the kombis lights on

Andy THM Out trying some different techniques tonight Andy was kind enough to let me boss him around moving the car here and there and hold this n that. I feel we got some good shots tonight this one is up first so I can proudly add Andy to The Hills mafia collection over on the forum! Cheers Andy nice car mate.

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Page 16 Presentation in the magazine is by Ray Willis the Editor‌ photos have been shaped, framed and cropped in some cases.

Interested in your car getting photographed?

Any water-cooled VWs out there?

Jamieâ€&#x;s details are...mobile 0408 183 396...email jamie.barrett@iinet.net.au...more photos can be seen at Flickr...http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiebarrettphotography/sets/72157623740732026/

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style alloy R-wheels in 19-inch format.

The milled, polished wheels have five sets of three spokes that are visually (Continued from page 13) unique and offer a very attractive look rocco R, which engineers designed for at the large braking system with its optimal cooling of the brakes and en- glossy black calipers and Rlogo. Like gine. Integrated to the right and left of the brake calipers, the outside mirrors the outboard air inlets are the standof the Scirocco R are always painted a ard LED daytime glossy black, independent of the body running lights. The narrow, unique colour. radiator grille is styled in a high-end R – INTERIOR glossy black. Here (as on the rear The interior of the Scirocco R presents gate) the Scirocco R can be identified an altogether refined appearance. As by the R-logo design in chrome on a is typical of all R-models, special inteblack background. Meanwhile, providrior accents, sport seats and numering for the perfect illumination of the ous other dynamic features are aproadway, are standard Bi-Xenon plied, and included as standard equipheadlights with integrated indicator ment. Details of the features of the lights.

Scirocco R: Rear end with double-flow exhaust Sport seat system with seat covers in system: “Kyalami” fabric weave (named after The rear image of this car is dominatthe Formula-1 race course in South ed by a considerably larger roof edge Africa), with R-Logo on the front head spoiler and a prominent glossy black restraints in “Art Grey”. Inner surface diffuser in the lower bumper area that of contoured seat side supports has shows typical R-styling. Both of these crystal grey “San Remo” microfibres. components – diffuser and roof edge spoiler – reduce aerodynamic lift at Unique aluminium decor inserts in the the rear axle. Stylistically, the oval instruments with Rlogo. High-gloss chrome tailpipes of the double-flow black accents in the centre console exhaust system are harmoniously inte- area, door handles, gearshift grip, air grated into the overall rear section vents and steering wheel spokes. design. In addition, the rear lights of the Scirocco R are smoke tinted. The Hand brake grip and gearshift trim in leather, with “Art Grey” decorative Scirocco R also comes with rear parkseams. ing distance sensor as standard.

Floor mat inserts “Art Grey”.

Side profile: The side view is characterised by Aluminium tread plates with R-Logo powerfully styled side skirts painted in worked in. body colour as well as “Talladega” Instruments with white backlighting

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Three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel, flatbottomed, in Rdesign (three spokes, perforated leather in upper and lower third, grip recesses right and left), with “Art Grey” decorative seams, R-logo in the lower steering wheel spoke and multifunctional keys in the steering wheel‟s cross spokes. When the Scirocco R is ordered as a DSG version, the steering wheel is equipped with shift paddles.

R – EXTRA FEATURES The Scirocco R sports a very extensive list of features. Standard features include six airbags, ESP with countersteering assist, electro-mechanical power steering, LED daytime running lights, central locking with remote control and electric windows, to name just a few details. The following extra functional features are also included: Bi-Xenon headlights including static curve lighting, dynamic headlight levelling control, headlight cleaning system and warning lamp for low washer f luid level.

Automatic climate control (“Climatronic”) with separate left and right controls, plus automatic recirculation switching.

“RCD510” Radio-CD touch screen system (4 x 20 Watt) with eight loudspeakers, six disc CD changer, MP3 playback function with title display and AUX-IN multimedia socket in the centre console.

Light and Sight package with two lights in the front footwells, automatic running light switching (including “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions), automatically dimming rearview mirror and rain sensor.

Tyre pressure monitoring indicator.

LED daytime running lights Pricing Scirocco R 6-Speep Manual -$47,490 Scirocco R 6-Speep DSG with Sport Mode and Triptronic Function $49,990 Options Dynaudio Excite premium audio system - $1,100 RNS510 Satellite Navigation System $2,500 Panoramic glass roof - $1,800 (Continued on page 18)

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IAA 2011: New VWs for Today and for the World of Tomorrow!

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An overview of new concepts and models from Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles:

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Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Director of Volkswagen Group Research explains the project from the research perspective: “In the context of the growing influence of electric mobility, cutting edge vehicle concepts like these – which are based on intensive analyses of future and vehicle research and on strong networking ties to Marketing – will play an increasingly important role.

That is because new, very target group specific requirements will be placed on cars with the advent of electric mobility. These new vehicle concepts – together with the electrification of existing models – will help to advance electric mobility to a breakthrough.” In this context, Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg explains further: “The goal of the NILS project is to work out a technically concrete and economically feasible vehicle concept for micro -mobility, which restructures individual transportation to make it more efficient and environmentally compatible based on electric drive technology.” Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold adds: “Therefore, Group Research intensively analysed all facets of commuter transportation with the goal of making it sustainable for the future. The results of these analyses were made available to individual vehicle development departments. And so, all of the company‟s brands – from A for Audi to V for Volkswagen – are benefiting from the think tank of Group Research.”

NILS Electric vehicle for commuters: NILS travels like an arrow into the urban future Lightweight 460 kg single-seater with electric drive was specially designed for commuters At the 64th International Motor Show NILS research project is supported (IAA) in Frankfurt (15 to 25 Septemby the Federal Ministry of Transport ber), Volkswagen is presenting – Volkswagen AG is presenting a car for alongside the new up! that is the show the urban world of tomorrow at the highlight – a tremendous assortment Frankfurt International Motor Show of new car concepts and models. Mak- (IAA): NILS. The single-seat electric ing world debuts are the Beetle R vehicle reflects a new, fascinating Concept, Beetle Fender, Polo R-Line, form of minimalist mobility. The conTiguan R-Line, Golf Cabriolet Exclucept car – with its progressive aluminisive and the Phaeton Exclusive Con- um space frame, wing doors and freecept. And that is just the beginning: standing wheels – exhibits a high level another car making its world debut on of dynamic performance, yet travels the Frankfurt stage is the single-seat with zero emissions and silently toelectric vehicle concept car NILS – a wards the future. The project is supcar for the world of tomorrow. Meanported by the German Federal Ministry while, the Polo R WRC illustrates how of Transport, Building and Urban Demotorsport cars are progressing at velopment.

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Technically realistic and economically Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is feasible. “NILS is a vehicle that anticialso represented with its latest range pates the future. It looks as though of successful models. Highlights here someone has projected it back from include debuts of the Caddy Edition 30 the year 2030 to the world of today. and the Amarok with automatic gear- This study melds sustainability, design box. Another show highlight is the ex- and lifestyle in a new way. A high-tech tremely fuel-efficient Multivan BlueMo- vehicle from the Volkswagen company Networked know-how. Dr. Ulrich tion. with an electric drive, but very realisti- Hackenberg comments: “The close cooperation with Group Research has meant that we at Volkswagen are really able to put cutting-edge vehicle projects in motion. We benefit from the networked know-how of the company here. This also includes the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam. There, under the leadership of Thomas Ingenlath, an entirely new interpretation of Volkswagen design was accomplished in NILS. Those viewing this concept car can look far into the future of our brand and of the automobile itself. NILS is anything but a dry-run exercise; it is very realistic.

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an electric drive (Blue-e-Motion) in 2013. In addition, electric traction will lead to entirely new concepts; they will (Continued from page 18) result in vehicles that fulfil specific in an eco-friendly way, but would also needs profiles more than ever. One of be very safe in this car.” these needs profiles is that of commuters who commute to their jobs in With a range of 65 kilometres, the 130 their millions every day in the world‟s km/h NILS would certainly be the ideal urban areas. For a long time now, vehicle for the majority of commuters public transportation has not always in Germany. According to the German been the first choice of commuters for Federal Statistical Office, 73.9 per various reasons. In Germany, for excent of all commuters residing beample, about 60 per cent of all comtween Berlin and Munich cover less muters travel by car according to the than 25 kilometres on their way to Federal Statistical Office; of these, work. So, NILS is designed to be a over 90 per cent travel alone. Zero reflection of a new era. emissions vehicles like NILS will offer these frequent drivers a new ecoNILS defines new segment Electric traction changes mobility. Au- friendly mobility solution. tomobiles have always been mirrors of NILS leaves a small footprint in traffic the times with their design styles and Narrower, lower, shorter, different. technological standards reflecting the The concept is a very compact car status quo of a particular era. Considthat requires extremely little space in er Volkswagen: at the turn of the centraffic. NILS is only 3.04 metres long, tury, the age of downsizing gained making it about 50 cm shorter than the momentum in the powertrain area. At new Volkswagen up! model. The width the same time, a new quality of styling of the NILS, from wheel to wheel, is took hold, which today is still marked 1.39 metres; the body itself measures by maximum clarity and precision. only 0.86 metres wide. The concept Currently, we are experiencing yet car is 1.2 metres tall. By means of another developmental thrust: the long comparison: a Porsche 911 is taller at -term breakthrough of electric traction.

1.31 metres.

Many Group models in the higher vehicle classes are already available Design was created in Potsdam. More with hybrid drives, where the electric important than its dimensions is the motor supports the conventional drive layout of its body. NILS shares the system. This emissions-reducing drive same basic body layout as a Formulatechnology is now breaking into high- 1 race car: driver in the middle, engine volume segments. in back, aluminium wheels outboard and free-standing. The 17-inch alloy Golf with E-drive debuts in 2013. The wheels are equipped with 115/80 first high-volume models with a pure (front) and 125/80 (rear) tyres optielectric drive will soon reach producmised for low rolling resistance. The tion readiness; the Golf, the bestclean, distinctive styling of the NILS selling car in the world, will debut with

Page 19 car has its origins at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam. Designer Thomas Ingenlath, the centre‟s director, comments on the research vehicle: “NILS was designed to make a visual statement and transport a vision of the automotive future to the present. The car had to visually highlight the theme of sustainability, while showing a future-oriented look and simply being fun. I think that we have successfully integrated both of these aspects. Although our mission here was to come up with an entirely new body concept for the brand, NILS matches the Volkswagen design DNA 1:1.” Consider the bumpers: it is no coincidence that they remind one of the bumpers on the new up! with their black borders around the impact surfaces. Thomas Ingenlath continues: “I am especially pleased that we managed to implement the concept of the 2 glass wing doors. This allowed us to create large transparent surfaces and simultaneously make entering and exiting the vehicle very comfortable, even in the most cramped of parking spaces.”

NILS is tailored to commuting distances 65 km and 130 km/h. Although, or even because, NILS is so compact and lightweight (460 kg), it is a lot of fun to drive. It is an agile car with a top speed of 130 km/h, and it can accelerate to 100 km/h in less than 11 seconds. This is accomplished by an electric motor with a reasonably small 15 kW nominal power and short-term peak power of 25 kW. A lithium-ion battery supplies the electric motor with energy. The battery capacity (5.3 kWh) enables driving ranges of up to 65 km, depending on the style of driving. A battery of this size is relatively inexpensive, and its capacity is sufficient for this type of car. The research vehicle can be charged either via a conventional 230 Volt electrical outlet (maximum charging time 2 hours) or at an electric vehicle charging station.

The plug port is located at the back underneath the rear lighting module.

Electric motor is a lightweight 19 kg. In setting up the electric drive system, engineers made use of the great wealth of experience Volkswagen has acquired in developing other concept cars such as the L1 and XL1 as well as future production vehicles like the Golf Blue-e-Motion or up! Blue-eMotion. The centrepiece of the drive (Continued on page 20)

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unit is the lightweight 19 kg electric motor together with its transmission and battery. Energy management is via a high-voltage pulse inverter, which – together with the 12 Volt DC/ DC converter for the vehicle electrical system and the charger – forms an integral drive unit. It is the rear axle that is driven. All drive unit components are located compactly in an aluminium housing. The unit, including the drive shafts, is integrated at the rear of NILS. Space for shopping. The motor, battery and all other components are so compact in their construction that there is still space for a small but practical boot space above the drive unit.

As on the Golf, for example, the bootlid is unlocked via the VW logo; in this case, the body-coloured area above the rear lighting module swings upwards. The space is laid out so that users can conveniently stow items from a classic shopping trip – a case of drinks and a bag, for example.

NILS is sporty and agile Optimal weight distribution. With a vehicle like NILS, the customer target group would not only commute to work with zero emissions, but as described would also have a lot of fun doing it.

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and suspension, there are doublewishbone suspensions front and rear; the ESP electronic stabilisation programme ensures that with all of its agile performance, NILS will still stay on course. The car‟s very good weight distribution between the front and rear axles contributes towards the ESP having to do as little as possible.

system. The system itself can be used over the entire speed range of NILS; in addition, the system can even automatically brake the car to a stop, depending on the situation. Not only are the four disc brakes used to brake; electric traction by electric motor and battery regeneration can be used to brake as well, depending on the driving situation. Last but not least, Front NILS brakes and accelerates automatAssist is integrated in the ACC sysically upon request tem. This continually active system Innovative City Emergency Braking. warns the driver of a potential colliAnother important electronic assistant sion; at speeds below 30 km/h, autoin NILS is City Emergency Braking. matic braking can avoid a collision The continually active system uses a under some circumstances. laser sensor (in the front VW logo) to detect the risk of an imminent colliDigital instruments sion, and at that moment it automatiTFT display as instrument cluster. The cally brakes the car. Depending on the instrument cluster was tailored to the car‟s speed and the driving situation, electric vehicle. The main feature here City Emergency Braking can reduce is a 7-inch TFT display. The vehicle‟s the speed at impact and might even speed is shown digitally in the middle. prevent an accident.

Energy flow is visually represented by bar elements. Another graphic display Automatic Distance Control. City offers information on the driving range.

Emergency Braking is a software extension of the automatic distance con- Clever touchscreen. The second centrol system (ACC). Its full range of tral instrument is a mobile multifuncfunctionality is available in NILS. The tional system like the one used in a ACC system also uses a laser sensor similar form in the new up!: the Portato measure the distance and relative ble Infotainment Device (PID). It is speed to the vehicle ahead in traffic – snapped onto the A-pillar to the right parameters to which NILS automatiof the instrument cluster. Via cally adjusts its speed. Beforehand, touchscreen, the driver controls functhe driver preselects the desired foltions related to “Navigation”, “Radio”, lowing distance and vehicle speed, “Media”, “Telephone”, “Trip computer” similar to a cruise control system. The and – to preconfigure the driving automatic distance control system has range – “Eco”. At the start of the drive, intuitive controls with 3 new multifunc- the PID computes the expected drivtion keys in the steering wheel. Two ing range, then it not only displays the arrow keys are used to vary the vehi- route on the map display, but also the cle speed (in open driving) and the radius and thereby the destinations distance to the vehicle in front. Anoth- that can be reached using the current er key between the 2 arrow keys is battery charge. used to activate or deactivate the ACC Simple where it makes sense. To save on weight and costs, certain functional elements and controls are operated without electrical assistance. The side mirrors, for example, are adjusted manually, which is not really an inconvenience in an interior that is only 0.61 metre wide. There is no power assistance for steering either; however, this is no problem on a vehicle weighing less than 500 kg. Meanwhile, the heating and ventilation system has fully electronic control. The driver sets the temperature and blower setting via 2 controls in the form of electronic sliders; 2 additional sliders are used for the ventilation flap position (air flow direction) and seat heating. Located to the right of the steering column is the (Continued on page 21)

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motor start-stop switch; this round, handy switch is also used to select the position of the single-speed transmission (D, N or R).

NILS relies on aluminium space frame body Safe like a big car. The aluminium space frame body was designed to be a highly effective safety cell. The body-in-white – i.e. the basic structure without add-on parts or glass – is produced from extruded aluminium parts, cast aluminium and sheet aluminium.

The roof frame, together with the wing door mounts, a sturdy roll bar behind the driver, the boot space and the front bulkhead consist of high-strength sheet aluminium. Also extremely sturdy are the extruded aluminium parts; they are used in the area of the side sills, the transverse profiles and the crash-optimised longitudinal profiles (front and rear car sections). The housings for the drive unit and other elements consist of cast aluminium parts. All add-on body parts are made of plastic and aluminium. The front and rear side body parts are manufactured in aluminium. Parts made of high -strength plastic include the bumpers and the trim panels on the side sills.

safety glass.

Beetle R Concept has customised front and rear sections and 20-inch See and be seen. Xenon and LED wheels elements are used for the headlights, Sport seat system of Beetle R Conrear lights and indicators. In front, 2 bicept is upholstered in luxurious xenon modules handle the job of the Nappa leather dipped and main beam headlights.

The indicator lights and daytime runAt Volkswagen, the letter “R” as an ning lights are implemented as white added identifier promises top-notch and yellow LEDs. The daytime running performance. Currently, this claim is lights are mounted on the front wheel being validated with turbo pressure by trim panels, and these lights also the Golf R (199 kW / 270 PS) and Sciserve as position lights for parking. In rocco R (195 kW / 265 PS). In a world the acrylic glass of the rear lights – debut at the IAA, Volkswagen is now which are integrated in the rear secshowing a third variation of this sporty Wing doors from 3 parts. The 2 wing tion like small wings – the light gener- theme: the Beetle R Concept. It is doors are a work of art in their manuated by LEDs is routed via transparent based on the 21st Century Beetle. facture. Their frames consist of 3 main semiconductors. Their electrical power Like the Golf R and Scirocco R, the R elements: an inner section, a crash consumption? Minimal. Which is just version of the Beetle was also created reinforcement section and an exterior what you need with an electric vehicle. at Volkswagen subsidiary Volkswagen part. When they are closed, they offer R GmbH located near to Wolfsburg. optimal crash safety. The door winBeetle R Concept The Beetle R Concept is still a design dows are made of lightweight, scratch- The Beetle as sports car: study. Those who are familiar with the resistant, layered polycarbonate. The World debut of the design study Beetle 2.0 TSI (147 kW / 200 PS) front window is made of laminated Beetle R Concept know the dynamic potential of this new car. As an “R”, the Beetle could demonstrate a performance potential similar to that of the Golf R and Scirocco R. Exterior with 20-inch wheels Visually, the Beetle R Concept, painted in “Serious Grey”, offers a glimpse of what a production version might look like. Outside, the concept is equipped with 20-inch “Talladega” alloy wheels – the same design used on the Golf R and Scirocco R. However, 18- and 19-inch wheels are mounted on those cars. Easy to spot on the Beetle‟s wheels, which feature 5 triple spokes, are the blue brake callipers in R design.

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Newly sculpted bumpers are wider Designers completely redesigned the front and rear bumpers that were widened by 30 mm. In front, the bumper module practically consists of 3 air intakes, which are styled in contrasting “Black High Gloss”. The middle air intake supplies the engine with oxygen, while the outer two contribute to cooling the brakes. The front spoiler, also painted in “Black High Gloss”, is designed as a flat splitter (with a chrome strip); splitters of this kind are typically used in motorsport. To maintain temperature regulation of the engine within an optimal range, even under extreme conditions, ventilation slots are found on the right and left sides of the engine bonnet.

“Black High Gloss” is the roof, the upper part of the boot lid connecting to it, the door mirror housings and door handles.

brushed aluminium is used for all pedal caps. Matching the seats with their blue piping are the fabric floor mats with their blue-black double borders.

Interior with Nappa leather sport seat system As is usual on R models, the interior also makes a customised and sporty impression. In the front, the driver and passenger sit in motorsport shell seats with what are referred to as Ergopads made of grey nubuck leather. The seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather. Embossed on the seats is the R logo. The seat seams and piping are in the colour “Space Blue”.

Beetle Fender Let the music play!

Legendary USA company Fender inspires Beetle designers and engineers The rear bumper also has air slots – Beetle Fender pays tribute to a legair exhaust vents – that are integrated endary brand of guitars from the USA in the aerodynamic concept of the Beetle R Concept. There is also a difAn electric guitar can be connected fuser that is integrated in the lower to subwoofer of the Fender sound bumper area. Together with the rear system spoiler – which is significantly larger The Beetle is the first car in Europe than the production models with up to that can be ordered with a sound sysThe contrast colour “Black High Gloss” 200 PS in power – and its black trailtem by the guitar and amplifier producthat was already used on the exterior ing edge, ideal down force values are er Fender. Now, at the IAA, is used in the interior as well, such as attained at the rear axle. A visual and Volkswagen is presenting a concept for dashboard accents and decorative acoustic highlight is the exhaust syscar that can be interpreted as a tribute elements around the gear shift grip. tem with its 2 sets of dual chrome tailto the legendary US company: the Interior designers also styled the inpipes. exclusive Beetle Fender with a cusstruments to be R-specific. The central tomised look and features such as a On each side, the bumpers transition instrument cluster (tachometer in the sound system interface for connecting into the free-standing wings; they were middle, in the style of a sports car) the electric guitar. also widened: 15 mm per side. The and the auxiliary instruments laid out side sills are styled in “Black High above the centre console are both 19-inch wheels and leather coated Gloss”; a high-end chrome trim strip is modified here. The door sill plates are roof incorporated here. Also painted in upgraded with the R logo. Meanwhile, Outside, the Beetle Fender is painted in a high-gloss “Black”, while a fine red line frames the side windows; another line in this style is used on an electric guitar customised by Volkswagen Design – a Fender Telecaster.

Chrome and aluminium also influence the look of the Beetle Fender. Designed in chrome are the door mirror caps, door handles, the trim strip beneath the side windows, accents in the side sills, VW badge and the 2 tailpipes of the exhaust system arranged as they were earlier on the Beetle.

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wheels 10 mm outwards. Compared to the production version, the Beetle Fender‟s ride height was lowered approximately 30 mm; this lets the wheel -tyre combination fill out the wheel housings more fully. Two other small but fine details: a guitar pick decal on the bonnet and the original Fender signature (in chrome) located beneath the VW badge on the bootlid.

Interior with dash pad in electric guitar style The interior is also exceptionally well appointed. Eye-catching is the dash pad implemented in “Sunburst” – the two-tone wood design pattern of many Fender guitars. This instrument bar extending across the dashboard in front of the driver and passenger also creates a visual link to the world of rock music.

A high-end audio system sends music into the passenger compartment over a Fender sound system with an auxiliary tube amplifier. It has a prominent visual presence at the top of the dashboard. A cool solution: thanks to a special socket in the boot space, an electric guitar can be plugged in; its sound plays over the subwoofer that is also integrated in the boot.

The Fender system is controlled from the control panel of the RNS 510 radio -navigation system (which comes with a touchscreen and integrated 30-GB hard drive). Like the rotary knob of the RNS 510, the controls for the climate control system (temperature, air conditioning function, rear window defrost and seat heating) were redesigned.

The light-coloured metallic controls now look like those that have been used for decades on guitar and bass amplifiers; in the Beetle Fender the controls are executed in the high-end precision that is typical of Volkswagen.

A similarly designed metallic control is also used for mirror adjustment. Another feature uncompromisingly tailored to musicians: a pick holder to the right of the DSG gear shift lever. The holder comes with 3 picks on which the outline of the Beetle is imprinted.

Moreover, the stretch band across the door storage bin features the Fender signature. Although the Beetle Fender is still a concept car, “Fender Sound” can be ordered in the Beetle.

Fender sound system with ambience

lighting Those who choose the sound system also get ambience lighting for the interior in 3 colours (red, white, blue).

Along with indirect lighting in the door shoulder panels, there are also light rings around the loudspeaker boxes in the doors. The sound system itself has 2 sets of tweeters – one set in the mirror triangles in front and one set mounted in the rear trim panels; they are equipped with neodymium magnets and fabric domes. In the front doors, there are woofers with dual voice coils, while the woofers located in the rear side trim each have a single voice coil. In addition, a subwoofer with a dual voice coil is integrated in an enclosed bass box in the Beetle‟s boot. The centrepiece of the sound system is a 10-channel amplifier with Class A/B power amplifiers and 400 Watts of output power.

Passat (2nd). It should be noted that this is not just a Volkswagen list, rather it is a ranking covering all cars sold in Germany. Across Europe the Polo holds 3rd place in new car registrations. A genuine bestseller, which has long been on roads across the globe – in China as well as in Russia, Japan and Australia. Now Volkswagen is presenting the new Polo R-Line in a world debut, extending the R-line family of cars (Golf, Scirocco, Passat CC and Touareg). This is the first time that Volkswagen has designed such a version of the Polo. Yet, it is fully in keeping with the agile character of the current generation of the Polo model. The Polo R-Line can be ordered with nearly any engine variant. Market launch of the Polo with the new equipment pack will be at the end of this year.

Exterior offers new bumpers and roof edge spoiler Outside, the extended standard equipment of the Polo R-Line includes 16inch “Mallory” alloy wheels, a radiator grille painted in high-gloss black (with R-Line badge), a specially designed sporty R-line bumper (in the specific body colour; rear bumper has a distinctive diffuser), chrome tailpipes for the exhaust system, body-coloured roof edge spoiler, R-line side sills also in body colour, daytime running lights (integrated under a chrome band in the main headlights), fog lights (in the front spoiler) and LED licence plate illumination. Available upon request: a sports chassis, which lowers the car into the dampers by 15 mm.

Polo R-Line First Polo with R-Line features: New bumpers and sport seat system New Polo R-Line will arrive on the market at the end of this year Range of engine options available In 2011, the Polo continues to be the Interior has sport seats and black roofbestselling car in its class in Germany. liner In the overall ranking of all new car Inside, the Polo R-Line resembles the registrations in Germany, it holds 3rd (Continued on page 24) place after the Golf (1st) and the

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Since its initial launch, the Tiguan has remained the uncontested market leader in Germany. The Tiguan – (Continued from page 23) which was significantly improved both GTI with its sport seats. The rear and visually and technically this year – has front seats are upholstered with high- for a long time been a globally sucend “Kyalami” fabric (or optional Alcessful model, because it unites the cantara/leather look); the inner surfac- advantages of a compact SUV (high es of the lateral seat supports (front) seat position, rugged overall concept, are made of “San Remo” microfibre impressive styling, spacious interior) fabric. Worked into the front head rewith the properties of modern passenstraints is the R-Line logo. Also stand- ger cars – including very safe driving ard: the black roofliner, leather steer- properties and extremely efficient TDI ing wheel with aluminium decor and R and TSI engines. Now, this total pack-Line badge (chrome signature on age is once again available as an Rblack background), accents in highLine version, but in the latest generagloss black, pedal caps with aluminition Tiguan. The Tiguan R-Line celeum look and door sill plates with Rbrates its world debut at the IAA in Line signature.

Frankfurt. The sporty SUV will launch on the German market at the beginIAA vehicle with special body colour ning of next year. The Tiguan R-Line and 17-inch wheels is based on the “Sport & Style” verIncidentally, the Polo R-Line being sion. presented at the IAA is equipped with the 17-inch version of the “Mallory” 19-inch alloy wheels are standard alloy wheels and is painted in a speOutside, the Tiguan R-Line can be cial colour that is not yet offered: “Fire recognised by its 19-inch alloy wheels, Spark”. The Polo R-Line can be orbumper in R design, R-Line badge on dered in the following colours: “Deep the radiator grille, a rear diffuser with Black Pearl Effect”, “Reflex Silver Me- black ribs and an R design rear spoiler tallic”, “Pepper Grey Metallic”, in body colour. In addition, the door “Shadow Blue Metallic”, “Hot Orange add-on parts are painted in body colMetallic”, “Candy White” and “Flash our and are trimmed with chrome acRed”. cents. The wheel well flares are in sporty black.

Tiguan R-Line Comeback of an R-Line bestseller: Front sport seats are required equipNew generation of the Tiguan Rment in the R-Line. Key interior feaLine will launch in 2012 tures of the R-line include a sport seat Most successful German SUV with system – like the one also found in the 19-inch wheels and front sport new Tiguan R-Line. The seat system seats is upholstered in the exclusive, sporty Tiguan R-Line can be delivered with “Kyalami” style fabric as standard, but it may also be ordered in “Vienna” any engine leather as an option. The sporty Volkswagen‟s most prominent brand

Page 24 symbol is the R-Line logo worked into the head restraints; it is also found on the multifunction steering wheel with its aluminium decor. Last but not least, other interior features are the pedals in stainless steel, aluminium door sill plates in front with R-Line logo, and – for the first time in the Tiguan R-Line – a black roofliner.

Golf Cabriolet Exclusive Open-top flagship: Golf Cabriolet Exclusive debuts for summer 2012 Most luxurious convertible Golf with sport seat system in “Nappa Cool Leather” Optional 18-inch “Charleston” alloy wheels This summer, the new Golf Cabriolet was launched onto the market. A fourseater with an electrically activated soft top, a boot with enough space for long trips and all of the practical and technical traits that have made the Golf the most successful car in the world. Now, at the IAA, Volkswagen is presenting the Golf Cabriolet Exclusive as the new top model of the convertible line-up. The Golf Cabriolet is the fifth Volkswagen (after the Golf Variant, Eos, Passat CC and Touareg) to be launched in the sophisticated Exclusive version (conceptualised by Volkswagen R GmbH). And it will happen at the beginning of 2012.

Two-tone sport leather seat system in “Nappa Cool Leather” Distinguishing the Golf Cabriolet Exclusive are its 17-inch “Salamanca” alloy wheels; also available as an option are 18-inch “Charleston” alloy wheels. Inside, the Volkswagen is equipped with a sport leather seat system in innovative “Nappa Cool Leather”, which is designed in the colour combination “Pepper Beige / Titan Black”. “Cool Leather” is especially ideal for cabriolets, because it absorbs much less heat.

Designed in the same colour combination are the interior door trim panels and the centre armrest. Also trimmed in “Cool Leather” are the steering wheel, gear shift lever and parking brake grip (each upgraded with decorative seams in a contrasting colour).

Other Exclusive features include customised door sill plates (“Volkswagen Exclusive”) and floor mats whose base colour (“Titan Black”) and border (“Pepper Beige”) are coordinated with the colours of the seat system.

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leather surfaces of the dashboard, centre console, upper door panels and frames, as well as the borders of the (Continued from page 24) floor mats are all upholstered in the Phaeton Exclusive Concept contrasting colour “Anthracite”. CoorItalian leather custom manufacturer dinated with this is the Alcantara roofwill soon celebrate its centenary: liner in “Alabaster White” / “Silkway Phaeton study with full leather inte- Beige”; even the boot space is decorated in this colour and material comrior by Poltrona Frau bination. All relevant add-on parts are Interior is one of the most elegant ever also painted in “Alabaster White”. implemented in the Phaeton Seats in light leather, dashboard in Volkswagen R GmbH exclusively apdark leather, accents in piano paint plies piano paint (“Black”) to the wood The company Poltrona Frau, which in accents or the “extended wood pack” 2012 will be exactly 100 years old, is offered in the interior. Piano paint is one of the top sources for leather also used for the first time on the cliworkmanship in the world. Poltrona mate control panel in the rear.

Frau is actually a furniture manufacturShow car in “Luna Blue” with 20-inch er. However, the leathers of the Polwheels. The Phaeton Exclusive Controna Frau brand are not just limited to cept 3.0 V6 TDI being presented in exclusive furniture items; they can alFrankfurt is painted in the pearl-effect so be found in automobiles, aero-

planes and yachts. As a tribute to the 100 years of the Italian company, Volkswagen has now upgraded its flagship with leather from the Poltrona Frau company: the Phaeton Exclusive Concept.

colour “Luna Blue”. The LED rear lights are smoked. The show car sits on 20-inch alloy wheels.

Page 25 maximum of safety. The R ennobles Volkswagen models as vehicles with superior dynamics, compelling performance data and sportiness, at a price that offers outstanding value for money. From 2013 on, Volkswagen will contest the World Rally Championship with the Polo R WRC. Thanks to the Technical Regulations that have been revised in 2011 the WRC offers optimum prerequisites for the fielding of the Polo. The new set of rules prescribes 1.6-litre turbo engines with direct injection, in line with the trend to downsize engines – a discipline in which Volkswagen has been a pioneer with small-volume, turbo charged, and thus highly efficient, powertrains. Combined with clever rules that also stand for cost efficiency, the World Rally Championship offers a very attractive stage for Volkswagen.

Four-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection and about 300 PS The centrepiece of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC will be a 1.6-litre TSI engine with direct injection and turbo-charging that will achieve a power output of about 300 PS and a maximum torque of about 350 Newton metres. In accordance with the regulations the four-cylinder power-plant will have its air intake reduced by a 33millimetre air restrictor at high engine speeds. The new engine regulations introduced in 2011 thus fit the Volkswagen philosophy of clever downsizing for high efficiency while delivering sporty performance to a T.

To transmit the engine‟s power to the wheels a sequential gearbox is Polo WRC planned. In addition, the Polo R WRC 2013 racing start in the World Rally will naturally be fitted with a safety Championship: cage, four-wheel drive and, last but Volkswagen Motorsport shows Po- not least, an aerodynamically optiMulticolour leather upholstery and Allo R WRC at the IAA 2011 mised exterior. According to the regucantara roofliner Engine of the Polo R WRC develops lations the minimum dry weight will be The full leather interior (“Agata” type) about 300 PS from 1.6 litres dis1,200 kilograms. In the World Rally implemented in the Phaeton by PoltroChampionship the technical concept placement na Frau is one of the most luxurious of a world rally car has to be based on that has ever been fitted in an automo- Base engine is Volkswagen TSI four the body shell of a production vehicle. bile. Designed in a leather named cylinder from high volume production Substantial driving assistance systems “Silkway Beige” are the seats (front The abbreviation R at Volkswagen are prohibited. The aim is to put a reaseats with electric 18-way adjustcombines the properties of commandsonable cap on development costs. ment), door inserts, package tray and ing handling performance and uncom(Continued on page 26) centre armrest (front). Meanwhile, promising powertrain agility with a

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consumption, ride comfort and offroad ability.

Multivan BlueMotion. The Multivan BlueMotion assumes the role of the most fuel-efficient Multivan ever. The Caddy Edition 30. Volkswagen Com84 kW / 114 PS 2.0-litre TDI conmercial Vehicles is exhibiting the spe(Continued from page 25) sumes 0.9 litres less diesel per 100 cial Edition 30 model, a nearkm than the current 75 kW / 102 PS production concept vehicle, to mark standard model. The average fuel the 30th anniversary of the Caddy consumption of just 6.4 l/100 km range. Based on the successful Multiequates to CO2 emissions of 169 van Edition 25, this attractive model is grams per km (24 grams less). This also adorned by a gleaming black was made possible by efficient, highroof, black 17-inch alloys and high-end torque common rail four-cylinder eninterior features. The special model gines combined with a Stop/Start sysbeing shown at the IAA is powered by tem, battery regeneration, tyres with the high performance, torque-strong particularly low rolling resistance and 2.0-litre TDI engine that delivers 125 special aerodynamic measures. HowkW / 170 PS with DSG. This engine ever, it is only in terms of fuel conmakes the prototype the most powersumption that the Multivan BlueMotion ful Caddy ever and a real delight for all is sparing: the model‟s standard Caddy fans. equipment is far from frugal; it includes „Climatic‟ semi-automatic cliAmarok with automatic transmission. mate control, cruise control, special In many respects, the Amarok has Caddy: Attractive special model for the already set new standards in its class, fabric upholstery and wing mirrors and but now yet another special feature is body-coloured door handles.

30th anniversary of the range being added: from the turn of the year, Caddy Amarok: New 8-speed automatic the Amarok can be ordered with an Special 30th anniversary model: transmission and Stop/Start system innovative 8-speed automatic transThe Caddy Edition mission. This transmission combines Multivan: New BlueMotion version Sporty and appealing special anniexcellent ride comfort with good offruns on just 6.4 l/100 km versary model road capabilities and unrivalled fuel New top engine specification with At the 64th International Motor Show economy values: the Amarok 2.0 TDI high-torque 125 kW TDI (15 to 25 September), Volkswagen with BlueMotion Technology, including Commercial Vehicles will be showing Stop/Start system, consumes just 7.6 As a look ahead to the 30th annivernew models in each of three ranges: litres per 100 km, making it even more sary of the successful Caddy next Multivan, Amarok and Caddy. The frugal than the Amarok with a manual year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehimodels in the spotlight will be the Mul- gearbox. This automatic transmission cles is showing an exciting special tivan BlueMotion (with fuel consump- is combined with permanent fourmodel at the IAA: the Caddy Edition tion figures of just 6.4 litres per 100 wheel drive and the new 132 kW bi30 – a near-production concept vehikm, the most fuel-efficient Multivan turbo TDI engine, which now achieves cle. This Caddy is a very special highever), the exclusive Caddy Edition 30 a maximum torque of 420 Newton me- light with its black roof, machineand the new Amarok with automatic tres. The Amarok with an automatic polished alloy wheels, a high-end intetransmission. This is the first time that gearbox also has an increased towing rior and a powerful and torque-strong the Amarok is being offered with auto- capacity of 3.2 metric tonnes (up to engine. matic transmission, and in this version 12% gradient).

1982 saw the launch of the Caddy on too it sets new benchmarks in fuel the European market, then still as a pick-up based on the Golf Mk1. 30 years later, the Caddy is now an established major player in the compact and urban delivery van market, with over 1.45 million units sold to date.

Whether for young families, city delivery firms or tradesmen, the Caddy has a constantly growing community of fans. Good reason to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this range in due style with a special edition model: the Caddy Edition 30.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles at the 64th IAA: New Models in Every Category

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Amarok Innovative automatic transmission system for the Amarok (Continued from page 26) 8-speed automatic transmission polished 17-inch alloy wheels. The together with BlueMotion Technolofact that this is a special edition model gy increases comfort and cuts conis also shown by signatures on the sumption sliding doors, the back of the vehicle Amarok with automatic gearbox comand the door sills. Five bodywork colbines high levels of off-road ability, ours are available, all going well with comfort and fuel efficiency the black roof, Buyers have a choice of Candy White, Reflex Silver, Salsa From the turn of the year, the gearbox Red, Primavera Green or Sunny Yel- options available for the successful low.

Amarok will include an innovative 8speed automatic transmission. This The interior, in either five-seat or sevnew transmission system combines a en-seat configuration, has a sporty, high degree of ride comfort and good high quality design, with seats in Aloff-road skills with a level of fuel concantara upholstery, multi-function sumption below that of the same modsteering wheel, leather-trimmed gear el with a manual gearbox. Consumpstick and handbrake lever, semition of just 7.6 litres per 100 km and automatic (Climatic) climate control CO2 emissions of 199 g/km set this and tinted windows combining to creAmarok apart in the 1-tonne pick-up ate a pleasant ambience. market.

The Caddy Edition 30 is available with Sporting a new 8-speed automatic four different engine specifications, transmission, the Amarok is the first both with a short wheelbase as a car pick-up in its class to have a transmis-

or as a panel van for commercial use: as a diesel (TDI) producing 75 to 125 kW and as a petrol (TSI) version with 77 kW.

sion system of this kind. The additional gear levels made it possible to achieve a broader gear ratio spread between the 1st and 8th gears comAppearing at the display stand at the pared to a conventional automatic IAA in Frankfurt is the Caddy Edition transmission. That had some very 30 featuring the most powerful engine positive effects: thanks to this greater ever installed in a production Caddy: spread the TDI engine works even the 125 kW / 170 PS 2.0 TDI with more effectively in every rev range DSG accelerates the compact MPV to and it is more fuel-efficient and agile. a top speed of 196 km/h and generMoreover, 8th gear was configured as ates enormous traction with a torque a fuel-saving overdrive gear that operof 350 Newton metres, making this ates at reduced engine speed. The special edition Caddy the most dyfirst gear is configured for pulling away namic Caddy ever. in off-road use or when towing. Like

Page 28 the manual version, the Amarok with automatic transmission and permanent 4-wheel drive is thus also highly capable in all-terrain use without any need for additional reduction gearing.

The low engine revs that are generated also have a beneficial effect in terms of low-noise comfort. To isolate the drivetrain as ideally as possible from engine vibrations, enhanced torque converters with optimised vibration dampers are also used.

Combining the new automatic gearbox with the engine‟s Stop/Start function is not only something unique – it is also convenient. The driver does not need to do anything special here: when the brake pedal is pressed at a stop, the engine shuts off, and when the brake pedal is released, the TDI immediately starts up again.

In order for the Amarok‟s Stop/Start system to function smoothly throughout every phase, the transmission has to provide sufficient oil pressure to ensure slip-free power transfer within the gear-shifting components. Therefore, the system has an electric pump, which maintains the necessary stable oil pressure within the hydraulic system during the engine‟s „Stop‟ phase.

This great technological sophistication – combined with BlueMotion Technology that includes battery regeneration and low rolling resistance tyres – is clearly noticeable in the vehicle‟s fuel consumption. Unlike comparable rival models, fuel consumption and CO2 emission values of Volkswagen‟s premier pick-up with automatic transmission are lower than those of the 120-kW version with manual transmission – just 7.6 litres per 100 km and 199 g/km respectively – making it the most fuel-efficient in its class.

The new automatic transmission is combined with permanent 4-wheel drive and a new engine: a 132 kW / 180 PS 2.0-litre bi-turbo TDI. It has a maximum torque of 420 Newton metres and thus produces very good driving performance and a relaxed ride – (Continued on page 29)

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range (75 kW TDI), at just 6.4 l/100 km the Multivan BlueMotion needs 0.9 litres less diesel (equivalent to 169 (Continued from page 28) rather than 193 g/km of CO2). This even when towing or with a heavy has been achieved by means of an payload. The top speed of 179 km/h is efficient, torque-strong common rail reached in 7th gear. It only takes 8.5 four-cylinder engine combined with a seconds to accelerate from 80 to 120 Stop/Start system, battery regenerakm/h. tion, tyres with particularly low rolling resistance and special aerodynamic Relaxed driving is also assured with a measures. trailer load or high payload. With the automatic gearbox, the Amarok‟s tow- The 2.0 TDI engine in the Multivan ing capacity has now been increased BlueMotion delivers 84 kW / 114 PS to 3.2 metric tonnes (up to 12% gradi- and develops a maximum torque of ent) – which is a superior value in its 250 Newton metres from just 1,500 class. rpm. This frugal yet powerful and comfortable powertrain enables fine drivThe Amarok with double cab will be ing performance carrying up to seven available in all three versions with this people, while maintaining minimal fuel innovative, powerful and at the same consumption. time fuel-efficient and comfortable drive system starting in January.

The Stop/Start system in detail The Stop/Start system, which is fully Multivan BlueMotion intuitive to use, works in a very unClean BlueMotion Technology: complicated way: the Multivan Most fuel-efficient Multivan ever BlueMotion driver approaches a red light, slows to a stop, shifts to neutral As BlueMotion version, this sevenand takes his or her foot off the clutch. seater consumes just 6.4 l/100 km Sets new best-in-class benchmark at This immediately turns the engine off.

The „Stop/Start‟ indicator now appears 169g CO2 per km on the multi-function display. As soon At the 64th IAA in Frankfurt, the as the traffic light turns green and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand will be demonstrating its innova- driver puts his foot on the clutch, the tive strength with BlueMotion Technol- engine automatically starts, the „Stop/ ogy. Even in spacious vehicles like the Start‟ indicator goes out, and the driver puts the vehicle into gear and Multivan, BlueMotion technology offers great savings potential. The new drives on. There is nothing else the driver has to do. The Stop/Start sysindependent Multivan BlueMotion model, for instance, consumes almost tem thus makes an appreciable contria full litre less fuel per 100 km – mak- bution to cutting fuel consumption. ing it the most fuel-efficient Multivan Battery regeneration in detail ever.

Battery regeneration helps to utilise the energy expended in driving as effiCompared to its counterpart with a ciently as possible. During coasting comparable engine from the current

Page 29 and braking phases of the Multivan BlueMotion – i.e. whenever the driver releases the accelerator pedal or brakes – the system elevates the voltage of the alternator (generator), and this electricity is used to intensively charge the vehicle‟s battery.

Thanks to this alternator control and the fact that the battery is thus always optimally charged, the alternator‟s voltage can be reduced, for example during acceleration or when constantly maintaining the desired speed. This reduces engine load, which in turn lowers consumption. Battery regeneration requires special software for the energy management system and modified engine controller software.

Multivan BlueMotion features Visually, the Multivan BlueMotion sets itself apart from other vehicles in the model range through its exclusive Glacier Blue paintwork – including for wing mirrors and door handles. Also recognisable by the BlueMotion signature on front and back and in the tread board lights, this master of fuel economy runs as standard on 16-inch designer wheels. The optional fog lights with their chrome rings and black frames are also given a design that is exclusive to the Multivan BlueMotion.

Inside, the Multivan BlueMotion sets itself apart with special seat covers in „Scout‟ design. Standard features also include a tyre pressure indicator, „Climatic‟ climate control, „Plus‟ multifunction display, cruise control and carpeted floors in driver and passenger rows of the cab. Trim elements in stainless steel look on the instrument panel and in chrome on the light switches and gear lever knob also create a clearly upgraded feel.

The Multivan BlueMotion is an independent model within Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles‟ T-Series range.

BlueMotion Technology is available with the 84 kW TDI and the 62 kW TDI in other T-Series models, and it reduces fuel consumption by 0.5l per 100 km, lowering CO2 emissions by 13 grams. Within this model series, BlueMotion Technology is gradually being rolled out to other engine and transmission variants. For example, starting in early 2012 BlueMotion Technology will also be offered for the first time in combination with a DSG dual-clutch transmission and the 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 PS) on all TSeries models.

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