VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

While talking about the history of Volkswagen Beetle, everybody would remember the era of Second World War of Germany where Ferdinand Porsche has developed an idea of a vehicle which is affordable to every average man. It is actually a design which was originally developed by Porsche’s and also Adolf Hitler was a person who has played a major role in development of Beetle.

Actually a meaning of Volkswagen is ‘people’s car’. It is actually a thought of Adolf Hitler that he was supposed to develop a car which should at least carry two adult people and three children. It should also run at the speed of 60 miles per hour. This was the basic concept which actually Porsche was planning to put in the market. Hitler has also set a price which was round about 250$ and during that period it was actually a price of motorcycle. This was looking very low priced car for the make like Porsche but the challenge was accepted and the world has seen the model called Volkswagen Beetle.

VOLKSWAGEN EOS

The new Volkswagen Eos debuts world live at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show (November 19 to 28, 2010). The Coupe Cabriolet international success was technically sophisticated, visually days - and behind - and refined with many new features. There was a good reason to choose the location for its California debut motor show, with sales in the U.S. region with the largest volume for the four places. Volkswagen of America will take the new Volkswagen Eos on the streets at the end of March 2012 in Europe - the second largest sales region for the Eos - the market launch is planned for mid-January 2012.


Individual motors for the U.S. and Europe
In the U.S., the Volkswagen Eos is offered as a power of 147 / 200 hp 2.0 liter TSI with DSG 6-speed. In Europe, three gasoline turbo direct injection (TSI) and a turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) will be available. Levels TSI engine power of 90 kW / 122 PS to 155 kW / 210 hp effective, while the quiet common rail TDI develops 103 kW / 140 hp. This shows clearly the amount of fuel became the new Eos convertible coupé is a 2.0 liter TDI BlueMotion Technology and 103 kW / 140 PS, consumes just 4.8 l/100 km. The BlueMotion technology use (including start / stop and regenerative braking) reduced fuel consumption of 0.7 l/100 km. 

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

The latest offer by the German luxury car maker Volkswagen, the Jetta is has laid a great impression in the Indian. The Jetta was launched in India in mid 2008 and is being assembled locally at the Volkswagen's Aurangabad facility.


Jetta's variants come in both petrol and diesel version that includes 1.6L Petrol Trendline, 1.9L Diesel Trendline, 1.9L Diesel Comfortline, 2.0L Diesel comfortline and 2.0L Diesel Trendline.The engine for the 2.0L Diesel Comfortline is strapped with a 6-speed Manual Transmission while engines of all other variants are mated with the smooth five speed manual transmission and also gives and option of six-speed DSG automatic transmission.

This gentle but solid looking sedan pretends to be a much bigger car than actual size thanks to its creative design. Known for its sporty and powerful design, where the cabin reflects luxury complementing its exterior styling too. It does not compromise on safety either, it is said to carry the high level of safety standards. Technically built on the popular Golf sedan, the Jetta adopts the German technological excellence. This attractive sedan with a dynamic image of the four door car offers attractive colours like campanella white, red spice, reflex silver, platinum grey and deep black to choose from giving tough competition to its rivals like Skoda Laura, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON

Volkswagen has finally launched its luxurious sedan, Phaeton, in the Indian market. The full-size luxury sedan was introduced at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, and has been marketed worldwide since then. The name Phaeton has been derived from Phaeton, the son of Phoebus (or Helios) in Greek mythology.


Volkswagen Phaeton has been launched only in a single 3.6L V6 petrol engine variant with 6 Speed tiptronic gearbox. The sedan has been virtually built virtually by hand at the Transparent Factory in Dresden and features the finest materials, innovative technologies, outstanding design and extraordinary levels of comfort.


The Volkswagen Phaeton has been built on the same platform as that of the Audi A8. The new sedan from VW will be packed with fascinating features like "Climatronic" Auto AC with multi zone temperature control and Cruise control among others. The exterior maintains a very classy attitude.


The Volkswagen Phaeton is available in a multitude of colours including Campanella White, Cairo Grey, Mazeppa Grey, Tarantella Black and Arabesque-Silver. The luxury sedan from Volkswagen will directly compete with Audi A8, Mercedes Benz S-Class and the BMW 7 Series.

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

The Polo is the most important model in the VW stable for India. We drive it in Sardinia.

When the Polo goes on sale in 2010, it will be the last among the spate of premium hatchback launches. It will face stiff competition no doubt, but when you come late to the party you certainly get noticed. The new Polo won’t have a problem standing out from the pack. It may not have the flair of the Grande Punto or the futuristic shape of the Jazz but it looks every bit a VW with its strong haunches and solid look. The typically VW grille and stunning headlights only add to the appeal. Whichever way you look at it, the Polo looks great.


The engine options aren’t as exciting to begin with. At launch, there will be just a base model with a 1.2-litre petrol similar to the Fabia’s but developing 75bhp. Within a few months, more thrilling engine options will come which will include a state-of-the-art 1.2 TDI diesel developing 75bhp and a potent 1.2 TSI petrol developing a stonking 104bhp.

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

IT doesn’t take long to spot a brilliant car! Auto Express drove the all-new VW Scirocco last week (Issue 1,017), and we were so impressed we gave it a full five-star rating.


That model was the 197bhp 2.0-litre TSI turbo, but now we have tried the entry-level 1.4 TSI variant. This version is set to go on sale in January for around £18,500 – that’s £2,500 less than the 2.0-litre.

So with this price difference in mind, does engine size matter? The performance figures suggest not. Fitted with both a supercharger and turbo, the 1.4-litre powerplant is a technical wonder. It also produces a healthy 158bhp.


That’s enough to propel the Scirocco from 0-62mph in eight seconds flat – only eight-tenths-of-a-second slower than the 2.0-litre TSI. Economy is better, too, at 43.5mpg compared to 37.2mpg.

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Volkswagen is planning to launch VW Tiguan in 2011. It is a luxury SUV from VW which is based on Audi A5 platform and much luxurious in its segment.  According to Auto Experts- In 2011, more than 20 SUV’s will be launched, so all the car manufacturers are trying to give their best SUV. It was first showcased at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and was debuted as a 2008 model for Europe. It will give a strong competition to the other brands like- Honda CR-V, Ford Endeavour, Hyundai Santa Fe and Upcoming Mahindra Scorpio.

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

The buoyant Volkswagen group of Germany, one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest in Europe, which savoured the grand success of its first luxury sedan Passat in India, is now eyeing the SUV segment.

Volkswagen had introduced the Passat a few months ago and received a very good response. Stimulated by this success, it is now rolling out the model Touareg, a luxury SUV with an upscale interior, a long list of top-of-the-line features and outstanding off-road capabilities in its class. The Touareg is available in one variant: V6 TDI which gets a 3.0-L V6 engine.


The roomy and spacious interior, distinctive exterior styling and solid body, and environmental-friendly engine are enough to empower the Touareg to rock the Indian SUV segment. It is pitted against the Mercedes-M Class and the BMW X5 and the yet to be launched Porsche Cayenne.


It comes with the world's first ABSplus system that plays a crucial role in spotting and detecting loose and sagging surfaces such as sand or gravel and shortens the braking distance by up to 20% through controlled locking of brakes. It also comes with a spare wheel mounted as an option on the tail gate.

VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN

Driving

The Touran's driving experience strikes a good balance between comfort and cornering ability. It rolls a little and doesn't change direction quite as keenly as some sportier alternatives, but always feels stable and composed, while the steering is fluid and well weighted. VW includes stability control as standard. Crucially, a cosseting ride means the cabin is well isolated and the whole driving experience is relaxing. Engines will be familiar to VW owners - diesels sell best but, as the 1.9-litre TDI is getting on, we'd recommend the freer-revving 2.0-litre TDI. The 1.6-litre petrol is refined but needs to be worked hard, while the 1.4-litre TSI is an intriguing choice with lots of low-down shove and fair economy if driven steadily.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI ranks 1 out of 10 Upscale Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Volkswagen GTI, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.


With few changes for 2011, the Volkswagen GTI, a performance variant of the VW Golf, maintains its reputation as a car with zippy performance and a ridiculously nice interior. It's such a great value that we named it the 2011 Best Upscale Compact Car for the Money.

VOLKSWAGEN UP

As a global product, the 2012 Volkswagen up! is naturally engineered for safety and emissions rules for wherever it sells. Those markets apparently include North America, which thus--ahem--ups the chances for U.S. sale. 

Engines are still to be decided, but CAR is predicting three 1.2-liter 4-cylinder units: normal and turbocharged gasoline units to go along with a turbocharged diesel. Though power outputs range from just 60 to 86 horsepower, performance should be respectable, as the 2012 Volkswagen Up reportedly weighs well under 2,000 lb. Transmissions will likely comprise a 6-speed manual and an optional automated manual, probably the new lower-cost 7-speed version of VW's DSG Direct Shift Gearbox. Fuel economy should be eye-popping. CAR reports that VW is aiming for around 66 mpg overall with the base gasoline engine and an amazing 95 mpg with the turbodiesel. 

VOLKSWAGEN CC

The 2012 Volkswagen CC ranks 11 out of 21 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 21 published reviews and test drives of the Volkswagen CC, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.


The 2012 Volkswagen CC sacrifices function for style with its four-door coupe design and seating for four, but reviewers agree its looks inside and out help it stand out from the pack.


Though you may see more Jettas and Passats on the road, the 2012 Volkswagen CC is a car you should consider if you value style over practicality.