Volkswagen UK has finally unveiled pricing details for the redesigned Caddy LCV and Caddy Maxi in Britain. The 2011 Caddy van is priced at £12,100 or $18,695 (excluding VAT) for the 1.6-liter 75HP TDI model, while the Caddy Maxi retails for £14,050 or $21,708 (excluding VAT) for the entry-level model equipped with a 1.6-liter 102HP TDI engine. All models come equipped with ESP, ABS, Traction Control System (TCS), automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking, a driver’s airbag, speed sensitive power steering, remote central locking and a CD stereo with an AUX-in socket. [CarScoop]
Check out the latest styling and performance packages for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg by JE Design. The car receives a new wide body kit which consists of a new sports radiator grill, a front spoiler, front and back wheel arch kit, a rear apron insert, a roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend. Underneath, the 4.2-liter TDI engine has also been upgraded to produce 410 hp and 930 Nm of torque (an increase of 70 hp and 130 Nm), allowing the car to get from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds (0.4 sec faster than the standard version). The complete JE Design upgrade is priced at 19,750 Euro (about $25,300). More»
The all new 2011 VW Touran has just been priced in the UK. This compact MPV will go on sale in the UK in September for a starting price of 17,585 GBP (about $28,000) RRP on the road. As a reminder, the car will be available in three different trim levels including S, SE and Sport along with two different engine options including the petrol line-up: a 1.2-liter TSI with 105 PS and a 1.4-liter TSI with 140 PS, and the diesel line-up: a 1.6-liter TDI with 90 or 105 PS and a 2.0-liter TDI with 140 or 170 PS. [Autoevolution]
Volkswagen of America today introduced the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The petrol engine line-up offered by the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta includes a 1.2 TSI (77kW / 105PS), 1.4TSI (118kW / 160PS) while the diesel range has a 1.6TDI (77kW / 105PS) and a 2.0 TDI (103kW / 140PS). The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will also offer the choice of a 1.4 TSI (90kW / 122PS) and a 2.0 TSI (147kW / 200PS). The new version is 182.7-inch long, 57.1-inch tall and 70.1-inch wide. The interior leg room of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has been increased by 2.6-inch. [Volkswagen]
Volkswagen is a company that gained a lot of popularity back in the day for their now classic VW Vans. One thing that they have never been particularly famous for is commercial vans, but all that could change with the release of the new 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. The Caddy will be sold with four choices of diesel engines, two of which will be BlueMotion units and two will be petrol models. So far fuel consumption figures have only been revealed for the 102-PS engine used 4.9 liters of diesel for every 100 km traveled. This is compared to 6.6 liters of fuel per 100 km by the most powerful petrol engine available. Several different models of the van will be available, which will ensure that you will be able to find just the right model for you. [WorldCarFans]
RDX Racedesign has rolled out a new styling package for the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe. The tuner modifies the Scirocco’s appearance with a comprehensive body kit such as a front apron, beefier side skirts, headlamp covers, a rear apron that incorporates a protruding diffuser and an extra-large roof spoiler. All components are made from PU-ABS thermoplastic. [CarScoop]
