Volkswagen Group Night in Geneva:

World premieres of the Sport Coup Concept GTE

and the new Touran
Four-door coup inspires with exclusive sports car
design and innovative plug-in hybrid drive
More space, technology, connectivity and assistance
systems in the completely redesigned Touran
Wolfsburg / Geneva, 2 March 2015 Volkswagen presents the fourdoor Sport Coup Concept GTE in a world premiere on the eve of the
Geneva International Motor Show. The high-tech concept car
provides a view of the new progressive Volkswagen design language
and is positioned above today's Volkswagen CC. Also celebrating its
official world premiere in front of some 1200 high-calibre guests and
representatives of the international media is the new Touran.
Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for
Development, explained the new Coup Concept GTE for the
Volkswagen brand: "This concept car is a breathtakingly dynamic coup,
destined to set standards in this class. Thanks to the design in the style of
an exclusive sports car combined with the added functionality of a large
boot lid, we see an impressive alternative to the classic saloons of the B
and C segments in this four-seater."
More than ever before, the radiator grille, the headlights and VW badge
merge to form a completely new interpretation of the front end in the new
Sport Coup Concept GTE. The roofline assumes the shape of a
flattened curve extending from the A-pillar that is set far back resulting
in a very long bonnet into the rear body. Dominating the rear part of the
silhouette is the low-set C-pillar, which develops seamlessly from the
roofline. The progressive overall impression of the high-tech concept car
is rounded off by 21-inch five-spoke wheels and integrated air exhaust
openings in the front wings, doors and bonnet.
In addition to the pioneering exterior, the Sport Coup Concept GTE also
sets standards with its interior: clear design, ergonomic perfection and
new interactive interfaces between human and machine create an avantgarde atmosphere inside the coup.
Thanks to a V6 TSI engine, the 279 kW / 380 PS GTE plug-in hybrid
delivers the long-distance properties of a Grand Tourismo while enabling
zero-emission driving thanks to the deployment of two electric motors
and an externally chargeable battery. The concept car, with a top speed
of 250 km/h, has an average combined fuel consumption of 2.0 l/100km.

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The engineering basis for the design of the Sport Coup Concept GTE is
once again provided by the modular transverse matrix (MQB) from
Volkswagen, which makes it possible to implement fascinating
proportions. Despite its dynamic dimensions, the Sport Coup Concept
GTE which is fitted with a panoramic sliding sunroof offers impressive
front and rear headroom. The large boot lid gives access to a 480-litre
boot.
In addition to the Sport Coup Concept GTE, the Volkswagen brand is
also presenting the entirely new Touran at the Group Night in Geneva.
The third generation of the compact MPV boasts a significantly enlarged
multivariable interior and has been enhanced in every respect. Alongside
six new engines, which are up to 19 per cent more economical than their
predecessors, the Touran is a pioneer within its class in the field of
assistance and infotainment systems. In addition to the Automatic PostCollision Braking System fitted as standard, the family-friendly best-seller
also offers adaptive cruise control ACC and Front Assist including City
Emergency Brake, Traffic Jam Assist and Trailer Assist (trailer
manoeuvring assistant). Its luggage space of 743 to 1,980 litres and the
total of 47 storage compartments make the Touran an ideal family MPV.
The subject of infotainment also has a high status in the Touran: a total of
five radio and radio navigation systems are available for the Touran. They
offer maximum connectivity and enable smartphones to be integrated via
App Connect. This is based on applications such as Mirror Link and
"Car Play" (Apple) and "Android Auto" (Google), which enable nearly all
smartphones and an enormous range of apps to be integrated.
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Volkswagen Communications
Product Communications
Bernd Schrder
Tel.:
+49 (0) 5361 / 926 768
E-mail: bernd.schroeder1@volkswagen.de
www.volkswagen-media-services.com

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