Nine World Premieres at the IAA 2009: Volkswagen Presents Its Update on Present and Future
September 21, 2009 – 7:49 am by Dan Volkens
Filed under Industry News
At the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen is presenting an automotive update on the present and future. The exceptionally large range of products – a total of nine premieres ranging from the zero-emissions E-Up! concept to a near-production prototype of the sensational 1-Liter car, the L1, the economical Polo three-door, super-efficient BlueMotion versions of the Polo (3.3 l/100 km), Golf (3.8 l/100 km) and Passat (4.4 l/100 km) to the super sports car, the Golf R (270 PS), and the new generation of the Multivan / California (T5). Many customised models – such as three new, dynamic R-Line versions (Golf, Scirocco and Passat CC) and the first vehicle under the new top label Volkswagen Exclusive (Golf Estate) – complete the range of IAA premieres. Via media.vw.com
Nine World Premieres at the IAA 2009: Volkswagen Presents Its Update on Present and Future
September 21, 2009 – 7:49 am by Dan Volkens
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