autocar-logo
Delhi

Beijing 2014: VW Midsize coupe concept to be shown

New four-door concept car could preview sister car to the Jetta.
1 min read17 Apr '14
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Volkswagen has previewed a new concept car to be seen at the Beijing motor show later this week with a series of official sketches.

The Midsize Coupé Concept is said to be "a four-door coupe the like of which has never been seen before in this vehicle class".

Beijing 2014: VW Midsize coupe concept to be shown

Measuring 1422mm high, 4597mm long and 1838mm wide, the concept sits low with short overhangs at either end and an overall muscular appearance. Its short boot lid and long bonnet emphasises its size, however VW says the concept is shorter than the current Passat and Jetta, although it is wider than either. The concept sits on 20-inch wheels.

The concept's design team has been lead by VW design chief Klaus Bischoff, whose credits include the VW Up city car.

Power for the Midsize Coupé Concept comes from a 217bhp four-cylinder TSI engine, which VW says allows it to sprint to 100kph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of around 250kph.

Beijing 2014: VW Midsize coupe concept to be shown

Reports suggest the new concept could preview a four-door production car to sit alongside the current Jetta, in the same way as the Passat CC sits alongside the regular Passat.

Volkswagen is also planning to show a new 395bhp Golf R 400 concept in Beijing.

Berndt Buchmann is new head of VW India Aftersales

Berndt Buchmann has been made director, Group Service of Volkswagen Group Sales India, with effect from May 1, 2014
1 min read17 Apr '14
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Toyota Corolla claims global best seller title for 2013

Toyota Corolla sedan has been named the world’s bestseller in 2013 after the company’s data confirmed sales of 1
1 min read17 Apr '14
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Beijing 2014: VW confirms 395bhp Golf R 400

First pictures of the new Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept car that is slated to make its world debut at the Beijing motor show, later this week, have been revealed
1 min read17 Apr '14
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Beijing 2014: Volkswagen Touraeg facelift to be shown

Volkswagen will showcase the updated Touraeg SUV at the Beijing Motor show 2014
1 min read17 Apr '14
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Nissan opens Rs 9,000cr plant in Brazil

Nissan has inaugurated its USD 1
3 min read17 Apr '14
Staff WriterStaff Writer
Beijing 2014: VW Midsize coupe concept to be shown - Introduction | Autocar India