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VW Golf GTE

Volkswagen has introduced the new Golf GTE. It is an improved version of the Golf GTI with hybrid technology.

This plug-in hybrid, thanks to Urban Motors, has received some improvements. Instead of red trim, GTE has eco-friendly blue bits. The car has a new suspension thanks to which the GTE is lower by 45mm, which results in better handling.

Inside, there are blue tartan seats with lots of blue details. The car features an 8-inch entertainment system and a 10-inch digital driver screen as standard.

The GTE has 20-inch Barracuda Project 3.0 black rims from the Ultralight Series line with Continental Sport Contact 6 tires.

The Golf GTE has a 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine and a 113 hp electric motor, which combined to produce 245 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Accelerates from 0 – 62 mph in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 140 mph. Thanks to the electric motor, the GTE can drive 37 miles at 80 mph.

VW offers an additional driver assistance package called IQ.DRIVE that boosts standard cruise control that can accelerate, brake and steer for you at 130 mph.

Source: Volkswagen

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VW Tiguan

A car with strong body lines and distinctive style. New Volkswagen Tiguan.

With its style and bold design, the smallest VW SUV gives the impression of a vehicle with a clean and balanced look. The larger grille and LED headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) align the car with the larger Touareg.

The interior of the vehicle abounds in simple and functional amenities. The seats are upholstered in leather and feature unique designs and colors like Storm Gray or Saffrano Orange and Black. There’s also a new leather-wrapped, multi-purpose heated steering wheel with touch-sensitive buttons as well as a 9.2-inch touchscreen. Also, there is a sunroof that blends seamlessly into the cabin.

The car has 4MOTION active control. Depending on the conditions, you can select the On-Road, Snow, Off-Road and Custom modes. The Tiguan also features dual-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control. There is also luggage space with a capacity of 615 liters, with all seats in place. By folding the rear seats, the luggage space increases to 73.5 cubic feet.

The Tiguan has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (optional). The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which delivers 184 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. The Tiguan comes with a choice of alloy wheels ranging from 17 to 20 inches.

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Cupra Formentor

ABT Sportsline tuned the Cupra Formentor, making the car lower and faster.

The Formentor is a model from the Volkswagen Group that underwent ABT treatment after the same was done last year with the Audi Q5 55 TFSIe whose power has been increased to 419 hp. The same is done with the high-performance Audi RS4 station wagon.

The crossover will be available in two hybrid versions, as well as a gasoline engine. Its 2.0-liter TSI engine instead of the previous 310 hp and 400 Nm of torque, now has 370 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The extra power comes from a module called “Abt Engine Control”. Formentor accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds, instead of the previous 4.9 seconds.

The company will optionally fit 20-inch alloy wheels. Earlier this year, the company will also add a new version of the exhaust system with four 10.2-inch tailpipes.

The Formentor has a new active suspension and springs which allows the vehicle to be lowered by 35mm for a more aggressive stance.

ABT is expected to work on the new Cupra Leon in the coming period.

Source: ABT Sportsline