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VW discontinued Arteon sedan

The year has come when VW says goodbye to another sedan from its fleet. The news of the discontinuation of the VW Arteon was confirmed last year when Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer stated that the manufacturer would focus on more popular models, which meant the discontinuation of several models, one of which was the Arteon.

The Arteon is not the first model that VW has removed from its range. In early 2022, the German manufacturer announced that it would stop offering the VW Passat on its website in Europe, having previously done so in North America. This meant the definitive end of the limousine as we knew it. Recently, the ninth generation of this model built on the MQB Evo platform was presented, which will only be offered as a station wagon.

Instead of the Arteon, VW introduced the all-electric ID.7 sedan and announced the arrival of the all-electric station wagon VW ID.7 Tourer. It is obvious that the pressure of other EV manufacturers and the increased demand require a quick transformation but also severe cuts.

Brand spokesman Martin Hube said that there will be no major news in the offer of the Artein Shooting Break model, which will remain in production until 2026.

This year, VW is celebrating 50 years of the Golf model, and on that occasion it recently published photos of the revised VW Golf R. It is the most powerful version of this model and the last one that will be powered by ICE. Currently, 2032 is mentioned as the year in which Volkswagen will abandon TSI and TDI, i.e. fossil fuel drives.

Source: Motor1

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2024 VW Golf R

Ten days ago we saw the sketches of the redesigned VW Golf Mk8 and now we have the first official photos of the new generation of the most powerful version of this model, the VW Golf R. Of course, something remained hidden under the blue foil, to save it for the premiere that will happen in the summer .

For now, there are not many details about the car, but some information suggests that the difference in power between the GTI and R models has been reduced. The new generation Golf GTI now has 265 hp, which is 20 hp more than its predecessor, while the new Golf R will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 315 hp (235 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. It will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Power is sent to all wheels via a DSG automatic gearbox.

When it comes to the design, what can be noticed at first glance is that there have been subtle changes, but it is still the recognizable Golf R. The design of the front bumper has been changed and now includes a centrally positioned radar, which is not the case with the current model. There are also lowered suspension, blue LED light strip between the headlights, LED tail lights, four exhaust pipes, a rear diffuser and 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior is minimalistic with lots of blue stitching, sports seats, few buttons and some fiddly details.

Europeans also have a more powerful Golf R 333 model, as well as a Golf R station wagon, unlike buyers in North America. R 333 is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine with 333 hp (245 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).

Source: VW

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VW is discontinuing the T-Roc Cabriolet

VW T-Roc was the third best-selling car in Europe last year with over 200,000 units sold, and Volkswagen plans to launch a new generation of this model already next year. But not the VW T-Roc Cabriolet.

Volkswagen debuted the T-Roc in 2017, and a soft-top convertible version arrived three years later. The new generation will be built on the MQB Evo platform, which will allow VW to add technology such as plug-in hybrid powertrain and adaptive suspension. The same platform will be used by the upcoming redesigned Golf, as well as the new Passat and Tiguan. However, buyers are more hoping for the return of buttons and switches of secondary functions, which were also announced by VW as a novelty for new models.

The new T-Roc will be VW’s last model with internal combustion engines. There is only a small group of buyers for convertibles,” said VW head of development Kai Grunitz.

According to Dataforce, in the 11 months of last year, VW sold 11,693 convertible versions of the T-Roc, which was the second best result in Europe. Only the Mini Cabriolet was better than it.

Source: Volkswagen

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VW is discontinuing the T-Roc Cabriolet