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2024 VW ID.7 Tourer premiered

In November 2023, VW announced the arrival of its first all-electric station wagon, the VW ID.7 Tourer, which had its official premiere a few days ago.

The car is 4961 millimeters (195.3 inches) long, 1862 mm (73.3 in) wide, and 1536 mm (60.4 in) tall, with a wheelbase of 2971 mm (117 in). The design is identical to hatchback models in which the rear cargo door or hatch is more horizontally angled than on an average hatchback. It is equipped with LED headlights connected by an illuminated strip, an elongated roof, a panoramic sunroof, and a tailgate that integrates connected LED lights.

Inside, the ID.7 Tourer is identical to the sedan with a 15-inch touchscreen, electric sliders to control systems, an AR head-up display, and even digitally controlled air vents that automatically adjust the temperature in the car depending on the outside temperature. However, the Tourer offers more luggage space, which now stands at 605 litres. By folding the rear seats, the volume of the luggage compartment increases to 1,714 liters, which is 128 liters more than in the sedan.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is available in two versions, Pro and Pro S. The Pro version is powered by a single electric motor with 286 hp (213 kW) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque, and is equipped with a 77 kWh battery which allows a range of 382 miles (615 km). The Pro S version will be equipped with a larger 86kWh battery that enables a range of 426 miles (685 km) WLTP. Thanks to the 200 kW fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes.

The price is currently unknown.

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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