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Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept

At the 1975 Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen premiered its first GTI car, and almost half a century later, the Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept arrived on the market. It is a fusion of history and electric future of the German company inspired by GTI models.

At first glance, the Concept resembles the recently presented VW ID.2all Concept. A red body, a new black front fascia with red details, a rear spoiler, darker rear lights, carbon skirts, and a roof spoiler adorn the exterior of this electric car, the successor to the legendary Golf GTI.

The cabin, enough to accommodate five passengers, is done in a red-black combination equipped with a central 12.9-inch display and a 10.9-inch display in front of the driver.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car will be powered by a single high-performance electric motor paired with an electronic front wheel differential lock. It is expected to deliver significantly more than 200 hp (147 kW), as the ID.2all Concept on which the GTI is based offers 223 hp (164 kW).

At 4,104mm long, 1,840mm wide and 1,499mm tall with a 2,600mm wheelbase, the ID. GTI Concept sits between the Golf and the Polo. The standard electric hatchback will appear on the market in 2025, while the arrival of the GTI is expected a year later.

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2024 VW Passat

After a long wait, Volkswagen has finally presented the new generation of its business sedan, the VW Passat. From now on, the car will only be offered as a station wagon.

At first glance, the new Passat looks the same as the previous generation, but with a longer body, sharp lines, smooth face, and a full-width light bar at the back. Built on the MQB Evo platform, overall the car looks more elegant than its predecessor.

Inside, the Passat offers more space for passengers and luggage (from the initial 690 liters to 1,920 liters when the rear seats are folded down). Electronically adjustable ergoActive seats with massage and air conditioning functions provide a more comfortable ride over long distances. It is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital dashboard and 12.9-inch touchscreen as standard (15-inch panel as an option), as well as a new head-up display.

When it comes to the powertrain, the VW Passat will be offered in two hybrid versions: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 201 hp (148 kW) or 268 hp (197 kW), and a 1.5 -liter eTSI with 148 hp (109 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250Nm) of torque. The engines are paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Also, there are two 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engines with 201 hp (148 kW) and 261 hp (192 kW) – both 4MOTION AWD, and 2.0 TDI engines with 120 hp (88 kW) and 148 hp (109 kW) – AWD, but also the most powerful diesel with 190 hp (140 kW) and 4MOTION AWD. The engines are paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It comes with a 19.7kWh battery set and a range of more than 620 miles.

The new VW Passat will arrive on the market in early 2024, and when it comes to the price, it will start from 39,995 euros in Germany.

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2008 Volkswagen R32 Scirocco with 565 HP is up for auction

In 1974, VW introduced the three-door model Scirocco, which was produced in two generations until 1992. After that, the car was almost forgotten, and it returned to the market in 2008, but not to the American market. Now, Canadian company HPA Motorsports, specializing in VW and Audi cars, has introduced a special equipment kit that takes the performance of the 2008 Volkswagen R32 Scirocco to a new level.

Given the fact that Volkswagen didn’t sell the third generation in the US, the three-door Scirocco is a rare sight on American streets. However, this example is really special, as it is powered by a 3.2L FT536 twin-turbo V6 engine, from the Golf R32 Mk5, with 565 hp (416 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque. This means that the Scirocco is more powerful than the current Golf R. Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed DSG gearbox.

The car is equipped with 19-inch BBS wheels, KW adjustable suspension with hydraulic lifting system, Competition Haldex Controller, HPA Motorsport big and powerful brakes, as well as a Reiger body kit.

The total upgrade cost $100k dollars and the car is listed for auction. The auction ends on June 22, and the current highest bid is $55,000.

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