Is the 2018 Volkswagen Arteon Having a Slice of the Audi A5 Sportback's Pie? Has the Volkswagen Group resulted to cannibalism within the wake of adversity? Is it so desperate to redeem its namesake model that it would danger undermining its extra premium colleague, the Audi? To be fair, the distinction between Volkswagens and Audis has never been that nice. For a similar worth, a Volkswagen Golf will come with better equipment and comparable inside high quality as an Audi A3, and it is solely if you go crazy on the choices list of the latter that the gap turns into obvious. However, there have at all times been these tiny little issues that made Audis feel extra special, extra premium, not the least being the badge on their radiator grille. Owning a Volkswagen will never solid the identical aura on its driver as an Audi will, and that was the main differentiator between the two.
But look at the 2018 VW Arteon. It is the successor to the Passat CC four-door coupe, but this second technology more than deserves its personal identify. Well, a minimum of as far as the exterior is worried as a result of the cabin is pretty much the identical as in a daily Passat. Which isn't entirely a nasty factor since meaning you get tons of house below that beautifully-shaped body, one thing most 4-door coupes can't brag about. It additionally comes with a liftback, that means you possibly can really reap the benefits of all that area and load bulky objects with ease. The Audi A5 Sportback is greatest described as a combine between a regular two-door A5 coupe and the A4 sedan. It keeps the sloping roofline of the former and the number of doors from the latter for a bundle that I've all the time believed to be the only option out of the three. It actually does combine the perfect out of the two worlds of the A4 and A5. Put it next to the VW Arteon, nevertheless, and it begins to lose some of its visible panache - helped by the bland redesign this latest generation of the model. It's also sensibly extra crammed inside, and it demands extra money for a similar tools you get normal within the Arteon. So, what does it have going for it? In one word, refinement. It drives slightly higher and simply has the better soundproofing. Unless the microphones have been tweaked, you may even sense it within the background noise in the video. There is a heavy throbbing in the Arteon that is just not present in the Audi. In the long run, selecting between the two isn't any simple job and it'd come all the way down to whether or not you're prepared to sacrifice a bit of practicality and exterior design sexiness for the sake of the badge. Mat from Carwow seems to be convinced, however would you be as effectively?
The latest and the final model year of the Volkswagen Beetle is out there for buy! Here at Emich Volkswagen in Denver, Colorado we've six sporty choices for you to choose from. 25,813, thanks to our vendor reductions! This 2-door hatchback is the right selection for anyone in search of great gasoline efficiency, spectacular handling, and a set of advanced applied sciences, all wrapped up in a single distinctive and eye-catching package deal. The 2019 VW Beetle is a superb starter vehicle for a teen, or a enjoyable round-town hatchback for any driver on the lookout for a new Volkswagen. The SE trim level, just like the one pictured above, is outfitted with a 2.0L TSI engine and has a powerful 6-pace automatic transmission with Tiptronic to get you impressive fuel efficiency, which is an estimated 26 MPG city/33 MPG highway. The Beetle is a front wheel drive with an non-obligatory sport mode and a sporty suspension to actually make your drive an experience to recollect. You’ll also be driving comfortably in the Titan Black V-Tex leatherette power seats that can be heated when it gets too chilly out. The 6.3” touchscreen infotainment system is the hub for most of the features in this Beetle. You'll be able to entry navigation, VW Car-Net App-connect, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and more which can be all performed by the Fender premium audio system. There is a sunroof with sunshade to enjoy on sunny days, and heated facet mirrors to assistance on frosty days. One of the spectacular components of this newest Beetle is the safety options equipped in it. The energetic technologies that keep you protected embrace a rearview digital camera, blind spot monitor, rear cross visitors alert, and a low tire strain warning.
Hyundai and Audi have introduced plans to jointly develop fuel cell technology to be used in future hydrogen-powered automobiles. While Hyundai have simply launched their second-technology fuel cell electric car, the Nexo, Audi’s efforts have but to get past the idea stage. However, by becoming a member of forces, the two manufacturers declare that there will likely be price and expertise benefits, chopping costs and growth occasions. “The gas cell is the most systematic type of electric driving and thus a potent asset in our technology portfolio for the emission-free premium mobility of the longer term,” mentioned Peter Mertens, Board Member for Technical Development at Audi. The settlement applies to current patents as well as future analysis and improvement, so it’s feasible that Audi might use a few of the Nexo’s techniques. Technology developed via the partnership can be open to Audi’s VW Group stablemates, in addition to Hyundai-owned Kia. Speaking to Auto Express, the vice-president of Hyundai’s gas cell group, Sae Hoon Kim, said: “We’re still in the early stage of fuel cell growth and there are some things we can not solve all by ourselves. Hyundai hopes that the new partnership will enhance curiosity among coverage makers to improve the hydrogen-refuelling network. “Having the VW Group’s full help will assist to open doors,” Sae Hoon Kim explained. Hyundai might also collaborate with the German brand beyond the hydrogen tech. Is there a future for Hydrogen?
