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Call it the (new) Beetle. The world鈥檚 first models of the redesigned Volkswagen sedan began rolling off production lines at the company鈥檚 plant in central Mexico on Friday, with a bigger trunk but also a bit of linguistic baggage. The latest version, the design of which was unveiled in April, has a flatter roof, a less bulbous shape, narrowed windows and a crease along the side 鈥?and no flower vase near the steering wheel. The company said Friday it hopes to be producing 100,000 Beetles annually at the Puebla plant by next year, with about 90 percent destined for export. The new model is expected to be in dealers鈥?showrooms this fall. President Felipe Calderon beamed as he climbed into the driver鈥檚 seat of a bright red Beetle 鈥?the first car to come off the line 鈥?but even he seemed to refer to it by the old name. 鈥淚t is a point of pride for Mexico to know that the new Beetle will be fully produced in our country,鈥?Calderon said. 鈥淥ur current Beetle is not a people鈥檚 car in this sense, but rather an automobile for a style of life,鈥?Hinrichs said. 400 million to re-tool the plant for the new version of the sedan, and production of the car will keep about 2,000 jobs at the plant. Calderon expressed hope that Mexico would become one of the world leaders in car production, noting that the export output of all the country鈥檚 assembly plants rose by more than 50 percent in 2010, to almost 2 million vehicles. 鈥淭he Beetle is a strong symbol of our brand. It combines the emotional heritage of the original Beetle with the future of Volkswagen,鈥?said Hubert Waltl, VW board member for production and logistics of the Volkswagen passenger cars brand. Puebla state Gov. Rafael Moreno Valle waxed poetic about the car, even though he used the old (new) name.
Combined fuel consumption here is 4.8 l/100 km. Except for models that come with standard DSG, a six-speed manual gearbox is provided in all Tourans. The MPV's new styling sharpens the character of the new generation Volkswagen Touran. Except for the four doors, every other body part of the MPV was restyled. As on the latest generation of the larger Sharan, and the even larger Multivan, a clear network of horizontal lines dominates in its styling. This adds to the Volkswagen Touran's high stature within its class. Consider the front end: Here the bumper, radiator grille, engine bonnet, wings and headlights are equipped 100 percent with the latest Volkswagen "design DNA". High-end: the individualised radiator grille in glossy black with chrome trim is standard in some versions. Timeless: the larger yet elegant bumpers are painted in body colour. Pioneering: the distinctive shapes of the headlights. Specifics on Light Assist and Dynamic Light Assist: The Light Assist function was designed for the standard headlights of the new VW Touran.
As a camera-based system, this main beam assistant (extra option) recognises traffic situations based on detected light sources and gives either a dipped beam or main beam command to the power control module. The main beam is automatically activated or deactivated (starting at 60 km/h) based on this command; this functionality offers clear gains in convenience and safety. For even better illumination of the road and road markings, the Dynamic Light Assist system was developed for bi-xenon headlights with integrated cornering light and dipped beam light. Also thanks to a camera integrated behind the front windscreen, this system makes it possible to keep the main beam modules of the bi-xenon headlights continually active. They are only masked in light pattern areas in which the system's analysis shows a potential for unwanted glare to other vehicles in traffic. The rear section of the Volkswagen Touran was also restyled for greater elegance. Along with the new horizontal structure of its design surfaces, it is the MPV's rear lights - designed for the first time as two-part modules - that are especially prominent.
They extend from the wing into the tailgate. Distinctive styling of the light module's interior gives the VW Touran an unmistakable daytime and nighttime look. In addition, the tailgate offers advantages in terms of aerodynamics and functionality. In the interior, the new generation Volkswagen Touran being presented in Leipzig comes with new materials, instruments, decorative accents and controls. The centre console with its new air conditioning controls was visually restyled, and air vents now have chrome bezels. From the Comfortline equipment level, additional chrome accents trim interior components such as switches for the electric windows, mirror adjustment and the light switch. Moreover, Volkswagen will be equipping the new VW Touran in the style of Golf & Co.; it will now have white backlit instruments and new three-spoke steering wheels. On DSG versions, the gearshift grip and gate were restyled as well. Modified head restraints in the second and third seating rows - which now lower to a lower level when not in use - also offer improved visibility to the rear.
