2010 Volkswagon New Compact Coupe Concept

For Volkswagen this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history. Number 1 on the spectacular list of new products for calendar year 2010 is a car based on entirely new concepts and technology, a coupe with a hybrid drive that is extremely fast and yet futuristic in its fuel economy. It has sports appeal and sharp styling yet is remarkably elegant - positioned between the Europe's bestselling sports car, the VW Scirocco, and the internationally successful CC. Its name: the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept. Site of its world premiere: Detroit, North American International Auto Show (January 11 to 24, 2010). Combined fuel consumption: 4.2 l/100 km (45 mpg)! CO2 emissions: 98 g/km! Incredible, considering its fuel economy, are its top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph) and the short 8.6 seconds it needs for the classic sprint to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds).

These values were made technically feasible by a high-tech alliance: a TSI engine (gasoline powered with 110 kW / 150 PS) that is as fuel efficient as it is sporty, an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS) and a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) - which in the eyes of many car drivers is the best automatic in the world today. Just over a month after the debut of the most fuel-efficient four-seater in the world - the VW Up! Lite in Los Angeles - this new concept car confirms once again that future Volkswagen hybrid vehicles will not only focus on fuel economy, but - similar to pure gasoline and diesel versions of Europe's most successful automobile brand - will also aim to be sporty and fun to drive. In the first half of the year, Volkswagen will launch its first hybrid model on the market under the VW label - an SUV with full-time all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept shows, both technically and visually, how Volkswagen envisions a front-wheel drive hybrid for the compact class that would be implemented when the time is right.

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[MultiNick10]

Very nice!! 5*

[sickrides]

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[MultiNick10]

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[sickrides]

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[Werner312]

Jetta coupe.

[raiyanalister]

What's the name of the song?

[epistte]

I like the notchback body design but I do wonder why VW chose to go with a gas engined hybrid when a TDI would be more efficient and its sister company Audi has spent hundreds of millions racing diesels in the ELMS/ALMS series.

What are the odds that VW will produce this car as shown?

[MYJAWKSTRAP]

We're happy to see this concept. It's much needed and almost past due. Now we want one! Check out our video!

[Spyster007]

Awesome the Next Gen Jetta is revealed in Coupe form!!!

[MultiNick10]

Lol!