Volkswagen new Midsize Coupe idea exposed

Volkswagen offered one of the highlights of the Beijing motor show when it took the wraps off its striking new Midsize Coupe Concept.
Penned by lead designer Klaus Bischoff as well as his team, the stylish four-door, which sits on VW’s modular MQB platform, previews a design that’s destined to make production in China.
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But the brand’s intentions for the vehicle globally are less clear. Although VW stated the design showed what clients “all over the world” might expect in the next few years, as well as it looks a plausible rival to the Mercedes CLA that might sit under VW’s CC, bosses right here state there are no current plans to bring it to Europe.
With dimensions of 1,422mm (height), 1,838mm (width) as well as 4,597mm (length), the Midsize Coupe idea is larger as well as shorter than both a Passat as well as a Jetta. recommendations that it might showcase a new Jetta seem broad of the mark, too, as a revised Jetta was displayed at last week’s new York show.
The idea achieves what VW phone calls a “low visual centre of gravity” thanks to the broad central air intake at the front, short overhangs as well as the long bonnet with a pronounced arch. recently developed LED headlights likewise feature. At the back, the C-pillars flow into a short bootlid, integrated with broad hips as well as beefed up wheelarches to emphasise the low profile. The rounded roofline as well as frameless doors mirror the VW CC. big 20-inch alloys add some presence, as well as sit on 245/40 tyres.
Inside, the steering wheel as well as infotainment system are borrowed from the Golf as well as the cabin is stripped back, with an uncluttered look. leather seats are fitted, as well as contrasting ‘Silk’ as well as ‘Ebony Black’ colours to great effect. Alcantara trim is likewise utilized heavily in the rooflining as well as roofing system pillars, as well as Dragon Red outlining adds to the feel of sportiness. The steering wheel as well as infotainment system are borrowed from the Golf.
Space is generous, with space for five people as well as a 500-litre luggage capacity, too. Power for the idea comes from a 217bhp four-cylinder TSI engine as well as performance promises to be decent, with 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds as well as a top speed of 152mph. fuel economic climate is a declared 44.1mpg.