Volkswagen Concept A

The Volkswagen Concept A was a concept car created by German automobile manufacturer, Volkswagen. It was introduced at the March 2006 Geneva Auto Show.[1] The Concept A is a cross between a coupé and a crossover sports utility vehicle.[2]

Volkswagen Concept A
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2006 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact SUV (J)
Body style5 door SUV
LayoutF4 layout
RelatedVolkswagen Tiguan
Powertrain
EngineI4 TSI
Transmission6 speed automatic
The Volkswagen Concept A

Description

The Concept A is powered by an I4 twincharger (TSI) engine which gives out a total of around 150 horsepower. It has all wheel drive (AWD) with 4Motion and six gears with automatic transmission. The design of the car is sporty, but still rugged.[3] It is sometimes claimed as a cross between a coupé and a crossover sports utility vehicle, because of this styling and design.[4]

A production version of the Concept A, the Tiguan Compact SUV, was expected for sale in the end of 2008. It was launched in the end of 2007.[5]

References
  1. "Volkswagen Concept A Photos: 2006 Geneva Motor Show". motortrend.com. 4 March 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. "Volkswagen Concept A info @ ConceptCarz.com". conceptcarz.com. March 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  3. "Volkswagen Concept A (2006)". netcarshow.com. March 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  4. "2006 Volkswagen Concept A". automobilemag.com. 17 April 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  5. "Frankfurt 2007: Volkswagen's production Tiguan graces the stage". autoblog.com. 14 September 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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