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New platform, T5.


Deakins
01-06-2003, 12:36 PM
Volkswagen has released pictures of the forthcoming Eurovan/Multivan/Caravelle/Transporter.
The Volkswagen design shows better than ever, and I'm looking forward to driving one with the 174hp TDi engine. [Dahlback might have a few goodies for it :) ]
They are releasing it in Geneva in Mars, as a car not a van, yay :D

http://www.bilnorge.no/export/bb_8928.jpeg
http://www.bilnorge.no/export/bb_8929.jpeg
http://www.bilnorge.no/export/bb_8930.jpeg

http://www.bilnorge.no/export/bb_8932.jpeg
http://www.bilnorge.no/export/bb_8931.jpeg

Heep
01-06-2003, 12:42 PM
Certainly looks a lot better than the current one. Do you know if it will be released in North America? The van market is dwindling some, but I always thought the Volkswagen vans were far more practical and unique than your typical USDM minivan, although less powerful (a 174 hp TDi would be a contender though). The new design might boost sales.

Also, any info on engines besides the TDi?

Deakins
01-06-2003, 01:10 PM
Two gasoline engines: 2.0L 115hp, 170nm inline four, and a 3.2L 230hp, ~320nm V6 engine [R32 engine].
Three TDi engines: One is a new 2.5L 174hp, 400nm inline five, and I'm guessing the other two is the 1.9L, with 105hp, 240nm or 130hp, 310nm.

And I don't know if they will release it over there, I'll look into it.

Heep
01-06-2003, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by Deakins
and a 3.2L 230hp, ~320nm V6 engine [R32 engine].


That could provide a much needed boost...

I think a lot of people think it's a little too quirky or something, plus it's on the expensive side...

GreatOne01
01-07-2003, 09:41 PM
Looks good, and I agree, I hope it comes to NA, I can't stand any more pontiacs :(

Genesis2
02-02-2003, 07:17 PM
it looks good but mostly every brand has a van

03JettaTDI75K
08-04-2005, 03:21 PM
Looks Just like the current ones with the exception of the drivers side sliding door (a very nice option) I also hope that they make it to the NA market with the Diesel :)

veedubmechanic
08-07-2005, 03:09 PM
It wont make it here to the states! There isnt enough market for a vw van in the us. THats why they scrapped the idea of the new microbus.

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