This is what can be called a winner: in 1974 the VW Golf has dominated not only for the class of its own vehicles, but has since been the preferred German cars almost every year - a success story, in which ABT has contributed.
This is because for a little over 35 years, the Allgauers took care of the "Golf", from the first until the new currently on the market. And as usual, ABT has yet again been very successful with it. The grille and front spoiler, the side skirts, the rear spoiler and rear skirts make the car ABT Golf VI and class dynamics.
For the new Golf the tuner of the car also offers a suspension system, brake system and the ABT braking system ABT sport. These components combine the fun of driving safety.
Of course, not just the "external values" affect dell'ABT Golf VI: improved performance with more sportsmanship, but at the same time it is also modern. The magic word is downsizing and is extremely effective in particular the 1, 4 STI. The most powerful version of the offering an impressive 210 hp (154 kW) instead of 160 hp (118 kW). This corresponds to the power of the 2.0 TSI, which has a larger engine, and provides similar performance in sports and a significantly lower consumption and therefore reduces emissions.
The engine is strong, reliable and suitable for everyday use, as such "internal values" are written in all the specifications of the engine ABT. Even the "small" 1.4 TSI, which provides an impressive 160 hp (118 kW) on the road, instead of 122 hp (90 kW), combines the fun of driving, with its durability, as well as the successful 2 0 STI. With the ABT two-liter sports car HP/176 providing 240 kW instead of 210 kW HP/154. A cheap, especially for drivers usual, is the 2.0 TDI with 170 hp (125 kW).
The new Golf VI ABT performs better symbiosis of individuality, sportiness and technology.
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As revealed today by Automotive News, Volkswagen has finally decided to bring its next Polo (which we will see in Geneva in March), even in the U.S. market away from the traditionally lower segments of the market and compact cars in general.
To communicate was the head of product development Ulrich Hackenberg, who in Detroit pointed out to colleagues overseas as the segment of small is the fastest growing in the U.S. market. The crisis has had the beneficial effect, according to Hackenberg have made the Americans discover an unexpected interest in cars cheaper and economical.
Even the current fall in prices of petrol in the United States will be able to change things: the one currently in place between the American consumer is a more radical change, structural and not influenced by surface dynamics. Especially as Hackenberg is convinced: "You will see the price of oil will return soon to rise ..."
The German manager, stating that there was still no final decisions in that regard, he added that the Polo for the American market could be produced in the Mexican plant in Puebla. As regards the date of marketing were not released statements.
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The sixth generation of Golf is evolving while respecting the continuity who redefined the standard higher, leaving the concept that they made famous in more than 34 years of marketing and 26 million cars sold the previous five generations.
Security: The New Golf comes with a comprehensive security package: seven airbags, including one for the knees of the driver, front headrest system with protection against whiplash (woks), absolutely innovative and ESP electronic stabilization program , able to interact with the steering, cruise control until the ACC that maintains a safe distance
Outstanding comfort: Device Driver Assistance, Park Assist with rear camera, DCC, adjustment Regional adaptive, continuously adjusting the suspension depending on road conditions or change the innovative DSG available at 6 or 7 speed transmission, designed to make more pleasant life on board and comfortable driving. Clearly, some equipment is available with surcharge.
Whole New Golf range is in line with the Euro 5 Diesel engines are the new TDI with common rail power. Introduction of diesel and petrol engines increasingly clean, reduce consumption without affecting performance. Some examples: the 2.0 TDI 140 CV runs over 20 km with 1 liter and 1 .4 IST 160 hp with change gears 7 DSG consumes only 6 liters per 100 km.
In conclusion, we can say that New Golf is a perfect choice between driving pleasure and respect for the environment.
It is presented to the European public in recent days, at the Bologna Motor Show, the new Volkswagen Golf Plus: sedan version of the German people. Compared to the new Golf, which has a completely new bodywork although not very different from the previous version, the new Golf Plus has been subjected to a restyling that has given a new front and some technical improvements. The most important concern the new common rail diesel engines 2 liters from 110 and 140Cv (Euro 5) and the new 1.4 petrol engines from 80, 122 and 160Cv. Also available transmission DSG dual clutch version in six or seven reports. The new Golf Plus will be on sale in early 2009.
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Volkswagen is giving a lot to do to provide a ready supply for all customers.
The Tiguan is fierce competition in the industry and competitive compact 4x4. The segment accounts for about 1 car every 20 cars bought and the Volkswagen Tiguan is the first attempt to break into the market. If Take your visual reference, and some of his versatility, his big brother, the Touareg takes a lot. To broaden its appeal to customers, the Tiguan is offered with two different front-end styling.
All Tiguan models are supplied with four-wheel drive as standard, but customers will be able to choose between two versions in different styles, one that has been designed with a 18 degrees angle of approach and another, called the leak, which has a 28 - degree angle of approach and a shorter overhang. The Escape trim, specifically geared to provide a greater degree of off-road capability is also equipped with additional protective elements, hill descent control and a compass.


