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2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept

2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept

Volkswagen is showcasing its concept of an SUV of the future at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, in the shape of the Cross Coupe. The all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid hints at how a crossover between a four-door coupe and an SUV could look. It also defines a new stage in Volkswagen engineering design, being the first model based on the company's new 'modular transverse matrix' - or MQB - to be shown publicly. (continued below)

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2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept
2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept 2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept

Volkswagen Cross Coupe: Mix Between 4-Door Coupe and SUV

Source: Volkswagen | Published: Wed Nov 30, 2011

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At 171.1 in (4,345 mm), the concept car being shown in Tokyo is longer than a Golf and shorter than a Tiguan. The width of 73.5 in (1,868 mm) and height of 60 in (1,523 mm) also come exactly in between these two bestsellers, meaning that the Cross Coupe's dimensions place it at the heart of the globally in-demand A segment.

The concept car's 103.5 in (2,630 mm) wheelbase is very long in relation to its overall length (2 inches longer than the Golf and 1 inch longer than the Tiguan). The overhangs are correspondingly short. This gives the car a very compact but dynamic appearance, which is emphasized by wide tracks widths. It's not just coupe-like though: off-road, it possesses figures that almost fall into the range of classic SUVs. The front angle of approach, for example, is 24.2 degrees and at the rear 32.5 degrees. The Cross Coupe also features good off-road ground clearance.

The design of the car - penned by a team led by Volkswagen Group Chief Designer Walter de Silva and Brand Design Chief, Klaus Bischoff - features the characteristic horizontal lines of the Volkswagen 'face' at the front while linking to the future with a completely new light and grille treatment. The rear is dominated by steeply sloping angles and new distinctive light clusters which are combined with SUV-like chunky bumpers and twin tailpipes.

The Cross Coupe has not one but three motors, which work together efficiently as a hybrid system.

The four-seat Cross Coupe is powered by two electric motors (one front and one rear) which generate 54 hp (40 kW) of power and 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) of torque and 114 hp (85 kW) of power 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) respectively, and a TSI direct injection turbo petrol engine. With overall power of 265 hp, the Cross Coupe can accelerate to 62 mph in just seven seconds and on to a top speed of 125 mph. It can travel up to 25 miles (40 km) on purely electric power.

The all-wheel drive system with 'electric drive shaft' also represents an innovation for Volkswagen, with the rear axle being driven by the rear electric motor. In this situation power is supplied to the rear electric motor by the one at the front, which during this phase acts as a generator powered by the TSI engine. This means that in the Cross Coupe, the flow of electrical energy thus replaces the conventional transfer of power by means of a drive shaft - which creates room in the central tunnel (which would usually house the drive shaft) to hold the lithium ion battery. The resulting low position of the battery and layout of the drive systems give the vehicle a very low centre of gravity and a balanced spread of axle loading, endowing the car with dynamic coupe-like handling qualities.

Specifications
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive
Powertrain
Type I4, Turbocharged + 2 Electric Motors
Displacement n/a
Power 147 hp
Torque 150 lb-ft
Redline n/a
Electric Power 168 hp
Electric Torque 332 lb-ft
Driveline All Wheel Drive
Transmission 7 Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Brakes & Tires
Brakes Front - Rear Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs
Tire Size Front - Rear n/a
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length 171.1 in
Width 73.5 in
Height 60
Curb Weight 2854 lbs
Performance
0-60 mph 6.8 s
1/4 Mile n/a
60-0 Braking n/a
Top Speed 125 mph
Fuel Economy
NEDC Fuel Consumption - Combined 2.7 l/100 km
Range
All Electric Range 25 miles
Total Range 500 miles
Origin & Price
Manufacturer's Origin Germany
Where Built Germany
Base Retail Price (MSRP) n/a

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