1.4-Liter Direct-Injection Turbo + Electric Motor

The powertrain combines a 1.4-liter direct-injection turbo gasoline engine (150 ps) with an electric motor (27 ps).

Through a 7-speed DSG, it achieves excellent dynamic performance with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h. Furthermore, it achieves fuel economy of approximately 23.8 km/liter and CO2 emissions of 98 g/km, balancing performance and fuel efficiency at a high level.

Scheduled for Release in 2010

The exterior features a low and wide sporty coupe body with a front-end design that serves as a new Volkswagen icon. The body dimensions are 4540 mm in length, 1780 mm in width, and 1410 mm in height.

The interior offers a spacious cabin with independent left and right rear seats, creating a 4-seater configuration. Equipped with genuine leather sports seats, it promises comfortable long-distance touring.

Volkswagen has announced plans to launch more new models than ever before in 2010, and the New Compact Coupe is slated for release within the year.

BRAND HISTORY
Volkswagen, founded in 1936, is an automobile manufacturer. While often perceived as a pragmatic brand that doesn't typically venture into sports cars, its high technical capabilities have secured its position as a top-tier global passenger car maker.

What's distinctive about Volkswagen is that it was a manufacturer that truly began its operations in earnest after World War II, a rarity in Europe. It also seems to cherish the passion for car manufacturing of its founder, engineer Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, as a heritage even today.

After laying its foundation with the Type 1, commonly known as the Beetle, the company expanded into producing passenger cars for a wider market using technology acquired from Audi. The breakthrough came in 1974 with the Golf, which achieved massive success by brilliantly balancing the two essential functions of an automobile: practicality and driving performance. This car manufacturing philosophy continues today, with Volkswagen models being both pragmatic and genuinely enjoyable to drive. The early adoption of the dual-clutch system in the previous generation Golf was also a notable point.

Volkswagen is also a company adept at marketing. Establishing the "hot hatch" genre by introducing the GTI version of the Golf can be considered a historic achievement in the automotive world. They are also skilled in brand management. By adopting Audi's proprietary quattro all-wheel-drive technology, they succeeded in cultivating a different market segment with an advanced image, distinct from Volkswagen. Currently, they own Lamborghini, Bentley, and Bugatti, arguably the most high-performance and expensive sports cars in the world, and are also the largest shareholder in Porsche.

In the latter half of the 1990s, Volkswagen significantly focused on improving quality with the goal of surpassing Japanese cars. As a result, their manufacturing quality has reached global standards. In recent years, their advancements in noise reduction have been remarkable, posing a significant challenge to what was once the stronghold of Japanese automotive quality.

The lineup in Japan primarily consists of the Polo compact hatchback, the Golf and its station wagon variant, the Golf Variant, the Touran multipurpose minivan, the Jetta sedan version of the Golf, and the Passat Variant with its larger body. Additionally, the lineup includes the Scirocco two-door coupe, the Passat CC stylishly designed like a coupe despite having four doors, the Tiguan SUV, and the large Touareg.

The Golf, in particular, offers a rich variety of options, from models equipped with a 1.2-liter turbo engine to the GTI, and the Golf R, which combines a 256 ps engine with a four-wheel-drive system. From fuel-efficient and comfortable models to those for drivers who enjoy spirited driving, this range clearly demonstrates the breadth and depth of Volkswagen's car manufacturing philosophy.