Get to know the types of VW cars
ebanmella – The VW Frog is one of the most popular classic car icons. Actually, what is Volkswagen, what kind of cars are there on the market? So, in this article ebanmella will discuss about VW cars complete with price list of new and used VW cars. Come, look!
VW cars at a glance
Volkswagen, or VW as it is often called, is a car brand from Germany with fans spread all over the world. The popularity of this brand is confirmed by the presence of Volkswagen cars in a wide society all over the world, including in Indonesia.
Volkswagen cars are very different from classics like Combi and Frog or new ones like Polo, Golf, Scirocco, Tiguan, Caravelle and so on. Prices vary from IDR 10 million to the most expensive Volkswagen Karmann Ghia with a price tag of IDR 500 million and IDR 1 billion.
Although they are marked as vintage cars, fortunately, spare parts for Volkswagen cars are very cheap, which adds to the reason why people are interested in buying them. Volkswagen rides are considered to have comfortable suspension and unique design. In addition, the engine power, although old, is very capable.
Initially, Volkswagen was often called a people’s car, because the quality was aimed at the lower middle class. With the developments in the world and the automotive world, Volkswagen’s car market has shifted to the segment of cars that are very stylish and can compete with the domestic rivals such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Volkswagen has many factories in different countries around the world. These factories are used to produce or assemble for the local market. Countries where Volkswagen plants are located include Indonesia, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, China, India, Bosnia, Herzegovina, USA and South Africa.
It is worth noting that another well-known automotive brand, Porsche, has a very close relationship with Volkswagen. The reason, Porsche often uses components from Volkswagen, suspension, gearbox and even engine. However, it is not only a one-way relationship, Volkswagen often uses parts from Porsche.
Types of VW cars
As mentioned earlier, in general, the Volkswagen brand, aka Volkswagen, has many models released on the market. These include the Volkswagen Polo, Golf, Scirocco, Tiguan and Caravel. The following is an explanation of each Volkswagen car.
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1. Volkswagen Polo
The Volkswagen Polo is a mini-type Volkswagen car (city car) that was first introduced in 1975 and is still available today. However, you will likely see several variants of the Volkswagen Polo as the model has been continuously updated until the sixth generation, which debuted in 2017.
In the year The 2017 (sixth generation) Volkswagen Polo car uses a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder in-line engine. This machine can produce 105 BHP at 5,000 rpm and torque up to 175 Nm at 1,500 rpm to 4,100 rpm.
Meanwhile, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox (DSG) has been fitted to the Polo variant for the transmission Volkswagen. The use of this gearbox provides responsive performance on the Volkswagen Polo for a comfortable drive.
Not only this, the steering system uses electro-mechanical power assisted steering technology which provides a great experience in controlling the car. In addition to comfort, you get safety guaranteed by offering an anti-lock braking system (ABS) braking system as well as electronic stability control.
What sets the Volkswagen Polo apart from other cars is the presence of features like Engine Drag Torque Control (ADTC), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-Skid Regulation (ASR). In fact, these features are still rarely found in Japanese cars.
Complementing the comfort in the cabin, the Volkswagen Polo car also has an audio video system that can be connected to your device via Bluetooth. To keep driving, this Volkswagen car has climatronic fitted AC.
2. Volkswagen Golf
For the small family car segment, Volkswagen has the Volkswagen Golf. Historically, the Volkswagen Golf has been the most successful model on the market and is one of the best-selling cars in the world.
Since its first release in 1974, this vehicle has been produced in various body styles. Most of them are 3-door hatchbacks. Born in 1993, there is a 5-door estate/wagon hatchback variant with variant code.
The Volkswagen Golf was produced in 1979-2002 under the names Cabriolet and Cabrio, and also in sedan form born in 1999 under many names: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Vento or Volkswagen Bora. The last generation First released in 2019 and still in production today is the Golf MK8.
Variant pronunciation of the Volkswagen Golf car is common, for example in the United States and Canada it is called the Volkswagen Golf, and more commonly known as the Volkswagen Rabbit. Meanwhile, in Mexico, the name is Volkswagen Caribe.
The Volkswagen Golf uses a 1,395cc engine in the engine which produces 140 HP of power and 250 Nm of torque. This engine can push the Volkswagen Golf to 212 km/h in just 8.4 seconds.
Drivers can customize the driving profile through the Driving Profile Selection feature, so you can adjust it to suit your needs and terrain. Interestingly, there is an ambient lighting feature that makes the cabinet space colorful and more lively. Apart from this, passenger comfort in the cabin is maintained with the presence of air-conditioning system and Dynaudio Excite features.
3. Volkswagen Scirocco
The Volkswagen Scirocco is a 3-door Volkswagen coupe sold from 1974 to 1992. Then in August 2008, this Volkswagen car was reintroduced in a more modern form.
After its relaunch, the Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a 1.4 TSI engine with a capacity of 1,390 cc, which is capable of generating up to 160 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen Scirocco R variant uses a 1,948 cc engine that powers the car up to 343 HP.
Due to the low ground clearance, the speed of the car is very stable. This car has 3 doors with 5 seats. This limited number of doors makes it very difficult for passengers to get in and out of the rear seats as they must first pass through the folded front seats.
However, if you look at the luxurious and sporty interior, the lack of doors will not be noticed. The steering wheel, brake lever and gear lever are covered in rough leather. Then in the center of the dashboard are various familiar digital instrument panels with a multi-function touchscreen.
Moving on to the exterior again, the daytime running lights feature LED and Xenon headlights that support the driver’s visibility when driving in low-light environments, such as at night. Meanwhile, the rear lights use LED tail lights with a magnetic effect.
Compared to the relatively expensive price of the Volkswagen Scirocco, this vehicle is equipped with parking assist and rear view camera system features that help you when you park. The legs of the Volkswagen Scirocco are mounted on 18 ring rims which add to the sporty feel of this car.
4. Volkswagen Tiguan
The next Volkswagen car, the Volkswagen Tiguan, is a compact SUV manufactured by the German automaker Automotive 5000, later developed by Volkswagen on the PQ35 platform derived from the Volkswagen Golf.
The price of this Volkswagen Tiguan engine is relatively expensive, but is the price worth the performance offered? Of course, the Volkswagen Tiguan engine is powered by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that also has a turbocharger. Because of this, the Volkswagen Tiguan can be driven in various places, which makes it suitable for those who love adventure.
The engine can generate a maximum power of up to 148 horsepower. Many people are interested in this performance, although it only has 2 doors and 5 seats. In particular, consider that the exterior includes a variety of features that add to the luxury feel, including LED headlights and tail light clusters.
Not just luxurious, this car is also equipped with various advanced features such as a cabin equipped with an Electric Panoramic Sunroof feature, a high-quality modern dashboard, a Multi Information Display (MID) feature which is placed behind the steering system which is connected to the navigation system. Apart from that, there is Driving Profile Selection to choose the driving mode between Normal, ECO, Comfort, Individual, Sport and Offroad.
5. Volkswagen Caravelle
There are two models of the Volkswagen Caravelle car, namely the Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TDi SWB and the Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TSi LWB. Both have 7 seats with a unique configuration with the second and third rows of seats facing each other.
As if to show that it is luxurious, this car has a multifunctional table in the middle of the cabin. The presence of the table and the configuration of the chairs make the Volkswagen Caravelle car suitable for use for meetings or other official gatherings while traveling.
The cabin space is very spacious and equipped with various luxury features that can increase the comfort of all passengers inside. Apart from comfort, there are also various safety features, starting from the Electronic Stabilization Program, Traction control system (ASR), Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic differential lock (EDL).
Apart from that, there is also Automatic Post-Collision Brake System technology which is a very useful safety feature for braking automatically when 2 independent sensors embedded in this vehicle detect an accident. So it can prevent secondary collisions and the consequences of accidents can be minimized.
