alisiaoh
Senior Member
Nope dont like it at all. Looks to me like they tried to copy the opel astra and the new corsa.....
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Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
I guess it is the only shot they have at the competition - try to look like them
As we all know, VW designers are the laziest ones around.But, despite all the GM pains, the new Astra looks pretty good from what I have seen on the spy photos. Same story as it was with the Astra H that looked light years ahead of the Mk5.
BTW - did you check the new Ampera ? http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=161003
alisiaoh
Senior Member
I guess it is the only shot they have at the competition - try to look like them
But, despite all the GM pains, the new Astra looks pretty good from what I have seen on the spy photos. Same story as it was with the Astra H that looked light years ahead of the Mk5.
BTW - did you check the new Ampera ? http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=161003
Now thats what i call a car!!!
Opel have the best designs!
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Now thats what i call a car!!!
That's why Opel won the European car of the year award three times more than VW. This year was the 3rd time with the luxury Insignia and its road sign reading abilities
(Copied by Mercedes in the new E-class).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Car_of_the_Year
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
As much as I hate VW the new TFSI 1.4 engine found in the Tiguan is pretty nippy. It has a supercharger AND turbo so it outputs a nice dosage of power and performance.
Sadly it is still a VAG unit so the one thing it will do (sooner than a GM unit) is die
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Sadly it is still a VAG unit so the one thing it will do (sooner than a GM unit) is die
!!!VW's 3.3 litre/100km Polo
With the launch of the new Volkswagen Polo at last week’s Geneva Motor Show, the German carmaker also unveiled an important fuel efficient concept version which is destined for production.
VW claims that the Polo BlueMotion concept car is one of the most economical cars in the world.
With a state-of-the-art 1.2-litre TDI engine the Polo BlueMotion has an average fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100km.
Furthermore its diesel engine reduces the Polo’s C02 emissions to just 87 g/km
The Polo BlueMotion weighs in at just 1 080kg thanks to an array efficiency measures, including an aerodynamic package for the body that is lowered by 10 millimeters (including modified front end), an aerodynamically optimised underbody and low rolling resistance tires on 15-inch alloy wheels.
Altogether, these modifications yield fuel savings totaling 0.8 liters. This has lowered CO2 emissions by about 20%.
Other efficiency technology includes a start-stop system and regenerative braking, which helps to recover energy that would otherwise be lost in driving in as efficient a way as possible.
Market launch of the most fuel efficient Polo yet is expected in February 2010.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Content/News/Environmental/8/c9ae91ba6bcb47b5a83700de0d56bcf8//VWs_33_litre100km_Polo_
Theres your car Blue...!!
Looks cool!
With the launch of the new Volkswagen Polo at last week’s Geneva Motor Show, the German carmaker also unveiled an important fuel efficient concept version which is destined for production.
VW claims that the Polo BlueMotion concept car is one of the most economical cars in the world.
With a state-of-the-art 1.2-litre TDI engine the Polo BlueMotion has an average fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100km.
Furthermore its diesel engine reduces the Polo’s C02 emissions to just 87 g/km
The Polo BlueMotion weighs in at just 1 080kg thanks to an array efficiency measures, including an aerodynamic package for the body that is lowered by 10 millimeters (including modified front end), an aerodynamically optimised underbody and low rolling resistance tires on 15-inch alloy wheels.
Altogether, these modifications yield fuel savings totaling 0.8 liters. This has lowered CO2 emissions by about 20%.
Other efficiency technology includes a start-stop system and regenerative braking, which helps to recover energy that would otherwise be lost in driving in as efficient a way as possible.
Market launch of the most fuel efficient Polo yet is expected in February 2010.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Content/News/Environmental/8/c9ae91ba6bcb47b5a83700de0d56bcf8//VWs_33_litre100km_Polo_
Theres your car Blue...!!
Looks cool!
Yessssss!!!!
Thanks girly!!
VWs are not girls cars! Unlike the rest of those thingys they call the competition.
With the launch of the new Volkswagen Polo at last week’s Geneva Motor Show, the German carmaker also unveiled an important fuel efficient concept version which is destined for production.
VW claims that the Polo BlueMotion concept car is one of the most economical cars in the world.
With a state-of-the-art 1.2-litre TDI engine the Polo BlueMotion has an average fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100km.
Furthermore its diesel engine reduces the Polo’s C02 emissions to just 87 g/km
The Polo BlueMotion weighs in at just 1 080kg thanks to an array efficiency measures, including an aerodynamic package for the body that is lowered by 10 millimeters (including modified front end), an aerodynamically optimised underbody and low rolling resistance tires on 15-inch alloy wheels.
Altogether, these modifications yield fuel savings totaling 0.8 liters. This has lowered CO2 emissions by about 20%.
Other efficiency technology includes a start-stop system and regenerative braking, which helps to recover energy that would otherwise be lost in driving in as efficient a way as possible.
Market launch of the most fuel efficient Polo yet is expected in February 2010.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Content/News/Environmental/8/c9ae91ba6bcb47b5a83700de0d56bcf8//VWs_33_litre100km_Polo_
Theres your car Blue...!!
Looks cool!
If that comes to SA, there's a good chance I'll buy one.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Firstly, how can you have "regenerative braking" on a car that has no electrical system that needs generative power? This is marketing BS.
Besides - BlueMotion ShmoMotion, you get better fuel economy from an old Jaguar XJ diesel.
But as far as green car programs go VW has an even lazier team looking at it than their already extremely lame and lazy design team.
Besides - BlueMotion ShmoMotion, you get better fuel economy from an old Jaguar XJ diesel.
No, VWs are not girly. Neither are they anthing except boring and backwards. Come on, is this their best attempt as making a green car? If they were really serious about it they would skip everything including hybrids and go straight for fuelcell.
But as far as green car programs go VW has an even lazier team looking at it than their already extremely lame and lazy design team.
You have a black car? Good luck with the insurance. Besides, everyone drives VW - it is the default for people with no taste of their own.
Rouxenator isn't that a bit of an ignorant comment to make. I drive a VW because i like the new shape and was economical and well priced. Not due to the fact that i didn't know what to choose so just opted for what i see is commonplace on the road.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
The car does have an electrical system that needs generative power. In fact all cars do - this role is usually taken by the alternator which puts a load on the ICE, which in turn consumes fuel. Regenerative braking allows for the alternator to be switched off during certain conditions. It's already seen on other non hybrid cars like BMW/Mini's efficient dynamics cars.
Also, I highly doubt there's an old Jag that can do 3.3l/100km.
Jeez Roux, you're as much of a fanatical hater as JK8 is a fanatical fanboi.
Captain Beer
Executive Member
Roux what car do you drive? Something to make up for your small penis?
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Yeah blue it seems you are right about the BMW ed copy. I did some more reading on this concept of theirs and they are very vague about the regenerative braking system they use. My guess was that it is not the compressed air system so either it is a flywheel system or just plainly an extra alternator. Most likely it is the last, like BMW ed, as you stated.
Also, as part of BlueMotion III slated for 2010, it seems they have started on a Toureg with a V6 engine and it is described as a parallel hybrid (like the Toyota Prius). It can drive on the electric motor alone if you stay below 50km/h (how practical is that) with no mention of the range in all electric mode. A very bizarre aproach indeed...
Also, as part of BlueMotion III slated for 2010, it seems they have started on a Toureg with a V6 engine and it is described as a parallel hybrid (like the Toyota Prius). It can drive on the electric motor alone if you stay below 50km/h (how practical is that) with no mention of the range in all electric mode. A very bizarre aproach indeed...
