Audi has the allroad
range, and now Volkswagen has the Alltrack.
Based on the Passat Estate, the
Alltrack stands taller than a normal wagon and features a number of rugged parts in order to cope with
light off-road situations. VW says
it is for people who require something spacious with bits of non-too-serious bundu bashing.
The Alltrack features new SUV-style bumpers, greater approach and departure angles, a higher
ground clearance and side sill
flares. Obviously not for serious gung-ho
bush trips, the Alltrack does offer some elevated
sitting for occupants.
Engines are off the same production line as other current
VWs, meaning 118kW and 155kW TSI petrols, as well as 103kW and 125kW TDI models. VW’s 4Motion
all-wheel-drive (AWD) is only standard with the 125kW TDI and 155kW TSI
where it’s coupled with a DSG
gearbox.
Alltrack will have its world debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show next month. VW SA
is highly unlikely to offer this
model to the wagon-shy Mzansi public.
2 comments:
once a Passat always
Oh nice, pity SA doesn't like station wagons.
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