There is a New VW Coupe, and it May be Good (NAIAS 2010)

[YSSMAN]

The Volkswagen Coupe Concept

What you need to know:

• Its based on the MKVI chassis, roughly the size of a Jetta
• Power comes from a 1.4L TSI engine, bundled with a hybrid motor, all ran through a DSG gearbox
• VW is claiming a 45 MPG figure for the car
• Its the first VW Coupe in North America since the Fox Coupe in 1993
• While VW says its a "concept," just looking at the car, it appears to be production ready

As a VW fan, you surely would expect nothing but praise from me over this car. And you're right. Taking a page from the CR-Z, they've got an affordable performance hybrid that keeps regular people happy while attracting the greenies as well. If they can price it right, this is going to be totally awesome.

 

[Jim Prower]

That's not a coupe, that's a 2-door sedan.

I take everything about the Scirocco back. This is absolutely snooze-inducing.

 

[CDailey]

I think it looks great.

 

[Jondot]

Looks like a new Polo shacked up with an A5.

Not loving that interior though. Since when did Kia grey become fashionable?

 

[Alex.]

What about the bluesport?

Also, that interior is less exciting than a cloudy February morning in Stoke-on-Trent.

 

[homeforsummer]

Looks like a new Polo shacked up with an A5.

Exactly what I was about to say.

Nice, but not a patch on a Scirocco. Looks like this one is here just to make up the numbers in VW's range, really. Ideally I'd like VAG to stop fannying about with niche vehicles and spend more money on finding ways to make the volume stuff lighter. They've managed with the current Polo and the current Audi TT, now it's time for everything else.

It does make me wish VW had done a coupe version of the Bora instead of letting photoshoppers/aftermarket guys do it for them...

 

[Famine]

So did the US not get the Corrado and Eos coupes?

 

[///M-Spec]

Eos, yes.

Corrado, no.

Going just off the styling, I'd much prefer we have the Corrado.


M

 

[blkvzgo]

I agree with Jondot, from the rear and the sides it's all A5 to me, plus standart VW headlights.

 

[Joey D]

Eos, yes.

Corrado, no.

Going just off the styling, I'd much prefer we have the Corrado.


M

We got the Corrado state-side.

 

[Rotary Junkie]

Not the new one

 

[Joey D]

Not the new one

There isn't a new one though, they stopped production in 1996 and haven't made one since. Are you sure you guys aren't thinking of the Scirocco?

 

[Rotary Junkie]

D'oh, yeah, I was at least.

Although the Corrado dying in 96 would mean that the title is wrong, IMO.

 

[Joey D]

Is the Corrado a coupe though? I though it was liftback? Car classifications confuse me.

 

[killanite]

If it had a proper engine and a decent price tag. I'd like it.. Like a poor-man's A5.

 

[JCE]

To all of you who are questioning the interior, that color scheme is simply for example. I'd imagine they will offer an all black and two tone black/grey. And maybe a tan.

The Volkswagen Coupe Concept

What you need to know:

• Its based on the MKVI chassis, roughly the size of a Jetta
• Power comes from a 1.4L TSI engine, bundled with a hybrid motor, all ran through a DSG gearbox
• VW is claiming a 45 MPG figure for the car
• Its the first VW Coupe in North America since the Fox Coupe in 1993
• While VW says its a "concept," just looking at the car, it appears to be production ready

As a VW fan, you surely would expect nothing but praise from me over this car. And you're right. Taking a page from the CR-Z, they've got an affordable performance hybrid that keeps regular people happy while attracting the greenies as well. If they can price it right, this is going to be totally awesome.

That looks absolutely brilliant. I love everything about it.

Eos, yes.

Corrado, no.

Going just off the styling, I'd much prefer we have the Corrado.


M

We did get a Corrado, there's one sitting 100ft from me in my apt parking lot.

 

[///M-Spec]

We got the Corrado state-side.

Ah, my mistake. I was thinking of the new Scirocco.


M

 

[YSSMAN]

So did the US not get the Corrado and Eos coupes?

The Corrado was a liftback/hatch, and stopped being sold in the US in 1994. The Eos, while a coupe, has a vario roof, making it a convertible.

As far as I can tell, this was the last coupe VW sold in the US:

 

[Picc84]

Why not make a sport model? I think this looks like a classy sports car! I mean I know the whole good gas milage is everything today, but why not offer it with the jetta turbo engine or something?

 

[Keef]

Why must every car company ruin their best cars with hybrid crap? This thing looks spectacular, and I'd love to own it...with a regular gas or diesel engine.

 

[YSSMAN]

Hey Keef, the standard model (apparently) will just use the regular 1.4L TSI engine. You'll be able to choose between the six-speed manual and the DSG. The hybrid model would be the top-line version. Which is an odd change, because the diesels are always at the top in the VW lineups.

So, in theory, you should be able to buy this car in 2011 for less than $20K.

 

[magicalgin]

New! The Audi VW A5!

Couldn't they design a car themselves?

 

[Famine]

The Corrado was a liftback/hatch, and stopped being sold in the US in 1994. The Eos, while a coupe, has a vario roof, making it a convertible.

The Corrado is a hatchback coupe. The Eos is a coupe convertible. Both coupes - with the Corrado ceasing in 1995 and the Eos starting in 2006.

But if the US didn't get them, it makes little difference.

As far as I can tell, this was the last coupe VW sold in the US:

And even that's a 2-door sedan. Same roofline and rear seat positioning as the 4-door sedan.

 

[Keef]

Hey Keef, the standard model (apparently) will just use the regular 1.4L TSI engine. You'll be able to choose between the six-speed manual and the DSG. The hybrid model would be the top-line version. Which is an odd change, because the diesels are always at the top in the VW lineups.

So, in theory, you should be able to buy this car in 2011 for less than $20K.

I wish the base engine was a little more powerful, and like you said the top should be a diesel. A hundred and fifty horsepower and 110 torques just isn't going to cut it unless the thing weighs less than 2600 pounds--and I know that specifically. That weight would make it acceptably not-slow by today's standards. Anything heavier and it'd just be plain slow.

The Corrado is a hatchback coupe. The Eos is a coupe convertible. Both coupes - with the Corrado ceasing in 1995 and the Eos starting in 2006.

But if the US didn't get them, it makes little difference.

And even that's a 2-door sedan. Same roofline and rear seat positioning as the 4-door sedan.

If you're moving to the States we're going to have to work on your car categories before you find yourself in a wicked bar fight.

Coupes have two doors. If the top goes down, it's a convertible. Sedans have four doors. If the top goes down, it's a convertible. Hatchbacks have hatchbacks, so if it's got a hatchback it's a hatchback. Trucks have ladder frames and haul manly things, but if it's unibody like a Ridgeline then nobody buys it. Sport Utility Vehicles have ladder frames and real four-wheel drive, and if anyone calls their BMW a Sport Activity Vehicle they get laughed at. Minivans are small vans. Vans are normal-sized to omg-sized vans. Nobody really knows what a crossover is, but they call them SUVs and buy them anyway. Diesels still stink even though they don't, and hybrids get better gas mileage when they're going 90 miles per hour, apparently. All-wheel drive means you can go in the snow, and stopping is not a concern. Why are Minis so expensive? Also, automatic transmissions. *fap*

 

[socomplayer2]

I am super excited about this. I think it looks stunning and really hope they come out with a gli spec for this in the future.

 

[Famine]

*adds [sarcasm] tags to Keef's post*

 

[homeforsummer]

Why must every car company ruin their best cars with hybrid crap? This thing looks spectacular, and I'd love to own it...with a regular gas or diesel engine.

Does it make any difference if they offer a hybrid model? Really? They'll offer regular engines anyway so it seems like you're getting worked up over absolutely nothing...

 

[Paulie]

I take everything about the Scirocco back. This is absolutely snooze-inducing.

I'll second that notion.

 

[Anghammarad]

Coupes have two doors. If the top goes down, it's a convertible. Sedans have four doors. If the top goes down, it's a convertible.

So this is not a coupe?

 

[Jondot]

No, that's a Passat for people that can't justify an Audi.