Volkswagen’s much-awaited participation in Frankfurt exhibit
At this year’s International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt, one of the participants to watch out for is the Volkswagen fleet. This is in relation to VW automakers’ press release that their 9000 square meters section in the motor show would be showcasing more than 50 of their top models – eight of which are world premieres, six are part of the new nature-friendly BlueMotion models, and one is said to be the prototype of their mystery rear-engine small car.
This much-awaited prototype, momentarily known as the City Expert, is officially being described as a “future compact model.” Speculations have abound that this new VW small car is comparable in design with regards to the original Beetle, and is being geared to go up against a Mini Cooper and other small cars in the market.
Another showstopper is the Tiguan, VW’s new generation SUV. Its official release is estimated to be the following year as a 2009 model, but its world debut is all happening in Frankfurt. The Tiguan is designed to compliment with the VW Touareg, but it will be reflected as a smaller and cheaper version. VW further asserts the benefits of a Tiguan as a fun-to-drive vehicle and its leaning towards a decent fuel economy.
Set to unveil as well in the Frankfurt motor assembly are the six BlueMotion vehicles. These models are fast gaining popularity in the auto world with their diesel-powered engines but environmental-friendly emissions. In fact, as previously reported, the Volkswagen Diesel Polo has already reached the no.1 spot in green motoring, a feat well-lauded by the automotive community. In line with this, VW officials have also announced that in the course of the year 2008, at least nine more Bluemotion models will be offered in the market.
Those are just some of the top vehicles that Volkswagen has in store for the upcoming Frankfurt exhibition. More details will be provided as the show progresses.