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Volkswagen Teases New Concept for 2016 Beijing Auto Show, It's Another SUV

Volkswagen has prepared a new concept, which it will showcase at this year’s Beijing Auto Show.
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The German company published a set of teaser images of their exhibit, along with a sketchy press release in which it provided a few specs.

The press release does not mention the name of the latest concept vehicle from Volkswagen, but it does claim that it is one of the “most advanced luxury SUVs in the world.

The automaker mentions a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the concept, and that it provides a total output of 376 HP and a maximum torque of 516 lb-Ft (700 Nm). In fully electric operation mode, the estimated maximum range is 50 kilometers (31 miles).

Meanwhile, the predicted NEDC fuel consumption rating is 78 mpg on the combined cycle, which is the equivalent of 3.01 liters/100 kilometers.

As far as performance is concerned, the plug-in hybrid SUV from Volkswagen can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 MPH) in 6.0 seconds, while its top speed is 139 MPH (223 km/h).

While it did not provide any pictures of the interior, Volkswagen says its new concept comes with a lounge-style passenger compartment, which is centered on passengers. The controls on the inside are digitized, and the dash comes with a merger of the infotainment system and the Active Info Display.

Regarding design, the new concept from Volkswagen comes with an attractive twist of the front grille, which integrates an LED band. The latter is mated to a similar element in the headlamps. A quick look at the photo gallery reveals a potential new look for the light signatures of upcoming Volkswagen cars.

The headlights and fog lamps seem to be ready for production. Meanwhile, the rear of the car features LED taillights, which also show a new signature. However, the look of the latter makes us wonder if Volkswagen will approve such a dramatic change in production. When compared to the current taillight design, the concept marks a huge leap, but not in a direction we admire.
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About the author: Sebastian Toma
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Sebastian's love for cars began at a young age. Little did he know that a career would emerge from this passion (and that it would not, sadly, involve being a professional racecar driver). In over fourteen years, he got behind the wheel of several hundred vehicles and in the offices of the most important car publications in his homeland.
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