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OT: 2014 VW Microbus? |
zymurgist |
Feb 18 2011, 05:08 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.roadandtrack.com-4238-1298070509.1.jpg)
So what if the the engine is at the wrong end... but I think it's cooler looking than any other minivan on the market today. Road & Track article |
montoya 73 2.0 |
Feb 18 2011, 05:16 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
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DanT |
Feb 18 2011, 05:38 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
that would be great with a nice 2.0L TDI and 6 speed tiptronic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Tom_T |
Feb 18 2011, 06:21 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Based on the copyright not being to VW, this is an "artists deception" (artists conception) of what it could look like. The Geneva show next month may have VW's actual design study/mock-up/show car for this, as well as the new Baby Boxter/356 Redux/914 Redux or whatever for a first showing (both are talked about for 2013-15 MYs' timeframe). IMHO - this artist's study missed the boat on what a retro concept VW Mini-Bus Redux should look like, by trying to put retangular wraparound headlights & taillights on something that would look much better with round or oval shaped lights like the original microbus had. After all, that goes better with the roundy shape. Of course, this artist has no corner on screwing up a great retro design in that VW itself has debauched the pooch ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ) with their redesign of the New Beatle to look like some hot-rodder's chopped-n-channeled Rat-Bug - again, just IMHO from a designer's eye. I think the New Bug had nice lines & to change it for the sake of change - without improving the lines & shape, is just B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ! |
thomasotten |
Feb 19 2011, 06:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,553 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Having a family, I would love to see VW reintroduce this bus. Their current minivan is so ugly. (is it even a VW? It looks like a domestic masked with a VW logo). Do a search and you will find the VW microbus concept they did a few years ago (official VW).
Oh, and I have a New Beetle. So far, from the spy shots, I don't really like the New New Beetle. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 19 2011, 09:16 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Based on the copyright not being to VW, this is an "artists deception" (artists conception) of what it could look like. The Geneva show next month may have VW's actual design study/mock-up/show car for this, as well as the new Baby Boxter/356 Redux/914 Redux or whatever for a first showing (both are talked about for 2013-15 MYs' timeframe). IMHO - this artist's study missed the boat on what a retro concept VW Mini-Bus Redux should look like, by trying to put retangular wraparound headlights & taillights on something that would look much better with round or oval shaped lights like the original microbus had. After all, that goes better with the roundy shape. Of course, this artist has no corner on screwing up a great retro design in that VW itself has debauched the pooch ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ) with their redesign of the New Beatle to look like some hot-rodder's chopped-n-channeled Rat-Bug - again, just IMHO from a designer's eye. I think the New Bug had nice lines & to change it for the sake of change - without improving the lines & shape, is just B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ! The copyright name is a company that provides "spy photos" for many prominent web and print publications. They're established and relaible. That said, this concept vehicle has been around for a decade, and prior information indicates it's larger than the Eurovan. The EV is so big it won't fit on conventional lifts, and it extremely labor intensive for all but the smallest repairs. The Cap'n |
clapeza |
Feb 19 2011, 09:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 7-February 11 From: South GA Member No.: 12,677 Region Association: South East States |
I want 21 windows and a panoramic big-arse sunroof! Throw in AWD, and I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Chester |
Mark Henry |
Feb 19 2011, 10:24 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'll keep my '67 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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sww914 |
Feb 19 2011, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
I'd like to see that in Rasta colors.
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 19 2011, 11:20 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
They should find a way to work the round lights into the concept.
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johannes |
Feb 19 2011, 04:39 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
I see this concept picture on the web for two years... or even more ...
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Cairo94507 |
Feb 19 2011, 06:23 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,057 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Well if I ever needed a mini-van, it would be that one with a set of the newly designed Fuchs wheels.
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poorsche914 |
Feb 19 2011, 07:00 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,122 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
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Black22 |
Feb 19 2011, 07:08 PM
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r_towle |
Feb 19 2011, 08:30 PM
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Based on the copyright not being to VW, this is an "artists deception" (artists conception) of what it could look like. The Geneva show next month may have VW's actual design study/mock-up/show car for this, as well as the new Baby Boxter/356 Redux/914 Redux or whatever for a first showing (both are talked about for 2013-15 MYs' timeframe). IMHO - this artist's study missed the boat on what a retro concept VW Mini-Bus Redux should look like, by trying to put retangular wraparound headlights & taillights on something that would look much better with round or oval shaped lights like the original microbus had. After all, that goes better with the roundy shape. Of course, this artist has no corner on screwing up a great retro design in that VW itself has debauched the pooch ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ) with their redesign of the New Beatle to look like some hot-rodder's chopped-n-channeled Rat-Bug - again, just IMHO from a designer's eye. I think the New Bug had nice lines & to change it for the sake of change - without improving the lines & shape, is just B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ! The copyright name is a company that provides "spy photos" for many prominent web and print publications. They're established and relaible. That said, this concept vehicle has been around for a decade, and prior information indicates it's larger than the Eurovan. The EV is so big it won't fit on conventional lifts, and it extremely labor intensive for all but the smallest repairs. The Cap'n Come on, tell us what you really think about the awesome and reliable Eurovan. Tows cars on trailers, one ton truck suspension (tested and true), gets 25mpg, holds 7 people with ease.... I fell in love with the TDI Eurovan while living in Germany with 4 kids....its an awesome ride that would hold 120-130 on the highway and it got 35mpg at that time... Rich |
Cairo94507 |
Feb 20 2011, 09:42 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,057 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Yup! That is the way it should look. Sweet.
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zymurgist |
Feb 20 2011, 11:07 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
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DanT |
Feb 20 2011, 11:21 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
the wheels need to be RSR finish....to shiny for that bus.
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flipb |
Feb 20 2011, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,761 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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beech4rd |
Feb 20 2011, 04:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 345 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Highwoods, Saugerties, NY Member No.: 7,445 Region Association: North East States |
Based on the copyright not being to VW, this is an "artists deception" (artists conception) of what it could look like. The Geneva show next month may have VW's actual design study/mock-up/show car for this, as well as the new Baby Boxter/356 Redux/914 Redux or whatever for a first showing (both are talked about for 2013-15 MYs' timeframe). IMHO - this artist's study missed the boat on what a retro concept VW Mini-Bus Redux should look like, by trying to put retangular wraparound headlights & taillights on something that would look much better with round or oval shaped lights like the original microbus had. After all, that goes better with the roundy shape. Of course, this artist has no corner on screwing up a great retro design in that VW itself has debauched the pooch ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ) with their redesign of the New Beatle to look like some hot-rodder's chopped-n-channeled Rat-Bug - again, just IMHO from a designer's eye. I think the New Bug had nice lines & to change it for the sake of change - without improving the lines & shape, is just B. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ! The copyright name is a company that provides "spy photos" for many prominent web and print publications. They're established and relaible. That said, this concept vehicle has been around for a decade, and prior information indicates it's larger than the Eurovan. The EV is so big it won't fit on conventional lifts, and it extremely labor intensive for all but the smallest repairs. The Cap'n Come on, tell us what you really think about the awesome and reliable Eurovan. Tows cars on trailers, one ton truck suspension (tested and true), gets 25mpg, holds 7 people with ease.... I fell in love with the TDI Eurovan while living in Germany with 4 kids....its an awesome ride that would hold 120-130 on the highway and it got 35mpg at that time... Rich java script:emoticon(':agree:',%20'smid_9') Do shops in California have small lifts? The shop that repairs and services my Eurovan works mostly on Audis and they have no problem raising my Eurovan on their lifts. And the bills for repairs to my A4 tend to be greater than the bills for the Eurovan. This is a common commercial vehicle in Europe and was designed to be relatively easy and cheap to maintain. A basic requirement of commercial vehicles. That said, this prototype is just another unnessessary attempt by VW to trade on nostalgia. A Golf has considerably more interior space for both passengers and cargo than a New Beetle- thus the NB is a toy. If a purchaser wants space and practicality, why would they buy a toy? Oops, forgot about that ugly faux-wood sided monstrosity that Chrysler installed on a Neon platform. |
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