2012 VW Golf 7 will Come with Plug-in and Hybrid Versions

Car Auto Online - 2012 VW Golf 7 will Come with Plug-in and Hybrid Versions - Volkswagen Golf 7, which its prototype is still in stage for development, will be introduced for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in September. However, recent information on the spec Golf 7 has been spread.

Auto Express magazine in the February issue mentions that this latest generation VW Golf was to be launched also in the version of the plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen reportedly going to mate the 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine with 80 kw electric motor, which is equipped with lithium-ion batteries on the Golf 7.

Golf 7, which is allegedly based on a prototype three-door Golf 6 is claimed to be able to travel a distance of 30 miles only with an electric motor, and only accounted for 46 grams of C0₂ emissions per kilometer.

Although using Hybrid engines, Golf 7 is still looks like a regular Golf 6. Because the electric motor and batteries are claimed not to interfere with passengers or luggage space.

"Because of the position of the machine, we can move forward and shortening the wheel over the front, which allows us elongate the look of this car," said the head of VW interior design, Andreas Mindt to Auto Express.

The prototype of this new VW Golf 7 will use a six-speed transmission twin-clutch to generate power to the front wheels. In the interior part, VW Golf 7 Plug-in also will be equipped with touch-screen panel similar to the iPad on the center console, which allows the driver easy access to different applications through the eight-inch screen.

Volkswagen Golf 7 Plug-in version is planned to be sold in 2014 and will be offered at a price equal to the GTI variant.

In addition to Plug-in version, Golf 7 will also be offered in hybrid versions, where customers are also given the latest TDI diesel engine options 1.6 and 2.0 liter capacity, with power ranging from 85 to 185 horsepower.

2012 VW Golf 7 will Come with Plug-in and Hybrid Versions