Volkswagen CrossBlue concept live in Detroit

 

Designed especially for United States and Canada, the Volkswagen CrossBlue concept big six-seat SUV will enter production in 2015.

It will replace the elderly and slow-selling Routan MPV with a plug-in diesel electric hybrid drivetrain, the hulking five-door.

The VW CrossBlue makes use of a hybrid powertrain consisting of a TDI Clean Diesel Engine that develops 190 hp (142 kW) and 54-hp front along with DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, and an electric all-wheel-drive system.

When the 9.8 kWh lithium-ion battery is fully charged, the car can store about 14 miles of all-electric range at a maximum speed of 75 mph although top speed is reduced from 127 mph (204 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h).

Inside, a 10.2-inch touch screen infotainment system controls all audio functions, leather and wood are also used to finish the interior, climate-control system and iPad® mini devices are integrated as monitors in the front-row head restraints.

If the CrossBlue concept receives the green light, Volkswagen will price the SUV above some of its competitors, starting at $32,000 (£19,800).

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