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Volkswagen releases the Bulli van concept vehicle
The 81st Gevena International Motor Show kicks off this week, and motorheads are already buzzing about big news from Volkswagen. The New York Times Wheels blog is reporting that VW will introduce the Volkswagen Bulli concept car today. The Bulli concept derives its name from the original1950 Microbus of the same name, and was first seen by car enthusiasts in 2001. For various reasons, production of the new Bulli was put on hold, but now VW fans everywhere have reason to celebrate. Volkswagen says the new concept is more compact, affordable, and is equipped with more sustainable technologies.
The 21st century redesign is dramatically different from its 1950s predecessor. The classic panoramic windows, seating for nine, sliding doors and wimpy engine have been replaced by four conventional doors, an electric motor, and a panoramic sunroof. The Bulli still has a single bench seat in the front, with space for three in the rear.
A Volkswagen press release says the "is spacious like it was in 1950," but now "it has clean styling like never before."
This shorter, wider re-imagining of the hippie van also features an iPad-based "infotainment system." A removable iPad in the center console will control such functions as Bluetooth hands-free telephone and a navigation system, as well as the climate control system.
You can see more pictures of the Volkswagen Bulli here, and don't miss Life magazine's photo gallery of classic VW buses.
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EPIC failure VW..
We, the VW loyalist are awaiting for you VWOA to wake up and realize how EPIC the VW bus was.
1.Offer a bus that looks like a bus-walk through,double cargo doors, rear hatch ,kookie interiors and camping gear.
2.Make it green / enviro friendly to the extent that makes good market sense .
3.Have a ad that looks back at its US history and the ads that made it famous..
You folks are missing the mark with this offering.
4. Offer a diesel version , we are ready.
5. Skylights/windows/Sliding sunroof....
Dont mess this up.
Bob the bus guy.
What a great concept. Was hoping for an electric Element to replace my 2002 Jetta Wagon, but this might just do the trick. (I have heard the Element is being discontinued, too). I need something with good mileage gas or electric, that can hold 2 bicycles (and other stuff). My 94 4-door Civic got over 42 mpg, even when 12 yrs old. The Jetta has trouble reaching 30. So...I hope this thing will have adequate mileage, power and affordable price.
Hey, I felt the same as most of you on the room and styling not really being the Kombi/Vanagon/Bus of old. But what is of note here is the mileage on one charge as is shown in the press release - 186.4 miles. The greater chassis length and width probably allow for more lithium ion batteries. At almost twice the mpc of the all-electric Nissan Leaf, bring it on now VW!
Where is the concept of the micro bus they did several years ago????? LOVED IT!!!!!! wanted it!!
this has none of the vibe of my beloved '71 westy.
vw? dude really. If u really wanna make sum cash with this keep the retro look u have now but give us a buuuuus less of a nose biiiiiig round headlight make it a bit longer- sliding door and rais the thing up a bit 1.5-2.5 wouldnt hurt. But seriosly let my generation enjoy what everyone enjoyed in the a bit of the original.
Electric? what a waste put a oil dripping, smoky emissions nightmare flat four in the that fucker and roll it! emissions, green vehicles, its that way of thinking by you tree lovers that is destroying this planet financially and will be the demise of it all, oh, but at least you have a tree to build a tree house in and live, please,,,
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