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IN THIS ISSUE...
The Committee 4
Club Page 5
Club Event Calendar 7
Club Merchandise 8
2016 Bug-In 9
60th Anniversary Cruise & Family Day 11
Annual General Meeting 12
2015 Day of VW 14
Rear Engine Car Day 16
Dwellingup Cruise and Camp 18
Hot Rod Show 23
4th Vee Dubs @ Marga-ret River Cruise/Camp 26
Volkswagen News 30
Volkswagen Motorsport
37
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PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER
Jamie Barrett
0408 183 396 [email protected]
Graham Tibbs
0412 002 738 [email protected]
Ray Willis
0407 347 340 [email protected]
Justin Bayley
0402 378 864 [email protected]
EDITOR CONCESSION LICENCE
EVENT COORDINATOR
PROPERTY & MERCHANDISE
Ray Willis
0407 347 340 [email protected]
Dave Moore
0402 607 552 [email protected]
Harry Hay
0422 584 130 [email protected]
Graham Tibbs
0412 002 738 [email protected]
COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS
WEB ADMINISTRATOR
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
SOUTH WEST
Paul Kuah
0431 621 561 [email protected]
Jamie Barrett
0408 183 396 [email protected]
Andy Macey
(08) 9332 6919 [email protected]
Kim Muste
0408 914 400 [email protected]
GENERAL COMMITTEE...
SECRETARY (Assistant)
MANDURAH-MURRAY
Gary Bull Bruce Cooper Jo Mill Tina Moore
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.
Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc)
Mail: PO Box 175
Victoria Park
Western Australia 6979
ABN: 31 610 140 537
Telephone: 0408 183 396
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.vwclubwa.com
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.
NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS
Max Leggett
Mark Niutta
Morgan Harland
We have 211 Members
September 25
Welcome to our new members...Welcome to our new members...
Aaron Hogg
Amanda Williams
Barry Nie
Carly Annison
Clair Negri
Daniel Negri
Dave Hoy
David Moore
David Twaddle
David Williams
Denise Mason
Dipaunka Macrides
Douglas Craig
Elise Anne Marshall
Emma Wheatley
Erin Annison
Ethan Johnston
Eva Stieler
Francis McKinnell
Georgi Wardrop
Graham Duxbury
Graham Tibbs
Hannah Reilly
Joel Ian Beaver
John Terpu
Kevin Coetzee
Kylee Heiohway
Lloyd Coleman
Melanie Verbunt
Monica Shepherd
Ned Kasper
Paul Green
Peter Summerfield
Rachel Backus
Rachel Bourke
Rebecca Thomson
Richard Baxter
Russell Heiohway
San Bradley
Shane Williams
Sophie Lewin
Sven Joensson
Trevor Hows
Zachary Gibson
Zephyr McPherson
Happy Birthday for September...Happy Birthday for September...
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New
offer
Membership Renewals...
Thank you to all the members that have
renewed so far…
For those not yet renewed, this
is just a reminder that renewals
were issued in August with last
payment date 30 September.
Non-payment by this date will
see the membership lapse.
Membership is for the financial
year of 1 July 2015 to 30 June
2016.
Members must be ‘paid up’ to
vote at the Annual General
Meeting (AGM) - Sunday 20th
September.
Those that have renewed by
the 1st September will go into a
draw to be held at the AGM for
a FREE 2016/17 membership.
Please ensure we have your
current ‘Email Address’ for
sending the club magazine to
you and any notices the club
may need to send.
Please check all other details of
your membership and send an
update advice if they are incor-
rect.
If your conditional licence is
based on membership of this
club, you will need to ensure
your membership is paid in full
and on time.
Payment methods are clearly
indicated on the renewal form;
direct credit (bank transfer)
credit card
cheque / money order
Questions
If you have any queries, don’t
hesitate to ask and any ideas
please share them. You can
phone, write or email.
Just a reminder...Just a reminder...Just a reminder...
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This month... September 2015
# indicates a club run
Wednesday 2nd ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 32
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 9th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Sunday 20th # ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
See page 12-13
Wednesday 22nd EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Monday 28th REAR ENGINE CAR DAY (SIVA) Contact: Paul Markham
Long Weekend See Page 16-17 [email protected]
October 2015
Wednesday 7th ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 32
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 14th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park Sunday 18th # 60th ANNIVERSARY CRUISE & FAMILY DAY Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
See page 11
Wednesday 28th EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Friday 30th Oct 4TH VEE DUBS @ MARGARET RIVER CAMPING AND
CRUISE WEEKEND See page 26-27
Contact: Kim Muste 0408 914 400
Sunday 1st Nov
November 2015
Wednesday 4th ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD See Page 32
7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Sunday 8th Contact: Motor Museum of WA BROCKWELL PORT TO WHITEMAN PARK CLASSIC
CAR RUN See page 22 9249 9457
Wednesday 11th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Wednesday 25th EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
47th National 2016 Bug-In Friday 25th to Monday 28th March
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ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE Car Badge - Club Logo (with tongue) $25.00 ea
Blue and chrome 72mm
Car Badge - Club Logo (no tongue) $25.00 ea Blue and chrome 72mm
Pin Badge - Club Logo $3.00 ea Blue and chrome 22mm
Key Ring - Bottle Opener Club Logo $5.00 ea Blue and chrome
Hoodies - Club 3D logo “see opposite page” $40.00 ea
Black with white design OR New Stock is Dark Blue with white design
Beanies - VW logo “see opposite page” $15.00 ea
Dark Blue with white design
T-shirt #2 - Club 3D logo on front with stripes $25.00 ea Red, White or Grey with black design
V-neck Polo - Club Logo embroidered - ladies & girls $30.00 ea A name can be added for another $5.00
Polo Shirt - Club Logo embroidered - men & boys $30.00 ea A pocket is an extra $5.00; A name can be added for another $5.00
T-shirt #1 - large 3D logo - back & small 3D logo - front with stripes $25.00 ea Blue with white design
VW Club stickers $2.00 ea Official club logo; 3D club logo; or “I’M A VW CLUB MEMBER”
VW Club cloth badge $5.00 ea Traditional club logo
Day of the Volkswagen - various cloth badge & annual stickers $2.00 ea Collectors items (limited numbers)
VW Club peak Cap - Club Logo $15.00 ea Adjustable velcro band at the rear
Car Badge 2011 Toodyay Bug-In (no tongue) $20.00 ea Black and Yellow - 42nd National Bug-In Metal car badge (limited number)
60th Anniversary VW Club Wine “see opposite page” $15.00 ea
South Australian Shiraz 2013 and Western Australian Classic White 2013
Merchandise on sale at most club runs...
AVAILABLE AT CLUB
EVENTS including ALFRED’S every month!
You can also contact the
Committee to arrange the
purchase of the now extensive
list of club merchandise!
Can be post-ed for an ex-
tra charge.
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Your Volkswagen Club of WA has
embarked on supporting charities
or appeals either directly from the
club funds or by assisting the
charity or appeal in their goal to
publicise their fundraising.
In the past, the Club has support-
ed the Kids Cancer Support Group,
from ward 3b at Princess Margaret
Hospital and also the Toodyay
Bushfire Appeal. In 2012/13 it was
Telethon.
The Club commenced supporting
the DuchenneFoundation Aus-
tralia in 2013/14 and will do so
again in 2014/15.
Duchenne Foundation's MISSION
Using National and international
collaboration to improve the quali-
ty and quantity of life for those
living with Duchenne and Becker
muscular dystrophy and their fam-
ilies, through research, education
and advocacy.
Visit their website for more infor-
mation.
How you can help:
Organise a DuchenneFoundation
fundraiser
Make a donation
Buy DuchenneFoundation
merchandise
Support DuchenneFoundation
events
Contribute to the VW Club’s fund-
raising efforts
So if you see a club member rat-
tling a tin or two in the next twelve
months at any of our events
please drop in your loose
change...it all goes to a very good
cause.
The Committee
VW Club of WA VW Club of WA -- Annual Charity for 2014/15Annual Charity for 2014/15
DuchenneDuchenneFoundationFoundation AustraliaAustralia
Website: www.duchennefoundation.org.au
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Date: Sunday 20th September
Arrive: 10:00am onwards
Location: Fraser Park (clubrooms) corner of Hampshire and
Fraser Roads, East Victoria Park
AGM: 10:30am (sharp) to 12:30pm (approx)
Pizza: FREE for all members attending...at the conclusion of
the AGM…
Come along and see what your Committee has been doing for you in 2014/15.
Exercise your right as members to vote on issues and vote in the next year’s Committee.
These are exciting times for the club...record membership… 2015 is the club’s 60th Anniver-sary...2016 sees the National VW Bug-In back in WA.
Interested in being a committee member...or assist in other ways...
Being a committee member is your
opportunity to help your club with the day-to
-day running and to bring along some fresh
new ideas.
Not sure, please talk to a current committee
member to find out what's involved.
Retiring committee members will also be
available to assist easing you into a role.
Think about it, we have all enjoyed the
experience!
Car park entry
Fraser Park Road
Clubhouse
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Agenda
Outline
10:00am onwards:
Complete the attendance book
Meeting Open 10:30am:
The meeting will be opened and
chaired by the President.
Present:
As per the attendance book.
Apologies:
Secretary to be advised and they
are to be announced at the
meeting.
Welcome to Visitors:
Visitors are welcome, Secretary
to be advised.
Minutes of previous
AGM:
Copies will be made available by
the Secretary for acceptance by
the meeting.
Business arising from
Minutes of previous
AGM:
Any business listed in the
Minutes of the previous AGM to
be tabled (action noted).
Correspondence:
Will be acknowledged by the Sec-
retary with anything specific for
the AGM to be highlighted.
Motions on Notice:
Secretary to be advised, to be
placed before the AGM.
Reports:
Committee members will submit
reports to the meeting, making
copies available to the Secretary.
The Treasurer:
Shall present a summary and re-
port of the accounts for 2014/15,
showing clearly the nett surplus
or deficit and the financial posi-
tion of the club.
They will make copies of the Fi-
nancial Statement available to
attending members and a copy
for the Secretary.
They will present a ‘forecast’
budget for the 2015/16 financial
year and make a submission to
the meeting on the membership
subscription fee for the financial
year following the AGM
(2015/16).
General Business:
The meeting shall pass by resolu-
tion; (a) the subscription fee for
the year following the AGM
(2015/16); and (b) the form of
the Membership Card.
Announcements will be made for
any Member of the Year; any
new Lifetime Membership/s and
the Membership Early Renewal
Payment Competition Winner.
Members can submit nominations
for the Member of the Year and/
or any Lifetime Membership/s to
the Secretary before the AGM
(includes explanation of whys
and wherefores)
Other General Business -
Please advise the Secretary of
any matters that wish to be dis-
cussed...if possible before the
AGM...if not then at the start of
the AGM.
Election of Management
Committee:
All committee positions become
vacant at the AGM. The club's
committee for the next year will
be voted in.
Financial Members can nominate
for any committee position in the
Club, and obviously we need
nominations for any position that
is currently vacant or becoming
vacant.
The Secretary is to be advised of
any committee member/s not
renominating and of any nomina-
tions for committee positions.
Committee members are re-
quired to attend all Committee
Meetings and undertake all their
positions' duties for the club. If
you have any query about a posi-
tion's role in the club you can
contact any committee member
for information. There is also in-
formation in the Constitution.
Where there are multiple nomi-
nations for the one committee
position, a vote of attending fi-
nancial members will decide who
is successful.
Every financial member personal-
ly present at the AGM is entitled
to vote for each position to be
elected and voting is by secret
ballot.
The person receiving the most
votes for a committee position
shall be elected to that commit-
tee position. The elected commit-
tee member shall hold that posi-
tion until the next Annual Gen-
eral Meeting or (if sooner) until
their committee membership oth-
erwise terminates.
12:30pm
Scheduled close of AGM
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All details of the AGM, the Committee and the club rules can
be found in the VW Club Constitution...a copy is available on
the website at…
http://vwclubwa.com/constitution
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This year the Day of the Volkswagen celebrates 60
years of the Volkswagen Club of Western Australia
(Inc). 2015 is also the 60th Anniversary of the
Karmann Ghia.
Would you like to sponsor or support this
event?
Now less than 3 months away, there is still the op-
portunity to sponsor trophies, to bring displays, to
provide prizes, donations or show bag fillers.
In addition to the Day of the VW, recognition of your
sponsorship/support continues for 12 months...see
listing for 2014 in the rear of this magazine.
Trophies are a low $50 each...for those interested in
sponsoring a trophy or two the following categories
remain looking for sponsors;
T4 & T5 - Transporter All;
1990 on; Kombi, Caravelle, Multivan & campers
etc.
Water-cooled Standard;
All years; Passat, Polo, Scirocco, New Beetle, 21st
C Beetle, Bora, Jetta, Tiguan, Touareg, Vento, Eos,
Up! etc; NOT Golf
VW Affiliate;
Audi, NSU, Skoda, SEAT, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bu-
gatti etc.
Factory Buggy;
Factory produced Country Buggy, Thing, Type 181
etc.
Beach Buggy;
Beetle floor pan / VW air-cooled engine based vehi-
cles e.g. off road racers, Beach Buggy, Manx, Baja,
Kit Cars, Trikes etc.
Best Engine Bay;
Determined by the Highest score in this judging
criteria
Best Interior;
Determined by the Highest score in this judging
criteria
Best Exterior;
Determined by the Highest score in this judging
criteria
Contact the VW Club if you want to know more…
Thank you to all our current sponsors and supporters.
2015 Day of the Volkswagen
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Instructions for the day:
The display location is Kings
Square, Fremantle, beside the Fre-
mantle Town Hall.
Display hours are 10am to 3pm.
As this is a pedestrian zone cars
cannot be moved during this time.
Cars can begin parking be-
tween 8.30 and 9.30am. Trailer
parking is not available in Kings
Square. We would like all vehicles
in and parked by 9.30 as the area
becomes a pedestrian zone from
10am. Cars will not be able to
move to until 3pm.
Entry into Kings Square is via
Queens Street only (see map).
There is a small roundabout at
Queens Street where you may en-
ter the square. Marshals will be on
hand to direct you. Please follow
their instructions at all times.
SIVA will have an admin tent in the
area between the mall and the
church. If you have any questions
or need assistance, please don’t
hesitate to contact us or speak to a
marshal.
In the event of emergency, follow
the instructions of the marshals.
An evacuation plan is available at
the SIVA tent.
Windscreen signs will be provided.
If you leave your vehicle, please
lock it. Although marshals will be
on hand all day, Kings Square is a
public place. If your car leaks oil,
please bring along a drip tray.
At 2pm we will have a small
presentation and prizes will be
awarded by the organising commit-
tee.
This will take place at the SIVA
tent. The categories are:
Please note, this is not a concourse
type event and the awards are
solely at the discretion of the or-
ganisers.
At 3pm you are free to go. Please
remember that we are in a pedes-
trian area and care must be exer-
cised. Marshals will be on hand to
assist. We ask for your patience.
Contact on the day; Paul Markham SIVA Secretary
0403990943
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DWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMPDWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMP
AUGUST 2015AUGUST 2015
NANGA MILL BUSH CAMPNANGA MILL BUSH CAMP
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DWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMPDWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMP
AUGUST 2015AUGUST 2015
NANGA MILL BUSH CAMPNANGA MILL BUSH CAMP
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DWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMPDWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMP
AUGUST 2015AUGUST 2015
NANGA MILL BUSH CAMPNANGA MILL BUSH CAMP
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DWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMPDWELLINGUP CRUISE & CAMP
AUGUST 2015AUGUST 2015
NANGA MILL BUSH CAMPNANGA MILL BUSH CAMP
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Fathers Day Hot Rod ShowFathers Day Hot Rod ShowFathers Day Hot Rod Show Display of vintage and other carsDisplay of vintage and other carsDisplay of vintage and other cars.........
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Fathers Day Hot Rod ShowFathers Day Hot Rod ShowFathers Day Hot Rod Show ...by the West Coast Street Rod Club. ...by the West Coast Street Rod Club. ...by the West Coast Street Rod Club.
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Fathers Day Hot Rod ShowFathers Day Hot Rod ShowFathers Day Hot Rod Show ...by the West Coast Street Rod Club. ...by the West Coast Street Rod Club. ...by the West Coast Street Rod Club.
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This is the 4th annual South West Camping and
Cruise weekend! With the close of the Busselton
Drive-in, this year’s event is centred in Margaret Riv-
er. On Saturday there will be a cruise taking in Caves
Rd, Redgate Beach and the Boranup Forest before a
lunch stop for those interested. To round out the
weekend there will be a Sunday morning Show n
Shine in Margaret River. Campsites at Wharncliffe Mill
Bush Retreat have been reserved for you to book by
21 September.
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
Organise Your Cruise to Margaret River Take an extra
day off to cruise down on the Friday and enjoy at
least two nights of camping. Keep eyes on the forums
for people working up their own cruises to Margaret
River.
SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER
Morning Cruise
11am Cruise to start from the verge in front of the
skate park opposite the rammed earth church on
Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River. We will take in Caves
Rd with a stop at Redgate Beach for photos and then
past Boranup Forest before cutting back to Bussell
Hwy via Karridale on the way back to Margaret River.
Lunch and Fun Stop
1:30pm For those keen on the way back from the
cruise we will call in to A Maze’n where you can buy
lunch, bring your own lunch, bbq, play mini golf or do
the maze. More details are to follow and we will or-
ganise a discount entry rate. Check out
www.amazenmargaretriver.com.au
Afternoon
People can do what they like but if there is interest
and time we can cruise to Aravina Estate that has a
sports car gallery or people could take in the town or
the sites around the campsite (read on for details).
Check out www.aravinaestate.com
Night
Simply chill at the campsite or head into town for din-
ner or a drink.
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Margaret River Show n Shine
10am up to 1pm A Show n Shine on the park at the
top of the main street (Reuther Park) to put our cars
on display. From this location you can do take a walk
down the main street to shop, grab a brew or lunch
from a number of cafes.
RESERVED ACCOMMODATION
Wharncliffe Mill Bush Retreat Carters Rd, Mar-
garet River We have pre-booked a group of powered
camp sites for the Friday and Saturday nights at the
Wharncliffe Mill Bush Retreat. Stay 2 nights and get
one free or use this for a late checkout.
How to Book a powered campsite:
Book and pay on line at www.wharncliffemill.com.au
and enter “VWCLUB depart [insert date/time pro-
posed]” or ring 9758 8227. For other forms of availa-
ble accommodation, ring or book on-line.
When to Book:
Campsite have been reserved up to 21 Septem-
ber so book early to avoid disappointment.
If you happen to book late we are able to double up
campers on each site, but even still, don’t leave it too
late as we have reserved most available sites.
TO SHOW YOUR INTEREST
If you are interested in any or all of the week-
end events post up your interest/confirmation
on the VW Club WA or NoH2O forums, or con-
tact...
Kim Muste on 0408 914 400
4TH VEE DUBS @ MARGARET RIVER 4TH VEE DUBS @ MARGARET RIVER 4TH VEE DUBS @ MARGARET RIVER CAMPING AND CRUISE WEEKEND CAMPING AND CRUISE WEEKEND CAMPING AND CRUISE WEEKEND
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1999 GOLF GTi
$6,000 Contact: Peter Arnoldi
Mobile: 0448970050
FOR SALE MY2000
1.8 litre
5 valves per cylinder
Flash Red
Recaro Seats (factory)
Sunroof
Large service
completed recently
including
cambelt,
water pump
and new
‘dust-free’
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The new
Passat
Alltrack
• New Passat Alltrack combines
the best of on-road and off-
road driving
• Passat Alltrack with all-
terrain design and 4MOTION all
-wheel drive as standard
• Ideal towing vehicle with
towing capacity of 2,200 kg
and innovative Trailer Assist
Wolfsburg / Munich, September 2,
2015 – Volkswagen has developed
the new Passat Alltrack for all fre-
quent leisure and business drivers
who do not only drive on paved
roads. The progressively designed
all-rounder might also pull boat or
horse trailers, covers long distanc-
es with effortless superiority and
offers maximum connectivity. The
estate and SUV crossover puts
himself on the scene with individu-
alized bumpers and flared wheel
arches and transports – with a lug-
gage capacity of up to 1,769 litres
– the things needed in life.
The new Passat Alltrack is a car
with features that keep what the
design promises. These include
modified bumpers with underbody
protection, sill extensions (also fit-
ted with underbody protection) and
rugged flared wheel arches; all
combine to make the body tougher
while also lending the vehicle its
own distinctive style. With a special
off-road mode, that comprises a
modified chassis (174 mm ground
clearance) and permanent all-
wheel drive, the Passat Alltrack ef-
fortlessly tackles
terrain that is
otherwise the
preserve of
SUVs. At the
same time, the
Passat Alltrack is
a comfortable
and fast long-
distance cruiser.
A turbo petrol
engine (TSI) and
three turbodiesel
engines (TDI) all
comply with the
Euro-6 emission standard. The TSI
develops 162 kW / 220 PS and a
powerful 350 Nm. The range of TDI
engines starts at 110 kW / 150 PS
and 340 Nm; two further engines
in the next power ratings deliver
140 kW / 190 PS (400 Nm) and
176 kW / 240 PS (500 Nm). The
240 PS engine is the highest
torque engine ever to be offered in
a Passat. A stop/start system and
energy recovery system are includ-
ed in the standard specification of
every Passat Alltrack. Volkswagen
offers the 150 PS TDI engine with
a manual 6-speed gearbox. All oth-
er versions come equipped with an
automatic dual-clutch gearbox
(DSG).
At The 4MOTION all-wheel drive
normally, only the front wheels are
driven, saving fuel. But as soon as
there is a risk of losing traction,
the rear axle is smoothly engaged
in a fraction of a second. Along
with a Haldex coupling that acts as
a longitudinal lock, the electronic
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differential locks (EDS) integrated
in the electronic stability control
system (ESC) act as transverse
locks for all wheels. In addition,
the Passat Alltrack TSI with 220 PS
and TDI with 240 PS are equipped
with the additional function XDS+
on both axles. This system that is
available as an option for all other
Passat Alltrack versions optimises
the steering characteristic when
accelerating out of bends.
The Passat Alltrack comes with
driving mode selection as standard.
In addition to the familiar “Eco”,
“Comfort”, “Normal”, “Sport” and
“Individual” driving modes
(“Comfort” and “Individual” in
combination with adaptive chassis
control DCC), the additional “Off-
road” mode is an exclusive feature
of the Alltrack model series. Acti-
vating this programme with a push
of a button adapts all relevant driv-
ing and assistance systems, the
suspension and the engine and
gearbox control to off-road use. It
is also an ideal towing vehicle: the
Passat Alltrack can tow a permitted
trailer load of 2,200 kg on an 8%
and 12% incline (braked) via its
electrically folding hook. In addi-
tion, new Trailer Assist facilitates
manoeuvring with a trailer as the
car steers automatically when re-
versing.
Moreover, a pioneering range of
comfort, infotainment and driver
assistance systems is available for
the Passat Alltrack. These technol-
ogies include the latest ra-
navigation systems, a head-up dis-
play, “App-Connect” (Apple
“CarPlay™”, Google “Android Au-
to™” and “MirrorLink™”), “Media
Control” (tablet integration), “Car-
Net” with “Guide & Inform” (online
services) as well as the ambient
traffic monitoring system Front As-
sist including City Emergency Brak-
ing function with Pedestrian Detec-
tion that is a standard feature on
board the Passat Alltrack.
The new
Golf GTI
Clubsport:
Anniversary model to mark the
40th birthday of the Golf GTI
• 265 PS anniversary model ac-
celerates to 100 km/h in 5.9
seconds
• A boost function increases
power output to over 290 PS
for a short time
• Expressive exterior with new
front bumper, side skills, rear
diffusor and multi-part roof
spoiler
Wolfsburg, September 9, 2015 – At
the beginning of next year, the
icon of the sporty compact class –
the Golf GTI – is celebrating its
40th anniversary. Volkswagen will
mark this historic event with a pro-
gressive special edition: the new
Golf GTI Clubsport. Now
Volkswagen is presenting the pro-
duction version of the new Golf GTI
Clubsport at the International Mo-
tor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt and, on
this occasion, offers a first look
ahead at the driving performance
of the most powerful production
GTI ever. The inventor of the “GTI”
is thus continuing the big tradition
of GTI anniversary models, as ex-
clusive special editions also marked
the 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th
birthdays. The turbocharged direct-
injection engine in the anniversary
model delivers an output of 195
kW / 265 PS, this is 35 PS more
than on the previous most powerful
Golf GTI. That, however, is far
from all. For a short time – for
about 10 seconds each time – the
driver can increase engine power
by an additional 10 per cent to
over 290 PS using a boost function.
This added power is activated
simply by kicking down the accel-
erator. The Golf GTI sprints to 100
km/h in 6.0 seconds with a 6-
speed manual gearbox; the version
with optional 6-speed dual-clutch
gearbox (DSG) is even faster at
5.9 seconds. The Golf GTI Club-
sport has a top speed of 250 km/h
(DSG: 249 km/h). A look at fuel
economy shows just how efficiently
the sports car converts engine
power into propulsion. With a man-
ual gearbox, consumption is 6.9
l/100 km (equivalent to 160 g/km
CO2); if power is transferred to the
front wheels by DSG, the figure
comes in at 6.7 l/100 km (155 g/
km CO2). Not only has Volkswagen
given the anniversary model's en-
gine more power, it has also exten-
sively revised the design, equip-
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ment and aerodynamic fine-tuning
of the anniversary model. Due to
the high power output and signifi-
cantly improved downforce, the
dynamic performance of the Golf
GTI Clubsport propels it into the
domain of top-class motorsport.
This results in groundbreaking han-
dling properties at high speeds and
breathtaking cornering speeds.
The Golf GTI Clubsport is painted
in “Oryx White” (other colours
available); as a contrast, the roof
area comes in black. The
Volkswagen exterior designers cre-
ated a completely new front bump-
er, new side sills, a new rear dif-
fuser, a new multi-part roof spoiler
and exclusive forged alloy wheels
for the anniversary model. These
features immediately make the an-
niversary model stand out from the
familiar GTI models.
In terms of style, the side profile of
the Golf GTI Clubsport is based on
the original GTI version. To put this
in context: the first generation was
characterised by a wide black trim
stripe on the side between the
front and rear wheel arches at
bumper level. This stripe has now
been transferred to the side area of
the anniversary model, paying
homage to the 1976 Golf GTI, and
is enhanced with the lettering
“Clubsport”. The black trim stripe is
continued towards the front in the
new air deflector element of the
front bumper. The optional
“Bresica” 19-inch alloy wheels de-
signed especially for the new Golf
GTI Clubsport make a further dy-
namic statement. The anniversary
model is equipped as standard with
forged 18-inch alloy wheels that
are also newly designed. A fine de-
tail on the side are the high-gloss
black door mirror caps.
The redesigned roof edge spoiler
perfected in the wind tunnel is
much larger than its counterpart
on the current "GTI". There is a
narrow air gap between the roof
area that is entirely in black and
the wing-like spoiler placed above
it. The roof spoiler in high-gloss
black and “Oryx White” projects
upwards above the roof line. The
lower rear section has also been
individualised.
Seen diagonally
from behind, it is
noticeable that
the line of the
wrap-around
splitter of the
side line (below
the sill) is con-
tinued in the
large rear diffus-
er that is a new
development.
Here, too, the
colour is high-
glass black. The redesigned and
chrome-plated tailpipes of the twin
-pipe exhaust system have been
elegantly integrated in the diffuser;
the diameter of the tailpipes is
much larger than on the familiar
Golf GTI models. The LED rear
lights come in dark black-red.
The interior features iconic details
that are essential for every GTI;
they include the ergonomic sports
seats with a tailor-made look fea-
turing tartan fabric upholstery, red
topstitching, a gear knob in golf
ball design and a black headliner.
These insignia of sportiness have
been individualised or modified for
the Golf GTI Clubsport. According-
ly, the anniversary model features
folding racing bucket seats instead
of sport seats. The seats are par-
tially covered with Alcantara and
feature a honeycomb pattern in the
area of the backrests and seat
cushions; the backrest also incor-
porates, GTI lettering. A red line
enhances the seat belts. New trim
strips in “Honeycomb 40” design
(instrument strip, centre console
and doors) give the interior an
even more exclusive appearance.
Sporty decorative features include
Alcantara trim on the gear lever,
new lenses on the gear knob, the
Alcantara sport steering wheel
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(with GTI emblem, red seam and
12 o'clock marking) and custom-
ised floor mats with red edging.
When the driver and front passen-
ger open the doors, they see the
exclusive stainless steel door sill
plates with red GTI lettering.
World premiere of
the new
Tiguan in
Frankfurt • Presentation of the new SUV
at the Volkswagen Group Night
and the International Motor
Show (IAA)
• New design and new technol-
ogy for the Tiguan
Wolfsburg/Frankfurt, 14 September
2015 – The International Motor
Show (IAA) in Frankfurt will be the
stage for the presentation of the
new Tiguan. After selling over 2.64
million units of the first generation,
Volkswagen is revealing the latest
generation of the SUV at today's
Group Night and at the IAA that
begins tomorrow.
Volkswagen is show-
ing four versions* of
the new Tiguan at the
IAA (open to the pub-
lic: 17 to 27 Septem-
ber). The production
versions being pre-
sented are the excep-
tionally sporty Tiguan
R-Line, the classic on-
road model and an off
-road version tuned
specifically for off-
road use. Meanwhile,
the Tiguan GTE – a
concept vehicle with a
plug-in hybrid drive (160 kW / 218
PS of system power) – offers an
outlook on the future development
of the best-selling SUV.
The second generation of the best-
seller is the first Volkswagen Group
SUV to be based on the path-
breaking MQB (modular transverse
matrix) platform. It improves all of
the properties of the Tiguan. The
body proportions of the latest
Volkswagen SUV are perceptibly
sporty, and the design shows cha-
risma from all perspectives. Its
weight was also reduced by over
50 kg compared to the previous
model. Meanwhile, the amount of
space offered in the interior and
luggage compartment has taken a
gigantic leap forward. The boot
volume of the new Tiguan can take
on up to 615 litres of cargo (loaded
to the back of the rear bench);
when the rear seat backrests are
folded, its capacity increases to
1,655 litres. This represents a gain
of 145 litres.
The engines are also characterised
by gains in efficiency. A broad
range of eight engines is available;
they have power outputs ranging
between 85 kW / 115 PS and 176
kW / 240 PS. The drives were
made more powerful, yet they are
up to 24 per cent more fuel-
efficient than those of the previous
model. The new 4MOTION Active
Control also lets drivers adjust the
all-wheel drive system more indi-
vidually and easier to all possible
driving conditions. Thanks to its
impressive drive concept, the Ti-
guan has been engineered for trail-
er loads of up to 2,500 kg. The as-
sistance systems per-
fect the vehicle's con-
venience, dynamism
and safety (including
Front Assist with City
Emergency Braking
and Pedestrian Moni-
toring, Lane Assist
and the Automatic
Post-Collision Braking
System, all as stand-
ard). Online services
open up new service
dimensions (such as
automatic accident
notification, online
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traffic and parking space info, vehi-
cle status report), the on-board
electronics integrate all of today's
smartphones of the Apple and An-
droid worlds into the functionality
of the infotainment systems via
App Connect, and even tablets be-
come an integral part of the auto-
mobile via the Media Control app.
This has resulted in a Tiguan with
which Volkswagen is redefining
broad aspects of the A-SUV seg-
ment.
Exclusive
update for
the Golf
Cabriolet
• Golf Cabriolet for model year
2016 has sportier exterior, new
colours and an upgraded interi-
or
Wolfsburg, 28 August 2015 – The
Golf Cabriolet is one of the most
successful open-top cars on the
German market and one of the
most popular of its kind in Europe.
At the Frankfurt International Mo-
tor Show (IAA), Volkswagen is pre-
senting a visually extensive update
of the four-seater soft-top best
seller.
The changes are easy to identify by
the considerably sportier front
bumper, the striking side sills and
sporty accents on the rear bumper.
Moreover, the convertible can now
be configured even more individu-
ally. Besides six new exterior col-
ours, there is an additional soft-top
colour and six new wheel designs.
In the interior, there is a new gen-
eration of steering wheels and new
trim elements as well as new de-
signs for the cloth and leather
seats.
The range of engines in the Golf
Cabriolet was also uprated to mod-
el year 2016 and switched to the
Euro 6 emissions standard. The
four petrol (TSI) and two diesel
engines (TDI) in total are direct-
injection turbo engines with power-
ful torques to match.
Also new on board are the Compo-
sition Colour and Composition Me-
dia radio/infotainment systems. As
a supplement to the Composition
Media, the Discover Media naviga-
tion system is available. With the
new infotainment systems,
Volkswagen has brought Car-Net,
featuring Guide & Inform, and App
Connect smartphone integration to
the Golf Cabriolet.
Guide & Inform allows the use of
Internet-based information chan-
nels, which include Online Traffic
Information, News, the Vehicle
Status Report and Weather. In ad-
dition, car drivers can discover res-
taurants, museums or cinemas in
unknown surroundings or access
information on free parking spaces
in car parks and integrate them in
the navigation system's route guid-
ance.
© www.volkswagen-
media-services.com.
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Ogier,
Ingrassia and
Volkswagen crowned
World Rally
Champions*
for third time
– One-two in Australia
Ogier/Ingrassia win the Rally
Australia, ahead of Latvala/
Anttila, fourth place for Mik-
kelsen/Fløene
Volkswagen duo retains world
titles in Drivers’ and Co-Drivers’
competitions
Third WRC Manufacturers title
in succession for Volkswagen
Wolfsburg (13 September 2015).
Three in one – Volkswagen claimed
a triumphant success in the FIA
World Rally Championship (WRC).
Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia
(F/F) won the Rally Australia,
ahead of team-mates Jari-Matti
Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN), to
secure their third World Champion-
ship title in a row in the Drivers’
and Co-Drivers’ competitions. An-
dreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N)
finished fourth to complete the fan-
tastic team result. The triumph
Down Under also saw Volkswagen
wrap up a third
back-to-back
Manufacturers’
Championship
with rallies still
to come. So
great is their ad-
vantage in the
overall standings
that neither
Ogier/Ingrassia
nor Volkswagen
can be caught in
the remaining
quarter of sea-
son.
Champagne shower Down Un-
der – Volkswagen makes histo-
ry again
An outstanding result, passionate
celebrations and great emotion.
World Championship titles success-
fully defended after just three
quarters of the season – overall
victory in the Drivers’, Co-Drivers’
and Manufacturers’ competitions
mean Volkswagen has again made
rallying history, and the team’s
achievements were celebrated in
style in Australia. No other manu-
facturer had ever managed to wrap
up all three World Championships
at the pinnacle of rallying so early
in the season. The Volkswagen
drivers have won nine of the ten
rallies so far this season. Either
Sébastien Ogier or Jari-Matti Lat-
vala, who line-up together for
Volkswagen in the Manufacturers’
Championship, were victorious at
the rallies in Monte Carlo, Sweden,
Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Fin-
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land, Germany and Australia. Over
the course of the ten rallies, the
Polo R WRC has claimed a total of
19 podium finishes, thanks also to
the efforts of Andreas Mikkelsen.
Three title trebles:
Volkswagen’s motorsport fairy
tale continues
The next chapter in a motorsport
fairy tale: for the third time in a
row, all three titles in the FIA World
Rally Championship (WRC) go to
Wolfsburg. As such, the Polo R
WRC remains undefeated. When
Volkswagen’s World Rally Car made
its debut in 2013, it surprised
many by winning the title in the
Drivers’, Co-Drivers’ and Manufac-
turers’ Championships at the first
attempt. In 2014, Ogier, Ingrassia
and Volkswagen backed up this tri-
umph by successfully defending
their titles. The second generation
of the Polo R WRC has now contin-
ued the success story in 2015. Be-
fore Volkswagen, only four manu-
facturers had managed to win the
Manufacturers’ Championship three
times in a row: Lancia, Subaru,
Peugeot and Volkswagen’s current
rival Citroën.
Real thriller: the Rally Australia
and ‘Volkswagen Sunday’
Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia
went into the final 68.76 kilometres
of the Rally Australia just two car
lengths ahead of Kris Meeke/Paul
Nagle (GB/IRL, Citroën), who were
second overnight. Over the course
of the final day’s five special stag-
es, they extended this lead to 32.6
seconds. Their Volkswagen team-
mates Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka
Anttila started Sunday 2.6 seconds
off the lead, and eventually came
home 12.3 seconds behind Ogier/
Ingrassia.
Mikkelsen/Fløene ultimately went
unrewarded for their impressive
fightback. Like team-mates Lat-
vala/Anttila,
they kept Kris
Meeke and Paul
Nagle out of the
podium places
on all of the final
day’s stages, but
eventually had
to settle for
fourth place
overall. A late
arrival at a time
check earned
the Norwegians
a ten-second
penalty. In the end, they came up
just 5.9 seconds short of their sev-
enth podium of the season, finish-
ing behind Meeke/Nagle.
86 per cent win rate – Polo R
WRC the most successful car in
WRC history
31 wins from 36 rallies – with a win
rate of 86 per cent, the
Volkswagen Polo is by far the most
successful model of car in the his-
tory of the World Rally Champion-
ship, ranking ahead of such leg-
endary cars as the Lancia Stratos
and Delta, Audi quattro, Ford Fo-
cus, Peugeot 206 and the Subaru
Impreza. Volkswagen also reached
more milestones with the Polo R
WRC: since January 2013, 467 of a
possible 668 stage wins have gone
to the 318-hp four-wheel drive
powerhouse. In 2013 and 2014,
the Polo won twelve rallies in a row
across the two seasons to set a
WRC record for the longest winning
run in the history of the series. The
twelve victories in 2014 also saw
Volkswagen set the benchmark for
the number of race wins in one
season – a record that only
Volkswagen itself can equal in
2015.
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“Wedding Bells” the icing on
the cake – Power Stage points
for Ogier, Latvala and Mikkel-
sen
Bonus points are awarded for the
first three places in the closing
Power Stage – and every one of
these additional points went to the
Volkswagen drivers and co-drivers.
Sébastien Ogier and Julien In-
grassia clocked the fastest time,
ahead of team-mates Jari-Matti
Latvala/Miikka Anttila and Andreas
Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene. This marked
the 61st, 62nd and 63rd time in 30
Power Stages that Volkswagen had
picked up points.
Quotes after day three of the
Rally Australia
Sébastien Ogier, Volkswagen Polo
R WRC #1
“It is a fantastic feeling to be world
champion again! I am overjoyed.
The first World Championship title
will obviously always be rather spe-
cial, but the emotions are always
overwhelming every time. It was
an incredibly intense battle here in
Australia. Because the gap to Kris
and Jari-Matti was so small all
weekend, I had no time at all to
even think about the title. Even
this morning I only had one ap-
proach: flat-out. I am now just re-
ally happy that Julien and I have
won our third title with a victory. It
will probably take a while for what
we have achieved together with
our fantastic team over the past
three years to really sink in. The
fact that we also won the Manufac-
turers’ title with the Volkswagen
team is obviously the icing on the
cake.”
Jari-Matti Latvala, Volkswagen Polo
R WRC #2
“Winning all three titles here make
this a fantastic day for the
Volkswagen team. I am really hap-
py to have done my bit towards
this great suc-
cess. I tried eve-
rything again
today and kept
on pushing right
to the final
stage, even with
a cracked wind-
screen. Unfortu-
nately we came
up just short and
I will have to
settle for second
place today. On
the other hand, I
have extended my advantage over
third place in the overall standings.
Congratulations to my team-mate
Sébastien Ogier. He deservedly
won the rally and is also a de-
served world champion.”
Andreas Mikkelsen, Volkswagen
Polo R WRC #9
“I am totally happy with our perfor-
mance and had a really good rally.
We did our very best right from the
word go – in the end we had to
‘settle’ for fourth place. Based on
the actual driving alone, we could
even have finished third, as we
more than made up the 8.8 sec-
onds we trailed Kris Meeke by com-
ing into the final 70 kilometres or
so. However, we were handed a
ten-second penalty for checking in
too late ahead of the midday ser-
vice on Sunday. That was too much
for us to make up, although we had
a really good attempt. It is a
shame that we ultimately missed
out on our seventh podium of the
season by just 5.9 seconds – but
we have strengthened our grip on
third place in the World Champion-
ship. Looking back, I am generally
happy with the Rally Australia and
am looking forward to the remain-
ing rallies in France, Spain and
Great Britain.”
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Jost Capito, Volkswagen Motorsport
Director
“What a fantastic rally. What a
dream result. And what a great
achievement to have wrapped up
all three titles so early in the sea-
son. The Volkswagen team excelled
itself today. Our drivers and co-
drivers had to pull out all the stops
in order to finish on the podium
here in Australia. Like the team be-
hind them, they did a flawless job.
You cannot be more proud of the
entire team than I am today. It is
always more difficult to defend a
title than it is to win it for the first
time. Defending it for a second
time is an even greater challenge.
The fact that our mechanics, engi-
neers, drivers, co-drivers, physios
and doctors, chefs and organisers
have once again achieved superla-
tive results and secured the WRC
titles earlier in the season than ev-
er before shows just what an ex-
traordinary team we have. Every-
one, without exception, is extreme-
ly motivated, and nobody ever
takes success for granted. Howev-
er, we certainly know how to cele-
brate – as we will prove today.”
And then there was ...
... a generous, friendly, affection-
ate, sporting, and definitely over-
whelming gesture. To celebrate
winning the World Championship
titles, Volkswagen had prepared
large congratulatory banners for
success in the Manufacturers’,
Drivers’ and Co-Drivers’ competi-
tions. However, they did not reckon
on winning all three titles in one
go. As such, there was scarcely
enough space to hang up all of the
banners. Malcolm Wilson and his M
-Sport-Ford team generously of-
fered to help out by allowing
Volkswagen to use the freight con-
tainer positioned opposite the
Volkswagen service area. As such,
the 40-foot container was not
adorned in Ford colours for the fi-
nal service at the Rally Australia,
but in the colours of the French flag
to celebrate Sébastien Ogier and
Julien Ingrassia’s victories in the
Drivers’ and Co-Drivers’ Champion-
ships. Merci!
And then there was also ...
... an early departure for the newly
-crowned world champions. Imme-
diately after the press conference
at the Rally Australia, Sébastien
Ogier, Julien Ingrassia and Motor-
sport Director Jost Capito set off on
a long journey to Frankfurt am
Main. Once there, they will attend
the Volkswagen Group Meeting,
which takes place ahead of the In-
ternational Motor Show (IAA).
Fresh from successfully defending
their World Championship titles,
the trio will be among the star
guests at the event, where the Polo
R WRC will also make an appear-
ance. They left Coffs Harbour for
Sydney at 18:00, from where they
will fly to Frankfurt via Dubai, ar-
riving just in time for the dress re-
hearsal and gala. However, nothing
will stand in the way of the three
world champions celebrating their
achievements appropriately. The
long-distance plane has its own
cocktail bar...
And, last but not least, there was
also ...
... a light-hearted wink. When the
Volkswagen team took to the podi-
um to celebrate its Manufacturers’
title, it did so not only adorned in
blue World Champion t-shirts, but
also, rather appropriately, sporting
white Smurf hats. The eye-catching
attire was also a reference to the
colourful Volkswagen team apparel
provided by partner Salomon,
which has earned great plaudits
from all sides since the start of the
year.
* Subject to the official publication of
the results by the FIA.
Copyright © Volkswagen 2013.
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