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tart -->Insight, "This model strategy demonstrates that
2007 is such an amazing year for Volkswagen notVolkswagen is right up-to-date. Cars like the
only because its CrossPolo and CrossGolf are doingCrossTouran offer the psychological advantages of
well in terms of sales, but also because their sportyan off-roader and have a huge appeal to customers
all-rounder version of the Touran is likewise revving upbecause they communicate the feeling of
orders. As a matter of fact, Volkswagen's Germandependability." In short, Stürmer just want to point
partners are now taking orders for this latest additionout that the comfort of the Cross is brought about by
to the Cross family. Sales and advance orders to dateits muscular styling, true and tested technology plus its
are pouring in which simply shows that this series is asuperior outward visibility which is made possible by
favorite amongst customers. One out of ten Polosthe high seat position that it possess.
comes from this special edition series.The Volkswagen Cross Family takes its roots in the
The third member of the Cross family is currentlyPolo Fun launched in December of 2003. Its first
made available for order since the beginning of theproduction of the Cross was sold out in a matter of
year- the Volkswagen CrossTouran. This vehicle is notmonths. The year 2006 saw the birth of an entire new
only strikingly styled but has become a practical andseries with the launching of the CrossPolo in January.
lifestyle-oriented vehicle. The Touran is a front-wheelVolkswagen was confident that it will become a hit
drive and boasts of major new features which includeamongst customers but just the same the unit sales
additional ground clearance of approximately 12figures came as a surprised for them. As a matter of
millimeters plus a variety of visible body elements.fact, even the marketing specialists at Volkswagen
Some of the vehicle's notable features are its newwere amazed when they saw the sales figures. The
front spoiler which comes in a "matte chrome" look,Cross was such a phenomenal success in Germany
silver-anodized roof rails and dark headlamp mounts,that one out of ten Polos sold is a Cross model.
lower bumper sections, side skirts, wheel arches andThe CrossGolf which was first shown at the
side protective molding that made extra strong highSeptember Paris Motor Show will be put on sale in
quality composite materials.December. The CrossTouran which was unveiled at
The Touran is also loaded with impressive standardthe Bologna Motor Show completes the Cross family.
equipment package and top-of-the-line VolkswagenTDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are the registered
accessories which includes both fog lights as well astrademarks of Volkswagen AG or of the other
range of interior details such as the one-of-a-kindcompanies belonging to the Volkswagen Group in
CrossTouran steering wheel in perforated leather, theGermany and other countries.
fold-down passenger-seat backrest with table andAbout Volkswagen
through-load feature, and of course the folding tablesThe German motor car is an icon of the 20th Century
on the backs of the front seats.and only few automakers can parallel the legendary
Another stunning feature of the vehicle is the mixedcars that Volkswagen has produced. Volkswagen's
tire arrangement wherein it combines 6.5-inch wide and"The Beetle" is a best selling car of all time. Everybody
17 inch diameter alloy wheels with 215/50 tires at theloves the refreshing and innovative design that this car
front . For its back tires it has combined 8-inch wide,possess. Volkswagen's bus has also become a
17-inch alloy wheels with 235/45 tires just to give it thatsymbol of an era while the Golf became a modern
unique visual appeal.masterpiece and became an indelible part of the
The Touran is available in color schemes ranging fromcultural and personal lives of millions around the world.
"Candy White" to "Deep Black" and an exclusive "RedIn an era of the privilege few, Volkswagen has
Rock Metallic". For its interior colors customers has aprovided a affordable and practical means of transport
choice between orange/grey and the more subtlefor a great number of people that just cannot afford
"latte macchiato".the high cost of other brands. It was in the year 1934
Volkswagen for its European market launching inwhen Ferdinand Porsche has conceived the idea of
spring of 2007 will incorporate three petrol drivencreating the first peoples' car for Europe and a year
engines and three TDIs (standard fitted with dieselafter, a working prototype was launched.
particulate filter) with outputs ranging from 75kW toAnd by the end of 1942, the German automaker
125kW. The 125 kW TSI Twincharger with standardVolkswagen has produced 70,000 vehicles. Three
DSG is expected to grab the spotlight. Volkswagen willyears after the war in 1945 Volkswagen has
offer the CrossTouran for as little as 24,743.79 euros.produced almost 2,000 vehicles for the Allied Forces
Cross for Freedom, Fun and Adventureand the new German Post Office. It was in the year
The special Cross family of Volkswagen exudes1948 when Volkswagen has produced 25,000 vehicles
visual appeal of an off-roader with the comfort of aand it was also in this same year when the first two
sedan. Although distinct from each other the CrossBeetles were shipped to the US. The following year,
vehicles share common robust exterior and additional1949, Volkswagen has again produced another 25,000
ride height.units of vehicles including the Karmann convertible
According to Christoph Stürmer, analyst atwhich became the best-selling convertible in the world.
Frankfurt-based market-intelligence specialists Global