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On course to make an alleged debut in June, Volkswagen has provided the clearest pictures yet of the new Nivus crossover.
Shown in a grainy teaser last month, the latest footage from Wolfsburg’s Brazilian division sees the Nivus still camouflaged sporting a distinctive coupe appearance with a rounded rear end similar to North America’s Altas Cross Sport and a full-length light bar. apparently derived from the Audi A7 Sportback.
Up front, the Nivus, which will be mounted on the same MQB A0 platform as the Polo and T-Cross, relies heavily not only on the latter, but also on the Jetta and Passat of the American market in shape. grille, daytime running LEDs with integrated LEDs and pronounced lower air intake.
According to official documentation, the Nivus measures 4,266 mm in overall length with a wheelbase of 2,566 mm and a height of 1,493 mm. Defeated by the T-Cross in height and wheelbase, the Nivus is, however, longer overall with Volkswagen claiming a total starting capacity of 415 liters. Despite having the same ground clearance as the T-Cross, motor1.com Brazil, in a related report, states that the XDS electronic front differential will also be included, but very likely only on iconic models.
Its interior also seen, although only in the form of a sketch, the Brazilian online publication also reports that the features will consist of an infotainment system with an eight-inch touch screen, the same multifunction steering wheel as the T-Cross, the active information display 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and Adaptive Cruise Control option.
Under its hood, and in contrast to previous reports, only one transmission option has been mentioned; The 94 kW / 200Nm version of the 1.0 TSI engine was hooked as standard to the six-speed Tiptronic gearbox, a configuration already used in the Virtus sedan.
Expected to be built by Volkswagen do Brasil before going on sale in Europe next year, the front-wheel drive Nivus will only be priced at R $ 90,000 (R323 301) in Brazil, but it remains to be seen whether Volkswagen South Africa You will see it suitable for the local market at some point.
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