Volkswagen unveils CrossBlue midsize SUV concept for North America
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The six-seat CrossBlue is designed specifically for the American and Canadian markets, and at a length of 4,987 mm (196.3 inches), it’s slightly longer than VW’s existing Tiguan and Touareg SUVs (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Full-time four wheel drive can be selected by switching to Offroad mode (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Should the driver use up the battery while in E-mode, the vehicle will automatically switch back to its diesel engine (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
By switching to Eco mode, parameters such as the air conditioner and accelerator pedal characteristics are managed for minimal fuel and electrical consumption (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Upon reaching its destination, the SUV can serve as an electrical generator, powering devices such as coolers via a built-in socket (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The CrossBlue's powertrain consists of a turbocharged four-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine, two electric motors (40 kW in the front and 85 kW in the rear), a center tunnel-located 8-module 9.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and a dual-clutch transmission (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The battery can be recharged from a 230-volt outlet, or via regenerative braking if Battery regeneration mode is selected (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
In E-mode mode, only the rear electric motor provides propulsion (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Should the driver use up the battery while in E-mode, the vehicle will automatically switch back to its diesel engine (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
In Sport mode, emphasis is placed simply on getting as much power out of the drive system as possible (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Volkswagen's CrossBlue hybrid SUV concept on show at the North American International Auto Show (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The CrossBlue's controls rise out of the dash when the ignition is turned on (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Second-row passengers can use iPad minis mounted in the back of the first row head restraints (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The CrossBlue's 10.2-inch touchscreen (Photo: C.C.Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Volkswagen's CrossBlue hybrid SUV concept
Volkswagen's CrossBlue hybrid SUV concept
Volkswagen's CrossBlue hybrid SUV concept
Volkswagen's CrossBlue hybrid SUV concept
Volkswagen has used the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to premiere an interesting mid-size diesel plug-in hybrid SUV concept designed specifically for the American and Canadian markets – the CrossBlue. The concept's powertrain combines a turbocharged 4-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine, two electric motors (40 kW in the front and 85 kW in the rear), a dual-clutch transmission and an almost baffling number of driving modes to deliver a combined city/highway fuel economy of 89 MPGe (2.6 l/100km equivalent) when driven in hybrid mode, or 35 MPG (6.7 l/100km) in diesel-only.
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