Comments on: VW concept previews Oz-bound Robust

By: Monsta

Monsta — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:27:25 +0000

There is talk of a Wagon varient down the track, it would be similar in shape the the Mitsubishi Challenger or previous model Nissan Pathy.

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:35:08 +0000

Any Rumors of a Stationwagon body??
I genuinely love the look, reminds of my current Prado, with a different grill and lights, and a ute tray at the back!

By: Monsta

Monsta — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:11:54 +0000

One of the engines used will be the 2.5L TDI from the Transporter range and not the Crafter engines. The 2.5TDI used in Transporter will be CR when T6 is launched ahead of the “Robust”. There will also be an option for a petrol engine, more than likely a TSI 4cyl rather than a V6, an R series however is a real possability depending on the cars reception through the US and UK.
VW have spent alot of time in Australia with this car to make sure they get it right for our unique applications of a “pick up”.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:35:11 +0000

“moneyman Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Tourag is not that great! If you’re after an off-roader for 100grand, it’s not worth it. Landcruiser, Audi, BMW beats it hands down.

I saw one stuck the other day. Even xtrail pulls it off w/o any effort. It’s really too heavy and the ride is not as comfy as others in the class.

It’s not reliable.”

Oh, dear. Someone who thinks a BMWX5 is as capable off-road as the Land Cruiser, and Xtrail is better than Touareg.

By: Naughtyius Maxiumus

Naughtyius Maxiumus — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:09:27 +0000

Gotta agree with Golfie……I do see the rare species called Perplexus. They are endangered in numbers mega hey.

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:49:06 +0000

I haven’t seen an X-trail pull a Jumbo.

Fnar fnar fnar

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:28:44 +0000

Moneyman, The BMW X5 is still only a soft-roader, While the touareg can be specked up to be a little bit more serious offroad. But If you want true luxury and offroad Performance you would be looking at the Lexus LX, Range Rover, Benz G500,GL etc…

Dlr1 your comment is spot on!!

By: moneyman

moneyman — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:59:42 +0000

Tourag is not that great! If you’re after an off-roader for 100grand, it’s not worth it. Landcruiser, Audi, BMW beats it hands down.

I saw one stuck the other day. Even xtrail pulls it off w/o any effort. It’s really too heavy and the ride is not as comfy as others in the class.

It’s not reliable.

By: Iz

Iz — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:21:01 +0000

DanMan: “Doing some quick research an Audi dealership is always with 10KLm of a VW dealership.. Those Germans! this is what they do best.. Social engineering on the other hand, Terrible! (dont mention the war..)LOL”

The nearest Audi dealer to me is 150km+ away =(

By: George

George — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:43:08 +0000

I think people should relax
It’s a nice ute, it’s still a concept and hasn’t even made production as of yet.
I think we should leave our opinions until there are reviews or driven one.
I will personally be test driving one as soon as it comes out