Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept goes live in Detroit

After a initial image of the above car was released, more photos has been revealed about the Volkswagen concept which will be known as the CrossBlue.

The concept is based on the MQB platform and is 4986mm (196.3 inches) long, 2014mm (79.3 inches) wide and 1732mm (68.2 inches) tall. The concept has a 2+2+2 seating layout, but VW says the production version will be offered with a 7-seat configuration featuring a three-seat bench at the center.

The CrossBlue has a hybrid engine consisting of a TDI Clean Diesel Engine producing 190 hp (142 kW) and two electric motors, one at a front with 54 hp (40 kW) and one at the back with 114 hp (85 kW).

The pack includes an electric AWD system and a DSG dual clutch automatic gearbox. it’s is similar configuration to the one in the Cross Coupe but it had a TSI gasoline engine with 148 hp (110 kW).

When the battery is fully charged the CrossBlue Concept travels in electric mode for 14 miles (22.5 km/h) and can offer a total limit of 661 miles (1,064 km) with the 18.5-gallon tank. In electric mode, it returns 89 MPGe while in hybrid mode it achieves 35 mpg in the combined cycle.

The vehicle travels 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) takes 7.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h) or 75 mph (121 km/h) when running in electric mode.

That’s all for now, let us enjoy the beautiful picture gallery.