NEW: VW CONCEPT

In hopes that VW's manufacturing numbers surpass those of Toyota, VW will be releasing a new convertible, majorly based on the Audi R8, at the North American International Auto Show in 2008. The new roadster is dubbed the Rayra(pronounced: RAY-RAH). The coupe not only looks like a R8, it shares the same engine components also. It will have a 420hp 6 speed and 4.2 L Displacement. The maximum output is 420 hp @ 7,800 rpm. The feul consumption is about 15 City/20 Highway.

New Features include Advanced anti-theft vehicle alarm system. A Theft deterrent light in driver's door and an immobilizer prevents engine start when key with automatically changing electronic code feature is not used. A speed warning device that warns you if you are driving to fast.

The Rayra will probably be on showroom floors early 2009. A V10 TDI Diesel engine and a tiptronic will be availible most likley the following year.

M35MT - 12/13/2007 9:20:03 AM

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You're not going to surpass volume sold with an expensive car like that. VW Needs a sub compact that will sell sell sell if they want to reach Toyota's sales figures. Is it just me or is this another Phaeton disaster?

dlingkk - 12/13/2007 9:33:14 PM

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Somebody tell me AUDI is not VW, or vice versa?

atomicbri - 12/13/2007 2:02:18 PM

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That is an old concept from 2004... uses current design language.... VW has other ideas to meet Toyota by making 3 sizes sedans, the hatch, and 2 smaller cars possible as well as ideas to open new plants in more cost effective markets.

pacotacolol - 12/13/2007 3:44:28 PM

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the up! would be a good car. the tigan (suv) will be a nice addtion. vw really needs a truck.

monkeyrun - 12/13/2007 8:05:39 PM

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VW need some economy car to sell and some luxury car to make the economy line up feel awesome.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/14/2007 12:41:05 AM

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Um. The Phaeton didn't sell. It was gorgeous but noone bought it. They already have Audi.

NBCGLX - 12/13/2007 10:01:57 PM

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That's an old concept that was loosely based on the Porsche Boxster (i.e. mid-engine, RWD) I believe the concept had that 2.0T with rumors that it might also come with the VR6. I would've snapped that up in a heartbeat rather than the R32 I just bought.

0to60 - 12/14/2007 12:14:42 PM

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Well i love it!

dalejean - 12/15/2007 8:59:54 AM

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I believe what VW really needs is to reenter the mini-van market. A serious product w/contemporary luxuries, and driver features including AWD and a hybrid diesel would, I believe, be popular to Euro drivers. Most of the parts are already in inventory with one brand or another.
I had to buy an Odyssey to approach the VAG approach to cars and have been very satisfied, but believe VAG could do it even better if they chose.

c36amg - 12/15/2007 3:37:13 PM

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really vw needs to do more.... that is nothing as compared to any other german