Head of research and new developments for Volkswagen Ulrich Hackenberg in an interview with Autocar announced the readiness of the German manufacturer to release a new kompaktven, which is expected to become the successor to the legendary T1.According to Hackenberg, a prototype of New Bulli, which first made its debut at the Motor Show in Geneva this year, is not just a concept - it is built on a modular platform, the new MDS. The first production car that is based on this chassis will be the next-generation Audi A3, and then the other car group Volkswagen.Top-manager "Volkswagen," said that the wheelbase and track dimensions of the new modular platform can be easily modified to create different versions of kompaktven and adapting it to the requirements of different countries. For example, in the U.S., this model will be positioned as a competitor to the youth car Scion XB. Hackenberg also added that to make this car, is expected to be an enterprise in Mexico, which already collect hatchbacks Beetle.He made his debut in Geneva, the prototype had a VW New Bulli six-cabin and powered by a 85-kilowatt electric motor powered by a set of lithium-ion batteries. To "hundreds" concept car is able to accelerate in 11.5 seconds and its top speed limited to 140 kilometers per hour. Cruising New Bulli - 300 kilometers.Note that previously the chief designer of VW brand Klaus Bischoff announced that the German manufacturer is also considering the possibility of mass production model named Camper - in the middle of last century, was sold under that name version of the iconic tourist minivan Microbus.
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