GENEVA - One look at the model and appearance - especially with two-color paint (two-tone) - the ancient people or VW enthusiast, It certainly remembered with a VW combi or in Indonesia, also known as the VW Bread.
It's nothing wrong! VW accidentally bring back or recycle their legends, namely VW combi also called by the Transporter! VW combi is known around the world, including in the United States who call microbus.
"it has been created to restore the spirit of automotive freedom for 64 years ago," said VW Bully in a special release. The name was taken from the nickname Bully VW combi in Germany who was drafted in 1947. In the United States, in the 1970s VW combi widely used by the hippies created as a tent to walk and it became a symbol of resistance against stability.
Electric minibuses
Bully on display to the public in Geneva, could no longer called by microbus. Because the dimensions of van monobox (have a little nose) is very compact, which it is 3.999 m, width of 1.75 m, height of 1.7 m and 2.52 m for wheelbase (longer than the VW Golf). These dimensions are shorter than the Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia (length 4.1 meters). That is why VW called as compact MPV and a tent called walking.
It"s new traits, but the old concept is still used on this car, It load the 6-passenger (including driver) with two rows of benches. One series are for three passengers, it just looks like the old school VW combi!
It's another difference, Bully is now more friendly to the environment. The showcase is an electric version. However, VW says, it will also be preparing for gasoline or diesel engine direct injection capacity of 1.0 liter or 1.4 liter.
For the electric version, the motor produces 85 kW power and 270 Nm of torque obtained by lithium-ion battery of 40 kWh. Batteries are arranged in layers on the floor, so the contents can create a distance of 300 km.
Electric motors and drive systems of this van was in the front wheel. Rear bench can be folded flat to create a bigger luggage space, while the front of the front 2 / 3. This method is copied from the old combi.
Fender Guitar
The interior combines elements of past and modern. In the center is mounted by iPad which it can be removed and it can be used to call (the system does not need to be held and navigation. Holder of iPod is also used to control the AC and emergency light switch.
For musical entertainment, the system is created by the legendary producer and guitarist of the United States Fende. According to VW in this way, passengers enjoy the sound system as people watch the show live, "Like watching Jimmi Hendrix played national song of United States at Woodstock 1969 ," The Star-Spangled Banner ", with a Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Controls of driving are very easy. Those simply rotate the switch to forward and backward. Meanwhile, to start the motor and electricity were shut down, simply by pressing the button on the compression. Cars are not equipped by an electric motor tachometer because it does not require it.
Wheel hubcap
VW design a full charge can last an hour. Ability for sprint is 0-100 kpj, van weighing 1459 kg including battery, 11.5 seconds with a top speed of 140 kpj (electronically limited). With such capabilities, Bully considered suitable for short trips in town as well as for the holiday weekend.
Modern components mounted on the body is a small lamp of LED type of L-shaped front. The appearance was assessed vans dashing for use with 18 inch rim of old design, the middle (light bulb) is chromated by large size.
Also mentioned, Transporter Type is a name more likely to be known by the combi, got 90 more combinations. "Starting to sell ice cream to firefighters," said VW.
